 Nico & Hannah - Do It Like The Locals | All Comments |
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| 19th November 2008 Do It Like The Locals | Response to above - From: Triple culture in Kuala Lumpur I don't think we described the Malay as the least populous in Malaysia, nor do we have anything against them or any of the groups. On the contrary, the diversity of the culture in Malaysia is one of the things we appreciate most about the country. |
| 19th November 2008 Decepticon | - From: Triple culture in Kuala Lumpur "KL (like the rest of Malaysia) is characterized by three main cultures and their religions: the Chinese Bhuddist or Taoist, the Indian Hindus, and the Malay Muslims. Seems like you describe the Malay is the least populous people in Malaysia, or you may have issue with them. I think it's better be corrected. |
| 17th November 2008 Anne Clark | You renew good memories - From: Ionian Islandry The Greek Islands were wonderful ... and, as I was kayaking there, I noticed that I never saw a Grecian flag that wasn't flying in the wind. A windy place, challenging kayaking, but the most wonderful people in the world. Thanks for renewing my memories! |
| 17th November 2008 Travelher | Euro-hugger - From: Ionian Islandry I have to admit that I love the Euro Huggers. I just got back from a beach in Florida and I don't know what the point is of wearing boxers followed by 'shorts' that fall almost to your ankles! It's downright Puritan and I think the American look is completely ridiculous (I'm an American). Long live the Euro huggers and may they come back to America soon! |
| 16th November 2008 Terri Smiley | Ouzo and St. Nicolas - From: Ionian Islandry I miss my ouzo and orange juice! They don't serve it on the airlines here. Imagine that! I'll have to stock up for when you guys get to the east coast of the USA. Nico, you may not be a saint yet, but I continue to hear reliable reports that you are one stellar young man! Keep on taking good care of my girl, and you'll both stay at the top of my BEST list! Love, Mom aka MaMa T |
| 5th November 2008 Terri Smiley | The Un-fat Greek Family - From: My Big Fat Greek Family Or is it the Big Phat Greek family? All I can say is that I didn't see any particularly fat people in your family, Nico. And it's a wonder, given the fabulous food and pastries! Great pictures, too. I especially liked the one of Hannah towering above the yiayias "out for a walk with the ladies"...and all looking very stylish! You can be proud of ALL your women! |
| 4th November 2008 Marc | Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiico! - From: My Big Fat Greek Family Haha, I can still remember how your grandmother used to call out your name in her thick greek/italian/ethiopian accent. Tell yaya hello for me. |
| 30th October 2008 Do It Like The Locals | Response to above - From: Delusions and Ego Interesting comment above (not from a friend or family of ours). We been out in the evening in many cities, including Manhattan, Bangkok, even Mumbai. Hire a guide? We prefer the real experience where possible... just an opinion. |
| 30th October 2008 Gunjan | Its perception and the "preparation" done back home :) - From: Delusions and Ego You would not dare to go to a Manhattan alley alone after 7 in the evening, would you? Like all places (including the US of A), you do not, should not, try to be adventurous in certain regions of a country or city. You should have hired a "guide" (he would've "fleeced" you; in Indian rupees, which would still be pocket-change in American dollars) and seen Rajasthan with his help. |
| 23rd October 2008 Nicole | An amazing story! - From: Exploring our roots in Ethiopia Mary! I am so happy that you had the opportunity to celebrate your 5oth birthday with deer friends and family! Thank you for sharing this amazing adventure with us, going back to our roots it's a good way to find ourself deeply and appreciate ourself.... I read this message late (I don't know know why.) but sincerely... Happy Belated Birthday! |
| 22nd October 2008 Mary | Athens - From: Fast Food Sober Ramadan Dang it--you know I got a sudden need to take a bit of a trip and come meet up with you for a few days in Greece...and there you are. Maybe next time you take a world trip? I guess I should pay attention to your itinerary in the future. Hope you are having fun!!!! Maybe you are going to Paris? Ha ha...I crack myself up...that was for Hannah. ;) |
