 Recession Celebration Tour - Genevieve n Stefanie | All Comments |
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| 3rd August 2009 akash barua | akash barua - From: Stupa This, Stupa That - Myanmar (Burma) i like thise burma buddha tempole. |
| 2nd July 2009 kim hong | i like ur trip - From: Heaven and Hell - Koh Kong i am interesting ur trip to koh kong. I hope one day i'll got there too. |
| 14th June 2009 harold | wow - From: Never realized how awesome sea level was - Tibet (Part 2) thanks for sharing. i wish i could go there but it sounds very expensive. Mt Everest! Wow! It sounds so cool and I hope im fit enough to endure altitude |
| 21st May 2009 Pea | Base Camp - From: Never realized how awesome sea level was - Tibet (Part 2) Genevieve: This trip is just so unbelievable! I am so amazed you made it to the Base Camp of Mt. Everest~ What a life experience. This, I would want to do~ Not sure if I could do it with the altitude, but certainly would be up my alley to do! So thrilling and just totally amazing! Wow! |
| 20th May 2009 Mamma Jean | wow - From: Never realized how great life is at sea level - Tibet (Part 1) Can't wait for part 2! |
| 18th May 2009 Aunt Chickie | Loved Shanghai too - From: Fine dining all the way - Shanghai Glad that you are finally having some fun in China ~ loved the hustle and bustle of 20M people Shanghai, wild sensory overload of the Forbidden City/Great Wall and the ancient artifacts of the many museums. M50 a favorite too! And, yes, we had interesting Internet warehouse experiences too! We'll miss you on Saturday! Hugs |
| 15th May 2009 Mamma Jean | smile - From: Fine dining all the way - Shanghai Glad you liked M50, one of our favorite spots in Shanghai, along with the museum! Good close up shots. |
| 13th May 2009 Dani | - From: Backpacker Haven in China - Yangshuo Haha... Fried put down bag. I love the old flower lady! |
| 12th May 2009 Mamma Jean | Good pixs! - From: Backpacker Haven in China - Yangshuo China's not so bad. Have some of the same pix from the Li river! |
| 28th April 2009 james | His fault - From: Heaven and Hell - Koh Kong It his own fault, being stupid enough to leave his passport and other valuables on the minibus without checking? He was an idiot iand got off lucky for only $100. Any reasonable traveler knows to keep that stuff with you at all times. |
| 27th April 2009 Genevieve n Stefanie | No...not another tattooo - From: Help! We're stuck in Vang Vieng and we can't get out! that comes when i get to japan silly!!! |
| 22nd April 2009 sara!! | Hello! - From: Help! We're stuck in Vang Vieng and we can't get out! everyone's hair is getting so long and beauteous! love you two very much!!!! keep having fun! xx |
| 22nd April 2009 lisa | yay! - From: Help! We're stuck in Vang Vieng and we can't get out! looks like you guys are having the best time ever! steph, i miss you!!! thank you so much for the postcard. just got it today. i want to come visit you!! |
| 22nd April 2009 Mamma Jean | up there - From: Help! We're stuck in Vang Vieng and we can't get out! Rock climbing?! I'm impressed...but what's that on your left arm, Stef??? hmmmm |
| 31st March 2009 Tara-G's cousin | souvenir please! - From: Stupa This, Stupa That - Myanmar (Burma) Part II This is amazing. I've been telling everyone I can that you have been in Myanmar. I am so jealous! Please bring me home a souvenir!!!! Please please please. some local jewelry would be awesome! I will wear it everyday. Sorry if sounds selfish but I may never go and I would just love to have something! Love you and hope you are feeling better! |
| 29th March 2009 che | chop chop - From: Stupa This, Stupa That - Myanmar (Burma) come on with it, part 2, hurry up. |
| 28th March 2009 momma jean | whoa - From: Stupa This, Stupa That - Myanmar (Burma) Wow Sounds like things are a little primative there. Can sympathize with the "squat" toilet...no fun! Am leaving China and thinking of you both. Have fun and be safe. |
| 27th March 2009 Maria Cancelado | Bangkok!!! - From: Five Star Hotels are the Only Way to Travel - Bangkok How could you not go to the Red Light District while in Bangkok?! That was definitely one of the best times ever. Hope you didn't hurl on any taxi drivers while in Bangkok! Miss you and I am so glad you are having a great time! |
| 27th March 2009 JJ | Hey girls - From: Stupa This, Stupa That - Myanmar (Burma) Hi, Glad you are safe and had a great time in Burma. I was getting worried when I didn't see any new posts. The pics are great and it must be exciting to be in parts of the world where being a westerner is an attraction. I loved the pics of the Stupa. the buddhas are unbelieveable. be safe. keep having fun. Offer still stands, if i can donate to the cause (your trip) let me know! Love you! Jenine |
