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| 12th November 2009 Solomeia Kojin | PFFFFfffffft - From: Fall Bike to Girdwood I wanna go next time!! Although I do remember that I was moving frantically from one apartment to the other that day. This is a gorgeous ride, and a gorgeous day to do so. |
| 18th September 2009 Ralph | Looks like an adveture to me - From: Canoeing/Backpacking the Swanson Lake and River Trail Seems like a great adventure to me. The rivers are really low out here in South West Alaska so I would assume it is similiar up there. You will just have to try another trip now........However, try stay dry. Hope you learned a lot. |
| 11th September 2009 J | That's it. - From: Canoeing/Backpacking the Swanson Lake and River Trail I have to see you! This looks like fun- I can't say that I'm one to throw myself to the wind concerning the wild outdoors but I'm telling you- I'd try it with you. :) P.S. Let me look at those teaching jobs again. |
| 11th September 2009 Bernie | Bend for fun - From: Canoeing/Backpacking the Swanson Lake and River Trail Sounds like there was no need for paddles but then you couldn't have picked a nicer weekend for this outing. Thank you for sharing your experience with me as I bypassed my usual morning serving of cereal to enjoy your fun filled lilly twisted deep in mud world. I think I'll keep to my city street running as there's no speeding up with a canoe on my back. |
| 11th September 2009 Miros | Wow - From: Canoeing/Backpacking the Swanson Lake and River Trail And you say your not hard core! I would been crying by the end of the first day! I can't say it sounds fun but it certainly sounds like and adventure your not going to forget. I'm a little envious of your adventurous spirit but still I will stick a little closer to home...must be my old age ;) hehe |
| 3rd July 2009 D@d | cool - From: Where Milk is $14.89 a Gallon So proud of u and your work keep it up girl |
| 2nd July 2009 Jeff Shattuck | nice - From: Where Milk is $14.89 a Gallon Love the photos and the story. Neat insight into a part of our country most could never see. |
| 2nd July 2009 Miros | :) - From: Where Milk is $14.89 a Gallon Thats pretty cool that you get to visit all those far away places and keep us city girls informed. I kind of like the chew poster ;) hehe. |
| 4th June 2009 anonymous | - From: Early Summer: Canoeing Ice covered, Glacier Fed Lakes. as always, you inspire me to question myself. thank you. |
| 2nd June 2009 D@d | paddle on - From: Early Summer: Canoeing Ice covered, Glacier Fed Lakes. You go girl !!!!!!!! |
| 2nd June 2009 anonymous | - From: Early Summer: Canoeing Ice covered, Glacier Fed Lakes. I can feel the cold, hear the wind, and my muscles are tightening against the strain. What a wonderful experience Bekah! I hope to get there one day... Diane |
| 31st May 2009 David Beasley | - From: Early Summer: Canoeing Ice covered, Glacier Fed Lakes. Where was this at? How do you get there? |
| 28th May 2009 Jeff Shattuck | Say Brrrrr - From: Early Summer: Canoeing Ice covered, Glacier Fed Lakes. Nice read. The visualization of the ice chunks hitting the canoe makes it very real. 20 years from now those details would be gone, it is nice to write them down. |
| 28th May 2009 Anne McKee | nice to hear from you! - From: Early Summer: Canoeing Ice covered, Glacier Fed Lakes. This sounds like a grand adventure. Your friends in the CCM at MC are thinking of you! |
| 5th April 2009 Evie Hartel | Fascinating - From: You know, Just Your Typical Weekend Getaway...to North Korea?! I throroughly enjoyed you account of your trip to North Korea. It was beautifully descriptive. I was googling North Korea today after I heard about N. Korea's recent satellite rocket launch when I happened to come upon your piece. It is very interesting ! |
| 24th October 2008 michael Luhrs | fell asleep to the hum of swarming misquotes? - From: Summer. A long time Comming. I love your story telling style .... Thanks 4 sharing I miss your smile |
| 22nd October 2008 miros | hi - From: Summer. A long time Comming. these are always fun to read. I am soooo loving your survival kit right now :) So how are you doing? Hope you're having a good week. |
| 21st October 2008 Bekah | Bear Bells - From: Summer. A long time Comming. These are actually just bells that people carry so that they can make enough noise so bears hear them comming. Any bells would do just fine, but therer is a market up here for "Bear Bells." |
| 21st October 2008 Jeff Shattuck | Bear Bells - From: Summer. A long time Comming. I have never heard of bear bells. Sounds a little like Hell's Bells. It was not clear to me if they are actually needed or just a tourist thing. |
| 15th October 2008 Julie Luhrs | forgot . . - From: Snow, Fire, and Rain: Welcome to Fall in Alaska. do you remember that really cute guy from the liquor store? He still asks about you, and wanted to know what you thought of Palin. I am forwarding your email about that to him as well as your blog . . and you might add him to your mailing list. jeffrye.holloway@gmail.com |
| 15th October 2008 Julie Luhrs | Hey baby . . - From: Snow, Fire, and Rain: Welcome to Fall in Alaska. Rebekah . . .I had forgotten your gift in expressing yourself in your writings . . . . you are AMAZING!!!! I am so proud of you and all you have accomplished, and this inner strength that just won't settle for anything less . . . and if you do, it doesn't last long. The way you write about Alaska, describing the scenery, seasons and emotions connected to it all truly give me a glimpse of more than just knowledge . . . I can FEEL it. You go girl . . . you are my inspiration. I love you . . . Mom |
| 10th October 2008 Kelly | cool blog - From: Snow, Fire, and Rain: Welcome to Fall in Alaska. And good pics to go with it... |
| 9th October 2008 Jeff Shattuck | Nice to see a post again! - From: Snow, Fire, and Rain: Welcome to Fall in Alaska. A great post. Love the photo of the snow flake on Ashley's hair. Looking forward to more! |
| 9th October 2008 ashley | haha - From: Snow, Fire, and Rain: Welcome to Fall in Alaska. i love that multiple compliments that you gave me |
| 28th January 2008 Bekah | Darkness... - From: Where the Ocean, Mountains and Sky Blend into One... Actually there is complete darkness in the most Northern part of Alaska in the winter, but here in Anchorage I think the longest span of darkness is on winter solstice, which is about 20 1/2 hours. |
