 Joni Renee Zalk - JRenee | All Comments |
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| 15th December 2009 Papa Bear | Sending lots of love. Pa - From: Back to Tonsai Great photos of you! Love the countryside and the mountains. That is sure one pretty place. How close could you get to that monkey? Thanks for not posting any pics of cooked dogs! :) Love you tons. Dad |
| 10th December 2009 Jennifer Knight | love the spice tip - From: The secret to mosquito bites WOw I will remember that one ! Who ever thought of that one ? Glad you have a spicy remedy ! Merry Christmas ! Jenny K |
| 8th December 2009 Shay | steamy buns - From: Last memories in Chengdu and China Steamed Buns Walking down the road. You can get steamed buns that are sweet inside, or one with meat. Are you kidding me?? I can believe you wrote that!! Im laughing my tush off right now!! Thats the funniest thing Ive heard in awhile. Ill show you some steamy buns that are sweet inside! ur crazy! |
| 8th December 2009 Shay | Hello From A Fellow Deet lover.... - From: The secret to mosquito bites I live in Florida, uff said. The mosquito is the state bird of Florida. |
| 27th November 2009 farryl bernell | howdy from H-town - From: Climbing in Vietnam! amazing pictures and keep collecting the cutie guys! |
| 14th November 2009 anonymous | - From: The only rule in China is... Hey there ! It is snowing in Boulder and I think you should always take the largest form of transport you can find ! Be safe ! Lovely time in Thailand to you ! Jenny K |
| 11th November 2009 Auntie Lyn~ | YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - From: The only rule in China is... OMG: Good thing I have no plans to travel in China!!!! Stay safe and enjoy Thailand - - I imagine the food will be amazing and make up for any car drama; that is if you can get safely to the food! LOL! Have fun darlin' |
| 11th November 2009 Mat | SO funny - From: The only rule in China is... You have to know it to truly believe it! It's so different as to almost be unreal. Your descriptions is so funny and accurate, though. The best. M |
| 11th November 2009 Madeline | Praying for you.... - From: The only rule in China is... What an adventure. I pray that you stay safe, happy and healthy for the duration of your travels and for the duration of everything!!! Don't shoot anyone, that is not the answer. Love you, babe. -Madeline PS: Glad you recovered from that awful illness you had. |
| 10th November 2009 Shay | - From: Did I get the Swine Flu? Did I live to tell the tale?? If anyone can pull off looking super adorable whilst fuggin miserable, it's you! |
| 7th November 2009 Auntie Lyn~ | Very Interesting!!! - From: Did I get the Swine Flu? Did I live to tell the tale?? We are it seems what we believe!!!! And aren't you the clever one not fear being ill in a place where language and customs are so very different than our own [not that we know so very much after all!] So very glad to hear you have your appetite back and that you are well enough to cook for yourself!!! Brilliant Girl!!!! There's a new man in my Life: his name is Noah --- born 11/5 to Melanie and her husband Jason. [Mel is Aliya's older sister - likely you do not remember her if you ever did get to meet her.] Yeah everybody!!!!!! Love ya girl. Auntie Lyn~ |
| 7th November 2009 Mat | I love China - From: Did I get the Swine Flu? Did I live to tell the tale?? China is awesome. They'll give you swine flu and get rid of it in the same day. Damn, they're quick! |
| 3rd November 2009 Dad | Your back! - From: Tiger Leaping Gorge and... Israelis? Stay away from octopuses. They can really suck your blood, as I can see from your back. No more deep sea diving for you without a wet suit. (only kidding). Sending lots of love and many big hugs. Papa Bear |
| 24th October 2009 Mat | Great photos - From: Yunnan Province - Incredible. Ahhh, great photos. They make me realize I miss China. What a great place Yunnan. Nice views of the lakes and the mountains. I think that area has the best food too. Do the restaurants still lay out there fresh vegetables in the fronts of the stores so you can pick which ones you want to eat? Nice pics. |
| 21st October 2009 Shay | There is no excuse for abuse. - From: Love Vietnam “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Mahatma Gandhi |
| 13th October 2009 Auntie Lyn~ | Missing Milk.... - From: Love Vietnam Joni I had NO IDEA you "liked" milk! Or that you would even drink it! It strikes me as odd and funny :) Glad you are having such a rich experience!!!! Love Auntie Lyn~ Saw your folks a couple of weekends ago, and they both look GREAT! |
