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23rd October 2009
anonymous
- From: I'm still alive
Glad to hear you're alive and happy! miss you tons...call me :908- 337-2385!
23rd October 2009
Gunz
- From: I'm still alive
you best call me! 516.724.0468
22nd October 2009
Lynne Fishburn
thanks - From: I'm still alive
Hi Avalon: So glad you wrote again. I was wondering if you were still away from the USA. I'm sure all your friends here miss you. Love the pics.......Laura's mommy :)
22nd October 2009
Susan
Oh, England, my England - From: I'm still alive
Didn't realize from the pics of you and Fish how very English your looks are until these pictures, Av. Well, it is interesting to see how one will eventually look as we age, but I have to say that you look beautiful. And it's a lovely place to stay. Forget Florida, all you see there these days are visitors from Bundesland aka Germany. (My grandmother was from London, btw, and I'm accused of looking English by those familar with the features.)(The rest of my family is mostly Brittish with a spot of German thrown in for variety, lol.) What fun you get to work at the pub. I imagine the old folks you help have lots of fun with the American girl, lol.
22nd October 2009
Ginny Kirby
Missing You - From: I'm still alive
Wonderful to hear from you again!! Your mother keeps me informed of everything happening in your busy life, and as I have said before, you have a future in writing, so keep it up!! You have brightened my day once again with laughter at all your comments! Hope to see you at Xmas!! We love and miss you!
17th September 2009
Mummy
the walrus said - From: growing some roots
The time has come for a new instalment...a further chapter...an enlightening...
16th September 2009
Robert Mertens
Where is Teignmouth? - From: growing some roots
Time to detail the joys of high living in Teignmouth!!
31st August 2009
anonymous
- From: growing some roots
when r u coming home....i miss my gingy!
30th August 2009
Lynne Fishburn
roots - From: growing some roots
So happy to see the update on the blog and all the pictures. If your gran spoils you like mine did me you'll never want to come home again. As you probably know, Laura finally has the internet in her apartment. Take care, Love Laura's Mommy
29th August 2009
Dr. B
- From: growing some roots
Avalon, Some great scenery and it looks like you have been having fun discovering your family across the ocean. Classes begin monday and it is different that you will not be there. Enjoy the rest of your trip. Dr. B
21st August 2009
Susan Salveson
experiences - From: How to speak german
Av, your description so parallels ours while in German I couldn't help but laugh. We had friends on the "economy" as we in the Army term it, who blessedly spoke both English and German, though the kids did not. Bennie had that same kind of energy and was constantly tearing about the house. At the end of our stay I was finally beginning to think in German, just in time to fly away! Three and a half years wasn't enough as we lived on the American installation in the midst of "klien Ami-land". BTW, Ami is a derogatory name for Americans. And of all the places we visited, Salzberg was right up there at the top of favorites; so incredible under a big fat full moon. Susan
21st August 2009
Robert Mertens
Duck News - From: the hills are alive...
Breaking news, using the latest scientific theory, we believe that the easter duck (the green one) is in fact a female! Waiting for the first sign of duck eggs to confirm this observation. Bets now open on the color of any ducklings.
19th August 2009
FISH
HEY AVALON - From: the hills are alive...
Hellllooooo, So I'm writing to you from the boston public library, or as we boston public library go-ers call it, the BPL. Boston is great just got A/C back after my upstairs roommates turned it off thinking that their electrical box was hooked up to their own A/C unit, how silly. I hope you get a cool haircut like julie andrews had and sing the hills are alive at least once while in Austria. I also hope that someday you watch the end of the movie and exclaim, "i was there!!! bah!!!!" Well anywayssss I miss you alot and hope that you come to boston soon! Its a tourist destination as well pretty much better than Budapest, I could probably find some underground clubs with ear biters if you want. COME HOME TO ME. Love, Laura
19th August 2009
Eric
- From: the hills are alive...
I <3 Budapest! It was so interesting and gorgeous! I'm still jealous of you over there... Enjoy Austria! I hope you get to hit Vienna and do the palaces... They are certainly a site.
19th August 2009
Robert Mertens
Which reminds me - From: the hills are alive...
Which reminds me of a story; when exiting a Manchester (UK) night club, one of our party came out with a toilet seat. He was also in need of medical attention!! Oh to be young again.
