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| 27th January 2009 Christina (Panama) | - From: Crossing Mexico It's pretty awesome to see what you're experiencing. Hope the itch is gone. I bet your Spanish is strong by now. I almost wonder if your trip will be "boring" once you get to California, with no more language barrier. |
| 16th January 2009 Katherine and Brian | chichen Itza - From: Crossing Mexico Hey Eileen, It was great to meet you on the way to Chichen Itza. Read some of your blog and your pictures are great! Hope the rest of your journey is going well. We just got home, quite cold today at -15 deg Farenheit. Best on the rest of your travels, Katherine and Brian |
| 11th January 2009 Panapada | Correction or two - From: Panama City and New Friends Hi Eileen, The Bridge of the Americas. formerly known as The Thatcher Ferry Bridge, because it replaced the Thacher Ferry in 1962 is no longer the only high rise bridge over the canal. In 2003, Panama opened the Centennial Bridge near Gamboa, Panama and as the name implies, it celebrates Panama's 100th year of splitting off of Colombia. As you alluded to, there is one other vehicle crossing of the Panama Canal at Gatun Locks on the Atlantic side build on the top of swinging gates in the locks. Theses gates swing open to allow a ship to pass and auto/truck traffic is controlled by a red/green light system since there is only one lane of traffic. Prior to the Thatcher Ferry Bridge opening in the 1960s, there was an overhead swing bridge over Miraflores Locks. This bridge had two way traffic but it too had to be closed to allow ship traffic to pass. The Darien Jungle prevents all but the one or two expiditions that carved through the jungle to get special designed 4 wheel drive Jeep type vehicles to South America. There is no rush by Panama or the US to complete the road through the Darien because it would made it easier to ship drugs and people north to Panama and on to the USA. Have a great adventure, I enjoy your writeup. |
| 11th January 2009 John C. | Way cool guys on the pole! - From: New Years and entering Mexico Hi Eileen. I enjoyed watching the pole guys too a couple years ago. When the fellow stands up on the very top of the pole I thought he was going for a flight for sure! If you get a chance, go to Xchel Ha (sp?) it is great fun snorkling in the salt/fresh water - much better than Xcharet (sp?). Take the collectivo for a cheap but interesting ride. I'll be staying near Playa del Carmen in a month and can't wait! I've enjoyed following your trip. Keep safe and have fun! |
| 9th January 2009 Syl | Restaurant - From: Crossing Mexico Too bad about the bed bugs. I agree Mexico is a big city; I got lost there for 4 hours on my motorcycle (25 years ago, ouch!). Also, I think you are incorrectly spelling the word "restaurant". Cheers |
| 9th January 2009 KIm | Wow! - From: Crossing Mexico HI Eileen, Sounds like you are having an amazing trip! Ouchy about the bed bugs! Travel safe! See you soon! |
| 5th January 2009 arnold | hola - From: Monteverde, Costa Rica and arriving in Nicaragua nice pictures, i hope u are ok! keep on touch! |
| 3rd January 2009 Bern | New year! - From: New Years and entering Mexico Hey Eileen, looks like you are doing fine. Happy New Year and have a nice trip back. Bern |
| 3rd January 2009 silvia Mangue | happy new year! - From: New Years and entering Mexico Nunca he estado en Merida pero he oido decir que es precioso. Espero que te lo pases muy bien y hasta pronto. |
| 3rd January 2009 Tim | - From: New Years and entering Mexico Chichen Itza is pretty commercialized as well, but I still enjoyed it quite a bit. I hope you do as well. I hope that some day I can go there to see it during equinox. I climbed to the top of the Temple of Kulkulkan and was actually able to go inside the inner pyramid. I think it is closed to the public now though. And I'd also suggest going to check out the proto-observatory while you're there. Its kind of amazing to think what these people figured out... |
| 31st December 2008 Syl | Happy New Year - From: Celebrating the New Year in Caye Caulker Happy New Year to you! |
