Same Places, Through The Years (Revisiting Europe)

Europe
August 17th 2010

Published: August 19th 2010

Back in 1986, I traveled to Europe for the first time. Alone. At the time, I was still smoking and it was sheer torture to be in flight or around airports and train stations all of 21 hours. Every chance I got, I filled my lungs with nicotine like it was the last stick I'd smoke. I read the instructions over and over, matching them with the signages I passed, hoping I'd find my way to Bradford... Read Full Entry

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liliram

Retired early, but still active. Very involved in celebrating life! I love traveling because I always come back with less cobwebs in my mind. It is as if I empty my mind of all clutter upon departure, and fill it with many happy memories upon arrival. I also like the idea that life is so focused on the present, and my senses are all playing to listen, feel , see, smell and taste everything novel or not so new. The fact that I only have to choose from a limited wardrobe, or use the same pair of shoes throughout my holiday , or work and survive on a single budget make life so much simpler. ... full info

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19th August 2010

auspicious
Michelle Duer

:)
I love the juxtaposition of different time same place in your photos and your excited anticipation when traveling through Europe the first time around. Thanks for sharing~~!

19th August 2010

MCSE
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Nice pic
your detail and pic so nice good

19th August 2010

TinNiE
" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

looking back
I could feel the excitement just reading it ... haha

19th August 2010

Keith and Pete
Postcards from Europe

memories...
isn't it wonderful how young we feel when we look at old photos? And I'm sure you felt "young" when you revisited those same cities on your last voyage. Thanks for sharing.

20th August 2010

samrat dhamale
sammy

best blog ever read
...its a best travel story i ever read... really ur life had been a journey..

20th August 2010

liliram
liliram

you are very kind
Thanks, samrat. You have been very generous with your praises. Waxing nostalgic helps?

21st August 2010

Stuart
Stuart Morgan Hurlbut

Yesterday
We may get older but I find that despite that, 30 years ago feels like it was just yesterday...

3rd September 2010

Chris and Nikki
Chris

One of, if not THE best blog I have read. I love your pics both old and new.

25th September 2010

EdVallance
Edward Adrian-Vallance

fascinating blog, wonderfully written. As the other comments have said, you convey your own feelings incredibly well so that the reader can relate to them and almost feel them him / herself. Thank you!

2nd January 2011

deleted_49612
deleted_49612

Congratulations! :)
This blog is voted one of the best of the year 2010 in both the Europe writing and the Europe photography sections. http://www.travelblog.org/Forum/Threads/27154-1.html

3rd January 2011

liliram
liliram

I feel honored!
Thank you, Mell. Thank you, TravelBlog!

3rd January 2011

anonymous
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Well done on the Blog of the Year Awards!
This is one of the most original and creative blogs I've ever read.

3rd January 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Great idea
I love this blog and all the photos. You do look happy when you are traveling. Loved you crossing the channel in your only jacket.

6th January 2011

spidermiss
Dawn Smallwood

Wow...a fascinating blog...it's so great to look back, enjoy and reflect! I shoud do one myself someday! Thanks for sharing! Happy New Year! Dawn

10th January 2011

Jennie
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The Ultimate Tourist
My name is Jennie and I would just like to inform you that there now is a webpage called The Ultimate Tourist, where tourists around the world finally can get some use out of all the photos they have, posing by different tourist-attractions. Here you can choose from over one hundred different attractions and touristic activities, upload your photos, collect tourist a tourist point for each photo, and compete with the other tourists. So if you would like to write something about it, or compete with your own photos, just go into http://theultimatetourist.com Good luck!

10th January 2011

David
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Congratulations - and thanks!
Hi Liliram, Congratulations! A just reward for your continuing writing skills and for this secret window into your past and present. Sadly the years pass by far too quickly, but it is the memories that provide life's true fulfilment. Keep 'em coming. Thank you too, for your nomination! David - The grey haired nomads

10th December 2011

anonymous
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Loved your pictures. Your should maybe consider a Romania Tour with Compass Travel Romania. Here is their web site: www.tours-of-romania.com They organize both Romania tours and Bulgaria tours.

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