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| 2nd November 2009 Pam Lefrancois | See y'all soon!! - From: Learning to Ride It's hard to believe that after all these months, your journey is coming to an end. Can't wait to see you both! Have a great journey home. |
| 1st November 2009 kathy | Mombasa - From: Learning to Ride Hi Clad and Alison, Greg and I are at a small internet cafe on the Northe Beach of Mombasa. The weather is hot and humid and seems allot like Florida. We are enjoying our downtime before joining the Sudan group on Thursday morning in Nairobi. Glad to hear from you both. Maybe we will be able to connect up after your return and ours. Kathy & Greg |
| 31st October 2009 Eli Meyer | Congratulations!!! - From: Learning to Ride Tales of your journey have made it into common life "back in the grid." Your journey has been inspiring to countless people. Stacey is working like a bee to make sure your home is just like you left it. Your skinny-tire road bikes are safe and waiting for your return among the the other 20+ bikes at the house. I recently did an inventory and discovered we have an average of over 4 bikes per person in the household. Our Flume Trail ride got snowed out on Wednesday due to 4" of fresh snow (at elevation) and cold, strong winds from the north. Harry and I still got out to enjoy a ride through the Manzanita Switchbacks with a light dusting of snow on the trails. Like every winter, the local backyard meteorologists are calling for a big winter based on the unprecedented squirrel activity. I'm optimistic, but until someone comes up with an appropriate metric to measure squirrel activity, I'm not buying the squirrel forecast. I can't wait to see you guys. Congrats, congrats, congrats. I hope Amsterdam has been an accommodating place to celebrate the successful completion of your tour. |
| 31st October 2009 Mark Fogg | Chchchchchanges. - From: Learning to Ride Buddies, its Halloween here and folks are all dressed up for the Rocky Horror Show. I spose flying will be a trip. Like riding sans baggage, you'll be feeling an emptiness of changing from a devoted trek...sitting there letting someone else chart the course. That feeling I'm sure will morph into the pleasure that is life back home complete with wood stove minifridge and predawn txs rides. Congrats, you made it. We never had a dought! Mark |
| 31st October 2009 Kevin Forster | You guys ROCK! - From: Learning to Ride Way to go team! That is an impressive trek... everyone I show your blog to is blown away! One day I aspire to be as cool as my 2 buds from Taos. When do you get back? I'm on the west coast and will be driving through Taos in a couple of weeks before heading to Kathmandu. |
| 31st October 2009 Brendan | OMG - From: Learning to Ride Congratulations, ARe you going to ride to Tahoe from Maryland? Next week? You two are amazing people and I love you both. B |
| 27th October 2009 madonna | in the home stretch - From: The Great World Road Wow! You guys have accomplished so much on your 2 wheeled world journey. Glad you are getting miles in on lovely bike trails. you have earned the lifetime title of: "Bicycle 'Bassadors". Snow starting a little bit every week....winter awaits you... happy trails...xxooo M & T |
| 25th October 2009 Laura Seligman | YAY team A-C - From: The Great World Road So sweet you guys! Glad you are enjoying your adventure to the max. Thanks for sharing so thoroughly. I am enjoying the high desert scape as a more permanent resident in Reno these days. Getting through nursing school week by week, and have a beautiful clinical assignment with the Paiute tribe out at Pyramid Lake. The autumn colors are glowing out there at the end flow of the Truckee. Enjoy the wind down. : ) |
| 22nd October 2009 Pam Lefrancois | Riding Home - From: The Great World Road While we were helping out at the Nordic Center on Sunday I was thinking about how we'd be seeing your smiling faces soon and then was so excited to get the postcard from you on Monday and a blog update on Tuesday!! A couple happy little surprises to break up the workday. Glad to hear you're going to be able to explore some bike-only routes as you travel through Europe. I hear you when you say the bike path is a welcome respite from diesel and wild drivers! Enjoy your last few weeks on the road, but as one journey ends another begins. Look forward to seeing you guys soon!! |
| 21st October 2009 Kevin Forster | Yeee-opf! - From: The Great World Road You guys are living the dream! I'm stoked you're out doing it. We're living a slightly less rootsie dream, out of the back of an xterra in Red Rocks.... Life is good! Cheers for the shtumpa shout! adios- be well- Kev |
| 21st October 2009 anonymous | - From: The Great World Road glorious, simply glorious! |
