 Kevin Pilgrim, Natasha Bagley - Kev and Tash | All Comments |
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| 1st October 2007 M & D | - From: In search of an orca Hi again, it certainly has been a fantastic trip. You've met up with some great people along the way, many of whom I'm sure you will meet up with again! Have also got some amazing photos for my album!! Don't know how you've managed to get back into work mode after all your adventures! We're all really looking forward to seeing you both this weekend on your first trip back home. Hope the journey isn't too bad, although compared with the bus trips from hell it probably won't be a problem! Take care and will see you Sunday. All our love M & D xxxxxxxxxx |
| 19th August 2007 M & D | - From: Doing the "W" Feel absolutely exhausted after reading this. Wouldn't have made it past day 1! Thank god for the chocolate pudding and treacle pudding at the end of day 6!! Glad the sun shone for you at the end. I bet a cold beer had never tasted so good!! You must be getting thinner by the day after all this trekking!! Take care both of you. All our love M & D xxxxxxxx |
| 19th August 2007 M & D | - From: Hanging on a rope Glad you recovered all the lost blogs. This is definitely more challenging than the climbing wall!! Fantastic scenery again. Am impressed with your zipping across the glacier river Kevin. Looks very professional! Lots of love as always M & D xxxxxxxx |
| 30th July 2007 Igor | - From: Doing the "W" so jealous of you guys doing all that climbing, the only climbing we do in mitcham is up and down the stairs to our office... |
| 25th June 2007 paul | hey - From: Glacier Watching hi guys, just been catching up on your blogs...you dont stop much do you! im at my new job at claridges hotel now, and get holiday pay finally, and because of you guys making jealous with all of yopur exploits, im off to oz for 3 weeks in september, not that adventurous i know, but a good place to start. Then next year i'll be taking a few shorter trips so will have to try to hook up somewhere for a bevvy! Other than that, nothings new here, im thinking about re-trading as a plumber soon, but am gonna find out what are the best trades to go for in oz, as im seriously considering moving out there, (i hate to say i t, but this country is going downhill, with no vision of getting any better), so im gonna cut my loss's and jump ship me thinks! anyway, keep up the good work, and will catch up soon! paul.x (for tash)! |
| 18th June 2007 Nat Barry | Climbing - From: Hanging on a rope Sounds a lot more interesting climbing out there than Calshot climbing wall!!! Great views and a lot more challenging |
| 25th May 2007 M & D | - From: How to cross South America if you're afraid of flying! Thats certainly the journey from hell - I would definitely have opted for the flight for $500!! (Would gladly have given all the sand a miss!) Your trip home in October will seem quite painless in comparison! Having a shower during your brief stop over must have been an absolute luxury, dread to think what the bus must have smelt like!!! Will look forward to another update soon, hopefully with no more dreadful bus journeys to report! Take care, much love M & D xxxxxxxxxx |
| 23rd May 2007 jonmatte | Chilean buses... - From: How to cross South America if you're afraid of flying! You're right. The buses in Chile suck so bad! It's strange since it's the wealthiest country. Anyway, I tough my 48 hours bus ride from Ushuaia to BA was a killer, but you beat me for sure! Have fun in El Chalten, it's a great place. |
| 23rd May 2007 Mark | Friggin Hell - From: How to cross South America if you're afraid of flying! That sounds like a journey and a half! I think I would have been very tempted by the flight for $500! |
| 7th May 2007 M & D | - From: Relaxing in Vilcabamba Hi there, sounds as if you had a nice birthday Tash, the hotel sounds lovely, glad you treated yourselves to some extra tlc as a birthday treat! The trails on the hike certainly look a bit precarious in places, but am sure the views more than made up for the balancing act! So sorry about Kevin's camera, etc. Its such a shame about the photos and journal as they're things you can't replace, but as long as you two are both ok thats the main thing. Yes, the blogs will have to be read in more detail now! Look forward to another update soon, all our love, take care M & D xxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 3rd May 2007 Kev and Tash | RE: Hola! - From: Relaxing in Vilcabamba Hi Martin, good to hear from you, glad you enjoyed the rest of your trip. We`ve heard nothing but good things from everyone who`s been to Columbia, wish we could have fitted it in! Hopefully at some point we might actually catch up with our blog to the point where its up to date! Cheers Kev and tash xx |
| 2nd May 2007 Martin | Hola! - From: Relaxing in Vilcabamba Hi Kev and Tash, it's Martin here from San Pedro, Guatemala...a long, long time ago now I know but it's great to see you're both plodding on and having a cracker. I finished my trip by spending 2 1/2 months in Colombia..the best country I went to, great fun and lots to see. Well I hope you both continue to have the crack and look forward to you're next entry. Martin :) |
