 Dan Bell and Kim Gibson - A Travel Story | All Comments |
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| 8th November 2009 wolfgang | salvador - From: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil Hello travelers, we just arrived in Salvador. We hope you appreciate the hostelling :) |
| 7th November 2009 A Travel Story | critters :) - From: Cruising Iguazu Falls, Brazil Aren't they cute!? I thought they were Aardvarks at first, but after doing some research, I found that they are actually, Coati, which is in the raccoon family :) |
| 6th November 2009 Marge Kerwin | Wow -One carry on each!! - From: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil You two are amazing. Deb would really be impressed with the luggage. Sometimes when I read your blogs I feel like I have been to all these great sites myself. As much as I miss you I am happy just knowing what a great time you're having seeing all the wonderful countries of the world. Speaking of growing rich, wow, Napoleon Hill gould learn from you. I must admit that your sister Jennifer is a dynamic life coach to have helped you decide to spend your life this way. Can't imagine what comes next!! I love you both. MOM xxxxxx00000 |
| 5th November 2009 Gen | Camping in the city - From: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil "If you camp in the city they call that homeless". Ha ha ha. |
| 2nd November 2009 aimee perry | breathtaking - From: Machu Picchu Kim and Dan, Everytime Thomas and I look at your blog we are more and more inclined to travel. We are seriously considering moving abroad for a year with the kids. We would possibly start in Spain, because my friends Mom owns a house north of Madrid and she only goes once a year and we might be able to stay there for a couple of months. I, think we are truly serious about this. We would have to home school Caiden, but we are more than capable of this. We are both finding it very liberating about liquidating most of the junk we have acquired over the years, so much unnecessary stuff. Well I'll keep you posted... Aimee |
| 16th October 2009 KK | whats the critter? - From: Cruising Iguazu Falls, Brazil I want a couple of the adorable critters in pictures 14 & 17.. what are they? |
| 15th October 2009 Marty | Off to a good start... - From: Cruising Iguazu Falls, Brazil Looks like a great start to your trip. glad you didn't climb all the way over the railing into the falls. weather looks perfect--humid? |
| 15th October 2009 barb dowd | cruising - From: Heading off to South America. Any tips? wow, now i read your comments. cruising McHenry, what were we thinking??? Gas was cheap back then. Remember fountain outside of the Sundial?? well I am not sure who, but one of my fellow cruisers, but a open bottle of dish detergent in it, probably by accident, lol, by the time we made one pass down McHenry and came back the bubbles were to the sidewalk, what a sight. old times, innocent fun. |
| 15th October 2009 barb dowd | Wow - From: Cruising Iguazu Falls, Brazil Dan great pictures, what a fabulous place. have fun, keep the pic's coming . love barb |
| 8th October 2009 A Travel Story | - From: Heading off to South America. Any tips? Yes, please send me her email. |
| 8th October 2009 A Travel Story | - From: Heading off to South America. Any tips? Cool Beans Java Delight. Have fun on your travels. |
| 8th October 2009 Daniel Leyva | Lucky Ducks - From: Heading off to South America. Any tips? Whoa, Davey-Dan...What an itinerary...you're our leader. I'm off to thailand, FLA and Cancun in Oct/Nov...it pales in comparison to your trip...I'd like details on where to go and what to do when you get back. Hot GF dude. Have a good time. Bitch |
| 8th October 2009 Jen Deming | - From: Heading off to South America. Any tips? I have a freind who used to guide people down the amazon. Do you want her e-mail? |
| 23rd September 2009 Brian | Good Times up ahead! - From: Ski India for $65 per day Hi guys, Thanks for great write-up. Very informative. My wife and I are planning to head up to Gulmarg this winter. We can't wait!! We are really excited about the skiing. However, we are a bit concerned about some of the military presence. Was safety every a concern for you guys with regards to the political disputes? Thank-you! |
| 23rd August 2009 ines | - From: Flying by the Seats of Our Pants you also need to visit split and zadar because they're beautiful like dubrovnik and rijeka ..... you'll enjoy..... come and see :) croatian girl |
| 22nd August 2009 jim harper | Buda Pest - From: You probably aren't cooking them right. How I love the place; I MUST RETURN!!!!! Happy to see that you are seeing it all! Congrats! L, III |
