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| 27th November 2009 Dennis | aaaah but Minnesota in December - From: Parrot Heads, Jell-O Shots and the Conch Republic So, I guess the balance to this nirvana is the reality of Minnesota in December - see you both real soon! |
| 2nd October 2009 Anne and Bill | Great Travels and Pictures! - From: Did you know they have beer in Belgium? Your trip to France and Belgium sounds fantastic - very interesting. You and your new camera are taking outstanding pictures - I could almost eat the waffles off the page. Your "Monet" pictures could easily be framed and sold. We are impressed that you keep the world traveling going! |
| 16th September 2009 MaryJean | It was a pleasure! - From: The Beauty, The Battle & Bayeux MJ and Dave - It was a pleasure to meet up with you in Giverny! I'm glad to read about your travels beyond Giverny. Thanks for sharing with Connie and I in that beautiful slice of heaven in Giverny!!! |
| 15th September 2009 Don & Ann | Paris Info - From: Perfectly Paris Great update on Paris and we are on your heals arriving Oct 3rd for 5 days. We are staying just onRue Cler at the Hotel Relais Bosquet. Thanks for all the great insights. |
| 15th September 2009 Douglas Fay | Paris! - From: Perfectly Paris Seeing your pictures sent chills down my spine! It feels like I was there just yesterday. It makes me want to return to Paris so badly. Although there are certainly cities in Europe that I was content with seeing the sights, eating the foods, and getting out of dodge (Rome...), Paris is a city I could spend months in and still not get bored. Now that I have made a big voyage abroad your travel updates make me thirst for more. I really hope you enjoy your time there. By the way, I meant to tell (and sorry that it is too late) that if you are facing the Notre Dame Cathedral and follow it to the back (next to the garden area) on the left hand side, look across the street with your back to the cathedral and there is a small cafe there...the best hot chocolate ever! Safe travels, Douglas |
| 14th September 2009 Jack Little | You are sooooo lucky! - From: Perfectly Paris Silly me, I thought you two were going to pack away your traveliling gear after your world tour. I am delighted that wonderlust is still in your veins. Thanks for sharing this with me. Warmest Regards, Jack Little |
| 11th September 2009 CC | Pleasantly Piqued - From: Perfectly Paris Looks glorious! Glad you had time to share. The fountain pic caught my eye - love water. Enjoy! |
| 28th May 2009 michael huffman | Felt like i was there - From: Romancing The Falls......... MJ I really wish there was more money in travel writing, because you're great at it! I saw them when i was so young i couldn't remember how stunning they themselves actually are. Time to travel more again :-) |
| 18th October 2008 Thinh Doan | nice trip - From: 193 Days of International travel, 13 Countries, 45,000+ air miles, 15,000+ photos and unending memories Hi Dave and Merry Jo, I just read your blog and I felt so amazied and fantactis. I just wonder that how much money that you spent for your trip? Did you have any plan for using money in each country? I really love to travel but i don't have much money. Anyway I am really happy that you love VietNam cause I am Vietnamese. PS/ Your pictures are wonderful |
| 25th July 2008 Deborah Pretty | Thanks for sharing~ - From: 193 Days of International travel, 13 Countries, 45,000+ air miles, 15,000+ photos and unending memories Hello Dave and Merry Jo, I just so happen to come across your site. Thanks so much for sharing your unbelievable experience. The beauty of most of the picture that you captured was amazing. Who would ever thought that I would every think about traveling to some of the locations that you express. Your experience has broaden my horizon. Thanks Again P.S. I don't know you but it also seen like your trip has also increase your spirituality, and you are right people are people and we all just want the very same things peace, love, and happiness. |
| 29th March 2008 Cori de Ricard | You made it! - From: The sap is running....the lobsters are not. It's been fun watching your adventure! Always mixed feelings coming back after seeing such incredible places. Thanks for bringing us along, we'll have to get together with Michael and Kyle and hear all about it! |