| 30th December 2008 silvia Mangue | valiente. - From: Tikal, Guatemala and arriving in Belize No me lo puedo creer lo valiente que eres. Que experiencias tan estupendas, espero que lo pases muy bien y que aprendas algo bueno de todo esto. Segurie leyendo tu block me parece muy interesante. Mucha suerte y aprende a regatear mas y sonrie siempre a la gente, llegaras lejos de esa manara. Cuidate un beso fuerte. |
| 30th December 2008 Roberta | - From: Tikal, Guatemala and arriving in Belize Hey Eileen, I really enjoy reading the intricate details of your trip. Although you made a comment about people not actually reading the whole way through, I do because your descriptions of the smells, what someone was wearing, insects in your scungy water, etc really bring the scenes to life for those of us who are currently drenched from the rain, slush, and waist-deep snow. |
| 24th December 2008 Tim | - From: El Salvador and Merry Christmas Merry Christmas Eileen :D |
| 24th December 2008 John L | - From: El Salvador and Merry Christmas Merry Christmas Eileen, and stay safe!! John L |
| 24th December 2008 Brent | 3 little points - From: El Salvador and Merry Christmas I can't believe people would not read all the way to the end of your entries. Merry Christmas. Travel Safe. |
| 23rd December 2008 Mackenzie | Thank you - From: Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua...in which I climb a volcano, am bit by a monkey and a mysterious bug, and I thwart a pickpocket... Hey Eileen, I receieved the Christmas card you sent! Thank you! I love your blog... you should take up writing professionally ;)... your stories are great! Enjoy your trip... travel safe!! Mackenzie |
| 22nd December 2008 Abby | - From: Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua...in which I climb a volcano, am bit by a monkey and a mysterious bug, and I thwart a pickpocket... Love reading all about your adventures! Seems like you are doing so many exciting things :) |
| 22nd December 2008 Sharon | too funny - From: Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua...in which I climb a volcano, am bit by a monkey and a mysterious bug, and I thwart a pickpocket... Oh my God, not you....hard to believe that you would interject and 'speak your mind' with the old fart and the prostitute! Too funny. I still fondly remember you stopping in the middle of a training session to curse out the old couple on the side of the road who were cutting cedar bows from someones property! You Go Girl!! Still enjoying your entries...keep them coming...be safe! Sharon |
| 22nd December 2008 Syl | Going away - From: Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua...in which I climb a volcano, am bit by a monkey and a mysterious bug, and I thwart a pickpocket... Going away for Christmas. I received your card, thanks. Wish you the same! |
| 21st December 2008 Syl | All caught up - From: Monteverde, Costa Rica and arriving in Nicaragua Just came back from Florida. I'm all caught up with your exploits. Nice bit on the "No es cafe". Have fun! |
| 19th December 2008 aquiles | hello from aquiles - From: Monteverde, Costa Rica and arriving in Nicaragua hello. I hope everything is ok. I like those picture on the website. it is nice. you were camping. how are the people there? |
| 18th December 2008 Kim | Sounds like an amazing trip so far! - From: Isla Colon and Crossing to Costa Rica Hi Eileen, It's great to hear that you are doing well. Sounds like an amazing trip so far! Have fun! Be safe! Kim |
| 17th December 2008 Sharon | - From: Monteverde, Costa Rica and arriving in Nicaragua Amazing....what awesome adventures! I look forward to your next post. Sharon |
| 16th December 2008 Michael | Frogs! - From: Monteverde, Costa Rica and arriving in Nicaragua Those frogs are wonderful! I'm enjoying your travelblog and look forward to your continued adventures! |
| 13th December 2008 corbin | - From: Boquete - Café, Espańol y árbols hey its sounds like your having a blast.im really happy for you.keep in touch |
| 11th December 2008 Sharon | Wow! - From: Boquete - Café, Espańol y árbols Wow, you are such an adventurous young lady!!!! I am envious. Looks like soooooo much fun. Good thing you have such a great trainer for all that lifting, hiking and zooming down zip lines! You must be getting even more 'ripped' with all this exercise. How are the hooves holding out?? Cheers Sharon |
