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| 28th October 2009 Keith and Pete | No halloween celebration! - From: Bone Church in the Czech Republic I know that if you are an American, halloween is a time of masquerading. But remember that in Europe, November 1 and 2 are celebrated as All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day. These holidays are very reserved, family times set aside for remembering relatives, and not at all like Halloween in the states! I hope you will treat them as such when in this beautifully decorated church! You will be in a church, not at a party! |
| 28th October 2009 Russ T | Halloween - From: Bone Church in the Czech Republic I'm planning on heading to the Church of Bones for this upcoming Halloween. Have no idea if anything is planned but I can't wait to see this place. |
| 28th September 2009 mustefe | student - From: Happy Christmas 2007, Happy New Year 2008 from Krakow hi i need to take in happy new years in Poland so i need some in formation ,,,,, im stay in Ukraine |
| 7th August 2009 James Husiak | Love this Stuff. - From: Poland's Winged Calvary wins at Vienna - Victoria Wiedenska Hey, this is great history. My grandfather's family raised horses for these guys. I know that people do not get along,hence we must have a strong military. Great website. Hail to JanIII and the Polish Hussaria. hail to the brave Austrian and German defenders of Vienna. Tremendous topic I have read much of it. |
| 15th July 2009 Brenda | - From: Our mini visit to "Mini" Thanks for sharing Peet. I was glad to get a blog from you again. You have become quite the writer. Katie looks great! Love you, Brenda |
| 15th July 2009 Brenda & Lou | MINI - From: Our mini visit to "Mini" HI! You are still on the go, I see. As usual, you have some great pictures. Hope your transition back to the States has been good. We just returned from a family reunion in southern IL - Hoyleton, where our German grandparents began - a truly remarkable event that we do every other summer during the Hofbrau. There were 52 of us this time, from coast to coast. Before that , CO Springs where our son and wife and Lou's Dad and sister reside. Next week, we meet up with our 4 kids and a spouse on Lake Michigan. And - I understand your comment about family time. Brenda |
| 15th July 2009 Gosia Fennell | Greetings from NYC - From: Our mini visit to "Mini" Hello Pete and Keith, It is always good to read about your trips and get inspired. We have just returned back from Maine (Monhegan) and we believe that it is the most beautiful island in America - check it out :) Take care and enjoy your summer time. Gosia |
| 8th May 2009 liliram | Re-reading your blog again..... - From: In Vincent's steps, through Arles Just browsed through your blogs again (they're such a joy to read) and noticed how often you post photos of windows. I like them. Maybe you should have a blog with all these window pictures from everywhere! |
| 2nd May 2009 5 Swedish Meatballs | I can't wait! - From: In Athens, you say "good morning" not "squid !" Our only trip without the kids will be to Greece - and your photos (which are spectacular - LOVE the full moon!) have re-ignited my interest in going. I was in a mindset of just wanting to go home (2 months of sabbatical left), so thanks for curbing that... I also hope we have a moment where Jeff is on the floor with the locals! Maria |
| 2nd May 2009 5 Swedish Meatballs | Another "I Wish" - From: Bone Church in the Czech Republic This place will go on my list of things I wish we had seen... Great photos and I like the take on recycling! |
| 25th March 2009 Debra Terry | - From: Our Last Supper in Milan WOW! What an adventure to say the very least. USA must seem boring in lots of ways. Just in time for the constant bad economic news...Please email when you get settled in NC. |
| 25th March 2009 gail | Memories - From: Our Last Supper in Milan Thank You for sharing your adventures with me. I'll never forget all the pictures, history, and most of all your comments on every tour you took. It has been great to see Europe through your eyes. What a gift you have given your family and friends. Welcome home to good old NC! I hope we see you soon. Give us a call when you have settled in back home. |
| 19th March 2009 Jub and Anna | More great picts - From: Our Last Supper in Milan I particularly like the picture of Scarlett Johanson in the advertisement! Great blog, and have a safe trip home. |
| 18th March 2009 Lucie Anderson | Thanks - From: Our Last Supper in Milan Thanks Pete and Keith, for allowing us all to travel through Europe with you. I feel as though I have journeyed every mile over the past year and a half and have learned so much. You and Keith will have memories for a lifetime. Welcome home! |
| 8th March 2009 Jub and Anna | Fantastic panorama - From: Winter Sunshine in Antibes, along the French Riviera That is a beautiful shot - the mountains are stunning. Cheers! |
| 26th February 2009 Keith and Pete | - From: Winter Sunshine in Antibes, along the French Riviera to anonymous, "Dziekuje bardzo" (Thank you very much) |
