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BACK IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS!!!
On November 11, I flew from Dublin, Ireland, back to
Chicago, Illinois, completing this beautiful and memorable trip.
I traveled more than 10,000 miles, slept on numerous couches,
beds, and floors (and one ship!), and spent absolutely zero
dollars on lodging. I simply took strangers up on the offer to
provide a place for me to stay each night. These people
ranged from German to English to Brazilian to Portuguese
to Danish to Irish.
I saw the countries of Ireland, Scotland, England, Portugal,
and Spain (including the Canary Islands down by Africa).
And I have fond memories of each place. I biked the hills in
Scotland. I ate octopus in Portugal. I met the 3-time world
champion moustache grower next to Buckingham Palace in
London. I saw the port where the Titanic last docked in
Ireland. And I lived on a ship for three weeks in Spain.
I will continue to update my blog (the link is up above), so
please continue to check back in and see what new adventures
await! Even though I am back in the States, my mind is still
whirring with ideas, thoughts, questions, and insights! Not to
mention I am trying to figure out what is next on my plate!
As for now, I am adjusting to life back in America. The
United States is fast and loud. Quite a bit different than
the relaxed and laid-back lifestyle I grew accustomed to
across the Big Pond.
But I have enjoyed being back and seeing family and friends.
What's next on the list? I simply don't know.
As I did on my travels, I am taking it one day at a time...
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Below is the content of my original web page before I left on
my trip. I have stayed very true to form, except that the
$300 I brought lasted only a couple of weeks. I was
obviously a bit romantic in my dreaming...
[the original content is below]
On August 13, 2007, I will begin my travels around the
world. I am leaving everything that I know--my family,
my friends, my job--and I will be taking a one-way ticket
into Europe.
The first stop is Dublin--after that, I have no idea. I am
taking the trip one hour at a time. I will take no more than
$300 with me. I am simply banking on the kindness of
strangers to take me in, feed me, and provide a place for me
to sleep.
Thanks to everyone who has encouraged me in this trip!
Please check back often for the much-desired stories! You
can find them by clicking on the bar just above this
paragraph.
If you would like to follow along with me, then check back
often to my blog which you can again find by clicking
above.
If you ever wish to write to me, simply send an e-mail to....
andy@becauseihavenowife.com
I look forward to traveling and sharing my experiences!
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