| 20th October 2009 Kasia and Laurence | From Kasia and Laurence. - From: The Great World Road "You are welcome guys, I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the kind words. |
| 8th October 2009 Carina | Amazing Photos - From: To Snowcapped Homelands It's so nice to see photos and read about places that are connected to both Jeff and my family history. I am also glad that the people you encounter in remote corners of the world are meeting you, C&A. Way to represent America! Hope you compile all of these images and annecdotes into a book. Best wishes for fun in Amsterdam and a safe passage home. |
| 4th October 2009 Roger Chaney | eloquence - From: To Snowcapped Homelands C and A, Thank you so much for sharing your adventures. I can only imagine how much you have changed throughout your voyage, your perspectives, insights, cultural experiences. Even the eloquence of your writings seem to express how within your journey you have become. See you sooner than later. Roger |
| 4th October 2009 Paulo Fernandes | Is getting cold! - From: To Snowcapped Homelands Yo guys, Very Very Nice picture and comments! I cant wait to see you guys and talk about the trip. Here is getting cold and we just got a drop the snow today. Looking forward to skate with you guya agai! Miss you guys, See ya, Paulo. |
| 4th October 2009 Samantha | Getting closer to home - From: To Snowcapped Homelands I can't believe you are only a month out from heading back to good old Tahoe. We had our first dusting of snow this week. It seems that fall has finally made it's way to the mountains. I think of you guys often! I LOVED the post card! |
| 19th September 2009 Louise Bultman,Julie's mom | What a challenging adventure ! - From: With our Friends So glad the pictures look so charming....even though the adventure in the Crimea had some rough spots! We are impressed that the 4 of you seem to have just made the most of it and kept going. News from Julie and J.P. in Greece sounds enjoyable and relaxing. Our best to you on this last part of your journey ! |
| 17th September 2009 Laura Seligman | WoW! - From: With our Friends What a great read...Thanks for taking me away from all the hassles of managing life and nursing school. Sweet observations made amidst the challenges and adventures you are experiencing. It will be great to see your smiling faces whenever you get back. Have an ochen xorosho rest of your trip. From Laura |
| 15th September 2009 RicRAWshooter | yea for mountains - From: Grapes, Figs, and Dips in the Sea Another great story, looks beautiful there. Mountains and coast line, camping on beach sand, swimming in the Black Sea, eating good food...sounds awesome. Thanks for the post card. Happy Trails, Ric |
| 11th September 2009 Greg Higgins | Travels - From: Grapes, Figs, and Dips in the Sea Hi Guys, Thanks for the great updates. Kathy and I leave for London on the 21st and then we head for Africa later in the month. We will be gone until late November. Take care. Greg |
| 10th September 2009 Mom Boylan | James Frames Rule - From: Grapes, Figs, and Dips in the Sea What other bikes could do what you are doing, not to mention what other bikers could do it. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. Say hi to J.P. & Julie I hope they can keep up with you. |
| 7th September 2009 Bike Tour Eurasia | Past Odessa - From: Grapes, Figs, and Dips in the Sea Hi-we were very disappointed that we got to Sevastopol and there was no ferry to Odessa! So we had to take a bus to Odessaa -now we are camping a bit after the town Sarata,Ulraine.we made it thru one Moldova border crossing fine-another one tomorrow. Got your message mom Love you Julie & jp & the crazy cyclists C&A. |
| 7th September 2009 Louise Bultman, Julie's mom | Exciting times in September - From: Grapes, Figs, and Dips in the Sea Hi to all...have enjoyed your blog with the historical information. We are all anxious to hear how J.P. and Julie Boylan are doing with you along the Black Sea--sounds thrilling , and the scenery is beautiful !! Great way to hear about your trip ! |
| 6th September 2009 anonymous | - From: Grapes, Figs, and Dips in the Sea whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! |
| 5th September 2009 Mark Fogg | Black Sea Coast - From: Grapes, Figs, and Dips in the Sea Hmmm, well the blog has been fascinating. However, not until now have I felt a healthy tinge of jealousy! Those winding mountain roads and coastlines look very appealing. Happily though, I will settle for the dirt track in and out of my own mountain hide-out and enjoy the county roads between home and Boulder. Good Riding! |
