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January 2, 2004
Update – Czech Republic and Germany
Hi all. Happy New Year for 2004.
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January 1, 2004
Brief Update – New York
Hi again. As you know, I am in New York. My time here has been a moment of dropping my bundle. I have hardly done any tourist things at all… and yet there seems to have been a lot done anyway. I met up with a friend of a friend, Becky, who…
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December 31, 2003
World Trip – Italy
Italy was an amazing country to visit. I have never seen so many ornate buildings and beautiful old locations as here. There was too much to see as my schedule was gruelling and made it difficult to get everywhere. Each day was spent…
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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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