| 26th March 2008 Beverly | - From: Wet and windy weather plus some snow in Amsterdam Have enjoyed your blogs and wonderful pictures. Hope you will come back to Tacoma again and at least visit. Welcome back to the USA - the best place in the world! Love, Bev |
| 24th March 2008 Ariel Villareal | Monsieur Binkley - From: Wet and windy weather plus some snow in Amsterdam Ce message est confidentiel. No se entendere a la Polizia Deutsch. Si vous n'etes pas le destinataire designe de ce message ou une personne autorisee a l'utiliser, toute distribution, copie, publication ou usage a quelques fins que ce soit des informations contenues dans ce message sont interdits. Merci d'informer immediatement l'expediteur par messagerie electronique et d'ensuite detruire ce message. Pierre Capulet French Ambassador et Nederlands Paris, France |
| 23rd March 2008 Sciencemel | Dutch folk - From: Wet and windy weather plus some snow in Amsterdam Howdy. The one thing that struck me last year when I was in AMS was the tolerance of the people. I spent a fair bit of time chatting with locals and they were all very tolerant of believes, cultures, languages, etc. Basically a live and let live ethos. I hope you had the opportunity to experience that. Don't feel put off by the weather - it has been rubbish everywhere. I'm just back from 3/4 days in London and it was cold, windy, alternating sun/clouds with snow on the return to Edinburgh. We are making up for an unusually lovely year last year. To put it in perspective, the tulips were just coming up this time last year and gone by about the middle of April. Guessing that isn't the case this time. Hope you have wonderful trip in the US. |
| 22nd March 2008 Susan Taylor | Funny 1st two sentences! - From: Wet and windy weather plus some snow in Amsterdam Hi Merry Jo! You two have had quite the whirlwind six months touring through the various countries! These are memories you will keep for life and stories you will share with others for a lifetime. I will go ahead and welcome you back to the USA. Stay warm and dry during your visit in Maine! What is next on your agenda? Do you two plan to stay in the Seattle area or are you thinking of going South? Will Dave stay in Medicine. How about you, Merry Jo? I am staying in Columbia, SC until the end of June at this time. I will take off a couple of weeks then and will start somewhere new mid July. Ido not know where yet. I do hope to stay in the Southeast through the summer months and perhaps through the remainder of the year. We'll see.... Be careful you two and stay in touch! Love, Susan |
| 22nd March 2008 Ralphie | Museums - From: Wet and windy weather plus some snow in Amsterdam Unfortunately, you guys didn't mention the Marijuana & Hemp Museum and the Erotic Museum while in Amsterdam - I guess it's hard to see it all, eh? It truely is a beautiful city - I jad the pleasure of visiting a couple years ago and hope to visit again some day. Welcome back to the US - I've truely enjoyed your travel blogs and will miss them - next best thing. Please give a shout if rolling through Ohio on your way home. |
| 15th March 2008 Sciencemel | London... - From: Dubai... we have the biggest and the best! Howdy. Just sent you a PM with a few pointers on the London front. Hope you have your hotel arranged because its slim pickens this the week before Easter and the school holidays. |
| 15th March 2008 Marsha Mulder | - From: Dubai... we have the biggest and the best! The photos of Dubai are stunning! Your new camera is doing a good job for you. As for the rain in London, guess it is back to the real world now huh! You've had a fantastic journey. Enjoy the last days of your adventure. Just think, pretty soon you will be reunited with Miss Lilly! Love, Marsha |
| 14th March 2008 Al in Akron | Hey Now - From: Dubai... we have the biggest and the best! 60 Minutes did a piece on Dubai a few weeks back...quite an amazing place as you guys saw. All the vision of one man, Shiek (can't remember his name.) If you need any inside tourist info in London, my oldest sister lives there. I can hook you up if you want. |
| 13th March 2008 Holly Gustin | Miss you Merry! - From: Pinnacles and Sunsets I have really loved watching your adventures! I am enjoying all the pretty pictures and wish you were still here:-) Just wanted you to know that I had a baby girl on 2/10/08. 7lbs 3 oz and 19 and a half inches:-) It's quite the adventure as well!!!!!! Miss you, and wish you were still with us:-( |
