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| 29th March 2006 Carolee and Jay | Yes, Horsemilk. - From: We Gotta Get out of this Place... No sir, I can assure you that I am of sound mind. And was so even after consuming such a potent swill as airag at that time of writing. Access to it in Ulaan Baatar was via a fellow western traveler who said he purchased the beverage, imported and presented in a recycled Squirt bottle, from a street vendor in the capital confines- I don't know where you got the idea that it was mixed in with the tea. I did not want to imply that mutton and horsemilk were the only menu items to be had in Ulaan Baatar, but merely wanted to emphasize that after a week in the desert where, yes, that was ALL that was served, we wanted to make sure that we didn't encounter it again in the short term. I'm sorry that you've taken offense to my comments on your hometown. I really would've hoped that you minded my preface that Mongolia was an amazing country but that the city, like ANY industrial city in the world- be it Western or Eastern, 1st world or 3rd- can be a bane. Also, you should be reminded that this is one outsider's perspective on a foreign land aware of only the incidental encounters that presented themselves to him on a random visit. By no means am I suggesting that my account is an all-encompassing one. And as far as my experiences were concerned, mutton was plated up everywhere, my friend, and if you do not believe so, I must say that you may have misperceptions on your own country. I would encourage you to continue take pride in your country as you have much to be proud of- but I would also say that you need not be as vigilant as to become paranoid. I wasn't out to bad-mouth the entire country of Mongolia- I was only saying mare's milk ain't my cup o'tea. |
| 26th March 2006 Ravi | Hi from Bombay! :-) - From: Delhi Meet Hi C & J, Hope you're fine. Take care and travel safe. Wish you good friends, peace and happiness! Ravi. (ravi@huntindia.com) |
| 25th March 2006 Dean | Amazing Trip - From: Bangkok Just wanted to say that although it may feel like work for you, it's a joy for all of us to read about your fantastic adventures. Thanks for the great stories! So this Thailand Ping Pong thing ... looked it up on the internet. Not what I first thought. Impressive though - I didn't think anatomy worked like that... |
| 25th March 2006 Webber | Horse milk?!?! - From: We Gotta Get out of this Place... Are you outta your mind?! Where in Ulaanbaatar have you been given horse milk? If you can name the place(s), I'd be delighted cos horse milk is a rarity until and unless you go to the countryside. And noone in their right mind would milk the tea with horse milk anyway! I am a Mongolian myself, and it is quite offensive to hear such derogatory remarks about my own country. You have a choice of even meats for your food, not only mutton! Until and unless you were only frequenting the street guanzes which usually, yes, do have mutton meat in all their meals. Had you gone into something that had a sign "cafe", you would have seen that the meals have indications of meat they use. There are some dishes for which you can't even use mutton!!!!!! I am sorry, but this is the kind of s.h.i.t. that I keep reading from people who have their minds set on not opening them - if you are not ready to do that, why even bother to travel?!??! |
| 24th March 2006 Joanna | You're alive! - From: Bangkok Glad to hear you are alive and well :) |
| 23rd March 2006 Derek Smalls | Saucy Jack - From: Bangkok I was actually getting concerned and was going to write an email, but i realized I didn't care... j/k So are you going to be staying with papa in nowheresville for a month like you planned? -Jamey |
| 21st March 2006 Joanna | Where are you? - From: It's the Bom-bay be Let us know where you are; it's been over 3 weeks since you updated your blog! :) |
