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First Stop: Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, July 30th, 2004

After a late night packing, I somehow managed to get up early to say goodbye to my dad and sister before my mom drove me to the airport for my flight to Atlanta, where I planned to stay with a couple of friends: my former co-worker Sean and his wife Jen.

Sean moved from Morrison Hershfield’s Toronto office down to our Atlanta office some four years ago now, and I’ve been promising him I’d visit soon ever since. At long last I got to keep my promise (albeit a bit late.)
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Packing

Wednesday, July 28th, 2004

At long, long last it’s finally starting to hit me. After tomorrow morning I won’t see most of my family, my house, my friends, and pretty much anything else that’s part of home for a full year.
I think all the rushing around and making final arrangements today in preparation for departing tomorrow was what finally succeeded in drilling it into my head.
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Saying Goodbyes

Friday, July 23rd, 2004
One part of travelling that is somewhat less fun than others is saying goodbyes. To friends, family, and even just to home… Thus, before leaving, I’ve embarked on a whirlwind tour of southern Ontario to visit all of my relatives ... [Continue reading this entry]

A visit to Montreal

Sunday, July 18th, 2004
This entry is being prepared a bit after the fact, but I still thought I ought to include a brief summary of the first bit of travel that’s at least vaguely connected to my worldwide wanderings: A visit to ... [Continue reading this entry]

Introduction

Wednesday, July 14th, 2004
Hello! (For those of you who don’t know me already) I’m Llew. Welcome to my travel ‘blog. By checking out this page periodically you’ll be able to follow me on my (roughly) year long trip round the ... [Continue reading this entry]

The Man and the Plan

Thursday, July 8th, 2004
My name's Llew (short for Llewellyn) Bardecki, and I'm eagerly anticipating my departure on an upcoming year-long Round The World trip. To this point I've spent most of my life (24 of 28 years) living in Toronto, Canada with ... [Continue reading this entry]