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  1. Millie
    April 16, 2017 @ 07:35

    Timmy: I can see that McTery resembles his Mom. This looks like it was a very special trip for all. The photos and story show a very loving, happy family.
    I noticed one of the curious jeepney ladies had butterfly images on her t-shirt. Remind you of anyone?
    Looking forward to the next story.
    Love, K.
    PS Cement? Pipes? Did Jeff sneak aboard?

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    • Tim Flanagan
      April 17, 2017 @ 20:45

      Funny, I was thinking about Jeff while I was there and how well he would fit in! I hadn’t noticed the butterflies even though I was sitting across from her for five hours. She had a bad knee and had to put her foot up next to me on my seat every now and then. Aunt Mina Lu?

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  2. Lori
    April 16, 2017 @ 08:28

    What a wonderful story……looking forward to the rest of it!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      April 17, 2017 @ 20:45

      Thanks for reading!

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  3. Diane Weisman
    April 16, 2017 @ 10:02

    Tim,
    Wow, what a day you had and what a wonderful story of family being reunited.
    Can’t wait for the next installment.
    Diane

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    • Tim Flanagan
      April 17, 2017 @ 20:45

      Coming soon!

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  4. Vicky Ann Deledda
    April 16, 2017 @ 17:16

    So glad the family photo shots came in handy, remember a lot of mine had snow in them! Not sure if I would have survived your “bus” ride and we thought the trips were long in Cambodia. I hope you will continue to be protected in the Philippines, stick by Theresa!
    Cement is way to heavy to be lifting on and off!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      April 17, 2017 @ 20:46

      I was in good hands there, but now I’m on my own in Cambodia, looking for the next family to write about!

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  5. Paula Agins
    April 16, 2017 @ 18:43

    Looking forward to more…………

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    • Tim Flanagan
      April 17, 2017 @ 20:47

      There’s a lot to tell!

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  6. Betsy Zarella Flanagan
    April 16, 2017 @ 19:52

    What a trip and homecoming for McTery. Love the pictures and can’t wait to see more. We miss you! xox

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    • Tim Flanagan
      April 17, 2017 @ 20:47

      Three more installments coming this week.

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  7. Deidre Toole
    April 18, 2017 @ 16:13

    WOW! What a journey you have had. LOVE the photos and videos too. Such beautiful faces, smiles, and laughter too.
    The colors of the fruits and vegetables at the market put our Stop and Shop to shame, though I will admit I would rather drive my car back home!
    It seems like every time you take a journey you never know where you will be going, but is always somewhere amazingly breathtaking and beautiful.
    I love your new definition of time! Stay safe and healthy!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      April 20, 2017 @ 00:22

      I’m thinking I’ll never be able to go to Stop and Shop again. Even the bananas here are so amazing they make the ones at home taste like plastic.

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  8. Rosie
    April 20, 2017 @ 08:12

    I so enjoy traveling along with you ! Each leg of your journey brings such different experiences yet the common thread seems to be the goodness and kindness of the people you meet. Enjoy!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      April 21, 2017 @ 04:33

      Very true. I’ve been so lucky to keep meeting such amazing people.

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  9. Linda A Wight
    April 22, 2017 @ 19:03

    Haven’t read the last three yet. I tried answering this one but kep messing up. What a bus ride! You meet the nicest people. McTery and his family are so cute. I could see they worked hard. Look forward to next parts. Realize u have moved on. Safe and happy travels, love Linda

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    • Tim Flanagan
      April 24, 2017 @ 03:09

      The best part has been, and continues to be, meeting such amazing people.

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