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As a homebody with slight agoraphobia, your travelogues are inspiring Sharron!

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Armchair travel. I do it myself, now. Thanks Clancy

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Cheerio mate. You accentuate words with a voice so clear and have an ear to traipse around the globe. I’ll check your travel logs and know they will float my boat. Get back to you soon after seeing what you wrote.

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Thanks, and Bon Voyage.

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Nov 20Liked by Sharron Bassano

Gotta be careful of those accents. How nice to go so often to the the lands you love. Money well spent.

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I keep telling myself that. Thanks Ron

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An investment in the bank of joy - the memories you have and the stories you tell are priceless. I've never been to some of those places and never will - so it's a special treat to read about them through the words of someone who has.

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Thank you, Janice, for traveling along with me. I love it when I can travel with YOU as well. You have taken me to Alaska and to Utah... and let's see...where else?

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Nov 20Liked by Sharron Bassano

I never been to Italy, but your writing makes me feel as if I have!

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Oh! So good to hear it! That is my sole aim in the travel tales - to set readers down in the actual multi-sensory setting, to give the experience of being there. You have made my day with this comment.

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Nov 20Liked by Sharron Bassano

I also feel as though I’ve ridden the Santa Cruz bus too!

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My apologies. ha ha ha!

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Nov 20Liked by Sharron Bassano

Love this

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Thank you, Carol!

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Nov 21Liked by Sharron Bassano

I just love your travel pieces, Sharron.

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Thanks, my hero. I hope you are safe, warm, and content in the southland there…

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Nov 21Liked by Sharron Bassano

I always enjoy listening to you tell your tales. I always learn something new or look at life a little differently. Your final paragraph will remain with me for a long time…very moving!

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Oh, good! Glad you liked reading this, Justin. I have been producing a lot of short pieces lately. Experimenting with voice overs ( mixed results) and evocative related music ( pretty satisfying, so far.) I can’t seem to jump into longer works right now and am enjoying the micros.

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Nov 22Liked by Sharron Bassano

Keep doing what you’re doing, my friend! Your micros are excellent, and the added elements make these pieces shine even brighter. I personally love the voice overs. You have a true knack for it!

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22 hrs ago·edited 10 hrs agoAuthor

Yaaaay! Thanks, Justin, for always pulling me up!

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Great memories are worth more than gold.

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👍🏻🌿

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Nov 21Liked by Sharron Bassano

Great pieces. Dialects are sometimes difficult to understand. Takes some getting used to. And travel! Great 😊

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Thank you, Yael!

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Nov 21Liked by Sharron Bassano

22 trips to Europe in 25 years! That's quite something. Would love to hear your thoughts on the pros and cons of solo travel.

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Here you go, Jim. This will make you laugh. Traveling solo pitfalls…and pleasures

https://sharronbassano.substack.com/p/copy-the-half-star-50-a-night-very?utm_source=publication-search

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17 hrs agoLiked by Sharron Bassano

Love this post of yours. But still wondering why do you prefer solo trips? I've done lots of solo travel but now think I want to find a good travel buddy for my next trip.

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Thanks, for this question, Jim. I think it is because I am selfish and want the experience all to myself? Also, I cannot bear constant streams of chatter. I need quiet reflection so I can "ingest" what I am experiencing. Funny, though, I took my old mother along on three trips and we were perfectly matched travelers. BUT I spent. most of my time considering HER needs, making it perfect for her. It was a pleasure, but a different sort of trip. Where do you want to travel next? I'd love to hear where you have been.

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12 hrs agoLiked by Sharron Bassano

I would have been confused by the accent, as well, Sharon. Hilarious! I admire your adventurous spirit and courage. Mexico has been my only foreign destination.

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Ah, Mexico. That was my very first foreign destination. But I never traveled alone there. For some reason Mexico feels like the unsafest place I have even been. Not sure why. Where did you go when you were there, KC? Did you fly? Train? Drive?

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