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The End of an Adventure in South East Asia

Patch's skateboard blogger returns home after spending a few months overseas and realizes something pretty important about where he grew up.

I have made it home.

Motorcycling trough was the most wild experience this far in my life. My trip skateboarding across America is the only thing that can come close to the shear insanity an beauty that I experienced. I am so thankful that I have been able to share it with all of you.

The World is full of adventure, beautiful places and beautiful people, just as it is full of danger and disease. Just like in America, some would give you the shirt off their back if there was a need for it, and some would just assume spike your drink with rohypnol, wait till you pass out and take everything they can from you.Β 

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Between the temples, Water parks , , skating(through heavy traffic), beaches, , wild European travelers and natives share their culture and wish to learn ours, I did not find what I was looking for. Don't get me wrong, this was a truly breathtaking journey and I wouldn't trade it for anything. At the same time I could never stay there.

Out of all of the wild things I've done I have been the most happy surrounded by the people I love the most. Those who live in the city I was born in, Tacoma. The tap water is delicious and the women are the most beautiful in the world. It's good to be home.Β 

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Upon arriving home I received my Masters diploma from the University Of Washington....It's official! I am now Benjamin Warner M.A, ahahaha. Now, I am starting a new chapter in my life and I cannot stop smiling when I think of all the people that I have met and loved along the way.

I would like to thank you for allowing me to share my skate trips, education and travel with you. I will see you around Tacoma!

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