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| 7th December 2007 esaul | thank you - From: Day 355 to 365 (Jan 19 - 29) Our final 10 days in western Europe I was studing in madrid 2 years for my fellowship in the complutense university the last century 1983 It´s wonderful see once again this beautifl city, and reminice the lovely freendship of their people. |
| 30th October 2007 Daniel | Wow - From: Day 43 to 57 (March 13- 27) Goa Hey there, have enjoyed reading your blog. My girlfriend and I are off on a tour round South India in December and wanted to stay in Paolelm at Christmas.. The huts you've stayed in look great. What are they called? can you reccommend any others? Due to the time we are going i think we need to book up so any details would be greatly appreciated |
| 10th May 2007 Gaby - Germany | Thank you.... - From: Day 65 to 71 (Apr 4 - 10) Sri Lanka - Kandy & The Ancient Cities for the P.S. in your travelblog. As one of the owners of The Lion Rock Hotel in Sigiriya I was very pleased to read your comment about our place. And by the way - your pictures are very good. Wish you all the best for your future journeys. Gaby |
| 30th March 2007 Joyce | Very interesting - From: Day 355 to 365 (Jan 19 - 29) Our final 10 days in western Europe Very strange that your account came up when I was searching for details on Quinta dos Loridos, hoping even to find a map as we are going there next week with a group of friends - (we live not far from Formigal) only last week we enjoyed a lovely evening with Sue and Robert at their home, around the self same table, and this allowed me to imagine how they would have put on a great Christmas for you. It was the first time we had been invited to casal at Formigal and the welcome was indeed very warm. Best wishes to you, I must now read the rest of your tour .... x |
| 23rd March 2007 Brian | Isla Isabella - From: Day 295 to 308 (Nov 20 - Dec 3) - The Galapagos Islands My family and I spent Christmas of 2005 on Isabella.Without a doubt paradaise in every way.A far better way to expeience the Galapagos than the tourist cruises. |
| 18th March 2007 ALEX PIMENTEL FONSECA | THANK YOU! - From: Day 355 to 365 (Jan 19 - 29) Our final 10 days in western Europe THANK YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT US IN YOUR BLOG. WHEN YOU COME TO PORTUGAL COME TO VISIT US.IT WAS A PLEASER TO MEET YOU AND RECEIVED YOU IN OUR PLACE. INTERESTING BLOG ABOUT YOUR TRAVEL. HUGS. ALEX. |
| 25th February 2007 Carmel | WOW - From: Day 355 to 365 (Jan 19 - 29) Our final 10 days in western Europe I can't believe it's over for you (this time anyway!). Thanks for all the fantastic blogs. You have been to many places/countries we still aspire to get to...Portugal looks amazing. You are well and truly back into the 'real' world now, a month at home. Hope all is well for you and you are both 'assimilating' without too much pain. Please stay in touch and we hope to catch you somewhere in this big beautiful world soon. Cheers Carmel and Andrew |
| 13th February 2007 Ann Hulbert | Thanks - From: Day 355 to 365 (Jan 19 - 29) Our final 10 days in western Europe I feel like I travelled with you both. So sad now it's finished. Many thanks. Portugal looks great, never been there, only Spain. |
| 5th February 2007 Josanna | Jack's - From: Day 309 to 323 (Dec 4 - 18) - Peru I loved your blog about Peru. Brings back such good memories of my trip this past summer. I especially LOVED Jack's cafe. I wonder if that old dog was waiting out in front as you walked in too.... |
| 18th January 2007 james st. james | chile con carne - From: Day 333 to 346 (Dec 28 - Jan 10) Chile & Patagonia wow, you guys have written some of the best blogs and taken some of the best pictrues i've seen on here. wonderful stuff. i just wanted to say a few things about chile. chile isn't westernized b/c it's wealthy, chile has always had a western outlook and its middle classes have always looked to europe. this dates back to independence and has nothing to do with recent history. copper is chile's currency, however it is far less important that it ever was. chile has diversified its economy in the past 30yrs (it still needs to diversify more, as you pointed out) but copper