| 22nd April 2007 M & D | - From: Water Antics Hi again, their carnival celebrations certainly sound dangerous! So sorry about your eye Tash, hope its ok now. The white water rafting also sounds hazardous, to say the least! You must have been ready for your ice cold beer at the end of the day! Its a good job you had your mexican feast to keep you going! Take care both of you, will look forward to another update soon, (don't make it too dangerous!) all our love M & D xxxxxxxxxxx |
| 22nd April 2007 M & D | - From: Things to do in the north! Another great blog update, all I can say is I'm glad you pampered yourselves in the hot springs before climbing the Volcano! The photos are amazing, can't imagine how cold you must have been, bet the 3 hours it took you to get back down seemed endless! You certainly packed a lot in during your week off. Loads of love M & D xxxxxxx (PS - the scarf is great - recognised them in the photo!) |
| 22nd April 2007 M & D | - From: How to be a Black Sheep Hi, certainly sounds like a fantastic place to work and what spectacular scenery, expect you really miss them all, perhaps you might be able to go back again one day. Hope they were impressed with you cooking skills, Kevin. Much love, as always M & D xxxx |
| 20th April 2007 Kev and Tash | Supposedly anyway... - From: Things to do in the north! Maybe you should try the egg balancing at home just to double check - it will keep you amused for a while. Be even funny after a few beers! |
| 17th April 2007 richB | Really?! - From: Things to do in the north! I didn't know about the egg thing - that's awesome!! |
| 16th April 2007 Gem | Totally and utterly amazing... - From: Things to do in the north! That's all I have to say about that... |
| 5th April 2007 Hannah | Wow - From: How to be a Black Sheep what an awesome place to see in the new year! i can see why it must have been hard to leave, amazing pictures x x x |
| 1st April 2007 M & D | - From: Transvestite prostitutes and the worlds most unorganised crime! Hi again, sounds like quite an interesting visit to San Jose! (to put in mildly). Hope your next stop is less eventful and you don't come up against anymore undercover cops or fake drug busts - maybe just stick to the culture in future!!! All's well here, very boring compared with your adventures! Everyone sends their love, take care both of you and stay away from those criminal wannabes!! Much love, as always M & D xxxxxxxxxxx |
| 19th March 2007 Kev and Tash | RE: Impressive - From: Transvestite prostitutes and the worlds most unorganised crime! Yippekayay Mutherfucka!! Fortunately no one has died yet in the writing of this travelblog! Howīs things in the Parkside machine, anyone died there yet???? |
| 19th March 2007 Igor | impressive - From: Transvestite prostitutes and the worlds most unorganised crime! Hi Kev, you guys behave like those crazy cops in some hollywood flick whose partners always end up dead! |
| 11th March 2007 paul | awesome - From: A Mini Amazon hey guys, sorry it s been a while, but have been up to my neck with selling my house and finding a new place to live etc. looks like your still living the eco-warrier dream, and loving every minute of it! i still cant believe how much youve done and seen so far, its inspiring to say the least. anyway you both look well, and i look forward to catching up with you someday soon. take care guys. paul |
| 10th March 2007 M & D | - From: A Mini Amazon Hi again, sounds like another eventful journey into the jungle, thank goodness you didn't encounter any muggers on route (wish you hadn't told me about that bit!!!). The boat trip back to the city sounds more tranquil, another good photo shoot no doubt. My album is coming on nicely so keep up the good work! Loads of love once again M & D xxxxxxx |
| 10th March 2007 M & D | - From: Santa Elena and Monteverde Hi there, some great photos once again, a few more to add to my collection!! Loved the shot of the two butterflies, but think it possibly took more than one attempt to get this one!! Don't think I could have coped with the huge cockroaches, etc at the insect museum! Glad you got to see the band in the end though, were they as good as nminus10, Kevin! Take care, hope to speak again soon, all our love M & D xxxxxxxxxx |
| 5th March 2007 Kev and Tash | Hello josecito darling - From: A Mini Amazon Hows wellington then? Wet?! Windy?! Not long until we arrive in NZ now, about four months and then we will track you down! Not sure where we will be based yet but will be north island to begin with. We are currently on a mammoth bus journey from lima to southern argentina!!! Fun! |
| 4th March 2007 Josecito | good Golly. - From: A Mini Amazon Cripes. Quite a retrospective journal we got going now eh? Ha. lookers nice than Wellington, got to say... See you sometime...Joe |
