Day 356: Final Day—Paris to home, 10 francs
07/23/08 03:50 PM Filed in: France | sightseeing
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 340: Last day with family
07/07/08 07:38 AM Filed in: Poland | sightseeing
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 337: Where’s the sickle?
07/04/08 07:00 AM Filed in: Poland | sightseeing
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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04-Jul-1972 (Tue.)
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Day 336: Good Loczno potatoes
07/03/08 07:52 AM Filed in: Poland | sightseeing
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 | sightseeing
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 332: Tylawa, my mother’s birthplace
06/29/08 07:29 AM Filed in: Poland | sightseeing
Day 332 — Tylawa, my mother’s birthplace
29-Jun-1972 (Thur.)
Today is
the reason I have come to Poland. I see my mother’s
birthplace in the village of Tylawa. What an
emotional experience imagining my mother growing up
in this beautiful village. I meet a very nice girl,
Maria. An incredible day.
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29-Jun-1972 (Thur.)
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Day 331: Off to Tylawa
06/28/08 07:20 AM Filed in: Poland | sightseeing
Day 331 — Off to Tylawa
28-Jun-1972 (Wed.)
My
relatives from Pennsylvania come to Malomice today
but it is a short-lived visit. Uncle John is driving
me to Tylawa. Watch out for those horse-drawn wagons
on the highway.
You learn the reason I have come to Poland.
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28-Jun-1972 (Wed.)
You learn the reason I have come to Poland.
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Day 330: Farming is hard work
06/27/08 07:39 AM Filed in: Poland | sightseeing
Day 330 — Farming is hard work
27-Jun-1972 (Tue.)
We spend
the day working the fields. I’m almost a farmer by
now. You get to see me on a horse, as well.
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27-Jun-1972 (Tue.)
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Day 329: Village life
06/26/08 06:40 AM Filed in: Poland | sightseeing
Day 329 — Village life
26-Jun-1972 (Mon.)
Today, I
learn a bit about village life and tending the
garden. It ain’t easy folks. Try pumping the water by
hand, carrying it a distance, and then hand watering
a large garden. The fresh peas and strawberrys made
up for it. Lots of photos today.
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26-Jun-1972 (Mon.)
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Day 328: Arrival in Malomice
06/25/08 07:35 AM Filed in: Poland | sightseeing
Day 328 — Arrival in Malomice
25-Jun-1972 (Sun.)
Another
amazing day of travel in Poland. I arrive at my
relatives in the village of Malomice. I won’t mention
my skirmish with the law just yet. Photos today.
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25-Jun-1972 (Sun.)
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Day 264: If you have a bad day, wait, the next day may be better
04/22/08 07:50 AM Filed in: Vienna
Day 264 — If you have a bad day, wait, the next day
may be better
22-April-1972 (Samstag–Sat.)
Yesterday was bad, today is great. Once again, the Ying and Yang of life is upon us. Why can’t I stabilize my life? Because life throws you curve balls. Keep you eye on the ball. A good day, though with results. I write a letter home.
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22-April-1972 (Samstag–Sat.)
Yesterday was bad, today is great. Once again, the Ying and Yang of life is upon us. Why can’t I stabilize my life? Because life throws you curve balls. Keep you eye on the ball. A good day, though with results. I write a letter home.
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Day 147: Get your eyes checked regularly
12/27/07 11:36 AM Filed in: Vienna
Day 147 — Get your eyes checked regularly
27-December-1971 (Mon.)
I’m back at school and work. Today is about letters from family and friends. I reminisce about a good friend of mine, Andre, to whom I am indebted for my eyesight. Get your eyes checked regularly. I know the title has nothing to do with Vienna, but it's important.
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27-December-1971 (Mon.)
I’m back at school and work. Today is about letters from family and friends. I reminisce about a good friend of mine, Andre, to whom I am indebted for my eyesight. Get your eyes checked regularly. I know the title has nothing to do with Vienna, but it's important.
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Day 145: Vienna! Frohe Weihnachten—Merry Christmas!
Day 145 — Vienna! Frohe Weihnachten—Merry Christmas!
25-December-1971 (Sat.)
A
wonderful Viennese Christmas day with my roommate,
Pavel, his sister, and her friend who have come to
see Pavel all the way from California. A good day
with some sightseeing, dinner, and conversation. A
Verdi opera concludes a great day.
The spirit of Christmas is about families. Meet John’s family and brothers. A photo bonanza. (There are so many photos today—you may need a fast Internet connection for this post.)
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25-December-1971 (Sat.)
The spirit of Christmas is about families. Meet John’s family and brothers. A photo bonanza. (There are so many photos today—you may need a fast Internet connection for this post.)
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Day 144: Goodbye Innsbruck; Christmas Eve
Day 086: Brother Mike is coming to ski
10/27/07 10:22 PM Filed in: Vienna
Day 86 — Brother Mike is coming to ski
27-October-1971 (Wed.)
Not much happening today. The practice routine continues. A care package from home provides needed winter clothing. My brother Mike writes me and tells me that he is coming to Austria to ski.
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27-October-1971 (Wed.)
Not much happening today. The practice routine continues. A care package from home provides needed winter clothing. My brother Mike writes me and tells me that he is coming to Austria to ski.
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