will I recognise you? Its hard to believe I'll be seeing you in about 25 days. Will I recognise you? I'll be the one with the irridescent skin that hasn't seen sunshine for 2 years.
T S ELIOT Hola Andrew!
I won't attempt my distressed Spanish by trying to translate this pearl of wisdom in T S Eliot's "Little Gidding"- he writes:-
We shall not cease from exploration
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time..
So, keep on exploring - pero, proximo blog! Andale!
i'm happy Hiya andrew,
i found kate. Shes back in Oz and has a new job. I do too! I'm very happy. No more stats! The excitement I get everytime I think that is just not wearing off :). I've almost finished the semester. 1 project and 1 exam and then its Summer FUN! And thanks to global warming, summer came early to melbourne this year. Its extremely dry and dusty though. Big drought down under eh? Maybe now they'll stop growing rice.
So where are you? Its been a while inbetween blogs. Are you in the galapagos? I hope so. Wow I always wanted to go there. Look out for two headed turtles. I've always thought if you wanted a two headed turtle. Galapogos is the place to go. ;)
preferido blog Hola Andaru y buenos dias. Me gusta mucho leer su blog. Se escribe con mucho inteligente. Usted es muy expresivo, activo y energico, talvez brillante blog! Me gusta aprender cosas nuevas.
Y ellas? Quienes son? Amigas latinas? Usted es entusiasta y optimista, es sociable, y a neces intensamente romantica. Si? Y hace buen tiempo. Usted busca la ventura y escriba muy bien.
Pero, Andaru, no tiene el pelo largo y negro!
Life style change! Andy you have definitely given me a really good belly laugh with this one..total different view on Kalamatti olives from now on...keep this thread going...look forward to Equador!
Perfect I fully enjoyed this entry. Smiling and laughing all through. But not as much as I laughed and Richards new jacket ;) Glad to see you're back up and running. Your sounding better than I've ever heard you. Seriously Richards jackets not that bad, I think, but it reminds me horribly of my father and I can't deal with that. Back to savers it goes! BTW. I've lost Kate. Have you seen her?
The cheer squad from OZ Ahhh Andy... what a truly fabulous adventure! We read your blog and marvel at your experiences. What a delight for us back here in 'Bris Vegas' this has been, urging you on, loving your brilliant photos. The stories are great and it is impossible not to be impressed with your ability to travel on alone, absorbing the travel ups-and-downs, transforming strangers into friends, fending for yourself. You are a legend! Well done!
Luv from the clan
Keep going, mate. Dear Andy, You sound tired but uncertain about going on. Tiredness passes with sleep. Uncertainty vanishes with action. Decisions are the hard bits for some, but not for you. Look at where YOU are then think about where the rest of us are! Would love to see you, hug you again andhave a long chat but there's plenty of time for that. Keep up the education and enjoy. Enjoy!
much love, Dad (and Cherie)
Uncle Andy five times! There is a new baby Beetle, making you an Uncle for fifth time! Dear wee girl, Lily (or Lilli) 7lb 2 oz, is now in the world, and totally utterly gorgeous (of course). Tres Jolie, Lilli was born on Friday 21st of July. Jenni and baby doing well, and the rest of us are willing slaves to the new Princess. When we finally all get together to welcome her, we will raise a toast to her health and also to Uncle Andy's continuing good fortune on his amazing adventure.
more blog please Hey Beetle Man,
We, your devoted blog fans are getting a little twitchy. We have absorbed the data on this page..over and over and over.
Any chance of plot advancement? Images? Dialogue? New characters?
We hunger for images of Bertie working in some picturesque plot in the Loire, or posed in front of Mona (the real one is in the vault) they do let you take happy snaps of that infamous twitch you know. How about an image of Quasimoto's Bell? The Left Bank (or is the Right?). The Musee Dorsay; Musee L'Orangerie in the Tuilleries, with Bertie contemplating that great circular Monet masterpiece?
Get on with it!
Just a thought...
Missing you,
Atmosphere I'm glad you captured my sour persona so well in the prison of our train - I'd forgotten you took that! Nice one mate, you got me smiling again.
Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday to you! (may you drink much beer today)
Happy Birthday to you! (may you be kissed by pretty girls today)
Happy Birthday dear Beetle! (beetle?)
Happy Birthday to you!
Work Hey Andy
It would seem that above the age of 30, your choices are: Kibbutz, sponsored work visa, volunteer work in a third world country of your choice (probably not France), marrying an EU national (preferably not Austrian), or working black. Or not working at all. If you want, we can put you in touch with a friend in London who may be able to help you out with contacts/advice - beyond that, not sure I can help much. You are probably a better chance than most to get sponsored with your IT quals. If you are running out of options, I would head to Ireland and just start applying for short project jobs. When it comes time to discuss visas, just be charmingly evasive. You're bound to encounter a sympatico employer eventually. Surely ?
What - No Beer in Austria Hi traveller, Steve Bee with Mum on Mothers Daty wishing you were here..........
Have a great time and we love your witty commentary. We are keeping and sending these to Lonely Planet as copy for their new 2007 books.
Disappointed you did not go to the Monks Brewery in Saltzberg on the Sunday - its great....
Don't forget to get some architectural picks of buildings for me. Mum and family send their love.
Steve Bee
buzzing offfff............
Its a shame you didnt get any photos.... Greece is spectacular in the sunshine! We arent great fans of falling decaying monuments. Much prefer natural beauty of Greece. Have a great time in Germany one of our fav. places and if you go to Prague, the buildings are fantastic!
looking forward to greece. hey andrew,
what a great read. i feel as though i could be on holiday with you.i didnt know you were a blog master. it was so much fun to read about your travels.you write with good humour too.
the pictures are great,i loved the one of you on the bus squashed up against some huge turkish/arab guy. your face was priceless.
im looking forward to reading and hearing about your travels and trials through greece. i hope you are having a wonderful time.take care.
And here I go on another Bertie adventure! This is a mad dash across 3 continents in the course of a year, with hopefully a bit of work thrown in. Lets see if I can maintain those good teeth and firm buttocks!... full info
Tessa
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will I recognise you?
Its hard to believe I'll be seeing you in about 25 days. Will I recognise you? I'll be the one with the irridescent skin that hasn't seen sunshine for 2 years.