| 20th January 2008 carrie | so proud - From: Where the Ocean, Mountains and Sky Blend into One... what a beautiful and enlightening experience you are having (and sharing ). i imagine by now you have gotten a goodly amount of snow. keep warm and healthy. LOL gram |
| 18th January 2008 Adventures of a Travel Addict | - From: Where the Ocean, Mountains and Sky Blend into One... what about the 24 hours of darkness? Does that not apply to Alaska because I hear its twilight all through winter in the north. I have never been there to know of it thought. |
| 31st December 2007 roxana | yay - From: Korea...time is up. rebekah..i got to follow your footsteps to korea and it was very good. i must say i think you were able to see a lot more than me, but i think i had a different kind of drive in this case and just getting to the end of the application process was a victory for me. i still wish i had more time to see more of it. and i remember ji hyang! that was over 3 years ago... good luck with whatever you are doing now. :) |
| 13th December 2007 m ichael Luhrs | well is it cold yet?? - From: Where the Ocean, Mountains and Sky Blend into One... Im so glad that you are sharing As events unfold and you experience more of "The Last Frontier," keep warm! I love you and am proud of you, D@d |
| 12th December 2007 doug | - From: Where the Ocean, Mountains and Sky Blend into One... I guess that the odds of a white Christmas are as good in Alaska as anywhere. Someone told me a few years back that people should never go to Alaska until middle age, as the scenery is so stunning as to spoil a tourist for anywhere else. Judging from your pictures, my friend might have had a point. |
| 14th October 2007 Igor Berger | Take a Thai public bus and taxi in Cambodia - From: From Khao San Road to Angkor Vat: TRAVELERS BEWARE OF THE SCAM BUS Your best bet is to take a public Thai bus from the North East bus terminal, just buy a ticket to Aranyaprathet, get your visa at the border right after you have exited Thailand, Laos immigration provides this service, get about 4 people together and take a Laos taxi. Done and finished! |
| 13th May 2007 Barium | akaraka coming again.. - From: AKARAKA! geez can't wait for it! only 4 days remaining until the crazy shouting! |
| 15th March 2007 sysanga | WOW - From: Two Trips to Laos with the Chance of Execution Hi Rebekah, I found this page and looked through your work and very impressive. I am from Laos and your work is incredible! I love every pictures, wish someday I can do that too. Thank you for sharing your adventure! ^_^ |
| 14th January 2007 Kahshan lau | Akaraka rocks!!! - From: AKARAKA! I really miss Yonsei and Akaraka. 2 days is just TOOO short. I wish I could do the whole thing over again -_- *listening to akaraka songs right now* |
| 5th January 2007 Phil | Freedom is only one type of persception... - From: North Korea...still? I particularly enjoyed seeing another persons point of view on an issue that is so current. In the United States, and many other western countries, we have a strange view of freedom which comes from the fact that we are free to make the choice to be free. To many this might not make sense, but I have a feeling it does to you. As you said, we are forcefed certain idealogies and "political bullshit." It seems to me however, that this is our own version of lack of freedom. We are told what to think. If we consciously make the choice to beleive it or not, then we are free. If we believe what we hear and see without thought or reason, we are not truly free. I'm happy to see there are so many people out there like you, and many other travelbloggers, that have chosen to go out in the world and see for themselves. You may only be doing the tourist side of things, but you certainly do catch a glimpse of everything else beyond that. For a free mind, a glimpse is all one needs to be able to think about the rest of it. |
| 4th January 2007 Gabe | No Picture! - From: North Korea...still? Oh man, these shots are priceless. I still remember our tour guide freaking out while we were snapping of some covert-ops style photographs... |
| 4th January 2007 Henry | Home - From: Here in Tennessee I enjoyed reading your post. Home for me has begun to be an abstract place, too. I've moved 30+ times in my life and traveled a lot on top of that. Home now is usually defined most now by the people I am with. I'm at home with family and friends, pretty much no matter where I'm at. |
| 4th January 2007 doug stephen | my humble opinion - From: North Korea...still? i have no wish to be disrespectful to you, or even impolite. I don't even know you. Furthermore, I am not American and I hestitate to belitttle your nation--or anyone else's. I take issue with your comments--about the American media and the American president. Believe you me, I am no fan of George Bush (neither father nor son). George Bush is a disgrace to his nation his religion, and to all right-thinking and fair-minded people everywhere. The US, in its history, has done things that would shame hell--and some good stuff too. So has every other powerful nation throughout history. However, the faults of another nation (in this instance North Korea) or its president are not erased just because Geroge Bush opposes them. Left unchecked, North Korea could potentiially launch a nuclear attack on the US--and the US government has a duty and a responsibility to stop that. Sorry. I am a Canadian, living in Taiwan. We have PR China missiles pointed at us, and we live under a constant threat of invasion. I am not interested in anyone's "different perspective" on the government in Beijing--I want only to live in peace and security. So do North Koreans. So do Americans. Please do not let your disdain for the US blind you to the fact that North Korea is a basket case, with an "eternal" president. Its folk are starving. You can blame George Bush for many things (the useless deaths of hundreds of GI's and Marines in Iraq, for one thing), but the avoidable plight of the average North Korean is none of his doing. or America's. Or the media's. 6-25. That is what Koreans call the Korean War. If history serves me correctly, it was the North that did the invading. Millions of people, including North Koreans, endured unspeakable hardship and many lost loved ones and their own lives. you can't blame the US for that. However, history is history and blame is futile. All those poor people would be just as dead no matter who started the war. Nevertheless, I am interested in what you have to say and I will subscribe to your blog. Throughout history, governments have alwlays chosen enmies. You are holding hold the US to a higher standard of morality than you apply to other nations. |
