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Oh wow! It's absolutely stunning! What a beautiful piece of work.
From Blog: Random Photo Blog
Date: 24th December 2012
Very useful info about London - La Spezia
Thanks John for getting your round tuit! I am most impressed by your objectivity and now I understand why you were both so knackered by the time you got home.
From Blog: Freighter Travel Notes
Very useful info about London - La Spezia
Thanks John for getting your round tuit! I am most impressed by your objectivity and now I understand why you were both so knackered by the time you got home.
From Blog: Freighter Travel Notes
Date: 28th November 2012
Now this is what we were all waiting for...
and it's good that you deleted the previous short blog as editing it with all this additional information would have left it off the Front Page where it belongs. Posting the menus sure distinguishes freighters from cruise lines...not sure what I would have done when a plate of sheep's liver was put in front of me. We look forward to your next update!
From Blog: Freighter Travel Notes: La Spezia to Valencia
Now this is what we were all waiting for...
and it's good that you deleted the previous short blog as editing it with all this additional information would have left it off the Front Page where it belongs. Posting the menus sure distinguishes freighters from cruise lines...not sure what I would have done when a plate of sheep's liver was put in front of me. We look forward to your next update!
From Blog: Freighter Travel Notes: La Spezia to Valencia
Date: 28th November 2012
Sheeps Liver
tastes great when it is cooked well. It's called "Lambs Fry" in the UK and is a traditional breakfast dish. I will continue to distinguish my freighter blogs so that they can be identified by others who might want to try out this form of transport. It is not for everyone. You need to be able to keep yourself entertained or enjoy your own company.
From Blog: Freighter Travel Notes: La Spezia to Valencia
Sheeps Liver
tastes great when it is cooked well. It's called "Lambs Fry" in the UK and is a traditional breakfast dish. I will continue to distinguish my freighter blogs so that they can be identified by others who might want to try out this form of transport. It is not for everyone. You need to be able to keep yourself entertained or enjoy your own company.
From Blog: Freighter Travel Notes: La Spezia to Valencia
Date: 20th November 2012
Please complete the blogs for your trip...
you need at least 500 words and four pictures to get on the Front Page. I know it is hard to find the time, but we do enjoy reading them.
From Blog: Home safely
Please complete the blogs for your trip...
you need at least 500 words and four pictures to get on the Front Page. I know it is hard to find the time, but we do enjoy reading them.
From Blog: Home safely
Date: 22nd November 2012
Patience is a virtue!
Thanks for the comment. Others have said the same. Unfortunately, life has many distractions but I am working on the blogs. They are written. I just need to find the time to type them up. Will get them done soon.
From Blog: Home safely
Patience is a virtue!
Thanks for the comment. Others have said the same. Unfortunately, life has many distractions but I am working on the blogs. They are written. I just need to find the time to type them up. Will get them done soon.
From Blog: Home safely
Date: 25th October 2012
Very interesting blog
This blog has been highlighted on Travelblog's Facebook page as other people are sure to uncover a lot of useful information from your story. I have a question, how does the cost compare to being on a cruise boat?
From Blog: Freighter Travel Notes
Very interesting blog
This blog has been highlighted on Travelblog's Facebook page as other people are sure to uncover a lot of useful information from your story. I have a question, how does the cost compare to being on a cruise boat?
From Blog: Freighter Travel Notes
Date: 25th October 2012
It's a lot cheaper
but you don't get the entertainment or the food you get on a cruise. Our 13 day trip cost slightly less than $1000 each. In comparison, we recently took a 10 day cruise which cost over $2000 each.
From Blog: Freighter Travel Notes
It's a lot cheaper
but you don't get the entertainment or the food you get on a cruise. Our 13 day trip cost slightly less than $1000 each. In comparison, we recently took a 10 day cruise which cost over $2000 each.
From Blog: Freighter Travel Notes
Date: 22nd October 2012
So glad you are home safely. What a fabulous trip you've had. Life goes on here. Love Mary
From Blog: Home safely
So glad you are home safely. What a fabulous trip you've had. Life goes on here. Love Mary
From Blog: Home safely
Date: 22nd October 2012
Awesome Blog
Hello, I ran across this under the New Blog section and found this fascinating. What a great story with details to make it informative as well as interesting. I hope you to see more of your blogs.
From Blog: Freighter Travel Notes
Awesome Blog
Hello, I ran across this under the New Blog section and found this fascinating. What a great story with details to make it informative as well as interesting. I hope you to see more of your blogs.
