Let go now! You sound like a nice guy so I am giving you some advice. The chances of your relationship with Chelly will work are next to nothing. Do you really an African girl will be happy in the states?? It's totally different in every way. She will alone (except you), with no family or friends or job. PLUS, you are broke. All of this will cause a HUGE strain on the relationship. The idea that you can live happily ever after is not realistic. Wake up! The vacation is OVER! You will thank me later for this. You cannot and should not change your whole life for one person. You need balance. Please think about it.
Thanks for the history and views. It all falls right in with what I've been doing a good bit of lately- reenacting/redefining wars through the game "Medieval II: Total War". The Byzantines, Turks, and Venetians are playable factions in it.
I am now more acquainted with Greece, having read this blog. And of yourself of course. Improvement of oneself is what it's all about.
Nic and Chelly Nic and Family, I can tell that you are learning many hours of waiting, filling out forms and being patient. All these life lessons and a special someone to share them with. You are a very lucky man! Looking forward to all of you being home. Karen
glad to hear you are enjoying the island. Hope all is going well. Fine here except the blasted rain, could sure use some sunshine. See all of you soon.
I am loving reading about your adventures! I just want you to know I try to catch up with what your up to as often as possible. I am so happy to read you're engaged! I can't wait to meet her when she gets to Woolley. I love the picture of your mom with Chelly by the way...tell your parents hi for me!
hello Nic I love Greece and have travelled all over we have visited 18 times.
I don't know about the english couple living for 50 euros a week. We live in the UK and we now find that Greece is so expensive with the introduction of the Euro it is getting too expensive for us to go.
Metal! I never read the homepage blogs, but anyone who puts a photo of a rack full of metal cd's I figured was worth a read. I enjoyed the blog, you write really well. I really like your last paragraph, I bit of food for thought for me today as I awoke with a negative attitude. enjoy your trip, take care.
Hey Hi Nic, Sorry I've been quiet. I'm enjoying your blog and can't wait to see you back home. I'm glad you're into Mr God This is Anna. I think it could be a powerful film. Catch you later. Your friend, Sean Fay
The Belief That There is More Your blog fascinates me. I have had a yearning desire to travel since I was a youngster, and as I near a better age (20), I read about these people who exist in a reality that only exists in my dreams, and I get closer every day, to just surrendering my savings to a backpack, a good pair of shoes, and a plane ticket. Your blog is the most human yet unreal travel novel that I've ever read. The interpersonal transitions you've made, both spiritually and geographically...the openness of your mind and your heart...... You are living a life that is more than just an existence.
Keep your chin up, and your legs moving. Let the wind carry you wherever it may, because you Nicholas, are living a life that only exists in fairytales and epics.
a sign? Blake, I think that's exactly what I meant by "sign": a signifier, a reminder, a natural image that my mind can give symbolic meaning to. Peace-
a sign? You silly fool, a lunar eclipse isn't a sign of anything other than massive galactic dancing. It's simply a reminder that neat shit happens whether you want it to or not... kind of like you meeting Chelly in the first place! So keep your chin up, keep wading through the bullshit, and keep your eyes on the prize.
Good luck buddy!
Nic,
*IF* Chelly could find a way to get to the U.S. (such as you sponsoring her from here to come for a visit...then you guys could go down to the court house and get married in a short ceremony in front of the judge. Once married in the U.S., they pretty much can't deport her as long as you are in the process of filing the I-184 or petition to change status...something like that. The other way is if she could get a student visa. Either way, it may be a faster process than the fiance visa. Plus, it's easier for her to get all the checkups and test etc once in the U.S.
Out with a cold in Nairobi Nic - The caption "out with a cold in Nairobi" doesn't match your smiling face in the photo. Only a man in love could be so happy while sick with a cold. Sorry to read about the negative paperwork dealings you must endure, and that your travel plans aren't working how you wanted. Hope your separation from Chelly is brief. Looking forward to engagement party pictures.
Wow! You might not know how much you will cost me in person when you go to the USA! I have really enjoyed working with you at the cyber because you get to give me goods advices and ways forward. I will miss u big. Sure.
sounds like fun. I think I'm about ready for some semi-violent sport now with all this kettlebell lifting. I bought a 32 kg. recently. Can't do all that much with it yet, but I'm definitely getting steadily stronger.
Long time Well, I really miss you. Things have gotten really different around here. I hope you are happy with your life right now. I have been surfing almost every weekend to keep myself sain. It's hard not having anybody to talk about deep things about. Drugs have taken over many people we know and I barely have any friends now. I know this sounds depressing, but don't worry about it, everything is alright with me. I keep to myself and try to be a good person, but its just differenet. Anyway, I miss you and our adventures and I hope to see you soon. If this doesn't make sense it's ok, I'm pretty drunk. See you soon and I love you.
My name is Nic Nakis and I come from Sedro-Woolley, WA. I started this travel blog as "The Mad Greek's Travel Blog" when I left North America for the first time in 2006. I documented that first 6-month, around-the-world trip extensively. Then, I returned for a few updates around 2010. I revived the blog in 2022 in order to record my ongoing travels and fill in some of the gaps.
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Wow, I feel special I showed up in your blog and you even spelled my name right! LOL. I hope Chelly is ok!