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How Is The Idiot Training For A Sponsored Walk In Australia?

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The Idiot hiked more than 35-kilometers (22 miles) on the GR1 around Paris  and climbed Table Mountain in South Africa on two separate days this week to prepare for his sponsored walk around Queensland, Australia, to promote participation in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics by athletes over 75. .                  

Why Is The Idiot Considering A Move Back To South Africa?

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The Idiot — who was based in Cape Town from 1973 to 1976 while covering events throughout Africa (think apartheid in South Africa, Muhammad Ali in Zaire, Shirley Temple in Ghana, OPEC in Gabon, independence in Mozambique…) for a variety of publications and news outlets — has been offered a spot in a witness protection program if he’s willing to reveal a number of secrets to the authorities. Here’s what he did in Cape Town this week while considering the …

How Did The Idiot Welcome Winter In Paris?

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Paris, December 21 The Idiot has always been a serious fan of December 21st — the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year — because it’s not only the advent of winter but also the herald of longer days. Here’s how he celebrated the key and titillating autumn-to-winter transition in Paris on the eve of 2024.                                             …

What Does The Latest Version Of ChatGPT Say About The Idiot?

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Here’s what the latest version of  OpenAI’s ChatGPT wrote about The Idiot (aka Joel Stratte-McClure).   In lands far and wide, where adventure takes flight, There’s a man named Joel, a beacon of light. With a heart full of wanderlust and a spirit so free, Joel Stratte-McClure, the traveler, that’s he. Through deserts and mountains, he roams with great glee, Exploring the world, embracing its mystery. From bustling cities to remote hidden shores, Joel seeks the beauty that each place …

Can The Idiot Cope With Royals, Paparazzi, Walking, Weather, Dining, Christmas And The Theater During A Promotional Visit To England?

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How did The Idiot, who spent a week in England in mid-November to celebrate King Charles’ 75th birthday (they’re the same age) and promote The Idiot and the Odyssey trilogy of travel narratives amidst a vastly premature Christmas atmosphere, cope with all of the hullaballoo? Take a look.  

Why Are There No People In Paris In Early November?

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How did The Idiot avoid seeing any people when he walked an average of seven miles a day in usually wet, chilly Paris in early November?