 Lachlan and Brigid - LabratsBreakout | All Comments |
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| 1st March 2008 Carole | What a fantastic journey! - From: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Hey guys, So sorry to hear of your sad news, I'm really pleased that you were able to make it to both funerals despite the difficulties you endured. I have loved reading your tales of your adventures and it's been fantastic to see all your photos. Dave is right in saying the last ones from MP are absolutely stunning. It's somewhere I've always fancied going and you really have inspired me to try and do something about achieving my own travel goals! Really looking forward to a proper catch up chat sometime in the not to distant future. It's dawned on me that I have no idea what your plans were for your return..... |
| 29th February 2008 Amber Hartleroad | - From: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Poor guinea pig! :( Hope to see you guys soon! |
| 29th February 2008 Dave | the end of a long journey - From: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Hi Guys, The pictures of MP are stunning, and it must of been ace watching the fog roll back to reveal the remains. A fitting end to your travels That guinea pig reminds me of Aliens 4 when a baby alien explodes out of Ripley |
| 19th February 2008 Lon | Parrots - From: In CA to INCA! Wow cool photos! Love the one of your foot hanging there brigid. |
| 31st January 2008 David and Iza | Shivering - From: El Camino Es Muy Peligroso... I heard about those crazy roads but seeing the pictures and the 'bridge' gives me the shakes. Glad to see your having a good time :D |
| 30th January 2008 LabratsBreakout | - From: El Camino Es Muy Peligroso... Too true Ian... but knowing me, itīs a stupid paper cut that will kill me... not anything īdangerousī... |
| 30th January 2008 Anne | - From: El Camino Es Muy Peligroso... Well told! I could just picture the scene with the bus. So glad you are both OK! |
| 29th January 2008 Ian & Flo | - From: El Camino Es Muy Peligroso... Glad to here your both safe and sound. How are you ever going to manage back in the normal world where the average daily danger is a paper cut |
| 29th January 2008 Bev | She survived - From: El Camino Es Muy Peligroso... The defibrillator came in handy. Mary's heart rate and breathing are almost back to normal after reading about the bus trip! Glad to hear everything turned out o.k. Looking forward to seeing you both. |
| 29th January 2008 Gary | - From: In CA to INCA! Great pics! its great to see Shelly as well, that must have been real cool to meet up w/ her! |
| 22nd January 2008 shelly | mama delong food?!!?? excellent!!!! - From: The Future's So Bright... Mary- I have a list for you to get food!!! I love mama Delong cooking!!! I am happy to have recieved some from Brigid when she came... I was lucky enough to get a whole plate of mama delong cookies. Yum yum yum!!! It was SO great to see you guys! I miss you already! Come back!!! p.s.- the girl below me started singing bob marley last night-- she's SO awful!! have a great time in S. America! Have a picola for me!!! |
| 15th January 2008 Mary DeLong | Back home in the USA! - From: The Future's So Bright... Good to know they let Lachlan back into the country. So glad you were able to spend time w/ Shelly & DeAnn & family. Is it weird being back in a country where MOST everyone speaks English? We are suppose to have more snow this week. Maybe we will have snow when you come back home in Mar! It was so good to talk to you the other night. DeAnn filled us in on how you looked & Lachlan's scar & if you are healthy. You get a thumbs up! Only 2 more months & then it is back to the real world. Will you be ready? Have a good time in South America. Joe, your cousin, says not to go to Columbia or Nicauragua or Bolivia. Americans disappear there. Still miss you. What do you want to eat when you get home? Some pasta? LOVE MOM!!!! Give me a list of food I can fix. |
| 8th January 2008 Doug | leaving - From: The Future's So Bright... It looks like you found a great place to end this part of your trip. The scenery is great and seems to be an idealic place to relax and take life easy. You will be back in the U.S. by the time that you read this and it will all be a memory. The beach bungalow looked a little questionable. It looks like Lachlan sitting on the bed(?) in the shadows. I look forward to talking to you both about your whole trip when you are back. |
| 27th December 2007 Dave and Iza | Merry christmas - From: Merry Christmas!!! Hey, merry christmas. Me and Iza are missing you guys. While you are sunning it up in paradise we were in the Crown. Don't be jealous ;) |
