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| 27th October 2009 dad | Haplong boats - From: Halong Bay Very interesting area...looks like the place to live....on the water... yaaaaaaa...margo the boats too big....too much clean...????????ing....... |
| 24th October 2009 Lindakits | wow - From: Nha Trang What a trip. You are lucky, Lisa. |
| 24th October 2009 van de Maat | spectacular - From: A Lil' Bit of Holland in Japan: "Huis Ten Bosch" Only two things! I didn't know that chocolate springles is/was a Dutch product, and as in described in the pictures Von Siebold was not a Dutchmen but a German working for the Dutch. Otherwise his name would have been 'Van Siebolt'. But nevertheless this is amazing! And 152 hectare?? |
| 23rd October 2009 margo | - From: Halong Bay I think your Dad should buy that boat ! (the big one) |
| 23rd October 2009 Lisa Van Muyen | Sapa Trip - From: Sapa: A lush, green heaven! Hi there! My friend and I went to Sapa in September of last year. I am not sure if they will still be green in November, it might be after harvest season. Maybe check with some other travellers? Have a great trip! |
| 21st August 2009 Priya | What month of the year did you go - From: Sapa: A lush, green heaven! Hi, we are planning a Sapa trip around November 25 and are wondering whether the rice fields will be green |
| 23rd April 2009 Uncle John | - From: Hanoi Lots to see in a day, Great pictures, what is the lucky food? |
| 23rd April 2009 Aunt Elizabeth | - From: Sapa: A lush, green heaven! Lisa, you are one adventurous person - there is so much you have shown us out of the ordinary and so personally done. Just beautiful. Thanks (don't look at the date) |
| 19th March 2009 jun campol | nice photos of banaue - From: Philippines: PART 2 thanks for the appreciation, miss the place too as presently here in japan. should read Take me with by american travel writer Brad Newsham....tks |
| 27th February 2009 ROBERTO PATRICIO | JUST NICE - From: Dulce de Leche Delights I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT BUENOS AIRES FOR TOURIST. IT IS THE FIRST COMMENT ABOUT THE CITY. REGARDS.ROBERTO MCH |
| 10th December 2008 Mom | - From: Sapa: A lush, green heaven! good thing you didn't adopt all those little babies you fell in love with over the past 3 years - our house would be very full LOL - amazing photos and how nice to see all that colour. |
| 9th December 2008 Uncle John | - From: Sapa: A lush, green heaven! Amazing Pictures of a culture that only the vary adventurous tourists will experience. |
| 21st November 2008 larry | - From: Making My Way Home first day in japan and lisa's got me eating tentacles, lol. thanks for being my tour guide, and draggin' me out to all those temples uphill!! |
| 21st November 2008 larry | terracotta - From: Fascinating History in Xi'an, China the pictures turned out great. can't believe we were actually there. |
| 21st November 2008 anonymous | - From: Hong Kong Adventures Magnitude of explosive fun?? haha. I think that club has your picture up with a caption: "dont let this girl in". And so does the cab driver. |
| 21st November 2008 dad | - From: Hong Kong Adventures AGAIN...TOTALLY AMAZING... |
| 14th November 2008 Uncle John | Cable Car and Tram - From: Hong Kong Adventures Your pictures make the tram and cable car worth while. Pictures explain more than words and being there is priceless. Thanks for sharing. Uncle John |
| 14th November 2008 Mom | - From: Hong Kong Adventures I'd like the Vegetarian lunch please ! No wonder you are getting bored being back home - nowhere near as picturesque or exciting here at this time of year. Next ..... |
| 12th November 2008 DAD | - From: Fascinating History in Xi'an, China TOTALLY INCREDIBLE.....WOW... |
| 11th November 2008 Uncle John | A very interesting piece of history. - From: Fascinating History in Xi'an, China Your pics are truely amazing, suprised you could actually get up close and personal with the warriors. Curiously why were they buried? Uncle John |
| 9th November 2008 Mom | WOW - From: Fascinating History in Xi'an, China I always wanted to see these terra-cotta warriors - so now I have - through your eyes ! Imagine being the person to find them - pretty scary finding those painted faces peering up at you from the earth ! |
| 14th October 2008 COOPIE | Beautiful pictures - From: Beijing in a Whirlwind Great blog entry Lisa, so nice to see all the pictures from your travels - and SO NICE to have you home : ) ox |
| 9th October 2008 Uncle John | - From: Beijing in a Whirlwind As usual your thoughts are also expressed in your pictures. Uncle John |
| 6th October 2008 Uncle John | - From: "Memoirs of a Lisa" Such a serious face until the last two pics. You look so Japanese. Regards Uncle John |
| 6th October 2008 DAD | - From: "Memoirs of a Lisa" Very Impressive.Couldn't believe it was you behind that white face wearing the KIMONA.Another wonderful experience.Possibly a new part time job in Canada??????? |
| 6th October 2008 mom | - From: "Memoirs of a Lisa" How did a Dutch/ Anglo-Argentine/ Canadian become so Japanese ? Amazing ! |
