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
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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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Airline Woes Hit India Highflier (Jul 2, 2009 14:42) Jet Airways once seemed unstoppable, but the airline is struggling to stay aloft due to competition and high costs.
Airline-Sector Woes Slam India Highflier (Jul 2, 2009 05:19) India's Jet Airways once seemed unstoppable. Now, due to competition and high costs, the airline is struggling to stay aloft.
Is Tougher Airport Screening Going Too Far? (Jul 2, 2009 04:29) Two recent court cases question whether TSA searches—which the agency says have broadened to give screeners more judgment—have been going too far.
Tours for Pub Lovers (Jul 2, 2009 03:24) See the Guinness Storehouse and other notable watering holds on an Irish Pubs & Folklore tour, offered by Aer Lingus.
Kiosks to Help Trace Baggage (Jul 1, 2009 00:47) Air travelers will soon be able to trace checked luggage at self-service kiosks, in a development typical of airlines’ push to boost customer service while cutting costs.
Go Fourth, Wine Fans (Jun 30, 2009 00:26) Wine-related events will take place across the U.S. in celebration of Independence Day.
Opening Up the Silk Road (Jun 29, 2009 18:36) Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, three ancient cities in Uzbekistan, are portals to a world of Islamic treasures.
Provence, Intimate and Grand (Jun 27, 2009 01:56) In southern France, the Finicky Traveler column finds that a Four Seasons spread is lavish, while a well-situated former nunnery stumbles with its spa.
Wine Events: Go Fourth, Wine Fans (Jun 26, 2009 06:04) Wine-related events will take place across the U.S. in celebration of Independence Day.
Opening Up the Silk Road (Jun 26, 2009 05:57) Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, three ancient cities in Uzbekistan, are portals to a world of Islamic treasures.