| 11th December 2008 Aquiles from hostel mamallena | hello from Aquiles - From: Panama City and New Friends hello Eileen. Wuao you have surprised. I didn´t know you were like a writter or something like that. It is really nice to see you on the website that you appear. Do you write about all of your trip like you did? I like the Idea. I want to cry of emotion...! I hope to see more documents like you did of all your trip...kiss... |
| 8th December 2008 Marie-Claire Himschoot | - From: Panama City and New Friends Those birds look intense!!! and that juice...sounds yummy!!! :P |
| 8th December 2008 Hunt Family | Happy Trekking - From: Comox to Panama City, Panama Wow, You really were serious about having an adventure! & it's only just begun. Panama sounds very interesting & intense. We're looking forward to hearing about your travels! We are down to 7 days & counting! Hope to see you on the beach! |
| 8th December 2008 Richard R | off and running - From: Comox to Panama City, Panama Sounds like your trip has stepped off on the right foot. Enjoy the sun and keep us up to date on your journey. |
| 8th December 2008 Colin Taylor | A novel in the amking - From: Comox to Panama City, Panama Wow, a great story to end the night, have fun and keep up with the adventure, I will keep posted. Cheers! |
| 7th December 2008 Marie-Claire Himschoot | - From: Comox to Panama City, Panama Wow so far it sounds like you're having a great time. oh and the heat sounds AMAZING I'm a bit jealous that's for sure! One of my friends lived in panama for a while and always told me on how they always tried to take money from tourist people and how the heat and humidity was thick! the skyline is really nice!!! |
| 7th December 2008 John C. | Bon Voyage! - From: Comox to Panama City, Panama Looks like you are off to a great start. I'll enjoy keeping up with your trip. You have some soaring to look forward too as well. |
| 28th February 2008 Gaurav | :-) Nice Experience. - From: Seeing Pune as a bird does, and Going to Goa So u planning to visit pune again? |
| 3rd January 2008 tina | - From: Merry Christmas from Kolkata Hi! Do you still sponser Fatemah? Have you been back to India? I am thinking of sponsering a child after reading your story! |
| 18th December 2007 Jayanta | About the name of the River - From: Merry Christmas from Kolkata Dear Eileen, The name of the river should be The Ganges, not Howrah River. Because, there is no such river in West Bengal. However, thanks a lot for helping a poor child in India. |
| 4th June 2007 Snehal | Address - From: Jaisalmer to Pune - and a Gliding Club! Can you please give me the address of gliding center in pune |
| 6th April 2007 Kalyan Yerramilli | Udaipur Missing!! - From: Jaipur Hi Eileen! I have gone through your blog and realised you missed out the last part of your stay in India. This journal ends with your proposed trip to Udaipur but the next one took me to New Zealand! That's way off course from Udaipur!! But it was nice going thru the blog.. you sure were lucky to have breezed through so many places without much trouble! But I personally felt you did not do enough justice to Hyderabad ( You missed Salar Jung Museum) |
| 6th December 2006 Manoj | Nice blog and nice work - From: Merry Christmas from Kolkata Really a nice reading,,,good writing style and very good work there.. |
| 30th April 2006 Michael Neufeld | - From: Dargaville to New Plymouth Hey Eileen, How are things going? It was good to hear from you and to read your blog. Things here in Comox are going well. When are you back? Michael |
| 29th April 2006 Scott and Bobbi | Adventure - From: Arrival in Auckland and the first two days Hi Eileen!!! The pictures are great. It looks like your having quite the adventure. We wish we were there. Have a wonderful trip. |
| 28th April 2006 Lise and Brady | Pretty cool! - From: Arrival in Auckland and the first two days Hi! I hope your enjoying your time in New Z. I bet it was nice to see my brother. We can't wait to see you guys soon! Take care! Lise and Brady |