| 4th September 2009 Pam Lefrancois | Countries will fly by now! - From: Grapes, Figs, and Dips in the Sea Congratulations on hitting the Black Sea! Looking at where you've been and where you're heading, you guys are going to feel like you're just blowing through all these "little" countries you'll be seeing from now on. Glad to hear you've got some good folks to join you on a portion of your journey. Have a great time and keep on being safe! I can feel fall knocking on the door and conversations are starting to turn to how busy the squirrels are, how many pine cones are in the trees, El Nino, and all the things that indicate that THIS is going to be a BIG WINTER! Look forward to enjoying it with you! |
| 1st September 2009 kathy halloran | London/Africa - From: Mama Russia is Stacked Hi, Greg is due to arrive from his travels here in Chico this week. Then he will fly to Alaska for a week then return. We leave for London on 9/21 and return after our time in Tanzania, Kenya, and Sudan on 11/21. We should be in Chico after that for a short while. Love reading about your travels. come see us when you get home. We met Bill up on Denali in June and great to see him. Kathy |
| 24th August 2009 Jirka | - From: Mama Russia is Stacked you are great!!! Is Czech republic on your itinerary? I hope the difference you see now in Russia and you will see in my country will help you to understand that we are not east Europe at all! Only good people on your way! |
| 24th August 2009 Lisa | Happy Pedaling - From: Mama Russia is Stacked It's great to hear from you two! What an incredible journey. I am gald you have some fresh produce to eat, at least for now. We are doing well, enjoying the summer that is buzzing right along. Be safe and keep in touch. Love, Lisa |
| 20th August 2009 Brian Simmons | Black Sea--Bulgaria? - From: Mama Russia is Stacked Hey Chad, You mention you are going towards the Black Sea and the former Eastern European bloc countries. Is Bulgaria on your route? If so, perhaps my friend Denitsa can offer some advice. She's back there, an HR manager for an online travel company, Lessno. Unexpectedly lost Celeste last Tuesday--you've heard me refer to her as "the mother of most of my nephews." She was only 54. It's been a hard time for the family. Blue skies, Brian |
| 20th August 2009 Brendan | keep it goin - From: Mama Russia is Stacked Wow! You two are amazing. Keep it steady. |
| 20th August 2009 Mark Fogg | Nice kids - From: Mama Russia is Stacked Great to see kids w bikes and not throwing rocks! Too much produce is a problem worth tackling! Wet and green here in the Rockies...lil graupel the other day! |
| 19th August 2009 Bill Kerr | kindness on the road - From: Chinese weenies HI Chad and Alison, Glad to see the Chinese military helped you guys. Stay safe. See you next season at Tahoe XC. Bill |
| 8th August 2009 B. Wright | Greetings from Speckled Ave - From: Their Own Personal Eden And you guys think you have it rough...saw Buss yesterday and he couldn't decide if he should paddle the kayak or row his new skiff across the morning glass in Huricane Bay...I'm struggling with the seemingly insurmountable task of deciding whether to take one or two extra powerbars for my morning ride up to Mt. Baldy...and then the tortuous evening ritual of choosing betwixt a T's burrito or a double artery clogger at the CharPit (yes, of course I'll have cheese AND bacon with that)...I tell you, the Siberian outback seems like a walk in the park compared to summer in Kings Beach. Still finding it strangely comforting knowing that you two met here in the same kitchen where I submit this comment.... |
| 7th August 2009 Pam | Congrats! - From: Their Own Personal Eden Congrats on making it to Europe and the halfway point! The Vuelta de Espana starts on August 29th. I think you guys are trained up and ready if you can make it to Spain by the start ; ) Plus, the bikes will feel so light once you drop the panniers and all your stuff. Had an enjoyable ride in the chilly rain over to NStar last night to watch the bike races since we had to cancel music on the Beach in KB last night. I know you guys have lots of experience riding in the rain (and snow!), but since coming out from Ohio it just doesn't happen very often. Laughed my butt off most of the way over there. Woke up to "fall" today with the thermometer reading 39 degrees and lots of rain yesterday afternoon and evening. But, I think summer will be returning by the weekend. Enjoy Europe! Hope you have many enjoyable and safe travels until we hear from you again! Pam |
