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| 17th September 2008 Jenny | - From: Have fun, Marlie!! I miss you too! And I know what you mean about not being able to say goodbye anywhere...it's always tough for me too. <3 |
| 16th September 2008 Jess | - From: Awww, keep the cat! Try something new for god's sake! |
| 16th September 2008 deleted_82180 | - From: For those of you who noticed, the word EXCERPT was spelled incorrectly in the title of this entry. Don't ever hesitate to correct my spelling, especially when the typo is in my title. thanks, Hans |
| 15th September 2008 deleted_82180 | - From: Thanks man! I'll keep that in mind. Science was always fun. It's just that some horrible 9th grade biology teacher makes everyone memorize the creb cycle and then it becomes less fun. |
| 15th September 2008 Dave Enoch | Forget Science! - From: Hans, funny stuff buddy! Keep it coming. BTW, you may want to consider becoming a writer instead of pursuing science. Or perhaps you could become the funniest scientific writer of our time!!! Making science fun...what a concept! Either way, I think you should factor it in there somewhere. Take care, Dave |
| 13th September 2008 deleted_82180 | Imran's Comment - From: I got a comment from a fellow blogger named (or nicknamed) Imran and I accidentally deleted it. This was not an act of censorship it was merely a slip of the touch pad. The gist of his comment was the I should not be placing a pox on "mother Asia" just because I ate some hot food. He further explained that my understanding of hotness is relative to my culinary upbringing. I do not disagree on any particular point. Far be it from me to seriously curse an entire continent. And even if I did, I think one as big as Asia would survive untainted by my misguided words. I suppose that my last two blog entries could be interpreted as overly negative now that I read them again. My only excuse is that if you spend a month anywhere you'll find something to be negative about. That might just be my cynical nature. I think Imran misinterpreted my words as a diatribe against Bengali food. He couldn't be more wrong. I love hot food. However, it is not, as a rule, the most pleasant food to throw up. I suggest Imran spend a sleepless night purging the contents of his stomach and get back to me on the whole hot is relative issue. Until then I hope he can develop a better appreciation of hyperbole and ironic humor. No hard feelings. -Hans |
| 13th September 2008 Ben | Feliz 15 de Sepiembre - From: Sounds like you are becoming local. That is great. |
| 12th September 2008 Rip Verkerke | Hurray for science ... - From: Can't wait to hear more about the work at ICDDR,B. Tell us a good science story, please. |
| 12th September 2008 deleted_36417 | Yup, Guam. - From: Reenie - I lived there for 6 months, but met Pascal when I went back for a visit and an island-hopping trip through Micronesia. Guam has a grungy kind of charm, but mostly I didn't like living there. |
| 12th September 2008 Reenie | WOW - From: You are too self-critical - your photos are marvelous. I recently drowned my digital camera and needed to buy a new one - it's a piece of junk, but gets the job done, even if it's a poor job. I bought it at WalMart for $88. :) Anyway, I liked your phrase: *I prefer that over superficial exuberance anyway.* When I was in Ireland about 9 months after 9/11 I was greeted with lavish appreciation. I think I was the only tourist brave enough to fly. :( The Emerald Isle was nearly barren of visitors. The economy took a heavy hit. I suspect the Irish are renowned for graciousness, but hindsight, I think they were slathering it on rather thick that year - from shear appreciation for my tourist dollars/euros. |
| 12th September 2008 Reenie | Guam? - From: You met on the island of Guam? My uncle was stationed there during WWII - he's a dentist. He and my aunt and 2 children. Did you like Guam? My aunt has romantic notions of the time they were there but I get the impression that Guam hasn't aged well. In lieu of revisiting Guam, my aunt & uncle visited Roatan and ended up building a home there, which they used as a getaway for about 10 yeras and then sold. |
| 10th September 2008 anonymous | - From: Haha as I was reading the previous entry, there was an ad that read "How to lose 44 Lbs Fast!" Also ironic. |
