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Colin Durrant's avatar

Oh wow! That’s always been on my list 😊

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Julie Dee's avatar

Mine too. Did not disappoint. Was incredible. Best place I’ve been, all things considered.

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Mark Fletton's avatar

I'm sure it is.

However, you're likely to see more lizards and insects in Westminster than you ever did a year ago.

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Julie Dee's avatar

This is very true, Mark. And sharks and other predators.

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Prof. Nicholesh Wash's avatar

You must try the Mountains of Everest . I'm there ...

I love it here .

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Julie Dee's avatar

Maybe I will one day :)

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Tree Langdon's avatar

I’m recommending you….. and removing most of my recommendations for larger, more famous writers here. The smaller writers need to support each other here💜

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Julie Dee's avatar

Thank you. That’s kind. Glad you enjoyed the piece ❤️

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Tara Deacon's avatar

What a neat place to be transported to this evening! Thanks for taking us all there Julie!! Totally enjoyed the trip! 💓

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Jo-Ann Petrarca's avatar

What an amazing trip Julie and happy you had such a wonderfully relaxing time.

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Julie Dee's avatar

Yes, I felt such harmony with nature.

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Christian Thompson's avatar

Travel writing at its absolute best. You fill up our senses. I hope you get the room to roam again soon.

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Julie Dee's avatar

Thanks. I’m having a couple of days in Dorset in mid May. Not quite the same but very much looking forward to it.

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Christian Thompson's avatar

Enjoy. I was down there for a memorial last summer. Stayed at the same pub that the character in my novel did, which I got a bit of a kick out of.

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Julie Dee's avatar

Excellent! I have only really been to Bournemouth but this time I wanted to visit the Jurassic coast; Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Portland Bill.

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Cori Bren's avatar

It looks simply amazing. Can’t wait to see it with my own eyes.

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Julie Dee's avatar

Are you visiting?

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Cori Bren's avatar

I just started a retirement travel wish list and I love skipping a household project for exotic travel.

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Julie Dee's avatar

I hear ya :)

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TheArmchairDweller's avatar

Truly once in a lifetime stuff for so many people. What an experience to have had!

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Julie Dee's avatar

Oh man! It was off the charts. I love a far flung place, the further away, the better.

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TheArmchairDweller's avatar

I hear you… I’ve always liked the idea of seeing some of the Fijian islands… the problem is I don’t think I’d want to come back 😂

Fair play for you to taking the trip though, love seeing people truly live their life 🙌🏼

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Julie Dee's avatar

Yes, I have been to Hawaii but would love to visit another pacific island. I think maybe Vanuatu appeals because of its remoteness/lack of tourists.

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TheArmchairDweller's avatar

Vanuatu would be bucket list material too, especially as it’s largely unseen by the majority of the world.

I really hope you make it out there and love every moment of it!

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Julie Dee's avatar

Thats what I mean. It’s one of the things I’ve discovered about myself - I dislike tourist traps. Galápagos limit the number of visas every year so it never gets too silly.

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TheArmchairDweller's avatar

Too true… and having seen some of these landmarks, they’ve all been commercialised and monetised… I’m on holiday to get away from that shit 😂

You’re the only person I know of that’s ever made the trip, it’s certainly a unique story and I hope you continue to make them!

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

I looked at the photo of your face and could feel the relaxation, Julie. This is a lovely piece of travel writing and the videos and pictures are incredible. I agree. Travel is never a waste of money.

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Julie Dee's avatar

The articles I linked to at the bottom go into it all in more detail. I was only there 8 days and managed to write 5 long pieces. I think that shows you how crazy about the place I was😂😂

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

It looks amazing. All those seals! Just wow.

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Julie Dee's avatar

I know! That was the busiest bit for seals/sea lions. Really lovely to see though.

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Prof. Nicholesh Wash's avatar

......and yeah ....if you wanna check out trained clapping seals in the US , DO check out Pres. Trump's cabinet !

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