| 21st October 2008 two fifty | and the journey continues........ - From: Fast Food Sober Ramadan Hi there, always a pleasure to read about your travels, glad to see your having a great time too, lamu is hot now with occassional breezes but generally very warm, we had a great event on the 18th, stand up take action campaign, we planted trees in the schools in lamu, this is towards the millenium campaign goals, it was wonderful, the big show was at the town square, we had acrobats, skits, comedy, a dance and even a rapper!!, at the end of the day 5690 participated and within the whole week 650943 trees were planted in lamu alone, imagine if we all did this!!!!, ciao more from lamu soon, will send you the pics sometime, one love |
| 7th October 2008 Elias | thank you - From: Exploring our roots in Ethiopia I am an Ethiopian living in London and i just want to express my appreciation for your interest in Ethiopia, a poor but potentially rich country which unfortunately, and may be rightly suffers from bad image. But I found your story nonjudgmental well balanced unlike most travelers who are in the habit of making a mockery of other people's culture and misfortune! thanks for sharing your story any way! |
| 29th September 2008 Blair | Roughing it. - From: Historic Ethiopia Great story Nico as usual. I can't believe your mom is more capable of roughing it than your dad!! Mr. Big game hunter, fisherman, and all around tough guy and his sweet little wife is more adventurous!! Tell your dad he'll never live that one down here at work. |
| 28th September 2008 Aysia Lowell-Guy | TEAM AMERICA!!!! - From: Faces of Ethiopia Long friggin time guys..looks like you are having the most insane adventures..... SO badly wish i was still going but right now i am hitting the books at Uni and it is also pretty sweet. such a Gong SHow. YOu guys are amazing and have stamina like those china men who eat hundreds of hot dogss.....you friggin rock. SCUBA UNITE aysia lowell-guy (gili air) |
| 28th September 2008 Terri Smiley | The feeling of Africa - From: Faces of Ethiopia Nico - Thanks for giving me a feel for Africa, through your words, the stories you share, and the photographs. I've always imagined Africa as someplace very foreign and strange, where I would feel completely out of place. Your photo essay has broadened my perspective, and now I, too, have a bit of the feeling your mom describes: "Can't you feel it? It's Africa!" Gotta love it! |
| 24th September 2008 Alanna | - From: Exploring our roots in Ethiopia Oh mann.....I have tears in my eyes after reading this entry. This was really moving and the fantastic pictures say it all as well. I still remember meeting Mary and Lakis in San Diego, along with Yaya and can never forget how unbelievably hospitable your family is. I just got back from trying Ethiopian cuisine for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's unlike anything I have eaten before but so tasty. The blogs are great and I will have to catch up on them again but I am so happy that the family was able to dig into the roots and heritage for it truly contributes to who you are. Also noticed that Peru is a potential future trip on your list. I am trying to book something in October/November timeframe for about 10 days so let me know if that coincides with your plans. Your journey is an inspiration to us all and I hope the messages you share will shed new light for readers who come across your words. |
| 22nd September 2008 Lee | What a Story! - From: Exploring our roots in Ethiopia Hey Mary: What a wonderful & touching story of your retracing your roots, and especially making personal contact with people who helped shape your early life. What a magical trip! Nico must be very proud of his parents, as well he should be. By the way, your 50th. birthday poem will be awaiting you return. Have a safe return home and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!...The Geezer |
| 21st September 2008 LeAnn | Far better than a postcard! - From: Exploring our roots in Ethiopia Hi Mary! I've been waiting to see a post of your trip to Ethiopia and this is fabulous, with all the pictures of your family and friends/relatives! What an experience for all of you to be there together. Very touching and joyful, the best part is the extreme happiness on everyone's face, I cried too! I am glad it all worked out for you to take this adventure and to be able see Nico & Hannah. Missing you a lot as I read this post but I know I'll see you soon ~ be safe and give everyone a big hug for me! Love you bunches! PS Happy birthday ~ honestly, you don't look a day over 40... |