| 10th September 2008 Jenny | - From: Holy crap - Marlie finally updated! ;) Thanks for the news, dear. I'm glad you're having so much fun. I hope we get to talk soon!! |
| 10th September 2008 Jess | - From: Did you even ask if you could cut windows? Imagine how many pictures you could put up with magnets! You could hang everything with magnets - think how fast you could clean up. I don't know Buff, don't discount this without some thought. |
| 10th September 2008 Kacy Bassignani | - From: I don't know if it shows up on anyone else's computers but on mine, directly above this, is an ad for Pepcid AC heartburn medicine. I just thought it was ironic |
| 8th September 2008 Dinah | I love you, and I miss you - From: Hey babe. Thanks for catching us up-- Australia sounds like an awesome time! I just edited my own comment for good English...nerd. Spring break sounds like it's come too soon (until I remember that you started school in July...silly Dinah). Have lots of fun, and then call me so we can talk about it! Much love, kid. Dinah |
| 8th September 2008 Jessica Buchberger | ? - From: That's not an update, that's a statement. I want to know about your life! |
| 7th September 2008 Uncle John | Have a great time.... - From: You go Kimmy! Oh, and you want I should rough up this Irish guy that sat next to you? Uncle "Godfather" John |
| 4th September 2008 Ben | Game - From: Great, Thanks. I would love to go to Costa Rica I have never been there but I can't fit it in my schedule for now that is why I keep reading your entries. I think it will cost more send ¡2000 than the actual value of it. But sure it is fun discovering different cultures. Be safe and have a beautiful day. Adios |
| 4th September 2008 deleted_87717 | fruit #6 - From: Actually Fruit #6 is a Naranja its an Orange??? i had to read labels the neighbo was telling me how they were enjoying fresh orange juice. I had not seen oranges in the store we can all se why. |
| 4th September 2008 deleted_87717 | nice one ben - From: well nice one are you a fruit conniseur or have you been here before? and do I need to pick you up from the airpot or do you want the 2000 colones? Ha =) |
| 4th September 2008 deleted_82180 | - From: A distinct possibility. |
| 4th September 2008 Leah | fruit - From: OK, we played, but sent it in an email. You are making me hungry for fruit salad. |
| 4th September 2008 Ben | Game - From: #1 Mamon Chino in Costa Rica, Lychees in USA, #2 Carambola in Costa Rica, Star Fruit in USA, #3 Papaya, You should try it blended with milk and vanila Ice cram, #4 Mango, #5 Banana in USA and in Costa Rica, They might call it Gineo too I dont know, #6 Limon in Costa Rica Lime in USA, #7 Key lime in USA, I dont know in Costa Rica. |
| 3rd September 2008 Joe | Nice - From: I smell a cooking + Biology + BANGLADESH college essay. I have to catch up on all your entries! |
| 3rd September 2008 Jess | - From: OK, I play games. I'm only telling what I know. Although I did Google those weird things that look like toys or sea creatures (#1), I won't give it away in case someone really knows. #2 Starfruit - tell me how these are, you can get these sometimes at the grocery store but I never know if I should bother. #3 Papaya - yuck, tastes like puke. I mean, I don't care for papaya. #4 Mango #5 Duh #6 Some kind of citrus :P #7 Limes? is that too easy? Benny and Q say hi! |
| 2nd September 2008 Dave | LOL - From: Hans, HI-larious! Keep 'em comin'! And stay safe! BTW, I'm blog illiterate, where do I find the pics? Dave |
| 1st September 2008 Clark | Curious - From: It's a fascinating story, I found myself reading the other blog postings back to the journey's beginning. As someone who has spent some time in Guanacaste, including Brasilito and Liberia, I couldn't help wondering how you chose to live here, found your cottage and the school for Kiley and Carter? I agree with an earlier poster, you do have a talent for interesting writing. This year and next year I spend the winter at a cottage in the jungle near the Southwestern end of the Nicoya Peninsula. Best of luck with the adventure. |
| 1st September 2008 Anita | Hi - From: How about something new girlfriend? Hope you had a safe arrival and all is well. Talk to you soon via this blog thing. :) |
