 Daren Grover & Abbie Reynolds - Dal and Ab | All Comments |
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| 16th January 2009 simone | you are both such an inspiration - From: It's Friday. This must be Thailand. Let's get married. i came across your totally by accident and like a voyeur i couldn't resist reading about your adventures. Your decision to get married in this way will forever hold much weight when in your futures you come across a rocky patch in your relationship. You did this for yourselves without having to worry if you were doing it for your family...or anyone else for that matter. I am inspired! Congratulations to you both! |
| 5th January 2009 Mimannee | - From: Across a continent in six days... Wow. I started looking for option on getting from Asia to Australia on some vague whim tonight, and I got so into your blog I want to do the whole journey now! I laughed quite a bit and I loved your random wedding. Amazing. |
| 12th January 2008 Jessica | Different approach - From: Cambodia - Picturesque Poverty Hi - This was a very interesting blog. I myself am Cambodian and went back there for the first time since I was 4 a few years ago. I did notice the begging and the selling, but didn't really find it any more or less than when I was in certain places in the Bahamas or Mexico, or basically any place where poverty can be seen outright. Also lots of kids asking for money or trying to sell things to you there too. I think the difference could be because I am Cambodian, and although I still look like a tourist, I did speak the language well, and I was with local relatives who knew where to take me and how to barter. Prices I thought were super cheap (I mean $1 US dollar for a full meal!). If you know how to barter right, souvenirs are also cheap as well. I brought back several beautiful paintings from there, each at $9 US Dollars. I found that exchanging $20 US Dollars gave me plenty of money to pass out to beggers. Most of the kids that beg ask for $100 Reils ... which comes out to about less than $0.03 cents US dollar. $1 US Dollar exchanges to $4,000 Reils!! As for the stomach pains and running to the bathroom ... I don't think it has too much to do with the "khmer curry", but rather that your body is just trying to adjust to new foods, flavors, seasoning, the way things are cooked, etc ... Even though I grew up on Cambodian food, when I was there, the entire 3rd week of my stay was pretty much stomach pains and running to the bathroom, but once my body finally adjusted to the difference, I was perfectly fine and happy and was able to go on as normal for the rest of my trip. Overall, Cambodia was beautiful with a lot of rich history. I would completely suggest visiting, but definitely do your research and pick out a really good touring company if you don't have local contacts there. |
| 15th June 2007 Aisha & Chris | Thanks .... - From: East cape at Easter for a great time at the East Cape. Well, what a great blog - very jealous that you have managed to keep this up to date, yet Chris and I back in the UK are slacking behind!!! Not had a chance to sort all our photos out, so was great to be reminded of the fun time we had there. Can't wait to get back there...one day soon!!! |
| 8th June 2007 RP | blankaty blank - From: East cape at Easter Nice blog guys, I think im going to save for a visit next year. Can you set me up with a mauri woman, one with lots of land. Cheers, RP |
| 25th May 2007 digital_explorer | Auckland is quiet but it is clean - From: A house. A job. A life! Ive been to Auckland and visited some places outside the city like the Black Sea. Beautiful yacht!!! What is the name? Regards |
| 23rd May 2007 Patt | I love your journal! - From: A house. A job. A life! I am in the Yucatan now and would love to go to NZ but would need to work too. Is that a not too difficult task? I think that area is awesome as is Merida where I am. Have fun - enough for me too! Patt pattusa@gmail.com |
| 5th May 2007 Andy Horsman | Hi - From: Why do we need jobs? This is much more fun... Hi there - thanks for the shout on my blog. Congrats on making it overland, a very lucky coincidence for Hamish that we all used the same freighter company! Have a great time settling down in NZ and all the best for the future, Andy |
| 12th April 2007 Mimi | Excellant writing! - From: Why do we need jobs? This is much more fun... I have read your blog from beginning to end during the last couple of weeks. I have truely enjoyed your views of your destinations and process of travel. Your writing style and senses of humour are wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. Congratulations as well! Cheers |