| 26th December 2007 Teresa | Happy birthday!! - From: Merry Christmas!!! Ooops...Sorry, I thought I was Frosty for a moment. Merry Christmas!!! hehe Hope you're enjoying the beach, and beverages. It's good to know you're treating Ernst right! |
| 25th December 2007 Gary | Merry Christmas! - From: Merry Christmas!!! Happy Holidays B and L! Enjoy the warm weather and the travels. The pics are great, but B, you'd look soo much better in Cubbie blue! ;) |
| 25th December 2007 Jen | Merry Christmas!! - From: Merry Christmas!!! I'm sorry you had such a lousy holiday sitting on the beach drinking beer. I really do feel for you. Try not to get too depressed while sunbathing and playing in the ocean. |
| 25th December 2007 PipH | - From: Merry Christmas!!! And a very Merry Christmas to you two too! I'm at work..... xxx |
| 21st December 2007 LabratsBreakout | Doggy Comment - From: Float Trip in December--Lao-style! They slit its throat with an old, blunt machete. Very red. Don't know what they did with the dog afterwards... |
| 20th December 2007 Jen | PUPPY! - From: Float Trip in December--Lao-style! Did they cut the doggy's head off? Or kill it some other way? Was it quick? Did the doggy cry??? Everything else sounds great, especially meals with valium ground up in them (its been a stressful month), but that dog thing is disturbing. |
| 17th December 2007 Doug | Buddha - From: Bangkok's Top 10 The photos are great as usuall. The Buddha statues are different that what you usually think of (a sitting fat guy). Glad you are finding things more relaxing. I not sure who has the worst hairdo Ernst or Lachlan. I'm thinking maybe Lachlan. I was glad to see that Ernst is holding together well through all the traveling. Think of us while you are basking in the sun over Christmas as we have about 6-7" of snow and is below 32 degrees F. Thanks for the emails. |
| 14th December 2007 Mary | MISS YOU! - From: Bangkok's Top 10 Will we recognize you @ the airport?! Those massages sound awesome. Can you mail back a person to do those massages here? The weather sounds so nice, we are suppose to have 2-4" of snow today. Don't you miss fighting traffic to get to work in a snowstorm? There are SO many things to look forward to when you get back home. Do they celebrate Christmas @ all there? Hershey says "HI!". She is missing you. Too bad you can't get to Vietnam. Dad & I have such "fond" memories of that place from the 60's & 70's. So glad you are having a good time, just be safe & be careful of what you eat. Will be you satisfied w/ my home cooking when you get back home? What about barbecued ribs--Lachlan--making you hungry yet? Waiting for you to call again soon. Enjoy your pictures! LOVE MOM!!!! |
| 13th December 2007 Jen | 4 more months? - From: Bangkok's Top 10 I just keep thinking about how bored you're going to be when you get back. Or maybe by then, crappy America will seem novel again? |
| 13th December 2007 Brendan | Frozen in the Lou - From: Bangkok's Top 10 Well I am jealous I can say that much. We haven't seen the sun in I think about 4 days now. It rains/snows/sleets at least 3 hrs a day. It looks like you guys have found your haven. Glad to hear your trip has improved from India. |
| 3rd December 2007 Ariadne | - From: The Sun Sets on Bharat... Goodnight India Im so jealous! I want to be back in thailand...its so lovely there! |
| 1st December 2007 LabratsBreakout | It's true... - From: The Sun Sets on Bharat... Goodnight India ...it's been more than 20 days now. His orange beard hairs are now...6-7mm long! :) |
| 29th November 2007 Brendan | Lachlans " not shaving" - From: The Sun Sets on Bharat... Goodnight India I would like to dispute the fact that Lachlan isn't shaving... there is no proof of it on his face. I haven't shaved in a week and have more facial hair than he does. Either you lie or he has no... balls :) |
| 27th November 2007 tmd | beautiful sunset!` - From: The Sun Sets on Bharat... Goodnight India I love the cemetery...with the fog in the background...very creepy! Miss you! t |
| 27th November 2007 LabratsBreakout | Yes, it is. - From: The Sun Sets on Bharat... Goodnight India L has not shaved in 17 days. And now he has a mohawk...! |
| 26th November 2007 Anne | great entry! - From: The Sun Sets on Bharat... Goodnight India Is that a mustache on Lachlan's face in the last picture? Very mature of you:) We miss you! |
| 26th November 2007 Lee | Obla Di Obla Da - From: The Sun Sets on Bharat... Goodnight India Telling me I shouldn't go to Thailand only makes me WANT TO GO TO THAILAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Therefore I've started a fund, to send me, to Thailand, everyone, you can send me a cashiers check in the hundred dollar/pound amount of your choice, or just hand me the cash, thank you for your donation in advance. Vive Le Nan!! ~L |