| 4th January 2007 Gerry Aitken | The nature of truth - From: North Korea...still? I agree with your sentiments about needing to challenge simplistic media and government denouncements of other countries. It is healthy to have information from different perspectives. What you have seen and experienced is part of the truth, a reality in itself. Having visited South Korea many years ago what I found sad was the continuing division between the North and the South, most Koreans I met desperately wanted to be united with their fellow Koreans. I wonder if Koreans in the North have a similar attitude? |
| 4th January 2007 nature girl | kickin' up dust - From: North Korea...still? Bekah, Well, it's comforting to know that I'm not the only one whose blogs have encouraged some firey responses, and it's even better to know that you're continuing to speak your convictions in the face of less-than-constructive criticisms... Damn it, I love you. Srh |
| 4th January 2007 Nature Girl | whaaatt!? - From: You know, Just Your Typical Weekend Getaway...to North Korea?! where the fk is it?? srh |
| 29th December 2006 Therese | Not the true picture - From: You know, Just Your Typical Weekend Getaway...to North Korea?! You didn't see the real North Korea. The North Korea where the Dictator decides who eats and who starves. Why could you not take pictures from the bus? Why were there guards with guns every 20 meters? Why was this 5 star hotel empty? Why could you not talk to the North Korean people? These people do not have freedom, and so many of them are starving. You met a few of the people of North Korea but you did not see the true picture. Freedom is for all, and is what our Creator intended. "Well they don't know what freedom means so they don't miss it". And you are ok with this. You say: "I am not saying that I support this particular system; I am simply putting forth an idea that could possibly lead to the better understanding of their perspective and condition. " Don't be naive. These people don't deserve to live under this cruel Dictator. I saw a documentary, where a man from South Korea smuggled in a camera and hid it in his coat and filmed what really goes on there. Look into the truth. |
| 21st November 2006 lauren | so cool - From: You know, Just Your Typical Weekend Getaway...to North Korea?! wow, that's such an amazing experience. It would be so interesting to actually go to North Korea, since we hear about it in the news so much but we don't really know a lot about it because it's so secretive. My guess is, however, that the North Koreans you were with weren't really your average North Koreans-- most things I've read have said they have people extensively trained under extremely strict rules to show tourists North Korea is a happy and prosperous country, and of course they can't talk about politics except to say they love their dear leader. |
| 13th November 2006 Stephen Paul | House and Home - From: Here in Tennessee Home is an abstract idea, but it is possible to actually be there. I think that you lost touch of home moving so much when you were young, so your definition of home is tied up in "somewhere else". My home is at my parents house in a different city from where I actually grew up. I dont feel right there, but I do feel like its home. The formative period of my life is still captured in the area where they live, so thankfully it is still "home" to me. The place where I 'feel right' is probably like most people on this site- anywhere than where I am currently at! |
| 16th October 2006 anonymous | hey~~ - From: Korea...time is up. now i'm walking the busy streets in Sinchon everyday as you did. some of those pics above are where i might hang around. miss you. i'll put up some more pics of Yonsei in Facebook. :) miss ya |
| 15th October 2006 srh | sexy thang... - From: Korea...time is up. a bit of korea still lingering.... i miss you... let me hear from you soon. srh |
| 30th September 2006 anonymous | - From: Tributes to Seoul damn girl, i sure do miss the fing hell out of you--wish you were here so i could lay all my thoughts/burdens/aspirations down and see your perspective on them all...I love you. srh |
| 20th September 2006 Nature Girl | - From: Tributes to Seoul Rebekah, This is for me, one of your most powerful entries. As I feel myself becoming daily more attached to South Africa, your words resonate so clearly with me... Bekah, this is some of the best writing i have read from you... thanks for bringing your experiences to life for me once again. i love you. srh |
| 19th September 2006 rosiepink | Great Photos! - From: Tributes to Seoul Can't wait to visit Korea someday. I just recently read Lonely Planet's Guide to Korea. Thanks for sharing the photos and your thoughts! |
| 17th September 2006 srh | - From: Sea sick?...hope its not Malaria. Bekah, Just got back from Spring Break last night..checking my clogged up emails and I found this jewel...always love to see and read your tales.. As for me, you'll see some pictures soon..i'm exhaused from a week of traveling the coast but feeling great... gal, I miss you..and I LOVE YOU. Take Care, srh |
| 17th September 2006 Jan | - From: Sea sick?...hope its not Malaria. Rebekah can you please stop writing..... because I really want to go back to the tropical island when I read all this ;) I recovered soon by the way. So the island-doctor was not not that bad maybe, although we saw her working at a bar in the afternoon! |
| 13th September 2006 jenny | :D :D - From: Sea sick?...hope its not Malaria. hello rebekah dear.. dont worry i haven''t forgotten about calling you tonight. i like your entry... especially the cute little crabs ... and the one in jan's hand. I really hope that i get to come and visit you for fall break... <3 <3 jen |
| 28th August 2006 John | hey rebecca - From: Angkor Vat: A Tour Through Words and Snap Shots Have reada all your entries so far - pretty cool - i would have loved to visit angkor wat! what is ur email address rebecca? |
