 Geoff Long and Lexa Wokersien - Geoff n Lexa | All Comments |
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| 17th December 2009 Geoff n Lexa | Copeland track guide - From: Coping with the Copeland Hi Stuart, Sorry for that slow response we're not actually travelling now, so check the blog very rarely. Anyway just in case you still need to know about the Copeland track here's what I know. We didn't actually cross the Copeland Pass, we were there in mid-winter and that is a considerable undertaking requiring crampons etc. We followed the Copeland Track from the West coast up to the hot springs (a day walk in), stayed overnight in the hut there and returned out the next day. I'm not sure about the Hooker Glacier, but I would guess a guide would be needed unless you are experienced in that kind of terrain. hope that helps/or you've enjoyed your trip if you've already been. Cheers Geoff |
| 5th November 2009 Maria | Maori moka - From: The north of NZ and then off Hi There. I was just leaving a comment regards the Maori Moka photo. I was googling the net when I came across your photo. I dont mean to seem rude, but as I am a Maori and originate from New Zealand, I just wanted to help you fix your spelling mistake of Moka.As I realise many people must view your travel blog on a daily basis. The correct spelling being Moko. Anyway I hope your travels are going well Regards Maria |
| 30th October 2009 stuart glencross | Do you need a guide for the copeland pass - From: Coping with the Copeland Do you need a guide to walk over the Hooker Glacier, when attempting the copeland pass? |
| 17th September 2009 galazio | Lyell Butcher - From: Long lost Lyell I am researching family history and the 'butcher' you mentioned was my ancestor who emigrated from Aberdeen in Scotland! HD |
| 13th July 2008 seaheart | trip price?? - From: Last stop - Belo sur mer Hi I know it's been a long time, but I plan to go to Belo sur mer to go searfishing with the locals. Do you remember how much the trip Antananrivo-Belo cost you? Thank you for your blog and help. my link: HTTP://mana-trini.livejournal.com |
| 7th July 2008 Amit | thanks - From: Life in Rakkar Hi team , Thanks for sharing such a beautiful moments and also for exploring a small but beautiful village even i am also from that place but never comes a idea like that and the way next time any one of you comes over there then spare a moments for me also . ByeeeTC |
| 25th June 2008 kadi | - From: Potosi explosi wow, very exciting! i laughed with you and got scared for you. i will be sure to ask about lighting and ventilation if i ever get the chance to mine! |
| 18th January 2008 Chico | Sweet. - From: Back to basics at Boggy’s Hello. I just saw this place in my Wwoof book and emailed them to see what is up. Thanks for the preview! |
| 11th December 2007 Craig Cockburn | That there be - From: Antiplano Antics Hi Geoff + Lexa. Soooo Jelous.. Looks like you photod a lenticular cloud there mate, and a particularly nice one ;).... soory the geek in me couldnt help myself! |
| 29th October 2007 chichi | pictures - From: Last days in San Pedro beautiful pictures ! a bit like a dream xxx keep on the discovery xxx lots of love from france xxx Chichi and family xxx |
| 29th October 2007 Amy Brown | - From: Last days in San Pedro I'm a bit confused...the date on your blog entry says August 12th. That was ages ago! Are you back in Blighty and backdating your posts or are you still updating from lands far away? Hope you are both well XX |
| 22nd October 2007 Mark V | mmmmm Those cloud formations originate..... - From: Antiplano Antics Yeo dude, I only put one spoonful of sand in ya coffee instead of sugar - didn't realise you've been using for this long!!! Hope you are both doing well - drop us a line (or some text) if you get a chance MRV |
| 17th October 2007 Martyn | Hallowe'en - From: Antiplano Antics Hey, it's only two weeks to Hallowe'en and no-one's organised a party in your house yet! It's me, me, me with some folks... |
| 17th October 2007 Martyn | Gritty realism... - From: Antiplano Antics Oh, that sand can't be good in all the nooks and crannies. And believe me, the crannies are the worst... |
| 1st October 2007 Jenny | Near the end - From: There be gold in them there hills!! Well you two you're nearing the end of your amazing trip. Take care of all those weird animals in the Galapagos Islands won't you. Granny's really worried as she saw a documentary about the islands on TV recently!! She said that's one place she wouldn't like to go for sure! Have a great finale anyway and look forward to seeing you when you're back in England. |
| 25th September 2007 Stacey | Hoping to go on the Marine Expedition - From: It's all over Hello Peeps, I was just searching through google and found your website... its been great to see what its really like in the day/week with Blue Ventures. Thanks so much, its completely sold me! Count me in!! Hope your travels continued to be fun and eventful! :) Thanks Stacey |