| 26th February 2009 anonymous | - From: Winter Sunshine in Antibes, along the French Riviera Pete, I think when you get home, you should become a professional photographer. Seriously! |
| 26th February 2009 Keith and Pete | - From: Winter Sunshine in Antibes, along the French Riviera Thanks for reading Lili. Don't you just love that picture! I told Keith I would take photos for tourists in our home town, when I get old. And he said for all we know the ones I have taken so far, might have turned out like hers! |
| 26th February 2009 liliram | Hey there! - From: Winter Sunshine in Antibes, along the French Riviera Here's from your #1 reader........I could have taken a better picture than the elderly lady! |
| 23rd February 2009 annette | christmas 2009 in krakow!! - From: Christmas Greetings 2008 from Krakow, and a Somber anniversary have already been to krakow 4 time! but have never been during the christmas season. we are arriving sometime middle of december, cant wait!!! |
| 23rd February 2009 liliram | I'm a fan too! - From: In Vincent's steps, through Arles One of those things we share in common. I did track Vincent's trail too around Arles and St. Remy de Provence, alll the while humming "Starry, Starry Night" (Lol....) to myself. And yes, the food. I wouldn't mind doing it again, perhaps spending more time next visit. |
| 23rd February 2009 TraceyDoxey | - From: The memorial at Auschwitz and a Polish priest Very moving post, thank you. |
| 23rd February 2009 steffen | Roman Arles - From: In Vincent's steps, through Arles Thank you for taking me back to Arles. I did recognise most of the places. And of course I recognised PAUL'S where you can get the most delicious chocolate chaude (hot chocolate), try it out next time. |
| 20th February 2009 liliram | You have to go back! - From: Hola! from Barcelona! Don't you just love Gaudi, the jamon jabugo, manchego and Barcelona? Like you, we just "drove through" Barcelona - just 2 nights - and from there, drove up to Arles, Nimes, Avignon area. We were taken away by Gaudi's works --- truly one of a kind. I will go back, for sure. Despite an unfortunate incident (my friend lost bag with passport, cash, cards, plane tickets), we still want to go back.......esp after seeing your great photos! You say Hola.......we say Ole! Good blog. |
| 19th February 2009 Keith and Pete | more about the Iranian president... - From: The memorial at Auschwitz and a Polish priest "The commitee managing the museum of Auschwitz also said it was against the visit. "We will never allow the delegation headed by Ahmadinejad to visit this centre," the museum said in a statement. "We preserve the memory of over one million victims and mean to block the way to anyone wanting to shed doubts on the Holocaust." Iran's president said in December last year (2005) that the Nazi mass murder of Jews during World War II was a "myth." " The memorial at Auschwitz always contends with controversy. |
| 18th February 2009 Omega | Hummanity at its Worst - From: The memorial at Auschwitz and a Polish priest But people are already forgetting or pretending that these horrors are just a political invention... Perhaps the Polish government should invite the great Iranian leader to visit this imaginary place. |
| 17th February 2009 Stan | - From: The memorial at Auschwitz and a Polish priest Completely agree with what you said. Having been there last year, there are just no words that describe the horror that occured. |
| 16th February 2009 Katie | - From: The memorial at Auschwitz and a Polish priest This entry brings back memories from our trip there. Thanks for posting it. |
| 12th February 2009 Dzastyn | Piekna Atrakcja!!! - From: Poland's Winged Calvary wins at Vienna - Victoria Wiedenska Great event, I wish I had been there! The Battle for Vienna 1683 was one of the most important battles in European history, saving Europe from Ottoman conquest, yet unfortunately it is largely forgotten today. It always makes me very bitter to think of how unknown Poland and its history is, and yet how vital a role Rzeczpospolita played in the history of Europe, such as in 1683, 1920, not to mention being Europe’s first modern democracy, etc, yet almost everyone west of Germany is ignorant of this. Anyway, with such a history, it is no wonder that these historical reenactments are very common and popular in Poland. I remember running into a Viking festival a few years back near my home city of Szczecin- great fun! These events are always worth your time and are incredibly well done. P.S.> The Winged Husaria where definately the greatest cavalry (if not military force) of all time hands down- absolutely nothing could stand in their way. With them, Polish forces conquered as far east as to take Moscow, and Polish prince (Wladyslaw IV) was crowned Tsar of Russia, and ruled as such until 1612. The Polish Rzeczpospolita was the only European nation to successful subdue and conquer Russia, succeeding where Napoleon’s France and Hitler’s Germany failed. |
| 3rd February 2009 CliffyZig | - From: Bone Church in the Czech Republic Morbidly fascinating. |
