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| 8th December 2009 Vera Posselt | Happy and good Trip - From: On our Way Hi Tony & Ruth - wishing you both a great and safe trip in Thailand. I loved Thailand when I went in 2000. I just came back from touring China and Tibet. I had a great and interesting experience. Take care...........Vera |
| 5th December 2009 Mark Meyer | loved thailand - From: On our Way Hi Tony and Ruth - Loved Thailand when Tony and I went back in 2002 - so long ago now but I really want to go again one day. Thinking about going to Vanuatu for a couple weeks in July next year. But yep that trip with Tony was an amazing experience. Have a great time you two. |
| 3rd August 2009 Mark | Was a great trip - From: The Heysen Trail (North) - Part 1 Was a very enjoyable trip but so much more to see and do up there - will have to go back again |
| 28th July 2009 Jill | - From: The Heysen Trail (South) Part - 8 Magnificent photography as usual,Tony. Glad you enjoyed it, like I enjoy receiving your blogs!Love Jill xxx |
| 8th February 2009 kutts | - From: The Heysen Trail (South) - Part 5 Gino crossing a bridge - what is he trying to become a CPA |
| 28th January 2009 Mark | Good stuff - From: The Heysen Trail (South) - Part 5 Good stuff mate - yours and ruths fitness must be up there with that of a prime mountain goat now :) - will have to join you for a walk soon when this heatwave finishes |
| 5th January 2009 Mark | Noice - From: Moorea beautiful one day perfect the next Beautiful - I would love to check it out one day |
| 3rd January 2009 Mark | Cool - From: The Heysen Trail (South) - Part 3 Nice Pics - looking forward to May - will start training on the bike soon - have done my back in at moment |
| 2nd January 2009 kutts | Out of uniform - From: The Heysen Trail (South) - Part 3 Looked like a nice stroll. Good to her you didnt forget the car keys, but next time Tim goes, remind him to wear his camo' shorts |
| 23rd November 2008 Kutts | Wedding photos - From: Bandages and a Bouquet Nice to finally see some photos of you big day. |
| 18th November 2008 Mark | water - From: Aitutaki love that turqoise water - bloody didnt see a tropical beach until 2006 at cape tribulation and guess what - it was raining and overcast - cant wait until i can finally go snorkelling on a coral reef - did it on that trip but not near a beach - out on the barrier reef |
| 16th November 2008 Mark | Nice Pics - From: Bandages and a Bouquet you all look so happy - looks like everyone had a great time |
| 10th November 2008 Mark | Love those beaches - From: A day of leisure Love those beaches |
| 17th June 2008 exploreilocos com | - From: A little bit of Spain I really enjoyed reading about your adventures in Vigan. I\'m Filipino American, and my family is from this area. In fact, many of my ancestors (at least 4 generations) are buried in the cemetery you took a picture of. The bell tower you climbed is the Bantay bell tower of St. Augustine\'s church. There\'s an old legend of an apparition of a woman in a white dress that is seen calling people to join her in the bell tower. Perhaps you met her? =) |
| 29th July 2007 kutts | Finally McDonalds gets a mention - From: It is Malay for Cat About time Atts. I though you might have lost you Macca's sponsorship deal. |
| 25th July 2007 caloy | not pinatubo - From: Farewell Pillappinas no, not pinatubo. that one's called mt. arayat |
| 24th July 2007 Kutts | No Macca's - From: Farewell Pillappinas What's happening Atts? You've been gone a few weeks no and as far as I recall no mention of McDonalds. |
| 10th July 2007 mikel | - From: De plane De plane you shoud have stayed a few days in puerto galera to see el nido resort, boating to uninhabited islands and just chilling! hope you stay a bit longer in boracay..you need to chill!!! |
| 10th July 2007 digital_explorer | Hello again - From: Eighth wonder of the world? You did stunning images of the Rice Terraces in Batad. Just a comment, most of the people in the countryside that every time people see ''white foreigner'', we always call them, Kano or Americano... So it is normal greetings not only for you but for Caucasian tourists. Maybe for you it is a little an insult greeting, but believe or not, the Americans provided us a good system/foundation of education in past and that this is the reason why we can talk, write, read in English. Best regards |