| 23rd March 2007 Juz Andy | - From: Why do we need jobs? This is much more fun... Hi, just passing through & your blogs drew me in... Congrats on the proposal, wedding & travelling across the globe overland! Amazing & inspiring, i'd love to take a freighter back to Oz, what an experience that would be. Once again congrats. |
| 18th March 2007 Sarah in Malmo | Hello possums! - From: Why do we need jobs? This is much more fun... Hello sweeties, I miss you both very much and wish that you would move back ! Damn those good beaches and lamb chops ! Anyway, just wanted to say hello and that all is good here in Sweden. Coming into spring now so the winter thaw has started. Lots of Love Sarah and Ecke. |
| 20th February 2007 Carla & the Clacton Pearces | Good Luck - From: Why do we need jobs? This is much more fun... Good Luck with you new jobs love us all xxx |
| 8th January 2007 Nidge Cann | Well Done - From: Due east to the land of the long white cloud - Aotearoa I have been following your journey with great jealousy and i`m really pleased that you made it "home" in one peace. I wish you both a great new life and maybe one day in the future have the opportunity to get together for one last beer eh Daz ? Take care - and happy New year Nidge |
| 4th January 2007 Monika | Congrats! - From: Due east to the land of the long white cloud - Aotearoa Congratulations on the end of your trip!! But I have to say, I'm a little sad its over. Over the last few months I've really enjoyed reading about your adventure. |
| 3rd January 2007 cheryl | appreciaton - From: Due east to the land of the long white cloud - Aotearoa I have enjoyed every bit of your blog and I am really pleased you are going to continue - I think your experiences over the next months (and perhaps years) will also be very interesting. Congratulations on completing the journey. Happy New Year. X Cheryl |
| 3rd January 2007 Janette | Welcome home! - From: Due east to the land of the long white cloud - Aotearoa Both of you..... |
| 2nd January 2007 Rich | Fantastic News - From: Due east to the land of the long white cloud - Aotearoa Delighted for you both - what a great story it's been! Your blog's been an inspiration and a joy to read all the way through...please keep it going so I don't have to start writing e-mails in return! |
| 2nd January 2007 Andy | well done - From: Due east to the land of the long white cloud - Aotearoa biggest congratulations on getting to the other side of the world. pleased to hear you're proud because you should be. thanks too for the blog which has provided very welcome diversion from work at crucial times. All the best for future in NZ!! A |
| 1st January 2007 Christian | Great achievement - From: Due east to the land of the long white cloud - Aotearoa Abbie & Darren, Congrats on completing a fantastic journey...I enjoyed reading about your adventures. It was a real inspiration. Good luck with your life in NZ and keep in touch! |
| 1st January 2007 Sez and Ecke | Well done darlings! - From: Due east to the land of the long white cloud - Aotearoa Hello darlings and well done. It was hard to believe that when you first posted your blog that this was going to be a journey for you and so many other people. I've enjoyed your fun and emotional moments and whilst it may be a while before we see you again. You will both have places in Ecke's and my hearts even so far away. Miss you both like crazy, still no snow in sweden! No sun either! Love you both Sez and Ecke |
| 1st January 2007 Justin Hornby | 2007 - From: Due east to the land of the long white cloud - Aotearoa Happy New Year! |
| 1st January 2007 John and the Lee family | Amazing ! - From: Due east to the land of the long white cloud - Aotearoa Well done to both of you on (a) reaching New Zealand without cheating (b) alive and still talking to each other! Duncan age 7 and 3/4 cannot get over the size of the ships you've used. Good luck in 2007 and beyond - and do keep sending out the blog reports - it brightens up our wet boring days in GB! |
| 1st January 2007 Dave McLaughlin | YAY! - From: Due east to the land of the long white cloud - Aotearoa Great to have you "home" Abbie. Look forward ot meeting you soon Daren! Cheers, thanks alot ....Dave |