| 28th April 2006 Nanda | Interesting Journal - From: My first Indian train, overnight to Jodhpur Interesting journal! I completed the entire journal w/o knowing you, and being an Indian myself. r u some kinda writer or something?! |
| 27th April 2006 Kevin H | Good to hear from you ... - From: Arrival in Auckland and the first two days Hey there!! I didn't realize you were heading downunder so soon. Glad to hear your flight stuff went well -- it's kind of my thing you know ... Your photos look great so far. It's a rainy, scuzzy day on the Island today -- much nicer to be on holidays like you. Looking forward to seeing and reading more. Blue skies, Kevin. |
| 27th April 2006 kim | fun - From: Arrival in Auckland and the first two days sorry i couldnt come to see you when you were in town. i miss you. glad to hear that you are having a good time. see you when you get home. hi eric! |
| 27th April 2006 Kyle | envious - From: Arrival in Auckland and the first two days looks like your having fun. hope you have a good trip |
| 27th April 2006 Brian | Toilets - From: Arrival in Auckland and the first two days Why didn't you take a picture of the toilets? |
| 7th January 2006 Sigmund | Cool Trip! - From: Jaipur Just home tonight from one week in Hawaii thence four weeks in Australia. I will read your blogs over the next few days. I'd like to exchange info on our respective holiday trips later this year. Happy New Year! |
| 31st December 2005 Syl | Happy New Year! - From: Jaipur Eileen, I am all catched up in my readings. Great story about Fatemah. Too bad for the sickness. Great picture of the Taj through the gate. Thank god for MacDonald's expansion plan (I also had to eat at one when in Moscow). Happy New Year to you, Eileen! |
| 31st December 2005 Kym | Amazing! - From: Merry Christmas from Kolkata Sounds like an amazing adventure Eileen. Glad to hear that you are feeling better! See you soon! |
| 31st December 2005 Kym | Happy Holidays! - From: Christmas Eve in Calcutta Merry Christmas Eileen! Glad you are having such an awesome time on your trip! Be safe! See you in the New Year! |
| 30th December 2005 Eric | Happy New Year's! - From: Jaipur Miss you lots babe. Have a geat New year's and I'll talk to you when you get home. Mouaaaaa! XOXOXOXO Love me :) |
| 29th December 2005 Kim | ack - From: Merry Christmas from Kolkata Love your adventures. Need more pictures of you! |
| 29th December 2005 Jen | Speechless - From: Agra - The Taj Mahal! Eileen - reading about your visit to Fatemah almost brought tears to my eyes! How incredibly special that must have been - something you will treasure for the rest of your life! Hope you had a Merry Christmas too! My Dad is here now, so we had a real family Christmas for the first tiem since our arrival in Comox...it was great. Can't wait to hear more and see more pictures when you get back! |
| 28th December 2005 John L | Checking In.... - From: Agra - The Taj Mahal! Just spent the last hour catching up on your entries since Dec 23rd. Really liked your story of meeting Fatemah and her village. What an experience that would be for all of them. Hope your stomach is being more cooperative.... Cheers, John |
| 28th December 2005 John Cooper | Wow! - From: Agra - The Taj Mahal! Thrilled by gliding in Pune, touched by your visit to Fatemah, the Taj is pretty spec too! Enjoying it all. Merry Christmas Eileen. From YOW with best wishes for New Years. John |
| 27th December 2005 Martha Bull | Merry Christmas! - From: Christmas Eve in Calcutta Hi Eileen! I love getting your travel blogs-I've forwarded the links to a friend that I work with-also in the gliding program in Prairie.....we get along great ;)! He especially LOVED the pics of gliding! Take care and continue to have a safe trip! |
| 26th December 2005 Mae | Merry Christmas - From: Christmas Eve in Calcutta Hi there, well we have had a wonderful day. My kids were all home and it has been great. It's raining of course but very warm, 14 degrees. I am so glad to recieve your travel blogs, it sounds like you are having a great time. See you when you get home. Have a Happy New Year. |
| 26th December 2005 Tim Munsie | - From: Christmas Eve in Calcutta Merry Christmas Eileen :) Glad to head you are enjoying the other sidfe of the planet |