| 10th July 2007 digital_explorer | Thanks - From: De plane De plane It is nice feeling to read people's blog about the Philippines and how they described it. It seems that you enjoyed your stay. By the way, yes Dr. Jose Rizal is our national but he was not ''hanged'' by the Spaniards, instead he faced the ''firing squad'' publicly in Luneta Park. Best regards |
| 9th July 2007 Jill | Terraces - From: Eighth wonder of the world? Amazing pictures, Tony, Cleverly put together! Dont like the look of your leg....Dont suppose Ruthy does either. Get to see a medico when you get somewhere civilised. |
| 7th July 2007 Marco | Impressive Indeed - From: Eighth wonder of the world? The terraces are really impressive...thanks for the pictures! |
| 5th July 2007 mikel | LOL - From: The Cordilleros enjoying your funny blog. so, where to next. i heard sagada is heavenly. |
| 5th July 2007 Mark M | Great photos mate - From: The Cordilleros Great photos mate |
| 4th July 2007 ATTS | Thanks Mikel - From: A little bit of Spain Thanks mate I am heading for Manilla in the next few days then it will be down to the Visaya's |
| 3rd July 2007 Jill | Pinatubo and Spain - From: A little bit of Spain Sorry about your leg- you should have let those females catch you! Glad things are looking up now and hope the rest of your stay is good.Pictures are great, and the cathedral most impressive. Take care and watch those mail order brides! |
| 2nd July 2007 mikel | yayyy - From: A little bit of Spain good to hear your trip is looking up. hope you have the chance to go to palawan, puerto balera, bohol, boracay. if you must pick one, i"d say go to paradise. el nido in palawan. |
| 30th June 2007 mikel | - From: First taste of the Pillappinas do hope you get to see manila and the islands. |
| 29th June 2007 Mark M | Not a good start - From: First taste of the Pillappinas Not a good start mate but keep us up to date and hope the trip starts looking up soon |
| 29th June 2007 anonymous | - From: First taste of the Pillappinas Tony Attenborough Rocks !!! |
| 29th June 2007 Geoff | Not a good day - From: First taste of the Pillappinas Sounds like an interesting day. |
| 20th May 2007 Mark M | Great pics - From: A few days in Brisbane Great pics guys - looks like it was a great trip - wanna do that trip myself one day. Good that you got a pic with macca too. Will have to have a nite at the Adelaide German Club on a Friday sometime soon |
| 14th May 2007 MOHAN | PHOTOS - From: Cruising the Fjords of Oman GOOD PHOTOS |
| 24th April 2007 Koshkha | Male or female - From: Fire Temples of Zoroaster Hi there. I think you may have your towers the wrong way round. We visited the ones on the outskirts of Yazd and were told the taller of the two is always the female one. The idea is that people at the higher tower might accidentally look down and see the bodies in the lower one (unlikely) and it would be more disrespectful if they saw the bodies of the women. I don't know if it's true. By the way, don't know if you are interested but some months ago I created a link to your site from a travel website called trivago - you can find it if you are interested : http://www.trivago.co.uk/yazd-84856/link-e60489 Great site. Great place. |
| 17th February 2007 Jill | Great trip! - From: Into the Labyrinth Gotcha! by fiddling " Atts in New Zealand" on the blog site. Great stories and pictures. Liked the maori dinner, who the heck was that - didn't look too happy. Great shot of Ruth falling in the water. Bet she wasn't too happy either! Pity about the blob - I think it was a kiwi. Want to see the whale pictures now. Keep enjoying, and don't fall down any crevasses.Chas back in hospital, very sick - another fall, will see how he is tomorrow.... |
| 10th February 2007 Changiz | Excelent Pictures - From: Fire Temples of Zoroaster Hello, I m half Iranian half English and was in Iran 2002-2004. The photo's are excellent and the dicription accurate. If I may add a little more, the shaking minaret is best appriciated from inside, slip the gaurd a couple of dollers and have a go, with the guild shaking it to and frow, I was sure we were going to fall. Pigeon Towers offer not just a home for pigeons, but the maniuor is used across the local aggriculture tis a good source of mineral N, usally used on Date Trees. |