| 26th December 2006 Helen | When are you covering the rest of the world? - From: Across a continent in six days... What a fantastic blog..have you guys thought of becoming travel writers? I have really enjoyed reading about your journey. Hope you finally made it home to NZ for Christmas....All the best, love Helen |
| 19th December 2006 GO! Smell the flowers... | Great to see flower smelling... - From: Across a continent in six days... Geat journal guys... Well done - we've posted you on our Blog - see it through www.gosmelltheflowers.com - we're based in Dubai and publishing our travel exploits in late 2007 after taking a year out from corporate... Happy and safe travels, Jim N Em (not Eminem!) |
| 17th December 2006 Justin Hornby | Better late than never - From: Across a continent in six days... About time I got around to sending my congratulations!! The wedding photos look great. Darren - good luck! Really enjoyed reading the blog, when's the sequel? Best wishes to you both. |
| 12th December 2006 steph in Bath | Air Miles - From: A ship came into the harbour carrying a cargo load of... Hello darlings! Feeling slightly guilty about flying to Sydney for christmas now, does planting some gum trees in my garden offset the miles????!! Loving the blog, what will I do at work when you arrive home and blog is over? Hope you like my home town.... |
| 11th December 2006 Laura | great adventure! - From: A ship came into the harbour carrying a cargo load of... Thats awesome that you sought a means of travel that most people would never use or only remotely consider. |
| 10th December 2006 grantcorp | This is something I've always wanted to do! - From: A ship came into the harbour carrying a cargo load of... Good report, helps me keep the dream alive! |
| 10th December 2006 Toula | - From: Cambodia - Picturesque Poverty Came upon your blog by accident, while desperately researching Khmer curry and where I may possibly find the spices. If anyone knows of a place in Canada, please let me know!! Loved the blog and the pics. I adored Cambodia and, while having packed so much Immodium I was literally a walking pharmacy, I managed not to get sick at all. And I certainly ate it all - trust me. Maybe I have an iron stomach. Maybe it was just dumb luck. Either way, I"m grateful. Thanks for sharing. :) |
| 10th December 2006 Catherine | WOW! - From: A ship came into the harbour carrying a cargo load of... Hi This is the first time i have commented on your journal-mostly i've just wanted to sit back and travel with you silently. I've followed you all the way from London and it's been an exciting adventure throughout. I really am hoping that you make it back to NZ in time for Christmas. It would be a great way to end your trip I can't wait to see the next installment, yet am a little sad that this blog is soon coming to an end hehe Take good care Catherine (Leeds, UK) xx |
| 8th December 2006 anonymous | just checking in - From: Malaysia - Reaching for the sky, but why? Love the pictures. We are still in Chiang Mai--been here for 2 weeks with maybe another 2 to go then the plan is Bali for a month or so. Who knows? Will keep track of you guys. Liz and Matt from Canada |
| 5th December 2006 Jaizki & Susana | Congratulations - From: It's Friday. This must be Thailand. Let's get married. Congratulations couple!!! if late. I was so happy when I saw your wedding pictures, it looks really cool to get married like that. Now our wedding in Denmark looks like peanuts... anyway, best of luck in this even longer travel which you endeavour now and hope to see you some time again. Cheers. |
| 4th December 2006 Jude Harris | Thoughts on Malaysia - From: Malaysia - Reaching for the sky, but why? Hi guys, I have just read your blog (for a spot of reminiscing about our time in Malaysia recently) and it was good to hear someone else voice my thoughts about the people and culture. It's an odd kind of place, isn't it? Hope you continue to have a good trip :-) All the best, Jude (blogname Inspirado) |
| 29th November 2006 funkypancake | a mighty hair cut - From: Malaysia - Reaching for the sky, but why? wow. quite drastic before and after hair cut (based on the photos on the next page). unless the barber is actually fitting a wig ? |
| 29th November 2006 Judy | Congratulations - From: It's Friday. This must be Thailand. Let's get married. What a fabulous story ......wedding on the beach in a very exotic place. We are all thrilled for you. Pat and I celebrated with a bottle of Bubbly on Saturday...you will see the photos. Looking forward to sharing a bubbles with you both in NZ Fondest best wishes. The Nobilos |
