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| 28th August 2006 Joel | Re: Camels forever!! - From: Freestyling in Tunisia From my little experience I would rather walk through the Sahara Desert than ride a camel! :P |
| 28th August 2006 Botsalano | Camels forever!! - From: Freestyling in Tunisia Top blog! Loved the stories and photos. You didn't mention camels as a means of transport for those enquiring!!! Perhaps you should promote these too!!! |
| 28th August 2006 Colin | No wonder they play soccer! - From: Cruising Croatia Great stories and top photos..... but no sand on the beaches... no wonder they play so much soccer! Look forward to your next adventure! |
| 27th August 2006 Joel | Re: transport - From: Freestyling in Tunisia Hey Kel most of the time we got around on louages these are combi vans that do most routes. if i remember the colours right its yellow stripe-regional, blue stripe-between bigger towns and red stripe-the long hauls between major cities. you sometimes have a wait a while until the louage is full but i think we waited max 30 minutes. Apart from buses which seem pretty infrequent this is about the only way to get around. and its pretty cheap too! :P |
| 27th August 2006 Kel | transport - From: Freestyling in Tunisia Thanks Joel, we have travelled through both Morocco and Egypt - in both places found it easy to just hire a car with driver to take us around to where wherever, do you know if this is easy and if it is cheap to do in Tunisia? We like having the flexability of not planning but don't have the time to do the buses/trains etc (on 4 week break from Aust). So any other info about getting around would be great! |
| 25th August 2006 JC | Bintang for Life!!! - From: Cruising Croatia The photos are indeed awesome Anna, no, no praise for you Joel! I guess if the water is dark blue, then it must be extra extra clean... I can only imagine that the beach at Ostia near Rome was classified as a very dark red! |
| 25th August 2006 Nessa | Cruising Croatia <--- so jealous!! - From: Cruising Croatia as my title says.. im soo jealous of u!! its realli good to see your have the time of ur life!! croatia looks too beautiful aswell!! the weather looks wayy totally nicer than here.. (its raining!) well take care n keep having HEAPS of fun!!! n i know u wont mind bein alone for the next month.. coz then u can go to the shops when ever u want.. n u know its 24/7!! dont kid ya self!!! take care hun xo |
| 23rd August 2006 Joel | Re: Sidi Driss - From: Freestyling in Tunisia Hey Kel Great to hear that youre going to Tunisia, youll love it! The Sidi Driss cost 16 Dinar per night with breakfast included. (Dinner is an extra 5 Dinah and is a great couscous and meat meal with omelettes and watermelon) I was with one friend in a 6 person room and I think there were only about 5 other people spread out throughout the whole hotel, most of them backpackers. It seems that package tours dont include sleeping at the hotel but at about 9am the bus loads of tourists start arriving and continue throughout the day. I became part of the set, and their photos, as they watched me eating my breakfast in one of the smaller rooms above the courtyard... :P Hope that helps! If you have any more questions just email me on joelmeadows@gmail.com |
| 23rd August 2006 Kel | Sidi Driss - From: Freestyling in Tunisia Hiya we are heading to Tunisia in a couple of weeks and wonder how much it costs to stay in Sidi Driss, your photo's look great! Is it a backpackers or a Hotel ie price per night/showers etc?? Any advice would be great!! Cheers Kel |
| 15th August 2006 Daniel H | - From: Freestyling in Tunisia Hey Joel. It was cool to read about the wedding you went to, lots of bridesmaids no doubt, eh? Too bad about the camel ride but at least you got to see the south of Tunisia and the Sahara. Have fun in Eastern Europe and keep the blogs coming. Dan |
| 12th August 2006 Michael | Fantastic blog - From: Freestyling in Tunisia Joel, your blogs just get better and better mate! Loved the photos (great doors! =P), hearing more about the ferry ordeal, and the story about the wedding feast in Jemnah... That sounded amazing, what an experience (more than makes up for the dodgy camel trip hey?). Looking forward to your next blog, as always. =) And if travelling in Europe gets too expensive for you, you could always join me for some adventures round South East Asia instead?! =D |