| 11th March 2008 amy | Great pictures - From: Pinnacles and Sunsets What fun you both are having. I love the pictures and look forward to the next batch. We have so much snow here in Tahoe it warms me to see you both enjoying the sunshine! Thanks for sharing. Thinking of you both. Amy |
| 10th March 2008 MaryAnn | - From: INdian Pacific Railway - Sidney to Perth Enjoyed your description and pictures emensly . . .keep them coming, |
| 10th March 2008 Jim Steinhoff | From rainy Seattle - From: Pinnacles and Sunsets What a fun Oz adventure! Thank you for sharing your travels. I look forward to each new blog. Safe travels to Dubai. |
| 3rd March 2008 Sciencemel | Blogging - From: INdian Pacific Railway - Sidney to Perth Howdy, My mom (Geri) gave me your blog to follow as I'm a traveler too! Based here in Edinburgh, Scotland I've hit the road a bit over the past few years. I wanted to say 1) your blog is very well done, 2) I'm behind a bit, but it still looks like you are having fun, 3) Are you traveling with your computer? and finally 4) Was wondering if you'd been tallying the budget along the way...? I've just added your blog to my reading list so you may get a few new viewers. http://theroamingnome.blogspot.com/ Melinda |
| 3rd March 2008 She Brookes | Glad you're enjoying it all! - From: INdian Pacific Railway - Sidney to Perth Hey Guys, I'm enjoying seeing Oz through your eyes. Since we met in Ulara I have read your blogs. Its great seeing everything without leaving my office. I can't wait for Barbara and I to go on another trip. The Sidney to Perth looks awesome. COntinue having fun and keeping us updated. Take care. She |
| 2nd March 2008 Susan | Train ride! - From: INdian Pacific Railway - Sidney to Perth Hi Merry Jo! Your train ride was so enjoyable and I have learned so much about Australia from your enjoyable commentary as you two travel! I so admire you and Dave for taking this time off for a fantastic journey the past few months. Every Blog takes me along for a wonderful adventure. All is well here in Columbia, SC. I plan to stay on this assignment through May or June before moving on. Write again when you can! Love, Susan |
| 2nd March 2008 Loris Day | Seeing our country by computer - From: INdian Pacific Railway - Sidney to Perth Hello Dave and Merry Jo, I have enjoyed your travel blogs. Fantastic to see our own country from our computer. We've seen many of these places but certainly not all. Love your descriptions and pics. Take care, Loris Day Daysy Hill Country Cottages ( You stayed here in Port Campbell Victoria - remember the 12 Apostles). |
| 24th February 2008 Al in Akron | Hey there - From: Where did all the flies go? I was looking at a map of the Brisbane area and noticed some wierd/funny city names - Gympie, Indooroopilly, Beerburrum, Tin Can Bay. Probably interesting stories behind the origins. Be safe and keep up the fabulous blogs! |
| 21st February 2008 Linda Herman | Hi Merrijo and Dave - From: Where did all the flies go? Thanks for sharing your great photos and comments over these months. It's a foggy morning in Kent. Glad to hear that you and Bill and Sheila are connecting. Hi to them as well. Does Sheila tell you about the writing group? Much fun! |
| 10th February 2008 Claudia | Feb 10 - From: Diving, Driving, and Sailing Wow - still can't imagine what the real thing looks like. The pics themselves are amazing! Please do explain the ants- how do you "spread" them? Is that like Peanut Butter? (grin!) Love, C |
| 9th February 2008 Bill French | Great pictures - From: Diving, Driving, and Sailing Hey guys, so glad to be able to stay in touch with your travels! It's impressive that you're able to write in such detail - great stories! Thanks for sharing and looking forward to seeing you both soon. Stay safe! |
| 9th February 2008 Carla Brannen | Your adventures - From: Diving, Driving, and Sailing Hi Dave This recap reminded me so much of the time I spent there in 2001. I can't wait to return to Cairns and the islands. Keep the travel log coming. I love to keep up with your adventures. Carla |
| 7th February 2008 Judi Hayes | - From: Diving, Driving, and Sailing Hi Merry and Dave. I am enjoying your blog, can't wait for the next one. The boys and I love the pictures. Thanks for sharing. |
