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Old 04-29-2004, 10:15 PM   #1
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Hey guys, I am new to the site and I just wanted to say THANKS THANKS THANKS so much because it the best travel site I have ever seen that is geared for backpackers/adventurers/anyone!!! I have read some of the messages boards and links, and have gotten really useful info and everyone here seems awesome! Just today, I got a message from Tecia as soon as I posted the first time and felt totally welcome (Granted, she thought I was someone else but still!!!!!!!!) Keep up the good work and hope to chat/post with everyone really soon before I head to Espana in a couple weeks!!!! Take care and thanks again!



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Old 04-29-2004, 10:17 PM   #2
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Great to have you here!!! Welcome!!
Best of luck with the trip to Spain!
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Old 04-29-2004, 10:25 PM   #3
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Weclome to the site U2fan!!

Glad to hear that you found everything so helpfull!
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Old 04-29-2004, 11:51 PM   #4
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Hey thanks for the positive review, its great to hear people say such wonderful things about the site. I must say Welcome to the boards and I hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

Have a great time on your trip, and if you need anything just ask.
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WELCOME U2FAN! ENJOY THE BOARDS!!!
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WELCOME to the family U2!!!!
you will love it here!!!! any questions ask away!!!!
Talk to you later and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
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Spain, eh? Whereabouts are you headed?

I love Spain and have had a blast both times I've been there...

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Old 05-02-2004, 09:23 AM   #8
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Hey Mike, I am starting in Paris, then going down to Nice or Cannes and traveling along the Riviera into Barcelona, then basically making a big counterclockwise loop around Spain and into Portugal, and ending in Pamplona before I head back to Paris to come home. And somewhere along the way darting into the middle to catch Toledo and Madrid. 2 months, most of it in Spain, so hopefully I'll be able to see a ton?!? Anything in particular you'd recommend?
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Well, my favorite town in Spain is Segovia (which you can do as a day trip from Madrid). Lots of history there...


Speaking of Madrid, those boys stay out ALL NIGHT LONG. I don't think I've run into a hardier set of partiers than the Madrid-lenos! And another weird thing if you don't speak Spanish: The further away you get in Spain from Madrid, the more willing people are to help you. In Madrid (the capital of Spain, which has been a pilgram/tourist destination for 1000 years), even the hotel owners pretend they don't understand English, or Italian, or whatever. I call it the Paris Effect. "Our language is an international language -- I don't need to know any other!"

However, I highly recommend southern Spain: Granada, Toledo, etc. Lots of history, Moorish architecture and gorgeous scenery. Sounds like you have a nice plan going, though.


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hey buddy!!! soak up the atmosphere here and and your soon to be adventure. live it up bro!
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it was good talking to ya U@....even if you are gonna be a DA. Anyway, have a wonderful time in EU...can't wait to meet up w/ u.

If you have any questions...I've done a lot of Homework on the whole Europe thing, let me know.

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If you will be in spain during the last week of august I recommend you head out to Valencia and make your way to the Tomatina (tomato festival)! I guarantee you will have a great time.

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