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 Story #1
A Trekking Journal 

November 12, 1997

Today is the second day of my trek around Mount Annapurna. I am exhausted and my legs are shaking; I just hope I am able to complete the trek. My feet are really killing me and my toes are bleeding but I still want to continue.
Nepal is a fascinating country, but I have a great deal to learn. Everything is so different, and I am trying to adapt to the new way of life here. I am learning a little bit of the language to make communication easier; unfortunately, I do not learn foreign languages quickly. Although I do not understand much yet, I believe that I am gradually improving.
I am currently traveling with Liam, a student from Leeds University in England. He is a nice guy, but impatient. He is always walking ahead of me and complains that I am too slow. I am doing my best to keep up with him, but he is younger and stronger than I am. Maybe, I am just feeling sorry for myself because I am getting old.
Right now, Liam is sitting with the owner of the inn. They are discussing the differences between life in England and life in Nepal. I don’t know the real name of the owner, but everybody just calls Tam. Tam speaks English very well and he is trying to teach Liam some words in Nepali. Every time Tam says a new word, Liam tries to repeat it. Unfortunately, Liam also seems to have difficulty learning foreign languages. I just hope we don’t get lost and have to ask for directions. 

          Story #2 

James is travelling around Australia. He is staying at a youth hostel in a little Australian town. The town is becoming more and more popular because of its beautiful beaches.
James is meeting his friend Brad in town tonight. Brad is working there as a tour guide over the summer.
James is in the town centre now. Look! James is taking a picture of another tourist.