| 13th March 2009 Tara- G's cousin | I miss you! - From: Heaven and Hell - Koh Kong Oh my god I can't believe they treated you and that poor English guy like that! WTF? I guess that is a big X on the map for future traveling. |
| 4th March 2009 Tara-G's Cousin | - From: Angkor Wat....ttt the hell, It is so hot in this country Once again, your entry is the highlight of my day back in crappy Orlando, Fla. Take a picture of your t-shirts and of the painting G got! I'm glad you got a boost from your friends back home as well. Love you |
| 4th March 2009 Genevieve n Stefanie | Hi Alan! - From: Land of the Knick-knacks - Hong Kong Don't be silly Alan, of course we will post your comment! Everyone's opinion is as important as the next and you make a valid point. As a westerner that hasn't grown up near a farm, I take for granted what goes into getting my meat to the pan. Rarely have I been confronted with the whole carcus - more so now though. Hong Kong was our first stop in asia, and I had never seen a goat being butchered before. If you asked me as a kid where beef or pork came from, I probably would have said, "the meat section at my local grocery store." Having said that, I personally don't feel it was more or less cruel than what happens to the meat I eat everyday, it was just in front of my face for the first time and was a bit of a shock. The heat, the smell, the flys and bugs on it - I can't lie that it did gross me out a bit. In regards to the dogs, this is somthing that we encountered in Vietnam and Cambodia not HK. Sorry if there was any confusion. Stef and I have had the 'dog' conversation with a lot of people while travelling. The history behind why people eat dog in certain countries is completely valid. Starving people + cities overrun with stray dogs + no meat or food available = dinner. It's not hard to understand easting them in a culture where they are not pets. After eating something for so long, you become acustom to a taste and start enjoying it. This is hard for Stef bc she has 2 beautiful labs that she loves dearly - so it hits home for her. But as I have said from the beginning - Hindus think cows are sacred but that doesn't keep most westerners from chowing down on a big juicy hamburger. But just like your opinion about meat, my cousin Tara is a vegan and is offended by any animal death. This extends into every aspect of her life as she is a big activist for animal rights, and even though I may have differnt opinions, she is completely intitled to hers - as you are yours. I really do appriciate your comment Alan - and I'm glad you posted it. We are trying - as travellers - to respect other cultures and accept them as we hope they are excepting us. |
| 3rd March 2009 Alan Wong! | Hong Kong - From: Land of the Knick-knacks - Hong Kong Sorry Genny, I must apologise for my previous comment, I just felt compelled to answer some of the other comments. I am all for eating ethically from sustainable food sources, but I just cannot stand ignorance regarding where your food comes from. If you don't like the idea of eating Veal, you shouldn't be drinking cows milk, as they come from the same industry of cruel factory farming. I do realise you probably won't post both my comments, but thats ok. Maybe its been a long day for me, and its too late to be thinking straight, but I dunno, I just took a little offence... when a goats head is left on, thats cruel and sick, yet eating a beefburger is absolutely fine. Oh Gen, I do miss you and Ben. ITs been too long! Sorry for my angry words, sometimes I just need to vent. I am very much looking forward to seeing more photos and reading more about your travels. Am so jealous I miss Hong Kong soooo much! Alan xxx |
| 3rd March 2009 Alan Wong! | I miss Hong Kong - From: Land of the Knick-knacks - Hong Kong hey Gen! nice to see some pictures of the motherland! Sounds like you are having a jolly good time out there. I don't see what the fuss is about the goats head, it's less gruesome than processed meat... And I'm sure many people eat that without battering an eyelid! With regards to dogs, the majority of people in Hong Kong are actually against the consumption of dog meat, whereas in the U.S people hunt animals for 'sport'... Who's F-ing sick now? |
| 2nd March 2009 Dani | - From: Home Away from Home - Ban Lung Red dirt clay... sounds like home! I can't believe those spiders were in your room. Haha. I don't know if I could sleep after that. I just love all of your photos. Love you; be safe! |
