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As of Monday morning, a bit less than 48 hours away for me, I'll be embarking on an 8-month journey that will span 3 continents. This means that I won't really be able to visit ILx anymore. I'm not sure that I've actually made any impact on this board, but it's a little sad that I have to leave.

For those of you who are interested, my itinerary:

Chile (Santiago, Antofagasta, Puerto Mont) - 20 days.
Argentina (Buenos Aires) - 4 days.
France (Paris, possibly Tolouse and other places) - 11 days.
Italy (Florence, Rome, possibly Milan) - 10 days.
Spain (Madrid (principally), Barcelona, and others) - 5 months.
Portugal (in the middle of the above period) - 2 weeks.
Germany (Berlin, and undecided others) - 10 days.
England (London) - 3 days. (FAP!)
China (Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Hong Kong) - 2 weeks.
Japan (Osaka, Tokyo) - 1 week.
Indonesia (Bali) - 4 days. (to unwind)

I'm taking my girlfriend for the most part, but she'll be staying in Barcelona while I'm in Madrid. (this is so we can both learn Spanish properly - she's advanced enough to cope with Catalan whereas I'm a complete beginner)

So, yeah, I'm going to miss you guys. *sniff*

― Andrew (enneff), Saturday, 30 November 2002 00:31 (twenty-three years ago)

What amazing travels you'll have! Do come back when you get back! Bon voyage!

― J0hn Darn13ll3 (J0hn Darn13ll3), Saturday, 30 November 2002 00:33 (twenty-three years ago)

We'll miss you too, Andrew - we all worship you for server provision, besides everything else. I'll buy you a drink or two in London - do get in touch so that we can have a FAP in your honour.

― Martin Skidmore (Martin Skidmore), Saturday, 30 November 2002 00:36 (twenty-three years ago)

we expect you to blog the trip!

― M Matos (M Matos), Saturday, 30 November 2002 00:40 (twenty-three years ago)

(you lucky bastard! have a GREAT time!)

― M Matos (M Matos), Saturday, 30 November 2002 00:40 (twenty-three years ago)

I will update my blog as frequently as I can:

http://nf.wh3rd.net/

― Andrew (enneff), Saturday, 30 November 2002 00:53 (twenty-three years ago)

"I made no impact on ILX"

What, apart from saving it? ;)

Have a great time, and if you FA in London the P is on me!

― Tom (Groke), Saturday, 30 November 2002 00:59 (twenty-three years ago)

Definitely treat Andrew to anything and everything should you encounter him on his travels! He's a smart, funny gent and a half and meeting him was one of the many highlights of my trip to Australia. Best of luck and keep in touch! Try and sneak in a quick American visit if you can! ;-)

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Saturday, 30 November 2002 02:30 (twenty-three years ago)

bon voyage! thanks for all yr help on the boards and with my computer questions!

― ron (ron), Saturday, 30 November 2002 02:35 (twenty-three years ago)

i hope you have a wonderful trip andrew, and keep safe on your travels!

― donna (donna), Saturday, 30 November 2002 03:08 (twenty-three years ago)

that's very exciting! have a wonderful time!

― Maria (Maria), Saturday, 30 November 2002 05:27 (twenty-three years ago)

Chile (Santiago, Antofagasta, Puerto Mont) - 20 days.

Argentina (Buenos Aires) - 4 days.

Youre doing 20 days in Chile + 4 in Argentina but youre not hitting Brasil?? Pff...

― Chupa-Cabras (vicc13), Saturday, 30 November 2002 05:32 (twenty-three years ago)

be careful in bali - they sacrifice animals to mourn the dead.

be careful in buenos aires - they sacrifice animals to feed themselves.

― Queen G (Queeng), Saturday, 30 November 2002 05:40 (twenty-three years ago)

have fun - i wish i could afford a trip like that, wow! my friends were in Xian this summer, they told me it's awesome, you'll love it I'm sure!

― V or maybe Vee, Saturday, 30 November 2002 07:08 (twenty-three years ago)

wow! have fun! see many things! thanks for saving us from probable doom and destruction! you will be missed!

― mitch lastnamewithheld (mitchlnw), Saturday, 30 November 2002 10:01 (twenty-three years ago)

yo andrew, see you in london maybe

― mark s (mark s), Saturday, 30 November 2002 11:30 (twenty-three years ago)

Don't miss out on Venice particularly if you can get there before the end of January.

― Ed (dali), Saturday, 30 November 2002 12:44 (twenty-three years ago)

You think it's going to fall into the sea that soon, Ed?

― Martin Skidmore (Martin Skidmore), Saturday, 30 November 2002 12:49 (twenty-three years ago)

it's already in the sea martin

do keep up

― mark s (mark s), Saturday, 30 November 2002 12:53 (twenty-three years ago)

aw. im going to thailand soon to teach english. have fun times etc. i will miss those mid night online dance mash potatoe sessions, though.

― ***1979*** (***1979***), Saturday, 30 November 2002 13:12 (twenty-three years ago)

Have a yahoo seriously good time Andrew. So many exciting tales await!

― N. (nickdastoor), Saturday, 30 November 2002 13:19 (twenty-three years ago)

A 'yahoo serious good time'? - I've been prompted to stare at my monitor before but not goggle.

You are a lucky bastard. Take care, Andrew.

― dwh (dwh), Saturday, 30 November 2002 13:28 (twenty-three years ago)

Nah, venice is best when its seriously cold

― Ed (dali), Saturday, 30 November 2002 13:40 (twenty-three years ago)

So you can skate on the canals?

― Martin Skidmore (Martin Skidmore), Saturday, 30 November 2002 13:56 (twenty-three years ago)

Ed, the coldest I have ever been in my entire life was in Venice.

(well maybe this is an exageration, but I wouldn't call that kind of cold a good thing, and I'm generally happier in colder climes)

― Anna (Anna), Saturday, 30 November 2002 15:17 (twenty-three years ago)

Have a good trip!! Make sure you post pictures, coz reality internet was cool!! See ya!

― jel -- (jel), Saturday, 30 November 2002 16:21 (twenty-three years ago)

i hate europeans bitching about the cold, have you seen inuvik wimps?

― anthony easton (anthony), Saturday, 30 November 2002 20:59 (twenty-three years ago)

Anthony - I was sitting on a river taxi with only fisnets and peep-toe fucsha shoes on my feet. I couldn't move my toes for half an hour afterwards.

Yes, I am a wimp. I am also an impractical wimp who thinks British phlegm will get her through the cold in impractical clothing.

But you can at least give me style points?

― Anna (Anna), Saturday, 30 November 2002 23:17 (twenty-three years ago)

ach, they're just nesh Anthony

― RickyT (RickyT), Saturday, 30 November 2002 23:18 (twenty-three years ago)

taking sides: British phelgm vs everyone else's phlegm

(clue: ours is not green )

― mark s (mark s), Saturday, 30 November 2002 23:20 (twenty-three years ago)

phlegm?

― gareth (gareth), Sunday, 1 December 2002 04:30 (twenty-three years ago)

i guess i'm late for this, but andrew, feel free to get in touch when you're in madrid: i'm there at least once a month.
i owe you a pint (or should we trade it for some tapas) for hosting this board!

― joan vich (joan vich), Monday, 2 December 2002 11:43 (twenty-three years ago)

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