| 13th October 2009 Dad (Craig) | Wow! - From: Love Vietnam Those are some incredible photos of dogs being sold as meat. How shocking. I always thought that torture caused the adrenalin to flow which toughened up the meat. Perhaps just the opposite, but how cruel to treat an animal that way. Otherwise, looks like a fun country to visit. Love you. Papa Bear |
| 13th October 2009 Sonda | Great to Hear From You Joni! - From: Love Vietnam Your travel and notes are so great. I love to see you on your journey. Wow, you are an inspiration girl. Love ya, Joni Sonda |
| 7th October 2009 Mom | - From: Climbing in Vietnam! I love reading about your travels. Sounds like you are having a very exciting trip! Keep the entries coming! Love, Mom |
| 4th October 2009 Jennifer Knight | bird's nest yum ! - From: 'Nam Hey there Joni, loving all of your picts.So how was bird's nest soup ? Heard it was a delicacy . Turning into fall here. CLimbing in a bikini top . I remember those days ! Take care ! Jenny Knight |
| 4th October 2009 Shay | Buncha what? - From: 'Nam Buncha what?? buncha quat. It's like getting a buncha squat only worse. Like, this comment I'm leaving is a buncha quat. The fact that I really really wanna taste those yummy spring rolls makes me wanna call you a buncha quat for teasing me!! you say buncha i say quat ready? buncha quat buncha quat that's all i got. a buncha quat. |
| 4th October 2009 Mat | Why do I need a title? - From: 'Nam Uhhh, isn't real bird's nest soup super duper expensive? I thought it was an extreme delicacy? Goat is good, it just has to be cooked right. It cain't be no aluminum (or is it aluminium now that you're hanging out with Europeans) eating, trash heap consuming, city dwelling goat. As for those kinds...you only take their milk. As to your particular tastes--bird's nest soup but no silk worms? Where is this line being drawn? Also, can you define some of your activities? i.e. does deep water soloing always involve deep gashes to the palms of one's hands, or might this activity be accomplished without pain? |
| 4th October 2009 Jessica Ahmed | I can't believe you climbed in a chicken butt... - From: Hanging out in China ew. |
| 4th October 2009 Jessica Ahmed | So....what was that yellow stuff??? - From: Like My Brother Said ? |
| 4th October 2009 Jessica Ahmed | Wow, is everyone who climbs hot? - From: Climbing in China Oh, I mean, nice scenery. ;) xoxoxoxoxox! Jess |
| 3rd October 2009 Shay | a # of things.... - From: Climbing in China #1) the Penis herb jar is empty..."What. have. you. done. Joni!!!??!!" #2) Damn straight you are leading the climb. #3) Your climbing buddies. 'Nuf said. ;) :) #4) Apothecaries are cool. |
| 3rd October 2009 Shay | I see... - From: Like My Brother Said your midriff!!! ooooh!!!! You're lucky the Chinese government didn't deport your fine ass into a sex-slave group! Clearly you are too ninja for them!! Good work agent. |
| 3rd October 2009 Mat | Mean Comments - From: Like My Brother Said That photo titled "did he leave his truck at home" is wrong on many levels...and very funny. The quality of the air is so bad, even in the rural areas, as is visible from your photos. It looks like so much fun, though, all of those chickens and cows. Great stuff over there in China. By the way, when you say "notta" in English, it's really referring to our second most populous American language--Spanish, and the word is theirs. You ought to pay tribute by spelling it correctly: nada. It also means he swims, in case you want to refer to those Chinese men bathing in the river. |
| 23rd September 2009 André Grüter | Cool - From: Taking Taiwan Looks like Joni is conquer asia :-) |
| 16th September 2009 Sheffield Pete | Harro - From: Hanging out in China Hi Joni, Really enjoying the blogs. Happy travels. Take care, Pete |
| 14th September 2009 Craig Zalk | One last place for Superman to change. - From: Ch-Ch-Ch Chewing through Chiang Mai Hi Joni! That is a very funny comment about the phone booth & Superman, especially from someone so young. You had me laughing. You will have to educate me on the subject of rice. I thought there was just brown and white rice. Apparently I need educating. Hope you continue to enjoy China. Love you lots. Papa Bear. |