| 28th August 2006 your mother | yup - From: Angkor Vat: A Tour Through Words and Snap Shots once again, amazing photos...i mean, your pics are always breathtaking so it's nothing new :) Maybe you could do a blog on Maryville, you know, a really good sattire highlighting all the high points, emphasizing that it's one of the top places in the country to retire, devoting some pictures to huddle house and the covenant stone...I see real prospects there... gal, i love you and i miss you tons and I expect an email from you soon.. i mean, when the heck are you moving back into the dorms? keep me posted sistah. peace. l |
| 23rd August 2006 clarice | - From: From Khao San Road to Angkor Vat: TRAVELERS BEWARE OF THE SCAM BUS I am lucky enough to read the lonely planet earlier,so i won't get to the scam bus thingy..however, i was trap at what they claimed to be bus stop..i still doubt it..well, i got frustrated by how the people there trying to manipulate you.. i ended up pay a bit much as i insisted to go for taxi, camry. i was almost begging three Good Koreans to share the taxi with me as i don't want to stay there anymore..thank God i got the ride after some arguments with the people..you just don't care so much about the money anymore in the end..and you just want to leave that place.. We were on the same boat... |
| 21st August 2006 sarah | dern - From: Seeing the faces of God...or at least of a great king. Bekah, Dern girl, some more amazing pictures...and you even did your homework with this one :) Honestly, south east asia has so much more than I ever knew..it's like a fariy tale world.. I hope you still have more blogs to come.. and hey, email me and let me know how the hell you're doing...isn't it almost time to move in at MC? And if you end the blogs, you have to do a goodbye blog..it brings closure to your readers :) I LOVE YOU srh |
| 17th August 2006 jen | - From: TA PROHM: Silence Filled Corridors, and Proof of Life why didn't i get my big slobery kiss from sarah?..... unnaceptable.... thank you for reading it out loud to me. you'rea amazing.. :D :d |
| 17th August 2006 srh | still more... - From: TA PROHM: Silence Filled Corridors, and Proof of Life bek, this is utterly amazing...i've never seen anything like it in my life. it's such an encouragement to see this earth of ours prevailing, even whilst we beat it back, always seeking to master and mold it... i know you're home, i'm guessing you did this last entry in the boro.. waiting to hear from you. enjoy your time with the fam and give Jen a big slobbery kiss for me... I LOVE YOU and I miss you so damn much... srh |
| 17th August 2006 Abby | Breathtaking - From: TA PROHM: Silence Filled Corridors, and Proof of Life I recently visited Siem Reap last March and was BLOWN AWAY. If you get a chance to travel anywhere near Cambodia, you MUST make a quick stop here! It only takes about a day to see everything at Angkor Wat and it's so worth it! You feel like you're in the "Jungle Book". |
| 17th August 2006 Katie | - From: Two Trips to Laos with the Chance of Execution wow, what an adventure...even thought it took a while i'm glad that you were able to finally get your visa... |
| 17th August 2006 Katie | - From: From Khao San Road to Angkor Vat: TRAVELERS BEWARE OF THE SCAM BUS Bekah...a similar thing happened to my brother as well when he was in cambodia...i hope that you still had fun though despite your adventure on the scam bus. |
| 16th August 2006 Emily | wow - From: Two Trips to Laos with the Chance of Execution It's interesting to read about the Arc de Triomphe replica, and I've enjoyed your detail and passion in your writings. Take care! I look forward to seeing you in TN soon! ~ Emily |
| 13th August 2006 Jonnys | Good story lady! - From: From Khao San Road to Angkor Vat: TRAVELERS BEWARE OF THE SCAM BUS We had no scam but I just want to add that the road from Bangers to Siem Reep is THE worst road in the world- i sat in a mini bus with my head out the window cus it was so hot and sticky- and when we stopped i looked like an asbolute disgrace with my heair windswept and my face just coated in a thick layer of dust!!! What an experience! If you want to see a photo see my blog called Time for Relaxation. Good reporting though and you may be seen as a mini heroine!!! Ciao. jonnys |
| 12th August 2006 bekah | that's your luck - From: From Khao San Road to Angkor Vat: TRAVELERS BEWARE OF THE SCAM BUS Just as I am always getting things stolen from me, so your chain is always getting pulled!! although it absolutely sucks, I'm still a little glad that I'm not the only one that seems to chronically get cheated! I LOVE YOU and I love your crazy stories! Sarita |
| 11th August 2006 Pete Townshend | Don't worry, you're not the only one! - From: From Khao San Road to Angkor Vat: TRAVELERS BEWARE OF THE SCAM BUS Hello, you don't know me, but i just wanted to leave you a note to say that after experiencing the scam bus in full, i know how you felt and can sympathise. we ended up sticking with it all the way to siem reap, which was as bad as you'd think! if you want to get any ideas of things to do in cambodia, feel free to check my blog as we spent 3 weeks there not so long ago. one word of warning is that if you are traveling vietnam and were planning to go from hanoi to vientiane (in laos) and you thought the journey from khao san road to siem reap was bad, make sure you fly!!!! we ended up on a local bus, sitting in the aisle on sacks of rice for 31 hours! anyway, safe travels and enjoy the rest of your trip! |
| 11th August 2006 gp | ahhhh! to being a walking target - From: From Khao San Road to Angkor Vat: TRAVELERS BEWARE OF THE SCAM BUS oh god sounds like you couldn't have aviod that scam. Way to run! woo hoo! Heck yes Bekah! I love reading your adventures!! heart, gp |
| 11th August 2006 Andy | Scam Bus - From: From Khao San Road to Angkor Vat: TRAVELERS BEWARE OF THE SCAM BUS Bit late now but some of the budget air lines offer flights to Phenom Phen for $10 and the bus journey then to Seim Reap is only $4, and no hassle at all, anyway good luck with cambodia |
| 11th August 2006 Grandma Sari | A time to remember - From: Two Trips to Laos with the Chance of Execution So after all these adventures will you be happy back in the USA? One thing for certain, you will never, ever be the same. I never thought you were naive before but after experiencing your trip you won't be. All is great, photos, comments, and all those things left unsaid. A real lesson in adaptability. Will you experience culture shock when you return? So much to remember. See you soon. |