| 4th August 2009 Ric Ansley | howdy big Al & Chad - From: If You Don't Like Their Fire, Then Don't Come Around Really enjoyed this writing and pictures, funny and informative. Looks beautiful there and the roads look pretty smooth. Will you be in the mountains soon? You guys are awesome. Got lots of folks around here excited to see your next slide show/video presentation, we may have to book an auditorium! Dr. Brickey says hi; he wants to nominate you guys for some sort of "award" from a cycling organization called 'Adventure Cyclist'? Took a quick but long drive last week end to southern Utah with Doug to explore some mountains above Canyonlands. Got some of my framed prints hung in a coffee/wrap shop in Monticello. Web site almost finished. I may be doing a workshop with Tom Till on the Cedar Mesa and Monument Valley in September, hope it goes through. Lisa says hi. Love & Happy Trails, Dad |
| 31st July 2009 Laura Seligman | Hey adventurers - From: If You Don't Like Their Fire, Then Don't Come Around Zradwidchya - kak dgela . Great writing- I am chuckling in the UNR knowledge center, thank you for that. Nursing school has been a doozie this summer. Excited to be free for wonderful adventures in the not too distant future. Pedal-party on. Dosvidanya ! |
| 30th July 2009 Mark Fogg | ahh, syphalization. - From: Swimming to Russia With Bicycles Not that grinding hauls and river crossings don't sound fun, but the lattes, pavement and architecture do! Then again, party minded-border guards make me edgy from here. No better security than movin'! So JP has welded and in for the powdercoats they go...mine metallic copper and Jora's turd green! The bikes are shipping to Port Townsend. We are looking forward to rides from solduck hot springs. And Caleb is coming! |
| 29th July 2009 Michael Dowden | Hola-from Tahoe - From: If You Don't Like Their Fire, Then Don't Come Around Enjoyed Your humor and Mark Twain writings.Nice to know your our safe |
| 29th July 2009 colleen Busch | a toast! - From: If You Don't Like Their Fire, Then Don't Come Around Chad and Allison, To your stamina, your great attitudes, your hungry bellies and minds, and your sturdy bikes! Let the adventure continue! Colleen |
| 27th July 2009 Kevin | Thanks - From: Swimming to Russia With Bicycles Thanks for the updates you guys. Inspiring and great writing. We should have joined you with the kids and a Burly. Tahoe says hello. Looking forward to having you back here again! Kevin |
| 25th July 2009 tatevik | hello - From: El Mundo Tercera Hey, i think you must remember us in Kazakhstan town Petropavlovsk!how are you?i wish you good luck and soon i will send to you your photos |
| 15th July 2009 madonna | wow - From: Swimming to Russia With Bicycles wow wow wow wow wow! |
| 14th July 2009 Brian Simmons | Blog Link on Chad's Site - From: Swimming to Russia With Bicycles Dude, I finally put this trek link onto your website back in later June. Somehow missed the previous blog entry. (I have an email reminder sent.) The BenFest was a good one, and it seems I've had an adventure the last four weekends. Just limited computer time when I need it. And yet I joined Facebook three weeks ago. Oh whooped-tee-doo. I know, how disappointing. What's next? Ben developing an online art gallery through Zwinky.com? |
| 13th July 2009 Pam | Glad you're our political envoys! - From: Swimming to Russia With Bicycles Damn, I thought our 40 mile Downieville ride was an adventure, make us feel like a bunch of wimps If we'd only added a non-bridge crossing of the Yuba....we'd be almost there. ; ) I'm glad to now be able to imagine you guys flying over pavement instead of slogging through sand and dirt. I think of the two of you every time I swing my leg over the bike. Keep the great stories and experiences coming, hopefully we'll be hearing from you more that you're in "civilization", and thanks for bringing a positive American experience to all those people you're coming into contact with. You guys are awesome!! I can only imagine the amazing things you will see as you're rolling through Russia! Onward to the Black Sea! Asalam Aleykhem! PS - Can't believe that I just wrote the check for our Nordic Passes for next season. We'll be skiing in less than 5 months (there's already talk of the "biggest winter in 50 years!") and our skis haven't even made it into the shed for the summer yet! Probably should have had you put the summer wax on before you left ; ) |
| 13th July 2009 RicRAWshooter | INCREDIBLE! - From: Swimming to Russia With Bicycles That's a great entry, wish I could have been there to see that crossing, glad you guys made it in more-or-less one piece with no equipment loss/damage. I hope your future river crossings are enabled by BRIDGES! That story reminds me of the American pioneers; as they traveled west in their wagon trains the number one cause of death was from drowning during river crossings, number two was accidental gun shots. You guys really lucked-out on the border crossing, that's cool that you're meeting some friendly folks just about everywhere you go it seems; no little black beggars screaming and throwing rocks at you like in Africa. I bet the hot showers and civilized food were greatly appreciated, no more mutton for a while anyway? I hope you find many more paved roads, coffee shops and cloud cover in Kazakhstan. Happy Trails, Ric |