| 22nd November 2007 Dave | And... - From: The Sun Sets on Bharat... Goodnight India Lachlan, did you try one of the maggots? |
| 22nd November 2007 Dave | I have melted with jealousy - From: The Sun Sets on Bharat... Goodnight India This article has just inspired me to see more of the world! Its amazing how you have been made so welcome by a totally different culture. Oh, and Iza almost passed out after seeing such vibrant colours (Turkish/Indian spices) and architecture (Egypt) :D |
| 12th November 2007 Rick | - From: Varanasi, Darjeeling and Sikkim Lachlan and Brigid: Just want to say hi and tell you that I have been enjoying your blog immensely! Keep up the funny captions and pics. Saint Louis misses you both.. |
| 12th November 2007 Doug D | Darjeling - From: Varanasi, Darjeeling and Sikkim Loved your photos. The mountain villages and surrounding area are very picturesque, but then I am like mountains. You probably got some interesting local information from the hotel owner when he picked you up and took you around with his family. P.S. Lachlan I like you hat!! |
| 7th November 2007 Andy Q | - From: Varanasi, Darjeeling and Sikkim hey guys, i'm loving the blog. I think this instalment is my favourite so far...i'm so jealous. The scenery looks stunning and you are in the home of tea! how perfect. Let me know if you meet Earl Grey... |
| 2nd November 2007 Meghan | Authentic Luxor much cooler than the casino - From: In De Nile! Ryan and I were in Las Vegas recently, staying at Mandalay Bay, which was connected to the Luxor casino. The real place looks way more fun! Wish I was Ernst, hitching a ride on your backpacks.... |
| 1st November 2007 PipH | Rubbish Telly - From: 'Goan' to Karnataka... but not very fast... at all. ...but I get paid to watch this rubbish. Indian telly has great old cricket matches! |
| 23rd October 2007 LabratsBreakout | Rubbish Telly??? - From: 'Goan' to Karnataka... but not very fast... at all. Well... I say that you only have yourself to blame! But, it can't be worse than the offerrings here...! L and B |
| 22nd October 2007 PipH | Wow! - From: 'Goan' to Karnataka... but not very fast... at all. I have a strong urge to send you a parcel of medicated hand gel after reading your descriptions of the loos... never leave home without it myself! Sounds like you are having a fabulous time and it makes me very jealous as I sit here at work watching rubbish telly. Look forward to seeing and hearing lots more. xxx |
| 21st October 2007 Gary | - From: 'Goan' to Karnataka... but not very fast... at all. Hey lets keep the cubs wisecracks down to a minimum! ;) pitchers and catchers report soon enough! L and B, keep up the good work! BU season opener Nov 10 at UIC! We are there, preseason picks for the most part have BU 2nd behind SIU this year... |
| 19th October 2007 T | So fancy!!!! - From: 'Goan' to Karnataka... but not very fast... at all. I can't believe how damn sexy Lachy looks with that new do!!!!!! I love your do!!!! Now keep it this way. |
| 14th October 2007 T | - From: Breaking News: Sightings of Ganesh Drownings and India Beats Pakistan P.S. Are you guys the only white people? I mean are in a touristy spot or deep in the native lands? |
| 14th October 2007 T | Festival of Colors!!!! - From: Breaking News: Sightings of Ganesh Drownings and India Beats Pakistan Hello!!!! I am so glad to be back. My last comment was in Transylvania. I love the Indian Festival of Colors and the Festival of Holi and Lackshmi. It is so funny how they paint the sacred cow. Call me soon. I want to meet you in Argentina. |
| 9th October 2007 Leeus Tranius | Hell Yeah! - From: 'Goan' to Karnataka... but not very fast... at all. You guys are tearing it up AWESOME!! I want an elephant!! Loddy, Lord of the rings pinball is at J & A's!!! Hell yeah, props to Nate for finding it!! Everyone else who reads this, it's the greatest pinball machine EVER!! Testify!!! |
| 9th October 2007 Kim | IM SO JEALOUS!!! - From: 'Goan' to Karnataka... but not very fast... at all. I love the pics of the elephants, I want to wrap the baby up and take him home:) Be safe! |
| 9th October 2007 Jen | I'm so jealous! - From: 'Goan' to Karnataka... but not very fast... at all. This is your most enviable location to date, I'd say. I wanna go! |
| 9th October 2007 -K | Great Indeed!! - From: 'Goan' to Karnataka... but not very fast... at all. So much fun to read your blog. :-) -K (you don't know me :D) |
| 8th October 2007 Tina | - From: Breaking News: Sightings of Ganesh Drownings and India Beats Pakistan Yes - I agree - your lives will not ever be the same.....but I'm sure that's why you're making the trip. A friend of mine had similar experiences in India...not the best. Take care of yourselves! TINA |