| 2nd January 2007 Gina | Great to see Esphahan again! - From: Esphahan the Fair I lived there through my early teen years, until the revolution. I loved it. I loved the people, generous and kind, I loved the country, beautiful and somehow sad, yet so proud, I loved the food! I miss Iran! I've often dreamed of meandering through the bazaar! lol! I used to skip school (the American school of Isfahan) and go there! lol! I really miss it sometimes! |
| 27th November 2006 Hugh, Montreal | Stop lying - From: To the Caspian "The last stop was at a petrol station where there must have been at least 500 cars lined up waiting for fuel.” I think you lie about Iran. I was there in the worst situation and I have never seen a line like that. |
| 21st October 2006 Ben | - From: Preparation Hi Tony, your site is an interesting read. You're certainly an adventurer. Are you an Australian? I'm an Australian and if you're interested you can read about my adventure in Yemen at arabicstudent.blogspot.com. I'm planning a trip to Egypt and Morocco in February and try to go on trips around Yemen every month if possible. I'd say take care or be careful but I don't think you'd listen to me so, I hope danger manages to avoid you! Keep on bloggin Ben |
| 13th October 2006 sonja | - From: Peaks and Troughs in Oman l l went to the same place this year as my brother lives there the heat is a real killer but the place was worth it l went into the cave there was a waterfall and also lots of frogs l also drank from the streams as it was so hot would love to go back but next time l will take more water |
| 20th June 2006 Peter | Welcome Back - From: Shiraz to Dubai Good to see you made it through and climatised yourself for the return to Australia by dining at that fine establishment McDonalds. Do I get fries with my gift? |
| 7th June 2006 Mark M | - From: Shiraz Haven't heard anything for a while, hope things are still going ok mate. |
| 7th June 2006 Peter | Shiraz - From: Shiraz Hi Mate, Good to see your still going well. I saw Mahatma Coat last Friday and his wifes name is Shiraz coincidently. So politically incorrect but so funny. Secondly, the women siting next to you thing is not a tradition, they just don't want to sit next to you. Anyhow stay safe and back the Aussies in the World Cup. Pete |
| 29th May 2006 Mark M | Iran - From: From A to Z in Iran Once again, fantastic pics - do I smell a book in the winds upon your return? Interesting facts about Iran too, but we all know that the media is full of shit and always makes out everyone in the middle east to be nutcases whereas its only a lunatic fringe in power that gets all the publicity - same with everywhere else in the world that gets bad press. |
| 29th May 2006 Ruthy | Kebabs - From: From A to Z in Iran Perhaps you can make kebabs for Geoff & Racheal next time instead of feeding them garlic bread!! |
| 25th May 2006 Jill | Mind boggling! - From: Esphahan the Fair OK I'll never query your choice of destinations again!Fantastic photography and really interesting geography/history lessons. Got a new Peter Moore book and it's probably the best and most readable of his. Travels in Iran really good. Seems you're quite safe! Keep happy - Jill |
| 24th May 2006 b-dogg | Cyrus the Great - From: Persian Empire A decendant of Billie Ray Cyrus? |
| 24th May 2006 b-dogg | nice pic with your boyfriends - From: Esphahan the Fair I knew it wouldn't take you long to adopt middle eastern ways. You really should have been born in the days of Socrates. |
| 23rd May 2006 Mark M | Pics - From: Persian Empire Fantastic pics mate, probably some of the best for the trip so far. It's a shame about that revolution in 1979 as Iran was on the way to becoming a modern country until that happened. Still there's a lot of history there with the Persians and didn't the Babylonians have some cities there or maybe that was Iraq (Hanging Gardens etc). Oh well, keep the entries coming, I'm forwarding your updates on to all my family and friends. |
| 23rd May 2006 Peter | No Booze?? - From: Fire Temples of Zoroaster Tony, I forgot to tell you about the Liquor Licensing Laws in Iran prior to yoru departure. Its good to see that its having an affect on your health. Who know you may be thin again soemday soon. Keey your head down and make sure Hassan is who he appears to be before gettign into a car with him. Catch you when you get back. Pete |
