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Date: 26th August 2009
Rope Bridge
I was near here a few years ago and I thought it looked very scary, did not go over it. Your picture does not look scary but it does not show the water below.
From Blog: Giant's Causeway and A Not-So-Scary Rope Bridge
Rope Bridge
I was near here a few years ago and I thought it looked very scary, did not go over it. Your picture does not look scary but it does not show the water below.
From Blog: Giant's Causeway and A Not-So-Scary Rope Bridge
Date: 26th May 2009
glasgow
its a pity u never toured glasgow better with their old grave yards and old buildings the oldest house in glasgow they do spookie tours also and they give u the old history of glasgow maybe one day you will be back u would love glasgow if u find the time to look about
From Blog: Underground Ghost Tour and a Bus Trip
glasgow
its a pity u never toured glasgow better with their old grave yards and old buildings the oldest house in glasgow they do spookie tours also and they give u the old history of glasgow maybe one day you will be back u would love glasgow if u find the time to look about
From Blog: Underground Ghost Tour and a Bus Trip
Date: 12th August 2008
re: "be a little more sympathetic"
Dear Elaine, Thank you for your response. In an aside, it really is quite lovely to see how many proud Irish people commented angrily in response to my unflattering blog. In retrospect, of course it was small-minded and unfair, and I am ashamed of much of what I wrote/how I initially viewed my travels. In my defence, I was young, at the beginning of my travels when in Ireland, homesick, and still thrown by every little travelling set-back that inevitably befalls the traveller. So I wrote with an irritated and ignorant hand and am sorry. Over the subsequent two years of travel (for which I was too busy actually travelling and have not - will never, at this point - written about), I do not believe I made the same mistake, and in fact would recommend every country and every experience - even the scary ones! (Experiences, not countries, lol). I fondly remember many beautiiful scenes in Ireland and very much look forward to returning one day with an open mind and heart... and a more thorough research attempt ; )
From Blog: Giant's Causeway and A Not-So-Scary Rope Bridge
re: "be a little more sympathetic"
Dear Elaine, Thank you for your response. In an aside, it really is quite lovely to see how many proud Irish people commented angrily in response to my unflattering blog. In retrospect, of course it was small-minded and unfair, and I am ashamed of much of what I wrote/how I initially viewed my travels. In my defence, I was young, at the beginning of my travels when in Ireland, homesick, and still thrown by every little travelling set-back that inevitably befalls the traveller. So I wrote with an irritated and ignorant hand and am sorry. Over the subsequent two years of travel (for which I was too busy actually travelling and have not - will never, at this point - written about), I do not believe I made the same mistake, and in fact would recommend every country and every experience - even the scary ones! (Experiences, not countries, lol). I fondly remember many beautiiful scenes in Ireland and very much look forward to returning one day with an open mind and heart... and a more thorough research attempt ; )
From Blog: Giant's Causeway and A Not-So-Scary Rope Bridge
Date: 12th August 2008
re: comment from "I'm from Glasgow"
You are entirely correct regarding my dismissal of Glasgow without proper evidence; I was very young at the time, and at the beginning of my travels. I apologise for the sheer ignorance of the slur against your city. I can only defend myself with the fact that I was homesick and that I did, over the subsequent two years of travel (which I still haven't had time to write of - and now no doubt never will), learn to appreciate each new location with an open heart and mind. I can honestly say that I do not think of any part of my travels with prejudice against the city or country itself, and would wholeheartedly recommend every country and experience - even the scary ones (experiences, not countries, lol). But, the ignorance of earlier blogs being part of my personal evolution, I will not delete them and can only apologise to any whom I offend, with the assumption that very few will ever stumble upon my humble scribblings.
From Blog: Underground Ghost Tour and a Bus Trip
re: comment from "I'm from Glasgow"
You are entirely correct regarding my dismissal of Glasgow without proper evidence; I was very young at the time, and at the beginning of my travels. I apologise for the sheer ignorance of the slur against your city. I can only defend myself with the fact that I was homesick and that I did, over the subsequent two years of travel (which I still haven't had time to write of - and now no doubt never will), learn to appreciate each new location with an open heart and mind. I can honestly say that I do not think of any part of my travels with prejudice against the city or country itself, and would wholeheartedly recommend every country and experience - even the scary ones (experiences, not countries, lol). But, the ignorance of earlier blogs being part of my personal evolution, I will not delete them and can only apologise to any whom I offend, with the assumption that very few will ever stumble upon my humble scribblings.