| 2nd October 2007 Shelly | ahhhh India. - From: Breaking News: Sightings of Ganesh Drownings and India Beats Pakistan I'm sorry to hear you've hit reality in India with the poverty. You'll never look at things the same. However, Goa is the party capital of India! Think Key West during spring break! Also- have you realized that NONE of the men on TV are good looking, but all the women are absolutely beautiful? No wonder why there is a rebellion against arranged marriages from Indian women! |
| 1st October 2007 LabratsBreakout | Re: Lachlan is a sissy - From: Breaking News: Sightings of Ganesh Drownings and India Beats Pakistan Butterfly stitches...?! SUPERGLUE!??? HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! Yes... I have heard of them... the whole of India however, has NOT! :) |
| 29th September 2007 Jen | Lachlan is a sissy - From: Breaking News: Sightings of Ganesh Drownings and India Beats Pakistan Poor Lachlan, getting a cut that didn't even need ONE stitch! Haven't you heard of butterfly band aids? Or even slapping a little super glue on it? I'm sure you'd do splendidly in combat. |
| 25th September 2007 LabratsBreakout | Pigeon - From: Careening Caireins in Crazy Cairo! Like chicken...! hahaha!! actually, far less meat than chicken! bit smokier, but maybe that's because they grilled the hell out of it! |
| 24th September 2007 Homie | EWWWW - From: Careening Caireins in Crazy Cairo! Hey kiddos! Finally catching up w/ everything. How did pidgeon taste? |
| 24th September 2007 Homie | Howdy Kids! - From: Impressions of Istanbul Yay. I've got some free time at work and am going to catch up to all your posts. Good work on bargaining for the dominos! Have you guys heard the song "Istanbul" by They Might Be Giants: "Istanbul was Constantinople Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople Been a long time gone, Constantinople Why did Constantinople get the works? That's nobody's business but the Turks " That is what I am singing right now in St. Louis :) Miss you guys! |
| 17th September 2007 Doug | Walk like an Egyptian - From: Sinai Penninsula I can understand the annoyance of being hasseled to buy something every time you turn around. Reminds me of when we were in Italy. We could have bought a "Rolex" for every day of the week for an incredable "bargin". The sense of history that you are seeing and experiencing has to be incredible. I am sure that the photos, which incredable, are not showing the true wonder of these places. Look forward to your entries. |
| 15th September 2007 Paul | Egypt - From: In De Nile! 2 days on a feluca!! Mad or what?? Glad to hear that Cairo is as mad as ever and that Luxor lived up to ecpectations. Can't wait to hear about Bombay (old fashioned uncle!!) Saw Mary Poppins last night - Christine wante me to tell Brigid that Lachlan made her miss a great show! Have fun Paul |
| 13th September 2007 Mary DeLong | BOAT RIDE!! - From: In De Nile! You had to be thinking"Mom would freek on this boat!" when the waves hit. Not my kind of fun, but the tombs & other scenes would be so interesting. How hot is it? Have you gotten sunburned yet? Using the sunscreen I brought you? Is the beer any good? So glad you are having fun. What was that you ate--not sure of what that is? How was the fried pigeon? I ate that in France--really good, actually! Are your hostels good. Is Ernst having a good time? Has he met any girlfriends yet? Will there be an Ernstine coming back? LOVE YOU< BE SAFE LOVE MOM!!!! |
| 13th September 2007 Anne | - From: In De Nile! Wow. It looks amazing! Thanks for sharing! |
| 12th September 2007 ari | - From: Careening Caireins in Crazy Cairo! Wow! Sounds so exciting and scary at the same time! It must be exhausting trying to fight off all the crazy trade ppl all the time! Glad uz seem to be keeping your spirits up though! |
| 11th September 2007 Tina | Great photo! - From: Births near deaths marriages and the keyboard from HELL Hi - It's 9/10 and the hot weather has broken here in St. Louis. Only 80 today - with overnight temps in the 50's. Was great to hear good news of your trip from Mary and Doug after their visit. It was even better to SEE you lookin' great in the photos. Glad it's going well and that you're enjoying yourselves. Tina Knipp |
| 10th September 2007 Brendan | Jealous - From: Careening Caireins in Crazy Cairo! I am soooooooo jealous of you two right now. All the art and history that you two are surrounded by in Egypt. I think I would kind of go into sensory overload. Not sure if I could try the Fried pigeon or cow hoof but sounds interesting. If you guys are out and about in Cairo or Egypt some more, see if you can find Bin Laden for us ;) Stay Safe! |