| 3rd February 2009 AnnaAdventuring | - From: Bone Church in the Czech Republic Wow - what an amazing, strange, weird and wonderful place. Thank you for sharing. |
| 26th January 2009 liliram | Hope that patience rubs off on me........... - From: A day at the airport, a lesson in patience Wow, that is some lesson on patience! I'd remember you every time my flight is delayed , or God forbid, cancelled. Traveling really makes us better persons, huh. |
| 24th January 2009 Katie | - From: A day at the airport, a lesson in patience I think this is my favorite blog so far! |
| 22nd December 2008 Brenda & Lou | Christmas - From: Christmas Greetings 2008 from Krakow, and a Somber anniversary Thank you for the blog! It is delightful to have this close-up view and your report of Krakow and Polish customs. How beautiful. Merry Christmas! |
| 22nd December 2008 Qian | - From: Christmas Greetings 2008 from Krakow, and a Somber anniversary What a beautiful place to be during Xmas. And what a pleasant surprise to see the Pope distribute presents. You snapped some cool pictures. I heard about these outdoor Xmas market. Your photos and journal gave me some flavors of what that is like. Enjoyed it! |
| 15th December 2008 Keith and Pete | Thanks! - From: Bavaria, "ich danke Ihnen" Florian, thanks for reading and helping me with my german! |
| 15th December 2008 Florian R. | - From: Bavaria, "ich danke Ihnen" Nice to read about my home in a blog entry from foreigners. It is always interesting to read other people's opinion about your home. You really took gorgeous pictures! And, by the way, the title would be "Bayern, ich danke Ihnen" or, less polite "Bayern, ich danke dir"! :) Bye! |
| 12th December 2008 liliram | i like your writing style! - From: Over the river and through the woods, to Rothenburg ob der Tauber we go! been enjoying your blogs, and your 'take' on some of the places i have been to. I missed Rothenburg in previous travels, but after reading this blog, I promise to save up for another trip to Europe and visit Rothenburg. However, I can't promise to do it in winter! |
| 1st December 2008 Brenda DuPree | Fab - From: Paris le Marais afternoon, and a little taste of chocolat Hi, Steph/Pete, Always enjoy your blogs! We, too, loved Paris, and we did not even see the chocolate side. Merry Christmas! Brenda |
| 20th November 2008 mikki | My Two favorit things - From: a beach day on the Greek Island of Hydra Cats and Birds!!! |
| 18th November 2008 liliram | great pictures! - From: Palace of Versailles, the king's garden and stables Was wondering if you are a pro......those are truly great pictures. I a now embarassed to post my photos from our 2006 trip to Versailles! |
| 16th November 2008 AfricaBound | photos! - From: Palace of Versailles, the king's garden and stables Wow, I love your photos, they are absolutely amazing. We were at Versailles in September 07, and our photos don't compare anything to what you've got. Kathie |
| 16th November 2008 Erin and Dan | Ah! Versailles! - From: Palace of Versailles, the king's garden and stables I was in Versailles in the winter of 2002. I was very pretty but I wish I could have seen it in the spring or summer. It's breathtaking! I love the pictures. Can't wait to go back. |
| 14th November 2008 Brenda DuPree | Fab - From: Palace of Versailles, the king's garden and stables More fabulous stories and pics! So fun to see it all - thanks! We were fortunate to be there in 2004, what a showplace, but did not see the stables. Hope all is well - I am still working on Greece pics and text . . . Love. Brenda & Lou |
| 14th November 2008 Dani | beautiful reminder - From: Palace of Versailles, the king's garden and stables Hi! I just randomly came across your blog, and I have to say you take very beautiful pictures. Very artistic. I was at Versailles in April 2008, and these pictures were a great reminder of just how stunning the chateau is (even during the dreary days!) |
| 9th November 2008 katie carter | - From: In Athens, you say "good morning" not "squid !" What is my Dad doing?!?!?!?!?! You guys are having too much fun |
| 4th November 2008 Betty Joan | Loved the video - From: a beach day on the Greek Island of Hydra Watching the donkeys was interesting I can imagine how much fun it would be in reality. A beautiful place. |
| 3rd November 2008 Brenda DuPree | Fab - From: a beach day on the Greek Island of Hydra Your travelogue is exceptional! We have enjoyed it immensely! Thanks, Lou and Brenda |
| 3rd November 2008 Peter Smith | THE CAMERA - From: a beach day on the Greek Island of Hydra I don't know if I've asked this before but specifically what camera and model are you using for these pix? You have memories now that will last a lifetime, I hate you won't get to see Heidelberg, perhaps it's too touristy! I don't know what I'll do when ya'll come back to the States for good. Do you think you'll make a pilgrimage back to the Old Country somewhere down the line? Where WILL you go?? Take care, Peter |
| 3rd November 2008 Graciela | GREAT PICS - From: a beach day on the Greek Island of Hydra I LOVE your pictures, they are great. Exellent!!!!!!!!!!! You deserve a 10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
