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Old 27th Aug 2002, 22:02
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Keef

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I don't know where you've already been, but I could highly recommend spending some time in the USA. Flying is a lot cheaper there than in the UK, and there is some fabulous scenery to see/fab places to go.

I'm living a permanent series of Gap Years now (semi-retired) and the US trips are still the highlights.

If you plan it right and get the right visas, you could even get yourself an FAA PPL/IR (they call it Private Pilot/Instrument Airplane over there).

Needs a supply of money, mind.

OR .. forget the flying, and spend a chunk of time on VSO - Tanzania, for example. Puts life and the ratrace into perspective.
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