| 10th August 2006 Nature Girl | fencing?! - From: Fencing, Korean Style? You always be representin'...Show those asian boys some fiesty american aggression...i love it.. srh |
| 10th August 2006 D@D | So nice - From: Two Trips to Laos with the Chance of Execution It willbe nice to have you home the road can get weary but it looks like you are having fun still again some realy nice photos |
| 10th August 2006 Nature Girl | hey pookie - From: Thai Massage, Bamboo Rafting, Elephant Trekking, Waterfalls and an A.D.D. Monkey...Chiang Mai Through the Express Lane. dern, looks like an adventure...breathtaking...of course, i love how real you are. the annoying monkey, the painful massage, the inhumane treatment of the elephant and lastly the numb butt from the bus...yeah, it brings me down out of the clouds and back into the reality of traveling..speaking of which, have you read the paper lately? another terrorist threat, "close call". expect flying home to be a pain in the ass..give yourself plenty of time... i love you tons, and your pictures are amazing as always... sarita i love |
| 10th August 2006 gp | - From: Thai Massage, Bamboo Rafting, Elephant Trekking, Waterfalls and an A.D.D. Monkey...Chiang Mai Through the Express Lane. Ok, you not only are having the time of your life, but you are having the time of my life as well :) Bekah, I love, love, love reading your entries! You are such a great writer, not to mention that you are fulfilling things that are on my "To do before I keel over" list (riding an elephant). Your white water ride looks like a cheap theme park gone horribly wrong--how'd you stay on?!?! Jesus girl, you're amazing. I love you and love that you're having such a great time, but I'm still counting down the days until I get to see you. |
| 10th August 2006 gp | ditto srh - From: Two Trips to Laos with the Chance of Execution Hey hottie, damn its hard to get around a 3rd world country! What a trip!! What a triumph to finaly get there and still do all that you did! Bekah, you are awesome. Way to go gp!! |
| 10th August 2006 Anne Shattuck | Exciting Adventure - From: Two Trips to Laos with the Chance of Execution Thanks for your report with its wonderful pictures! You sound dauntless in your efforts to cross borders and to fulful the paper-work requiremnts. To think that you did all that without an English-speaking companion to help navigate the system is so amazing. Thanks for keeping us posted. Love, Grandma |
| 10th August 2006 George Corrieir | Hey! - From: Two Trips to Laos with the Chance of Execution I read your post. What is a tuk-tuk? Is it like a cart that they pull you in? |
| 10th August 2006 mom | wow! - From: Two Trips to Laos with the Chance of Execution Bekah, you are so brave. I love you blogs - the compassion you feel for the people, and the way you express frustrations - you are so REAL!!! I can only imagine all the stories you'll have to share - can't wait to see you - Love Mom |
| 10th August 2006 Cindy Barnhill | Long way from English IV........ - From: Two Trips to Laos with the Chance of Execution hey girlie, I love reading all of your blogs, they are soo interesteresing(sp?).- It is early. I am summer school at UT and will be done today!! I came back into the states after 11 months in Austria, it feels good to be home! Keep having the time of your life, much love, Cindy Barnhill |
| 10th August 2006 srh | insanity - From: Two Trips to Laos with the Chance of Execution bek, and i thought back home people gave you the run-around! I would have loved to see you running around like crazy that lovely visa day... As always, the pictures are beautiful. What exactly is the Black Stupa, because it was amazing...but the best picture is this supermodel one at the end. priceless.. I suppose you are back in Korea now? email me and let me know... Iloveyou girl. srh oh, and by the way, stop giving Monks cigarettes and asking them to pose for a picture, that's just wrong. |
| 1st August 2006 mom | WOW!! - From: Buddhist Lent in Nong Khai and Ho Kham Rebekah, you are amazing and so focused! I love reading your bloggs and can't wait to see you in 13days! Love You mom |
| 1st August 2006 ChristinJ | MIB - From: Happy Faces, but it is only Thai culture. I didn't know monks drew inspiration from Will Smith. Love the background in the monk pic. Also, props on the speeches and for taking a chance and using their language. Love ya. Christin |
| 23rd July 2006 GP | - From: Happy Faces, but it is only Thai culture. Wow. No words, just "wow." Bek, I want to talk to you so bad. You are doing so many amazing things! A lot of what you are saying seems to parallel (sp?) village life in Ghana. God I miss you. You are so amazing. I love you. You are incredible. I want to hear all about it. :) |
| 22nd July 2006 Sarah | You are F-ing amazing! - From: Happy Faces, but it is only Thai culture. Rebekah, This is absolutely amazing. I am pretty much speechless, but then again, you know I always have something to say. Mostly, I am just so proud to be your friend. I am sure this is chaning your life like it did mine...I just wish we could be together to sit up all night and talk...I miss you so much. Love. srh |
| 11th July 2006 Hatchy | This is funny..we have the same pics - From: You know, Just Your Typical Weekend Getaway...to North Korea?! I was taking a look at your blog after I posted mine and realized we have a lot of the same pictures..kind of interesting I thought. I think the hotel you had your party in was where we stayed. I didn't see the giant mural that you took a picture of. Kudos to being American and having been to the DPKR!!!!! |
| 3rd July 2006 sarah | i love you - From: Teaching At Pratthatwittya Temple School damn girl, I am so happy for you...it looks like Thailand has an amazing experience for you...life changing i miss you so frickin' much...i wish you were here, but i can't be that selfish..we'll have our time together.. i'm thinking of you so much. take care. srh |
| 2nd July 2006 D@D | tie che - From: Teaching At Pratthatwittya Temple School might have been tie che that they where doing in the park sounds like such a cool adventure miss u girl skype me when you can |