| 7th February 2008 Barb | - From: Diving, Driving, and Sailing Wow - looks like you are having a great time. The photos are lovely. Drive safe - Barb. x |
| 30th January 2008 Barbara | - From: The Big Rock, Canyons, and Camels Hi to you both. Loved the pictures. Hope you traveled safely to Cairns. It was so nice to meet you both. We are both back in the wonderful world of work and envy your freedom to continue your travels. I cant wait for your next entry to see what you have done in Cairns. Keep safe. Barb. |
| 29th January 2008 Kyle Smoot | - From: The Big Rock, Canyons, and Camels Thanks for the recent Australia update. It makes me want to get on a plane right now and join you!!! Have fun in Sydney. Take the ferry to Manly and hike back to Sydney. It is a wonderful trail along some great beaches. Take some food and have a pinic lunch!! Also take a ferry to Balmain; it is a wonderful neighborhood with some great restaurants. The bridge hike is fun as well!!!! |
| 28th January 2008 Linda | Love the photos - From: The Big Rock, Canyons, and Camels Mike and I are really enjoying this leg of your journey as this is next on our travel iteneriary. I'm adding your positives to our must dos. Your pictures are great, but I think we might go to the outback in their winter after hearing about the temperatures! Linda |
| 28th January 2008 Cori de Ricard | It's snowing in Seattle! - From: The Big Rock, Canyons, and Camels Hi, Great reading your blog. I haven't responded much but do read and enjoy them! Enjoy the heat because it's cold in Seattle. Looks like a snow day for us! |
| 23rd January 2008 George E Dixon | Good wishes for your cont. trip - From: 40 Degrees South: Touring Tassie !!! Dear Dave and Merry Jo: I enjoy your info. please keep up the good work and I hope that your trip continue to go well. George |
| 21st January 2008 Jan Aprecio | - From: 40 Degrees South: Touring Tassie !!! You look like you're having a great time -- wish I was there. When are you coming back - I need help! |
| 17th January 2008 Kim Lee | What's up Dave!?!?!? - From: 40 Degrees South: Touring Tassie !!! I don't see a picture of beer , Dave!!! You are slipping! Glad you two sound like you are having a blast! You two are making my wonderlust act up!!! |
| 15th January 2008 Threasa | amazing - From: 40 Degrees South: Touring Tassie !!! Merry what an amazing adventure you look so relaxed. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful pictures. Hope all is well. |
| 6th January 2008 Aimee | - From: Scones are woefully underrated!!! Just wanted to say a quick hello. I had to chuckle at the last picture. I know I have seen some unusual signs, but I believe the penquin one, is now the most unusual. We will be going over to Sharolyn & Rex's today for Aunt Mable's birthday so we will get some Miss Lillie pictures and send them to you. Love and miss you guys!!! |
| 26th December 2007 Claudia | Wow - looks great there! - From: Beauty 'Round Every Bend Your pictures look great so I know that the real thing was even better! Hope someday D and I get to NZ. We'll call you for advice... |
| 21st December 2007 Claudia | Best of Binkley - From: Nosing about on the North Island You brought a huge smile to me when I read the last blog about you two enjoying each other - more people should enjoy their spouse as you two do! I love the pics too - are you already planning which will be in your enlarged photo gallery? Or where will that photo gallery be? You are coming to the states again, right? (grin) Love, CC |
| 19th December 2007 Susan | Great pics! - From: Nosing about on the North Island Hi Merry Jo. The photos are spectacular! New Zealand was worth the visit. It is so great of you two to share these pics of your trips the past four(?) months. I have truly enjoyed them! Where will you be for Christmas? Be safe. Love, Susan |
| 15th December 2007 Bev Raschke | Christmas Greetings - From: Sittin' in Sanur Beach Enjoying all your blogs. Wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Greetings from the gals at GHC OB/GYN ! Stay safe. Bev Raschke |
| 3rd December 2007 Ann Lantz | Lovely Bali - From: Lovina Beach, Bali Looks like paradise...thanks for sharing eloquent writtings and enticing photos...especially nice to see a photo of you there to feel the connection. Your old neighbors...in that other world:) |
