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| 6th July 2009 kathleen o neill | drive by blessing - From: Drive by blessing best wishes to you both, thanks for the up-date, your adventure now coming to a close,what a finnaly an awesome sight, to actualy be so close to the golden temple, to be with the many people all waiting to get a glimpse of the ( DALAI- LAMA ) beyond your wildest dreams, (that came true ) for you both.good luck to jen re the cast.we hope the rest of your journey is 4 feet. stay-safe (love & peace to you both ) may you be well & happy. k & f xxxx |
| 6th July 2009 arnab | - From: Drive by blessing Varanashi being the holy city of INDIA.At varanashi the ganges is so free flowing and so the water is as cleen as mirror.It is the one of the landmark of hinduism where all the divarted feelings are shown and regret are been carried out by taking a bath in ganges. |
| 6th July 2009 Zoe | Good Luck guys! - From: Drive by blessing Hiya Jen and Nick, Just to say thanks for the latest installment! You sound like you are going to get home and be all chilled out and 'whatever maaaaan!' And Jen, you must cook us up some of your delicious recipes you will have mastered in your cookery courses! Cheers for the birthday card too, our Amy loved it! You both take care and not too long until you are back with us...just enjoy the time you have left. much love Zo x |
| 5th July 2009 Sharne | - From: Drive by blessing Hope all goes well for Jen tomorrow. Love you both, stay safe till you're home. S x x |
| 5th July 2009 Bazza | ahhh yess! - From: Drive by blessing whoohhhh man, taking pictures of random people, is so brave! look forward to seeing you again mate, take care x |
| 11th June 2009 lizzkenny | India - From: The Indian Cast Hello Nicholas and Jen, well I agree with Kathleen, what can we say? What a fantastic journey!! We have looked forward to reading your amazing travels, the phot'os bring home to us the way of life of people who may not, or may never have the kind of westernised lifestyle we have, it makes you wonder would they ever want it. We wish you well on the final part of your journey, enjoy every moment take care of each other love to you both. Lizz and Mattxxx |
| 10th June 2009 Allan | Pain !!!! - From: The Indian Cast oooooooo a fracture round the Ganges sounds, painful !!!! |
| 8th June 2009 kathleen o neill | the indian cast - From: The Indian Cast well what can we say,you have both shared your photographes and many ,many tales with us all back home. nothing can diminish the real live experience,s you have seen, memories for a life time. you have left behind the (mystery of the ganges )at varanasi. now heading north of india,were you will be greeted by spicy curries ( be carefull ) swaying cobras, many colourfull saris,and those coocon like -turbans. a rich and authentic culture,architectectural master-pieces,ancients forts, palaces, kaleidoscopk features of the region. to the serenity of the ( golden temple ) time to wind down. ( stay safe ) love & peace to you both. ( kathleen & frank ) xxxx |
| 8th June 2009 Sharne | - From: The Indian Cast You've tried almost every mode of transport on your travels! Shame the Enfield wasn’t to be, but glad to hear that Jen is well. Hope India brings you both many more amazing adventures. S&L x x |
| 6th June 2009 mum | wow - From: The Indian Cast The pictures are fantastic as usual. Glad Nick is taking care of you. Can't wait to see you. Maghull will seem quite dull to you both. Love mum |
| 21st May 2009 kathleen o neill | a great big hello. - From: To the bottom of a big hill some more wonderful photos,what a time you are having we are so gratefull,to share your travels,both of you truly amazing, we both send good luck to your porter (rajdhan )for may 29th. sure you will let us know,how it goes, love & peace,(stay-safe) k&fxxxx |
| 12th May 2009 alex | amazing!! - From: To the bottom of a big hill Hi! I'm so jealous of your everest quest.....I hope you loved every moment of it!!!! Keep on with the updates!! HAve fun on your next adventure! Ax |
| 12th May 2009 Tim Bullock | It's all good - From: To the bottom of a big hill Enjoying your updates, glad to see you are both still having a great time. Take it easy and looking forward to catching up with you both when you get back. Tim |
| 12th May 2009 Sharne | - From: To the bottom of a big hill Hi N&J. Lovely to catch up with you both. Another amazing adventure to add to your list. A fitting tribute to Jens Dad too. Rajdhan sounds quite the athlete, hope nick wasn’t too competitive. Good luck to him in the marathon. Love to you both S x |