From Blog: Freighter Travel Notes
Date: 22nd October 2012
Fascinating
Sounds like a hurry up and wait situation. Interesting they kept changing the times. Looks like you're having a grand time and the rooms are much larger than I would expect. Can't wait to hear more.
From Blog: Freighter Travel Notes
Fascinating
Sounds like a hurry up and wait situation. Interesting they kept changing the times. Looks like you're having a grand time and the rooms are much larger than I would expect. Can't wait to hear more.
From Blog: Freighter Travel Notes
Date: 12th October 2012
Think I'm missing something
Hi John and Sylvie I suspect you are having a great (and busy) time. I seem to have missed your report on your journey to Italy to pick up the boat. Have not been able to get on the machine much as Ian monopolises it searching for a job. Hope you are both well and happy and to hear from you soon. love Wendy
From Blog: Escaping from the snow
Think I'm missing something
Hi John and Sylvie I suspect you are having a great (and busy) time. I seem to have missed your report on your journey to Italy to pick up the boat. Have not been able to get on the machine much as Ian monopolises it searching for a job. Hope you are both well and happy and to hear from you soon. love Wendy
From Blog: Escaping from the snow
Date: 21st September 2012
Finally caught up.
Dear Sylvia and John, firstly I have to say condolences to you both over the death of Jacinta, but so pleased that you were able to be there with her when she died. More about this when you get back to Oz. Thinking of you often and hoping that the rest of your trip is safe and happy. love Marg xx
From Blog: A month in the UK
Finally caught up.
Dear Sylvia and John, firstly I have to say condolences to you both over the death of Jacinta, but so pleased that you were able to be there with her when she died. More about this when you get back to Oz. Thinking of you often and hoping that the rest of your trip is safe and happy. love Marg xx
From Blog: A month in the UK
Date: 15th September 2012
Lovely to meet you @ Harpenden rail station
Hello John and Sylvia! It was so lovely to meet you and get a chance to chat at the rail station in Harpenden. (I was the woman who held Sylvia's coffee while you both got your bags on the train... still feel guilty about letting you do that, but you seemed insistent!) I am happy to see you made it to the coast and across the Atlantic in good time. I once had a travelling life, and meeting you has helped me realise I have to get back to it and to make sure I treat life as a journey, with many places and people to meet and explore. I will make sure to check out your blog and your journey from time to time, and perhaps we will meet again one day! Safe journey, Mieke
Lovely to meet you @ Harpenden rail station
Hello John and Sylvia! It was so lovely to meet you and get a chance to chat at the rail station in Harpenden. (I was the woman who held Sylvia's coffee while you both got your bags on the train... still feel guilty about letting you do that, but you seemed insistent!) I am happy to see you made it to the coast and across the Atlantic in good time. I once had a travelling life, and meeting you has helped me realise I have to get back to it and to make sure I treat life as a journey, with many places and people to meet and explore. I will make sure to check out your blog and your journey from time to time, and perhaps we will meet again one day! Safe journey, Mieke
Date: 23rd September 2012
Made it to Seattle
Hi Mieke. Thanks for your message. After managing to survive hurricane Leslie in the Atlantic, we just avoided another in Boston. It hit the day after we left. Our train to Seattle from Boston was delayed 10 hours due to a derailment ahead of us but we are still on track to get to Vancouver for our cruise ship next Wednesday. Getting a bit tired now after two months on the road and looking forward to the laziness of a cruise. Have you subscribed to the blog? You will be notified each time we publish a new one. John & Sylvia.
Made it to Seattle
Hi Mieke. Thanks for your message. After managing to survive hurricane Leslie in the Atlantic, we just avoided another in Boston. It hit the day after we left. Our train to Seattle from Boston was delayed 10 hours due to a derailment ahead of us but we are still on track to get to Vancouver for our cruise ship next Wednesday. Getting a bit tired now after two months on the road and looking forward to the laziness of a cruise. Have you subscribed to the blog? You will be notified each time we publish a new one. John & Sylvia.
Date: 15th September 2012
Your Travels
Hi John & Sylvia. Fantastic blog - what a holiday. Love you both. Mary
From Blog: A month in the UK
Your Travels
Hi John & Sylvia. Fantastic blog - what a holiday. Love you both. Mary
From Blog: A month in the UK
Date: 15th September 2012
USA
Hi Mary, can't respond on phone or email yet, so just to let you know that we are in Boston now, and leave on the train to Chicago on Monday. Can you obtain the address for Mary Doyle, I've decided that I'll try and embroider a label for her quilt, (not being confident in my stitching abilities, but I'll try) 25 days on the ship from Vancouver should just about do it!! love John and Sylvie.
