And like that... he is gone
So that's it. RIP Three Years of Hell, June 2, 2003 to August 25, 2006. After all these words, there are only a few things left to say.
Two sites, the Imbroglio and the Volokh Conspiracy, have given me a slightly premature sendoff, and their words are very kind. (The site has received its final Kerr Package.) In answer to Ambimb's question as to why the site is closing, the answer is simply that the project is done. I don't know what my next big task will be. I've got two articles in process (much more difficult now I don't have free Lexis access). There's a few chapters written of a novel, a thought made more exciting by three friends who have already written books. The more I look at law and technology, the more I think that an open-source, XML-based framework for writing judicial opinions would bring caselaw closer to the public (as well as weaken the WEXIS duopoly). Perhaps that's a project worth looking into. Whatever the case, I'm sure I'll have no problem coming up with other tasks to occupy my (soon to dwindle rapidly) free time. This story was always meant to have an ending, and after all these months, it is finally here.
Thank you to the professors and students at Columbia Law School who made this journey such a rich experience. The same goes to the bloggers across the 'sphere who've linked, commented and otherwise spread the word. (A special note should go to Martin, who started me on this path.) My family, although asked not to comment on the blog itself, never failed to give me encouragement (and fodder for quite a few posts) throughout my years here.
And finally, of course, thank you to all of you who've read this site over the last three years and a bit. Journeys are made better with travelling companions, and I couldn't have asked for a finer bunch.
Best regards,
A.R.
Such stunning photos! My husband (Tim) and I have Namibia in our sights right now, and your description definitely makes me want to go sooner rather than later.
Also – hi! I came across your blog a few weeks ago and have been really enjoying your stories. I’m looking forward to starting from the beginning of your trip and reading up until now.
I wanted to mention that I completely identify with Laura’s most recent post, Homeward Bound. Tim and I went on an 18-month RTW trip in 2005/06, and I remember all too well experiencing the emotions Laura described. We found our “re-entry” into home life again a bit difficult, but what really snapped us out of our post-travel funk was just beginning to travel again. Even if it’s just a weekend or a week away, it helps our bodies/minds remember that traveling doesn’t have to be a one-time thing.
If it’s helpful, I wrote a bit about our experience in a post back in July. It’s a story called Coming Home After Your RTW Trip. Maybe there’ll be something there that will help you guys too.
I wish you guys well on the last few days of your RTW trip! And again, I’m so so happy I found your blog!
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Looks incredible! Great photos and well written post – I feel like I’m there with you.
Namibia and Botswana are huge on my list, so is trekking Kilmanjaro… so reading your blog right now is a mild form of punishment! Cheers guy.
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These photos are gorgeous! I’ll be heading to your Flickr to see more!
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