| 13th September 2008 Aunt Elizabeth | - From: Making My Way Home Your amazing Lisa, I'm going to hire you when I travel - you know the ways. Take good care |
| 11th September 2008 dad | Safe Adventure - From: Making My Way Home Hey Lisa....Quite the itinery for your homebound trip. You just had to add a few stops and points of interest along the way.That's my Lisa....Take care... LOVE Ya.........DAD...P.S.MOM says to beware of the earthquakes that happened over night Wed.Sept.10 in Japan&Indonesia...BYE.... |
| 10th September 2008 Casey Lary | SAYONARA JAPAN! - From: Making My Way Home Watch out world lisa (and larry) are on the loose! I stalk your facebook religiously to see where you are. Miss you tons and I can't wait to when you get back!!!! |
| 9th September 2008 Uncle John | - From: Making My Way Home Your photos are amazing. Safe Journeys. |
| 8th September 2008 Mom | Memories - From: Making My Way Home Seeing your photos of Japan brings back wonderful memories. Especially cycling through Kyoto - still my favourite too! xoxo |
| 18th July 2008 Rob_n_Lorenza | - From: A Lil' Bit of Holland in Japan: "Huis Ten Bosch" Het verbazen! |
| 10th July 2008 Casey Lary | Hitching? - From: A Lil' Bit of Holland in Japan: "Huis Ten Bosch" dude, its pretty, but I thinking hitching there was the way to see Nagasaki. I miss our adventures! |
| 16th June 2008 Mari | WOW - From: Dulce de Leche Delights Lucky Van Muyen family. I feel as if I've been there now. Argentina is a beautiful country for sure. And I'm so glad that Margaret, Peter, Lisa and Christopher enjoyed this adventure together. Where to next???? |
| 31st May 2008 Aunt Elizabeth | - From: A Lil' Bit of Holland in Japan: "Huis Ten Bosch" I never realized Japan was so large, you are constantly finding something different and new to explore and it is always very interesting reading. And also too, "Happy belated Birthday Lisa". |
| 27th May 2008 Uncle John | - From: A Lil' Bit of Holland in Japan: "Huis Ten Bosch" Oma enjoyed reading this blog and finds it very interesting as to the detail. Beautiful city with all the gorgeous flowers. Oma and I wish you a HAPPY belated Birthday |
| 26th May 2008 Aunt Mary | - From: A Lil' Bit of Holland in Japan: "Huis Ten Bosch" Quite the attraction, I bet you felt like you were in Holland with all those tulips blooming. Also Happy Birthday Lisa. a.m. |
| 26th May 2008 Mom | - From: A Lil' Bit of Holland in Japan: "Huis Ten Bosch" Wow - another adventure! Maybe their sign should have said “Traveling WOMAN goes around the World” The flowers and the roses are absolutely gorgeous ! |
| 26th May 2008 Jessica | - From: A Lil' Bit of Holland in Japan: "Huis Ten Bosch" Who would have thought??? That is so neat! Oh! And Happy Birthday! |
| 23rd May 2008 Aunt Mary | amazing - From: The Historic Gem of Uruguay Another wonderful adventure, I thought cuba had old cars. Enjoyed reading your blogs, now I have alot of questions for Peter & Margo. lol a.m. |
| 23rd May 2008 Mom | - From: The Historic Gem of Uruguay Exploring Colonia really was a special day ! And who told you Silvia and I were trouble makers - Auntie Ivy ?? |
| 21st May 2008 Mom | - From: Milkbone Milenesas Today I would be very happy to sit and eat milkbone milanesas with you ! Maybe we could have some gaga maga juice too LOL xoxo |
| 16th May 2008 Chris | mmm black sausage - From: Gaucho Hunting in the Pampas Just the name turns me off. It was a fun day, to bad we almost died!!! |
| 15th May 2008 Uncle John | - From: Gaucho Hunting in the Pampas Your stories ar a lot more interesting than what I have heard from your Dad. |
| 15th May 2008 Mom | - From: Gaucho Hunting in the Pampas Near death experience aside - I still think the Siphon Bottle experience was the best ever ! |
| 15th May 2008 Casey Lary | Buenissimo!!! - From: Dulce de Leche Delights Hola Guapa! I love the photos and stories! I wish I was there with you. When I go to BA can I meet Great Aunt Ivy?! |
| 14th May 2008 Uncle John | Very Interesting. - From: Dulce de Leche Delights I have heard some of the vaction stories from your dad, and it is nice to her about your hilights of the vacation. |
| 14th May 2008 Jessica Moore | Tan hermosa! - From: Dulce de Leche Delights Lisa, Chris, Uncle Peter & Aunt Margo: Your trip seems like it was amazing! What a beautiful country! It gave me goosebumps to hear how you were reunited with your family after some years. Lisa, I also have the 1,000 Places to See Before you Die as a checklist although I think you have a lead! Can't wait to see the rest! |
| 14th May 2008 Mom | - From: Dulce de Leche Delights This is wonderful having someone put my vacation into a blog for me. We really did have an amazing time ! |
| 14th May 2008 Tim O'G | Where's Waldo? - From: Dulce de Leche Delights I think I'll either call you that or Carmen Sandiego, because I never have a clue where you'll pop up next. I hope you keep up with your world exploration, that way I'll never have to buy a Lonely Planet ever again! |
