Hey Dear Friend!.. ..I take it that was me you were refering to and not some other poor sap ;) As always, your journey sounds amazing and inspirational, how do you even remember all that stuff? I'm awed (?)
I don't believe those guys are actually letting you drive the bus, that photo is staged. if not then remember to lay off the beer while behind the wheel...:D
I'll be in canada from May 20th for 8 weeks so if the veggie bus is up near Toronto direction give me a shout we'll do drinks and stuff.
x
sean
Dreams do come true! SO if you make to Charlotte NC before June 12th I am here. But if you happen to be in NH for the summer I am there. Yes I still can't live in one state for longer than 9 months. I am still doing the camp thing. Loved hearing your stories! I was wondering what happened to you hadn't heard from you in a while. Keep me posted on your new adventure! Allie
So happy to hear from you!!! I read every word of your travels (with envy), pored over each picture of the incredible places you've seen (some of the scenery is just achingly beautiful) and can't wait to see you on the veggie bus. Is it coming to NYC? dying to hear about your adventures in person -- keep me posted and I'll try to follow you on your job's website. Can't wait to see you again -- you are one awesome person!!!
We miss you! I admit, i did skim your long message, but I think I got the overall picture. It sounds as if your adventure has lived up to your expectations.
I hope your travels bring you to up-state NY soon.
We love you and miss you!
Bonnie
you are FABULOUS I finally got a chance to read these... your trip sounds absolutely amazing! you are living your life to the fullest, and i am very impressed and inspired! travel safely and keep living it up!!!
oh...I love AU and NZ! I spent 6 weeks in AU and NZ when I was 25, call it a quarter life crisis. What wonderful places, and the people are so darn nice. I am SO SO glad you are taking these adventures, they are going to help make you the incredible woman I always knew you would be! You will look back on these things and tell your grandchildren. Never doubt how fortunate you are to be doing all this! Be sure to get ahold of me when you come to MN again!
Happy Holidays!! Jane
NIKKI YOU ARE THE COOLEST!! Nikki, you are so cool, and I miss you soooo much!!!!!!! what are the exact dates u will be back in the motherland?? I wanna try to see you!!! Oh man, and Costa Rica is just around the corner-keep seein the world and eatind ethnic food my friend!!! Love ya sooo much!!!
little al
amazing Hello and I am glad that you haveing a wounderful time I really do envy you. You take your life and life it. You are an amazing person. Crazy but amazing.. I hope your travels are all safe and that you find your way home soon.. Love you and Miss you Nicole Fink.
Very Proud Nikki,
I am probably the last person you would expect to make a comment on your blog. In fact you are opening new horizons for me....your's is the first blog I have ever looked at so thank you. Yet another passtime to take up my time. I wrote you a couple weeks ago, but not sure you got the message so I will add it to the comments. Like I said I am new at this so not real sure if you will get this either. Anyway I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you! It woudn't bother me to dodge Grizzly Bears in Alaska to hunt Caribou with my bow, but to travel around in Asia as you are doing and deal with different cultures and language barriers, would scare the crap out of me. I hope the remainder of your trip is as adventurous and enlightening as it has been so far. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Have Fun!!!!
Your Proud Uncle,
John
Christ Church December Your runniing commetary has just been wonderful, keep it up. You have given me the confidence to travel with my bride to Hanoi in Feb. We will have to talk when we meet up in Christ Church on 21 or 22 of December.
The Dad
cliff notes for the next blog, may i have the cliff notes. i only get 5 min a day on the comp. sounds like things are going good. bring some of that pizza home with you. we wish you the best. safe travels
darin and brandi
you're amazing so happy to get your blog. love hearing about the adventures and the awesome people you're meeting, life changing isn't it? can't wait for your next installment!!
So jealous! Sounds like you are having a wonderful time! What a great adventure, I am so jealous. If you find yourself going to Singapore, let me know, my roomate is from there and we could possibly hook you up with her sister to show you around. Keep writing your blogs, I love reading them!
Hero My friend,
I read with much pleasure your first blog and shall soon finish readng your second. I was overcome with emotion and had to write you this message, cliche and unoriginal as it may be...
Your adventures in SE Asia are significant on so many levels. You are vindicating all of Western and American civilization through your open-mindedness, tolerance, curiosity, and decency. I certainly miss beholding those qualities in you in NYC, but I am thrilled to cheer you on as you transcend boundaries of culture, language, economy and history.
Your dispatches are vivid, captivating, humorous and candid. Through them, I am able to vicariously taste the experiences which we would have shared had I had the balls to defer law school. Thank you, Nikki...and Faze you.
Chef Nikki Nik- you look soooo adorable in that pic, and I would for sure try your thai specialties!!! Glad to hear you are enjoying yourself and still in one piece :) I LOVE your stories, keep ém comin, you crazy kid!!! LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!
Missing Saigon God-damn it Nikki! why do you have to make it sound so good!!;) That phone call on Saturday now makes alot more sense; totally understand you forgeting the bag; can't believe you managed to talk the busdriver (and all the people in the bus) to agree to go back for it... oh wait a minute, I can actually;) That blog was totally worth all the work you put into it (I was like...there) and great picture (obviously). Roll on Laos report (hehe) X
Nikki is awesome! Yeah...the Asian toilet holes. Those suck. In Japan I went to the public bathroom in some royal gardens and the stalls were marked "Eastern style" and "Western style." Who would prefer the holes?? They're so difficult.
I am glad you are having a rocking time and I can't wait to see you again!! We will do a toast to you at my cocktail party this weekend.
Love, Laura Lee Lewis
Hi Nikki, Barb forwarded this to me and enjoyed reading it immensely, i'm so glad you're having such a great time and a little jealous, wish I were with you. Anyway am looking forward to your next installment. You've inspired me to do the entire Camino alone next year, i was afraid to go it alone but hey, you're having such a great time I figure I can do it too, you go girl and be safe, Love Ursula
I've accepted that I'm destine to eternally be a bum, so instead of worrying myself about what's my "purpose" in life I've embraced enjoying it as I wander. For more refer to facebook . . .... full info
Sean Mullin
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Hey Dear Friend!..
..I take it that was me you were refering to and not some other poor sap ;) As always, your journey sounds amazing and inspirational, how do you even remember all that stuff? I'm awed (?) I don't believe those guys are actually letting you drive the bus, that photo is staged. if not then remember to lay off the beer while behind the wheel...:D I'll be in canada from May 20th for 8 weeks so if the veggie bus is up near Toronto direction give me a shout we'll do drinks and stuff. x sean