| 12th July 2009 Helga Sable | Forza, Forza! - From: Swimming to Russia With Bicycles Chad, Allison, I am in awe of all your new experiences, you meet a problem and you solve it (rraging river crossing). When we didn't hear from you for a while, I was afraid and now I read with joy that each challenge becomes a new triumph, more power to you. Art hopes you plan to write a travel book for all of us folks, who will never get there in person but we are with you in spirit. All we did were a few century bike rides including the "Tour de Manure" with good food afterwards and we think we have done something great, ha! Good thoughts travel your way, looking forward to your next blog, stay healthy, Helga |
| 11th July 2009 Samantha | Back in tahoe for just a short while - From: Swimming to Russia With Bicycles I don't know if I have words to describe what a life changing experience you guys are going through! I think about you often. I just got back to Tahoe from Haines last night. You are right, I caught the bug! Nothing too hardcore, but incredible people, amazing sights and record breaking weather. It only rained twice while I was there for four weeks! You could see all of the peaks around for miles almost everyday. It was in the 90's last week! I went out on a five day sea kayak with Caleb and some AMG clients which was wonderful! The land of the midnight sun has planted a happy little seed, and taken a lot of my sleep with it! Now I'm off to finish up class and graduate from teacher training in three weeks! Miss you both! All my best! Samantha |
| 11th July 2009 susan | - From: Swimming to Russia With Bicycles wow, you two are absolutely amazing! |
| 11th July 2009 Bike Tour Eurasia | Mambo Vipi Mark Lonac?! - From: A Clean Line Greetings Mark, Fogg told me of your encounter at UC a few weeks ago. Thanks for checking in. I have had some troubles reviewing those movies that I shot in Tanzania last summer. I know what disk the film you want is on but for some reason I have had issues bringing it up on any device besides a television. When I get back to the States I will make a blind copy of the whole disk and send it to you. As to your questions..... We are treating our water with a filter, then a Steripen though sometimes (i.e. from non-turbid sources) the steripen is enough. If the water is strictly for cooking we simply boil it before adding any food. This being said, our steripen has died and will soon come home in a box like a soldier, along with it's fallen comrade the GPS. We are in Russia now so the filter is sufficient anyway and we won't have to take the time to charge batteries with out portable solar panel as we were before. In many places we had no access to water that was free of salt and we carried a lot of water there. Sometimes upwards of ten liters per rider. Needless to say, moving expediantly was critical in these regions. Here in Russia, water is everywhere and we filter whenever we can as the bottled stuff is actually costly. As to the internet access we have been able to connect in major towns on shaky hookups. In places like Ulaangom the internet flows via satellite and local teenagers crowd around computers to learn about a world they could never glimpse otherwise. Here in Barnaul there is 24 hour internet access and several cafes have wifi. Russia is a different world. Great to hear from you Mark. Run fast my friend. By the way, Chitanda LOVES the binoculars you sent him, thanks for doing that for him. Tutoanana Rafiki! |
| 6th July 2009 mark lonac | well done guys - From: A Clean Line to chad: you may remember me, the (now former) afro haired kid from one of your kili trips last summer (also with my aunt sherry). i met your buddy mark fogg cause the lab i work in at colorado state did some exercise testing on his fire crew from estes park. when he came in to our lab he was wearing a tahoe cross country shirt...the rest is probably clear to you. the puppy following you guys around after you got off the train reminds me of the little kid who hitched a ride on my junky cruiser bike that i rented from the springlands and that we cruised around moshi town on. if /when you get back to americana and you still have the video you took of that with your demo oregon scientific bike camera, i'd love to get ahold of a copy. i think i mailed you a letter about that to your speckled address, probably after you already left for el mundo tercero. if