Wonderful, and yes. Very few Pokemon will be ready to ride at such an early stage anyway. Perhaps once they evolve, though you own a Gastly so you may want to look into catching a Pokemon for riding purposes. Either way, I have plenty to loan so it will be no issue for you. [[Yeah, most people just ignore Eridan to begin with so.....]]

Hm, let me see...aside from staple survival tips, not much! Once you hit Cherrygrove, check into the Pokemart there where you can stock up on supplies such as food and water. If you can, catch a water Pokemon as they are a constant source of clean water and therefor you no longer have to waste your money on it. Be careful of the forest outside of Cherrygrove as it can be a little confusing. You should be able to procure a map from the residents in the town before heading out, which would help you greatly...

[[Thinking thinking...]]