| 11th August 2006 anonymous admirer | oooh yeah - From: Freestyling in Tunisia Yeah, that Justin sure is a totally awesome guy. Probably one of the best guys in the WORLD! So undeniably cool and also so ridiculosly attractive... |
| 11th August 2006 Barbara | Fast Work! - From: Freestyling in Tunisia Wow! You got your blog up so quickly Joel! Fantastic adventures. I loved the photo of the camel shadows and the sand roses reminded me of the ones we got from the Namib Desert on our travels there. What a privilege to have an insider's view of the Tunisian wedding celebrations! |
| 11th August 2006 Penny | Better than a Friday night at home - From: Freestyling in Tunisia Hey Joel, your travel tales enlivened my very dull Friday night at home, I think I am as sorry you have finished your jouneys with Justin as you are! |
| 11th August 2006 zichung | golly gosh - From: Freestyling in Tunisia u were at tatooine!! lucky boy (with a door fetish) |
| 9th August 2006 sprucemoose | Happy birthday! - From: “Traveling is the ruin of all happiness! There's no looking at a building after seeing Italy” Fanny Burney Go the ancient roman toga hey. How very liberating and comfortable! The photos of the dolomites are indeed fascinating. Pity you left out Rome, we had such a good time imitating Ancient Romans. How sad that this is the last night of our travels together! The end of one era, but there will be many more. Freestyle travelling for life! |
| 3rd August 2006 Barbara | A 21st to remember! - From: “Traveling is the ruin of all happiness! There's no looking at a building after seeing Italy” Fanny Burney What a way to celebrate your 21st! Joel, thanks for a great blog; I felt like I was there with you! Wish I could have been!! Maybe you guys could introduce toga-wearing back here. The hiking looked fantastic as did the beaches. I'm glad you had a break from bread and cheese for your birthday! Look forward to hearing about Tunisia! |
| 2nd August 2006 Penny | Great sights, great look - From: “Traveling is the ruin of all happiness! There's no looking at a building after seeing Italy” Fanny Burney I am sure not many can do a toga as much justice as you did and not many Aussies can claim to have worn a toga in Rome on their 21st. The photos are as always beautiful and your travels fascinating. |
| 1st August 2006 ziggy | insert wolf whistle - From: “Traveling is the ruin of all happiness! There's no looking at a building after seeing Italy” Fanny Burney you're quite the sexy man in that dress |
| 1st August 2006 Colin | Too good to go with a toga! - From: “Traveling is the ruin of all happiness! There's no looking at a building after seeing Italy” Fanny Burney Another brilliant effort, Joel! Happy 21st - what a place to turn 21!! Photos are breathtaking... your commentary is good too so keep it flowing. Looking forward to Tunisia! |
| 1st August 2006 Morgan | Missing my travel buddy... - From: “Traveling is the ruin of all happiness! There's no looking at a building after seeing Italy” Fanny Burney Hey Joel! Hope you guys are having a great time. It was great meeting up with yall in Barc. Can't wait til you're back in Vienna. It's a total drag here with no one around. You and me can hit up the first Kaiko night together. xoxo m |
| 26th July 2006 Brett | Happy Bday - From: "Theres no point in living if you cant feel alive" - Elektra King (The World Is Not Enough) Hey dude..its tha 26th today..i have sent bout 4 emails since ur bday tryina say happy bday but they keep getin sent rite bak..nyways jus wanted to say happy 21st,hope u get this and keep livin it up..take care..brett |
| 25th July 2006 Kati | - From: "Theres no point in living if you cant feel alive" - Elektra King (The World Is Not Enough) OH, My GOD! Te nem vagy normális:) Just tell me, when you are somewhere around Hungary! Have fun! Kati |
| 25th July 2006 Ross | Awesome - From: Viva Sanfermin!!! TOORRROOO! Great blog Joel, looks like you are having an amazing time. Hope you had a great birthday too mate. Keep up the good work! |