| 21st March 2008 Gladys | - From: "Uniquely Singapore" "Delicious Unidentified Dessert" is kind of malay snack, local called it "Putu Piring", you can easily find it in Malaysia & Singapore. If u like the taste of Putu Piring and going to Malaysia, try another roll like snack - "Putu bamboo", which is similar taste as Putu Piring but additional 'bamboo taste'. |
| 22nd February 2008 Natalie Oram | Your blog is awesome - From: Parental Supervision in Japan I love your writing style Lisa, you totally make me feel like I am on your adventures. Your mom looks stunning in a kimono |
| 18th February 2008 DAD | - From: "Uniquely Singapore" Well it looks like you found more worldly delicacies.Some you didn't even recognize????????MMMMMMMMM tastey. LOVE YA DAD.. |
| 18th February 2008 Casey Lary | wish I was there! - From: "Uniquely Singapore" a great end to a great trip. awesome risa-chan~ |
| 15th February 2008 Mom | - From: "Uniquely Singapore" FOOD !!! |
| 13th February 2008 dad | Sand ,Sunshine&warm waters. - From: Malaysia: Island Paradise How come I wasn't invited....???????Would love to have been there.Looks beautiful..... love Ya DAD |
| 1st February 2008 AUNT MARY | MALAYSIA - From: Malaysia: Island Paradise Another amazing trip & journal, thanks for sharing. Cheers to the New Year. lol a.m. |
| 1st February 2008 Mom | - From: Malaysia: Island Paradise Perfect pictures to see on a cold and nasty winter storm day in Canada ! Re: your pirate - maybe you should suggest people DO NOT ask him where he came from LOL ! |
| 31st January 2008 Mom | - From: Parental Supervision in Japan you have no idea how many times I have re-visited this paricular blog and get to re-live our trip all over again. xoxoxo |
| 28th January 2008 Larry | - From: Shanghai in 9 hours At least the pig died with a smile :) |
| 23rd January 2008 Naomi | - From: Shanghai in 9 hours Hi! I visited your blog for the first time!! Really interesting:) I was surprised at the speed of the Maglev!! So fast! Amazing!! v_nTLò‰ŒfD‹iF„cfßy‹nKjA |
| 22nd January 2008 DAD | - From: "Malaysia Truly Asia!" WHAT A PLACE TO SPEND XMAS & NEW YEARS..TOTALLY DIFFERENT. LOVE YA.@@@@@@@@HAPPY NEW YEAR...XOXOXOXOX |
| 22nd January 2008 DAD | JUNGLE TOURS - From: Malaysia Truly Jungle! VERY INTERESTING TRIP..HOW COME I WASN'T INVITED.??? |
| 18th January 2008 DAD | georgetown - From: Malaysia: Georgetown Adventures LISA....You should have given your poor trishaw driver a well deserved break by putting him in the front seat & you could offer to peddle for a while.Looked like another interesting town.good -nite@don't let the bedbugs bite... |
| 16th January 2008 mom | - From: Malaysia: Georgetown Adventures Those are the biggest frogs I've ever seen - glad they are not hopping around. Glad you survived your Trishaw ride. xoxo |
| 15th January 2008 Casey Lary | A Berkeley Bear Fan in the Making... - From: Malaysia Truly Jungle! I could tell you were warming up to that sun bear, I can tell you are soon to be converted to a Berkeley Fan :-). hehehe. Looks amazing!! And you know, if you missed the bus couldn't you just have hitched to the park? You are good at that :-). |
| 14th January 2008 Jessica | Jungle Fever - From: Malaysia Truly Jungle! A friend of mine has recently been to the same conservation centre! So beautiful! |
| 14th January 2008 mom | - From: Malaysia Truly Jungle! Another amazing adventure. Glad it was you on that Canopy Walkway though - they would still be trying to pry my hands loose from the handrails. LOL |
| 11th January 2008 Uncle John | Travelling Again - From: "Malaysia Truly Asia!" A belated MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Happy New Year. The pictures are amazing. |
| 10th January 2008 mom | - From: "Malaysia Truly Asia!" Excuse me but is that the WIFE sitting by the fire in the Ritual at Sri Mahamariamman - topless ? BTW - breakfast in bed is supposed to be - so you don’t have to get out of bed yet - LOL Looks like you have had another amazing adventure. |
| 10th January 2008 Vacations4less | Very nice view - From: "Malaysia Truly Asia!" Wish I could have been there with you all. |
| 10th January 2008 Vacations4less | Gorgeous View - From: "Malaysia Truly Asia!" I know you must have had a great time there! |
| 9th January 2008 Tim O'G | Polkaroo! - From: Shanghai in 9 hours Hey! Japan, China, Malaysia..where will you go next? I fly out on Saturday to start my own ESL career. Send me an e-mail so I have your address, I've lost it, and maybe we'll be able to get together sometime in the future if you're still buzzing around Asia. Best of luck! |
| 8th January 2008 Jessica | Yikes - From: Shanghai in 9 hours That pig head looks unreal! That would have been enough for me in 9 hours! An adventure in itself! Hope all is well! |
| 8th January 2008 Mom | - From: Shanghai in 9 hours Yep - it does look like a meal from Fear Factor ! And the pigs head - I hate to tell you but head cheese is reallly tasty (as long as you're not looking at this picture). xoxo |
