For Patrick-Yangguizi (page 16 of 19)

..... and still that same big, blissful smile seeing from his little cloud these signs of friendship over the years that keep his memory alive .... he would’ve hated that, but it does let us highlight his beloved Korea from time to time .... so yeah, he’s having a good laugh up there ....

" You won your bet ..... I finally went to India, no one had the nerve to keep up that talent for irritating me like you could about that country, and in the end, the tigers let me glimpse in their eyes that closeness of reunion .... "

One day, an urge .... a stopover, just once to know what real travel feels like ....

See you soon ....

"Glory to the valiant North Korean Olympic athletes, driven by the grit and courage instilled by the Supreme Commander Kim Jong-Un."

...every time I see North Koreans, I think of him....

Thinking of you, Patrick, on this anniversary day 😕 Safe travels 😉

Thanks Olivier .....

When we used to have lunch together in Nice ..... at one of those Indian restaurants he loved taking me to as soon as he knew it would annoy me ..... he’d talk about everything, even that one-way trip he’d mention, and despite all we’d share, that we’d all be *bound* to take at least once in our lives ...... and even VF wouldn’t be any use for sharing that experience since no one had ever come back to post any great tips ..... 😉 “You’d have heard about it by now,” he’d say ......

It’s true, he hasn’t come back to this thread to tell us how it is ...... and just for that, we’ve got to leave the door open, just in case .....

he’s reading us, I’m sure of it!

thanks for keeping the flame alive

Fred

A thought for you Patrick on this anniversary 😕 Safe travels 😉

Yesterday I also had a thought for Patrick for the good cause, we’ll never forget him here on VF.

To Patrick...

Hi there,

Patrick! I’m thinking of you during this time—well, actually, I think of you often, especially because of that other guy from North Korea, but also every time I remember Shanghai... The flame and the ideas remain, and that’s what really matters!

Philobate

Hi Cédric,

It’s with deep emotion that I receive your thoughts, which we share on this sad anniversary of our dear friend Patrick-Yangguizi’s passing. Thank you for honoring his memory—we’ll never forget him. Warm regards to you and your little family! F

Who could forget?

Five years already, and that little flame still so present in our thoughts!

🙂, I think many of us often think of Patrick, and your message is really touching.

Best regards.

Hello, It’s been five years already since Patrick left us. Through your messages, I know his memory is still very much alive, and I’m always deeply touched by that. Many Voyage Forum members wanted to see his travel journals published, especially the one about North Korea. A Voyage Forum member, Ilivic—a seasoned traveler himself—has just launched his own publishing house, *Histoires d'un monde*. http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=5853435&auto_login=1. He asked me to publish Patrick’s travel journals, and we’ve decided to start with the one about North Korea. If you’re interested in this journal, you can reach out to Ilivic at: histoiresdunmonde at gmail.com For those of you in the Nice area, Ilivic and I would be happy to present the book on Saturday, September 14th, starting at 2 PM at the Amnesty House, 36 rue Gioffredo in Nice.

Hi Nicole,

I have a copy of the book in my hands—it really means a lot to me. My only regret is that there isn’t a short bibliography of Patrick or any mention of voyageforum.com. Still, I want to thank you and Louis for this work!

Philobate

While researching my upcoming trip to Uganda on VF, I came across the post about Patrick’s travel preparations. (Which is exactly where I am now...)

So I wanted to check out his travel journal on his profile, and that’s when I learned the news, five years later...

I didn’t know him, but it really hit me hard.

May he rest in peace, and my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones...

RIP Patrick Yangguizi

6 years. A thought for Yangguizi, who might not recognize his world anymore. 😕

Time passes, memories remain.

Hello Nicole

I have a copy of the book in my hands—it really means a lot to me. My only regret is that there isn’t a short bibliography of Patrick or any mention of voyageforum.com. Still, I want to thank you and Louis for this work!

Philobate

I’ve been following this post for a long time and only rarely participate these days. I’m sorry, but the forum is about travel in general, and it’s really missing a section—not necessarily an "obituary" for members, but rather a space where people can share if they fall ill during their travels or at home. Some disappear or live with illnesses that wear them down or are terminal in the medium to long term. For example, I’ve always traveled and still do, even though I’m very ill now. I keep traveling and planning trips, but "death" is always with me. Other travelers on the site could share how hard it is to stay motivated and how they keep living with the fear of not being here anymore... etc

"There are a few places in the world where memories are cultivated"... Here, these few words, written by Patrick in his "Journey to Discover Love," reflect our thoughts toward this great traveler who charmed us so much with his stories...

I was actually thinking about him these past few days.