| 9th March 2006 Corinne | - From: It's the Bom-bay be You guys are never coming back are you? Enjoy, and keep living it up....you are not missing a thing here (except a few drunken blurrs with Brendan and Bill)!! I love reading your blog and find myself laughing out loud often. Jay, you are an EXCEPTIONAL writer. Maybe you both can get paid to do this on the travel channel or something. |
| 28th February 2006 The Nomad | Interesting - From: Dubai? Don't Buy it Hey Jay. I'm Dubai at the moment, it's an interesting perspective you have. I never really thought of it that way but in a way it makes sense. I love Dubai but true it is that the livlihood is lacking. Maybe after they finnished building evereything they might have what is known as an ordinary Dubai-er. |
| 21st February 2006 marc136 | Nice Intro! - From: $25 Pyramid (or It's Gettin' Hot In Here...) Cheers |
| 17th February 2006 Joanna | Go Team! - From: No Visa For You! You two make quite a bargaining team - I'm impressed. |
| 9th February 2006 Joanna | Nelly-icious - From: $25 Pyramid (or It's Gettin' Hot In Here...) I had no idea Nelly was so popular in Egypt! Hip hop really is universal. |
| 8th February 2006 Nancy | This is for Jay - From: Dubai? Don't Buy it Jay, ur an awesome writer! I think this was your best blog yet. |
| 29th January 2006 Ali | - From: Start Me Up wow you guys! this is amazing. |
| 19th January 2006 Joanna | Lucky... - From: Get a Move on Blondes get all the perks, eh Carolee? :) |
| 18th January 2006 Giao | so you're in india! - From: Com'on in! The Water's Great!! and here i was, still searching for you in china. you guys are excellent bloggers - your journeys have given so much perspective on the important things in life - thanks for the inspiration!! nyc still misses you, look forward to seeing you soon. |
| 18th January 2006 Shanna | Your day sounds much better than mine! - From: Get a Move on It's 8pm and I'm still in the flippen office! I have had the day from "HELL" and you know what kind of day that is cause you've been there! I need a vacation like NOW. I told Larry I want to do this trip and he thinks I'm NUTS! I guess when you get back you'll need to convince him!!! XO |
| 11th January 2006 Jamey | once again you stink - From: Com'on in! The Water's Great!! My vacation was in Iowa where I saw the sun only once!! Looks like a great place though. Jay, you look almost natural on that bike. Just missing the leather chaps. |
| 11th January 2006 Shanna | Sounds dreamy! - From: Com'on in! The Water's Great!! Hi Carolee! As I sit at my desk and look out at the gray Manhattan sky today I dream of places like this to be! The scuba thing though sounded a bit scary!!! I want to see pics of you...put more pics of you in your blogs!!! I can't wait to catch up when you get back! Miss you!!! |
| 11th January 2006 Joanna | No elephant ride? - From: Com'on in! The Water's Great!! How could you skip the elephant ride for 50 cents? At the circus here it costs so much more!! |
| 10th January 2006 David Deibert | Your New Years!! - From: Ringing in the New Year Jay-- Your blogs kill me!! I'm glad to see you two made it through NYE without incident. Hope to see you when you get back. |
| 8th January 2006 Carolee and Jay | face-off - From: All I want for Christmas is a new Immune System Michele- I dare take on the anti-PC queen? Originator of Man-Hands and Shine-box? I think not. I humbly tip my hat off to you madam. |
| 8th January 2006 Carolee and Jay | Home Remedies - From: All I want for Christmas is a new Immune System 151 every night, eh? Hmmmm...culinary-induced delirium or permanent liver damage? Actually, I will seriously have to think that one through. (That goes for the Coke as well.) Thanks for the advice though guys- appreciate you lookin out. |
| 3rd January 2006 Joanna | Happy New Year! - From: All I want for Christmas is a new Immune System Hope you are feeling better. Where are you headed in 2006? We anxiously await your next entry. |
| 1st January 2006 Jom | Nomadic Deuce - From: All I want for Christmas is a new Immune System Happy New Years you two!!! hope your andaman tour was good...beach lounging, sunsets and waves crashing sounds awesome right about now! -jc |