| 13th December 2007 scott ewen | memories - From: My Farewell to Yachiyo Makes me think back to my last day at Hiro high school well over a year ago. That day, and my time in Japan in general still all feels like yesterday. I hope your finding much post-JET success. let vicky and I know where you are and what your up to when you get a chance! |
| 12th December 2007 Uncle John | Small Comunities - From: My Farewell to Yachiyo As your students shared their thanlks to you, Thank You for sharing it wth us. I will print this for your OMA |
| 11th December 2007 DAD | YES YACHIYO - From: My Farewell to Yachiyo YES YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE IN A SMALL,RURAL ,FARMING COMMUNITY.THE PEOPLE YOU MET HERE WERE VERY KIND & GENEROUS TO YOU.I FELT THAT ON OUR VISIT THERE ALSO. A VISIT I WILL NOT SOON FORGET.THANKS FOR THE TOTALY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE.. |
| 11th December 2007 mom | - From: My Farewell to Yachiyo Absolutely beautiful! You were very blessed with good friends in Yachiyo. |
| 13th November 2007 Mom | - From: Sihanoukville Boker Hill Station - I would have loved to EXPLORE that place. The history looks amazing! |
| 7th August 2007 Lisa Van Muyen | COOPIE: well written - From: Markets, Palaces, and Heartbreaking Horrors in Phnom Penh amazing, and heartbreaking... what an experience Lisa. |
| 7th August 2007 Lisa Van Muyen | Logan: thank you - From: Markets, Palaces, and Heartbreaking Horrors in Phnom Penh thanks for this, it was a great read. i remember after my equally sad and sobering day at tuel sleng, someone told me "it is chilling, yet required knowledge" ... I couldn't agree more. cheers lisa, hope all is well. |
| 7th August 2007 Lisa Van Muyen | AUNT MARY - From: Markets, Palaces, and Heartbreaking Horrors in Phnom Penh Your a strong remarkable person to experience such a sad place on your own. lol a.m. |
| 7th August 2007 Lisa Van Muyen | MOM - From: Markets, Palaces, and Heartbreaking Horrors in Phnom Penh It’s a good thing your blog started out with such a GOOD laugh - laughed so hard tears came to my eyes, and then the end was so sobering. Well written. |
| 24th July 2007 COOPIE | beautiful! - From: Majestic Angkor and Striving Tonle Sap Lisa, this is one of my favorite blogs, just beautiful! What an experience...thanks for sharing - finally!!! oxoxoxoxox coopie |
| 24th July 2007 aunt mary | - From: Majestic Angkor and Striving Tonle Sap Wats vs. Nature is an amazing pic, and the floating city, incredible. lol a.m. |
| 24th July 2007 Mom | - From: Majestic Angkor and Striving Tonle Sap Wow - glad I didn't try climbing up those stairs ! Ayutthaya was high enough for me ! |
| 24th July 2007 Larry | - From: Majestic Angkor and Striving Tonle Sap Thats funny, there's a nightclub called "Angkor What?" hahaha. |
| 2nd July 2007 Mom | - From: Parental Supervision in Japan Parental Supervision - could have been called - “Mom and Dad - Lost in Translation” - especially when it comes to ordering from the menu LOL ! (raw eggs anyone?) Thanks for putting our trip into words for us - it was such a whirlwind that it’s hard to remember everywhere we went. . I would have to say this is my most favourite Journal - because we got to go on the adventure too! |
| 1st July 2007 Casey Lary | cambodia? - From: Parental Supervision in Japan Hey dude! love the family photos...where are your cambodia photos/blog!? I want to see more than just your facebook photos! |
| 25th June 2007 Duva | Crazy! - From: Parental Supervision in Japan Yo, you look just like you mom! Looks like you had a blast! I need to try that gold soup! |
| 25th June 2007 aunt mary | - From: Parental Supervision in Japan I've only seen 400 of the 800 pics your dad took. Sounds like you all had a fabulous time. Quite the experience for your parents, they are still talking about it. lol a.m. |
| 25th June 2007 jean marc | - From: Parental Supervision in Japan hey, miss u have a very cool site indeed, now i know who to call if i want to plan a trip anywhwere, u seen to be an expert in the field. cheers!!!! |
| 19th April 2007 scott ewen | crazy - From: "So, where did you park your car?" i'm jealous, you guys are still at it, traveling, flying, and hitchhiking around asia.....meanwhile vicky and i are back to the grind of real life! Great blogs! |
| 7th March 2007 aunt elizabeth | - From: "So, where did you park your car?" Both you and Casey know how to have a good time. It sounded like another wonderful adventure. I got lost just reading your journal. Take good care. a.e |
| 6th March 2007 aunt mary | - From: "So, where did you park your car?" Looks like you had a great time by the pic's. Happy faces. What a good idea to hitch hike. Great way to travel on a budget. lol a.m. |
| 5th March 2007 Mom | - From: "So, where did you park your car?" Looks like another AMAZING adventure ! CAN'T WAIT for our trip over there. |
| 5th March 2007 Jessica | Wow! - From: "So, where did you park your car?" So that is probably the bravest thing I would never do! What a fantastic adventure...you have a great way of making everything a good time! |