| 2nd December 2007 janinne | Looking Great - From: Lovina Beach, Bali You guys look so happy, warm and relaxed, as I sit in the rainy snow I am a bit jealous! Love from Washington-Janinne |
| 2nd December 2007 Susan Taylor | Dolphins!!!! - From: Lovina Beach, Bali Hello you two. Bali is a beautiful place! I know you two are loving it there! It will be a tough place to leave behind. Be careful on your travels! Love, Susan |
| 2nd December 2007 Claudia | soak it up! - From: Lovina Beach, Bali Sounds like a wonderful adventure among the dolphins and beautiful scenery! Take some in for us - we're into the cold season now! No massages? Love, C |
| 26th November 2007 Dana | Inquiring minds need to know........... - From: A Relaxing Week in Phuket .............so how do you pronounce Phuket?? I'd hate to think it is that simple. |
| 24th November 2007 Kyle | - From: A Relaxing Week in Phuket It looks wonderful!! Happy Thanksgiving!! |
| 24th November 2007 Mark | Thai Food - From: A Relaxing Week in Phuket If your in Thailand, isn't it called just food? But I say Phuket, you call it what you want. Happy Travels and be safe. Mark |
| 24th November 2007 Ralph Stamm | - From: A Relaxing Week in Phuket Dave looks like he's saying Phuket in that pool side lounge chair! |
| 24th November 2007 Claudia | you are right - From: A Relaxing Week in Phuket Taking a vacation from your vacation sounds odd, but I understand! I could feel the relaxation from your description and pictures - wonderful! Thanksgiving was great and the Fays were grand hosts. Love, C |
| 21st November 2007 amy | WOW - From: Curious & Careful in the Kingdom of Cambodia Thank you so much for the great journal. I enjoy all the pictures and tales. It reminds me of my trips to Thailand, Vietnam and China. So much fun!! I am so excited for you both. Enjoy your time |
| 20th November 2007 Linda | Thanks for sharing! - From: It has been known to rain in Vietnam I'm so appreciative of your pictures and stories! Keep em' coming. I miss you Merry! (Sip Sip) |
| 19th November 2007 Stacey and Joel | WOW - From: Curious & Careful in the Kingdom of Cambodia I am impressed with Cambodia. The tree growing out of the temple is amazing. The carvings of the elephants is incredible, and the countryside...(speechless). You guys are lucky. Next stop come visit us in Honolulu. |
| 16th November 2007 Valerie | Different perspective - From: It has been known to rain in Vietnam This entry certainly gives me a new look at Vietnam. I went through there in 1964, landing in Saigon and spending a couple of hours on the ground. I was 9 and even then had heard of the fighting. both my Dad and husband served in the Army in Vietnam. Even people who were not physically injured were marked by this time. Should I send you some water wings? We miss you at TSC. Valerie |
| 11th November 2007 Bill | You guys are inspirational! - From: Laos is Lovely!!!!! Hey guys, so glad that you're having a great time! You've made me laugh, wonder, get a little anxious at times, and (most importantly) be ever so thankful for hot, running water! Wishing you the best! - Bill |
| 3rd November 2007 Susan | What an adventure! - From: Laos is Lovely!!!!! Hi Merry Jo! I am so happy for you and Dave. What wonderful experiences you ar having! Thans for including me in on your travel blog as you tour about the countries. Stay safe and warm. Love, Susan |
| 30th October 2007 michael and kyle | Wow! - From: Laos is Lovely!!!!! This looks like a place i'd really love to go, thanks too for the tip on flying to Laos from Chang Mai. How is it going with the number of clothes you have and getting them cleaned? I think you each just have one backpack right? Thanks for adding details about the country. |
| 30th October 2007 carol | world travels - From: Laos is Lovely!!!!! I continueto be amazed by your ability to adapt to each culture, each siutation and willingness to try any kind of food and go with the flow! It continues to be an awesome privilege to follow you in your travels. |
| 29th October 2007 Claudia | what they don't know - From: Laos is Lovely!!!!! Poor children - they didn't have us to warn them about Dave! Good thing you didn't have Bob with you - that would have done them in! Glad you are enjoying Laos - I'm enjoying your blogs! |
| 27th October 2007 Jeff | Happy Birthday - From: Chilling out in Chiang Mai I hope you had a happy birthday. |
