Desertdwellers' Guestbook

Brings Back Memories
Scotland is so beautiful. Thanks for posting pictures and blogs about the history of the country. Christi and I visited many of the sites you and your Mum visited when we were there 2 years ago. I loved Edinburgh and like you wish we had more time to explore the city.

Exciting!
What a wonderful first day!! I do not think I could drive over there either and would be on the side of the road crying with your mom! Please continue to post your adventures!!

Incredible!
Alison alerted me to your blog yesterday (I'm a volunteer in Records). Loved reading about your adventures & reliving some of my own experiences! Last Christmas my 20-yr-old granddaughter & I spent her winter break on Bali, including several days in Ubud taking cultural classes. For the month of March a friend & I (both avid snorkelers, not divers) were within shouting distance of your dive sites...Cape Kri, Chicken Reef, etc. Can totally relate to your eloquent description of the Raja Ampat area. So many times we just couldn't believe our eyes! We're going back in January for a month. Hope to share notes with you one day.

Dogs in lombogan Bali
This is funny, I found your blog because I just got back from Bali, we were in Ubud and then Sanur and crossed to Lombogan Nusa, I was telling my husband all about our trip (my daughter Ana and I Ana mom took the trip just because the 400 some usd fare) first all about the offerings and how hard it was not to step on them and then about this cute chihuahua like dog on the beach in lombogan Island with their eyebrows painted and the dot in the middle and googled it to see if there was a reason for it and there comes your blog with a picture of the same dog an all the things I was talking about. You made my day. By the way I have a house in KINO BAY SONORA I do not know if you are familiar with this area we gave some residents from Tucson there. Be free to contact me you will be welcome to come an visit MY CASA ES SU CASA. I will keep up with your blog. Jet lagged Greetings from Edmond, Ok

Thanks for such a detailed trip report; culd you please recommend the Tour Operators you used for you day trips out of Santa Cruz and San Cristobal?

Capturing the essence
Beautiful photos.

Selfies
You never know where your photo may end up but more than likely harmless. Glad to hear everyone is so friendly. Sounds like you've having a great time.

Planning a trip
We are currently planning a trip to Egypt and are enjoying your blogs. Thanks for sharing.

I haven't been to Cairo since 12/94, but your tasty blog brought all those cherished memories flooding back--thanks!! Have fun, stay safe, and keep the pix coming!

Safe and sound
Once again a beautiful, informative blog. You really should be a travel writer! I'm anxiously awaiting your next entry. Have fun and keep the armchair travelers amongst us posted!

a thrilling experience
I had gone on a boat called the Polaris out to San Diego to Scammons lagoon world famous for its friendly whales. I too felt and experienced the thrill of seeing these creatures allow themselves to be petted and touched by us trusting us as it approached our little idling boat. It too bought tears to my eyes as well