| 28th June 2006 soojin | how are you!? - From: Killing me Softly with his...Wheels How are you!?!?? I really miss you!! :( do you teach chilldren english now?? |
| 28th June 2006 soojin | - From: Killing me Softly with his...Wheels how are you? I really miss you!! you look so good :) |
| 26th June 2006 Jan | - From: Killing me Softly with his...Wheels no.... the girl in the tuk-tuk is cute! |
| 26th June 2006 Jan | - From: Back in Busan... Makes me hungry to see the spare-ribs with the red sauce again! I bought the red sauce on the airport before I left to the Netherlands, but I'm afraid it's another sauce. I ate bibimbap before the flight though! |
| 26th June 2006 Jan | - From: Second Largest Island: POW Camp..but no blood here. The prisoners were not really starving I guess......... The Dutch one has a double chin! ;) |
| 26th June 2006 Jan | - From: Fish Blood, a Mermaid, and the Love Motel...It is time for an escape. Hmmm, what can I add.... Just that I had a great time as well during our trip. And I'm so glad that you document everything, surrounded by your lovely pictures! |
| 26th June 2006 Sara | :( - From: Killing me Softly with his...Wheels Rebekah, You are blessed!! To be in Bangkok, I'm just sitting here in the rain being depressed. When do you gonna teach children english??And p.s the brothers are cute;). Have fun, Kiss Sara |
| 24th June 2006 mom | hey - From: Killing me Softly with his...Wheels Glad to know you arrived safely. The pictures are great Bekah. What exactly will you be doing there? And did you change your mind about bringing your laptop? If not, how are you writing? Do you have means to call us still? I love you girl, Mom |
| 18th June 2006 Kirsten | Once in a Lifetime... - From: World Cup: Korea vs Togo Hey Rebekah - I'm sitting here in my Costa Rica soccer t-shirt after having watched Costa Rica play Germany ...in Costa Rica. I'm glad you were able to find this opportunity to experience soccer with those who love it! BTW, my husband just asked if you are going to be a journalist after reading your blog - awesome entry! K. |
| 18th June 2006 gp | - From: World Cup: Korea vs Togo hey hottie I love your messages. god, i wish i could be in any other country in the world because any other country is going crazy about the world cup like it should! Ghana beat the Czec Republic today (like number 2 in the world i think) and plays US this Thursday. Hope they kick some ass. I love you! You are such a talented writer. |
| 18th June 2006 srh | hot ho - From: Last Entry from Seoul Korea (for now) Sexy momma, don´t have too much fun during your departure parties!! we don´t want any speacial I´m pregenant souveniers lots of love. srh |
| 18th June 2006 srh | copa del mundo - From: World Cup: Korea vs Togo Yeah, the world cup is the talk of everyone down here in Peru too. Ghana beat the Czheck Republic today!!! I´m rooting for black stars all the way...but my heart is with SKorea too! I love you girl, glad you got to experience that... SRH |
| 17th June 2006 srh | you´s a ho - From: Back in Busan... crazy mo fo, I´m going crazy, having withdraws from not talking to you or hearing from you or seeing you...AAGGHHH!!!! as always i love the pictures, but they make me ache wanting to be there with ya... lovelovelove, srah |
| 16th June 2006 Carly | EWW~~! - From: Fish Blood, a Mermaid, and the Love Motel...It is time for an escape. Ewww! for the fish and heeeeeey love motel ;) :) When ya come home? |
| 2nd June 2006 anonymous | - From: Buddha's Birthday and Lotus Lantern Festival 7j67t |
| 31st May 2006 su-jin | thanks! - From: Su-jin i love you :) |
| 30th May 2006 srh | uh oh - From: Su-jin that poor girl has been exposed to the insanity of Rebekah Luhrs...pretty soon she'll have to be committed :) Keep having fun(...as if you know how to do anything but)! I LOVE YOU srh |
| 29th May 2006 Nybo | sweet - From: Beach Time! whatever you are training for...I want to be a "member"- awesome blog chika! I'm off to France in 3 days! I've enjoyed reading your blog! hope all is well for you! |
| 29th May 2006 srh | damn girl! - From: Beach Time! why don't you drink some beer or something! keep having fun, but stay out of trouble, because i'm not calling the embassy for you. :) love. srh |
| 24th May 2006 Andrea | ! - From: AKARAKA! hehe~ looks familiar! AKARAKA is definitely fun, but the whole week after the festival is... exhausting! :) & weird..as you've noticed... anyway, i miss Yonsei...can't wait to go back to Korea!! Have fun!!!^-^ |
| 17th May 2006 Carly | Wow - From: Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) That sounds crazy cool! I love the picture of the soldier thru the tunnel thingy and the rain showing that other building thing. Awesome. |
| 16th May 2006 Jenny | :D :D - From: Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) I love reading all your blogs@!!! and i miss you.. |
| 16th May 2006 Anne Shattuck | Your trip to the DMV - From: Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Hi Rebekah -- I just attempted to write my response to your trip to the DMV. Somehow, my remarks disappeared from the screen! I don't know if I "sent" it prematurely, or if it is lost. I really enjoyed your remarks and the pictures which stirred up a lot of emotion for me as I had been in the service at the time the DMV was being established. I believe that was in 1952. I don't have time to reconstruct my message right now, however I'll e-mail you later. Thanks for the blog. I almost feel as if I took that tour with you! Love, Grandma |
| 14th May 2006 Cindy Barnhill | Hey Girlie!! - From: Buddha's Birthday and Lotus Lantern Festival Hey I just wanted to let you know, that I love reading all of your Blog entries. You are a wonderful writer. Much love and keep having fun!!! |
| 13th May 2006 srh | you crazy ass mofo - From: Buddha's Birthday and Lotus Lantern Festival I luv you so much and I miss you so much you wild thang. the festival is amazing..the backpacking trip looks like you and meridith had NO WORRIES :) mostly, i am just jealous that you are spending so much time with MY favorite blossom whom i miss so so so much... Take care of yourself and get your shit done for classes! LOVE sarah |
| 13th May 2006 Lydia | wow! - From: Buddha's Birthday and Lotus Lantern Festival girl, you are one fabulous photographer!!!! i can't wait to hear all the stories from when you get back! have an awesome last few weeks in Korea! :) i love you! |