| 13th September 2009 Shay | Bug lady - From: Ch-Ch-Ch Chewing through Chiang Mai Dude. I know how long you've been craving those grasshoppers. It's like, the whole time you lived in Boulder you couldn't shut up about how good they tasted and how much you wanted one with a little lime, a dash of salt, and some fresh cilantro. Then you forced me into the field in the backyard of your apartment and made us hunt for them. You started screaming at me that you wanted them fresh and taught me how to capture them alive. I still have nightmares about that crazy night --you out in the field with a net, sneakers, in a nightgown with your hair in curlers laughing in the full moon. *shivers* |
| 13th September 2009 Shay | rafting! - From: Hanging out in China Those pics are awesome! |
| 12th September 2009 Richard Z | Envious! - From: Hanging out in China Hi, cuz, I can always count on feeling envious every time I read another entry. All I can say is, Wow, and Good For You!! Can't wait until you pass this way again, whenever that might be, and get filled in in person. Saw your grandfather last week and spoke with Estelle yesterday and today. He seems to be doing somewhat better, his eye surgery yesterday made his doctor very happy, and a happy doctor is always nice to have. Keep it up and let the rest of us live vicariously through you. Richard |
| 11th September 2009 Charley Cropley | Tooo Cute - From: Ch-Ch-Ch Chewing through Chiang Mai You, Joni Zalk are altogether too cute in that video from Thailand. It pleases me to see that some people's of the world have not lost their taste and appreciation for eating insects. I would try them all if I were there. Live outrageously, sister. Charley |
| 4th September 2009 JRenee | - From: Taking Taiwan I took my finals August 19th, now it is September 3rd. |
| 3rd September 2009 Michael Sperber | Nice to see you again - From: Taking Taiwan You look great! (in the herb video). How are things going? What happened between school in the US and now? |
| 21st July 2009 Richard Z | You make us envious! - From: Summer in Boulder '09 Lovely to hear from you and vicariously sharing some of your adventure. What an exciting adventure-lifestyle! Wonderful, envious balance. Keep it up and continue to make the rest of us both envious and proud. Have a blast! Cousin Richard |
| 20th July 2009 Joyce | Days of Future Past - From: Summer in Boulder '09 Joni What fun - Gosh this Bouldering in Bolder certainly reminds me of the '60's. The water/rope jumping reminds me of when I traveled to Boulder with my ex and we camped all the way, especially up in the mountains at Lake Elaine. Cold waters ..................... But truly beautiful. I'm glad to see you have friends that are sharing your life and you are enjoying yourself. Be careful out there :) Thank you deeply for your lovely note about Kai - it's so sad. Love Semi Aunt Joyce |
| 19th July 2009 Noni~ | Boulder 09 - From: Summer in Boulder '09 Looks like you are living large as usual! Good for you! Loved the new green print skirt! Looks like something I Might have chosen! Heard from Mat - sent a postcard from Leh! Loved those mountains!!!! Jordan is having fun at art camp and sends love! Noni~ |
| 22nd December 2008 Jennifer Sandomir | - From: All Roads Lead to Rome what adventures! |
| 14th November 2008 Sonda | You Amaze Me! - From: The Adventures Continue Joni, I've wondered where you are on your journey over the last year or so and there you are! Thanks for sharing the awesome photos you brave girl! I know you're having a great time. Enjoy! Love, Sonda |
| 22nd March 2008 hehe | You are right, Switzerland sucks - From: Welcome to Switzerland; please open your wallet. I lived there for 4 years and you are right, the country is an overpriced, hellhole, even funerals are more exciting than Switzerland. Time to move on. |
| 21st January 2008 grant | hi - From: Under the Sea i met u in kalymnos, i was freediving. how wierd to find ur website. but looks like ur having fun. i was sitting wiv u n leonardos wen he cut open the urchin. my names grant. ne ways if u got time n wana say hi my email is luxury-cococure@hotmail.co.uk |
| 27th November 2007 Michael Sperber | Love the philosophy... - From: Greece-ing up the Walls ...that you have taken from climbing into life. I always thought the same thing from climbing! Looks like you're having a great time sweetheart! :) |
| 6th November 2007 Sarah | - From: Italy Did you get to go on the roof of the Duomo? It's really beautiful up there. |
| 20th September 2007 rufus | - From: You go with what you have sadly, your friend michael is an idiot. his figures are bogus and his comments on israel portray a non-thinking bias. |