19th August 2009
Mummy
how's Pink Ted? - From: the hills are alive...
It will be good when you're reunited with your camera cord; these illustrationless reports leave the imagination too much freedom. And what's this - you were out without your rubber gloves, anti-death face mask, and tube of antiseptic....? What sort of first responder are you? At least Laura would have had floss that you could have used for stitches.
17th August 2009
Mummy
so multilingual - From: How to speak german
The duckies survived two weeks without us. But Tamarind was here the day before we got home, so she received the clamorous welcome and gave them food, so they were a bit blasé by the time we arrived. Yes, Swiss mountains are the very best, and probably the cleanest. Everything in Switzerland is clean, as I remember it. And dotted with little white flowers and cows wearing bells.
17th August 2009
Mummy
keep on staying safe - From: They dont use euros anymore...
Bruges is obviously the place for you. Remember how anxious you got about the plight of the homeless in San Francisco?
16th August 2009
Lynne Fishburn
Howdy - From: How to speak german
I can't wait to see all the pictures you've been taking. Laura is moved into her apartment in Boston. She now owns furniture. Take care of yourself. Love, Laura's Mommy
16th August 2009
Laura
- From: How to speak german
yes fabrizio was definitely right about the language stuff, it even works in Italian! just chop of the end of the word and put an -en on. as for the syntax stuff dad, its unfortunate you never know the verb until the end of the sentence, but i think they're used to it by now.
16th August 2009
Patricia
- From: How to speak german
your advice has changed my life. loove you!
16th August 2009
John Fishburn
The Awful German Language - From: How to speak german
Don't forget, in German the verb goes at the end of the sentence: Whenever the literary German dives into a sentence, that is the last you are going to see of him until he emerges on the other side of his Atlantic with his verb in his mouth. -- Mark Twain Except when the verb has a prefix, which goes at the beginning: A verb has a hard time enough of it in this world when it's all together. It's downright inhuman to split it up. But that's just what those Germans do. They take part of a verb and put it down here, like a stake, and they take the other part of it and put it away over yonder like another stake, and between these two limits they just shovel in German. --Mark Twain
16th August 2009
Gunz
Pretty Actor - From: They dont use euros anymore...
You should see the movie In Bruges. Awesome time.
15th August 2009
Alice Brown
- From: They dont use euros anymore...
Hello, Avalon - I am Laura's Aunt Alice and I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your blogs on your journey thru Europe. I have to say that I lived a bit vicariously through your adventures and wished I had had such an opportunity. I hope someday to meet you face to face - feel that I sort of know you already. I understand that you intend to go to medical school. Wish you every luck with that venture & everything else. Alice Brown PS - Go see the movie Julie & Julia - somehow I think that you would like it!
12th August 2009
Lynne Fishburn
glad to hear from you - From: They dont use euros anymore...
Just got home from Boston. Laura now owns furniture! Her next move will require hired help. Mommy is getting too old for this plus the car is now not large enough. Stay safe and have lots of fun. Love Laura's Mommy
7th August 2009
FISH
Where in the world is Avalon? (when can we start calling you Carmen San Diego?) - From: Cheerio fish
Hey Av, I hope you are well. I could go on and accept this comment myself but then you wouldn't have the excitement of doing it. I hope you have eaten tons of Belgian waffles by now and seen plenty of llamas. Eees OK, Laura
2nd August 2009
Mummy
we miss you - From: Cheerio fish
I like the sand-pit labelled "our bed", and I really like the Dutch Ducks. I hope your "workaway-ing" introduces you to hoards of wonderful and weird people. And llamas. And lavender.
