Hello It's really hard to find the right words to describe how i am feeling right now. So i'll wrap it up. My last days in Iceland were very nice. The hot springs and sauna each morning were needed very much. The hot pots were outdoors and some mornings the rain would pour down from the heavens while you were soaking. I had much time for reverie and i loved my last location. I flew out and landed in New York later in the evening. It was raining in the city so i couldn't be bothered to take the train in [View Full Entry]

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In disbelief is where you can find me... A lonely land it is. I know everyone is well. Summer is all but done. As is my time. I had a great last day in London. Bertie and i rolled around Camden, Soho, Covent and the usual sights and then his brother came down from up north and we smashed a great dinner and an AMAZING desert prepared by their mom. It was really nice to have a home cooked meal with a family. In NE Turkey was the last time i had that. With Volkan´s family. I hope they are doing [View Full Entry]

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Hello Hope all are well. Yeah.....time does fly when you're havin fun... After leaving that section of the Highlands, i passed through Glinfinnan on the shores of Loch Shiel. Magnificent site that was. With much history as well. The clan systems and warfare between them down through the ages is fascinating. I kept going that day and finally got to the beach of Morar. White sand with turquoise waters welcomed me that day. It was much needed since i had seen rain everyday in Scotland so far. The sun came out and the storms broke. I was in shorts and running [View Full Entry]

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Wow already here... What a time it has been!! Hello from the Highlands of Scotland. Remember how i said i was reminded of the sights and sounds of the street theater during my time in New Zealand. My last day in Edinburgh, i watched James the magician and Rodney the escape artist perform. I had seem them perform and tell the same jokes back in New Zealand many months ago. In February, Rodney picked me out the crowd to help tie/wrap him up in chains. Then i timed him with the escape. Good times I rolled through Stirling after Edinburgh. Much [View Full Entry]

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Hello Yeah Leaving a good place is always sad. You never know when you will see your friends abroad again. Life is good. Made it up to Scotland. I think i am in heaven. The Fringe Festival rolls through the last 3 weeks of August here in Edinburgh. Another one of the great festival/holidays i have been a part of this year. All types of things going on from 12noon to midnight. Street theater mostly during the day giving way to comedy, drama, dance, musical concerts, and improv shows at night. I love street theater and seeing it here all day [View Full Entry]

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Yeah, these are just a few of my favorite things. I hope all are well. August is now too almost gone. You know my opinions about how time goes by. Living here in Amsterdam has been a great experience. What an introspective time it has been for me. Much time for reverie and exploring this city on bike, usually till i'm lost and then found... once again. The time to reflect back on where i have been and the things i have done and the people i have met this year has been some of the most enriching moments in my [View Full Entry]

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Hello Summer is rolling. I know everyone is good. I am glad that GREAT aunt Jean is healing well and that the Nubster is feeling ok. Good ! I am in wonder of how Anna is able to express herself through technology. I always knew the only thing keeping her from taking over are opposable thumbs. I guess she got over that obstacle! Late july; I found my way through the Czech Republic. After the town of Olomouc in Moravia i went west into Bohemia. Prague is a jewel but far too crowded at this time of year. I remember those [View Full Entry]

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These are just a few simple pictures from the early days in Turkey... Just wait till I return and show you the rest! My photography skills improve by the week. Thanks for stoppin by J [View Full Entry]

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Hello All Yeah, Life has been good. I still yearn for Turkey. Small things as i make my way across these lands. I will return... July is almost through though. I liked Transylvania very much. Quiet and isolated. Not too much in the way of science fiction though; but i do see how the region could initiate such ideas and fantasy. I made it to Poland. Night train through Hungary brought me to Krakow, a beautiful location. The flow of everyday life, very different from Turkey and Romania. The women are stunning. With a capital S. Words can't explain the perfection. [View Full Entry]

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Hello I know everyone is having a great summer. I wish i was there. Esp for the fourth. July is on the downslide. I have been gone nearly 7 months. Wow... I am in Romania now. OHhh how i miss Anatolia I miss my town and the mountains. I miss the food and the people. I miss the times and the purity. My last few days in my town were good. I was asked to be a guest teacher at the summer school for English. People of all ages, from all around the region came and were split into 3 different [View Full Entry]

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