From Blog: A month in the UK
USA
Hi Mary, can't respond on phone or email yet, so just to let you know that we are in Boston now, and leave on the train to Chicago on Monday. Can you obtain the address for Mary Doyle, I've decided that I'll try and embroider a label for her quilt, (not being confident in my stitching abilities, but I'll try) 25 days on the ship from Vancouver should just about do it!! love John and Sylvie.
From Blog: A month in the UK
Date: 15th September 2012
Condolences and Congratulations
Hi John and Sylvia, it sounds like you Packed a lot into your UK trip, firstly We are sorry to hear about your sister John, thankfully you were able to see her before she died. Also many congratulations to both you and Sylvia on getting married, I do hope that you have many happy years of travel ahead of you! Take care KJ
From Blog: A month in the UK
Condolences and Congratulations
Hi John and Sylvia, it sounds like you Packed a lot into your UK trip, firstly We are sorry to hear about your sister John, thankfully you were able to see her before she died. Also many congratulations to both you and Sylvia on getting married, I do hope that you have many happy years of travel ahead of you! Take care KJ
From Blog: A month in the UK
Date: 8th September 2012
hello
Hi Sylvia and John Wow you trip looks amazing. John your bloggs are fantastic wish I could write like that. cant wait to catch up again lorraine
From Blog: Athens
hello
Hi Sylvia and John Wow you trip looks amazing. John your bloggs are fantastic wish I could write like that. cant wait to catch up again lorraine
From Blog: Athens
Date: 15th September 2012
Catching up with boys birthdays
Hi Lor, just to say happy birthday to Antony, we were at sea so couldn't get any connections. In Boston at present, having trouble with my (new) phone. I'm jinxed I think. love Sylv and John.
From Blog: Athens
Catching up with boys birthdays
Hi Lor, just to say happy birthday to Antony, we were at sea so couldn't get any connections. In Boston at present, having trouble with my (new) phone. I'm jinxed I think. love Sylv and John.
From Blog: Athens
Date: 31st July 2012
Actually, with only 12 days to cross North America...
taking the train is a great option.
From Blog: Athens
Actually, with only 12 days to cross North America...
taking the train is a great option.
From Blog: Athens
Date: 29th July 2012
Nice to see you travelling
Hey John and Syliva, great to see yo are travelling and lets us read some one elses blog. Happy safe travels. Kangaroojack
From Blog: Athens
Nice to see you travelling
Hey John and Syliva, great to see yo are travelling and lets us read some one elses blog. Happy safe travels. Kangaroojack
From Blog: Athens
Date: 27th July 2012
I see that Sylvia doesn't like to fly...
although your statement that "For what was probably her last flight, it was a memorable one." has too much finality to it. I had the forboding sense that this was her last "Bucket List" trip. Say it's not so! I also saw that you haven't planned your US itinerary yet from Boston to Vancouver from 14 - 26 September. I would be pleased to make a suggestion if you wish, and tell me what you are interested in seeing...cities, national parks, history, etc. I would hope that I could route you through Woodland Park, Colorado too, for lunch at our home...we are on the way and near national parks. Also I would need to know what modes of transportation you would consider (e.g., fly between the East Coast and Denver and then rent a car the rest of the way).
From Blog: Athens
I see that Sylvia doesn't like to fly...
although your statement that "For what was probably her last flight, it was a memorable one." has too much finality to it. I had the forboding sense that this was her last "Bucket List" trip. Say it's not so! I also saw that you haven't planned your US itinerary yet from Boston to Vancouver from 14 - 26 September. I would be pleased to make a suggestion if you wish, and tell me what you are interested in seeing...cities, national parks, history, etc. I would hope that I could route you through Woodland Park, Colorado too, for lunch at our home...we are on the way and near national parks. Also I would need to know what modes of transportation you would consider (e.g., fly between the East Coast and Denver and then rent a car the rest of the way).
From Blog: Athens
Date: 30th July 2012
Sylvia and Flying
Nope. That was definitely Sylvia's last flight. Thanks for your suggestions regarding our US itinerary but I think we may just go to Boston, Chicago and Seattle as we will travelling by train to Vancouver.
From Blog: Athens
Sylvia and Flying
Nope. That was definitely Sylvia's last flight. Thanks for your suggestions regarding our US itinerary but I think we may just go to Boston, Chicago and Seattle as we will travelling by train to Vancouver.
From Blog: Athens
Where we live now 
Where John comes from 
Countries we have visited 
D MJ Binkley
Dave & Merry Jo Binkley
Maybe the title should have been....
Getting ready to go no where. That is a nasty blow out. Glad you were safe.
From Blog: Getting Ready to go