1st August 2009
Susan Salveson
couldn't bear to miss the contining saga - From: Cheerio fish
AV! of course I want to stay with your blog! How could I not? Your style and personality shine forth to captivate. K, maybe a bit grandiose in terminology, but you get the gist, no? I'm going invite you on Facebook to be friends, too, if you choose. Be careful, & you are in my prayers for safety and success!:-) Susan (Laura's Aunt by marriage to her mom's brother Thom)
1st August 2009
Lynne Fishburn
I'm still interested - From: Cheerio fish
Hi Avalon. Thanks for the update. I've saved all the blog updates to my computer as well as all the pictures. I'm happy to have Laura home, but sad you are traveling alone now. Keep posting to the blog as I'm very interested in hearing about all the places you travel to. Love, Laura's Mommy
1st August 2009
Av1
- From: Cheerio fish
i think its funny all these comments look like they're from you... i guess i should start logging into my own account now
1st August 2009
Av1
hey av - From: Cheerio fish
I hope you're doin good. If this blog is a reflection of your mood, cheer up! Just think about greek salad and you'll be happy :) Hopefully your legs have recovered from walking so much and you have had a chance to be sedentary for more than a minute. My athens postcard just arrived today, i guess that means i travel alot faster than mail. Good luck with apps man. Love, Laura
31st July 2009
Av1
welp - From: trains planes and automobiles (minus planes plus boats)
thank you. when i l.ooked at my pictures i realized that most were taken during sunsets, i think thats when we pulled out our cameras the most... anyways these pictures are actually over a span of many days picturing many sunsets.
31st July 2009
Av1
- From: trains planes and automobiles (minus planes plus boats)
hahaha 500 pictures with the same sunset. nice fish
28th July 2009
Robert Mertens
The Netherlands, France, England - From: trains planes and automobiles (minus planes plus boats)
Eagerly awaiting more adventures as Laura heads back, and you wing you way to deal old Blighty
23rd July 2009
Av1
welp - From: trains planes and automobiles (minus planes plus boats)
hey dad, the train leaves at 6 thirty tonight and gets in the next day at 10 30 am, so its more like 16 hours! good thing we were forced to splurg and get a 6 person bed thing... and i´ll try my best not to miss the flight. i´ll call you if i do Mrs. Mertens, we are obsessed with food. its only subtle in the blog because we are so rushed to write it haha. tried some yummy czech stuff today! -Laura
23rd July 2009
Jack Fishburn
Greek Ferries - From: trains planes and automobiles (minus planes plus boats)
Laura, I was on the phone today with your cousin Matt Fishburn when you called him. When he called back he said you would be staying with him (Netherlands) Friday. He said it would be a 10-hour train ride from Prague. When you get home Monday Chuck will have already gone back to Penn State. Don't miss your flight back! (I've had some problems being ontime for flights in the past, I hope it isn't an inherited trait)
22nd July 2009
Mummy
dinnertime - From: trains planes and automobiles (minus planes plus boats)
I notice a subtle but pervasive preoccupation with food.
20th July 2009
DR. h
granada - From: Granada!
hola (hello every one) Alhambra the most great Islamic civilization i hope be there with beautiful islamic culture my friend go there and she take photo inside the mosque oh my god so beautiful pic adios (bye)
14th July 2009
Andrea
- From: It's all greek to me... literally
Omg...you guys are crazy! sounds like you're having an amazing trip so far- I'm totally jealous of your adventures! i look forward to reading your blogs! miss you guy so much <3 Andrea
14th July 2009
mummy
nice: train strike while you have a rail pass - From: It's all greek to me... literally
Do not separate Laura from her sewing kit. Nearly the 18th.... when your future will unfold....
14th July 2009
Lynne Fishburn
Greece - From: It's all greek to me... literally
Now we can understand the saying "looks like greek to me". Be careful! Love Mom
14th July 2009
Patricia
- From: It's all greek to me... literally
it looks like you guys are having an amaaaazing time in greece!!!!! i miss you guys! i wish i was in greece instead of studying for the mcat again....
14th July 2009
Aunt Sherrye
Bastille Day - From: It's all greek to me... literally
Greece sounds great! Too bad you weren't in France for the Bastille Day festivities . . . or did you plan it that way? 8^)
14th July 2009
Robert Mertens
The Pope, Obama, and John Travolta - From: It's all greek to me... literally
Look out for John Travolta, I hear he was in Greece as well. P.S. Seriously concerned about the lack of toothbrushes, we can arrange an airlift for Fish. Can't trust these foreign mad ones. If you want to save money, ask for a Greek (alphabet) menu, and an English menu - then use the prices on the Greek menu.