| 17th August 2009 Nancy Taylor | - From: The Italians ate all the Toast!!! Hi Dan & Kim, Great Pix! Keep them coming. BTW, Peg is with us for a few days and it is wonderful. Too bad it's under such sad circumstances. Life goes on and we are enjoying each other while we can. Love you, Nancy P.S. Uncle Rich is doing pretty well and is leaving today for Florida to be with Linda & Jerry. They are both holding up very well. Linda is very strong and is still other centered worrying about her Mom and daughter. What a great family we have. |
| 16th August 2009 Devan Khurmi | gr8 photos - From: The Italians ate all the Toast!!! Dear Friends, God bless you Both , as you travel whole world and show so different best photos i truly enjoy your blog in this site and you both are so sweet couple slim trim cute couple ... Love Best Regards Devan /India |
| 13th August 2009 fred | - From: Flying by the Seats of Our Pants This is early aviation parlance. Aircraft initially had few navigation aids and flying was accomplished by means of the pilot's judgment. The term emerged in the 1930s and was first widely used in reports of Douglas Corrigan's flight from the USA to Ireland in 1938. http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/139400.htm I think you guys will always see more of the people and learn more of "who" a place is, rather than what is built there traveling like you've described. The idea of stopping at the cafe who's fresh herbs and spices, sizzling on the grill, calling your name, is appealing to me. I made a mental note of finding places to stay and how. Go with the flow Kim (now where did that come from?). Personally I thought traveling like a hippie was more amusing than flying by the seat on the pants. I love seeing your journals! You've been to some amazing places and seen sights most only dream of. Uncle Freddy |
| 10th August 2009 Nancy Taylor | Great Pics - From: Flying by the Seats of Our Pants Hi Kim & Dan, The pictures are great! This is the part of the world where, for a brief period of time, the three main religions, Judaism, Islam & Chiritianity lived in relative harmony. The only thing that survived is the medieval architecture. The harmony dissolved when the Christian hierarchy pressed for supremacy. I beleive there are some today who hanker for those old days of the Inquisition. They think bloodletting in the name of Jesus is a good thing. Well on alighter note, hope you had a good time. I know nothing about the origin of the phrase 'flying by the seat of the pants'. Personally, I never let my pants go without me in them. Love you, Nancy P.S. Come and visit us in Chicago, which is sometimes very medievel. |
| 6th August 2009 Gen | - From: Milan Dan I am so sorry I didn't realize your birthday has come and gone! Happy Belated Birthday!!! |
| 4th August 2009 jim harper | you - From: Milan Miss you! I stress that your tour of life is commendable and is a great schedule. Congrats! When you attain my 72+, your recollections will be more than augmented by photos! Your neck "situation" may be the commencement of a chronic malady sustained by over- active folks; I've got it and was at Duke Integrated Med just yesterday PM. After seeing over 12 different experts for 3 years, the only releaving action are stretches, head shoulder to shoulder, chin to chest, and back of head as far back as possible. That alleviates my agony, but neck brace, for me, is not the way to go. I tried chiro manipulations to now avail as the over activity for the last 72 years have simply caused wear and tear with tears now! Good luck, bit I fear your malady has three letters: AGE! By the way, I yet vanguish younger tennis players. Two yesterday AM: one of 17 years followed by the 27 year old director of athletics at local HS. They just don't build them like they used to! L, III |
| 27th June 2009 kuldip singh | our driver sonu - From: Taj Mahal hi i also used to be driver in delhi and manali.my nickname also sonu and i think i know this driver sonu.is this driver sonu whose face has burnt? |
| 11th June 2009 Bubli Sagar | Irish Weddings - From: Golden Temple and Wedding It is so nice to see the wedding to take place with such beauty and spirit... |
| 7th May 2009 Vince | Heaven indeed! - From: Sir-mam Temples aside, it's not that hard to admit that the beach in Boracay is better than Phi-Phi...or even Nusa Dua. And definitely agree with you that it can get pretty relaxing there, drinking those mango shakes, laying on your lounger, get in the water, drink, nap, repeat...Damn, i'll be back. Great blog, guys!. |
| 7th May 2009 liliram | Glad you had a good time! - From: Sir-mam Nice blog, and the photos witnessed the fun time you had. Boracay is one of my favorite places too. Real R & R, no obligations, no history lessons. We need that from time to time! Cheers. |
| 24th March 2009 Lora Dettinger | NYC - From: 24 hours in Manhattan, NYC Wish I knew!! NYC wasn't on your list. Too bad... would have been great to see you two! Next time! XO Lora |
