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Innocent Abroad: During Travel Post #2
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The world is a book, those who do not travel read only one page." - Saint Augustine. Sunday, August 21, 2011. During Travel Post #2. NOTE #1: This post was written on August 20th; typed up and posted today, the 21. Did you find adventure? No," the man said grimly. "Nor does anyone else. Adventure is something that happens to someone else. When it's happening to you, it's only trouble.". You found something better than adventure," Palomides said gravely. "You found wisdom.". While it's up there, isn't it?
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Innocent Abroad: Once is a Coincidence, Twice is a Pattern
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The world is a book, those who do not travel read only one page." - Saint Augustine. Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Once is a Coincidence, Twice is a Pattern. I've only got teabags, I'm afraid - but I daresay you've had enough of tea leaves? Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. By J K. Rowling. So Monday, with one more week to go, I came across a five pence coin in an innocuous roll of dimes while I was at work. It was a sign. Even my job wants me to go on my vacation! Some people think this harkens ba...
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Innocent Abroad: Carelessness versus Cost Efficiency
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The world is a book, those who do not travel read only one page." - Saint Augustine. Friday, July 22, 2011. Carelessness versus Cost Efficiency. To lose one parent, Mr. Worthing, may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness.". Lady Augusta Blackwell, The Importance of Being Earnest. CAUTION: This post will contain swearing, pinpointing where I live, and the put Continental's dirty laundry on blast. That's right. I'm naming names. Ever heard the story about the Origin of Love?
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Innocent Abroad: The Road Goes Ever On And On...
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The world is a book, those who do not travel read only one page." - Saint Augustine. Sunday, August 14, 2011. The Road Goes Ever On And On. I saw that my life was a vast glowing empty page and I could do anything I wanted.". Jack Kerouac; The Dharma Bums. That's what I leave as. Empty. From the Latin. Blank slate. The philosophical ideal that we're all born a blank slate, an unscribed tablet, everyone equal. Nurture over nature. I leave with my Entire Life hooked over my shoulders. I could conceivabl...
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Innocent Abroad: August 2011
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The world is a book, those who do not travel read only one page." - Saint Augustine. Tuesday, August 23, 2011. During Travel Post #3. 8220;San Francisco isn’t in the same country as Lakeside anymore than New Orleans is in the same country as New York or Miami is in the same country as Minneapolis.”. 8220;Is that so? 8221; said Shadow, mildly. 8220;Indeed it is. They may share certain cultural signifiers—money, a federal government, entertainment—it’s the same. Neil Gaiman, American Gods. And I mean, clim...
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Innocent Abroad: June 2011
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The world is a book, those who do not travel read only one page." - Saint Augustine. Saturday, June 18, 2011. Getting Closer To Take-Off. 8220;When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.”. So yesterday, 6/16, I realized two things:. One, that I would be landing in London in exactly 60 days. Two, that I would only be landing with my passport, my wallet, an Oyster card, my British Museum card, and about 300 pounds. On" there is no l...
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Innocent Abroad: With Two Weeks To Go...
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The world is a book, those who do not travel read only one page." - Saint Augustine. Monday, August 1, 2011. With Two Weeks To Go. 8220;Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”. When people find out you're traveling, they want to know all about it. As I've been planning my trip, when I tell someone that I'm going alone, they have varying reactions. The most common reaction I've gotten is some combination of staring and worrying for my safety. Well, short answer? You bet. I'd lov...
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Innocent Abroad: February 2011
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The world is a book, those who do not travel read only one page." - Saint Augustine. Sunday, February 20, 2011. They say that when good Americans die they go to Paris," chuckled Sir Thomas, who had a large wardrobe of Humour's cast-off clothes. And where do bad Americans go to when they die? They go to America," murmured Lord Henry. Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Blogs are a tricky business. Quite the way you do, it's frustrating. And I resent all of you for it! No, not mundane. In transit.
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Innocent Abroad: April 2011
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The world is a book, those who do not travel read only one page." - Saint Augustine. Sunday, April 10, 2011. Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers.". 65279;So, that post I made about planning travel sucking big time? Now that I've actually bitten the bullet, made plans - and most importantly, paid for it all - everything's much better. Fly out on the 15th of August, land on the 16th. Staying in London through the 17th of August. Bath the 18th of August. Now that I...