14th July 2009
Av1
- From: It's all greek to me... literally
why are you awake
14th July 2009
Gunz
Feta - From: It's all greek to me... literally
I can't take the chessieness of these titles anymore. Do something about this. PS - I'm jealous that you're in Greece, and I'm going to school.
10th July 2009
Lynne Fishburn
Fat? - From: when in rome... get fat
You don't look fat to me. You don't look under nourished either. You look just right! Young and Beautiful. I can't wait to hear all about Greece. Love, Mom
10th July 2009
nick
names - From: when in rome... get fat
could you have stayed with two people with more stereotypical italian names?
10th July 2009
Jack Fishburn
stepping up - From: when in rome... get fat
Wikipedia says the Spanish Steps are 138 in number. You better go in there & edit it!
10th July 2009
Alice
stracciatella gelato - From: when in rome... get fat
Stracciatella sounds like some kind of pathologic micro-organism that might start the next pandemic. I'd stay away from it. Keep having fun. Love, Alice
10th July 2009
Susan
It shows - From: when in rome... get fat
Love the blog today! Totally brings the adventure to life, thanks, Av, and great work with the sign! It's good to think on your feet :-) I seem to spend more time falling over mine, lol. Susan
10th July 2009
mummy
poor Giuseppe - probably traumatised for the rest of the summer - From: when in rome... get fat
It's the heat. Makes the pigeons dopey. Do you remember making the 3-D jigsaw of the churchy place with all the paint on the ceiling? You will enjoy Corfu now, yes?
9th July 2009
The Drake
Buon Giorno! - From: they lied about the duomo
What great pictures. Just got a break from the cave fish in Maryland and thought I would finally check out the travel blog. Didn't have time to read the postings, but it looks like you two are having the time of your lives. Seems too innocent, though. Get into some trouble while you're there! It's alright, you're still young. Just don't go crazy--if I've learned one thing from National Geographic it's that being locked-up abroad is no joke. -Drake
9th July 2009
Patricia
- From: they lied about the duomo
looove you guys!!!!! i'm soooo glad you are having fun in italy! go swimming in the mediterranean! you may have done that already loll.
7th July 2009
Eric!!
- From: they lied about the duomo
SO glad you girls are having a blast. I'm enjoying reading all your wonderful updates and am psyched to hear that you are having a good time. Miss the crap out of you guys, and can't wait to see you when you get back!
7th July 2009
Dr. B
I love gelato - From: they lied about the duomo
Seems like things are going well and I envy all that you are seeing. Good to hear that Avalon is no longer a lobster. I am going back to Maine and we will have our three granddaughter with us for a week which should be fun. Niki dropped by today. She had been to Hawaii and leaves tomorrow for Cambodia. Sounds like you are getting to see a lot and also to eat some rather nice food along the way. Take care and keep enjoying the trip. Dr. B
7th July 2009
Blaze
- From: they lied about the duomo
I envy you!!! i miss it soo!!!!
7th July 2009
Jack Fishburn
counting the steps - From: they lied about the duomo
When Laura & Charlie were little & visited me at "Bell Abs", their favorite activity was to count the steps from the basement to the attic. The more things change the more they stay the same. When you get the Rome, I want a full report on how many steps are in the "Scalinata della Trinita dei Monti" (Spanish Steps) (I already know the (official) answer) - Dad
6th July 2009
Lynne Fishburn
Florence - From: they lied about the duomo
Isn't Florence interesting. Buildings from medival times and from the renaissance as well as modern times. I glad you didn't by a leather coat. Way over priced in Italy. Love the pics. Can't wait to see your pics of Rome. Love, Mom
6th July 2009
Gunz
- From: they lied about the duomo
Did you guys hang your cameras over the plexiglass and freak people out that you were going to fall? Oh, I did.
6th July 2009
Av1
toothbrush - From: we love fountains
just to update, I never had to go sin toothbrush. I had a spare one and then i bought a replacement and then i found my old one. I now have 3 toothbrushes.
5th July 2009
Lynne Fishburn
Hives! - From: we love fountains
Laura, did you figure out what gave you hives? You said it was very hot in Milan, could it have been a heat rash and not hives? I understand that you now have an Italian toothbrush. Does it have a sleek design like Italian sports cars :)? Love, Mom
5th July 2009
Gunz
- From: we love fountains
I'm sorry but I can never give my approval to a tan.
