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| 8th November 2009 Marcia B | Opening the World - From: Ulaan Baatar - and around . . . . Thanks Mike for sharing the world with us through your eyes. |
| 1st November 2009 Cheri Thurston | Fascinating, as always - From: Sainshand - The Gobi Desert Really, I think you've missed your calling. You should be a travel writer! |
| 1st November 2009 anonymous | - From: Sainshand - The Gobi Desert Dearest Ekim, Thank you ever for these wonderful " journeys" into the lands and with the people you meet. How exquisite a treasure for us in our own land/scapes to center with the knowledge and experiences you share....and thank Deb Larson for these photos. Blessings to you and your life circle, ever, judith in Dinetla/Navajo country |
| 1st November 2009 Ekim | Computers and Fotos - From: The Start - the Trans Siberian Railway . . . Thanks for the comment, Stef! I'm finally back up with more of the trip - but with fotos borrowed from a travel companion. Everything from one of my main camera from Mongolia to Ekatrinburg Russia was 'inadvertently deleted'. Argh!!! |
| 7th October 2009 sooraj rai | The Mahaparinirvan Express. - From: The Mahaparinirvan Express The Mahaparinirvan Express is train with luxury and reaching all Lord Buddha plaCES AT ONCE. |
| 15th September 2009 stef | so whats next? - From: The Start - the Trans Siberian Railway . . . Nice post interspersed with 'back home' humor, and waiting to read more about the trans-sib |
| 15th September 2009 Ekim | - From: The Start - the Trans Siberian Railway . . . And I can't wait to write it! Reliving the adventure months later is sweet! And the detail of a ceiling joist in one of the temples. Angles of wood and fine detailed painting. Enjoy the changing of the aspen! Peace, Mike |
| 15th September 2009 Claudio | Thanks - From: The Mahaparinirvan Express Thank you for your excellent reportage.. It will be very helpful to me, as next March I would like to make the same experience. Any advice to give me in advance..?? Regards Claudio - Italy |
| 11th September 2009 Cheri Thurston | Wow! - From: The Start - the Trans Siberian Railway . . . Can't wait for the next entry! Fascinating....One question, though. What is the bright green and blue detail picture OF? I think I'm missing something..... Cheri |
| 17th August 2009 Kirsta | p.s. - From: A Pilgrimage - I Ate Where it All Began And the story of his perserverance is an inspiration--he went to many, many restaurants before he got his first "yes" on buying his recipe. He just never gave up! |
| 17th August 2009 Kirsta | Love it! - From: A Pilgrimage - I Ate Where it All Began Ah, how I miss KFC in these days of Celiac disease! But I can still remember the sweet, greasy, crispy flavor....and of course the delicious, flaky biscuits. Love your writing, too--it was like I was there. Take care--it was so good to see you. Love, Kirsta |
| 17th August 2009 Ekim | Actually . . . - From: A Pilgrimage - I Ate Where it All Began Hey Rich! It looks like you have a new pleasure in your life! Congratulations! As for me, I'm actually already back in India. Oh, but the US was superb! |
| 17th August 2009 Ekim | Fried Pickles? - From: A Pilgrimage - I Ate Where it All Began Fried pickles? That is true decadence! |
| 16th August 2009 Rich Ruh | Welcome back! - From: A Pilgrimage - I Ate Where it All Began Welcome back to the States, Mike! |
| 15th August 2009 Wendy Niccoli | YUM! - From: A Pilgrimage - I Ate Where it All Began Yummy - one of our favorites, even if it gives us a tummy ache! All they need now are fried pickles, and I'd be in heaven! :) |
| 17th July 2009 Patty | WOW! - From: Hey Mike, It's your old buddy, Patty, still in Washington state. MAN, you have really travelled! Karen Himmer has been contacting SAI alumni and let me know where your where-abouts. Sounds like you have had quite the life.....fantastic! Write when you have a chance, Patty |
| 12th May 2009 Dianna | New resource - From: The Gem Island Mike - thanks for sharing. This will be a new resource for Devin and I as we plan vacations. I think that first hand knowledge from friends is the best information. It was great seeing you this week. Have a great summer! Dianna |
