the consistency is reassuring Nice to hear that apart from your brief foray to barcelona your routine remains unchanged from when I was there in December. Hope Mike showed you his impressive collection of scars from the London trip (and I am concerned that he is sending you besos). Love to you both
thanks for last night Last night was the most magical night of my life Eli. Thank you so much for your tenderness and loving touch. You light up my life. Besos
From a distance From a distance(Bet Midler) - sorry I don't know where that came from. Seemed like an appropriate intro hehe!!!!It is great to hear from you again. We all miss you!!! I am glad that you are having fun and are safe!!! Now that stupid song is stuck in my head jeeze!!! Hugs-n-kisses
busy man traveling back and forth and back and forth, isn't that getting expensive? Or is that just all the wine and beer you drink. lol there ARE other beverages in the world eli ;) Sucks to hear the girl had her bag stolen, but she was probably on her period and deserved it. lol :)
apartment Set up shop, have a great time, and don't be to skimpy with the teq... (I know you can manage to hold down 6. 7 and you might be kissing pavement, but six is a go
Stay Strong Eli Your words were comforting. One of the re occuring themes of life on the road is trying to make peace with a world you don't quite understand. Jenna's situation reinforces such feelings. Sometimes you must just give up. Know some things are out of you and common logic's hands. Celebrate the times she lived worth celebratin. I have an honest feeling those 23 years were worth some people's 80.
well put Your words were put together perfectly.
I have been lucky enough to have not had any deaths of a close friend. I can only imagine what it's like. And I hope never to witness it...I've always said i'd rather 'go' before others. I guess it's a form of selfishness. But Jenny and her friend are both in mine and andrews prayers :) Next time I look to the moon and stars, i'll think of Jenna.
Thanks Babe, thanks so much. Your words meant a lot to me. I am doing okay, actually I'm really relying on my faith for this one. I'll have to explain more in person, but you are right when you say that her death taught me (and you) so much. Not only that life is a gift, but that everything we do is forgotten... our jobs, our "stuff", even our bodies, in time...after we die. But the one thing people remember and are changed by...is the way that we show love. That is the way people are impacted by you and changed, and everything else just fades away. I love you sweetie and please don't worry too much about me. I am doing good. I promise! I can't wait to talk to you in person sometime soon. Love-Jen
So excited for you Wow mister.. 5 shots huh. i would have been dead..haha.. congrats on the apt and all the cool friends you are making.. i noe u will have a happy new year.. enjoy it and good luck with the job... love ya.. hear frm you on the next update..kisses
new years You had 5 shots of tequila, i had 1500 mg of antibiotics flowing through me lol =/ But oh well. Nice to ACTUALLY HEAR FROM YOU, despite all the emails i send. Yay for an apartment. Yay for a possible job. Tomorrow is my first night by myself. I hope it goes well in hskp. Who else lives with you in the apartment? that landlord guy who rented it to you or??? why not caitlin, You two seem to hit it off well. And it seems lik you are coming in contact with more australians than I will in the month that i'll be IN australia. haha. Okay well I guess I'll hear from you when ever you update next. Take Care :)
Oye! oye eli, merry xmas and happy new year! i am glad you have decided to stay in Valencia. i have to say, sue is one tough cookie, 3 shots at one time, ohh lord! good thing it wasn't anthony, hah! flor and the girls always ask about you and anth is picking up real well in hsk. i am really sorry about ur first apartment but everything turned out real well, she most likely is a crack addict. we all miss you, take care and be safe!! can't wait to hear from you again. much love, kathy
aaah Valencia!! Hey buddy!!
Finnegan's at Avenida de Aragón is a mad place! I had some great craic there back in the good old days, although I usually only went because una mexicana that I fancied liked to drink there...
Glad you've made it through the year and eaten the 12 grapes! Now get ready for LAS FALLAS in February!! Start sleeping extra now to balance out the lack of it you'll get when the week begins, and stock up on Red Bull... seriously!
I'm almost ready to go to Brazil myself in a few short weeks. I've added photos of my year in France to my yahoo photos site (link on my CS profile) if you're interested. Keep us posted man!
¡Hasta luego!
Benny
bonjour mon ami Dude! (that was my american impersonation, aye) so good to hear Valencia is rocking for you and that you saw in the New Year with a smile on your face. Sorry my travelblog has gone downhill but i've spent heaps of time on my personal website (access through CS link) so cheack it out. I hope to come down and party in April for my birthday so will give you some notice. Will have to show you how its done - 5 shots of tequila and thats it?! You obviously haven't seen the master at work............. [insert evil cackle]
Eli be nimble, Eli Be quick... Eli try to jump the fountain....you so didn't make that jump lol I cant tell already 8) I basically know everything that happened cuz you told me this stuff already...but I didnt know about the protest. Good stuff. I look forward to the newest blog!! But I work all week so I'll tlak to y ou next week probably. Adios!
about time. it's about time you got back on the comp... Sounds like you're really taking to Valencia. And the network of travelers you're meeting is impressive. How is the Balearic Sea?? Anyway, keep in touch!
dave
Your alive Thank god you are alive. I was getting worried b/c haven't heard from ya in awhile or so it seems that way. Sounds lke you are still having a great and memorable trip!!! Well I miss ya babe! I look forward to reading about your next adventure!!! Stay safe!!! Muah!!!
Finally... word from my boy!!! I was getting very anxious waiting for a new blog. We have been so spoiled in the past with one almost everyday, that now I am trained to open my email on a daily basis. So it is funny that you bought Moby Dick b/c just this morning on the news was a story about Starbucks and how their name is taken from a character in that 19th century clssic. Just a little trivia for ya! Ok get bloggin and I look forward to your words and wisdom very soon.
Love ya-
Briana
I'm a 28 year old with the maturity level of a 14 year old doing a bit of traveling through Central and South America for the next year or two. Feel free to follow my journey as often as I get around to updating my blog.
ps The first half of the blog is the first half of the first trip that I took through Europe about 5 years ago. You are welcome to enjoy them too.... full info
Billy J
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I prefer the Eli's!