Day 356: Final Day—Paris to home, 10 francs
07/23/08 03:50 PM Filed in: France
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Day 356 — Final Day—Paris to home, 10 francs
23-Jul-1972 (Sun.)
It’s my
final day in Europe. 356 days of an incredible European
adventure that is coming to an end. An adventure I can
never again replicate. I’m still depressed by not being
with Anjali today, and today’s post gives an
uncharacteristic negative feeling. I’m usually a bit
more chipper and positive. Don’t worry, I’ll be ok. I
think.
At the end of my day in Paris, I had 10 French francs left. That’s about $2 US. Do I make it home?
Yes. I’m home. Good old, home, sweet home. Hi mom. Hi Mike, Steve, Frank, and Dennis.
Plenty of photos today. See my family. See ALL the pictures of me from 1971.
It was an amazing year.
THE END
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23-Jul-1972 (Sun.)
At the end of my day in Paris, I had 10 French francs left. That’s about $2 US. Do I make it home?
Yes. I’m home. Good old, home, sweet home. Hi mom. Hi Mike, Steve, Frank, and Dennis.
Plenty of photos today. See my family. See ALL the pictures of me from 1971.
It was an amazing year.
THE END
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Day 355: Paris and Anjali, 50 francs
07/22/08 07:46 AM Filed in: France
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Day 355 — Paris and Anjali, 50 francs
22-Jul-1972 (Sat.)
Paris, the
city of lights, the city of love. I’ve come to Paris to
try and see Anjali one more time before I leave for
home. What happens? Vous
devez lire ce blog pour
découvrir—you must read
the blog to find out. Lots of photos today and I am
rambling on about Anjali. I wonder why?
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22-Jul-1972 (Sat.)
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Day 354: In Vienna, last day, 1320s
07/21/08 07:38 AM Filed in: Vienna
Day 354 — In Vienna, last day, 1320s
21-Jul-1972 (Fri.)
The
excitement builds towards the conclusion of my trip as
I spend my last day in Vienna. My mom sends me $100
(surprise) but I can’t cash it (bigger surprise). What
to do? What to do? I think we all know the answer.
Even in 2009, I’m getting a little emotional over everything. I feel like I coming back home again. Deja vù.
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21-Jul-1972 (Fri.)
Even in 2009, I’m getting a little emotional over everything. I feel like I coming back home again. Deja vù.
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Day 353: Olympic Munich; Innsbruck; $65
Day 353 — Olympic Munich; Innsbruck; $65
20-Jul-1972 (Thur.)
Globe-trotter
John is not content to visit one major city on his trip
but goes for two in a single day. It’s a full day of
major sightseeing in Munich, which is just wonderful in
the summer, and then off to Innsbruck. In Munich, I hit
the sights, including the brand-new Olympic swimming
stadium (for the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics). Then I
eat, drink, and do a bad thing at the famous
Haufbraühaus.
In Innsbruck, I only get to chat with Elisabeth before heading off to Wein. The journey is quickly coming to an end.
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20-Jul-1972 (Thur.)
In Innsbruck, I only get to chat with Elisabeth before heading off to Wein. The journey is quickly coming to an end.
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Day 352: East Berlin
07/19/08 07:17 AM Filed in: Germany
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Day 352 — East Berlin
19-Jul-1972 (Wed.)
I’m a
tourist today. I proceed through Checkpoint Charlie in
the American Sector of West Berlin and head off to East
Berlin. It’s modern and built up. I spend an exciting
day in communist East Berlin, including visiting some
fascinating museums. There are tons of photos today.
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Day 351: John Cage—HPSCHD
Day 351 — John Cage—HPSCHD
18-Jul-1972 (Tue.)
Today is the
big “happening” of the avant-garde music festival, the
multimedia experience of HPSCHD by John Cage in
Philharmonic Hall. It was an amazing experience
(despite my slight criticism.) A fascinating lecture by
computer music composer, John Chowning.
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18-Jul-1972 (Tue.)
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Day 350: Berlin, spending money
Day 350 — Berlin, spending money
17-Jul-1972 (Mon.)
A light day
of activity in Berlin. I use this opportunity to give
the details of some of my money spending in Berlin
taken from my “finance journal.” It’s interesting.
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Day 349: Swimming at Wannsee
Day 349 — Swimming at Wannsee
16-Jul-1972 (Sun.)
Today is a
day of relaxation and getting sun burnt on the Wannsee.
Swimming, nudity, architecture, it’s all part of
today’s discussion. I don’t have any pictures of the
Wannsee or of nudity.
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Day 348: Boating on the Wannsee
07/15/08 07:28 AM Filed in: Germany
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Day 348 — Boating on the Wannsee
15-Jul-1972 (Sat.)
A mildly
simple day—a lecture and a boat ride with a girl. What?
Berlin can have a boat ride? Yes, it’s Lake Wannsee. I
find a new travel blog that I like.
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15-Jul-1972 (Sat.)
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Day 347: Wonderful hausfrau
07/14/08 09:31 PM Filed in: Germany
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Day 347 — Wonderful hausfrau
14-Jul-1972 (Fri.)