| 2nd March 2007 Gem | Gallo... the perfect pig! - From: A Sanctuary In The Making Hola! Gallo is so cute... maybe we can suggest Dad getting one as an Archie substitute!!! He seems just as demanding whilst thinking he's also human!! (Apart from a lot stinkier!). That Scorpio is terrifying!!! Never knew they carry their babies on their back... pretty cool though. It's definately gonna be a shock to the system for you both when u get back to England for your flying visit! Looks like ur building up ur toned six-pack there Kev!!! |
| 2nd March 2007 Gem | Loving the Coatis!! - From: Santa Elena and Monteverde They are sooooo cute!!! Not when they're fighting you for your sandwich though i guess!!! The pics of the butterflies are really good, my fav is the glasswing one, that's pretty amazing!! |
| 25th February 2007 Kev and Tash | Hello parlamero professionals! - From: Parlamero. . . . thats an interesting one for the CV!! Hi guys, nice to hear from you - glad you liked the blog. We always mention the project to people as much as possible as we had a really good time in Hawaii. Wish we could have stayed longer. My mumīs friendīs daughter came to the project to volunteer about a month or so ago - canīt remember her name at the moment but she came through a gap year type company I think. Life is cool. Have just finished a 3 month stint volunteering at Ecolodge in Andes of Ecuador and are now heading south to Peru. Take care and send our love to the turtles when you go back next!! |
| 15th February 2007 Scott & Sarah | Missing you loads - From: Parlamero. . . . thats an interesting one for the CV!! Wow guys what a fantastic blog, reminds us of home and we only left yesterday. Thanks for the great plug for the project, we'll set a link from the website so new or interested volunteers can read about your wonderful experience. Thanks so much for volunteering with us, we miss you loads, hope life has been treating you fantastic. Hope to meet up with you guys soon, X X X |
| 15th February 2007 Kev and Tash | RE: Much to read - From: Even the gods like Coke!! Glad you found us, good luck with the reading - you may need a few hours or days to catch up! |
| 13th February 2007 richB | much to read - From: Even the gods like Coke!! having just found your blog, something tells me i have a lot of reading to do. Wish me luck! |
| 12th February 2007 M & D | - From: A Sanctuary In The Making Hi again, sounds like you're both still working hard. The Sanctuary looks as if its in a great location. Simon must have been relieved when you arrived to help with the landscaping!! What a selection of wildlife, it must be amazing to see so close. Gallo sounds cool, glad you didn't lose him in the undergrowth (think Lisa would have liked him!). The owners will certainly miss all your hard work when you move on, it would be good to go back again one day and see the progress! Take care both of you, look forward to another update soon, loads of love M & D xxxxxxxxxxx |
| 9th January 2007 Vlada | Happy New year - From: Where did all the culture go?!?!?! Happy New year. As I can see you both are having good time and taking a lot of beautiful pictures. It so amazing when you have got a chance to enjoy every single day in your life. All the best to you. Vlada |
| 7th January 2007 M & D | - From: Where did all the culture go?!?!?! Hi, its me again, don't think my comment on the last blog will come out, pressed a random button and it disappeared! Anyway, Happy New Year to you both, seems like you had a good time with the local villagers! Costa Rica sounds really disappointing and very expensive. The diving however sounds fantastic. I'm sure Lisa and Olly wish they were there with you!!! Sorry about the camera, but the description was great Tash! The sunset photos are amazing, a few more to add to my album, also the surfing looks really cool! Take care, missing you loads, all our love as always M & D xxxxxxxxxx |
| 5th January 2007 Lisa | - From: Twin Volcanos Hey u guys, happy new year! Sorry to hear you were unemployed, seems a bit strange of them to charge volunteers, they're not gonna get many people helping them r they! Hope ur having a nice time in Equador now, talk to u soon, miss u, lots of love xxxxxx |
| 3rd January 2007 Kev and Tash | Drinking Uno - From: A rough introduction to surfing Hi Andy, nice to hear from you. Drinking uno is certainly a dangerously fun game. Fond memories of up north with you guys. How is life down under? |
| 3rd January 2007 Kev and Tash | Happy New Year - From: Twin Volcanos Happy New Year to you too - what did you get up to? We partied with some crazy drunken villagers up in the Andes of Ecuador, some dressed in halloween type costumes! |
| 2nd January 2007 Rachel Maiden | Happy New Year! - From: Twin Volcanos Hi guys, just a quick note to say Happy New Year to you both!! Hope you had a good one - I'm now back at work and wishing I wasn't!! Enjoyed reading another active journal entry - you're always hiking over, round or through something or another!!! Take care, Rachel xx |