| 22nd September 2007 Nigel | Kho Tao - From: The shark infested waters of Kho Tao I went to Kho Tao in 1999 and it was the most wonderful week of my life. The Scuba diving was amazing with Big Blue, we dived the Japanese gardens which was really cool. To be in a place so cutoff in this crazy fast paced world was absolutely amazing. The tranquility was to die for. i ahve returned to Thailnd many ties since then but never quite made it back to Kho Tao, but I will! |
| 23rd August 2007 beryl | photos - From: Te Nikau Nostalgia Amazing photos with great angle uve shot from. Brilliant. |
| 12th August 2007 Martyn | Blog - From: Conservation comment I see that the blog is finally coming back together. The 404 error I got last week was a shock, I knew it would spell disaster! Fortunately the caches everywhere are coughing up content, slowly but surely. |
| 12th August 2007 Martyn | Magnetic termites - From: Luscious Litchfield Hey, has anyone bothered to check whether the termite mounds point magnetic north-south or true north-south? Or is it so approximate you can't tell? You are right with the Darwinian natural selection explanation about their behaviour, though. For instance, if your dad was dumb enough to get himself killed before he passed on his genes to the next generation, then it's likely you will too. Oh, hang on... |
| 12th August 2007 Martyn | Email - From: Aotearoa Land of the Long White Cloud Hey, you guys, your Yahoo email isn't working. Doh! |
| 30th July 2007 Granny | Fantastic! - From: Slick Sydney What amazing adventures you have had in Oz. Seeing pictures of places whose names have been familiar for years is wonderful. What an education you are having & so nice for you to meet up with so many friendly people, who have shown you hospitality. I envy you your visit to N.Z. & look forward to hearing all about that wonderful country. Lots of Love, Granny xxx |
| 28th July 2007 Jenny | Beautiful Birds - From: Mad Mac What amazing birds - your Dad would have a field day their Lexa! A bit brighter than the garden birds around here. Looking forward to our hol with your mum & dad - coming soon hooray!! Love Jenny & Paul xx |
| 7th July 2007 Jenny | Can't imagine the heat! - From: Into the red - Karijini National Park What incredible scenery & you can almost see the heat in the photos. Loved the look of that circular pool, must have been so refreshing. Shame about the flies though! Wish it would warm up here a bit. Off to France on Monday with 48 year 5 children, and Paul! Should be fun!! |
| 28th June 2007 chichi | Bonjour ! - From: Boulders and blue water are u sure you are in Australia ?!, it looks like very much Ireland. Pictures are like painting. Great experience. thanks so much to share all this with us ! Love to both of you xxx from France, Christine, Elliot & the boys. |
| 25th June 2007 Granny | Australian Saga - From: Can ya tell wad we hit yet? (in a Rolf Harris style) Pics are fantastic. Rock formation amazing. (Granny would pay to go & see it!) Hope there are still some kangaroos left in Oz!! Looking forward to pics of N.Z. The world's our oyster! Love Granny xxx |
| 24th June 2007 Mum | Boulders and blue waters - From: Boulders and blue water It looks like Paradise, the water is soooo blue. |
| 24th June 2007 Mum | - From: Can ya tell wad we hit yet? (in a Rolf Harris style) Love the junk art. |
| 10th June 2007 Martyn | Lucky cat - From: Great Walls of China! The last picture looks quite like the lucky cat in the window of the Chinese chippy on Winter Road! |
| 31st May 2007 Jenny | claustraphobia - From: Beijing Basement That room in Bejing sounds really claustraphobic (don't think I've spelt that right)! How would you get out in an emergency? Doesn't bear thinking about really! You've certainly experienced some different types of accommodation on your travels. Bet it's nice & warm wherever you are though - blooming freezing here at the moment!! Off to London for the weekend to see The Sound of Music so will be singing the Hills are Alive all next week!! Take care both of you. xx |
| 30th May 2007 Martyn | Enduring the Durian... - From: No Umpa’s in Kuala Lumpur Did you manage to locate any durian fruit in Malaysia? A wonderful cocktail of creamy flesh with an underlying tang of rotten cocktail onion and a whiff of gas leak. Unforgettable! |
| 16th May 2007 Dad | Paradise - From: In search of beautiful Thai islands .... Call a place paradise and kiss it goodbye!!! Come to Ladram Bay East Devon - has the stacks and a lot less expensive on the travel! No I'm only jealous. Don't believe Jenny - Vicki is just an email acquantance and is a bit thick and needed a bit of help with organising our taxi to get us to and from our boat on holiday. I didn't think I should rub her nose in it so used my charm instead. Far less stressful. Jenny was worried that they would be left at the airport because Vicki had only booked a taxi for two. Anyone could have made that mistake!!!! |