| 27th February 2007 Jessica | Awww - From: Setsubun!!! How adorable! Somehow frightened kids are just so cute. I love the masks..sitting here laughing! xo |
| 8th February 2007 Aunt Mary | - From: Setsubun!!! I can't believe that they would expose the little ones to such terror. I guess if its there culture the sooner they get used to it the better. Pictures are great. lol a.m. |
| 7th February 2007 DAD | sETSUBUN - From: Setsubun!!! GOOD WAY TO START THE MORNING..?????? |
| 7th February 2007 MOM | Cute ! - From: Setsubun!!! The comments under the photos are priceless ! Maybe your Dad and I should come dressed in green when we visit your schools- aren’t we ALIEN devils? LOL |
| 19th January 2007 COOPIE | missing the updates... - From: "Ahhhh! Risa sensei!!!" is an update coming soon, it's been far too long... :D |
| 20th December 2006 Jerry | Hi Jan, or whoever knows Nakamoto Mikako - From: Sumo and Space Hi Jan, I'm sorry to bother you. I noticed you mentioned Nakamoto Mikako, she used to be my teacher as well and I unfortunately lost her contact info. Could you please let me know her email? thanks a lot. Jerry from California freumich2001@yahoo.com |
| 30th November 2006 Kristie | Esto Summo?.. - From: Sumo and Space It seem as though drunken summo wrestling is a theme- lol As if you found a Summo from Esti, fun stuff!!! I am probably related to him... |
| 30th November 2006 Kristie | Hey Cool Guy - From: "Ahhhh! Risa sensei!!!" It has got to be hard work preparing for a concert- good job dude. |
| 28th November 2006 Aunt Mary | - From: "Ahhhh! Risa sensei!!!" Looks like you did an amazing job Lisa, I agree that little Abo wins the prize!. |
| 28th November 2006 Uncle John | - From: "Ahhhh! Risa sensei!!!" Oma enjoys your blogs. I put them on a memory stick and show them at home on a laptop. No E mail at farm. These kids will appreciate your hard work as they get older. Love from OMA |
| 28th November 2006 Jan | Is that Brian Fujimoto? - From: Sumo and Space Hi Lisa, my name is Jan and I live in Hiroshima and my Nehongo Sensai is Mikako Nakamoto. I recognized Brian in your photos. Tell him I said Hello and I'm so glad he's having a great time in Hiroshima with his friends. If he is ever in downtown Hiroshima, have him look me up! |
| 27th November 2006 Coopie | Risa Sensei you so smart - From: "Ahhhh! Risa sensei!!!" That is amazing Lisa, you should be SO proud of yourself, you look so cute on stage with the little ones! Looks like a lot hard work, but it clearly paid off! oxoxo COOPIE |
| 27th November 2006 Mom | - From: "Ahhhh! Risa sensei!!!" I would say the Yoshida Kindergarten is your favourite ! |
| 27th November 2006 Mom | - From: Ikebana I like the October 10th one! |
| 27th November 2006 Mom | - From: "Ahhhh! Risa sensei!!!" I think Abo wins the prize ! Cute little babies! |
| 27th November 2006 Lisa Van Muyen | Response to how they got sooooo big. - From: Sumo and Space Hey Chris! The reason that the sumo wrestlers are so huge is because they eat a special diet. I am pretty sure it includes only one meal a day, but it is a huge meal. They are known to eat a lot of 'nabe' which is kind of like a stew where a bunch of things are thrown in. (I am no pro, but that atleast gives you an idea.) |
| 25th November 2006 chris | - From: Sumo and Space I wonder how they got so fat? They must eat a lot of rice... HAHA |
| 23rd November 2006 Aunt Mary | - From: Sumo and Space Sumo's make you guys look pretty tiny. I think the best part would be the cushion toss. 4 to a bed, ummm who gets the pillow? lol a.m. |
| 23rd November 2006 DAD | FUKO-OKA ?? - From: Sumo and Space ANOTHER FUN AND EDUCATIONAL WEEK-END ..GOOD FOOD AND COMPANY AND OF COURSE ''REFRESHMENTS''...You are making me jealous....GOOD TO SEE THAT YOU ARE ECONOMIZING ON ACCOMMMODATIONS. LOVE YA. DAD FROM B.C. |
| 22nd November 2006 Mom | Cooler - From: Sumo and Space Good to see you making good use of the cooler LOL |
| 14th November 2006 dad | hot & heavy sands - From: A Memorable road trip to Aso-san led by our drunken leader, Sachi lisa , lisa still having great week -ends.wowsers interesting spots to visit......love ya.see yousoon ...dad from trail B.C. high in the mountains. |
| 7th November 2006 Aunt Mary | - From: A Memorable road trip to Aso-san led by our drunken leader, Sachi Steaming black sand, looks delightful. As always you are certainly making the most of your time in Japan. lol a.m. |
| 6th November 2006 Mom | - From: A Memorable road trip to Aso-san led by our drunken leader, Sachi WOW - what an amazing trip. ! What a life you lead ! I love the “KEEP OUT” sign in front of the world's largest caldera. Like someone's going to crawl down there? |
| 25th October 2006 DAD | HARAJUKU??? - From: How to make the most of a summer in Tokyo! Tokyo looks too busy for me..BUT CERTAINLY A GOOD PLACE TO WATCH THE WORLD GO BY..@ PEOPLE WATCH. |
| 16th October 2006 Uncle John | - From: How to make the most of a summer in Tokyo! A picture is worth a thousand words |