| 31st December 2005 JinTeik | Hello from Chiang Mai - From: All I want for Christmas is a new Immune System Hi Jay and Cara, it's Jin Teik here. Hope you guys are doing ok in India despite the misadventures with the food! Since leaving Nepal for Bangkok I have been travelling through northern Thailand, stopping by the towns along the way until I reach Chiang Mai. Thailand is a nice place and the food is excellent (and clean!). Hope you guys have fun in India and your immune systems continue to hold up. |
| 30th December 2005 Dean | Merry Christmas! - From: All I want for Christmas is a new Immune System Namashte and Merry Christmas, Carolee and Jay! As far as food goes, I don't know if this will be any help but on SAS they always said to only eat food that was "piping hot" and to only drink potable water. They also said to avoid any street food in India, for the sanitation reasons that you nicely sumerized. Also my step-dad's friend (who's a doctor) said that the acidity of Coke helps kill germs, so he recomnded coka-cola with every meal. Hope that helps! I love these journals; after reading them I'm about ready to quit my job and go a-trekin too. Thanks for the great stories! |
| 29th December 2005 fago | Potty Humor Face-Off - From: All I want for Christmas is a new Immune System Jay - When you guys return -- IT IS ON - POTTY HUMOR FACE-OFF! You & me, one-one-one, for a fecaltastic good time! |
| 27th December 2005 Frank (from Thirteen) | 151 - From: All I want for Christmas is a new Immune System I remember talking to somebody once who went to India and she said that every night she would take a shot of 151 to kill any bugs in her stomach. She said that she never had any problems and the people with her who didn't take the shot did get stomach problems. who knows! try it out. -Frank |
| 23rd December 2005 Mom | Lean Cuisine - From: What goes India, soon comes straight Outta Ya Hi! Just to let you know; I've tried licking the handrail on 49th Street.....IT NEEDS SALT. Love to you both. Mom |
| 23rd December 2005 Shanna | LOVE THIS RICKSHAW THING! - From: What goes India, soon comes straight Outta Ya Carolee, Talk about addiction to Indian Food, I am seriously addicted to your blogs! I look forward to reading every day!!!! Merry Christmas! Love ya! Shanna |
| 22nd December 2005 Jom | Happy Birthday Lowry! - From: Sweet Valley High figure i should conform and wish you a happy b-day carolee so i don't "hear it" next time i see you..heh. hope you made a wish, enjoyed some sweets and had a good one as well!! |
| 21st December 2005 Shanna | HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! - From: Sweet Valley High Hi stranger! WOW! You have been gone for such a long time now - seems like just yesterday I was saying goodbye! Sounds like you both are having a fabulous time! I love reading your journals! Promise me that you will be in touch when you return - lots and lots to talk about!!! Love ya! Shanna |
| 20th December 2005 Nancy | Happy Birthday - KK - From: Sweet Valley High Miss ya, Luv ya, enjoy your day. Ps Mele Kalikimaka! |
| 20th December 2005 Mom | Happy Birthday - From: Sweet Valley High Hi sweetheart! Happy 28th. I know it's not the 20th yet, but I will not be up when you turn 28 at 3:33am. Hope you do something special. Give my love to Jay. We really enjoy reading your journal. If you misspelled any of those places, no one would know. I miss you. My love to you both. |
| 19th December 2005 Eliza | - From: Sweet Valley High Happy Birthday CL! I cannot tell you guys how much I love living vicariously thru you w/ your blog. Makes my life a little more exciting every day I read. Stay safe! |
| 19th December 2005 Joanna | Happy Birthday & Merry Christmas! - From: Sweet Valley High Happy Birthday Carolee and hope you two have a Merry Christmas! We miss you. |
| 17th December 2005 Carolee and Jay | Hey Sunshine! - From: So Long, China Wow- great to hear from you. As you can see, I'm having a hard time holding down a job so I thought I try my hand at full-time vagrancy. Shoot me a real email for chrissakes and let me know how you and Joe are doing. |
