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**simply_angelic** · 01-25-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BedtimeontheMoon

Mike,

I think my new goal in life is to be to as many countries as you have! lol You have quite a travel resume!

My goal is to not only be to as many countries as mike...but to travel to MORE countries than mike

I'm not one for second place lol...

Mike you've got 20 years or so on me, but I'm gaining....

**pinknic38** · 01-25-2009, 05:41 PM

I just want to go somewhere Mike hasn't been. That will satisfy me for now because I know I have a LOT of catching up to do if I want to even come close to Mike. And Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan don't count cos it wasn't for pleasure so much as it was for business...

(though it was cool to spend time in Kyrgyzstan).

I think Colombia might be the moneymaker.

**worldwidemike** · 01-26-2009, 06:15 AM

How can Afghanistan not count, Nicole? You LIVED there. You see so much more of a country, and learn so much more of a culture, when you've lived there for a number of months, or years. And Laura -- you've been to a number of places that I haven't in Africa. I mean, heck, you opened me up to the possibility of the Dem. Rep. of the Congo. After you said what you did, I grab the newest Lonely Planet at the bookstore and read up on taking side trips to there across the border from other countries. I would never have known it was possible if it hadn't been for you doing the trailblazing.

But, anyway, thanks for the props, folks...!

worldwidemike

**ajb3000** · 01-26-2009, 08:24 AM

So Mike, how many countries have you been to?

Also a friend of mine has recently got back from a short trip to Mali, if you have any questions I could put you in contact with him.

**joe7f** · 01-26-2009, 03:11 PM

Screw Amazing race. CBS listen up: Mike vs Adam in a traveling contest.

--Joey

**Esterina** · 01-26-2009, 03:55 PM

^^^

And thanks to you Joey and Nicole, I know a bit more of english and the american culture ! :D

**pinknic38** · 01-26-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Esterina

And thanks to you Joey and Nicole, I know a bit more of english and the american culture ! :D

what can I say?

**joe7f** · 01-26-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Esterina

^^^

And thanks to you Joey and Nicole, I know a bit more of english and the american culture ! :D

I would say that we are fine ambassadors of American culture.

--Joey

**Esterina** · 01-26-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pinknic38

what can I say?

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Originally Posted by joe7f

I would say that we are fine ambassadors of American culture.

--Joey

You can be proud of yourselves.

Back to Mali now...

**pinknic38** · 01-26-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by joe7f

I would say that we are fine ambassadors of American culture.

agreed! duh!

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Originally Posted by Esterina

You can be proud of yourselves.

Back to Mali now...

LOL sorry Mike we've hijacked this thread twice.... hahahahaha

**worldwidemike** · 01-27-2009, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ajb3000

So Mike, how many countries have you been to?

Also a friend of mine has recently got back from a short trip to Mali, if you have any questions I could put you in contact with him.

-- I have to recount them, but it's in the 70s.

And Adam, I think you've been to quite a few more countries than I had at your age. So, in my opinion, you're winning Joey's "amazing race"...

And that would be great if you could put me in contact with your friend who's been to Mali. I do have a few questions for them. I've done quite a bit of research, but hearing the scoop from someone who's recently been there is always the best.

worldwidemike