| 11th May 2006 D@D | WOW - From: "Backpacking" in Seoraksan National Park i feel like i got rest just from reading your blog thank you |
| 5th May 2006 Nybo | beautiful pics! - From: Blossoms Bloom while Bloomers are Blooming Your pictures and experience seem nothing short of beautiful! I'm sure this has been an amazing experience for you~ take care and i look forward to seeing you in the states! ~ Emily |
| 5th May 2006 Mom | WOW!! - From: Blossoms Bloom while Bloomers are Blooming Bekah - I am so thrilled to see your blog!!!! It continues to amaze me your talent on photo taking and writing. I am so proud of you. Here is the email of the person from the bank I told you about: mrlzf@mtsu.edu I think my favorite flower you presented was the magnolia. I also like how you capture the heart of the natives regaring their "blooming" season. I have to say I think I like their way of expressing themselves rather than those here in Tenessee. I am still recovering from the strip - oh, I mean the college students dancing. Love you, Mom |
| 23rd April 2006 Len | incredible - From: You know, Just Your Typical Weekend Getaway...to North Korea?! Rebekah, pretty sure you have captured moments that very very few people in the world will ever have the privilege to experience. Thank you so much for sharing. I have been continually impressed and excited to see where your journey in Korea leads you next. |
| 22nd April 2006 Lydia | crazy! - From: You know, Just Your Typical Weekend Getaway...to North Korea?! it's crazy thinking you are around the world at this very moment....i love you and hope you're storing up piles of memorable moments to share when you get back. i want to hear every one of them! ;) loveyou, kid!!!! ~Lydia |
| 20th April 2006 Spencer | wow wow wow - From: You know, Just Your Typical Weekend Getaway...to North Korea?! what an amazing experience. that is defintally a story to remember. I always enjoy reading your adventures and living vicariously through your stories. keep it up |
| 19th April 2006 Hav | Bekah is so pretty - From: You know, Just Your Typical Weekend Getaway...to North Korea?! Hey there! ya know I just now checked my xanga site?! two months later. oh well. I'm so glad you are having a good time! I miss you bunches my dear. one of these days you'll have to "weekend gettaway" up to nor-cal and see me and mine. call me sometime if you can so I can feel special. Love and hugs, Hav |
| 19th April 2006 srh | crzymofo - From: You know, Just Your Typical Weekend Getaway...to North Korea?! REBEKAH!!!! you're a wild woman...my favorite part is the korean soldier hitting on you...:) luv srh |
| 18th April 2006 jason | keep up the good work - From: You know, Just Your Typical Weekend Getaway...to North Korea?! rebekah--it's amazing that you are able to document everything in such great detail. i can tell you are growing as a person. keep up the good work! i'm proud of you... peace, jason |
| 18th April 2006 Jen | :D :D - From: You know, Just Your Typical Weekend Getaway...to North Korea?! i just read your entry... and im jealous. but what can i do? You always get to do all the fun and interesting stuff. I cant wait for you to call me.. and i love you and am glad you are experiencing so much. So did you get away with any of that sand? love jen |
| 18th April 2006 Christin | - From: You know, Just Your Typical Weekend Getaway...to North Korea?! Your blog is amazing. I was going to write on your last blog and tell you that you were a slacker because you hadn't posted in a while, but I guess you made up for it with today's book. You keep partying with the diplomats. See ya soon, lover. Christin |
| 18th April 2006 Burt | memorable moments - From: You know, Just Your Typical Weekend Getaway...to North Korea?! Bekah, Thanks so much for including me in your memorable moments. It was wonderful to share in this experience of a lifetime. I send my best. Have a safe and wonderful trip full of such moments. Burt |
| 16th April 2006 Chelfie14 | Looks Beautiful - From: And I thought, "only in the movies." Wow..only in Asia do you find lovely architecture like that. Probably comparable to the Rune stones here, though they brought up and old Viking dragonboat in Stockholm recently. It's cool to see you're seeing old friends and things. I met a girl from Yonsei here. There are 4 Koreans here that are quite friendly. Welps, have fun! |
| 29th March 2006 Kirsten | Wow - From: Learning, in and outside of the Classroom I get chills reading your blogs - thank you so much for sharing what you are going through. You are a talented journalist already! |
| 25th March 2006 Aunt Kena | hey girl - From: Learning, in and outside of the Classroom Dear Beka, Thanks for your entries. Glad to hear what you're experiencing. Praying for you,love ya ooxx! |
| 20th March 2006 algol | Noraebang - From: Ups and Downs and all arounds... norae == sing bang == room PC bang == room with PCs for rent. They're everywhere in Seoul. Life is slower? I don't think so. You'll find out later. You will learn about ppali-ppali |
| 20th March 2006 algol | bank for foreigners - From: Ups and Downs and all arounds... The Korea Exchange Bank must be one of the most foreigner-friendly banks in Korea. They are fashioning themselves as the bank for foreigners. Might be good to check this bank out. |
| 19th March 2006 Len Turner | ...amazing... - From: Learning, in and outside of the Classroom Rebekah, Your pictures and writings are beautiful. You have already seen so much. I am mesmerized by the way you have began to capture the culture in your pictures. I really admire your courage for taking such a huge step into such an alien culture to girls back in the states. I hope that the classes improve. At least you can't be called out during the first day of class, since the first day is already over. Sounds like you are going to be crazy busy with work. I hope all is going well. Thanks so much for sharing your jouney. |
| 18th March 2006 algol | Chinese in Korea - From: And I thought, "only in the movies." "Chinese tea" One thing that you should quickly learn is that the Koreans do not like it when you call some of the things/practices that you find on the peninsula as Chinese something e.g. Chinese tea -> simply 차 cha Chinese new year -> should be lunar new year |