| 25th July 2006 Penny | Adrenaline junkie? - From: "Theres no point in living if you cant feel alive" - Elektra King (The World Is Not Enough) Two more fantastic stories Joel, with the bulls and the bungy - although I am happy to be a vicarious adrenaline junkie! |
| 19th July 2006 Daniel H | The name's Meadows, Joel Meadows - From: "Theres no point in living if you cant feel alive" - Elektra King (The World Is Not Enough) Joel, first you foil a robbery and then escape over the highest bungee in the world. Excellent. Truly you are worthy of 007 status |
| 19th July 2006 Linda and Tim | Holy Mackrel! - From: "Theres no point in living if you cant feel alive" - Elektra King (The World Is Not Enough) I am very glad to say "rather you than me!!" Although I feel very boring now compared to all the exciting things you have done but at the end of the day I will always be a big chicken!! |
| 19th July 2006 Linda and Tim | Phew we're exhausted! - From: Viva Sanfermin!!! TOORRROOO! Well done young man - you are a great story teller and the photos are beautiful! Keep safe lots of love from us 2 xx |
| 18th July 2006 Dad | What rush will you do next?! - From: "Theres no point in living if you cant feel alive" - Elektra King (The World Is Not Enough) Joel, I got scared just looking at your photos!!! Thanks for the phone call after the event. We could hear the excitement in your voice - your heart rate must have gone off the scale! Keep the blogs coming. Blessings |
| 18th July 2006 :-) dubble D ;-) | DD calling Skippy - From: Viva Sanfermin!!! TOORRROOO! Hey Joel, I didn't find time to read all of your Blog but i saw your makeover LOL . No realy piercing looks nice and hair is better :-) I hope to see you soon online sometime. We should catch up with some skype or something. (p.s. I will probably go to Portugal at the end of august :-) ) stay save and don't forget to jump the bridge ;-) >>>that is saver than the bulls. Greetzz Liekele |
| 18th July 2006 sprucemoose | The Boy: The Hair - From: Viva Sanfermin!!! TOORRROOO! Joel, great blog, great photos. Fortunately, your photos have some dashing spunk with beautiful hair driving all the women around the world orgasmic with his captivating charm, cheeky smile, slender face and sexy body. Yet I wouldn't really define it as a haircut; since I'm quite sure he has not actually HAD his hair cut, nor would I even go so far as to call it a hairstyle... probably just call it hair. |
| 15th July 2006 Barbara | Whew! You survived! - From: Viva Sanfermin!!! TOORRROOO! I knew you would do it Joel and am so glad it went without mishap!! I prayed a lot!! It was great to see the photos as Michael didn't have his camera with him when he did it! It sounds like you are having a great time. Say hi to Baz and JC for me. Look after yourselves! |
| 15th July 2006 The Boys | The Hair - From: Viva Sanfermin!!! TOORRROOO! Joel, great blog, great photos. Unfortunately your blogs are being overshadowed by an evil and manevolent force, thats right I am talking about Justin's machevelian haircut. It is here to destroy us all!!!! |
| 14th July 2006 Colin | What a great buzz you had!! - From: Viva Sanfermin!!! TOORRROOO! The adrenaline rushes just keep on coming!! Great to read of your experiences in Spain, dodging the bulls. I too am fascinated by Guell's work and think La SaGrada Familia is just so amazing - the church as a living growing organism. Thanks for a great blog, Dad. |
| 4th July 2006 Daniel H | - From: World Cup Fever! Great Entry Joel. My favourite part was the half naked man on the beach advertising cheese photo, Unfortunately ruined by some goon with a silly afro! See you in 2 and 1/2 weeks. |
| 4th July 2006 Justin | Werd - From: Escargots and Chateaux! Great photos Joel! Paris sounds like it is still awesome second time around. Versailles looks really amazing. |
| 3rd July 2006 Penny | - From: Escargots and Chateaux! Beautiful photos again Joel. I have a friend whose daughter is heading to Europe at Christmas so I will be sending on your blogs for her and her boyfriend to use as a guide! We are off to East Africa on Wednesday, rather different than looking at castles! Keep well, Love Penny. |