has been at record prices the past few years (thank you china!) so despite diversification, copper is still a significant money earner. the only other comment is regarding chile's colonial architecture. i think it's safe to say that chile has the least ammount of colonial architecture in latin america. there are about a handful of colonial buildings in the city, and valparaiso has even less. most of the neoclassical buildings in santiago date to the late 1800s and early 20th century to the 1930s (barrio paris-londres dates to the 1920s). enjoy your time and the bargain prices in argentina. you've had a journey this past year that most people will never know, but i'm sure it must be nice to finally be home and sleep in your own bed. happy trails! james. |
| 12th January 2007 Jutta Kristen | EXACTLY - From: Day 295 to 308 (Nov 20 - Dec 3) - The Galapagos Islands We were there just a couple of days later (29 th of December to 5th of January 07), and that was exactly what we saw in Isabella :) Terrific pictures. Jutta and Wolf |
| 11th January 2007 TOGnTOT | Blog Addict anticipates withdrawal syndrome - From: Day 324 to 332 (Dec 19 - 27) Bolivia Day324 to 332 - even my math can work out that only a couple more welcome Blogs will drop into my inbox and - What will we blog addicts do then? Dare we hope for a continuation of BnDexplore2006 into -2007? PnDexploreEssex2007? or maybe BnDcommute'nworkout2007? or even BnDVisitfamilyandfriends2007? Like my daily Telegraph news bulletin, BnDexplore is at the top of my incoming mail and takes me for a few moments to another country, another place and to new experiences. I like so many others have been privileged to share vicariously in your experiences and we have benefitted from your insight and comments on the people you have met (and those you have avoided) on the pitfalls of travel and the exhilaration of new vistas, on the bed bugs you shared with, the meals you have eaten and the many and varied forms of travel you have encountered. All written with charm and humour - how we shall miss your cheerful style, the scattering of interesting facts and historical references amongst such wonderful photographs and descriptions of the sights and places. We look forward even if a little sadly to the remaining episodes in your journey and but even more to sharing with you both the last stop on your round the world trip. Roll on January 24 |
| 8th January 2007 Lisa & Rob | Still Jealous - From: Day 309 to 323 (Dec 4 - 18) - Peru Wow that all sounds amazing! I even found myself feeling exhausted as I imagined the trek to Macchu Picchu! I must have been an amazing sight! After all the amazing things that you've seen over the last 12 months the thought of returning to a desk job must be pretty much incomprehensible. Can't believe the year is almost over already! Love and hugs....and a belated Merry Crimble Lisa & Rob |
| 8th January 2007 David Baker | Merry Christmas - a bit late - From: Day 324 to 332 (Dec 19 - 27) Bolivia Sucre sounds great however, the journey there could qualify for the Guinness Book of Records by the sound of it. Take care - see ya later this year. David (good blog by the way) |
| 3rd January 2007 anonymous | Jessica in Cornwall ! - From: Day 309 to 323 (Dec 4 - 18) - Peru My goodness me! You are both amazing and so good at writing all your stories down..I've read a few but some have slipped by in the inevitable rush of english life..take as much timeas you need you two..nothing but nothing has changed here. I've always wanted to go to peru and do a trek like you have but my goodness how tiring does it look! i'm impressed. There's alot to catch up on ..but nothing that can't wait till your return some time in feb was it? I'd love to see you when you've caught your breath and are back safely Take great care the two of you Much love Jessica and Phil |
| 2nd January 2007 5Bellies | Breathtaking. - From: Day 309 to 323 (Dec 4 - 18) - Peru What can I say D & B, the pics probably do it no justice at all but it looks like a magical leg of the trip for you. I saw a TV programme on the Inca's a couple of months ago and it covered the same areas that you have just done and I thought to myself 'I'd like to go there some day, having seen & read your detail here it's moved up the order of the list a bit more! Hope you had a good Christmas & new year, catch up with you soon. Come on you Spurs! NIck |
