Dutch shenanigans, sailing the Frisians and coming home

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October 26th 2010

Published: October 27th 2010

I had become weary of my travelling whilst in Zagreb, the endless churches, castles and ‘sights’ - but how can something extraordinary suddenly become ordinary? The answer is when see it every day for weeks at a time. So whilst in the baroque masterpiece of Mozart’s Salzburg I bought a train ticket to Amsterdam - 700 kilometres away. It would the longest single overland journey of my trip s... Read Full Entry

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Sepulchre

I started this travel blog, firstly to avoid sending out over-long group emails updating everybody on my travels. You know, the ones where you feel slightly snubbed by the impersonal nature of, “Hey, everybody! (but to no one in particular)”. I thought a blog would be fun way to update folks, avoid a dreaded travel diary and would hopefully combine second-rate-misanthropic travel journalism with exquisitely amateur photographs. Et Voila! Soon after I hit the road, however, I procrastinated and struggled to write things-up as esteemed travel-writer Pau... full info

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27th October 2010

Jamie
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Top stuff
Glad you're back in one piece mate. I considered tipping Ahmedinjad off a few months ago but thought better of it. We need to catch up for a beer! You back in London? - Jamie

27th October 2010

Sepulchre
Sepulchre

Thanks Jamie...hope your bed times have been entertaining! Not in Lond yet, waiting on jobs to get back to me, then I'll be back down and looking for a flat. I'm in Leeds with a friend at the minute. Will give you a buzz when I'm back in the Big Smoke. Teraa J

27th October 2010

Di
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Great to see my country and city featuring in your blog :) and glad you liked it here. Utrecht is of course by far the best place to be... You're welcome whenever, Di

27th October 2010

Sepulchre
Sepulchre

Utrecht was a pleasure to be in - thanks for 'hsoting' me D. It's much more sane than Amsterdam! I could have mentioned the Dutch Pope Adrian VI being from here, oh, and the frontier of the Roman Empire passed through the city - I have now though.

27th October 2010

Dan
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The end?
I've been silently following your travels from near the start; at the risk of sounding like a stalker I wonder if you are going to continue publishing anything online? Thanks for your writings; they gave me a taster of what my own travels would be like when I travelled Asia much of 2010. Dan

28th October 2010

Sepulchre
Sepulchre

Ha! Angry Arthur speaks at last; I wondered who you were! Glad you appreciate the writings/blabberings over the last 20 months. Don't think I'll be doing any more writing in the future, although I have been asked to do some stuff for a new website. Watch this space. Best Sep

28th November 2010

Sophie and Dale
Sophie & Dale

Great blogs
You have some really great blogs and some incredible photos mate. A definite recomend from us mate.

2nd December 2010

Joanna Richardson
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What an adventure!
Hi John, What an amazing time you've had since you left us here at Griffith Uni (Brisbane). Have enjoyed reading the blog and all the great photos! Thanks for sharing. Joanna

15th December 2010

Sepulchre
Sepulchre

Thanks Joanna! Glad you could keep up with the blog! I'm rested now and trying to cope with snow back in London. Fond memories of Brissie....

29th July 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Miss your blogs
Wish you were still on the road so we could read. Maybe you should blog about your local area.

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