| 11th March 2006 Andrea (Suehee) | hey^^* - From: Learning, in and outside of the Classroom i am so glad that you are doing well in Korea, although it seems like you had an awkward feelings and tough situations for the first week of the school..^^ even Korean students go through that kind of "intimadating" situations.. at least I did... i am sure you will do so well~!!! i miss you and i really, really, wished i were there with you and take classes together~~ the spring is coming here in Maryville, and I am excited to see all the beautiful spring blossoms soon. talk to you again! bye! |
| 10th March 2006 john rose | Intense - From: Learning, in and outside of the Classroom Bekah, First day of class sounds so intense! intimidating and exhilirating... Rebekah, I 'm sorry I've missed your calls, keep trying! I want to talk to you. In fact, email me your phone number again. For some reason I don't have it... Also, I just read your journal entry via email..another powerful one...more on that soon.. the pictures are amazing, as usual..nice obeservation on the contrast between modern and traditional life..do you feel like Korea is struggling with identity issues? Also tensions between: eastern/western buddhist/christian communist/capitalist uniting with nkorea/loyal to USA etc identity.. interseting theme for the both of us too, huh? I LOVE YOU. Srh |
| 7th March 2006 Jamey Cook | old friends and new - From: And I thought, "only in the movies." i am a 2004 alum of MC, and I knew a lot of the Korean students--especially Min Woo! Please tell her "hello" for me! I am a Spanish major, and I spent a semester in Venezuela, but it sounds like you are really getting the full experience. Just remember: don't run yourself too hard--it is important to get sleep. :) I, too, love your writing style! |
| 6th March 2006 stacie | - From: And I thought, "only in the movies." It looks like you are having a great time! Nice pics also! It looks real pretty there. Keep in touch. |
| 2nd March 2006 Beth | - From: And I thought, "only in the movies." Pretty amazing stuff! It sounds almost unreal. I'm still sad I won't get to see you this summer! Oh, well. Korea's probably more fun than HHI or where ever anyways. Love and prayers, your shortest cuz. |
| 1st March 2006 spencer | keep it up - From: Ups and Downs and all arounds... the blogs are great and i am so happy to read about all your experiences. i'll continue to live vicariously through you if that's cool? |
| 28th February 2006 jenny | :D - From: And I thought, "only in the movies." those pictures are amazing i miss you so much |
| 24th February 2006 D@D | Super E M O ?!!!! Yea... <(:0 - From: Here in Tennessee |
| 24th February 2006 D@D | I think I love this place ; nice blog <[;) - From: Gyongbokgung |
| 23rd February 2006 sarah | yo yo yo - From: And I thought, "only in the movies." i love the pics...i don't know about "true buddhas" though...are you sure you meet the requirements? srh |
| 23rd February 2006 Ferlie | :D - From: Skyscrapers and Temples oh no bekah i cant see the pictures, but i want to soo bad. :*( i miss you. but i am happy for you. luv you jen |
| 22nd February 2006 sarah | nice - From: Skyscrapers and Temples bkh love the LV prayer bag comment. :) srh |
| 22nd February 2006 sarah | hooker - From: Gyongbokgung RBKH these pics are breathtaking. it looks like the exotic adventure you were looking for... well, maryville is pretty exotic these days too...i mean, christin said she saw a cockroach traveling accross the table, followed by two littler ones..she asked them where they were going and they said something about a religious pilgrimage to the ganga river... yeah, hows that for new events in maryville?hm? so without further adieu... I MISS YOU!! SRH |
| 22nd February 2006 Uncle John | Like your blog - From: Gyongbokgung Sounds like your having fun. :) |
| 21st February 2006 sarah | emo - From: Here in Tennessee bekah. love the site...one thing though..that first pick, it's super emo. what the hell were you thinking about? war, poverty? what? gotta go to pwcc. halla. sarah |
| 21st February 2006 D@D | I love You - From: Here in Tennessee I know you are being safe and using your head I am praying for you... this looks like a cool media for you to communicate with. as far as where home is you are in my heart |
| 21st February 2006 mom | WOW - From: Gyongbokgung Bekah you are so brave! I love to read your entries, and only comfirms to me your giftings in journalism. I can tell that you really want to understand the people and experience the culture, not just observe. You go Girl - Love Mom |
| 21st February 2006 Heather | off to see the world - From: Here in Tennessee Wow! First I want to say you write very well. I have read a few of you r articles and they are all nicely written. Second; whachadoin in S. Korea? We are, of course, in sunny (yah that is a laugh) England. I am sure you will have as much fun as we are exploring new and exciting places and making wonderful new memories. Keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. justncse@hotmail.com-----or----hjaab5007@yahoo.com Heather, Justin and the kids |
| 21st February 2006 Grandma Sari | A little bit of nothing - From: First Full Day in Seoul Hey! You are there and without any problems or so it sounds. So what have you done over the past few days? Have you checked out any temples yet or caught the latest soaps on tv. The TV must be really cool since it is all in Korean. Guess you will be using your laptop more than you thought you would. Heather has her own blog now if you are interested I'll send you her address and you can keep in touch that way. Have you spoken with any of the family yet. Your Mom had not seen your travelblog. I gave her the address and hope she had a chance to go into it. Guess that is all for now. Do we still write to you on your regular email address? Answer questions!!! Bye |
| 16th February 2006 georgiaisabroad | - From: Here in Tennessee I LOVED my little bear! i was having the worst day and he brightened it! (I named him Tree hehe). So, I hear you're there! I can't wait to hear how you feel... It's scary probably but enjoy every second of this weird settling in time! We're thinking of you. Love, Georgia* |
| 3rd February 2006 Aunt Kena | - From: Here in Tennessee |
| 2nd February 2006 ferlie | <3 - From: Here in Tennessee :D.... i like your entry... AND.. i finally checked my email!!!! |
| 31st January 2006 Grandma Sari | Just a note - From: Here in Tennessee |