| 16th October 2006 Aunt Mary | - From: How to make the most of a summer in Tokyo! The Harajuku outfits are quite amazing, alot of time and thought went into some of those outfits. Shibuya's night shot with Casey & you reminds me of Vegas. Looking forward to try some of the organic food you are learning to cook. lol a.m. |
| 15th October 2006 mom | - From: How to make the most of a summer in Tokyo! I think you are having way too much fun ! And if you need any ideas for Halloween - well there you go! But some of them actually look pretty all dressed up? |
| 11th September 2006 Uncle John | Why did you do it - From: Above Japan's Clouds, at the Summit of Mt.Fuji Why did you do it Because it was there Congrats on the amazing PICTURES |
| 7th September 2006 dad | - From: From the chaos of Tokyo to the unspoiled natural beauty of Nikko very intracate architecture..always amazing...lol dad. |
| 7th September 2006 dad | Mt.Fuji - From: Above Japan's Clouds, at the Summit of Mt.Fuji Congrats on your adventure you FOOL. the sunrise justifies the cause.pics are amazing ...above the clouds. |
| 7th September 2006 AUNT MARY | - From: Above Japan's Clouds, at the Summit of Mt.Fuji I SURE NOT TOO MANY PEOPLE CAN SAY THAT THEY CLIMBED IT TWICE. I WAS QUITE TAKEN BACK AS TO THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE THAT WERE ON THE TOP. LOL A.M. |
| 7th September 2006 AUNT MARY | - From: From the chaos of Tokyo to the unspoiled natural beauty of Nikko All the Shrines in Japan are quite amazing, so much intricate work in all the buildings. lol a.m. |
| 7th September 2006 Mom | Climbing - From: Above Japan's Clouds, at the Summit of Mt.Fuji OK - so I won't mention how climbing 800 meters to Cody Caves just about did me in ! |
| 6th September 2006 Mom | - From: From the chaos of Tokyo to the unspoiled natural beauty of Nikko Wow the colours are amazing! And your pictures turned out just fine ! |
| 8th July 2006 Coop | Loved Part 2 - From: Philippines: PART 2 Wow Lisa, those Terraces and the waterfall are so beautiful. What an experience! Thanks for sharing Part 2 (finally!!) luv Coopie |
| 6th July 2006 Dad | They like their colourful vehicles,. - From: Philippines: PART 2 Quite the hilly fields.Whey>???LOve that fire truck.PURPLE?????and flames..THAT HOUSE ON STILTS?He's building an apartment building from the top down.The bottom 4 floors are air conditioned...LOVE YA.... |
| 4th July 2006 Aunt Mary | - From: Philippines: PART 2 Wow!!!! The Banaue Terraces are amazing. The ladies of the rice fields certainly look like they had a pretty tough life. lol a.m. |
| 4th July 2006 Mom | WOW - From: Philippines: PART 2 WOW WOW and WOW is all I can say. When you come home - can we build those terraces in our backyard ? |
| 3rd July 2006 chris | - From: Philippines: PART 2 Looks amazing Lisa! I wish I could have been there |
| 2nd July 2006 Chris | - From: San-In Tottori Beach Party!!! Looks like you had a blast. I can't get the pics to open in a larger window |
| 29th June 2006 Aunt Mary | - From: San-In Tottori Beach Party!!! Amazing sand dunes, looks like quite the walk, good thing you had plenty of refreshments with you. The sunset pic "awesome". lol aunt mary |
| 28th June 2006 dad | - From: San-In Tottori Beach Party!!! huge sand dunes in Japan.?????A mazing..I see you didn"t die of thirst out their...Take care...LOVE Ya...Dad.. |
| 2nd June 2006 Cousin Mandy | Fun - From: Mud Volleyball 2006 Hey Lisa, Every time you do a travel blog I read it faithfully. This time I decided to make a comment. You are a trooper. You're willing to give almost anything a try - that's amazing. Thanks for letting me be a part of this travelblog. It's fun to read and look at all the photos. Don't forget our deal - if you come back in August :) |
| 31st May 2006 DAD | RICING IT - From: The Tradition of Rice Planting INTERESTING TRADIDITON..ALOT CLEANER THAN MUD BARRI BAAAH |
| 31st May 2006 DAD | Getting dirty - From: Mud Volleyball 2006 Talk about getting dirty???GOOD thing it was a warm day or would it have been better if it was raining so you could see who your opponents where.LOoks like it was a riot?????WHATS NEXT..???????.SUMO WRESTLING IN A RICE PADDY????yaaaa..THANKS for the entertainment.Take care. LOVE YA DAD. |
| 31st May 2006 Casey Lary | copy cat - From: Philippines: PART 1 I would like to point out that I purposely did NOT look at your blog until I finished mine so I didn't put up the same photos/be influenced by yours...and you and I have the SAME photos!!! We even have the same first photo! great minds think alike.... ;-) |
| 30th May 2006 Charles Duva | Hot - From: The Tradition of Rice Planting This is really great! I love the pictures--great camera....hope you continue with this... I am really really really jealous ;) |
| 29th May 2006 AUNT MARY | - From: The Tradition of Rice Planting ACTUALLY YOU LOOK PRETTY GOOD IN THE OUTFIT. WHAT AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE. LOL A.M. |