| 28th November 2006 Andrea Sheridan | - From: Malaysia - Reaching for the sky, but why? Wow. Lots of love. So is it a baby conceived in OZ for the next headliner? |
| 28th November 2006 Sez and Ecke | Crying by proxy - From: It's Friday. This must be Thailand. Let's get married. Well it is official - and sorry for the rudely late, congratulations. I don't even need to be at a wedding anymore to cry. Sat at my desk and blubbed when i saw and well i'm only just recovering now. I'll send you my wedding speech i had prepared if i'd had a little more notic eof the big day event you could have read it at the ceremony for me :) Lots of love Sez and Ecke |
| 26th November 2006 Tarald | Congratulations! - From: It's Friday. This must be Thailand. Let's get married. Hope you both get a good job, work hard and build a big house with a own guest rom because I am coming to new zealand in some years. |
| 24th November 2006 Joanne | BEAUTIFUL - From: It's Friday. This must be Thailand. Let's get married. Ive just spent the last 20 mins reading your blog and looking at the photos which has brought tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat. Congratulations you two, you both look so happy and in love 'BEAUTIFUL' |
| 24th November 2006 Bill | Congratulations - From: It's Friday. This must be Thailand. Let's get married. Hope you both had a brillant day Daren I knew you always would turn out fantastic, and of course Abbie is as well. You two dont do things by half and I know you are both good catches, I wish you both all the best, very envously yours. Daren? as good as a formular one drive it must be, love Bill xxx |
| 24th November 2006 Pelle&Linda(Julia/Melvin and Viggo-the cat) | Congratulations!! - From: It's Friday. This must be Thailand. Let's get married. We are sitting here in the north of Sweden, looking out at the snow and just waiting to get away. We´re right behind you and arrives next Wednesday the 29th. We got extremly happy that there was an easy way to do it (get married without having to stay at Sheraton and spend a several thousands Bahts on elephant trekking and treeplanting and so on). We will copy your wedding. Good luck in the future. PS. Viggo-the-cat will be staying home |
| 24th November 2006 Neil haywood | Congratulations - From: It's Friday. This must be Thailand. Let's get married. Sitting at work envious of you guys doing all those exciting things. Congrats on the wedding - saved Pat a huge lot of stress doing it like that see you when you get back to Ngatea |
| 23rd November 2006 Clinton Lawgun | Congratulations! - From: It's Friday. This must be Thailand. Let's get married. Wow! Abbie, clearly your sense of adventure hasn't waned. Looking forward to having a celebratory drink when you get back to NZ. |
| 22nd November 2006 Aisha Chris | Congratulations - From: It's Friday. This must be Thailand. Let's get married. Congratulations you two, hope to catch up and celebrate in the near future. Enjoy the rest of your journey, both the NZ and the future. Aisha & Chris |
| 22nd November 2006 Torie | Congrats! - From: It's Friday. This must be Thailand. Let's get married. Lucky this news was passed on to me! That's great news, looking forward to catching up... sometimes in the next 5 years hopefully, and meeting the new husband. |
| 22nd November 2006 Aunty C | We are so excited - From: It's Friday. This must be Thailand. Let's get married. Congratulations beautiful people. Great Journey. We can't wait to see you. but keep having a ball over there, life will be different when you hit the mainland. Love & Sunshine from us all x |
| 21st November 2006 anonymous | funkypancake - From: It's Friday. This must be Thailand. Let's get married. fantastic ! hearty congrats all round |
| 21st November 2006 anonymous | Congratulations - From: It's Friday. This must be Thailand. Let's get married. Just sniffing back a little tear or two as I read your lovely story far away in grey old London. Well done both of you - hope you have a few great parties (invitations on the best embossed buff-coloured email) in various countries wherever friends and family are gathered. What gorgeous pictures! lots of love from Ali S xx |
| 21st November 2006 anonymous | That's just so damn cool!!!! - From: It's Friday. This must be Thailand. Let's get married. Congratulations that is fantastic! Looking forward to throwing some rice over you both when you get back to NZ. Huge Hugs from us!!! |