| 1st January 2007 anonymous | It's the new year - From: Day 309 to 323 (Dec 4 - 18) - Peru Happy New Year to you guys... I'm here in St Albans (UK) with my family from Paris, we've just finished eating 7 lobsters and we're working our way through several bottles of wine... having a great time. It seems that you are having a FANTASTIC time, the scenery, culture, etc look fab... great to see the blogs, keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing you again when you get back to blighty. love David x |
| 1st January 2007 anonymous | Same Same - From: Day 309 to 323 (Dec 4 - 18) - Peru Hi Guys I think that we must have taken the same photos as you two even to the point where you were sat on the cliff in the Colca Canyon! Great photos as ever and you both look stunning. Dave the photo of you at the start of the inca trail reminds me of Matt with the rain stick Where is your butterfly......... We are still grooving to the Reflex here in Cuzco..Love K & S |
| 1st January 2007 Franco | Peru - From: Day 309 to 323 (Dec 4 - 18) - Peru Great photos, especially of the Old City Bank. First time seeing it, even after seeing other posts of Peru. Also like the shots of the Natives. |
| 20th December 2006 Merle in North Vancouver | Merry Christmas! - From: Day 295 to 308 (Nov 20 - Dec 3) - The Galapagos Islands Hi guys...fabulous pics from Galapagos. Wanted to wish you both a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, wherever you are when you get this! Stay well! M |
| 19th December 2006 David Baker | wow! - From: Day 295 to 308 (Nov 20 - Dec 3) - The Galapagos Islands That's some journey - well done David and Davina Attenborough |
| 4th December 2006 David Baker | The Equator !!! - From: Day 280 to 294 (Nov 5 - 19) Ecuador Raining on the equator, that's not what I learned in school... also, the Equator seems like a good place for people wanting to lose weight - is there a WeightWatchers club there? Great to read the blog - keep 'em coming... David |
| 23rd November 2006 David Baker | that was.... - From: Day 265 to 279 (Oct 21 - Nov 4) - USA Part 2 - New York, Miami & St Lucia Bronia, that was more than one cup of tea...! Great blog, you could have a career as a travel journalist... keep well, and see you soon. David |
| 18th November 2006 Carmel | Chicago, what a town! - From: Day 245 to 251 (Oct 1 - 7) - USA Part 1 - Seattle, Chicago Hey guys, we only spent a couple of hours in Chicago - big mistake! we have always wanted to return and your gorgeous photos have fueled this desire even more. When we there in 97??? couldn't get over the amazing architecture and it looks like the recent additions are equally as mind blowing...thanks for the photos |
| 9th November 2006 Lynne | - From: Day 18 to 19 - Varanasi (Feb 16-17) Your trip has been amazing... I'm so lucky I found your blog. As Ann said, this is the trip of a lifetime! enjoy it. |
| 9th November 2006 Lynne | - From: Day 222 to 244 (Sept 8 - Sept 30) Vancouver ...eh? I'm looking at doing Seattle in the spring of 2007.. I was wondering if you could get the names of those little local restaurants your friends took you to, in Seattle? would love some suggestions for the local flavor. Lynne ELMSoFL@aol.com |
| 8th November 2006 Merle in North Vancouver | A view from the top - From: Day 252 to 264 (Oct 8 - 20) - Canada Part 2 - Toronto, Quebec & Montreal Hi guys: I really liked the pictures from the top of the CN Tower of my 'home town' because, like Dave, heights are not my thing. I doubt I would have been as brave as you, Dave! Your experience at Niagara Falls was diametrically opposed to my last one...very hot and humid! Sometimes you can't win! I'm glad you enjoyed your visits to Toronto and, of course, Quebec City...magnifique, n'est-ce pas?! Sorry to hear you were sick, Bronia, and trust you are in top form by now! Love Merle |