| 29th May 2006 AUNT MARY | MUD FEST - From: Mud Volleyball 2006 LISA, YOU ALWAYS FIND THE MOST UNUSUALLY THINGS TO DO IN JAPAN. HOWEVER I CANNOT PICTURE YOU PLAYING IN THE MUD. KEEP THE TRAVEL BLOGS COMING AS THEY ARE ALWAYS VERY ENTERTAINING. LOL A.M. |
| 29th May 2006 Mom | - From: Mud Volleyball 2006 Way too much fun ! I bet the Japanese don’t play this game though. They probably invented it just for foreigners - so they could get their rice fields tilled for free! Hahahaha |
| 29th May 2006 Mom | Boots - From: The Tradition of Rice Planting Super pics - what an experience! But I never want to hear another word about MY boots ! LOL |
| 25th May 2006 COOP | - From: Philippines: PART 1 Wow Lisa, looks like a great time! I continue to be jealous of your vacations... Looking forward to Part 2! PS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!! luv COOPIE oxox |
| 17th May 2006 dad | S.E. ASIA TRIP - From: Philippines: PART 1 NEAT PLACES TO VISIT..HOW COME I WASN'T INVITTED...??? |
| 16th May 2006 Mom | - From: Philippines: PART 1 No You Were Never A “Basin” Baby - How About A “Laundry Hamper” Baby LOL The bougainvillea’s are awesome, the ocean reminds me of Majorca, the beaches of Thailand - ahh - one of these days! |
| 10th May 2006 PL | - From: Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture You really have some nice pics. Wonder what camera you are using? Its such a shame to keep the talents to yourself. How about sharing? |
| 21st April 2006 Aunt Elizabeth | Hi Lisa - From: Stepping back in time: My trip to Kyoto I've been a closet reader to your diary, but felt it was time to thank you for the wonderful stories. It is great to see the beautiful pictures and read of your happenings and adventures. Wow to be young again. Take good care. |
| 8th April 2006 Chris | wow - From: Stepping back in time: My trip to Kyoto Hi Lisa great pics the cherry trees must smell amazing. |
| 8th April 2006 Logan | thanks - From: Stepping back in time: My trip to Kyoto hey your blog of kyoto is about 100 times better than mine. very nice photos. yes, you win. take care |
| 4th April 2006 anonymous | - From: Stepping back in time: My trip to Kyoto They're sake kegs...prob empty. |
| 4th April 2006 DAD | OSAKA - From: A weekend in Osaka Interesting...A V8 american coupe in Osaka.Great shot of hollywood |
| 3rd April 2006 Mom | NEXT - From: Stepping back in time: My trip to Kyoto Your Dad and I are next on this tour ! It looks so beautiful, no snow and the blossoms already out ! I really hope you intend to take us here too! |
| 3rd April 2006 Casey Lary | SF at USJ - From: A weekend in Osaka You know it was the best part of the day ;-). Just wait until you come visit me and see the REAL thing! |
| 3rd April 2006 Casey Lary | Can't Wait to Go!!! - From: Stepping back in time: My trip to Kyoto Your photos are amazing Lisa! Tour guide Lisa is going to have to help plan my trip!!! Two days until wednesday ;-) |
| 30th March 2006 aunt mary | Sumo - From: A weekend in Osaka Sounds like your becoming quite a fan of sumo wrestling!! lol a.m. |
| 30th March 2006 Mom | AMAZING - From: A weekend in Osaka Looks amazing! As usual - you are giving me wanderlust! Glad to see you had so much fun! |
| 20th March 2006 Dad | - From: I was the Ogiri Champion!!! Congrates...Ogiri CHAMP....You just wanted to collect all those pillows so you could comfortably have a knapp from the night before ...???? |
| 16th March 2006 Oma | Congratulations - From: I was the Ogiri Champion!!! Nice pictures! Sounds like you're having lots of fun! Hope you have a nice holiday in the Philippines. Love Oma :) |
| 15th March 2006 Aunt Mary | good job - From: I was the Ogiri Champion!!! Congratulations to the Champion. lol aunt mary |
| 15th March 2006 Mom | - From: I was the Ogiri Champion!!! CONGRATULATIONS! You should have put the "I WON the Ogiri" in Caps!! |
| 11th March 2006 Casey Lary | Ohhhh Lord - From: Mid-Year Conference So being lazy and looking at this blog...man we need to stop having so much fun. These definitely are some of the best photos we have taken in Japan....sad we don't remember half of them! |
| 5th March 2006 T. O'Grady | YES! - From: "Hadaka Matsuri" a.k.a. "The Naked Man Festival"!!! Nothing gets me going in the morning like a few dozen naked Japanese men! I ask for twins and this is what I get? :) Could you see through the towels after they ran through the really cold pond? hehehehe. Be sure to send the naked woman festival pictures too...whenever you get them. |
| 5th March 2006 peter vm | the naked riot - From: "Hadaka Matsuri" a.k.a. "The Naked Man Festival"!!! I think I would rather do this in the summer time.It's a wonder the Japanese have not thought about that. |
| 5th March 2006 chris | ??? - From: "Hadaka Matsuri" a.k.a. "The Naked Man Festival"!!! They are crazy! To be running arround in the cold like that just for some money. Why don't they just buy a loto ticket? They'll have the same chances to win money, I'm sure. |
| 15th February 2006 Casey Lary | Lets go back!! - From: Sapporo's Snow Festival What fun we had! way to write about the little things like the crab lighters...those were classic! As your dad mentioned- our educational weekends seem to be going over quite well. Next up...naked man festival!! |
