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December 26, 2003
World Trip – Spain
Spain was my first stop in Europe, and it was a real change from Asia. Madrid proved a problem for somebody who could not speak Spanish, and I struggled to find my hostel. Then I considered the distances shorter than they really were, and…
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December 21, 2003
World Trip – Japan
Japan is where my brother lives so it was a definite place to visit on my travels. We spent time around Tokyo , where we were able to visit the Tokyo Fish Market, and I tried to ride up Mount Fuji but was forced back by the cold. We also…
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December 12, 2003
World Trip – Korea
I had promised my friend Won that I would come to visit him in Seoul one day as he left New Zealand. Now here I was, ready to arrive on his doorstep. His family welcomed me with open arms and took me on tour after tour of the city. It was…
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December 10, 2003
The Trip – China
China is a fascinating place. I absolutely loved my 32hrs there. Such a short time but an incredible place that has left a lasting impression upon me which will not fade for a long time.
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December 9, 2003
The Trip – Hong Kong (the return)
After visiting China for my 32hrs I had one night back in Hong Kong. Since I had been almost falling asleep due to lack of sleep over the last few nights I thought it would be wise to find an early bed for the night.
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December 9, 2003
Update – Austria
Hi all, I am now in Venice, the city of canals. It is a very interesting place to visit and wander around the narrow streets and interesting little shops, and the Piazza San Marco is a huge place with lots of Gondolas waiting by the side.
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December 6, 2003
World Trip – Hong Kong
Hong Kong has long been on my list of places to see. I knew nobody here, but really wanted to see what this famous location was all about. Since I had a visit to China reduce my time here drastically, it was not possible to see it all, but…
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December 5, 2003
World Trip – China
China was an unexpected visit. I had already made my plans and organised all of the flights around the world that I was going to take. Only after this did somebody remind me of a friend that I had in China who was teaching English. Not one…
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December 5, 2003
The Flight – Tokyo to London
Hi all. As you know I am now in Europe. It is very different to Asia, but also different being on my own too. A taste of Argentina in some ways. Most flights are pretty normal sorts of things, and there is no need to write about them. This…
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December 5, 2003
The Trip – Japan
Having been to Japan before and done many of the tourist things, this time was set aside to spend time with Brodie and Keiko. Together we organised a skiing trip to Hokkaido Island for my last three days, and Brodie and Keiko took time off…
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