| 6th December 2006 Gem | wow!! - From: Colonial streets and monkey business Sounds like you had a fab time here... you both look great by the way! |
| 6th December 2006 Gemma | surfin USA!!!! - From: A rough introduction to surfing well u definately look like a couple of pro's! Plus that's dedication for you staying in a hammock to practice the following day!!! Do you remember our surfing in Aus tash?? All i remember is getting battered by the waves trying to get back out!! |
| 4th December 2006 Andy Connor | Surf's Up! - From: A rough introduction to surfing Its amazing how being dressed head to toe in rubber and riding a plank of wood is so cool isnt it? Sound like your weather was the same as my first surf lesson! Looks like you're having an amazing time! I wondered when drinking Uno would make an appearance! Hope to hear from you again soon, lots of love Andy X |
| 3rd December 2006 M & D | Baywatch continued! - From: A rough introduction to surfing Hi, again, what can I say - looks fantastic, Tash looks as if you've been surfing for years! Sorry the weather was grim, but obviously didn't stop you both from having a great time! Hope the bruises aren't too bad! Your hammock obviously came into its own once again (perhaps not quite as comfortable as the Monkey Hut accommodation!). Well, hope you're impressed with all my comments. Think I'm up-to-date now! Great blogs once again, take care both of you and look forward to seeing you on Skype again soon!! Loads of love M & D xxxxxxxxx |
| 3rd December 2006 M & D | - From: Colonial streets and monkey business Hi, its me again! It was obviously worth paying a bit more for your overnight accommodation at the Monkey Hut (although the journey, as usual, sounds quite hazardous!). The volcanic crater lake sounds amazing, it looks like a good time was had by all. Its great you're meeting up again with friends you've made on your travels. Kevin, Dad is very impressed with your photo taken through the eye of the bell hammer, very cool! Take care, much love as always M & D xxxxxxxx |
| 3rd December 2006 M & D | - From: Leon and the road to Nicaragua. . . . Hi again, Just to say your "duty free" purchase hasn't arrived yet, but will distribute it when received!! The street food certainly sounds very tasty (as you would say, Kevin) glad to see your going for double helpings! Is great talking to you via "Skype" and also to see you via the webcam. You're both looking well, obviously the local cuisine and your new life style agrees with you!! Much love to you both M & D xxxxxxx |
| 30th November 2006 paul | hey - From: More Spanish...... and an unexpected swim in the lake! hey guys, lad to hear that the dry bag, (more commonly known as a canoe bag, for reasons that im sure your aware of by now), came in handy, but the big question is... have you started a fire with the mag flint yet, i know kev couldn't wait!!! take care guys. |
| 30th November 2006 paul | hey guys - From: A hammock is not suitable mountaineering equipment! sorry haven't been on for a while guys, playing catch up now! all i can say is wow! you've been up to so much, your making sure that your not gonna miss anything aren't you! glad to hear that the rations came to some use....mmmmm, tasty...lol! you both look well, must be all these new experiences invigourating you, (yeh, my spellings crap, i know), but you do seem to be having the time of your lives, i envy the hell outta you two. im hopefully starting a job in the new year taking care of accounts in a printing firm, untill then im still a scummy doorman, but it pays the bills! take care you two and speak soon. ps kev when me you and leigh were on msn, that was the first time in about 4 years we all had a chat togher, weird, eh! adios! |
| 27th November 2006 M & D | - From: Just donīt stop breathing!! Hi again, another fantastic blog. Olly & Lisa will be very jealous of all your experiences in this one as they loved seeing all the different fish when they were in Egypt! The Jade Seahorse Bar looks so cool! Obviously a great place for a few beers and more! Sounds as if you've both thoroughly enjoyed the diving courses, another string to your bow!! I wonder what's coming next!! Looking forward to the next instalment. Take care, everyone sends their love, missing you both, so glad we've got the blogs to update us, at least it makes it seem as if you're not so far away, all our love M & D xxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 27th November 2006 M & D | - From: A hammock is not suitable mountaineering equipment! Hi there, only you two could find someone to serve you a freshly cooked breakfast half way up a mountain!!! Not sure I could have coped with the accommodation, what, nowhere to plug in the hairdryer!!! Another great blog, the scenery looks amazing, you will be shadows of your former selves at this rate!! It was great to catch up with you on the phone last week, Nan and Grandad are thrilled with their postcards, Kevin, they've got quite a collection now! Take care both of you, will look forward to another update soon, Loads of Love M & D xxxxxxx |