| 18th September 2007 Tim Stich | Cool! - From: Happy New Year! Nice pictures from Israel. The smoking kid is the best. People sure love their tobaccky on the other side of the Pond. |
| 17th September 2007 michael | geneva sucks - From: Welcome to Switzerland; please open your wallet. I was warned before I came here that they can be rude to Americans. I was just refused lunch at a small cafe by the owner. I know it was because I was American. The minute I open my mouth here people either become uncomfortable or rude. Hell, I don't hold it against them that they stole the Jews money during the holocaust, knowing they were being sent to the gas chambers so why do they have to hold G.W.'Bush's crap against me? Should if stayed in Amsterdam, the people are much more laid back. |
| 12th September 2007 JRenee | Hi Jennifer! - From: You go with what you have What thing in England? Ohhh... that thing. I tried to tell the lottery board that I was there to pick up my money, but they just called security. Bastards. |
| 11th September 2007 jen | hummm - From: You go with what you have was it in london? or just anywhere in england...well have fun..byee |
| 11th September 2007 Jennifer Inacio from hebrew | hey joni!!! - From: You go with what you have ohhh i am envious of your trips..i'm so glad you are having some fun!!!!and how about that special thing you had to pick up in london?!?! when is it going to happen?have funnnnn |
| 10th September 2007 Michael Sperber | A suggestion - From: You go with what you have Perhaps while you are there, you can travel to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lybia, etc.... take a look at the abject poverty and utter ignorance and lack of education that is the experience of most of the populations there.... Then think about the fact that oil has made those countries 10s of times more wealthy than Israel... Why aren't you critical of the fact that, in Saudi Arabia for example, only 5000 people control all the wealth in the country and do nothing to create an infrastructure, and an education system for the people there. THEY can afford it far more than Israel or even the EU and the US for that matter! |
| 10th September 2007 Michael Sperber | About some of your commments.... - From: You go with what you have Hi Sweetie, sounds like you're having fun! Just to address a couple of things that you wrote. The reason why the governments have the money for education in the EU is because taxes are insanely high. In most countries income taxes go over 70%+!!! This has lead to a lot of problems, one of the biggest being that their unemployment rate, especially among people under thirty, is 4 to 5 times what it is in the US. So all that education doesn't really help them getting a job! As for Israel's spending on it's Military, I wonder if you realize that Israel is a TINY country surrounded and outnumbered, by thousands to one, with people that are sworn to destroy the country and kill every Jew. Once you spend some time there you may figure out why they need to spend so much on their military, and that without that spending, and America's help, they would cease to exist very very quickly. On both of these subjects I could go on and on and on, but this blog is about you and your experiences, not a political debating board. I love you sweetheart, but sometimes your views are VERY simplistic, and your perspectives and reasoning ignore tons of relevant factors in favor of a rather naive world view. Big Kisses! Michael |
| 2nd September 2007 Madeline | Great Greek pics - From: Under the Sea Hey Joni, Hope all is well. I'm here again in Barcelona after having moved. Life is good. Take care and keep in touch. Besos (hugs and kisses), Madeline |
| 29th August 2007 Tim | Nice! - From: Under the Sea I wish I was scuba diving as well. Looks nice. |
| 28th August 2007 Sonda | Wow! - From: Under the Sea You are an amazing young woman! Who never ceases to amaze me. You're adventurous and living on the edge. I am SO PROUD of all that you do and share! Sounds like great fun -- what an experience you're having and memories your creating. Love ya -- Sonda |
| 27th August 2007 Auntie Lyn~ | OOOH Greece!!!! - From: Under the Sea Have always wanted to go! The food must be amazing I know the people ARE!!! Rock on with your having fun self!!! Love ya: Auntie Lyn~ |