| 31st August 2008 deleted_36417 | Brothel? - From: Uh, Shelly, I stayed at an old kindergarten, not a brothel. Where's your mind at??? Haha. |
| 31st August 2008 shelly | brothel - From: I'm loving all your blog entries, Julie!! I was hoping to see a picture of the brothel you stayed at. You know me.... I love the eerie and unknown!! lol!! Love and miss you!!! |
| 31st August 2008 deleted_86452 | Rusian Fashion - From: SO glad you're enjoying the blog. Amber had a big part in the description of fashion. She's writing bits to add into all the entries and we'll get that up soon. The next stage - Moscow - will be up later this week I hope. |
| 31st August 2008 Jess | - From: Pffft. What kind of dump did you rent? The wireless is out? Sheesh! ;) Can't wait to see the pics and hear about it! |
| 30th August 2008 Lisa Lipsky | "There is no such thing as overdressed in Russia". Yup. - From: Loving your journal, and you have captured the two categories of fashion in Russian particularly well. Looking forward to the next instalments! |
| 29th August 2008 Reenie | - From: Breathtaking. In lieu of traveling in your hip pocket, I am grateful for these posts. Simply beautiful. Your photos are so clean with no fat - like a well written story. xoxo |
| 29th August 2008 Reenie | - From: I'm catching up a bit here. :) Sweetheart, your photos are stunningly beautiful - simply divine. Your writing always seems to have a mystic quality to it - an aura of safe dangers - hope that makes sense. From the very start - what, two years ago, I have been utterly drawn to your eye for the less obvious. It's a gift you lavish on your grateful readers. xoxo |
| 29th August 2008 Reenie | Hi - From: Julie: As always, I marvel over your keen observations and the unfiltered truths you speak. Alas, not all your fine photos downloaded. I'll check again later. xoxo |
| 28th August 2008 Phyll | - From: I only see these kind of pictures in National Geographic. Great job! |
| 28th August 2008 la | Wow! - From: The architecture is fabulous! |
| 27th August 2008 Grandmom E | Take care - From: Take care of yourself. We LOVE you! We pray for you everyday! Stay out of the alleys! Keep us updated. Gods blessings. |
| 25th August 2008 deleted_87717 | Taco Bell - From: It WAS Taco Bell Costa Rica thats so completly different, and I also want to defend the fact that "I" didnt eat a thing there.... |
| 25th August 2008 Jess | - From: Oh, and T-Bell? Uh-uh, no you dih-ent. |
| 25th August 2008 Jess | - From: Hey, you added to this post! No fair! Make a new one! :) I have to say I was a bit worried about you with the creamer. Moving to a country you've never visited - nope. Creamer situation - a little bit! Although I will be disappointed if you live in the coffee mecca for too long without weaning yourself off of (down a little??) 40 splendas and 1/2 cup of creamer per cup. My prediction, heard it here first folks: Spanish speaking, black coffee drinking surfer. |
| 25th August 2008 Tia | You guys made it! - From: I really was laughing out loud as I caught up on your travels! I'm glad you are there safe (although taveling with convicts is not advisable) and sound. I am also glad to see that roughing it includes a golf course out back... hah! TACO BELL... I can't believe it! I too have a sick little one with a big fat lip =( She was a trooper for her b-day party (she looks like she was in a brawl) but she is not feeling well and only slept about 2 hours last night. I hope tonight is better or I might wreck my car while working tomorrow. Have so much fun and good luck car shopping! |
| 24th August 2008 Rose | love it! - From: what a fantastic adventure you both had...and the russian dream lives on! Particularly love the old couple from Australia. xxx |
| 24th August 2008 LEAH | Yeah - From: Wonderful commentary. Think your new career should be as a writer. Thanks for the updates! |
| 23rd August 2008 Jess | - From: Yayyyy! Bienvenido a Costa Rica! Send me some coffee. |
| 23rd August 2008 leah | Love and best wishes - From: May the force be with all of you an thank goodness the light saber made the cut! |
| 23rd August 2008 Jess | - From: First! :) |
| 22nd August 2008 Dave Enoch | Go Hans! - From: Go save the world man! Just watch out where and with whom you eat, drink, sit, step, sleep... :) I look forward to getting your updates. Take care! Dave |