| 17th December 2005 Carolee and Jay | Hey Michele - From: Free(zing) Tibet! So as you and Mike are well aware of my less-than-spectacular navigational skills (recalling that drive in Brooklyn), you understand we are going through a lot of confusion over here- which makes it that much more exciting. Great to hear from you-- so we'll come over for the pool party when we get back, yeah? |
| 16th December 2005 Carolee and Jay | Dancing Queen - From: Un-Easy Rider Yes Art, I've seen you dancing plenty of times before and consider myself VERY lucky you weren't here. |
| 16th December 2005 Carolee and Jay | Better beaches - From: China Beach?....only on TV Yes we heard Hainan has great, lounging-type, beaches-- especially Haikou. But we weren't able to make it down there. In all actualiy, Xiamen was great as it was. |
| 16th December 2005 Carolee and Jay | - From: I Can't Believe It's Not (ulaan) Baatar! Thanks Lauren. We know you're with us every step of the way. Megan, I must've been sick on Illinois Prarie education day. I have used poop to keep warm before, but never knew you had to burn it. |
| 16th December 2005 Carolee and Jay | Sorry Lynette - From: Quit 'cher belly achin' They wouldn't allow us to take pictures inside the temple of the Jade Buddha. Carolee has been trying to be inconspicuous with the camera, tucking it under her sweater, but the flashing red light where her nipples should be seems a bit too peculiar to the Chinese |
| 16th December 2005 Mary Traettino | Happy Birthday - From: Goin to Kathmandu Carolee, Your trip sounds wonderful. A little too strenuous for these old bones, but a neat experience for the 2 of you. Don't know when you'll next get to a computer, so wanted to be sure to wish you a Happy Birthday. Love ya, Aunt Mary |
| 15th December 2005 Jom C | envy is setting in... - From: Goin to Kathmandu j-diddy/carolee, glad to hear you guys are in nepal. definitely on the "to do" list for me someday to get a glimpse of the goddess of the sky! hows the altitude in comparison to the rockies? i've also heard about the mia's while on treks there...hope you at least had a scoop of some risque' ice cream!! look out for one another. jc |
| 13th December 2005 fago | Jay "Sedaris" Chanpong - From: Free(zing) Tibet! What a wit, Mr. Chanpong! I have been enjoying your entries from the beginning. Send Carolee my best. Glad you two are having a hell of a time! See you soon. michele |
| 10th December 2005 Mike | Last Paragraph - From: Into Thin Air Jay - Last paragraph was my favorite. I'm planning on a trip to tibet and wondered how much is still Tibet of my imagination, thanks |
| 6th December 2005 Frank | Vomiting and Buses - From: Excuse me, does this bus go to Lijiang?...No sir, it goes straight to Hell. At the end of August i went to D.C. on the chinatown bus... not even before we left there was a guy throwing up onto the aisle... that guy ended up throwing up like 4 times the whole ride... partly in a bag and partly on the aisle. |
| 30th November 2005 Deanbag | Lhasa love - From: Into Thin Air Jay - take it from me, Bugles corn chips will do that. Especially in a religious place like Lhasa; those chips are unholy, after all. Are they a corn chip? Are they a puffed chip? Are they digestable musical instruments? The answer to the riddle is yes to all three. (the first in the bag; the second in the mouth; the third when.. leaving..) Which is just all wrong for Buddhism, which strives for nothingness; to be three things, all poorly, just doesn't sit well. Have a great time in Tibet, and happy birthday! -Dean |
| 29th November 2005 Apu DeBeaumarche | Getting soft on me - From: Into Thin Air Ok, what's the deal, you writing a paper on tibet or what? The last paragraph makes me think think you are trying to win some sort of journalism award.... Sounds gorgeous though. Wish I was ther. Or at least not here. -Jamey |
| 28th November 2005 Nancy Lowry | Happy Birthday Jay! - From: Into Thin Air Tibet sounds wonderful. Hope you had a nice birthday celebration. |