| 26th August 2007 JRenee | Hi Joni - From: Under the Sea Sounds & looks like you're having the time of your life, or the time of both our lives for that matter. How great that you can do all this. I love reading your blog, and the pictures have been wonderful. Keep posting. All is well here, much love, B |
| 21st August 2007 Auntie Lyn~ | I'm Confused - From: Welcome to Switzerland; please open your wallet. Hey Girl Loved the bugs!!!!! and the twin thumbs - and hey I have a cousin with the same thumbs!!!! So what I am confused about is why Switzerland bummed you so ~ with all those mountains were there no places to climb? No matter though - Greece has amazing food - eat and be happy! Love ya: Lyn~ |
| 20th August 2007 Monica Roslow | you're amazing - From: Welcome to Switzerland; please open your wallet. I am so enjoying vicariously bopping around the world with you. Stay well and happy. |
| 20th August 2007 Tim Stich | I guess I should have mentioned it was expensive - From: Welcome to Switzerland; please open your wallet. Yeah, I noticed that about Switzerland as well. But it was free to walk around the Eiger. |
| 20th August 2007 travellingmum | there are others like you! - From: Welcome to Switzerland; please open your wallet. oooh I know a family with thumbs like that!! half of them have it.... They call it the (their last name) thumb |
| 13th August 2007 Auntie Lyn~ | getting it all ready! - From: Aim Solly, My Eengles is not So Gewd Hey Girl: Sent your request on the Sherry... hoping she'll contact you about the stuff you'll need to get ready for CO... Just home from a vacation out on Cape Cod... will send photos of Jordan when I can download some..... So glad to hear you found the French to be as warm and friendly as Aliya did when she was there.... Hope when ya come east again I will the be able to have one of your fabu meals!!!! Love ya kiddo: keep on having so much fun!!!! Jordan sends love too! Auntie Lyn~ |
| 10th August 2007 Dad | Amazing how you find all the fun! - From: Aim Solly, My Eengles is not So Gewd Just read your blog. I had a smile on my face the whole time through. I am amazed how you can find the fun in the world. Sending lots of unending love. papa (back to work tomorrow after hiking) |
| 9th August 2007 JRenee | HOTTIES - From: All Roads Lead to Rome OOH Girl: You are really hanging out with some real cuties! Glad that you are having so many great climbing experiences.... Loving the good reads - Jordan loved the butterfly and rainbow pics! Auntie Lyn |
| 19th July 2007 Dad, a/k/a Craig | Photos are Fantastic - From: All Roads Lead to Rome Joni - The photos of the outdoors are fantastic. Love every one of them. They provide a real sense of what is so special about where you are and what you are experiencing. Keep up the excellent blog and the great photos. Love, Dad |
| 15th July 2007 kendra | SPAIN... - From: All Roads Lead to Rome hahahhaha... that's a good one. |
| 9th July 2007 White Cloud | Mateo two words - From: I have a confession to make... The Secret. If you haven't read it or watched the movie look into it. Laugh all you will, we'll see who's laughing in the end when Joni and I have 'attracted' all we want and need out of life! :) |
| 27th June 2007 SheffieldPete | Its raining again - From: I have a confession to make... Hey Joni. More dodgy weather on the way this weekend and my trousers (pants) are only just dried out. Happy travels. Pete. PS Slovenia |
| 26th June 2007 Mat | I agree with Kendra - From: I have a confession to make... He really is just gorgeous. (no homo). That's what my kids say before they do or say something that could be misconstrued as iffy. I laugh every time one of them says that, and let them know that not every act can be negated just because they say that. So funny. Anyhow, did you write that part at the end? because it's got some serious depth to it; lot of imagery and literary gold. Finally, you girls are so corny with all those lovey dovey things you say. I can recognize the value of positive comments, saying nice things, etc, but sometimes I'm thankful to be a man. Haha! Love you. |
| 26th June 2007 Mat | G'day from Oz - From: Italy Funny you mention the green bags for groceries. It's true, and I've been noticing it lately. Why can't we do these things in the States? It seems intuitive, no? Anyhow, glad to see that you've taken a liking to Italy, and that the climbing is awesome. One of the kids from my group in Oz quoted this line from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and it seems applicable to both of our trips: "If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it. Anything you want to, do it. Want to change the world, there's nothing to it." What do you think? |
