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Correcting papers, listening to old records (yes, I've got a record player). It's a nice day.

Don Dixon

she had insect eyes but I could still see that the look she gave came to me

You asked for it (11)

Tell me about some of the travels of your adulthood, specifically the first one you can recall, and your most memorable one (requested by tbone)

I grew up in a small town. Big compared to all surrounding villages, yet small enough not to be considered a city. My parents took us (I’ve got a little sister) on a holiday every year, sometimes even twice, when they could afford a skiing holiday as well. By the time I was 12 I had seen the UK, Belgium, Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland and a tiny bit of Italy.

Yet considering the protected environment of my hometown, it was not very likely that I would turn out the traveller I am since the last decade. I guess the process started in 1991.
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(You asked for it, a series I started to give anyone the opportunity to tell me what to write. You want to tell me as well: leave a comment or mail me (E-mail in user info). This was part 11, no request waiting at the moment. Looking forward to the next request.)