you get the chance to respond when you're back, cool. to allison: i exchanged a snail mail letter or two with you while chad was still in tanzania. i look forward to reading the actual book you write about this trip when it's all said and done. nice writing. sounds like the customized touring bikes chad told me about in tanzania are working out quite well for you two. i think he told me a friend of his out of boulder was helping you guys out with those. i liked your description of the absurdly fickle weather in mongolia. people say that "if you don't like the weather here in colorado, wait 5 minutes." but all you get here is rain then sun then rain, certainly not 40 degrees C then a few hours later snow and 5 degrees C and wind coming from the opposite direction! two questions for ya: are you / how are you treating your water? and how on earth are you posting blog entries from the middle of nowhere mongolia?? thanks for doing the blog. super cool. have fun with the rest of the trip! -mark |
| 3rd July 2009 Brendan Sullivan | Stay Strong - From: El Mundo Tercera You Two stay strong and healthy. You can do it.. You can do it all day long. And rest well at night.. How are the night skies in the desert?- God Bless, Brendan |
| 30th June 2009 Lisa Ansley | Unbelievable! - From: A Clean Line Chad and Allison, your journey's are so incredible to read and even better to imagine. I am relieved that you guys are safe and enjoying this most unbelievable adventure together! Thanks for keeping us all informed and for describing everything in such detail, as to let us "feel" the experience. I am so happy you two have this unbelievable oppurtunity!! I love you both and wish you safe and happy trails... until next blog.... Lisa |
| 29th June 2009 Richard Ansley | Great Entry - From: A Clean Line Chad & Al, It sounds like you guys have managed to gain a wealth of natural and human experience in what most would consider a dismal place that could only be appreciated more by vacating it. Your description helps bring the journey to life and the pictures are great. I pray that your border crossing into Russia goes well and that your food choices are soon enhanced. Write again soon, it's great stuff! Love, Dad & Lisa |
| 27th June 2009 Patti Dowden | Finally catching up with you - From: A Clean Line Your trip sounds incredibly bold, challenging and rewarding. Michael and I are thinking about you two out there in the vast "new" land of experiences with people living in the "old" ways, tried and reliable ways of ancient cultures. Thank you for the great commentary of what you are seeing, feeling and wondering about. This will make a fabulous book when you are ready. Take good care of yourselves and your tires !!!!! Patti |
| 23rd June 2009 kathy | Denali - From: Chingis Khaan and His Brother Don hi chad and Alison, Just flew off the Mt. Yesterday after reaching 16,200 ft. Above the headwall. The team ended there and Greg and I stayed on at medical camp 14,200 ft. for another week. Glad to head how you are doing. safe jouney. Kathy |
| 17th June 2009 Richard Ansley | Check'n in - From: Chingis Khaan and His Brother Don I read this entry a couple weeks ago, but just getting around to commenting; love to hear about all the details, you really bring it to life Chad. I was checking to see if maybe you managed to find a town with web access, but guess you guys are still rolling slowly up to Ulaangom with your sand paddles on. I hope all is well and you've been able to find some decent grup and plenty of water. Look froward to reading more, write when you can. Is Vicki's address skimom@yahoo.com? Good speed and love, Happy Trails! Ric & Lisa |
| 9th June 2009 Brian Simmons | Mandatory Ride - From: El Mundo Tercera I can't help but wonder from what you wrote that perhaps Mongolia doesn't want foreigners--or Chinese--near their border, as they do not want people to know their border fortifications--or lack thereof. So the Mongolians require the Jeep ride into the nearest town along the route they deem least sensitive. Not a judgment, just a theory. And it seems we're missing the blog from Zamyn Uud to Ulan Bator. You were hustled by a Shagaa champ, no doubt, and felt the episode tainted the narrative flow. |
| 8th June 2009 Ric | - From: Enter Sandman Those are real interesting stories and observations, good pics too. Are there ANY trees in Mongolia? Any idea what they produce that would allow the economy enough stimulas to build those walled cities/towns. I don't know that I've ever heard of a product that hails from there? Anyway, keep the updates coming, love to hear from you guys. Happy Trails, Ric |