| 22nd June 2007 JRenee | Hi Kendra! - From: I have a confession to make... Hi Kendra! I am so happy to have you in my life. You totally captured my feelings completely about Giordano. That was brilliant. well done. Bravo! Yes, thank you for correcting me about the non-ice cream Gelato. Gelato is waaaay better than ice cream! |
| 22nd June 2007 kendra | i don't even know where to begin.. - From: I have a confession to make... ok actually lets start with Giordano, GORGEOUS! moment of silence please. moving on, sorry to burst your bubble but it's gelato, not ice cream. gelato is something completely different and unique compared to ice cream, no? you are a climbing stud! (but we already knew that) I LOVED LOVED LOVED the life's lessons part. Basically, what it all comes down to is you have such great insights to share with the world and I love being able to be a part of the circle and learn from you. Thanks Joni. you are truly living the experience of being alive. |
| 21st June 2007 Julie Dimitroff | Travel info. - From: Italy Joni, It's great to see your picture and get news of your travels. This is my first offical blog ever!! |
| 21st June 2007 Auntie Lyn~ | Gelato Girl - From: Italy Hey there: Loved reading about your recent adventures. Glad to hear that you are meeting great folks and getting some climbing in... keep sending links to your adventures so I can stay in touch and in the loop! School is finally over and we are gearing up for summer fun! Love ya: Lyn~ |
| 20th June 2007 Mom | wonderful photos - From: Italy Thanks for the post, the wonderful photos and letting us know of your exciting times! really interesting, fun to read. Love you, Mom |
| 6th June 2007 kendra | rock on (literally :) - From: Cheers from the UK loving the stories and all the pictures. that wall looks insane, what a stud you are. so glad to hear your adventure is underway and going well. can't wait to see what else unfolds. stay safe and keep on truckin'. much love, kendra |
| 3rd June 2007 Auntie Lyn~ | the wall - From: Cheers from the UK That's some wall you climbed" and this is just the beginning - who knows what you'll find out there!? Have a blast and keep on Keeping on! |
| 3rd June 2007 Andrew | no title today sorry - From: Cheers from the UK Hey Joni - looks great! I'm impressed with you climbing zest! (please not the rhyme) |
| 28th May 2007 JRenee | Andrea singing - From: God Bless and Good Bye Florida! Hmmm... the video of Andrea singing hasn't come up, so here is the link... (click here) --> http://www.fliqz.com/FliqzWebPublic/Dynamic/proxy.aspx?IsInPlayer=true&VID=17252&ORIVID=17252&fliqzster=true&from=perma |
| 14th May 2007 kendra | i like it a lot! - From: God Bless and Good Bye Florida! looks like its just the beginning of amazing adventures to come. can't wait to read about what goes down whilst on the road. stay safe and party on sister. time to make Mat jealous as he goes to work and you get to play! |
| 16th April 2007 JRenee | Hi Andrew! - From: Island Hopping I still miss you, Andrew! Mat and I still talk about you. Let's meet up again. This time, bring the g-friend. |
| 15th April 2007 Andrew - The Roommate that was | Holy Crap! - From: Island Hopping Grats on the adventures! Good to see you're having a blast - keep it up! |
| 9th April 2007 Mat Zalk | - From: Island Hopping Joni, I didn't even know this blog was here. I better get myself subscribed so I don't miss any more of your adventures. Love ya. M |
| 7th March 2007 JRenee | - From: Tonsai - Home Sweet Home. For sure... Kayaking is NOT my thing. I enjoyed staying on land with ya much more! xox |
| 5th March 2007 Esau | Bangkok:the tourist trap - From: Bangkok: the Tourist Trap Hi Joni, I enjoyed reading about your trip to Bangkok,and seeing the pictures-which i totally enjoyed,thanks for puttting them up. E |
| 8th February 2007 Anna Davies | Ahhh, good times! - From: Tonsai - Home Sweet Home. Joni, I will never forgot our trek on the water in the KAyak...it was tough but we made it back to land! Thanks for being a trooper! |
| 29th January 2007 "Andrew" | Memories! - From: Tonsai - Home Sweet Home. Hey Joni! Your pics look great! Really great to relive Tonsai in my head. Had a great time with you and Mat there. Some of the pics remind me that you enjoyed a range of monkey business there on Tonsai:) Lekker lekker! A |