| 22nd May 2006 Geoff | Colours - From: Fire Temples of Zoroaster Looking at your pictures there doesnt seem to be much colours used in the buildings. Kinda look like big sancastles. Is it true that It is Illegal to sell or make alcohol in Iran??? |
| 20th May 2006 Mark M | Capital - From: On To Iran The most fanatical people that make a bad name for everyone else in a country as usually in the capital city so will be interesting to hear about what thats like. It looks so hot and dry there - like a bigger version of the northern flinders ranges. Travel safely mate. |
| 19th May 2006 AI KIONG | hELLO, COMMEND FROM MY HUSHAND.. - From: Mutrah to Old Muscat Tony's photos look pretty good too. I see why he wanted to go - he is a real traveller, not just a resort couch potato. |
| 16th May 2006 Mark M | Cash - From: Peaks and Troughs in Oman Its really generous that someone offered you that much money out of the blue - must have been an oil tycoon or something :) Sorry to hear about the loss of your cards etc - maybe you could get travellers cheques as a back up. |
| 15th May 2006 Jill Overy | Still fabulous..... - From: Peaks and Troughs in Oman ....In spite of your 'little problem". Glad it seems to be sorted now. How great to see the turtle, even if there was only one.Real wild life TV stuff! Made out the picture tho' blurred, and the scenery of the wadis was mind blowing. As I said, marvellous photography...Now, you've GOT to write that book.Ruthy and I will edit it! Lucky guy! Love from Jill and ChasPS How kind of them to helpyou thro' your disaster... Couldn't happen here, makes one quite ashamed |
| 14th May 2006 Jill Overy | Hope you get this! - From: Mutrah to Old Muscat Fantastic journal and even the bad bits are exciting. Can realise now why you went there! Magnificent photos and you can be proud of them, good as Ruthie's from last trip. Great to know people are good to you shows we are a bit brain washed eh? Hope the rest of the travels are successful, and most of all, safe. See you soon and keep the news comi ng. Can't wait to open the blogs...I do that first- love Jill and Chas |
| 13th May 2006 Mark M | Kids - From: Mutrah to Old Muscat Hey those kids aren't paddling to Australia are they? |
| 13th May 2006 Mark M | Pics - From: Busted at the Border Great photos mate - how did you get over the problem of the broken CD? |
| 12th May 2006 Judith Rushton | Oman - Old Muscat - From: Mutrah to Old Muscat Hi ya Tony, WOW, your trip looks and sounds totally amazing so far!! The pictures are terrific and make me want to travel again NOW!! And get a load of this - on last night's Amazing Race epsiode the teams ended up flying to Muscat! What a coincidence hey, given your presence there today?! Have fun and stay safe, Judith |
| 11th May 2006 Kutts | Photos - From: Busted at the Border Loving the photos Atts. Is it just me, or are you still uploading photos to previous journals. I've just had a look back at your previous journals and there appears to be new "never to be seen before" photos. Keep em coming |
| 10th May 2006 Peter | Man Servant - From: From the Cornische to the Inland Sea Hi Tony, Good to see you back inot enjoying yourself after exiting the last place. I am not so sure that Ruth would be happy with you in a tripple room with your Nepalese Man Servant. Its sounds a little bit Cluseau versus Kato to me. Does he challenge you to chess every time you walk through the door I wonder? Anyway I am pleased you have moved from Sit to Mr Attenborough anyhow, he may thing your a big time naturalist. You whiplash must be non-existent if your riding a quad bike now. Nothing to be scared of on a bike, only if your not wearing a helmet. Finally you should of been here to watch the footy. Nothing like absolutely flogging the tree swingers in the wet. The upside is that we are the only team to have beaten the top side away also. Long season though. Anyway take care and we should catch up when you get back. Pete |
| 9th May 2006 Kutts | Gift for Ruthy - From: Final days in Yemen A perfume container my arse - you kinky beast |