| 26th February 2009 AMY | HI - From: Village People - Kompong Cham Hi Steph - Just asking about you and Kathy passed this on to me. The trip looks really amazing! So glad you are doing well. Happy Birthday ! Be Safe and take care - talk to you soon |
| 25th February 2009 Tara-G's cousin | - From: Did you check the weather? - Sihanoukville what are those monks doing? |
| 25th February 2009 Mamma Jean | heart warming - From: Village People - Kompong Cham Your adventure in Kampong Cham sounded so enchanting ... felt like I was right there with you. Great pixs |
| 18th February 2009 Michael (Dad) Woodruff | Good Times - From: More Like Cow/Dog/Goat/Chicken Island - Kampot/Rabbit Island Steph: Hi girl, it looks like you two are having a great time. I am so happy for you girl. And very envious. Love: Dad |
| 18th February 2009 Tara-G's Cousin | - From: More Like Cow/Dog/Goat/Chicken Island - Kampot/Rabbit Island Oh, the dogs are precious! Thanks for posting pics of them! Love you. |
| 18th February 2009 Mamma Jean | picture perfect - From: More Like Cow/Dog/Goat/Chicken Island - Kampot/Rabbit Island OMG! What great pixs! Sounds like you tw found a little slice of heaven. Ahhh our message in the sand. Enjoy the crab. And...HAPPY BIRTHDAY Steph (a little early) XOXO |
| 16th February 2009 Genevieve n Stefanie | - From: Did you check the weather? - Sihanoukville F.A.I.R.Y |
| 14th February 2009 che | - From: Did you check the weather? - Sihanoukville "...if we wanted to get wasted with a bunch of 20 year olds we would have saved our money and just gone to Panama City, FL. I mean , if we were with a bunch of friends on a two week holiday, it might have been fun, but it just wasn't what we are here for. It was the worst of Ibiza, Thailand and Cancun all rolled into one..." .you snobby mothafuckers. |
| 14th February 2009 Satu | Greetings from the West! :) - From: Land of the Knick-knacks - Hong Kong Hellooou! Looks like an amazing trip so far Gen- Im really glad you decided to do this travel blog. Keep the pics and commentary coming in! I'm lovin the photography skills and cool shots! Keep on trucking girls xoxo |
| 13th February 2009 Val Phillips | - From: Phnom Penh - Round One I do hope you tried the delights of worms, spiders and beetles - yum! xx |
| 12th February 2009 Dani | - From: Phnom Penh - Round One Firstly, that sign is hysterical. I can't imagine how sobering the trip to the prison & killing fields would have been. Also, the meal you had at the restaurant makes me jealous! Haha. Love you; be safe! |
| 12th February 2009 Tara-G's cousin | market - From: You Buy From Me - Sapa Live dog or dead dog? |
| 10th February 2009 Sara!! | Say Hello! - From: Goodbye Vietnam Hi Girls!! One month down, can you believe it??!! Say hello to Cambodia for me. Glad to hear you two are doing so well. Lots of love. xx Sara |
| 9th February 2009 Mamma Jean | ohhhh - From: Goodbye Vietnam Some of your pix made me want to cry! Hope Cambodia is just as memorable... keep up the blogs! |
| 9th February 2009 Tara-G's cousin | goat photo - From: Land of the Knick-knacks - Hong Kong the goat photo is absolutely not fascinating. F-ing sick these people are! |
| 9th February 2009 Tara-G's Cousin | About the guide dog- (of course, lol) - From: Guide Dog to the Rescue - Hoi An IS that dog a husky? It looks like one or at least a husky mix. That is so amazing that it acted as your guide. Was it well fed? Did you give it some food and water in case? IT appears to have four paws in the pic, what's the deal with that? was it a different dog-the 3-paw one? IT also appears to be a puppy and yet it has clearly had babies! Was it young? love you Genny. Bring me home a souvenir! Tara |
| 9th February 2009 Tara- G's Cousin | Tell me more about the animal situation over there - From: Goodbye Vietnam Genny!!! OK, WTF, Waking up to the sounds of pigs being slautered (insert Valum)" OMG. You should have gone down there and stopped it! That must be traumatizing! It would be for me at least. And Valium (with an i)? So cool. Bring some home, lol. No, but really, what is the situation with the dogs in the country? Are they treated as bad as everyone thinks? I mean they eat dog for Christ sake! Are there like dog slaughter houses? What's the deal? I see the picture of the beautiful dog above. Where did you see that one? Love you, Tara |
| 7th February 2009 Aunt Chickie | Funny Stories - From: Celebrities in Ha Tien Wonderful description of your adventures ~ what a story you'll have! Come to China in March and we'll treat you to food and a hot shower! Love the pictures ~ keep them coming. Hugs |