| 26th November 2005 Arthur Ciszek | Happy Birthday Jay! - From: So Long, China Happy Birthday buddy! Sorry to hear about the ending to your time in China, but it certainly gives insight into how much the average Joe doesn't know about China. Hope you enjoy Tibet, and look forward to the new adventures! |
| 26th November 2005 Arthur Ciszek | Hey Jay..no offense taken - From: Un-Easy Rider You are lucky I am not there as I am sure I would be drinkign with my fellow Poles till the wee early morning hours. If I wasn't engaged, I probably would also be strutting my stuff out on the dance floor. I am glad to see that you are bith safe, and wish you both a Happy Thanksgiving. |
| 25th November 2005 Jom | Happy Birfday! - From: So Long, China happy birthday lamont-sorry about the bikes that sucks. the panda pics are awesome, mom sends her love. hope you guys had a good turkey (yak) day. take care you two and enjoy your travels! jc |
| 24th November 2005 Jamey | Happy Birthday - From: So Long, China Happy Birthday you unemployed loser!! I didn't even know that there was such a thing as red pandas Homer- "Yes, I may be naked and reeking of panda love" |
| 24th November 2005 Sunshine | just started reading.. - From: So Long, China holy crap, jay! what a wild and crazy ride you two are having. i am sooo jealous...glad to see you and Carolee are doing well. stay safe! your blogs are extremely well written and fun to read! |
| 17th November 2005 Terry | Good good - From: Shanghai Sour-Prize Hey guys - What incredible adventures you are having! They are enough to make someone who sits behind a desk all day very very jealous. Glad to hear you have been safe and enjoying your trip. The photos are great - next time I have to go to a health care thing I’m going to have to make a point of finding a good good sex one. Hope your travels continue to go well! |
| 10th November 2005 Sabrina | Beautiful beach - From: China Beach?....only on TV China does have beautiful beaches. But, you have to go to more southern part. |
| 8th November 2005 Nancy | Family secret - From: China Beach?....only on TV Hey Jay, powered gatorade can be used to make mosquito repellent - Old family secret. Miss you guys! |
| 8th November 2005 Tyler | OMG - From: China Beach?....only on TV I think this has to be the funnies travel blog yet. Cara we thought the Jamaican mozzies were bad. I almost fell off my chair with the picture "Fending off mosquitoes" Great! Take it easy guys. Miss you, love ya! :) |
| 5th November 2005 Jamey | - From: Forward all my mail... I sense great anger, and we all know anger leads to the dark side. |
| 5th November 2005 Nancy | ;) - From: Forward all my mail... This was very enjoyable 2 read. Remember, if you move to Hangzhao, I'm coming 2 visit. |
| 4th November 2005 Dean | Fantastic entry! - From: Misty Mountain Hop This is a great blog entry - dare I say, the best so far. I could almost see the sunrise in the mountains! I could almost picture in my mind Jay being a cheapskate and eating half-price left-over buffet dumplings. Kudos, and happy traveling! |
| 1st November 2005 Megan | - From: Misty Mountain Hop Sounds amazing! I'm also glad to hear that despite you crap-tastic map you both managed to survive! |
| 26th October 2005 Suzanne G. | Fantastic - From: Traveling in a Fried-Out Combi... Hey! Your trip seems fantastic, I am quite jealous. I can not wait to read more and see more pics. Be safe and have fun! |
| 23rd October 2005 Tyler | good stuff - From: Welcoming Committee Sounds like you two are definitely having a crazy adventure. I really love hearing all the fun and crazy stories. :) Miss you |
| 21st October 2005 Gearoid | Creative Writing - From: Welcoming Committee Greetings from Ireland...I love the descriptions on your trip, makes it possible to imagine I am right there in the middle of it all...looking forward to the pulitzer prize winning version next year!! |
| 20th October 2005 Lauren | Still funny - From: Welcoming Committee I love reading your entries! Way to keep wary, but I'm glad it worked out for you. I look forward to reading about your adventures every week! Miss you guys, can't wait to hear the stories in person. Luv ya! |