| 4th November 2006 Sue Corrance | You learn something new every day... - From: Day 245 to 251 (Oct 1 - 7) - USA Part 1 - Seattle, Chicago I didn't know Kostia was a biker! That makes 2 of us! You'll have to give me his email (off-line) and hopefully at some point we'll get the chance to meet up this lifetime (before they withdraw my licence due to old age) .... what's bike hire cost in Canada anyway? ;o) |
| 26th October 2006 5Bellies | What a place! - From: Day 222 to 244 (Sept 8 - Sept 30) Vancouver ...eh? B, Vina, Having been to Vancouver 3 times en route to Whistler skiing & spent a couple of days mooching around there I always said that if I ever left the UK to move abroad it would be to go & live in Canada and your pics & write up have just confirmed that. looks like you're having a whale (no pun intended) of a time, take it easy & I look forward to the next installment. Be safe, Nick |
| 19th October 2006 Merle in North Vancouver | Vancouver as a tourist destination - From: Day 222 to 244 (Sept 8 - Sept 30) Vancouver ...eh? Hi Bronia and Dave: It was great to see both of you and hear about your adventures in person. I also really enjoyed this blog, seen through your first-time eyes, Dave. It made me appreciate my city even more than I already do! Hope to see you both back here soon. But meanwhile, I look forward to hearing about Part 2 of your amazing travels! Love Merle |
| 17th October 2006 Nonie | Hope you have a good visit!! - From: Day 222 to 244 (Sept 8 - Sept 30) Vancouver ...eh? Hey B. sorry we didn't get to see each other. Would have loved to! Busy with my new business venture I am starting...will tell you about it soon. Hope you have a good visit and looking forward to more exciting adventures from you and Dave. Will write to you soon @ your home address. Love, nonie |
| 15th October 2006 Ana & Vitor | Hi our friends - From: Day 209 to 221 (Aug 26 - Sept 7) China - Xi An and Beijing Thank you so much for sharing your great adventures with all of us because it's a way to be with you. Your texts are fabulous as also every single photo because it has a story of feelings to tell and we can imagine how emotional can be to be in such beautiful places like the ones you visited. Take care and lots of love, Ana & Vitor |
| 6th October 2006 Claudia | Hello - From: Day 209 to 221 (Aug 26 - Sept 7) China - Xi An and Beijing Really great to see something of China this way. It must be great to travel through this country. I must say, I am a little bit jealous. In Holland the weather is really bad and it is really busy here. Speak to you soon. xxx Claudia PS. Michiel says hello... |
| 6th October 2006 Patty and Whitney | Hi Bronia and Dave!!!! - From: Day 209 to 221 (Aug 26 - Sept 7) China - Xi An and Beijing Hi Guys, I am so glad that Yuko shared this with us. I hope you are enjoying the world. I know, how could you not!! Take care and all the best. I hope to see you soon and meet this great guy (Dave). You deserve all the happiness the wold has to offer. Patty and Whitney |
| 24th September 2006 SCandSC | looks great - very jealous - From: Day 197 to 208 (August 14 - 25) China - Up the East Coast to Shanghai Hey Dave and Bonia... Just thought i'd say hello, blog looks great (i've still not finished mine and i've been home for months). I'm still trying to get to Canada but give Suzanne an E-mail when you get there and i'm sure she will show you around, i might even be there myself but i'll save that story for another day, once again the blog looks great and i wish i was there to share more beer from tea pots with you both but until then take care Steve and Suzanne |
| 23rd September 2006 nikki | hey - From: Day 197 to 208 (August 14 - 25) China - Up the East Coast to Shanghai hey guys sounds like your having an amazing time!!! so jealous your still travelling! i go to uni tomorrow :D cant wait speak to you soon lots of love nikki xx |
| 23rd September 2006 David Baker | WOW - From: Day 197 to 208 (August 14 - 25) China - Up the East Coast to Shanghai Once again, a great blog. I'm continually jealous of your trip guys. The photos are great - keep em coming. (I like the insight from Steel Jim) |
| 23rd September 2006 Tricia | Guanzghou - From: Day 197 to 208 (August 14 - 25) China - Up the East Coast to Shanghai How funny....this is where our factories are all located!!! Bronia you described it to a T!!! It's a DUMP!!!!! |