| 8th June 2009 madonna | Just for fun..... the inner Mongolia experience...... - From: Chingis Khaan and His Brother Don Oh you are really, really not on the tourist track ! Wow all this time I thought you were bluffing....no really, your adventure is topping the charts , glad to hear from you and you have a heck of a tale to tell...peace to you and heres to tailwinds and helping hands along the way. love M |
| 6th June 2009 Bike Tour Eurasia | Happy North Country Journeys! - From: Chingis Khaan and His Brother Don Wow Samantha, you are going to love Alaska! There is something about the high latitudes that leaves a lasting mark on people forever and Alaska is a particularly amazing spot. Have fun and give our best to Caleb. Don't forget your rain gear! Thanks for all the help and support in launching this expedition. Chad and Allison |
| 5th June 2009 Lane | Thank God for Chinese weinies - From: Chinese weenies Ansley and Wiles - I am glad you both are safe. I am enjoying your writing and your experiences!! WOW - - - hugs from Lane |
| 5th June 2009 Samantha | Rain in Tahoe - From: Chingis Khaan and His Brother Don Believe it or not it's raining here and has been on and off for about a week and half! Looking forward to getting to Alaska in about a week. My adventures won't be the same caliber but you have inspired me greatly. Whales, moose, bears, and a stinky Caleb I'm waiting in anticipation. All my best, I think of you often out in the great wide world. |
| 5th June 2009 Pam Lefrancois | What a ride! - From: Chingis Khaan and His Brother Don Every morning I've been excitedly turning on my computer hoping to hear you guys are safe and well and about the awesome adventures you have had since last writing. Wishing you tailwinds (without the storms) and not as much sand as you are anticipating! Thinking of you guys daily and sending you lots of strength and love! Safe and happy journeys! |
| 5th June 2009 carina | book right? - From: Chingis Khaan and His Brother Don I have really been enjoying the narrative and photos from your adventure. You know... you write well enough to put all of this into a book that a lot more folks would enjoy. Hope you go for it when you get back. |
| 31st May 2009 sister Jordana | - From: El Mundo Tercera I LOVE YOU SISTER ALLISON! |
| 31st May 2009 sister Jordana | sand-blasted Tahoe tree-huggers find Love in a Mongolian desert hole - From: El Mundo Tercera ahh, The adventure, the danger, the romance! My palms are sweaty at the thought of naturally exfoliated groins. It is sensational to live vicariously through TravelBlog. You have inspired me to take the journey into China town to feast on Lo mein. I may even ride my bicycle. . . oooor the bus |
| 30th May 2009 dad | 1st time blogger - From: El Mundo Tercera Hey ya'll, I hope you're getting this, we're up in the Tetons, came up to do some photography. We were not tuned in to the blog thing, but I think we're getting signed up now. Sounds like you guys are really having a great adventure. Amazing that we can communicate this way. Great writing Chad, you should write a book. Hope you guys are getting some good pics, cameras still working? Happy Trails, Dad & Lisa |
| 27th May 2009 madonna | a ha ha - From: Chinese weenies Well, is this what my tales of India sounded like on the receiving end ? Only you are both much more hardcore, and having a one-of-a-kind hard won journey. I am glad you got some food that day, and are breaking down stereotypes as you go. Lots of love, Madonna |
| 26th May 2009 Heather Segale | Wind gusts, dust and GPS - From: El Mundo Tercera It is so much fun to read your blog and hear about adventures in places so far from our Tahoe reality. The wind and dust storms here seem placid by comparison. So glad to hear that you are doing well, eating and making your way safely even without the GPS. Stay well. - heather |
| 23rd May 2009 madonna | WOWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!! - From: El Mundo Tercera WOW!!!!!!!!! You are amazing, glad you are adapting as needed.....xooo M |
| 23rd May 2009 Stacey Yates | Wow. This is major adventure. - From: El Mundo Tercera Slept in a hole? 60km desert wind? Joe is MIA? This is gripping adventure much like trying to keep chipmunks out of Joe's garden. Hope you guys are doing well. |
| 22nd May 2009 Bike Tour Eurasia | Amsterdam Cafe - From: El Mundo Tercera Sain Bainuu! OK so we are not in Amsterdam (yet) but we ARE sending this message over a wifi connection, with an iphone, from Cafe Amsterdam in UB! We have a few repairs to make to Al's ride and we are off to the wild west tomorrow. Steady she goes. Thanks for the help and tech support Eli, this adventure would not be the same without your assistance and, most importantly, your friendship. |