| 8th May 2006 Glenys Attenborough | Glad You're Ok Tony! - From: From the Cornische to the Inland Sea Hi Tony, Glenn has just arrived back home again today. Are you going to see a Doctor incase you have whiplash etc after the taxi prang? U did take travel insurance so you would be ok to see one. The photos were great and you are starting to look like the locals as your hair is growing back. Crows thrashed the Power by 50points in a rain drenched showdown and Tyson Edwards got Man of Match. We are 2nd on the ladder behind Collingwood. I took Dave your mate to the footy on Saturday night. The weather was really bad and Steph was asked to show her concession card and I said she was only 12 years old and they said that was ok!!! We are all good. Love Glenys, Glenn & Stephanie XXX |
| 8th May 2006 Ruthy | Watch - From: Final days in Yemen What's with the watch?????????????? |
| 4th May 2006 Mark M | Accident - From: Final days in Yemen Hope youre ok mate and not too badly hurt, also hope the rest of the travel is maybe a little lest dodgy. |
| 4th May 2006 Mark M | Yamels - From: Wadi What? My dad appreciate's the yamel pictures mate - cheers atts |
| 3rd May 2006 Peter | Parallel Importing - From: Wadi What? Good to see that your still going over there despite the obvious lack of hygiene. Come to think of it you may fit in very well and the odour would mask your unique smell. Anyway if you shoudl happen to see the male flight attendent (reminds me of Full Frontal) again have a chat with him about the perils of parellel importing and the obvious ramifications of smuggling booze in arabic countries. I think he would be safer relying on his natural charm and working street corners. Anyhow good luck and steer clear any hostility East of you. They are about to go to the matresses over there. Pete |
| 3rd May 2006 Geoff | - From: Wadi What? At least you could get bananas..I bought one yesterday for 2.50...Showdown XX this week, hope we thump the Power like we did the Bulldogs. The photos look like scenes from Star Wars... |
| 3rd May 2006 Mark M | Pics - From: Stuck in Sana a Good to see some pics up there. All the jokes we made about the middle east and now Adelaide has its very own bombing in Pirie St right behind my work - you might be safer over there after all :) |
| 1st May 2006 Jill Overy | Wonderful letters! - From: Stuck in Sana a Great to hear from you, Tony. Sorry things aren't always rosy, but very interesting. Thanks for your kind message.Lovely photos, too. I'm keeping all your letters but may not download the photos, almost out of ink! Keep well and for heaven's sake keepsafe! Ruthy fine, and the pets! Love Jill |
| 30th April 2006 Mark Meyer | Beer - From: A Walk Into History Non-Alcoholic Beer?! - must have tasted like yak urine. Don't forget to some pics of camels as my dad is a camel freak. |
| 30th April 2006 Mark Meyer | Hair - From: The Souq's of Dubai Mate do you think nobody is talking to you because of that shocker of a haircut or are you wearing that bright yellow t-shirt, cos either of those things would put me off :) Seriously though, Dubai is a place i'd like to drop by and visit for a couple days as a stopover to Europe or something. |
| 29th April 2006 Nige | All the best - From: A Walk Into History Hi Buddy, just checked out your blog. Just returned from Tassie, dare say a little diff to where you are. Have fun on your trip, don't cut yourself with your big knife, Nige |
| 28th April 2006 Geoff | WOmens Day - From: One long day in Sharjah You should of packed a dress so you could get in on womans day.....Did u see the cricket ground at all?? |
| 26th April 2006 Jill Overy | Just to let you know. - From: Itinerary Just to let you know we are thinking of you and hoping that this trip will be worth the excitement and long wait . Hope, too , that you find some good travel companions and don't get lonely, or suffer with tummy. Watch those camels! and no belly dancers!We'll know if you do!! Interesting to hear from you - love Jill and Chas x x x |
| 24th April 2006 Mark Meyer | Entry 1 - From: Airport blues This is a pretty cool web site - just hope you come back in one piece mate :) |
| 20th April 2006 Pete | Nowhere near Germany - From: Itinerary Ok firstly I thought you were headed over for the World Cup? Well at least that resembles a text message I received back in January. Secondly, how are you going to watch the world cup in these places? I assume they have TV's but at the commencement of 'shock & awe' it is customary to shut down all communications. Finally, when England smack the Aussies 7-0 in the World Cup how can I make the moment better by abusing you when I cannot contact you? Anyway best of luck mate, keep your head down and say hello to the common folk for me. Pete |