| 14th May 2007 Jenny | Not such a paradise! - From: In search of beautiful Thai islands .... Sad that Phuket doesn't seem to be quite the paradise we would expect! Tourism always ruins everything doesn't it! Not sure I would like to get as close to nature as you have been either. Great photos though. Guess your actually in Oz now - bet that's fantastic. Spoke to your Dad yesterday Lexa on the webcam - he seems to be getting quite friendly with Vicki - the lady whose organising our holiday!! Lots of love - Auntie Jenny xx |
| 14th May 2007 Christine CHIRAC | news from France ! - From: In search of beautiful Thai islands .... Geoff, Lexa, your adventure is great to read especially with the little hit and humour you add. We 'll think of you and we'll miss you at my birthday party on 18th of may (Ouch ! I'll turn a big number!). Lots of love from France and keep on the discoveries xxx Christine, Elliot, Yohan & Mateo. |
| 23rd April 2007 Martyn | Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur - From: Pancakes, palaces and lakes The closest I've got to this place is reading about it in 'Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cookery' as I made my 'Aubergines in the Pickling Style'. Apparently the recipe originated with the chef here. Yummy! |
| 17th April 2007 Frank Skinner | - From: Go Go Hindustan!! I'm really enjoying your photos and look forward to each new episode. From a very envious Frank, back in Cirencester. PS Lexa - it must be 15 years since I last met you ! |
| 15th April 2007 Jenny | Great pottery - From: Go Go Hindustan!! I thought your clay pots were very good - obviously hidden artistic talents there! Your trip is so amazing - it makes our forthcoming holiday to the Lot Valley with your Mum & Dad Lexa, seem rather tame!! We enjoyed seeing them on Easter Sat evening when they came up for a meal. Carry on having fun both of you. Love Aunite Jenny & Uncle Paul xxx |
| 23rd March 2007 Martyn | Real Engineering - From: Playground panic!!! How long has it been since you did any real engineering?? First class job! I'd like to see you get it past our Safety 'Engineers' , though! |
| 14th March 2007 Jenny & Paul | Glad to hear from you - From: Life in Rakkar Great to hear from you again - it's been a while! Sounds like you're really enjoying India - it must be great really living with the people. How did you find the house you are staying in? Take care both of you & keep on having fun! |
| 14th March 2007 Christine Chirac | Great stuff ! - From: Life in Rakkar Hi Geoff ! Bonjour Lexa, Great to read your discoverie and see all the pictures. Thats a so great experience. Thanks for sharing it with us. What about bikes ? I haven't seen you on a bike much in all the blog... Sun is shining in France with about 23° here already and we are only in march ! We are off to USA for 2 weeks the 4 of us in April. Yohan (7) & Mateo (5) should love it. In may, saturday the 19th we are throwing a big party at home for my forties ! Kirian should be there ! not sure you'll be back... but I let you know just in case. LOTS OF LOVE and keep on the fresh air & freedom ! Christinexxxx and the boys |
| 8th February 2007 Dad and Mum Wokersien | Lexa's Birthday - From: Chaos and convenience It is only two days to go - for us anyway- to your birthday. It seems strange that we cannot send you presents and a card. But instead you will be in Thailand provided the One World Alliance held up all right at Mombia. We both hope you have a great day Lexa and relish the uniqueness of the occassion in a foreign land. We are thinking about you a lot and will do especially on the 10th. Happy Birthday Love Mum and Dad XXX |
| 4th February 2007 Granny | Happy Birthday - From: She’s got a ticket to Rishikesh Hope you enjoy your different Birthday this year. Many Happyv returns of the 10th. I hear you will be on the move soon, so hope all goes well. Lots of love to you both from Granny |
| 22nd January 2007 Auntie Ruth | Happy Birthday - From: She’s got a ticket to Rishikesh Nearly that time again. No cards this year, so have a very Happy Birthday Lexa and hope the trip continues to go well. Lots of love |
| 8th January 2007 Jon Parkes | Butlins ? - From: She’s got a ticket to Rishikesh Apparantely Ringo Star likened Rishikesh to Bultins - Care to comment ? I've been to Butlins at Bognor and it had a lot less cows... no temples and no Monkeys. Happy New Year ........... Jon. |