| 21st September 2008 Blair and Amy | What a wonderful story!!! - From: Exploring our roots in Ethiopia Hello everybody!! Well, first of all, now I know where Nico gets his amazing gift for writing. We really enjoyed reading this post (all of them really). We are so glad that you all have this opportunity to spend time together and to go back to your roots. We can only imagine all the incredible emotions. We can't wait for the next dinner get together so we can hear all the stories first hand. Please travel safe and we miss you guys!! Love, Blair and Amy P.S. If you come across any more of those shoes made from tires....grab us some, we'll gladly pay you back. Those are a conversation piece to say the least. Amy is 6 or 6.5 and I'm 10.5 or 11. |
| 20th September 2008 Terri Smiley | Family roots - From: Exploring our roots in Ethiopia Mary - Thank you so much for sharing your heart and your experiences renewing relationships, cherishing old memories, and making new memories in Ethiopia. I was moved to tears by your descriptions. You and Lakis' families have a truly remarkable history, and I so appreciate the opportunity to do some armchair traveling with you, and to learn more about your heritage. I can't imagine a better way for Hannah to gain an understandiing of her new family-to-be. What an awesome way to celebrate your 50th birthday (and Nico's too!)! I look forward to reading more about the rest of the trip, and to my opportunity to meet some of your family when I visit the kids in Greece next month. I am so thankful for the rich blessings and new horizons that Hannah and Nico's union has wrought. Sending hugs & love, Terri |
| 20th September 2008 Adam Mitchell | So happy - From: Exploring our roots in Ethiopia Shalyn and I are so happy (in tears actually) reading Mary's account of your time in Ethiopia. What a special joy! We have a very dear friend also from Dire Dawa, and can't wait to share this story and pictures with her. We'll be praying that the rest of your trip is safe and fruitful. We miss you all so much, and are so happy to know that you are well. God Bless! |
| 20th September 2008 Eric Kelley | Happy Birthday and Travels - From: Exploring our roots in Ethiopia What a great post! Thanks for sharing more of your adventures. Happy birthday Nico and Mary. Eric |
| 7th September 2008 Liana | africa - From: Kenya: A safari, a resort, and a Muslim beach town I love seeing the photos from Africa. I'm trying to talk Troy into going sometime. I can't wait to hear more about Ethiopia! |
| 3rd September 2008 two fifty | love your site - From: Bon Voyage Party! one love love this we are thinking of doing a similar one one love |
| 2nd September 2008 Peggy | Thank You - From: Part III, Recovery: Compassion, Corruption, and Closure My husband and i lived in Virginia City MT from 1993 to 2003. Star was one of the first people we met. We were in Virginia City last week when we learned of what happened to John. We spoke with Annie & Madison but didn't see Leslie while we were there. Thank you so much for what you did. I couldn't imagine something like that happening to me and what I would do. Take care and God Bless you both very much. Peggy |
| 25th August 2008 Mickii (oma) | WOW..some trip - From: Itinerary Hi sweeties: I have finally read all the news on your web site...It was like sitting in my living room talking to you 2..love the format. well I am here on a Lonely sunday afternoon, dont feel like calling anyone..just lonely..my new cat is by my side(the little stinker) cant seem to get him to mind me...does that sound familiar...Your brother and his wife seem to have had the opposite to their trip..nothing but heart ache, too bad it has to end so badley..will say good night Mrs. Calleban.....(old radio handle) love you beyond the earths surface and the moon...Oma |
| 21st August 2008 Liana | - From: Colorful Rajasthan Wow, India looks amazing. I love the henna! |
| 18th August 2008 Anne C. | Traveling vicariously! - From: Colorful Rajasthan What fun to read your travelogue Soon your mom and I will be writing you one of our own. I only hope we have HALF the fun! |
| 18th August 2008 Jane | - From: Colorful Rajasthan Hey kids! Is it wrong to say that Baba is kind of cute? I loved reading Hannah's piece on Indian male ego, so honest! Are camels easier to ride than elephants? XO, Jane |
| 17th August 2008 Julie & Paul Hillis | CONGRATS!! - From: We're Engaged! Oh my gosh - so I've kept meaning to catch up on your website and keep putting it off till I have some time to read it without the baby interrupting and so I'm sitting at work :) and I'm now so mad I didn't read earlier!!!! Congrats!!! What a journey you're having together!!! And I can't help but think - where do honeymooners vaca when they've already seen the world together??? |