| 3rd September 2007 Gary | - From: Relaxing in Scotland Hey Guys! its great to see that your Mr. and Mrs. Delong out in Scotland visiting! i'm glad they are having fun, sorry Brendan. Summer winding down, Sep here, but the Cubs are still in First :) the upcoming 5 vs stl will be exciting for sure. good luck in Egypt, Paul and I visited "little egypt" aka southern IL. |
| 30th August 2007 Brendan | Disgruntled - From: Relaxing in Scotland I am not please with any of you! You are soaking up all the fun and good times. First you two left for your trip round the world in 280days (give or take a week). Then because you left Mom and Dad leave for a week to visit. Leaving Jane and I with the dog, and me being the only one out of our family in this country. THAT WAS A LITTLE WEIRD! Next time you guys plan on leaving I want more notice in advance so I can save up and come with you. :-p -Disgruntled Family Member |
| 18th August 2007 Cathy | GO CUBS!!!! - From: Belfast... a shotgun wedding and the retreat back 'home' HI guys! Hap and I will be at the game Sunday! We already took one from you! Lets hope for the sweep! The Cubs are still a few games ahead of the Cards! Love and Miss you! |
| 16th August 2007 Lee | Very Nice! - From: Belfast... a shotgun wedding and the retreat back 'home' I can't decide which picture I like better, it's either the obviously intoxicated Lachlan sucking the soul out of the glass 'cause it looks like he got EVERYTHING else, or the obviously intoxicated Lachlan sporting the Rockstar Glasses.......I think I'm going to have to vote for the Rockstar. Anyone else want to vote on which one is better? Please justify your vote. CONGRATS ANDY AND LORNA!!!!! |
| 15th August 2007 gary | Cards vs Cubs - From: Belfast... a shotgun wedding and the retreat back 'home' You know I had to add a comment re: that Cards comment! Who would've thought the Cards still have a chance but the NL central is so bad right now, its a crawl to the finish! |
| 31st July 2007 Toni | - From: Prague It seems like you 2 are having a great time. I love the pictures and information about Prague. You both are making me want to travel and now I have an idea where are good places to visit. THank you so much and I hope to read more on your adventures and be safe. |
| 24th July 2007 Kim (kbay) | HAPPY ANNIVERSARY - From: Prague Happy 2nd anniversary guys ! Thats cotton right? Good thing.....I'm sure you have a lot of that in your packs. Be safe and have fun in Ireland! |
| 24th July 2007 Jen | My roots! - From: Prague Did you meet any Nahliks while you were there? That is my family's (1/4th, the quarter the name came from) home country. Certainly all the women were very hairy. |
| 20th July 2007 Meghan | Horrors of Bratislava - From: Slovakian Statues Hey - Do you remember that semi-recent horror movie called "Hostel"? It was supposed to be set in Bratislava. Definitely did not appear to be a resort town. But their gore-filled dungeons were popular enough to bring on a sequel this summer.... |
| 20th July 2007 Gary | - From: Vlad, Drac... who cares? They're both undead! Don't make him eat it! great pics guys, nice to see them, beware of those gypsy curses, they require much to unhex them! ;) |
| 18th July 2007 Jody | Schnippy-schnap - From: Impressions of Istanbul That's hilarious! Ouch! |
| 16th July 2007 Tracy | hey!!! - From: Slovakian Statues Hey you guys!!!! Looks like you are having a blast and I am looking forward to your next entry! Hey Red, I am going home this weekend to Chi town for that huge country music festical I was telling you about. 3 days of camping, drinking, dancing, live music and....you know.....Love you both!!!! |
| 16th July 2007 ariadne | - From: Slovakian Statues He he! You'r going to all the places Jamie and I went to last summer! We should have warned you off Bratislava... |
| 15th July 2007 ariadne | - From: Vlad, Drac... who cares? They're both undead! I saw the exact same statue of wolf and babes In Pisa, Itlay! We can aompare pics! ;) |
| 13th July 2007 Doug | Ernst - From: Vlad, Drac... who cares? They're both undead! I see what's happening here, you are making Ernst the "fall guy" for all the things that go wrong. However, I'm glad to see that you are letting Ernst have some fun as well. Love your pictures and comments on your travels. The people you meet often make a trip more meaningful and enjoyable. |
| 11th July 2007 Toni | Brendan's friend - From: Vlad, Drac... who cares? They're both undead! I have been reading your posts and they are so funny and interesting. I hope that you continue to have a great time. You both are making me want to take a trip like that myself. :-) Have fun and can't wait to read what is going on next. |
| 11th July 2007 LabratsBreakout | Response to Kbays comment... - From: Vlad, Drac... who cares? They're both undead! Dont mind if I do... galalalalalalalalalalalalalalalala |