| 7th February 2009 Lizzy B | Still Reading... - From: Celebrities in Ha Tien I haven't missed one blog yet! I have to say that keeping up with your adventures has been a real treat. You two are my heroes. I've laughed along with all of your silly scenarios. The most recent moment involving the elderly man sharing his tragedies from the war...wow. Stephanie, I love you dearly! Genevieve, you sound amazing. I will continue to follow your journey until the end. MUCH LOVE, Liz |
| 7th February 2009 JJ | great story - From: Celebrities in Ha Tien Hi girls. Yet again another great story and good pics. I bet the caves were awesome. the temples inside must have been cool too. be careful with those mosquitoes! I love the story at the end. what a great end to this leg of the trip. what a great encounter you had. it moments like those that you keep with you for a long time!!! Be safe. Be well!!! <3 JJ |
| 7th February 2009 Genevieve n Stefanie | - From: Snakes, Rats and Frogs - Oh My! - Can Tho I know you think we might look tan, but in reality it is just a nice little layer or dirt on us. :) We have learned so much in the last month and we have 4 more to go! We play this little game called - 'what would you eat' - where we talk about what we would order from back home. ha ha |
| 7th February 2009 Genevieve n Stefanie | Thanks! - From: Snakes, Rats and Frogs - Oh My! - Can Tho Thanks so much for reading! We loved our time in the Mekong Delta, the people are what made it! |
| 6th February 2009 Mamma Jean | houses & rats - From: Snakes, Rats and Frogs - Oh My! - Can Tho Love the pix of the houses...better than Brooklyn?!! Hmmm what does rat meat taste like? Great Photos! |
| 6th February 2009 che | fraudsters - From: Snakes, Rats and Frogs - Oh My! - Can Tho i think you both need to grow a pair and start eating the proper local cuisine. if you haven't tried snake, rat and frog before you get back to the western world, you will be viewed, at least in my eyes, as failures. x |
| 6th February 2009 JJ | houses on silts - From: Snakes, Rats and Frogs - Oh My! - Can Tho Hi girls. Hope you are well. I cannot believe there is a restaurant that serves rat! really? too weird. I just have to ask you both, how you both manage to look so great on such a strenous trip? I hope you are both feeling well. another question I have is when you think about coming back to your homes and settling back into your lives can you already sense the change in yourselves from experiencing and seeing all that you have so far? I love your blogs and photos. Have a great time. Be safe. Love, JJ |
| 5th February 2009 Kevin T | Thanks - From: Snakes, Rats and Frogs - Oh My! - Can Tho Thanks for your blog. I am from Binh Thuy, about 15 minutes from Can tho, and haven't been back there since 1979. I am jealous of you. Have fun and be safe...from the rat meat. :) |
| 3rd February 2009 PG2 | Amazing Pics and great stories - From: It was the Best of Times, and the Worst of Times - Mui Ne Keep up the stories, they are priceless. Beautiful scenery too. Who would have thought about sand dunes and water in Nam. |
| 3rd February 2009 PG2 | Wow Too - From: Tomb Raiders - Hue Your Pics and narrative are terrific. Like your Mom says some fun right! I want to see pics of the waterfall? |
| 28th January 2009 Jenine Peterman | Pretty picture - From: Chuc Mong Nam Moi - Nha Trang That is a really pretty picture of you Steph :) You look like a fearless explorer, or maybe a pirate, but a hot pirate!!! |
| 26th January 2009 JJ | Interesting - From: Guide Dog to the Rescue - Hoi An Hi girls. Once again you have amazing stories to tell and do it so well. I love the guide dog part and glad you posted a pic of her. Hope Stephanie is feeling better. Genny you take care so as not to get sick also. The temples in the mountain sides must have been amazing. the ruins from the 8th century mesmerizing. I am glad you both opted not to try and tackle the motorbikes. Sit with the bicycles! Have fun, be safe!!!!! Be well. regards, JJ |
| 21st January 2009 lori | - From: You Buy From Me - Sapa hey steph, those pictures are awesome! |
| 21st January 2009 Mamma Jean | Wow - From: Tomb Raiders - Hue You two are having some adventure...love your blog! |
| 20th January 2009 Genevieve n Stefanie | Halong Bay - From: Ahoy Matey - Halong Bay We went thru the hóstel we were staying at - Hanoi's Backpacker's Hóstel. Thêre are loads and loads òf places in Hanoi offering tours - some even cheaper then our hostel but we didn't know what we would get and felt more còmfortable just bôoking thru our hóstel |
