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To Travel the World

O, to travel the world when young Tales of adventure to be sung Cups raised with high expectations of romance and steamy flirtations Travel to Africa while you can to Indonesia and then Vietnam Cross oceans by ship and by plane Narrow mountain passes by train... There's a time to settle down But that time is not now You owe yourself your fair share of 'Awesomes' and 'Wows'

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L Milton Hankins

Date: 7/25/2022 2:05:00 PM

Oh, I heartily agree, gw. I've even started planning a trip to Viet Nam, probably in December or January at my advanced age. Nothing beats travel for broadening the mind and increasing our understanding of different peoples and cultures.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/26/2022 6:33:00 PM

Vietnam. Great people, I say. Taught a gaggle of them back in the day. International students. Sharp bunch!

Michael Tor
Date: 7/25/2022 9:19:00 PM

Milton please read my response to you below on Gershon's poem, To travel the World and please read my request to you. Thank you Milton...

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/25/2022 12:55:00 PM

the best thing i ever did was bop around europe with 2 friends and a knapsack for 5 months after i graduated from college, gershon. that was the last time i had no responsibilities and it was a time i'll always cherish...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/26/2022 6:32:00 PM

Better 'no responsibilities' than no response, as in pulse...

Valsa George

Date: 7/24/2022 9:38:00 PM

To be a globe trotter is indeed exciting and adventurous especially in young days ! These travels will give plenty of chances for romance and flirtation! Really enjoyed .

Michael Tor

Date: 7/24/2022 8:24:00 PM

Thanks for taking me on that journey. Took the Amtrak from NY to Sacremento and it was the most scenic and touching ride and vacation I ever had. Those three days I will always cherish, on that Train. America is beautiful and to see it by train is amazing Gershon.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/26/2022 1:10:00 PM

We flew to San Diego because we both wanted to see the pandas. Deb had just been diagnosed with a tumor on a kidney, and, although we had a splendid time, that was on our mind and we knew she would face surgery as soon as we got home. It was cancer, of course, and the story is downhill from there. It's a bit difficult to write of those last joyous days, Michael, but I'll give it some thought.

Michael Tor
Date: 7/25/2022 9:17:00 PM

Wow Milton you should write a story about that special train ride you took with your beloved, Deb. I am sure the scenery was splendid and you and her share special moments on that train ride. Please write a narrative on that trip. All of us would love to be part of that Special train ride you shared with Deb. I am sure it would be a heartfelt write from you. Please do that for all of us. Thank you for hearing my request Milton.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/25/2022 2:07:00 PM

Excuse me for interrupting, Michael. Deb and I took Amtrak from San Diego to Seattle, then across to Winona, Minn before flying home. It was our last trip together. A great time, and I highly recommend train travel.