Welcome to the official
web site of the Long Sabbatical 2000! It represents the fulfillment
of a dream that's been a year in the making for both of us. We hope
that those who stop by for a visit leave with several things:
An understanding of who we are
and what made us decide to spend a year circumnavigating the globe
Some information on how we prepared
for the trip
The latest on where we are, what
we're doing, and who we're meeting
Some information that might help
you in planning your own adventures
A lasting image of the people
and places we've seen
A different view of the world
Starting in February of 2000, we'll
leave our home in Atlanta and head out for parts unknown (well, somewhat
unknown. We know basically where we're going, but plans are always
subject to change!). We hope to be awed by incredible natural beauty
and changed by the culture and history of places and people. We
want to get to know ourselves, each other, and friends along the way.
In an effort to keep those at home updated with news of our adventure,
we've enlisted the help of that ubiquitous tool that we don't know how
we ever lived without, the World Wide Web. We'll be updating the
site as we travel in Journal 2000, so we invite
you to sit back, read along, and experience the world from our perspective.
Peace,
- Christie and Wiley Long
We buy our books from Amazon.com,
our travel health insurance from imglobal, our ski
insurance from ColoHealth.com, and some of our nutritional supplements
from The Life Extension Foundation. Help keep this website free
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Take Monday Off: Charleston (May 16, 2012 21:05) Pack a week's worth of carriage rides, antebellum-home tours, bluegrass evenings and shrimp-and-grits feasts into one long South Carolina weekend.
Azerbaijan's Odd Fleet of Purple London Taxis (May 15, 2012 12:44) The maker of London's famous taxis is working full tilt to satisfy a determined customer: the president of Azerbaijan.
Connecticut Aims for Revitalization (May 15, 2012 02:53) After allocating $27 million toward a soul-searching advertising campaign, Connecticut proclaimed that the state is "Still Revolutionary."
The Many Ways to Catch Shut-Eye in the Sky (May 14, 2012 21:24) In the plush world of business-class cabins, airlines adopt different layouts for their beds. Designs include herringbone, V-shaped, staggered and even "yin yang."
Revving Up in Monte Carlo (May 14, 2012 06:54) For motor-racing enthusiasts, May brings the best of the new and the old to Monte Carlo, with a three-day Historic Grand Prix followed by the main Formula One event.
Only In…Puebla, Mexico (May 10, 2012 21:58) In the tradition-rich Mexican state of Puebla, culture hounds can unleash their inner luchadors, visit a village made from shipping containers and learn to cook insects.
Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc (May 4, 2012 19:30) The 105-mile Mont Blanc trail through Italy, France and Switzerland is a test of endurance and appetite, with tough climbs, world-class cheese and charming (and less charming) inns along the way.
Rethinking the Lowly Boarding Pass (May 3, 2012 02:57) Delta redesigns boarding passes to make them easier to read and useful for a flight with multiple stops.
In L.A., Fight Takes Off Over Struggling Airport (May 3, 2012 01:18) Ontario, Calif., is trying to win back control of its airport from Los Angeles. Now, local officials have called in a new pitchman: Tommy Lasorda.