| 25th December 2005 Lise and Baby Brady-to-be | Merry Christmas - From: Christmas Eve in Calcutta Merry Christmas to you! Have a safe journey! Still waiting for my little one to be born. I will let you know when he arrives! |
| 25th December 2005 Jason Currie | Merry Christmas - From: Christmas Eve in Calcutta Thanks for the seasons greetings Eileen. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too! |
| 25th December 2005 Sam Sulek | Merry Christmas!!! - From: Christmas Eve in Calcutta Hey Eileen! I've enjoyed reading about your travels. Hope you have a good Christmas. See you soon. |
| 24th December 2005 Emilio & Pat | Joyeux Noęl Eileen - From: Christmas Eve in Calcutta We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a very safe trip. Thinking of you in your journey. Take care. Emilio & Pat |
| 24th December 2005 Mom Dad and Peter | - From: Christmas Eve in Calcutta MERRY CHRISTMAS EILEEN!! Glad we were able to talk to you last night. |
| 24th December 2005 Syl | Happy Holidays - From: Goa to Hyderabad to Kolkata Eileen, I got your Christmas card. On the 24th, we are leaving to Montreal. Best wishes to you as well. |
| 22nd December 2005 Kimberleenie | Thus far. - From: Goa to Hyderabad to Kolkata Eileen, I still cant believe that you are on this amazing trip by yourself. Never would I have thought that you would/could do it. It sounds like you are having an amazing time. You seem to stick out like a sore thumb, like I did when I was in Italy. I miss you lots, cant waitt to see you. Have more fun! |
| 22nd December 2005 Scot C | LOL - From: Goa to Hyderabad to Kolkata Hey fellow Inidan visitor, I am from the States living in Bangalore, and loved your blog today. I love your mantra, and will start using it myself. I thought I was being a snob about the subtle things like the cook picking his nose then making dinner, or things like people picking silverware on the floor then using it, but I am glad to see others find it "different" as well. Envious of you since you get to travel and I am only stuck here in Bangalore...Safe Journey and Happy Holidays. |
| 20th December 2005 Jen | Sounds fabulous! - From: Leaving Colva Beach for the twin cities of Hyderabad+Secunderabad Sunset on the beach sounds fantastic! Hope you're feeling better again! To bad about the dolphins...but I don't think a day on the water is every totally wasted! Keep safe! |
| 17th December 2005 Simon | - From: Seeing Pune as a bird does, and Going to Goa Very Nice. And matcing glasses with the pilot. |
| 17th December 2005 Simon | Wow - From: Colva Beach, Goa So far it seems amazing, but you have to stop eating the food! Try to get well. |
| 17th December 2005 Lise Rief | Wow what a trip! - From: Colva Beach, Goa Eileen What a great trip your having. Thank you for keeping us updated on what you see. It's really interesting. Take care of yourself! Lise |
| 15th December 2005 Syl | "Full" body massage?! - From: Seeing Pune as a bird does, and Going to Goa Eileen, Glad to hear that you are well. I just came back yesterday from Florida. You know, Eileen, upon your return, you will have to provide us with some explanations reference the one hour "Full" body massage. Cheers Syl |
| 14th December 2005 Brent | Nifty - From: Jaisalmer to Pune - and a Gliding Club! It sounds like you are enjoying everything India has to offer, hope you get flying. Cookie |
| 12th December 2005 Deb & John | Parasites and Pictures - From: Falling for Jaisalmer.....Moving on to Mumbai Hey Elli - great journal - it is like we are there with you. Watch out for parasites - remember you cannot see them! But India has some great ones!!! Like your pictures also. Take care |
| 12th December 2005 Gianni | Great pitures Elli! - From: Jodhpur to Jaisalmer - the Golden City and a golden camel The pictures are fantastic. Glad to see you're enjoying the adventure. You look completely at home on the back of that camel. I gather the camel wasn't too ornery! They usually like to spit at the rider when they aren't happy... :) Take care. Stay safe! Gianni |