| 11th February 2006 DAD | sapporo trip - From: Sapporo's Snow Festival But where are all the snowmobiles with all that beautiful snow.I'm glad to see you are having an interesting,fun, educational experience on your busy socializing week-ends..???? excellent pictures.. |
| 10th February 2006 Lauren | Looks like a GREAT time! - From: Sapporo's Snow Festival Hi Darling, As much as I miss you, it looks like you are still having a blast! Do they need anymore teachers there? ha. In the one picture beside a snow sculpture it almost looks like you are doing the "dead frog" pose. haha. I am off to see the Ottawa carvings this weekend, but nothing will compare to your picts!!! |
| 10th February 2006 AUNT MARY | AMAZING - From: Sapporo's Snow Festival THEY ARE THE MOST AMAZING SNOW SCULPTOR'S I'VE SEEN SO MUCH TIME PUT INTO EACH ONE. PUTS THE ORILLIA'S WINTER CARNIVAL SCULPTORS TO SHAME. |
| 10th February 2006 Rea$on. | damn.. - From: Sapporo's Snow Festival I like the pics Lisa. The sculptures look cool. Do they break easy? That temples 13 meters high n made out of snow huh? -Did u go inside it? & yo Liss, the picture captioned "Well, isn't this pretty" -a personal note from the creature next to u. "stop copying me. lol" ttyl. |
| 9th February 2006 Mom | WOW - From: Sapporo's Snow Festival WOW! The snow sculptures are absolutely amazing - what a sight! But the funniest thing I’ve ever seen is you guys playing with the crab legs - I laughed right out loud - explain that to the Boss! |
| 20th January 2006 Larry | great pics - From: Sake Matsuri (a.k.a. Sake Festival!!) nice pics. love the drunk pics. bring me back some of that sake....oh yeah and some cheddar, thats beddar, lol. |
| 20th January 2006 Larry | Scenery - From: CLIMBING MOUNT FUJI!!! Awesome pics. 10 minutes, just in time. Seems like it was worth the hike. |
| 16th January 2006 Casey Lary | Saturdays - From: Pachinko! Best Saturday ever! Lets do it again! Too bad we can't post our Puikura! We forgot our normal chant.... |
| 16th January 2006 Mom | cold - From: Pachinko! Nice jacket - don't they have heat inside those buildings either ? |
| 6th January 2006 Logan | Happy new year - From: My Canadian Christmas Nice to see some snow, thanks for the pics ... take care. |
| 5th January 2006 Mom | - From: My Canadian Christmas As much as I hate shopping - let's do it again ! |
| 1st December 2005 jabitab | former JET/MEF - From: Sumo!!!!! ..... "Ozumo!!!" Hey - I was in the JET program from 86-88 in Kumamoto. glad to hear the program is still alive and well, and that Fukuoka is still such a fun place to visit! |
| 25th November 2005 Mom | Monkeys - From: Miyajima They look exactly like those horrid beasts that stole my knapsack and they’re mean too! |
| 14th November 2005 Mom | - From: Ikebana I like your Sept 27 one the best - they are all awsome though !! |
| 11th November 2005 Timmy O | Hot Stuff... - From: Halloween 2005! Nice legs...on both of the fairies. :) Looks like you're having fun, keep it up! And find me those twins!! ;) |
| 14th October 2005 Lauren | - From: Sake Matsuri (a.k.a. Sake Festival!!) Love the photos! And the drunken smile ha. You are looking great! Ps. I like the chin chin budda (ha cant spell) part!! |
| 11th October 2005 Mom | Looking good - From: Sake Matsuri (a.k.a. Sake Festival!!) Looks like sake agrees with you - you look great ! |
| 25th September 2005 Dobes | Hey Lisa - From: Fried tofu and bamboo for lunch! I think those kids couldn't have a better teacher. good on ya for climbing mt. fuji. awesome. thats all from the south pacific. Logan |
| 22nd September 2005 mary | - From: Fried tofu and bamboo for lunch! It looks like you really have your hands full. Your still smiling so it must be all good. |
| 22nd September 2005 mary | sounds like to much fun - From: Ikebana Hey lisa you did a great job on your arrangement or should I say ikebana. Maybe next class you should bring in some real sweets to have with your green tea. |
| 22nd September 2005 Marcus Sköld | From a Swede - From: Fried tofu and bamboo for lunch! Hi Lisa! It is great to read about what you are up to in Japan. I really miss the good times we had over there. Even if it might be hard for you to understand that ; ). Anyway, it is great to se your smile in the pictures.... take care, marcus |
| 15th September 2005 Mom | Veggie desserts - From: Ikebana Good thing you like veggies - but not too sure about them being in the desserts ? LOL |
| 15th September 2005 Koji | Good Luck - From: My Schools I hope you good luck!!! From Kobe |
| 12th September 2005 Mom | way to school - From: Yachiyo Junior High School's Sports Day TQ for the walking tour - now I can see where you are - it looks lovely. Great Scenery ! Luv U |
| 12th September 2005 Mom | Mt. Fuji - From: CLIMBING MOUNT FUJI!!! Heh - I like your new hiking gear - good colour on you. Wait till your Dad sees your headlamp - he'll be wanting one too! Luv U Mom |