| 10th July 2007 Kim | I miss you guys! - From: Vlad, Drac... who cares? They're both undead! Brigid, I think you need to rough it a little more. Your lookin very cute in those pics:) Lachlan Its 3:30 here, GO CRAZY!!! |
| 10th July 2007 Cami Jeliti | Vlad the Impaler! - From: Vlad, Drac... who cares? They're both undead! Brigid and Lachlan- I'm reading "The Historian" right now, which is a story about Vlad the Impaler and the undead. Your pics and commentary added a great visual to all the descriptions in the book! I read a chapter last night about palinka...And believe it or not, the book starts in Instanbul talking about the Hagia Sophia. Very cool! Cami |
| 10th July 2007 Elizabeth | Pic of wolf and babies - From: Vlad, Drac... who cares? They're both undead! it's the She-Wolf and Romulus and Remus. Check out this link. http://www.emuseumstore.com/product/985/160 Probably not the best site for research of course, but you'll get the gist. I've seen similar statues in Italy. Been enjoying the blog while I sit here at my desk! Can't wait to catch up with you both NEXT YEAR when you get back. |
| 10th July 2007 Ashley | So witty... - From: Vlad, Drac... who cares? They're both undead! I must say, I really enjoy the "that's foul" comment made by Brigid...that comment really solidifies her as "The Brain" (sorry Lachlan, I guess that makes you Pinky!). I miss you guys, but I'm glad you're having such fun and seeing amazing sights! |
| 6th July 2007 Tracy | Byzantium - From: Impressions of Istanbul What a great pic of the Hagia Sophia, built as the new church of Constantinople during the time of the great Emperor Justinian! What great splendor and beauty. Thank you for sharing. |
| 4th July 2007 Paul | Lousy joke - From: Happy 4th of July! If you buy the castle in Brand does it come with a life time supply of flakes? Glad that you found a bottle from Melnic - I spent a happy night there trying to find a meal when the communists were in residence! Ended up cooking my own food in a hotel kitchen - joys of business travel!!! |
| 4th July 2007 gary | happy 4th - From: Happy 4th of July! hey B, and Lachlan, happy 4th to you guys, and everyone else. summer is going well, cubs are back on track, look out for us in september! i'll enjoy a bud select today! |
| 2nd July 2007 Brendan | Lovely Home for sale in Brasov - From: Buses and Beaches I was reading the newspaper today like I always do at lunchtime, and I just so happened to see a lovely home for sale. It is located 16miles southwest of Brasov in the village of Bran. It us very historic and sits atop a 200ft rock overlooking the village of Bran. If you haven't picked up on it yet it is Bran Castle. Not saying you have to buy it or anything but it would be one to look at for sure. ;) |
| 1st July 2007 gary | istanbul - From: Impressions of Istanbul "how may I help you in dispensing your money today?" that is a great line, i will buy something from the next person i hear that from! |
| 29th June 2007 LabratsBreakout | The Eyebrow Thing - From: Impressions of Istanbul Ok, cleared up the eyebrow question from Istanbul. I was talking to a Portuguese girl last night who lived in Istanbul for a while. She said raising eyebrows just means "no" and it's not rude. I guess they were just all surprised I knew how to do it! :) hehe.... oh yeah, Paul, just had the local Melnic wine tonight at dinner in Veliko Tarnovo!! Good stuff! :) |
| 28th June 2007 Doug | The bazaar - From: Impressions of Istanbul Loved the story about your experience at the bazaar. As americans we are not use to haggling over the price of things. Lachlan your mum would have been is heaven. It would be interesting to know what the raised eyebrow does mean. It was very observant of you to notice that. A strange thought-if someone has a mono eyebrow would it mean something different than two eyebrows? Enjoying the stories of your adventures. Hopefully you will find cooler weather soon. |
| 28th June 2007 ariadne | cool - From: Impressions of Istanbul must say I love the pic of the wee boy...so cute! It's a bit shan tho, eh?! Sounds like you're having a great start to the adventure, well, once youa ctually arrived. Am off to france tomo to avoid the crazy flooding that is Britiain at the mo.... |
| 28th June 2007 Uncle Paul | Ho Ho - From: Impressions of Istanbul If you think the shop keepers in Turkey are persistent just wait til you get to Cairo!! Glad to hear you're having a good time - watch out fro the wine from Melnic while you're in Bulgaria. |
| 28th June 2007 Cami Jeliti | Living vicariously through you! - From: Impressions of Istanbul Brigid and Lachlan, Can't tell you how much I am enjoying your blog! It's nice to be transported from good ol' St. Louie to places like Istanbul...You look as if you are taking it all in! Can't wait for the next one! |