| 24th December 2006 Granny Wokersien | Christmas Greeting - From: Next stop Haridwar Thinking of you especially at Christmas time. Find your blogs most interesting & the photos lovely. Spoke to & saw your dad on the webcam at Auntie Jenny & Unclie Paul's today (Christmas Eve), go to Ruth & Tony's tomorrow & the Bennetts on Boxing Day. Thinking of you in the sunshine as it's a grey day here today!! Hope you get over the upset tummies soon & the cold Lexa. Lots of Love - Granny. P.s. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Edney's too! xxx |
| 22nd December 2006 Amy Brown | Merry Christmas - From: Next stop Haridwar Hi Guys! It looks like you're having an amazing time, you're photos are awesome! Lexa - you look stunning, something's obviously doing you good out there :-) I hope you both have a wonderful Christmas, whereever you are and whatever you do. My new e-mail is amy.m.brown@rhul.ac.uk. When are you guys back? Are you coming back?? All my love, Amy X |
| 18th December 2006 Tim | photos - From: Which country are you coming from? Great photos - I think 'fat bloke coming through' was the crowning glory.... ;) |
| 8th December 2006 Auntie Ruth | Hi Lexa and Geoff - From: Which country are you coming from? Lovely photos, glad you are having such interesting visits. Are you in the mountains now. Love and happy travelling |
| 6th December 2006 Dad and Mum Wokersien | Culture Shock - From: Which country are you coming from? Definately a culture shock experience. Can hear the car horns from here just looking at the pictures. Organised chaos - and we call them for advice? |
| 4th December 2006 Christine from France | - From: It's all over Hello Geoffy, Bonjour Lexa ! Here is froggy land talking ! What an adventure you are in ! Are you sure you are gonna come back ?! and be able to wear a suit and a tie again ??? I wish you both good time for your next destination. Think of you xxx Christine |
| 2nd December 2006 Wok | Avoiding Exercise - From: Exploring local islands Just fooling around on the computer instead of going for a good healthy swim down the local pool. Looking forward to seeing the next section on your Asian travels. Hope you are enjoying the 'Culture' but remembering your own. Can't help noticing that the comments have dissapeared. Don't worry we haven't forgotten you, so thought you would like to receive one to let you know we are thinking of you constantly. Lots of Love Dad and Mum |
| 24th November 2006 Irene+Joni | Gorgeous - From: Last stop - Belo sur mer Hello gorgeous people-looking lovely and tanned. V. impressed with the photos. Good to see you luv from Irene, Joni and Inca |
| 13th November 2006 Paul Long | Food - From: It's all over Remember, don't eat anything bigger than you. Not if it's still breathing, anyway. Good luck with the rest of the trip, you crazy diamonds. |
| 13th November 2006 Jean Hunt (nee Bennett) | - From: It's all over So lovely to keep up with your progress and all your adventures but us girlies at work would like to see more piccy's of Lexa, lovely as the pictures are of you Geoff we miss our mate and would like to see bit more of her. The few snippets that we have seen show that she is fine and obviously having good time but we are beginning to forget what she looks like. Many thanks. |
| 4th November 2006 Jenny & Paul | Wow - From: Half moon home All looked pretty spartan to me!! I wouldn't have gone to the loo at all with that snake there! I think you're both really brave or mad, not sure which. Good luck for the rest of your trip & God Bless. |
| 30th October 2006 Roger A | So far so good - From: Only 24 hours from Tulear… What a life, it must be absolute hell! Actually your boat trip looked a bit like that, but as you say what a magical way to arrive. Keep the blogs and pics coming, this is keeping me sane in this mad world. Cheers |
| 21st September 2006 Mum and Dad | Thinking of Home? - From: Anakao - c'est une deluge!! Look at Mums web page and see Pebbles the new member of the family. Mitzie not too impressed. Also see Mum's knitted carrots in the world's largest knitted garden as seen on BBC Spotlight this evening. |
| 18th September 2006 Frank Skinner | Envious - From: Anakao - c'est une deluge!! What a fabulous trip - I'm envious of you both. Keep the photos rolling & don't forget the insects (I know they are not cudly !). |
| 16th September 2006 Dad and Mum Wokersien | Wiating for you to come back round from the dark side of the moon - From: Anakao - c'est une deluge!! Houston is waiting for contact - Looking forward to hearing from you and hope all is well. Will be glad when you are able to break radio silence. Dad and Mum |
| 21st August 2006 Christine from France ! | French - From: Anakao - c'est une deluge!! Lexa, Geoff : happy to see your french is coming. Bravo ! just back at work this morning. I wish I'll be with you exploring the earth and the deep of the sea. Sun is shining outside under 25 degrees. We have some british family at home for the week. If you need any french assistance, don't hesitate to contact us ! Lots of love and enjoy your trip. Gros bisous, à bientôt, xx Christine, Elliot , Yohan & Mateo xx |