| 1st May 2009 mum | miss you - From: Shoeless Hi Hope you are having a good time at Everest. Can't wait to hear from you. love mum |
| 13th April 2009 kathleen o neill | shoeless - From: Shoeless hi nic&jen, as i have said before, it is wonderfull to share your travels,you both reminded me of a weekend i spent in (ammaravatti buddist temple in hemelhemstead uk )when the lay people from the surrounding village gave offerings of fruit,pasta and cheese. it was an amazing experience,one i will never forget. love to you both.(may you be well and happy )k&f xxxx |
| 9th April 2009 Vikki | hii.x - From: Goodbye bikes, hello car so it lks lyk yaz r havin fun den!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 9th April 2009 Steph | Hi there - From: Shoeless Finally got on to internet to send you a message on the blog! Looking at the photos and it looks amazing. How are you finding Malaysia? Can't believe its only a few months until you are home. We are missing you loads. Looking forward to the next installment from Malaysia. Lots a love Steph, John and Joe XXXX |
| 7th April 2009 Mike Grannell | New Addition - From: Shoeless Hey there, time really does fly when your having fun, because it really doesn't seem to be going quick for those of us unlucky enough to be stuck at home. I know I say this almost every time I get an update but I can't believe how great it looks. I know you will bring home some priceless memories to tell the kids. Speaking of which I thought you might like to hear that me & Mel have recently found out were expecting our second. Thought it might give you a reason to have a drink, if you have enough shoes left that is. Take care and I'll speak to you again soon. Mike, Mel, Ellie & Bump. |
| 7th April 2009 Sharne | - From: Shoeless Enjoy Malaysia. Take care guys. S x |
| 5th April 2009 gareth | well done - From: Goodbye bikes, hello car Nick , you are where i grew up I will be home in 2 months i hope to meet up with you you are a great person , I am so happy to hear you learnt to cook and you are like a sponge embrassing all , for a english man you are special well dne for what you have done, learnt , experienced it will make you a better person, isn't culture great when you embrace it |
| 27th March 2009 kathleen oneill | nick and jen - From: Goodbye bikes, hello car photos are amazing you both look so well,surrounded by beautifull temples.(how clever is the caption and photo of the young boy in the temple toilet roll in hand 10 out of 10 ) i can see it now, when your both back home re the cooking class (nick and jens cafe ) keep us up dated when you can. stay safe (love&peace ) k&f xx |
| 27th March 2009 lizzandmatt | bikes to car - From: Goodbye bikes, hello car Hello Nick and Jen, hope you are both well, the photo's are amazing once again. They really tell a story of what it is all about, i found the one with all the flies on the most stomach churning as i really love eating fish, i think i may have to give it a miss for a bit!!!!!!! By now your stomach must be like cast iron...... The weather here is blowing a gale, March winds have arrived, you both look well, it's alway's nice reading your latest blogg and seeing the photo's of you both. Take care love Lizz and Matt xxxx |
| 24th March 2009 mum | wow - From: Goodbye bikes, hello car Loved all the pictures especially the elephant ones and Nick doing his spider man impression. Hope you are both well Love you mum xxxx |
| 24th March 2009 Sharne | - From: Goodbye bikes, hello car Nick and Jen, really wish we were with you more than ever. You’ve made Thailand sound like a magical place and who would have thought elephants had bony spines? Looking forward to bowl of tom yam soup when you’re home. Les has his Wembley ticket and we’re looking forward to Ladies Day. The nights are getting lighter as we leave winter behind here in the UK. Take care, much love Sharne |
| 23rd March 2009 Ann Craddock | Family Reunion! - From: Liverpool to Luxembourg Glad you all had such a lovely time in Thailand, its lovely to see the photos. You mum, Pam and Bren must have been thrilled to see you both again. Not too long til you return to Old Blighty! Love from Wilb and Taff xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 7th March 2009 Sharne & Les | - From: Liverpool to Luxembourg Hey Guys, thanks for the blog entry, (and the postcards) love catching up on your travels and the photos are always great. Spring is springing here in Liverpool. The night are getting lighter, we can drive home from work without head lights on. Some parts of the UK had snow last week!! Waiting for it to get warm enough to enjoy an outdoor swim at DLs. Take care, much love to you both. Sis and Les. x x x |