| 4th February 2009 Abdullah | so sorry - From: 5 weeks in the USA So Sorry, I cannot meet you. I am not allowed to be in the USA at this time. At not for a couple more years and afew months yet. Abdullah |
| 31st January 2009 Steve Sobota | Cool! - From: Ski India for $65 per day You're living the dream baby, and that's WORD! |
| 28th January 2009 Aimee | Miss you - From: Ski India for $65 per day Hi guys, Did you stay on the boat? It looks like you guys had fun. Wow, snowboarding in India, I went sled riding today with Caiden and Keira. We had 2" of snow and some more right now. I miss you guys, my cell is 443 824-9193, home 443 519 5366. I will be home tomorrow all day and Wednesday until 12:30pm. I would love to talk to you. Love, Aimee Perry |
| 8th January 2009 Nancy Taylor | I want to go to Australia! - From: Christmas and New Years in Sydney Hi Kim & Dan, Happy New Year. Thanks for the great photos of your trip. They made me want to visit Australia. It is unbelieveably beautiful. Most of what I've seen was of the desolate outback. BTW, we have cousins in Perth. I know that is on the opposite coast, so vistors don't often make it to both Sydney & Perth. They are cousins from Moots mother's family. Stay well and have a wonderful 2009. I'm planning on a great '09 myself. Love, Nancy |
| 8th January 2009 KK | T saw you in sydney - From: Christmas and New Years in Sydney Guess what- T, who moved to Sydney in Nov, thought she saw you Dan in Sydney but thought she must be losing her mind... and then she got your blog update. First Paris and then almost in Sydney... weird! |
| 31st December 2008 QROPS | Excellent - From: Was Ancient Mandawa Treasure Burned by Bollywood? Nice to see about mandawa, absolutely fantastic art in havelies. Historical town mandawa. Thanks QROPS |
| 15th December 2008 Jen Deming | - From: Edinburgh Hi Bro and the Fabulous Ms Kim, Please label your photos. They are so gorgeous and I want to know what I am looking at. xoxo, Jen |
| 7th December 2008 A Travel Story | Aunt Nancy Taylor and Reply - From: Edinburgh Dear Kim & Dan, Thanks for the beautiful photos and the historical info. Makes me want to rush over to Scotland, but must see Ireland first. Dan, your grandmother, Mary Whitton Kerwin's father was part Scotish and his last name (Whitton) is from one of the original 13 clans. At least that is the info I got when I visited England. Keep those travel reports coming, I love them. We were all very glad that you two were in Scotland and not India during the attacks in Mumbia. Stay well and safe. Come and visit Chicago soon. Remember this is the home of the President-Elect. Love, Nancy Hi Nancy, Kim and I were out dancing last night (Delhi) and the DJ was mixing Obama speeches with the music. How cool is that? It is like MLK and JFK had a baby. I wish would could have handed Obama the reigns before it got this bad. Now it will be hard just to keep us afloat. Thanks for reminding me about your mother's (my grandmother's) connection to Scotland. I don't recall ever knowing that. So Whitton is one of the original 13 clans. Nice to know, thanks! I love you, Dan P.S. Please thank Mary for putting up the family photo album, that is fun to look at. |
| 5th October 2008 A Travel Story | robin hood? - From: Florence and Chianti It took me awhile to figure out what you are talking about Ian B. But I finally figured it out. Robin migrated to Italy and has been the livestock keeper at that Chianti Castle since his arrival in the 50s. Ellis slept his way into the family that currently owns the castle and makes wine, and since Ellis' only talent is talking, they put him in charge of castle tours. |
| 2nd October 2008 Linda Kerwin | Loved Rome! - From: Rome Dear Dan and Kim, Uncle Dirty and I really enjoyed Rome as well and thank you for sharing your travels with us.( I lost Uncle Jerry in the Vatican museum...have you seen him?) We missed you in Chicago this past weekend but it was great to see your Mom and everyone else for that matter....hope to see you and meet Kim someday soon. Love, Aunt Linda and Uncle Jerry |
| 1st October 2008 IanB (the famous one) | robin hood - From: Florence and Chianti Robin must have emigrated when I wasn't looking. It would seem that Ellis is there with him. |
| 1st October 2008 A Travel Story | I love you! - From: Rome Hi Nancy, Yes, I think Italy may be our most favorite trips so far. Though France and Greece were also such great destinations that it would be a tough call to make. I am afraid my perspective on poverty has been so shifted after living in India for 20 months that I am no longer able to spot poverty as quickly when I see it in the USA or Europe. The homeless I see in the west seem better fed and less deformed. Speaking of the Catholic church ... Kim has been spending time at Mother Theresa's home for the orphans in Delhi and enjoying it very much. Her job there is to hold and give attention to children under the age of 2 years. I hear everyone was in Chi-town recently and I wish we were there to see you all together. Give everyone a hug for me. Love, Dan |
