A special THANKS to “OMI”
my wife’s good friend
who works as flight attendant for an US carrier
who allowed my wife Miyuki to be her “Companion”
which by the same token allowed me to be my Wife’s “Buddy”
and travel around the globe for almost nothing ….
… for 18 months …
THANKS “OMI”
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in San Jose ; USA. ~ 2007 and 2008
Getting ready for San Francisco Marathon
THANKS to Rogers, Meg, Dylan for Everything ….and Lucas for “Nothing”
We appreciated staying with you
Thanks to Rogers for Running with us.
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in BA, Argentina~ 2008
In our Way to Ushuaia Marathon
Nap, We liked spending a week with you at your place …
You have been a very entertaining Host …. lol !
Take care and Many Thanks
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In Québec, Canada ~ 2008
running SSQ 1/2 Marathon
“Tux” has been extremely kind to borrow his father’s car to drive us around during our Stay…
Pure Quebecois Hospitality!
We are very grateful !
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Rio, Brazil 2008
running TAM-Marathon
Raphael has; with the Acoruja Team; open their arms to me
Allowing me to become a Full time Member …
Running Worlwide with their Colours
– Love to them –
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in Lévis, Canada ~ 2008
running SSQ 1/2 Marathon
Thankful respect to Paul …
And to Huguette ..
For giving us a Roof, Food and Care …
Thanks to Caro for being very kind ..
and to Hugues for showing Me… his Bleeding Nipples
We had an Excellent Time and Unforgettable Memories !
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Athens -Greece ~2008
With Spyros
he helped us to go through the application and showed us Around
Spyros is a very kind guy
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in Phnom Penh . Cambodia ~ 2008
my First Hash
Quinn … the greatest host you can dream of ….
Thanks: To her for giving us her incomparable Love ….
To Liam and Suzi for their kindness
To David for allowing me to win some pool game
During our week stay at their place.
Amazing Time ….Thanks to you , Guys !
+ We did enjoy the 50 % discount at Marriot, That was Awesome!
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in KL . Malaysia ~ 2008
Special thoughtful Thanks for having us over the Week End … during that unfortunate difficult time
Our best Love to You and all Family ….
See you very soon .
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in Bali . Indonesia ~ 2008
training for Khon Kaen…
After all those years, sharing again 1 week with Sean ; meeting Athina his pretty Wife,
Celebrating with them
my 45 th birthday has been delightful.
with Jolie ( Golden), Mojo ( Black) it was even greater …
But Nothing better than holding that Gorgeous Smiling Girl …
Thanks ZAUB…!!!!!
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in Singapore ~ 2009
Getting fit for Tokyo Marathon 2009
Steph … For your friendship & for keeping your door always open to us during all those Years
– ¥€$; I know … Steph !
I have the Key ..
But ..Hey … You deserve a Big Thank from Papy !
Let me … Say “It Again ” ! Merci.
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In Tokyo . Japan ~ 2009
“FH1″; I Really appreciate that you always let me use your ” Place “.
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In Cannes . France ~ 2009
running Nice 10 Km with Yann
Thanks to the 4 of you
for offering us a warm place to stay over the Week -End
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In Shanghai. China ~ 2009
I was Injured , Miyuki enjoyed her 1/2 Marathon
We met Wendy in Antarctica Feb 2008.
we stayed in touch and she had been very nice to let us share her place during our 2 week stay in Shanghai
She introduced us to her Friends … and took us out just with a ” Small Group ” out of few billions
Wendy … Thanks so Much !!
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In Morocco. Marrakech ~ 2010
For my 1rst Marathon on the African Continent ,
Mounir treated me better than a brother
I had the privilege to be his Cousin ..TARIK
THANKS and Take care Cousin
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In France. Mougins ~ 2010
Yann took care of us again On and Off
… Les Sentiers de Mougins …
Merci and Keep Miyuki’s CUP … Safe !
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In USA . Boston ~ 2010
For what you Did Francisco . How can I thank You
I owe you a LOT….
Love to the Babies …
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In Australia . Terrigal, (North Sydney) ~ 2010
Jesse that Lovely Dog
Their owner Kathy ( Pink Shirt ) and Vic ( Yellow Shirt )
have been amazing hosts..
Runners themself , they had us stayed for a week during our Australian Tour
Miyuki and I had Quality Time with them
Runs , Beers and …. Pokies !!!
– Thanks to the 3 of YOU –
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In Tokyo ~ Japan 2011
Kaoru very supportive and helpful came all the way to Big Sight
to enjoy Tokyo Marathon Expo
~ Thank you so much ~
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In Canggu ~ Indonesia 2012
Thanks to Sophie and Parents
They offered me a relaxing place to prepare
for Hot and Beautiful Bali Marathon
~ Thank you so much but … beer was delivered a bit late ~
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In Buenos Aires ~ Argentina 2012
Thanks to Flavio for being my running buddy
But a Special Thank You “Doc” for being supportive
~ when Things went Itchy and Dry ~
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LaPaz ~ Bolivia 2012
Had a Great Death Road Run
and it couldn’t having been done without help of Kevin, Cristian
and Kevin’s dad who kindly picked us up
~ Muchas Gracias a Todos ~
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In Portland ~ USA 2013
a Million Thanks to Christy my Santa Girl
to Husband Robert, Henry and Zoe
for having us during Portland R&R Half Marathon 2013
as well all our love to lovely Dogs
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Kuala Lumpur ~ Malaysia 2013
Can’t thank enough Cally ( center )
for helping me with my Bib even she was mega busy organizing an upcoming 100 km race
Big thanks as well to SP (left)
for having me signed up and acting as Bib – plan B
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Kathmandu ~ Nepal 2014
How to show my appreciation to Seth
which despite his achievements and duties as race assistant,
simply invited me to be part of the 1st edition 50 km trail run scouting
allowing me to achieve my first ever Ultra therefore self contained
Big thanks as well to Glyn (left ) for running along with me
and for his patience during that 50 km