| 19th January 2009 JJ | Sapa-a-long-trekk - From: You Buy From Me - Sapa Hey girls!! I love this latest blog as well. Genny I hope your ankle is OK. pls take care of it. Stephanie you must be achy from all the extra hiking you did. The food looked delicious at the host family's house you stayed at. Post some pics of the both of you so we can all see how you are fairing through your journey! Be Well. Be Safe. Have fun. God Bless. <3 JJ |
| 19th January 2009 Adam | halong bay - From: Ahoy Matey - Halong Bay Hey, just wondering, who did you go thru / who was the company that operated the halong bay tour? Sounds like theres lots of scams out there to be wary of so thought yours sounded good.... cheers |
| 19th January 2009 JJ | Hot fun! - From: Ho Chi Minh Cadaver - Hanoi I love this latest leg of your trip. Granted, the motor bike trip through the city sounded a little crazy and worrisome. The naked baby porn statues has me cracking up!!! Uncle Ray and my Mom both went through the shock of Dog in the meat market on their trip to Asia back in the 60s! they still remember it!!! So, you all sound like you are having quite the adventure. Keep up with the details even if they seem mundane to you. I am looking forward to the next chapter!!!! Have fun!!! be safe!!!! |
| 15th January 2009 Pea | Spring Rolls/Puppets - From: Ahoy Matey - Halong Bay Wow! What great photographs! The Spring Rolls look fantastic and delicate! I could just taste them! What an awesome looking Puppet Show Stage! Wow - I wish I was there to experience that - quite envious! Just wonderful! |
| 15th January 2009 Genevieve n Stefanie | - From: Motorbike Mania - Hanoi I know, it's a shame we didn't meet up : ( oh well, I'm sure she was super busy with work. |
| 15th January 2009 Genevieve n Stefanie | - From: Land of the Knick-knacks - Hong Kong Thanks sweets. Yeah Steph's co-workers took us out to eat when we went to that small fish town. It was really great! |
| 14th January 2009 Dani | - From: Land of the Knick-knacks - Hong Kong Hey, lady! The HK island photo is gorgeous, and I love the fish picture in Sai Kung. Did you go around the Kowloon area after you went to someone's office? Love and miss you! Be safe! |
| 13th January 2009 Libby | Fantastic! - From: Motorbike Mania - Hanoi Great Update Ladies! I am so Jealous and so far the blog is great! |
| 13th January 2009 Jane | Wow! - From: Motorbike Mania - Hanoi Sounds like you are having an amazing time already! Great to read the blog - looking forward to the next instalment! Did you know that our Ames was in HK at the same time as you?? How weird is that? Miss you loads, take care.xx |
| 13th January 2009 Patrick | Hanoi Traffic - From: Motorbike Mania - Hanoi When we went to Hanoi, Nobuko was so scared of crossing the street that her stomach hurt. It's a very cool city, though. |
| 12th January 2009 Pea | Manoi Hilton - From: Motorbike Mania - Hanoi Wow! What a fantastic tour! I can only imagine! Where you allowed to take pictures? If so, hope you took pics of the McCain items for your Republican friends! |
| 11th January 2009 Pea | - From: Land of the Knick-knacks - Hong Kong hey G, Todd called and could not believe you are already gone. Gave him your link. Vivian Too. Love the pics and the narrative. But what is the deal, you have been gone for what 5 days and yet only one blog? |
| 11th January 2009 Mamma Jean | Whoa - From: Land of the Knick-knacks - Hong Kong Loved the pixs! Can't wait to see HK in March. Be careful you two. No doggie meat 4 u! |
| 11th January 2009 Lisa Cifuentes | Goat - From: Land of the Knick-knacks - Hong Kong That goat photo is fascinating! Hope you guys have an amazing time. xo, Lisa |
| 11th January 2009 Rick Barnes | Looks ace! - From: Land of the Knick-knacks - Hong Kong Hey G, It looks mental over there, must be like another world! Your Aeroplane shot looks so cool, makes me want to go somewhere too! Keep up the Blogging and stay safe. Rick x |
| 11th January 2009 sonia | ahh ! ! - From: Land of the Knick-knacks - Hong Kong sooooo exciting !! i miss you stefff - bk is nothing without you ! hiiii genny - the ferry pic looks unreal, and the goat pic -really guys? jk yay veg xoxoxo |
| 11th January 2009 Lizzy B | So exciting!!! - From: Land of the Knick-knacks - Hong Kong Hey Stephanie...and Genevieve, too! I'm so excited that you two will be blogging through Asia. That way I can live vicariously through you as I read about your adventures. It already sounds amazing. can't wait to hear more! xoxoxo, Liz |