| 1st July 2006 Barbara | Go the Socceroos - From: World Cup Fever! You did a good job capturing the atmosphere of the World Cup; it must have been awesome to have been there! I loved the photo of the German police on roller blades. Can I have the address of Denis's friends?? Say hi to Justin and Barry ! |
| 1st July 2006 Barbara | Bonjour Joel! - From: Escargots and Chateaux! Les escargots this time in Paris after les grenouilles last time!! Well done! Great photos Joel. I have bought a camera the same brand and model as yours; just hope I can take as impressive shots!! Versailles looks incredible as does the Eiffel tower. It is hard to believe that it is two and a half years since we were all together at the top of the Eiffel tower. A bientot! |
| 1st July 2006 Dad | Paris on the cheap! - From: Escargots and Chateaux! Well Joel and Barry... you have been able to see heaps of Paris with little expenditure! Reselling the tickets to the Louvre, going by bike, great effort! Loved the photos of the various chateaus. Amazing architecture. Looking forward to news of Spain! Blessings Dad |
| 30th June 2006 Fraz | lucky people - From: World Cup Fever! hey guys....i wish i was there with you guys.....the world cup atmosphere wudve been awesome!! not the same watching it on a big tv.....especially without ur stupid ideas like the hot air baloons to keep us awake ;) haha....long live football!! |
| 30th June 2006 Fraz | budapest rox!! - From: Back to Budapest! hey man.....nice to see how the places we visited look in the summer....so green and colourful!! nice stuff.....keep up the good work boy!! |
| 27th June 2006 justin | good work - From: World Cup Fever! hey joel, great blog. summed up that stage of the journey pretty well! its pretty cool to read on another perception of the same holiday. i especially liked the photo of the cheese advertising of the half-naked-man-on-a-beach... i myself look quite handsome in it, if i dont say so myself :p |
| 26th June 2006 Your Shocker | erm.. grm,.. - From: World Cup Fever! Joel,. now THAT is a horrible haircut!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.. when I saw it I just went,. "what the.... " hehe... no wonder you didn't tell me :P but by the time I'll see you again it will hopefully be longer,. or mucher shorter .. haha ... big hug.. |
| 6th June 2006 jumse | good work joelo - From: Stand and fight or run... RUN!!! sounds like ur still having a sweet time man, nice photos aswell (Y) From jumse P.S. you need to get back into the gym so u can bash dudes that try to mug you ;) |
| 26th May 2006 Ádám | Ádám red your blog - From: Stand and fight or run... RUN!!! Hi Joel! It was really interesting to shoot a glance to your blog. I think that you will enjoy your time in Europe and this exchange period will give you experiences, you will never forget in your life! PS: your style of writing is really impressive! Bye Joel! :-) |
| 22nd May 2006 guus | nice one! - From: Stand and fight or run... RUN!!! I know it is tough to combine Auschwitz with the partybus, but you did a good job skippy !! (except for mis-spelling my name ofcourse!! GUUS). |
| 21st May 2006 Liekele | Nice words Joel - From: Stand and fight or run... RUN!!! I agree on your words. :-) |
| 19th May 2006 Barbara | Sobering experiences - From: Stand and fight or run... RUN!!! Your time in Krakow certainly won't be easily forgotten. I appreciated your reflections on the Death Camps and as you say it is a place that everyone should visit if they are able. Make sure you read The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne and The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Take care out walking at night!! |
| 19th May 2006 Ruth | - From: Back to Budapest! Hej Joel! Really enjoyed reading about all the places you visited and all your experiences so far - awesome! Your snow-boarding must have been an adrenal-pumping experience - like sky-diving, eh! Your photos are great too - and thanks for your postcard. Looking forward to reading more of your hair-raising adventures! Take care, Lots of love, Nana-Ruth XX |