A lighter
Berliner day: at the art museum, a computer music
lecture, and a disktotek. I’m trying to be wild—but
it’s not quite me. The Schloss Charlottenburg is a
castle that contains beautiful grounds and museums.
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Day 346: Avant-garde 3
Day 346 — Avant-garde 3
13-Jul-1972 (Thur.)
I am
immersed in avant-garde music—day and night—at the
continuing music festival in Berlin. At night, it’s
Steve Reich and modern dance. During the afternoon
break, I’m at the museum of the Berlin Wall.
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Day 345: Avant-garde music, my thoughts
Day 345 — Avant-garde music, my thoughts
12-Jul-1972 (Wed.)
It’s a big
day of much avant-garde music and art. I hear a lot of
music today and am a bit critical of things sounding
“typical.” That’s typical, of me. The Berlin girls
are chic
(and
bra-less). Berlin is a town for young people.
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12-Jul-1972 (Wed.)
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Day 344: John Cage, avant-garde festival
Day 344 — John Cage, avant-garde festival
11-Jul-1972 (Tue.)
I’m in
Berlin (West). I spend the day sightseeing and getting
ready to go to a series of avant-garde music concerts
by John Cage. I talk a lot about John Cage and chance
music. Lot’s of photos.
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11-Jul-1972 (Tue.)
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Day 343: Freedom; East Berlin to Berlin
07/10/08 07:14 AM Filed in: Germany
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Day 343 — Freedom; East Berlin to Berlin
10-Jul-1972 (Mon.)
I travel
from Poland through East Germany to West Berlin. The
train stop at East Berlin rings the bell of freedom in
my mind, once again. I’m in West Berlin. Yes.
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10-Jul-1972 (Mon.)
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Day 342: Chopin and Dolly
Day 342 — Chopin and Dolly
09-Jul-1972 (Sun.)
My last day
in Warsaw is filled with stuff to do. Walks, palace
grounds and park areas, concerts—Chopin, men’s
choir—and a Polish version of Hello
Dolly. Plenty of
pictures. On one hand I say Warsaw is drab, on the
other hand, it’s beautiful.
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09-Jul-1972 (Sun.)
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Day 341: Warsaw
07/08/08 07:04 AM Filed in: Poland
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Day 341 — Warsaw
08-Jul-1972 (Sat.)
I arrive in
Warsawa today, alone and by myself. I spend most of the
day walking around, finally finding a room. My comments
speak to the drab architecture of the communist era.
Google Warsaw today for images—drab no more, it ain’t.
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08-Jul-1972 (Sat.)
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Day 340: Last day with family
07/07/08 07:38 AM Filed in: Poland
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Day 340 — Last day with family
07-Jul-1972 (Fri.)
I say goodbye to my family in Loczno. They were great. I leave for Warsawa.
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07-Jul-1972 (Fri.)
I say goodbye to my family in Loczno. They were great. I leave for Warsawa.
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Day 339: Town of Morag
07/06/08 07:11 AM Filed in: Poland
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Day 339 — Town of Morag
06-Jul-1972 (Thur.)
Not much today, shopping in a new town—Morag. Better stores. I see my first gypsies. Read More...
06-Jul-1972 (Thur.)
Not much today, shopping in a new town—Morag. Better stores. I see my first gypsies. Read More...
Day 338: Shopping in Olystyn
07/05/08 07:20 AM Filed in: Poland
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Day 338 — Shopping in Olystyn
05-Jul-1972 (Wed.)
A day of shopping in Olytsyn shows that life in communist Poland was not a consumer’s paradise. I bring my mother-in-law into the picture. Why, you may ask?
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05-Jul-1972 (Wed.)
A day of shopping in Olytsyn shows that life in communist Poland was not a consumer’s paradise. I bring my mother-in-law into the picture. Why, you may ask?
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Day 337: Where’s the sickle?
07/04/08 07:00 AM Filed in: Poland
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Day 337 — Where’s the sickle?
04-Jul-1972 (Tue.)
A family day
of work in the fields of Loczno. I use a sickle to
harvest the crop. Holy, cow.
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Day 336: Good Loczno potatoes
07/03/08 07:52 AM Filed in: Poland
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Day 336 — Good Loczno potatoes
03-Jul-1972 (Mon.)
A casual day
with the family in Loczno. Some casual thoughts. Plenty
of photos.
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03-Jul-1972 (Mon.)
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Day 335: My father’s family
07/02/08 07:45 AM Filed in: Poland
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Day 335 — My father’s family
02-Jul-1972 (Sun.)
Today, I’m
in Warsaw to meet my relatives from the U.S. at the
airport. I’m the international greeter, how weird. We
drive to Loczno where I meet my father’s side of the
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02-Jul-1972 (Sun.)
Day 334: Krakow, scenes of life
07/01/08 07:42 AM Filed in: Poland
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Day 334 — Krakow, scenes of life
01-Jul-1972 (Sat.)
Today is my
second day in Krakow. I spend it as a normal person and
take in the sights and offer my thoughts on life in
Poland. Lots of photos today.
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01-Jul-1972 (Sat.)
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