From Blog: Underground Ghost Tour and a Bus Trip
Date: 3rd August 2008
Glasgow
I wonder which part of Glasgow you visited? Your comments such as "Glasgow is fairly depressing.. no parks .. “ and “Almost no greenery”. (it's an industrial city, so not much in the way of pretty photo opportunities or lovely green parks)" show that you didn't take any time to explore it... you were simply killing time, waiting for a bus to London. Glasgow has more parks (over 70) than any city in Europe for heaven sake!! Glasgow's oldest park - Glasgow Green is 136 acres in the city centre! - a 10-15 min walk from the bus station. Once there, you’ll also find the resplendent Templetons Carpet Factory yes factory! overlooking the Green. Modelled on the Doge's Palace in Venice it is as fine an example of "industrial architecture" as you’re ever likely to find. But you prattle on...... “Almost no old buildings, and those that are here go unnoticed” -- Just how old are you looking for?... FYI - Glasgow has many old buildings, e.g. Provand's Lordship dates from 1471, the Cathedral was consecrated in 1197. Is that old enough for you? Glasgow's much-admired leafy (that means green!) West End is chock-full of Victorian and Edwardian terraces. There are many old fine buildings too - such as those designed by Glasgow architect & designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh Glasgow School of Art; Cranston Tea Rooms, Daily Record Building, Queens Cross Church, to name a few. CRM was the main exponent of Art Nouveau in the UK. I suspect from your ill-informed comments that you didn't venture far from the bus station... what a pity..... because Glasgow is a city meant for walking (admittedly, that means further than is required in the compact centre of Edinburgh, where, judging by your blog, you clearly spent a lot more time. In Edinburgh, most of the "attractions" are in easy walking distance of the rail/bus stations...how convenient and thoughtful ! ... and it sure makes it easy to "do it" in a short time. You have to take a bit more time (and effort) to explore Glasgow, as it is considerably larger than Edinburgh. To find the best (and the oldest!) requires much more than an afternoon visit, but you will be richly rewarded. Free entry to museums means that the culture is easy to find too. Glasgow is an hospitable city, and it's citizens are friendly and rightly proud of her industrial heritage. Like any city with an industrial past, she bears many of the scars of that heritage, but that is only part of her story. Dig deeper to find the gems. Don’t dismiss an entire city on the view from the bus station.
From Blog: Underground Ghost Tour and a Bus Trip
Glasgow
I wonder which part of Glasgow you visited? Your comments such as "Glasgow is fairly depressing.. no parks .. “ and “Almost no greenery”. (it's an industrial city, so not much in the way of pretty photo opportunities or lovely green parks)" show that you didn't take any time to explore it... you were simply killing time, waiting for a bus to London. Glasgow has more parks (over 70) than any city in Europe for heaven sake!! Glasgow's oldest park - Glasgow Green is 136 acres in the city centre! - a 10-15 min walk from the bus station. Once there, you’ll also find the resplendent Templetons Carpet Factory yes factory! overlooking the Green. Modelled on the Doge's Palace in Venice it is as fine an example of "industrial architecture" as you’re ever likely to find. But you prattle on...... “Almost no old buildings, and those that are here go unnoticed” -- Just how old are you looking for?... FYI - Glasgow has many old buildings, e.g. Provand's Lordship dates from 1471, the Cathedral was consecrated in 1197. Is that old enough for you? Glasgow's much-admired leafy (that means green!) West End is chock-full of Victorian and Edwardian terraces. There are many old fine buildings too - such as those designed by Glasgow architect & designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh Glasgow School of Art; Cranston Tea Rooms, Daily Record Building, Queens Cross Church, to name a few. CRM was the main exponent of Art Nouveau in the UK. I suspect from your ill-informed comments that you didn't venture far from the bus station... what a pity..... because Glasgow is a city meant for walking (admittedly, that means further than is required in the compact centre of Edinburgh, where, judging by your blog, you clearly spent a lot more time. In Edinburgh, most of the "attractions" are in easy walking distance of the rail/bus stations...how convenient and thoughtful ! ... and it sure makes it easy to "do it" in a short time. You have to take a bit more time (and effort) to explore Glasgow, as it is considerably larger than Edinburgh. To find the best (and the oldest!) requires much more than an afternoon visit, but you will be richly rewarded. Free entry to museums means that the culture is easy to find too. Glasgow is an hospitable city, and it's citizens are friendly and rightly proud of her industrial heritage. Like any city with an industrial past, she bears many of the scars of that heritage, but that is only part of her story. Dig deeper to find the gems. Don’t dismiss an entire city on the view from the bus station.
