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Fiji Journal, 2007: Part 2

The next day I showered as usual. The showers have no ceilings and so you look up to see the blue sky, the showerhead, and ivy growing behind it. Relaxing. The water is cold though! Then I caught a 45-minute … Continue reading

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Summer Financial Risks

I just got back from Barcelona. I went for a couple weeks, mainly to see a certain woman. She is spectacular and we are wonderful together, but at the same time I also got to see how amazing Barcelona is. … Continue reading

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Fiji Journal, 2007: Part 1

01 May 07 I woke up early and checked out. I walked with my ruck about 15 minutes at 6AM to the bus terminal and took the shuttle to the airport. It went easily and no problems with security. The … Continue reading

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Australia, 2007 Journal: Part 6

25 Apr 07 The next day was maybe my favorite. We walked the King’s Canyon, which started off with a steep ascent to get us to the plateau top. We all stuck together. The rocks had layered patterns from sand … Continue reading

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Australia, 2007 Journal: Part 5

21 Apr 07 By now we had properly entered the desert, the Red Center. We stopped by Talc Alf’s isolated ranch. I believe he is a Dutchy who moved there long ago. He is the mailman for the entire track … Continue reading

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Australia, 2007 Journal: Part 4

17 Apr 07 We all drove to the house where Heading Bush’s owner, Mick, lives. There, we verified our vouchers, paid $120 AUD for supplies, and signed waivers. We met everyone a bit better and packed up to go. Through … Continue reading

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Australia, 2007 Journal: Part 3

17 Apr 07 Heading Bush Where to begin? I guess I should say that I’m writing this after the tour because I didn’t really have time to write properly to you (as you are a treasure deserving of special treatment). … Continue reading

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Australia, 2007 Journal: Part 2

14 Apr 07 -I did in fact wake up in time. I felt a bit hung over but not too nauseous, thanks be to God. I checked in as Ben Turner and apparently I was in a group with another … Continue reading

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Australia, 2007 Journal: Part 1

Part 1: I feel I won’t try to be as verbose as normal because instead I want to concentrate on the important highlights. I also want to point out how much I miss you right now. Having not seen you … Continue reading

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Inefficiencies: Bush and Foreign Language Proficiency

On the radio, the CNN News breaks played audio cuts of President Bush touting his new initiative to improve foreign language proficiency within the military. “It makes sense, doesn’t it?” as he said, to have our soldiers on the front … Continue reading

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