| 30th September 2008 Nancy Taylor | Rome is beautiful - From: Rome Dear Dan & Kim, Looks like you enjoyed Rome as much as we did. It was a magical trip and we found the Italians to be wonderful hosts. We had lunch across the street from the Trevi fountain and were surprised how small it was compared to the depiction in the move "Three Coins in the Fountain" Vatican City was amazing. However, I was a bit embarrassed by the opulence of St. Peter's and the Vatican Museum. Being a recovering Catholic, I found myself apologizing to my non-Catholic friends. You know that massive wealth in the face of so much poverty. Oh well, it is a Catholic thing, guilt. I loved the Sistene (?) Chapel. It was under renovation at the time and there was a lot of scafolding blocking full view of the Michaelangelo masterpiece. It was still thrilling to be there and see any part of it. It is good to see that you have recovered, Dan. We hope to someday meet you, Kim, and introduce you to the crazy Kerwins. Thanks for keeping us in the loop, re your life and travels. Much Love, Nancy & Matt |
| 29th August 2008 A Travel Story | From (Aunt) Nancy Talor - From: Dan's Hospital Adventure Dear Dan, This was scary deal. Glad to hear that you are feeling better. I'm sending lots of love and healing light. Hope to see you and meet Kim when you return stateside. All my love, Nancy |
| 22nd August 2008 Mom | Some Adventure!! - From: Dan's Hospital Adventure Some adventure. I felt better seeing you and I am sure I will feel a lot better when you get a diagnosis. I do think it wise to consult a lung specialist though. My grateful heart goes to Kim for being with you. Please tell her how glad we all are that she is. It is a great comfort to me knowing you have someone who cares to look after you. I will call you tomorrow morning. Love, MOM |
| 20th August 2008 A Travel Story | IP 15--Death Row - From: Mysore, Return of the Prodigal Sunjay IP 15 Death Row Hommies, Sunjay M, who goes by the street name "Money" and Dan Bell, with street name "Buk Fity" (cuz he is 3 times the man as 50 cent) were spotted in Mysore recently by a passing photographer. Authorities were notified. They are not known to be armed or dangerous and put together they couldn't rap themselves out of a paper bag, so we are not sure why anyone bothered to notify authorities. They escaped from the north side corridor on the 15 floor of KS facilities. They were serving a self-imposed sentence of indeterminate duration when they made their escapes. |
| 19th August 2008 Xuan-Giang | Inmates - From: Mysore, Return of the Prodigal Sunjay So this is what happens with Death Row inmates escape! |
| 17th August 2008 Heath Kula | They were always causing trouble... - From: Mysore, Return of the Prodigal Sunjay Dan - Looks like you and Kim are having a great time. Thanks for the blog so I get to live vicariously through you guys. Sunjay - What's going on my friend?!? It is almost not right for you to be causing trouble without Scott and I.... Take care all. |
| 15th August 2008 A Travel Story | Yes - From: French Riviera: We Love Nice, People There are Russians running around the French Riviera for sure. But I wouldn't say that they are obviously over-represented as compared to other foreigners. There are still more Brits than any other foreigners as far as I could tell, but it still seems mostly French. |
| 14th August 2008 Steve Wight | playground of Russian oligarchs - From: French Riviera: We Love Nice, People Today's edition of the french newspaper Le Monde was all abuzz over the purchase by some unnamed russian oligarch of an estate near Nice (somewhere on the cape between Nice and Monaco) for 300 to 500 million Euros. The mayor of Nice commented that would be most of the city's annual budget. So are the russians actually annexing Nice as the fear mongering papers suggest? Did you even encounter any expat russians in the Nice nightlife? |
| 4th July 2008 A Travel Story | Casey left too? - From: Mysore, Return of the Prodigal Sunjay Casey left too Steve? At some point you should consider wearing deodorant. So he went back to school for a second graduate degree ... in Europe as I recall? |
| 4th July 2008 sunjay | Yeah I am Loser - From: Mysore, Return of the Prodigal Sunjay Steve, You are dead on. I asked Dan to enter this in the blog "In fact, Sunjay is the loser among his friends" but he politely declined. |
| 1st July 2008 A Travel Story | - From: Mysore, Return of the Prodigal Sunjay I wasn't surprised about his low achievement either but I was surprised to discover he could dance and sing like Barbara. Who would have thunk? |