4th July 2009
Alice
lost toothbrush? - From: we love fountains
I'm sure there's no significance whatsoever to a future dentist losing her toothbrush in Italy. Happy Fourth of July. (It's been a wet day here in the Midwest also)
4th July 2009
Susan
key differences - From: we love fountains
Thanks for expanding my awareness. I really thought all keyboards were the same. Except maybe in the Middle East, Asia, and Russia...and maybe not in Machu Picchu, lol. Susan
4th July 2009
Lyndsey
- From: we love fountains
Of all things for Laura to lose!
4th July 2009
Av1
- From: we love fountains
oops forgot to sign it. love, av
3rd July 2009
nick
ginger - From: Nice is very nice
Gingers should not be exposed to sun. Fish please leave your ginger inside when you go to the beach
2nd July 2009
Carly
not quite hampton eh? - From: Nice is very nice
It sounds like you ladies are having such a fabulous time! I love being able to read about your adventures and see pictures! Nice seems so lovely, it looks like you had a great time at the beach. Man, I wanted to thank you for the beautiful flowers and card from you and your family! It absolutely made my day to find them waiting for me when I came home. Its been a slow process, but I'm hoping to start feeling better soon. Love you so much, keep having the time of your life! PS. love the hat.
2nd July 2009
Lynne Fishburn
sunburn - From: Nice is very nice
Love the pics. Wear sunblock and a hat. That lovely skin of yours has to last years and years. I so glad you are having a good time. Everything is the same at home, work, work, work :) quiet with Chuck gone. Brian is a homeowner now. I think I'll go see his new home while your dad is in Iowa. Love, Mom
2nd July 2009
Mummy
poor lobster Avalon - From: Nice is very nice
I imagine you have discovered the French for aloe vera. Cool hat.
1st July 2009
Lacey
AV!!! - From: just checking...
Hey Av, Just wondering how your trip is going, my boyfriend Alex is there right now too. I'm telling you, you should meet up with him somewhere in London! Lacey
30th June 2009
Av1
- From: Granada!
yes!
30th June 2009
Alice
Alhambra - From: Granada!
Wasn't Alhambra where Katherine of Aragon (first wife of Henry VIII) grew up?
30th June 2009
Susan
Marks - From: Granada!
Hey, Laura, got your email about Germany. Girl, the face of Europe has gone thru so much plastic surgery since we were there, I wouldn't have a workable point of reference from which to advise you guys. That said, here is an eg.: I still have marks from when we were there, lol. Wish I could have given them to you as the Bank of Germany will still exchange them 1 to 1 for Euros. And that's a great bargain, for sure. Live well & enjoy, Aunt Susan
30th June 2009
Dr. B
Sounds great. - From: Granada!
You both look very happy with your trip and the scenery is great. Avalon, thanks for the picture. Enjoy the rest of Spain and enjoy Nice.
30th June 2009
Dr. K
fun in Spain! - From: Granada!
Hi ladies! All that business about architecture, history, culture, yada, yada... is all well and good; but what about things of true importance? Have you met any interesting microbes?? How about those spanish cyanobacteria? Awesome, eh?? Keep your eye out for gram-postive bacilli of cote d'azur, I hear they are beautiful this time of year. :-) Safe travels & God bless!
30th June 2009
Lynnette
Granada - From: Granada!
Wow you sure did see alot in just one day. The two of you have really been on the move. I bet your ready to have a slow day and catch your breath and sleep in a bed that isn't rolling down the tracks all night :). Love, Mom
30th June 2009
Aunt Sherrye
3 Shades of Green - From: Granada!
Oh, you young ladies are making me so FAIN! It all sounds so awesome!
30th June 2009
Av1
- From: goodbye portugal
guernica was the one piece of art that i wanted to see in madrid and we got to the museum just as it was closing! they wouldn´t let us in :( our train was later that day so we couldn´t go back. bad planning on our part i guess. i hear it´s huge though! -laura
30th June 2009
Alice
Guernica - From: goodbye portugal
Tell us about Guernica. Is it huge, small or what? That was the first serious piece of art that I ever hung on an apartment wall. How many languages will you be fluent in by the time you're through? :)
28th June 2009
Mummy
glad you're Staying Safe - From: goodbye portugal
Just got back from Rhode Island. It was wet. I am impressed by your foreign language abilities. And your capacity to retain p'ports and m.