| 20th October 2005 Jamey | - From: Welcoming Committee is it possible to just look at them real mean and do the throat cutting sign, then point at them? Or just learn to say "We're lepers" in Chinese then proceed to try and touch them? |
| 19th October 2005 Megan | - From: I Can't Believe It's Not (ulaan) Baatar! Sorry for those misfired comments! I am very happy to hear you were finally able to leave Mongolia! But I must say (Jay) I was surprised to hear that you were unaware that dung was used as a heat sorce for early settlers in the Midwest! Where were you for Illinois Prarie education! All in all gald to hear your back in China, and no longer using poop to keep warm! So where to next? |
| 17th October 2005 Jamey | - From: I Can't Believe It's Not (ulaan) Baatar! Sounds like you guys are having a blast. Your journal entries are very witty. Maybe when you get back you could do stand up... |
| 15th October 2005 Lauren | Glad you're out - From: I Can't Believe It's Not (ulaan) Baatar! So happy to hear from you! I was getting worried. Thought you'd be in Mongolia for Christmas. Stay safe! |
| 12th October 2005 Aunt Mary | hope you're out of Mongolia - From: We all Xian On Your travels sound fascinating. Ours was fantastic, but mundane and safe by comparison. Don't think either Jean or I could handle the unusual foods and accomodations. We like our clean bed and safe foods. Stay safe and enjoy. Love ya |
| 8th October 2005 Nancy | ;-) - From: Traveling in a Fried-Out Combi... Hey guys, love reading about your adventures. YOu but have any pics from the middle of nowhere Mongolia? I look forward to seeing them. luv ya & be safe. |
| 5th October 2005 Emily | Hi guys - From: Quit 'cher belly achin' I'm so jealous of your fabulous adventures! I nearly split with laughter over the food situation. I was in class too! Careful where you read the blog!!! Have fun and thanks for sharing! Em |
| 5th October 2005 lynette | - From: Quit 'cher belly achin' wow jay, thanks for the toilet visual..and my bet is on the apples. let me know if i need to send some drugs your way for india..or maybe just some freeze dried meals? oh, and can i get a pic of the jade buddha temple for jade?? looking forward to hearing about the gobi. play (and eat) safe. xo |
| 2nd October 2005 Arthur Ciszek | Hope you guys are more careful with the food - From: Quit 'cher belly achin' I am sure you will find Mongolia very interesting. Be careful in Vietnam as the avian flu is a concern there. |
| 26th September 2005 Mike Casciano | yo yo yo - From: Shanghai Sour-Prize hey guys, thoroughly enjoying reading about your travels...funny commentary Jay. Have fun and be safe guys, Mike |
| 25th September 2005 Jamey | gross - From: Shanghai Sour-Prize that has to be one of the grossest things I've ever seen. Glad you guys are having fun while the rest of us are stuck in our mundane and boring lives...bastards. |
| 22nd September 2005 Jom Chanpong | Ni hao - From: Shanghai Sour-Prize Hey guys sounds like an interesting time thus far. Can't wait for the next entry. Enjoy it out there...safe travels! jc |
| 21st September 2005 Martha | Love they way - From: We all Xian On I love to hear your travels through your eyes rather through the lonely planet books.... It makes it so exciting... I an still in Sydney and awaiting your arrival.. Martha |
| 20th September 2005 Lauren | Damn hysterical - From: We all Xian On I laughed out loud at your basketball game. Way to go Carolee! Lovin' the Swiss and UK guys. Glad you guys are having a good time and everything is working out so well. Miss ya! |
| 20th September 2005 lynette | love the highway mayhem - From: Pretty Great Wall i want a copy of the traffic light pic |
| 20th September 2005 Lynette | JUST getting your travel blogs today!! - From: Just arrived these are so great! just wanted to let you know that I'm a late comer, don't know why this is the first i've seen of the blogs, but very excited to be reading them..glad to hear you both arrived safely. will continue reading and write more..love that mystery meat on a stick? how was mr and mrs smith btw?? |