| 2nd March 2009 kathleen oneill | liverpool to luxemberg - From: Liverpool to Luxembourg what a wellcome site to see you both (looking so well )once again sharing your journey with us all back home. let us share with you both our little journey from (queens drive west derby to warrington rd st helens )retreat loyola hall friday to sunday (kathleen,marie,and lizz) we had a wonderfull time, sorry their is no photos. ha ha .so do keep in touch stay safe (love&peace to you both )kathleen& frank.xxxx |
| 1st March 2009 lizzkenny | Liverpool to Luxembourg - From: Liverpool to Luxembourg Lovely to read your latest blogg, glad to see that your both well. You are experiencing some fantastic sights, some of the photographs on this blogg make you stop and think, the simple and poor life stuggles that these people have and yet they are happy, it is the only way of life they know, humbling indeed!! Nicholas i hope your much better now, your mum said to us that you had a touch of the DEL BOY's ( trotters).... keep getting better. Everyone is well here, spring is around the corner and the weather is a little bit milder now. Keep on enjoying yourselves take care of each other, love as always...... Lizz and Mattxxxxx |
| 31st January 2009 lizz and matt | New Year Wishes - From: A road less pedalled Hello nicholas and Jen, the chinese New Year celebrations in Liverpool were lovely, Matt and I worked on the day at china town, and it was great watching the dragon work it's way down the procession, stopping at the row of chinese rest'aurants, reaching up to grab at the cabbage that was hung outside the doorways, this is supposed to bring good luck for the rest of the year when the cabbage is pulled down and then pulled apart and shaken by the dragons mouth at the door entrance of the rest'aurant. The only downside was the weather here, it was sunny that day but bitt'erly cold. As you are aware it is the year of the OX famous people born in that year include Walt disney, barack obama, shirley Bassey and Jack Nicholason to name but a view. We hope your both well and keep the bloggs coming, love to you both Lizz and Mattxxx |
| 27th January 2009 Mum and Dadmarie and John | A road less pedalled. - From: A road less pedalled Hello Jen,Hello Nicholasxx Our love to you bothxX. good evening,and happy tet.and hope you both are well. We are fine right now. we have recived your letter,and post card thank you Nicholas thany you Jen o and yes i still try to go cycling my self weather and fitnes level permiting.The post card takes me back to a book that i read and if my memory serves me right it was a round 1999. The book was based on the life story and acheivments of Christina Noble,i was drawn to this book after i had heard her being interview via the raido.She spoke of a strange dream,that she had at a very low time in her life ,in 1971 and that dream was to change her life and also the lives of thousands of needy children in Vietnam, and Mongolia,for ever. In her dream she saw children running down a road fleeing from a napalm bomb and in her dream the children were running to wards her and as the ground opend up beneath them.She reached out and picked up a little girl and above her head where the words Vietnam.It took twenty years for that dream to come true.Christina traveld to Vietnam in 1989,and with her determination to alleviate the suffering, of the street children.She began to raise money to help this plight and in 1990 in Ho Chi Minh city a medical center, was constructed and then later in 1991 the Christina Noble childrens foundation was establtshed. And it is dedicated to serving children in need eg --care, nutritional,long term medical care, educational,opportunties, and the protection of children at risk of economic and sexual exploition.Then in 1997 she traveld to Mongolia and opend an other foundation, in a Ger village.To date she has received 22 national and international awards in- recognition for this great work. Ther were 50,000 street children when she arrived in Saigon- officially known as Ho Chi Minh City- in 1989.Christia Noble had children her self when she lived in England, and some years later thay went to live in Saigon with her and help with the foundation.I will finish for now as it is geting quite late in to the morring. Take care are love to you bothxxxx. |
| 26th January 2009 Mum andDad Marieand John | A road less pedalled - From: A road less pedalled Hello Nicholas Hello Jen. Our love to you bothxx.Chuc Mung Nam Oui and our very best of wishes. |