From Blog: Underground Ghost Tour and a Bus Trip
Date: 28th July 2008
carrick a reed rope bridge not scarey any more!
to guess what a thrill carrick a reed used to be, try to find photos taken before the bridge was re-engineered to make it more safe. if you can fin photos on the net taken in the 80's you'll gasp!
From Blog: Giant's Causeway and A Not-So-Scary Rope Bridge
carrick a reed rope bridge not scarey any more!
to guess what a thrill carrick a reed used to be, try to find photos taken before the bridge was re-engineered to make it more safe. if you can fin photos on the net taken in the 80's you'll gasp!
From Blog: Giant's Causeway and A Not-So-Scary Rope Bridge
Date: 14th July 2007
be a little sympathetic
It seem to me that you are missing the point of why people come to ireland, as you have written but did not seem too grateful for is the kindness of the people here. You have to remember that belfast in particular is only building its self up after a years, i guess you are not easily excited or are one of those people who's glass is half empty!!
From Blog: Giant's Causeway and A Not-So-Scary Rope Bridge
be a little sympathetic
It seem to me that you are missing the point of why people come to ireland, as you have written but did not seem too grateful for is the kindness of the people here. You have to remember that belfast in particular is only building its self up after a years, i guess you are not easily excited or are one of those people who's glass is half empty!!
From Blog: Giant's Causeway and A Not-So-Scary Rope Bridge
Date: 23rd October 2006
Chill
Hi, You write extremely well! I am sitting in my cozy, well lit living room with my kids right behind me watching "Power Rangers" and yet as I read your blog I had the unnerving urge to look over my shoulder! I'm going to let my mom know about your site. She is intriqued with hauntings. Going to stay the night on the Queen Mary Ship! Dee
From Blog: Underground Ghost Tour and a Bus Trip
Chill
Hi, You write extremely well! I am sitting in my cozy, well lit living room with my kids right behind me watching "Power Rangers" and yet as I read your blog I had the unnerving urge to look over my shoulder! I'm going to let my mom know about your site. She is intriqued with hauntings. Going to stay the night on the Queen Mary Ship! Dee
From Blog: Underground Ghost Tour and a Bus Trip
Date: 13th October 2006
re. carnivaleut or carnevale....
Dear Carlo, Whoops! Thanks for the correction. I do not think I have time to go through whole blog correcting, but I will publish your comment\correction with it instead so people see the correct spelling.
From Blog: Carnivale di Venezia!!!
re. carnivaleut or carnevale....
Dear Carlo, Whoops! Thanks for the correction. I do not think I have time to go through whole blog correcting, but I will publish your comment\correction with it instead so people see the correct spelling.
From Blog: Carnivale di Venezia!!!
Date: 6th October 2006
Carnevale
Ciao,sono Carlo, di Roma. Solo una cosa: la parola è carnevale non carnivale. Bel blog, scusa per la correzione. L'Italiano non è la tua lingua, comunque è tanto per avere un'accuratezza perfino maggiore carlo Hi, I'm Carlo, from Rome. Just one thing: the word is Carnevale, not Carnivale. Nice blog, sorry for the correction. Italian is not supposed to be your language, but is just to be even more exact carlo
From Blog: Carnivale di Venezia!!!
Carnevale
Ciao,sono Carlo, di Roma. Solo una cosa: la parola è carnevale non carnivale. Bel blog, scusa per la correzione. L'Italiano non è la tua lingua, comunque è tanto per avere un'accuratezza perfino maggiore carlo Hi, I'm Carlo, from Rome. Just one thing: the word is Carnevale, not Carnivale. Nice blog, sorry for the correction. Italian is not supposed to be your language, but is just to be even more exact carlo
From Blog: Carnivale di Venezia!!!