| 21st May 2009 Eli Meyer | Charge onwards - From: El Mundo Tercera Wonderfully written, gripping, intense. Are you guys really in Mongolia or are you just hanging out in Amsterdam writing wonderful stories? Thanks for the updates, its almost like being there, but without the dysentery. You don't need no stinking GPS. It was probably holding you back from having any sort of real adventure. Now the fun begins. -Eli |
| 14th May 2009 don Berghoff | Keep them coming - From: Enter Sandman I can almost visualize your journey and like your descriptive details. Safe journeys and keep them coming. Makes the banner add of "affordable tour to China for 9 days at $1799" seem inadequate. |
| 14th May 2009 kathy halloran | - From: Enter Sandman Love your stories. I'm off to the Bay to Breakers this weekend. I have packed up and moved from my cabin. Head to Anchorage Monday to catch up with Greg.Hope we have great weather for our climb. Wish you were coming with us. Love, Kathy |
| 11th May 2009 julie and jp | joining your trip - From: Coal Country Booking tickets to Athens! We will arrive in Athens Sept 1st and we can train/bus/hitchhike/fly to meet you! We will have until Sept 10th to get back to Athens. I am so excited! |
| 7th May 2009 Samantha | - From: Coal Country We have had a bit more spring snow up high, and quite a lot of rain! Still thinking of you guys headed through the revolving door into the great unknown when we dropped you at the airport! It's just a start and so many more adventures to be had! Can't wait to hear about them! |
| 6th May 2009 kathy | tahoe - From: Coal Country Great to hear from you. You paint a neat picture of life there. Tahoe is bright and warn today. I did take my pack up to Mt. Rose Sunday and snowshoe in fresh snow. Keep pedaling. Kathy |
| 4th May 2009 Eliot Smith | Ride the Snake - From: Scraping the sky and our lungs. Keep the writing coming! Within these somewhat disconnected yet vividly coherent thoughts and emotions there are some jewels. For example, "He wore shabby clothes, had few teeth, talked like a madman, and inspired us both." Best wishes in your journey. We think of you often and follow your mouth, stomach, and mental sensations tenaciously. Love, Eliot |
| 2nd May 2009 Mark Fogg | I'm here for the ride! - From: Scraping the sky and our lungs. Nothing better than a positive start! Good thing you's have strong resilient lungs...kinda like my job! Its worth it when you love what your doing! Keep smiling and have fun!!!! |
| 30th April 2009 kathy halloran | - From: Scraping the sky and our lungs. Sounds like you are off to a great start. I'll be thinking of you. I leave Tahoe on the 12th of May and head North to Alaska. Enjoy! Kathy |
| 29th April 2009 Karen Kucharski | Wow - From: Scraping the sky and our lungs. Stay safe. Love the blogging! Can't wait for the next episode! Stay aware of the CDC and the Swine Flu.... |
| 28th April 2009 Heather Segale | Don't breathe too deeply! - From: Scraping the sky and our lungs. Great to hear from you Allison and Chad! So glad that you made the big crossing and have landed safely. That air pollution can be brutal on your lungs and cause permanent damage so don't breathe too deeply. This means that you will need to take care not to overexert yourselves in the heavily populated areas and save the hard biking for the middle of nowhere. The construction and industrialization boom in China, frankly, scares me to death. I fear that we are doomed, but hopefully you can do a good job of leading by example as non-standard, eco-friendly Americans! Stay healthy and safe. Best, Heather Segale |
| 28th April 2009 Wend | great description of trip - From: Scraping the sky and our lungs. Hi Chad adn Allison, I will send your blog site to all members of our club. Many will be interested to sign on. safari Njema, Wend |
| 28th April 2009 carina | Wow! - From: Scraping the sky and our lungs. LOVE the blog entry - both the substance and the style! Thanks for including me in your adventures. I look forward to your next entry. -Carina |
| 28th April 2009 ryan | - From: Scraping the sky and our lungs. Sounds like you guys are off to a good start, thanks for adding me in to the blog. Keep the rubber side on the road. Enjoy.... |
| 28th April 2009 Greg Higgins | "Smoke them if you've got them" - From: Scraping the sky and our lungs. Dear Chad and Allison, What fun! The smoking issue in other parts of the world has always amazed me. The American companies did not need to be overly concerned about the US's attack on cigarettes since the rest of the world seems not to care. It may become our biggest export! I am getting tired of carrying water uphill to prepare for Denali. It will be nice to get onto the mountain. Bill Dwyer is guiding a group for Mountain Trip and we should see him up there. Stay healthy over there. Greg |