| 25th January 2009 Mum and Dad Marie and john | A road less pedalled. - From: A road less pedalled Hello Nicholas, hello Jen, and our love to you bothxx. Hopeing that you are both well.Look after yourselves as well as you can as your well being is very important. Once again another amazing and wonderful traveling blog from you both. I know you that you both where looking forward very much to cycling through Thiland,and Laos, WELL DONE TO YOU BOTH YOU DID IT.And now that you are in Vietnam i hope that your cycling ,adventures are as fantastic as it is for or us,as it unfolds as we read of this amazing and wonderful journey, along with a visual record of photography that is distinguised in a way of living and survival. And thankor the time and thought that you both put in to the travelblog we do apreceate and it takes us along in thought as the |
| 24th January 2009 Sharne Teasdale | Happy Tet. - From: A road less pedalled Hi guys, lovely update and great pics. Hope you're both well and not saddle sore. Happy Tet to you both. Did you get a chance to join in the celebrations? Take care, love you both. Sharne & Les x x |
| 19th January 2009 kathleen o neill | kung hei-fat-choy for the 26th jan o9 - From: A road less pedalled a big hello to you both,what an experience in laos.it is wonderfull to follow your journey,the emarald hills,majestic rivers,gracefull temples oh what avibrant culture,and as you said friendly smiling children,lao sculputures carved in wooden nagu,all of these and so much more,(that make laos a southeast asian gem)not forgetting si phan don(four thousand islands)oh well its goodbye to the year of the rat time to wellcome the year of the ox.people born in the year of the ox are said to make great leaders,dependaple,calm,&modest with great inate ability to achive great things.faries oxen include barack obama,walt disney and vincent van gogh.thank you so much for the private email re buddhas in a row what a spritual sight.and yes we both enjoyed malta 350 churches on the island (not a prayer flag in sight so we lit a candle)so as the buddha would say(may you both be well and happy) love&peace from k&fxx |
| 16th January 2009 lizz and matt | A road less travelled - From: A road less pedalled What a fantastic journey, Nicholas and Jen it is by far for us the most amazing blogg we have read from you, it sums up what the journey is all about. Meeting the real people in those far away places, the simple life they live, their needs met by the most basic of want's. A friendly smile, a wave, these things must have made you feel very humble at times, i felt humble reading about it. The photographs are stunning!! Take care on your journey, enjoy the moment, love as always Liz and matt xxxxxxx |
| 7th January 2009 Wilb and Taff | Bonne Annee! - From: 2 bikes in Bangkok Happy new year you two! Wow! You have been to so many places since we last read your blogs. Absolutely fasinating and the photography is superb! ( Don't get too big headed about that comment!) We hope you are both OK and enjoy the rest of your adventure. Won't be long till you see your mum mow, and Pam and Bren Loads of love Wiso and Taff. PS We shall be grandparents in June! |
| 4th January 2009 Mum and Dad Marie and John | Two to very nice people in Laos,2009 - From: 2 bikes in Bangkok Hello Nicholas,Hello Jen xx Hope that you both are well and we all send are best of wishes to you both thay are in thoughts of health,peace,love,serenety,and wisdom.To day Leon,Michelle,Rebecca,Vikki,Sharne.and Les,came for sunday lunch we had a nice day.As you know Leon and |
| 1st January 2009 Mum and Dad Marie andJohn | Happy new year - From: 2 bikes in Bangkok IT IS NOW THE FINAL MINIUTE OF 2008 TO YOU .THE FIRE WORKES AND THE BELLS ARE RINGING HAPPY NEW YEAR BOTH XX.OUR BEST .WISHES,TO YOU BOTH AS WE ARE NOW IN TO 2009 XX.LOVE MUM AND DAD MARIE AND JOHN. |
| 31st December 2008 mum | New Year - From: 2 bikes in Bangkok Hi to you both.Happy New Year. I wander where you will be for the New Year. We are having an Indian meal with Steph, John, Pam and Bren. Hope you will be enjoying a great meal too. Hope to speak to you soon. Lots of love Mumxxxxxxxx |
| 29th December 2008 lizz and matt | 2 bikes in Bangkok - From: 2 bikes in Bangkok Hello Nicholas and Jen, Hope you both had a lovely Christmas, we all thought about you both on Christmas Day, hope you are both well. It is freezing cold here and according to the weather forcast it's going to get much colder, Brrrrr!!!!! Nicholas your mums just come to visit so you know we will chat for a couple of hours now. Take care of yourselves speak to you both soon, lots of love Lizz and Mattxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 29th December 2008 mum | vietnam - From: 2 bikes in Bangkok Hi to you both Apparently Top Gear last night was about biking through Vietnam. I'm going to try and download it to show you when you get back. I didn't see it but someone in work did and said the scenery was lovely. Hope you are both well Lots of love mumxxxxxxxxxx |