Date: 19th August 2005
it was almost a whisper
Hi Emm you are a gifted writer...when I read your travelblog its almost at times like your voice is changing in my head....very enjoyable take real good care
From Blog: From Training House to Manor House
it was almost a whisper
Hi Emm you are a gifted writer...when I read your travelblog its almost at times like your voice is changing in my head....very enjoyable take real good care
From Blog: From Training House to Manor House
Date: 30th July 2005
cheers!
Well, i was looking for pictures on the london eye on google and decided to use yours [showing a friend on MSN what i went on today]..hope you dont mind! Anyway, to get the pictre i had to go into your blog, and i'm afraid i found myself reading about london, coldness and godalming! [sorry - seems a bit voyeuristic but there's a fascination with the perspective of 'the Other' on our little island!] Right - long story short - thanks! Interesting reading. A bit like Michael Palin ;-) Good luck with the rest of your travels ...and the care work! Sean gillensean@hotmail.com
From Blog: Jobs Offers and an Aussie Celebration
cheers!
Well, i was looking for pictures on the london eye on google and decided to use yours [showing a friend on MSN what i went on today]..hope you dont mind! Anyway, to get the pictre i had to go into your blog, and i'm afraid i found myself reading about london, coldness and godalming! [sorry - seems a bit voyeuristic but there's a fascination with the perspective of 'the Other' on our little island!] Right - long story short - thanks! Interesting reading. A bit like Michael Palin ;-) Good luck with the rest of your travels ...and the care work! Sean gillensean@hotmail.com
From Blog: Jobs Offers and an Aussie Celebration
Date: 16th July 2005
GEEEEEEE
OMG Emma, I sure am glad you are alive! God that is horrendous that idiot driver! Obviously you have travels mercies with you! I am so glad you are alright. Catherine
From Blog: Almost Squashed by Idiot Driver
GEEEEEEE
OMG Emma, I sure am glad you are alive! God that is horrendous that idiot driver! Obviously you have travels mercies with you! I am so glad you are alright. Catherine
From Blog: Almost Squashed by Idiot Driver
Date: 28th June 2005
Yay!
I'd love to check out beltane in Edinburgh some time. I'm an enthusiast when it comes to these kinds of things for sure. cheers, fireguy
From Blog: Beltane Fire Festival
Yay!
I'd love to check out beltane in Edinburgh some time. I'm an enthusiast when it comes to these kinds of things for sure. cheers, fireguy
From Blog: Beltane Fire Festival
Date: 28th June 2005
hi emma
So glad to hear that you got a lovely couple to look after.
From Blog: From Training House to Manor House
hi emma
So glad to hear that you got a lovely couple to look after.
From Blog: From Training House to Manor House
Date: 5th April 2005
Kewwwwwwwwwwl
Keep up the diary whenever you can, Aussie Emma. So interesting to read. Have sent an e-mail to you. The V from saltmine Libraryland - Vince
From Blog: Tuk-Tuks and Chatachuk Markets
Kewwwwwwwwwwl
Keep up the diary whenever you can, Aussie Emma. So interesting to read. Have sent an e-mail to you. The V from saltmine Libraryland - Vince
From Blog: Tuk-Tuks and Chatachuk Markets
Date: 28th March 2005
Wow
Wow Emma, it sounds like your having a great time in Thailand! :-) I hope you stay safe during your trip and I look forward to reading more of your updates! Zach - Zach
From Blog: Sunshine on a Rainy Day
Wow
Wow Emma, it sounds like your having a great time in Thailand! :-) I hope you stay safe during your trip and I look forward to reading more of your updates! Zach - Zach
From Blog: Sunshine on a Rainy Day
SonOfSun
oscar salmeron
Costume help?
Saludos de los Estados Unidos.. Greetings from the U.S. I love this article and all the pictures in it. My housemates and I are throwing a Venetian masquerade ball for New Year's this coming year.. am so excited about it. Maybe you can help me.. I am looking to get an authentic male outfit, particularly from Venice. Any suggestions on where to look? Thanks:)
From Blog: Carnivale di Venezia!!!