| 12th December 2005 Jen | Fantastically Jealous! - From: Jodhpur to Jaisalmer - the Golden City and a golden camel Camel rides at sunset! Chai in India! Butter Chicken! I just finished catching up on your advantures. Glad you're having a great time. I admire your guts for taking off to India on your own! Stay safe! Can't wait for the next installment! :-) |
| 11th December 2005 Kym Norris | WOW!!!! - From: My first Indian train, overnight to Jodhpur Looks amazing Eileen! Sounds like you are having a great time! Enjoy and stay safe! Kym. |
| 10th December 2005 Jack Picard | Hi! - From: My first Indian train, overnight to Jodhpur Looks like you're having fun, good for you, remember to keep it safe. Jack |
| 9th December 2005 Jason Currie | Awesome! - From: My first Indian train, overnight to Jodhpur Wow. It sounds like you're having an amazing time so far. Good luck with the camel! And are you going to try any other food besides thali, and lassi? :) just buggin you by the way. Keep having a great time, and take lots of pictures Jason |
| 9th December 2005 Rick Witherden | Amazing - From: My first Indian train, overnight to Jodhpur Better than a Lonely Planet episode! I am reading your updates with great interest. Keep having fun. |
| 9th December 2005 John L. | Great shots.. - From: My first Indian train, overnight to Jodhpur Sounds like night trains are a winner. Great that you could add pics to your diary. Everything is coming through loud and clear. Take care!! |
| 9th December 2005 lise | amazing - From: My first Indian train, overnight to Jodhpur |
| 9th December 2005 Krysia | lassis - From: My first Indian train, overnight to Jodhpur You really seem to like those lassis! :) I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying India so far. Your updates are very interesting - I'm learning a lot about India from them! |
| 9th December 2005 Emilio | Awesome - From: My first Indian train, overnight to Jodhpur Bonjour Eileen; I really enjoy your daily trip update. Now I am looking forward for the next update. Have a safe and good trip. Bon Voyage Pat & Emilio |
| 8th December 2005 Pete van H | - From: Train tickets, a Hindu Temple, the B'hai temple,the Red Fort and a Leper Hi Eileen, Finally managed to catch up on your adventures. Sounds like you are making lots of great memories. Have fun and stay safe. |
| 8th December 2005 Clarissa | - From: Train tickets, a Hindu Temple, the B'hai temple,the Red Fort and a Leper Eileen, thank you for including me on the list! I look forward to hearing about your experiences everyday! Just make sure your bags are safe while you travel on the overnight trains. |
| 8th December 2005 Simon Pilkington | Sounds Great - From: Train tickets, a Hindu Temple, the B'hai temple,the Red Fort and a Leper Hello, Well India sounds fantastic, I can't wait until I get there myself. Your Blog is great so far and am waiting for your next update. I'm presently in Sydney Airport about to fly to hawaii. |
| 6th December 2005 Jen | So excited for you! - From: First Day In Delhi Wow - hard to believe that you're half a world away! I'm glad you made it safe and sound and that you're enjoying the strange but wonderful surroundings! I'm somewhat jealous...because its been so long sinve I've been on an adventure like that. On the other hand though Dale and Gill and I put up the tree the other night so I'm enjoying sipping egg nog nightly watching the lights!! Be safe - can't wait for more updates! Love Jen |
| 6th December 2005 Mike P | It must be so exciting, already - From: Taipei Thanks for the updates!! It's great, being able to 'follow' you on your trip! |
| 5th December 2005 Johh Laidler | On the ground.. - From: Taipei Hope you have found your Delhi-legs but not a Delhi-tummy! Looking forward to your updates. |
| 3rd December 2005 Gianni | All the best - From: My bags are packed.... Hope you have a safe and enjoyable journey. |
| 3rd December 2005 Michael Neufeld | Bon Voyage - From: My bags are packed.... Hey Eileen, Thanks for including me on you blog. I hope you have a great trip and I look forward to reading about it. |
| 3rd December 2005 Jack | Your trip!! - From: My bags are packed.... Goodluck and be carefull, OK! Have a GREAT trip! |
| 3rd December 2005 Riesa | Have fun:) - From: My bags are packed.... Have a great trip, Eileen. Keep an eye out for yourself! |