| 15th August 2006 Jenny | Message from Granny - From: Anakao - c'est une deluge!! Glad to hear you are having a fantastic time. The pics are wonderful. The lemurs are out of this world. Hope all is going well with the diving & hope you haven't had any shark encounters!! Have heard from your mum & dad by text message - all sounds good. Take care (please says Granny!!) Lots of love from Granny & Auntie Jenny xxx |
| 11th August 2006 Dad and Mum Wokersien | We are here in Idaho - From: Isalo National Park and our Maki friends Hi guys. Love the blog with the pictures. They look great. We are safe in Idaho being treated like royalty by the Wokersien's at here. We will pick up the RV today to start our expedition. The country here is 'awsome' and we even took Mum on a class 3 raft trip which was such fun. I only landed in the water a couple of times. I hope you learn all the fish names quickly. Lots of Love Mum and Dad Wokersien. XXX |
| 10th August 2006 M&D | brilliant photos - From: Anakao - c'est une deluge!! It as good as being with you without the hassle! |
| 8th August 2006 Georgina | Wow! - From: Tana - Toliara a vazaha's eye view Hi, we're all "wowing" at your pics here in sunny (actually yes it is) Waterlooville! Looks amazing. Keep the updates coming :-) |
| 7th August 2006 martin | crazy guys - From: And they're off! Reading your last entry I got a bit lost with the words. I couldn't work out which was animal, vegetable or mineral!!! Were you eating a Zebra or is that just me misredaing it?? Are you going diving in a shed which also doubles as a toilet....no I think I'm wrong again! Seriously, the wildlife sounds amazing and the people sound like a lot of fun too. keep livin the dream! |
| 2nd August 2006 Dad Wokersien | Double Dutch - From: And they're off! Well good to hear you are not suffering to much. The driver/guide sounds a bit luxurious to me. Language sounds double dutch to me. Food sounds intersting. 2 1/2days till we go stateside. All well at home and our preparations well in hand. Good like with the Dive project and hope it all turns at as you hope for. Lots of Love Mum and Dad XXX |
| 26th July 2006 Martyn | - From: Blue Ventures Dive Conservation Project Have the ring-tailed Lemurs got your mobile phones yet? Light fingered buggers! That's why I wouldn't get off the boat on monkey island in Thailand. I've never seen so many monkeys in one place, all sporting a pair of sunglasses and a Louis Vuitton handbag. You'd almost think I was making this up. Back in touch soon! |
| 19th July 2006 Jenny & Paul | Thanks - From: Blue Ventures Dive Conservation Project Just wanted to say thanks so much for your contribution to our Silver Wedding gift. A really worthwhile thing to do - thank you. We'll be thinking about you on your travels. Good luck. |
| 19th July 2006 Roger A | Just a short break! - From: Blue Ventures Dive Conservation Project Just wanted to wish both of you a safe journey, looking forward to the blog & pics; and in the words of Dave Allen - May your God go with you! Take care. |
| 18th July 2006 Emma Jane | Ciao Amigos - From: Blue Ventures Dive Conservation Project Hope you guys have a fantastic time away. Don't worry, i'll take good care of Spug and Jiggy :o) Not long and you'll be on the plane remembering all the little things you may have forgotten. 'Embrace Enjoyment and Excitment' xx |
| 16th July 2006 Jenny & Paul | Good Luck - From: Blue Ventures Dive Conservation Project It was great to see you on Sat at our 'do' & to hear all about your trip. Bon Voyage & take care of yourselves. We'll follow your travels with interest. |
| 11th July 2006 christine CHIRAC | lucky you ! - From: Blue Ventures Dive Conservation Project Lexa, Geoff ! Bonjour ! we wish you a super trip, full of discoveries, sports & nature. May the sun shine all your trip. We'll think of you from France xxx Gros bisous xxx Christine, Elliot, Yohan, Mateo. |
| 10th July 2006 D&M | Itinerary - From: Blue Ventures Dive Conservation Project Thanks for the itinerary +detail. Best wishes and good luck you both, we shall be watching it with interest as will many others.Love M&D.(PS are you walking from Brisbane to Sydney?) |
| 1st July 2006 John Wokersien | Bon Voyage - From: Blue Ventures Dive Conservation Project Trying to get a comment on here to wish you well and hope you have a magnificent trip. As the first comment doesn't seem to have appeared, will try again. Lots of Love Mum and Dad |
| 27th June 2006 John Wokersien | Bon Voyage - From: Blue Ventures Dive Conservation Project Yes it had to be! - Dad and Mum wish you well on your adventure and hope you find excitement, fulfillment, wonder and wisdom. |