| 16th August 2008 Mama T | Monkey stick - From: Colorful Rajasthan Is the monkey stick to fight off monkeys? Maybe Hannah should have used it to fight off Indian men! I love how you both are adapting to the local customs: Hannah you look GREAT in your Indian rags, and Nico your blond hair is a STELLAR addition to the pictures with the dark-haired natives. THANK YOU BOTH so much for sharing your experiences so eloquently in this blog. We're your virtual companions on this life journey. LOVE to you both. |
| 14th August 2008 Sandeep | - From: Delhi and the Taj Yep, those Indian guys sure are creepy! :-) Have fun, stay safe, and keep up the posts! -Sandeep |
| 14th August 2008 Travelher | Following You Two - From: Delhi and the Taj Hi, I found your blog about a month ago when I was looking for information about Gili Air. (We are going there in Sept). I then became fascinated with your blog and decided to read the entire thing! You two are having an amazing trip and I'm so glad to be subscribed and reading the latest blog. Can't wait to hear more about India--it sounds like you are handling it all in stride. |
| 14th August 2008 Paola | Felicidadessss!!!! - From: We're Engaged! Thats the meaning of congatrs in spanish, im so excited the way yo nico proposed (you dont know me hahaha im hannas friends form mexico we meet at Rome, nice to know you) well the best for the 2 of you.... Hanna manyy kisses xox |
| 4th August 2008 Louigi | Please explain! - From: Art shopping in Ubud "Monthly PUBLIC creamation PaRaDe!" For those of us that have significant cultural deficiencies, What does this imply and mean? |
| 2nd August 2008 Catherine | Art Shopping - From: Art shopping in Ubud I love following your travels and living vicariously through you two! Keep 'em coming! That giant painting reminds me of the National Geographic cover "Afghan Girl". Must be the eyes. Much Love guys. |
| 30th July 2008 Wendy from Oz | Lady in red painting - From: Art shopping in Ubud Love the fact that there are camels in her eyes! |
| 30th July 2008 lamstar@littleappletech.com. | We're ok - From: Part II, Tragedy in Cambodia Hannah and Nico I think of you many times each day with so much awe and gratitude. I trust you are well and enjoying life. It is so full of mystery and beauty. Annie, Madison and I are doing alright. The great loss of our lives is keen but we are happy with each day. We huddle together and draw support from all of our dear friends and family. You are so special in our lives. Let us know what is happening and when we'll see you. Love, Leslie |
| 29th July 2008 Mare | CONGRATS!!! - From: We're Engaged! Congratulations!! Aww I'm so happy for you guys! And what an awesome proposal! Good luck on the rest of your trip! |
| 28th July 2008 Marisa | Bali - From: Art shopping in Ubud WOW, what an amazing ninja painting and my favorite color!! I wish I was there shopping the culture with you two. Be safe in India...can't wait to see those pics. Mucho love! Marisa |
| 28th July 2008 Erin Becker | Awesome story!! - From: We're Engaged! Congratulations!!! What a great story and awesome pictures. I am so happy for the both of you. Let's celebrate when you return. |
| 28th July 2008 Liana | heck yeah - From: Mama Miskah's Gado-Gado Recipe I'm totally going to try to make this next week. It sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing the recipe. |
| 28th July 2008 Liana | wooohooooo! - From: We're Engaged! Hey guys, I'm so happy for you both!! The video was totally cracking me up, and what an awesome way to get engaged! Can't wait for the party in San Diego when you guys are back. Miss you both. Hugs, Liana |
| 26th July 2008 Aunt Sandy | Congratulations - From: We're Engaged! We are so happy and excited for the both of you. We loved watching the video as Nico tried desperately to propose to you. That was some reaction Hannah. What a life time memory you two are having. Take care and keep on hiking. Love Aunt Sandy & Uncle Randy |
| 26th July 2008 Nic and Lewis | What a beautiful couple! - From: We're Engaged! Hi guys! It was great to help celebrate your fantastic engagement underwater, and we wish you our very best wishes for the future. You are such a lovley couple and it is so easy to see how in love you are and how you adore each other. You are such a special couple and we are really looking forward to catching up again soon. lots and lots of love, Nic and Lewis xxx |
| 26th July 2008 amy souza | rad! - From: We're Engaged! HAAHHAAHAHA!!! awesome! freaking awesome! congrats. |
| 26th July 2008 Monica | Felicidades! - From: We're Engaged! Congratulations to both of you!!! I am so happy for you, is amaizing!!! |
| 25th July 2008 Hayden | Tear - From: We're Engaged! Aw man, I just watched the video and, I gotta tell ya, I nearly cried! |
| 25th July 2008 Hayden | "This could be underwater love ..." - From: We're Engaged! AWESOME! Well done guys. Look forward to pics of the underwater wedding ... |