| 28th June 2007 Brendan | Schnippy-schnap - From: Impressions of Istanbul WOW! Sounds um... uh.. interesting. I defintaly would not want to be an 8-11 yr old there. No thanks! Or Muslim for that matter. Glad to hear that you two were not the Americans attacked by the bear in Romania. So is mom for that matter. She called me yesterday (wed 6-27) morning panic-y wondering if I had heard from you cause she hadn't and was worried. FYI- you guys owe me for this. :-p |
| 22nd June 2007 joe | - From: Births near deaths marriages and the keyboard from HELL you talk funny, even from another country |
| 22nd June 2007 Christine | Thanks and good luck - From: Births near deaths marriages and the keyboard from HELL Glad you made it to edinburgh ok (well I assume you did as Granny and Grandand seem to have got there!) Thanks for all the hard work which helped make the wedding go so well. Ken and Jo are wet and muddy at Glastonbury. Of all the places to choose for a honeymoon!! We got back yesterday after lots of walks and consuming more whale sized fishes at Hope Cove. Good luck with the travel plans. Let us know (sometime) when you will be coming back. Love, Christine |
| 21st June 2007 Jen | This is very funny to me - From: Births near deaths marriages and the keyboard from HELL "this entry is typically huge of me I suppose." |
| 21st June 2007 Brendan | Hey - From: Births near deaths marriages and the keyboard from HELL Hey Guys! Good to Hear from you. Thank you for calling on my Bday!! Sorry we got cut off, stupid phone cards. Thanks again for the call, and I look forward to seeing the pictures. |
| 21st June 2007 Momma DeLong | June 21 - From: And so it begins.... So you should be in Istanbul, hopefully safely after your 10 hr layover in London. Do you remember this is Brendan's birthday--everyone stand up & cheer--Happy Birthday, Brendan!! He is 25 yr old. Haven't seen anything on your blog--you need to update it. Is it really 93 degrees in Istanbul like the newspaper says? Same degrees here!! This is the longest day of the year & first day of summer & Brendan's birthday!! Miss you, hope your are having fun in your travels. Would love to see some pictures of the wedding & where you went in Cornwall & Devon. How was your bestman toast/speech, Lachlan? Hershey says "HI"! Be safe & call sometime!! |
| 21st June 2007 ariadne | my address for all those lovely postcards! - From: And so it begins.... Hey dudes! So, you're on your way! Should be there by now, which is pretty cool. Hop you have an amazing time...Im so jealous! Best place to get me is prob Jamie's : 5 Croft Square, West Linton, Peebleshire, EH457EF. |
| 20th June 2007 Jody | Awesome - From: And so it begins.... Be sure to send some India pics! |
| 13th June 2007 Gary P | - From: And so it begins.... Hi I just wanted to get something on here! Glad u made it to blighty ok! |
| 11th June 2007 Mary DeLong | Momma DeLong - From: And so it begins.... Aren't you hungry for peanut butter & ribs yet? I am sure they don't have those things. We are saving the Marmit for you, Lachlan, that you left here. Seems pretty quiet around here. Brendan & Jane come back on Tues. We got the short straw--we have the dogs! Have a good time. You'll love Devon & Cornwall. The coast is beautiful. The B&B's are nice there. Give Ernst a kiss for me, maybe that will perk him up. Have a good time & don't forget to drive on the LEFT. Take care on those roundabouts! KEEP LEFT---Right Karen?! LOVE MOM!!!!CALLSOMETIME!!!! |
| 11th June 2007 Ken | yo - From: And so it begins.... That book is called "Shantaram". I'm not sure I like being described as delinquent so many times, maybe carefree or super-cool would be better? |
| 7th June 2007 T | - From: About to leave I cannot believe the day has finally arrived. I have enjoyed your postings and look forward to the next!!!! Love you both and miss you already. |
| 7th June 2007 Katie | - From: About to leave Hope you have a safe trip today. I am so impressed with how much (actually, how little) you guys packed for 10mos. I would pack that much for just one week! I am so envious of light packers. Looking forward to seeing Ernst in many photos -Katie |
| 6th June 2007 Darren | Nothing ventured, nothing gained - From: About to leave Best of luck you guys. I admire your guts and determination, and I am green with envy. Be safe, and have a great time. dOb |
| 6th June 2007 tmd | luck of the ernst - From: About to leave If you find that you're having a rough day, or you're just feeling a bit blue, here's what you do. Pull out our little friend, Ernst. Rub his little screwy bully, flap his arms, shake him slightly to hear him rattle, then, holding him close to your chest, turn three circles whilst repeating "ernst, ernst, ernst", stop spinning and immediately kiss your spouse (who is witnessing the ritual). It is guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face. Lots of love! |
