Here, There and Everywhere

For LL

From restaurants on top of mountains to snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, from the Grand Canyon to India and China, from Milford Sound (New Zealand) to Manhattan - they are just a few of the places and things I have seen and done since you went your way LL. I know you realise that you have missed out big time. All down to what you said " Why do I always make the wrong decisions".

I will keep repeating your words as a reminder of what could have been ... for you.

To emphasise the point, here is a gallery of photos from over the years you missed with me. Just a selection of places - not exhaustive. They are in no particular order, date or place ....

From the 'B's :

Bath to Brisbane via...

 Bath UK

I was 'posted' here twice in two different occupations. Once with the Navy and once in my banking career, briefly.

 Bath UK

Bath UK - who is that guy?

  Bergen, Norway

Taken one cold evening just a few years back.

 En-route to Boston, Mass 

Taken while driving down I-95 from Kennebunkport to Boston. April of this year.

Brisbane, Queensland 

Sarasota, Florida

Singapore

Skyros, Greece

That house, above, has been sold. I now have a different one on the blocks. Too many memories in the old one.

 Milford Sound, South Island, NZ

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Queenstown, NZ

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Southern Alps, NZ

Lake Oswego

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Oregon

Pendleton Rodeo (Oregon)

and 

A Man in Rodeo Mood in Oregon

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 Oregon Shore

I drive out to this favorite spot LL and often have a picnic on a good day. About 40-50 miles from Lake Oswego. 

Dallas

Taken from Rick's car last year. Rick is my oil and shale partner and an old Navy buddy (USN in his case).

 Oahu, Hawaii

 Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, Oahu

 Maui, Hawaii

I have a home here. Another you missed out on LL.

East Coast, Oahu

They filmed part of the movie Jurassic Park in this area.

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I think that will do for now. It isn't exhaustive, of course. Just think what you missed through making the wrong decision. I have snorkelled on the Great Barrier Reef, climbed awesome glaciers in New Zealand (Franz Josef), explored Alaska, walked the Great Wall of China and seen all of Europe ... all the way to the Ural Mountains. Visited Israel, Egypt, Brazil and Caribbean islands and not least been on safari in South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania. That is just a taster to add to those mentioned at the beginning of this blog.

What have you done in the last thirteen years, LL? I make the point because I know you regret in your heart of hearts, both your actions and your decision.

That will do for now. I'm travelling to Denia today...

Ciao