| 16th October 2007 michelle falbo | traveling through your eyes - From: Experiencing Bangkok Hello Merry, It is so nice to follow your blogs to the marvelous places you and your husband have visited. I can only hope some day I could have such a wonderful experience. I love all of the information and especially pictures. It makes me feel like I am traveling as well to places I may never see. I hope you are truly enjoying yourselves and appreciate this time you have to see the world. You both are truly blessed to have this experience of a lifetime. We all miss you and can't wait to see where your (our) adventures take us next. Hope to hear from you soon. Michelle Falbo |
| 16th October 2007 Claudia | One for me? - From: On the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi Please do have a massage for me - or two or more! |
| 6th October 2007 Kimberly | - From: Meandering in Malaysia Your blog is fantastic. Thanks for sharing your excitement about your adventures. Enjoy every moment! |
| 5th October 2007 Claudia | pic = 1000 words - From: Meandering in Malaysia Have enjoyed both the stories, teaching moments and pictures - I can see that the "new job" is a perfect fit for you both! Your pics show you have lost that harried, US worker look! Continue enjoying! |
| 30th September 2007 ange | - From: Discovering Brunei I'm loving this travel blog. I get to live vicariously through you all.thanks for giving such detailed info and pictures. looks like your having loads of fun. Take care and travel safe. Ange |
| 25th September 2007 Kyle | New Job - From: Discovering Brunei It sounds like you both can return for a job!! Thanks for sharing. The pictures are wonderful!! |
| 14th September 2007 Cori | Happy travels - From: Would you like to plan your own journey? Good info on round the world tickets. Just wanted to add that there is another option that we used and that is going with an air broker. You basically tell them all the places you want to go and in what order and they gather up the necessary tickets. This leaves a lot more flexibilty in your planning because they use all airlines, not just partners. There are no time limits and you can go in any direction you want. After pricing both, it is about the same price as an "around the world ticket". For us this was great because we were flying to some out of the way places and going all over the map. We were really happy with Air Brokers International out of San Francisco. (www.airbrokers.com) Hope your trip is wonderful! |
| 9th September 2007 Marcus | Too Cool - From: Westbound from Ohio It is so, so cool to be able to follow your travels ! The photo of MJ in the pool, glass in hand - has got to be an instant classic - just as soon as I post it in the Admin. Hallway at VMC!!!! |
| 28th August 2007 Susan Heeter | none - From: The Great American Road Trip- East Bound What fun!! I decided I was getting tired of Ohio again - like you have lived out of Ohio more than in it and took and job at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. Cost of living is through the roof, but I love, love my job. Outpatient cancer clinic - I work exclusively for two doctors four days a week. Biff is with me and the love of my life is Eddie my piebald miniature dashchund. |
| 17th August 2007 Claudia | Far and Close - From: The Great American Road Trip- East Bound Your travels may take you far from us but the blog keeps us close to you in heart! Your travel diary is a treasure! |
| 17th August 2007 Geri Hough | How wonderful - From: The Great American Road Trip- East Bound Sounds like you guys are having a wonderful start to the greatest adventure of your life. Keep the info coming looking forward to back seat traveling with you. |
| 16th August 2007 michael & kyle | Americana - From: The Great American Road Trip- East Bound I know France and Thailand pretty well geographically, but have never driven across the US so thanks for a great description of what that's like. We look forward to more adventure stories. |
| 16th August 2007 Mark | Lets Eat - From: The Great American Road Trip- East Bound Sounds like your having fun. If your looking for a place to eat check out Chowhound.com http://www.chowhound.com. It's a blog about places to eat all over the place. Might be fun to try one of them out. Happy Travels!! |