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My 25 Counties Journey

A DAY BEFORE OUR DEPARTURE FROM SAN FRANCISCO, my BIL handed me two pieces of paper and told me that I would be needing them when I reach home. hahahaha... He really has a good sense of humour! He knows that I own a blog and I write a lot of crazy stuff there and many times, I ended up giving wrong information too... hahahaha...

Well, what would one expect from a human being absent minded like me?  Or should I say... a poor memory?  So.... in order to set things right, he took the trouble to make photostat a map out, outlined it with green pen and then write down all the counties that he had taken me!  Isn't that nice!!  *To be on the safe side so that I won't be giving out wrong and inaccurate information.. that's me!

Okay, let me see... where have I actually been to....

And the arrows showed that I have been to Nevada and Arizona too!  
Isn't my BIL meticulous!
Just look at that... 25 COUNTIES!
Did we really pass through all those small towns?
Maybe most of the time, I was half asleep, I guess... hahahaa...
No wonder whenever we passed through some towns, I got jerked up from the "driver" and after a mumble from me...."Yes, ok...." I was back to dreamland.... ZZZzzzz....
Anyway, whatever it takes, I really appreciate all their thoughts for giving us such a meaningful kind of vacation..... Miss them much!!  Hopefully will see them REAL soon!!


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  1. [SK]August 6, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    that is no joke at all.. 25 counties in 2 months, and look at how big an area you have covered on the map!! and indeed your BIL is really a meticulous person and one very hospitable person.. :)

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    1. ReanaclaireAugust 7, 2015 at 2:06 PM

      If he didn't write down, I didn't know where I actually been ... only a few places I know..

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  2. wennAugust 7, 2015 at 12:19 AM

    So nice of your BIL to take you touring around USA. Wish I could do that too..

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  3. suituapuiAugust 7, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    Your BIL is such an organised guy, very systematic...no cincai cincai kind of person.

    I envy you - so much energy plus you have the chance to travel. I'd usually choose to laze around and relax in the hotel room though, I'm so lazy...and will venture out only when it is time to eat. :D

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    1. ReanaclaireAugust 7, 2015 at 2:07 PM

      I am also like that... 2 months.. and most of the time lazing at home after cooking.. and watching netflix!

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  4. LibbyAugust 7, 2015 at 6:00 AM

    I would be tired out to travel 25 countries within 2 months

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    1. ReanaclaireAugust 7, 2015 at 2:08 PM

      Not countries.. counties only.. hahahha.. passing by...

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  5. Irene TanAugust 7, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    Your BIL has that brilliant idea. Looking at the outlined map give me a shock. What a vast area you have travel to. I surrender and won't be that adventurous like you.

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    1. ReanaclaireAugust 7, 2015 at 2:25 PM

      I didn't do anything but to sit there and look see.. and Zzzzzz... hahahaa..

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  6. Princess RibbonAugust 7, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Wah, very "sai sum" of your bil.. Good idea leh.. But normally, I'll note down everything in my hp, senang..But since this is dealing with maps and all, then bil's idea memang best..

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    1. ReanaclaireAugust 7, 2015 at 2:26 PM

      He knows better... I am just a tourist... :) eat, walk sleep...

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  7. Rose worldAugust 7, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    That was quite a list. So many countries you have covered. What a great adventure.

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  8. Somewhere in SingaporeAugust 7, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    I opposite with Suituapui, i would loves to venture out and racky the place...

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    1. ReanaclaireAugust 7, 2015 at 2:26 PM

      I also explore provided the weather is good.. :)

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  9. RealGunnersAugust 7, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    No worries, when they come visit you in Malaysia, you can return favor by bringing them on an epic food trail around the whole country! :D

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    1. ReanaclaireAugust 7, 2015 at 2:27 PM

      That was what I did too..but I didn't outline the map.. hahahaaa

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  10. PHAugust 7, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    That's quite a number of counties you have covered. Most people won't remember unless they write it down. Good thing your BIL did it for you :D

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    1. ReanaclaireAugust 7, 2015 at 2:27 PM

      Yes and now I post it up so that I can remember... otherwise sure gone with the wind! :)

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  11. Nancy ChanAugust 7, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    Your BIL is a very thoughtful person too. And he took the trouble to do it for you. You are so blessed! So when is your next destination! So fun to travel with you through your posting!

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  12. Twilight ManAugust 12, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    What an interesting way to note the counties you have left your footprints. My friend does the same for Thailand as he wants to cover all the "Jangwats" which are like province.
    I never thought of this good counties idea while there except that I only counted the number of states in US.

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