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  1. Paula Agins
    May 19, 2017 @ 05:20

    Your words are so true. How did we get this way?

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  2. Betsy Zarella Flanagan
    May 19, 2017 @ 06:35

    Love the pictures and seeing Ricardo Just a reminder that tipping is “expected” when you stay here Safe travels back, looking forward to hearing about your stay at the refugee camp.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 12, 2017 @ 07:18

      Do you accept Vietnamese Dong? I have thousands.

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  3. Lori
    May 19, 2017 @ 07:40

    Just think about how much you will have teach us upon your return! We will all benefit from your experiences in many many ways!!!! I know we already have and look forward to more important life lessons when you come home.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 12, 2017 @ 07:19

      That’s why I’m writing now, so I don’t forget all of this.

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  4. Sharon Eash
    May 19, 2017 @ 14:11

    I missed that you were going to be in SF. 🙁 I would have come up to see you if it was possible. I would have loved to see Ricardo as well. I will say that life in the Bay Area (SF) is not much like the rest of CA. 🙂 Though tipping is expected. lol

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 12, 2017 @ 07:20

      Sorry we missed you, Sharon. It was a quick trip and my first time to SF or California. I’ll be out there again in November for a conference.

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  5. LInda A Wight
    May 19, 2017 @ 18:03

    Back to civilization as we know it – though I never made it to S F. I think they empty the city during weekends 🙂 Nice to see you and Ricardo. Your head must be spinning such a long trip. Looking forward to hearing about the camps. Love,Linda

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 12, 2017 @ 07:21

      I’m back from the camp. Feels like I’ve been away for months. Posts coming soon.

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  6. Rosie
    May 19, 2017 @ 21:57

    Tim, your adventures pose many questions and thoughts of our world as we know it in comparison to the way of life in other areas. Truly a special experience for you! And all of us as readers.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 12, 2017 @ 07:21

      Thank you, Rosie.

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  7. Carole
    May 21, 2017 @ 12:46

    Looks like you’re ready to return – and yes, I’m still complaining about the timing culture 😉 Take it easy out there!!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 12, 2017 @ 07:23

      Oh, how I miss those cheap meals and beverages at the Balcony Hotel!

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  8. Carole
    May 21, 2017 @ 12:46

    Typo – tipping culture!! 🙂

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  9. Vicky Ann Deledda
    May 22, 2017 @ 14:08

    After spending only a month overseas, I do agree with the comments you made concerning the difference between our two cultures. I do prefer the warm, friendly “non -complaining” attitudes of strangers that I had the privilege of being with, many who became instant friends. Thank you for bringing this to everyone’s attention. Traveling as we did, I’m sure, helps to build character.
    Nice pictures with your son!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 12, 2017 @ 07:23

      Thanks!

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  10. Marika Heughins
    June 12, 2017 @ 10:30

    Everyone should experience the different cultures to see our culture through a different lens. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 15, 2017 @ 03:20

      I agree!

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