| 25th December 2008 from us all | Christmas wishes..... - From: 2 bikes in Bangkok Hello to you both , Happy Christmas to you both. We are in Leon and Michelles with Rebecca, Vikki, Les and Sharne. We've eaten and done presents. We've had a lovely time. Leon put on a great spread and we've really been well looked after. What a happy day. Rebecca and Vikki have opened their gifts of you and send their thanks, with lots of love. Dad says they'd be nice worn with trousers. The girls pulled a face to say 'what ever' Sharne and Les are wearing their festive house jumpers hand knitted in Peru. Very smart they look too. Thank you for the photograph. It is lovely to have a momento of you from your travels, what a handsome couple you are. Hope you are having a wheelie good time on the bikes? take the scenery in, peace and serenity, going through the country under your own steam. Looking forward to hearing of your adventures as we know that this part of the journey is something you've really looked forward too. So from us all, in our hearts and thoughts. We have thought of you throughout the day. Continue to stay safe and well. Best wishes as always and our love as always We wish you a merry Christmas, we wish you a merry Christmas.....we wish you a merry Christmas and speak to you in the New Year......haha Love Mum and Dad P.s the cracker jokes are the best ever this year...... What happen when Mrs Snowman falls out with Mr Snowman........ She gives him the cold shoulder. Why did the king go to the dentist....... To get his teeth crowned. Bit of cracker trivia for you.... How many black squares on a chess board..........(answers in the next post) (or was that the worst ever??) Love Mum and Dad (and Leon, Michelle, Rebecca, Vikki, Sharne and Les) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX |
| 25th December 2008 Mum and Dad Marie and John | Happy Christmas, - From: 2 bikes in Bangkok Good morring to both of youxx. Sook san wan Crist-mut to you both. |
| 24th December 2008 Pam & Bren | Happy Xmas - From: 2 bikes in Bangkok wishing you both a wonderful Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year. Take care of each other and see you in February. Love Pam & Bren |
| 23rd December 2008 mum | Christmas - From: 2 bikes in Bangkok Merry Christmas to you both. Love and miss you loads. Will be thinking of you on Christmas Day. Lots of love mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 23rd December 2008 Laura Chapman | Merry Xmas - From: 2 bikes in Bangkok Wow, what an adventure so far!! Have a good xmas and all the best for the new year. Take care guys. lots of love Laura and Andrew. xxx |
| 23rd December 2008 Mum and Dad Marie and John | 2 bikes in Bangkok - From: 2 bikes in Bangkok Hello Nicholas Hello Jenxx we hope that you both are well.Once again we have enjoyed reading your travelblog it is just amazing the photography is beauitiful excellent visualy and breath taking.The summary all so holds a lot of history, excellent feed back of information. And Jen i loved the photo of you with your feet dangaling in the fish tank amazing, what an experience and what a sight as Sharne said what a way to have a pedicure done.Park your feet hear fish allowed to nibble,o and speaking of nibbles Nicholas the photo of you haveing pig organ soup, with chop stickes? come on now son where are your manners you use a spoon.o and Jen i bet that your parents did tell you not to put your feet in the fish tank and dont sit on the table? Wheelie tut tut .O and yes how is the cycleing going as you are hopeing to cycle and arrive in Laos for christmas i hope you make it with out to meny puntures.Both take care are love to you bothxxxx |
| 10th December 2008 michael Grannell | Pigs Organ soup eh! - From: 2 bikes in Bangkok Hello to you both, glad to see that you're both really enjoying it. I have been thinking about why Nick wouldn't put his feet in the fish tank but then I remember him at footy.... the fish would of mistaken his whole lower legs for dead skin!!! Sorry mate. It's nice to see that the canteen soup has prepared you well for some of the local delacacies, I bet it tasyed better than some of the soups in work! Hope you enjoy the cycling and I look forward to hearing from you both soon. Mike, Mel & Ellie |
| 9th December 2008 Alan R | Bus Rides - From: 2 bikes in Bangkok Hey Nick. 14 hours on a clapped-out bus!! Is this the same guy that moaned about a 3/4 hour mini-bus ride in Poland with a few of the locals? |