| 23rd August 2006 David Baker | Hi from me... - From: Day 175 to 196 (July 23 - Aug 13) Indonesia, Hong Kong & Macau Fantastic photos guys... this is the first section of the blog I've read (I've just registered) great read as well. See you soon... David |
| 17th August 2006 Virginie | Salut - From: Day 148 to 159 (June 26 - July 7) Cambodia Encore des photos extra. 6 mois de voyage et vous semblez toujours aussi enchantés de vos découvertes et expériences. A méditer. Merci. |
| 16th August 2006 linda | - From: Day 159 to 175 (July 7 - July 23) Vietnam Love reading about your trip. Such good writing too - I feel like I'm there with you. Keep them coming! |
| 3rd August 2006 Elaine | visit - From: Day 148 to 159 (June 26 - July 7) Cambodia Received your e-mail, sent a reply to your home address, hope you receive it. Look forward to seeing you both. Keep the blogs coming!!! Elaine xxxx |
| 3rd August 2006 Kerry and Sid | Mannings Tours On Line - From: Day 148 to 159 (June 26 - July 7) Cambodia Well it looks like you have beaten us to the post in the marketing of Mannings Tours. Now everybody knows and the Glory is taken. Dont worry we still have e few images fit for a leaflet....... Missing you gus, it was lovely to see images of you both, it brings it all flooding back. Lots of Love..........x x x x x x |
| 29th July 2006 Lisa S & Rob | Wow!! - From: Day 134 to 147 (June 12 - 25) - Laos Rob says I have to stop reading these blogs as it's giving me wacky ideas to jack in our jobs, say "What the hell" and go travelling!!! The blogs are fantastic, they are really giving a taste of what you are seeing - we're becoming real armchair tourists!!! Keep 'em coming! Keep Well L & R |
| 29th July 2006 Elena | Un saludo desde España - From: Day 134 to 147 (June 12 - 25) - Laos Querida Bronia: No te he escrito nada hasta ahora, pero sigo tu viaje con mucho interés a través de las maravillosas fotos que estáis haciendo. Me encantaría pasar por esa experiencia, seguro que estáis viendo y conociendo todo tipo de personas. Y las fotos son una delicia. Seguiré atenta a vuestros pasos. Un abrazo Elena |
| 29th July 2006 Fraser Angus | - From: Day 134 to 147 (June 12 - 25) - Laos Hello Bronia ma pal! Just a wee quick message to say waw!!! cannot believe the places you have been to, you are so lucky!! Excellent pictures of you aswell. sorry I have not had a lot of time to send you an e-mail so I thought I'd post a wee message on here. Looks like you are both having a fantastic time exploring parts of th globe and I am so jealous! ha. Everyone is fine here in muirkirk! :) Will e-mail you soon pal! Fraser X |
| 28th July 2006 Sue Corrance | As always.... - From: Day 134 to 147 (June 12 - 25) - Laos Fab pictures, great descriptions... did you realise we all feel as if we're there with you? (and all wish we were!) |
| 28th July 2006 5bellies | Mannings Tours - Dave & a sense of direction?? - From: Day 134 to 147 (June 12 - 25) - Laos Surely this cannot be? I can recall Dave being able to navigate the length of Billericay High St on a Friday night as we move from pub to pub but that's about it. I now have a picture in my mind of Dave standing at the front of a group of people with a Panama hat on & a striped umbrella held aloft shouting 'on me, on me', 'keep up at the back'! Looks to be an amazing trip folks, keep the updates coming, look forward to the next installment. An interesting menu to be found in certain places too by the looks of things. 5B |
| 27th July 2006 Vicky & Neil Martin | Manning Tours - From: Day 134 to 147 (June 12 - 25) - Laos We didn't realise Manning Tours were so varied and interesting. Manning Tours in Billericay, from memory, seemed to just consist of pubs???!!!!!!!!! Still loving reading what you've been up to. It seems such a difference from life here. Enjoy every moment and continue to stay safe. Love to you both. Sibs, Neil & Samuel xxxxxx |
| 27th July 2006 Virginie | Encore - From: Day 120 to 133 (May 29 - June 11) Thailand - Week 5 & 6 with Elephants & Monkeys on our Volunteer programme Génial les éléphants, les singes, la pêche by nigth! Vous avez l'air de vous être bien amusés dans des paysages fantastiques. Encore et toujours bien entourés. Grosses bises de France. Peyo et Virginie |