28th June 2009
Jack Fishburn
jealous - From: FISH AND AV IN SPAIN
I'm jealous you're seeing all these places I've never been. Bring back lots of pictures. What are the hostels like? Are there any older people that stay there, or do we have to stay at the expensive hotels? Make sure you keep track of & hold on to your valuables in public places like the overnight train. Love, Dad
28th June 2009
Lynnette
beautiful beach - From: goodbye portugal
Wow that looks like a beautiful beach. Do you have something special you want to experience in Granada? Can't wait to see more pics. Love, Mom
27th June 2009
Eric
- From: FISH AND AV IN SPAIN
Soooo, they showed "Taken" on an overseas trip? That seems a little tactless.... Also, Miss you girls...
26th June 2009
Mom Fishburn
- From: madrid day 2
The pics are great. Thanks for keeping up-to-date. What is the weather like there? Laura took care of the stuff for the apartment and spoke directly to Doug Luo. Love ya, Mom
25th June 2009
blaze
Time to party - From: FISH AND AV IN SPAIN
Spain is awesome! where are you in spain? also dont forget the sangria! hit those night clubs and enjoy! make the most of every night!!!
25th June 2009
Aunt Alice
have the time of your lives! - From: FISH AND AV IN SPAIN
I so envy you gals......footloose, female and free in EUROPE! I look forward to your postings.
24th June 2009
Av1
Thank you! - From: FISH AND AV IN SPAIN
thank you everyone for the comments. we napped a little to try and fight off the jet lag, now we´re off for more exploring madrid! -Laura
24th June 2009
Gunz
- From: FISH AND AV IN SPAIN
Sleep is for the week. If you sleep more than 10 hours this entire trip, I'll be disappointed.
24th June 2009
Patricia
ahhh! - From: FISH AND AV IN SPAIN
sounds sooo exciting!!!
24th June 2009
D Henry
Take it easy and bon voyage - From: FISH AND AV IN SPAIN
Hey girls, what a great idea to keep everyone up to date. I hope you both have a great time. Travel safely.
24th June 2009
Aunt Sherrye
3 shades of green - From: FISH AND AV IN SPAIN
I envy you gals - I'll be praying for you both and hoping the trip is fabulous, fun, and memorable. Are you going to Scotland? I have a friend on the Isle of Lewis who could probably tell you all the best spots to check out if you're in that neck of the woods...she has a daughter who just finished her first year of college and two older sons, too. Love, from Texas
24th June 2009
Lynnette
Thanks - From: FISH AND AV IN SPAIN
Thanks for letting us know you made it safe. We love you. Mom
24th June 2009
Penny Mertens
That's remarkable! - From: FISH AND AV IN SPAIN
You stayed awake? You, who falls asleep anywhere, at any time, merely by remaining stationary? Love, Mummy.
24th June 2009
Brenda Shakir
so gald to hear from you! - From: FISH AND AV IN SPAIN
It is great to hear you are doing ok. Tell us more about the hostel. Be safe and enjoy. Brenda
21st June 2009
Lynnette Fishburn
checking - From: just checking...
looks like the blog works! Are you guys packed yet? Love Mom
20th June 2009
Affandy
it should work - From: just checking...
hi, welcome to travelblog. if both of you need any help, please visit our forum.
20th June 2009
Paulie
Seems to work - From: just checking...
Can't wait to read about your adventures!
20th June 2009
Laura
works! - From: just checking...
it worked!
19th June 2009
Gunz
don't leeeeeave - From: just checking...
It works!
19th June 2009
Ginny Kirby
Where are you? - From: just checking...
I guess you have either left to explore the world, or are about to leave. Hope you have wonderful adventures and meet lots of interesting people, and return with lots of exciting tales. Be careful and stay safe!! Lots of love, Mrs. Kirby
19th June 2009
V. Ingalls
where are you? - From: just checking...
Where are you two Now? I leave for London June 28 and expect to be in Paris about 10 days later. Where will you be then?? I hope you are having a great time!! VI


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