36 Years Ago

36 Years Ago, Vienna 1971—A Student Journal

Day 356: Final Day—Paris to home, 10 francs

Day 356 — Final Day—Paris to home, 10 francs
23-Jul-1972 (Sun.)

1971 John as hippie
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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Day 295: Angelo Badalamenti and Twin Peaks

Day 295 —Angelo Badalamenti and Twin Peaks
23-May-1972 (Dienstag–Tue.)

A regular day. I feel good about helping some American tourists. In 2009, I take a lazy day and talk about the coincidences of a
Twin Peaks rerun that I happen to see on TV and composer Angelo Badalamenti.

Oh! NJ is closed for business. House prices are way too high. No one can buy a house. Rents are high and ever rising. Time to leave?
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Day 210: I’m playing Bruckner; Brothers

Day 210 — I’m playing Bruckner; Brothers
28-February-1972 (Montag–Mon.)

Bruckner 1894
Not only it is a good day but I am going to play Wagner tuba in Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8. Yes. Check out some Bruckner links and a YouTube video. I talk about brothers Steve and Frank.
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