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Half-way around the World and back again

Tom's adventures through California, Fiji, New Zealand, Sydney and New York with three mates for 5 months. This site is a collection of photos, diaries, notes and thoughts.

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Long live your dreams

14th January 2006 - the final post, from London

When I left I couldn't believe I was going. I had a small book of tickets and some money. I had no idea what to expect or what to think, other than to go with the flow and see where I end up.

I can't believe I'm home now. Everything is as it was when I left, little has changed. I don't really know why I'm surprised by that. Driving along the M25 today with one of my friends, I found the hills and farms all so novel. There's nowhere else in the world like Britain; it's glorious.

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Rach

You start at the beginning
And you finish at the end
And remember that where're you are
You'll always have a friend

Taupo

Many people will walk in and out or your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.

250 grams

The amount of chocolate stolen by the squirrels in Yosemite

Lonley Planet quote of the month

The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see.
G.K. Chesterton

Bounty Island

To meet, to know and to part is the saddest thing for the human heart

The Onion

"Jennifer Aniston finally reveals hairstyle that repulsed Brad Pitt"

Advert in NY

Money can't buy you happiness, unless you buy marshmallows, which are kinda the same thing.

Nudist beach

Sign in the hostel: "Fancy going to a NUDE BEACH? In this weather? Are you crazy? Well for all those crazy people..."

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