| 5th June 2007 LabratsBreakout | Mace... - From: The Happiness of the Countdown...and the Sadness Cousin Ken... you are most likely right. Mace is quite possibly NOT allowed in the UK... along with all the other things that seem so readily available over here (nothing major... AK47s... bazookas... fingerprint resisitant quick-fire pistols.... etc)! ;P I picture the horrible instance when I try to blag it in as 'deodorant'... a la fresh prine of belair... ouch...! |
| 4th June 2007 Cousin Ken | 3 pairs of pants - From: The Happiness of the Countdown...and the Sadness only three pairs of... oh, I see you mean pants, not pants.. anyway. Are you allowed to bring mace into the uk? I suppose you are, you'll need it in scotland. |
| 31st May 2007 Uncle Randy | My First Comment - From: Blog Entry #2 No matter what you do, don't forget to take your "Cardinal" shirts with you!!! I need to see pictures of you wearing them in front of a Thai Buddist temple or something. |
| 29th May 2007 Dave | plus - From: Blog Entry #2 Plus i think you should try and factor in Budapest, the place will look fabulous in the summer And you should defo buy some citi guides and get a rough idea of what you want to see, do, so you dont end up wasting time in internet cafes. Im guessing you have already done this though. If you are able to spend more time in Europe...rail card in advance? Laters |
| 29th May 2007 David Cook | I take offence at the use of dollars instead of pounds - From: Blog Entry #2 My first questions are: Ready. Question 1: Have you written your speach for your cousin yet? Question 2: Are you going to take any towels? Question 3: How much do you both earn per year :p |
| 24th May 2007 Mom | - From: Blog Entry #2 What's a Mom to do!! Thought we had raised a quiet, practical kid. Who's interested in going to see them in Aug in Edinburgh? Good golfing, cooler than St. Louis in Aug & Lachlan says "better take away food". June 6 will be here before we know it. Not ready to say good bye. |
| 18th May 2007 Jen | - From: Our first entry... Congratulations to both of you! I'm interested in hearing how you'll store all the photos from this. Are you doing disposables or taking a dozen memory cards?? Also, Loddy, since you had such success with Brigid, when you get back I'm leaving Anthony with you for a week in hopes he'll come back with a taste for more exotic things. (meaning something besides chicken breast) |
| 18th May 2007 Twan | All I want to know... - From: Blog Entry #2 I just want to know how you are packing and how you are suppose to wash those clothes of yours? I asked yesterday, but all I got was "I don't know"...you've had a day, I want answers!!! |
| 16th May 2007 Ariadne | Gosh...that was some speech! - From: Blog Entry #2 Well, I guess I haven't been asking the right questions, cos I didn't ask even one of the ones you answered up there! Sounds like you have it pretty sorted... you'll need to let me know what your first set of plans are e.g when you in Scotland so that I can actually catch up with you mad kids?!! |
| 16th May 2007 Andy | - From: Our first entry... Looking forward to seeing you punks over here...hope you have an awesome trip. |
| 15th May 2007 Alicia | I'm THE FIRST (British person ;) ) couldnt beat you lee :) - From: Our first entry... Ha!! I wont miss you.. (haha all the geeky americans who get the pleasure of their company and therefore will miss them!!) but i am looking forward to your amazing trip cos will mean i will see you guys in the fabby uk ;) Will also look forward to the exciting blog updates to bring a little excitment into my dull law student/slave labour summer work life!! Wooo... Hope you have loads of fun on your trip and be happy cos my life is planned out for the next who knows how many years so who knows if i will ever be as adventurous and fun as yous!! xx |
| 11th May 2007 Lee | I'm THE FIRST!!!!!!!!!!! - From: Our first entry... I did it, YES, I made the first comment on your blog!! I win!! Haha (suck it nate)!! I just want to take a second to tell anyone that reads this who doesn't know these two.........they are lying......we have finally driven them from the country...it's taken a long time but we've done it..under no circumstances should you trust them ever! KIDDING, you guys rock, best of luck!! ~L |
| 11th May 2007 Brendan | - From: Our first entry... Well admittedly you guys are comittable. I am jealous and very excited for you both. But at the same time I am upset, as I am sure most are of your leaving ( even if they don't admit to it). You both will be greatly miss while you are away!! |