| 11th May 2009 Nishanthi De Silva | Truly Magnificent - From: The Gem Island Yes, it fills me fully with pride when i hear about the beauty and glamour of sri lankan culture, traditions and the country...although i call myself a more modern sri lankan, this is an island so beautiful in it's nature, the people, the smiles, the fun, the spirit, the love, the togetherness... hope you had loads of fun here and wish others can come and experience this wonderful land |
| 30th April 2009 Gurinder johal | hari mandir (the temple of god - From: The Golden Temple The Golden temple was established by froth master Guru Ramdass in 1577,It is a place where almost 24hr singing of the hyms is taking place,and 24hr the community kitchen is opened to every one,once you enterd the main gate you are mesmerisd by the stunnig beauty of the temple.There is devine something which makes us mesmerised not the architecture design. Gurinder johal tourist guide 9815643953 |
| 14th July 2008 Eric | Ladakh - From: Ladakh Mike, One of the buildings, (a monestary?) reminded me of one I saw in the mountains of Morocco. Loved the mountain stream and the night shots. Beautiful and serene. Where next? ej |
| 10th April 2008 Kerri Geary | Gratitude for inviting me along - From: South East Asia Mike, I just want to express my gratitude for you inviting me along on your adventures. I'm so glad our paths crossed at WMS and I look forward to having them cross again. In the mean time, it's wonderful to be a voyeur to your colorful travels. Namaste, Kerri |
| 1st April 2008 Jenn | Turning Green - From: South East Asia As usual I am insanely jealous. Partly because we still have 4 days til spring break. But your adventures are always fascinating (personal experience speaking there) and your pictures are awesome. I miss you! |
| 29th November 2007 scott overly | wealth - From: Asia's Biggest Slum we tend to judge degrees of wealth or poverty on a monetary scale. clearly alot of the world does not use the same scale. |
| 27th November 2007 Laurie Bridges | Amazing - From: Nanda Devi Absolutly amazing! |
| 27th November 2007 Jen | - From: Nanda Devi looks like you are visiting some beautiful places. |
| 19th November 2007 Jenn | I am sooooo jealous - From: On Safari I'm glad I didn't see all of these pictures in July. Who knows what lengths my jealousy would have driven me too! Miss you! |
| 4th September 2007 Cheri Thurston | Eloquent - From: The Jewish Cemetery in Warsaw Mike: Your piece brought tears to my eyes. How powerful, and beautifully stated.... Cheri |
| 29th June 2007 Scott Wheeler | WOW---simply WOW - From: Ajanta and Ellora Mike...I can't even phathom the experience you're having in India. This is my first opportunity ot visit your blog and am mezmorized by the photos and descriptions you've posted. I knew you were an artist, but your poetic words eligantly add to those fantastic photos. THANK YOU for sending this stuff our way to the US. I look forward to each entry you write, plus finding out how you're doing all the way across the world. Please keep in touch! Scott |
| 5th June 2007 Rich Ruh | Dharavi in National Geographic - From: Asia's Biggest Slum Mike-- In case you haven't seen this: http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0705/feature3/index.html |
| 12th May 2007 Eric | camels and hotel - From: Hodko - Nature Love the indoor shots of the Hodko resort...very warm and inviting. And the camel shots are beautiful. |
| 12th May 2007 Eric | school - From: Rajasthan I loved reading about the kids all lined up in rows, learning the alphabet. I liked how you used the text and writing to tell your story, each complimenting the other. Thanks! |
| 7th May 2007 Trudy Wolf | your blog - From: Rajasthan Love it Mike! What a great way to keep us caught up. Would love to see a picture of YOU at some of these places though. :-) |
| 5th May 2007 Jenn | :) - From: Rajasthan As always, your pictures are wonderful! |