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Date: 30th November 2008
hi
hi, i read your article, i miss namtso much,but now i am trapped in singapore. haha,why u go to tibet in the winter? and u wrote the article on my 19th birthday! good luch
From Blog: Namtso Lake
hi
hi, i read your article, i miss namtso much,but now i am trapped in singapore. haha,why u go to tibet in the winter? and u wrote the article on my 19th birthday! good luch
From Blog: Namtso Lake
Date: 13th June 2008
Hello Matt :) I am off to Kyrgyzstan in September. Unfortunately for only 9 days but better than no days. :) I love what you say about Osh. People told me not to go to Kyrgyzstan in Winter but I am not so sure. I love snow. Sitting inside one of those tea houses looking out at it is my idea of travel heaven. Mel
From Blog: One long bus trip
Hello Matt :) I am off to Kyrgyzstan in September. Unfortunately for only 9 days but better than no days. :) I love what you say about Osh. People told me not to go to Kyrgyzstan in Winter but I am not so sure. I love snow. Sitting inside one of those tea houses looking out at it is my idea of travel heaven. Mel
From Blog: One long bus trip
Date: 9th April 2008
Tashkent - Andijon
Hi there Jade, obviously I flew the opposite way to you (Andijon - Tashkent) but regardless, the domestic airline of Uzbekistan is Uzbekistan Airways. I managed to buy my ticket in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, through an Aviakassa (airline booking service) and simply crossed the border at Dostlyk and caught a taxi to Andijon. From memory the cost of the flight was around $33USD. Can I ask why you will be travelling through this region and when will you be going? I hope you get to enjoy Andijon more than I did as I was too ill to go anywhere! If you have any more questions just ask! Good luck with it all! Matt.
From Blog: One long bus trip
Tashkent - Andijon
Hi there Jade, obviously I flew the opposite way to you (Andijon - Tashkent) but regardless, the domestic airline of Uzbekistan is Uzbekistan Airways. I managed to buy my ticket in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, through an Aviakassa (airline booking service) and simply crossed the border at Dostlyk and caught a taxi to Andijon. From memory the cost of the flight was around $33USD. Can I ask why you will be travelling through this region and when will you be going? I hope you get to enjoy Andijon more than I did as I was too ill to go anywhere! If you have any more questions just ask! Good luck with it all! Matt.
From Blog: One long bus trip
Date: 7th April 2008
flight
Hi, I am travelling to tashkent and am looking for a flight to Andijan. I'm having trouble being able to locate the domestic carrier that flies this trip. Can you let me know what airline you flew with domestically in Uzbekistan. Thanks
From Blog: One long bus trip
flight
Hi, I am travelling to tashkent and am looking for a flight to Andijan. I'm having trouble being able to locate the domestic carrier that flies this trip. Can you let me know what airline you flew with domestically in Uzbekistan. Thanks
From Blog: One long bus trip
Date: 22nd February 2008
Namo Gorge
Namo Gorge looks so amazing in winter. Love the photos you took on those mountains! breathtaking shots! thank you for sharing :-)
From Blog: Trekking around Langmusi
Namo Gorge
Namo Gorge looks so amazing in winter. Love the photos you took on those mountains! breathtaking shots! thank you for sharing :-)
From Blog: Trekking around Langmusi
Date: 9th February 2008
"mostly Tibetan and amazingly friendly and respectful (a quality most Chinese know nothing about, it is either disdain for people lower than them or fear for those higher than them, not respect). " This is SO TRUE!!! I totally agree with you even I am a Chinese myself. That is why I fall in love with Tibetan people right away. You will never get bored being with Tibetan. I love them and respect them deeply from my heart.
From Blog: A Magical Bus Trip
"mostly Tibetan and amazingly friendly and respectful (a quality most Chinese know nothing about, it is either disdain for people lower than them or fear for those higher than them, not respect). " This is SO TRUE!!! I totally agree with you even I am a Chinese myself. That is why I fall in love with Tibetan people right away. You will never get bored being with Tibetan. I love them and respect them deeply from my heart.
From Blog: A Magical Bus Trip
Date: 9th February 2008
I really enjoyed reading your blog. I ran into a similar situation like you with my Debit card in Lhasa. But later on, it turned into a very special memory and it was fun trying to figure out way to stay with very little money.. Well only once a while. but it was fun.. THank you for sharing..
From Blog: No money no cry, No visa no time - now with photos of Han-Dynasty Great Wall
I really enjoyed reading your blog. I ran into a similar situation like you with my Debit card in Lhasa. But later on, it turned into a very special memory and it was fun trying to figure out way to stay with very little money.. Well only once a while. but it was fun.. THank you for sharing..
From Blog: No money no cry, No visa no time - now with photos of Han-Dynasty Great Wall
Date: 7th February 2008
wow
This is so amazing! I didn't even see this many monks in Tibet. This is a place I must visit next time! Thank you for sharing
From Blog: Prayers in the snow
wow
This is so amazing! I didn't even see this many monks in Tibet. This is a place I must visit next time! Thank you for sharing
From Blog: Prayers in the snow
Date: 22nd January 2008
thanks for everything
I've been reading your posts throughout your trip and really enjoyed them -- and envied you. Good luck in whatever you do next!
From Blog: Breaking news: I am home.
thanks for everything
I've been reading your posts throughout your trip and really enjoyed them -- and envied you. Good luck in whatever you do next!
From Blog: Breaking news: I am home.
Date: 12th January 2008
A journey you will never forget
Hi Matt, hiding behind a beard, masquerading as a local is problematic if you can't talk the talk! take care, regards John Baulch
From Blog: One long bus trip
A journey you will never forget
Hi Matt, hiding behind a beard, masquerading as a local is problematic if you can't talk the talk! take care, regards John Baulch
From Blog: One long bus trip
Date: 7th January 2008
oh no! no camels!!!
thanks Matty for you e-mail.it was lovely. the markets sound fab (would never go hungry) and you may never find shalicks like that agin. loved the bartering! not sure the value but obviously the guy was asking too much.pity about the camels, could just see them at kyneton! what fun you are having. cheers faye and neil
From Blog: Massive Markets
oh no! no camels!!!
thanks Matty for you e-mail.it was lovely. the markets sound fab (would never go hungry) and you may never find shalicks like that agin. loved the bartering! not sure the value but obviously the guy was asking too much.pity about the camels, could just see them at kyneton! what fun you are having. cheers faye and neil
From Blog: Massive Markets
Date: 6th January 2008
enjoying your blogs
I really enjoy your blogs, thanks for sharing!
From Blog: Massive Markets
enjoying your blogs
I really enjoy your blogs, thanks for sharing!
From Blog: Massive Markets
Date: 6th January 2008
Cool :) those markets sound like the way to go! Pfft 50 for a glass of juice! what a rip-off :) I am glad you told him to get bent! Thats ok man, i understand! I figured that they would be quite a price even with the exchange rates...and i think it might be a little more important that you come home sometime :P Still good reading anyway!
From Blog: Massive Markets
Cool :) those markets sound like the way to go! Pfft 50 for a glass of juice! what a rip-off :) I am glad you told him to get bent! Thats ok man, i understand! I figured that they would be quite a price even with the exchange rates...and i think it might be a little more important that you come home sometime :P Still good reading anyway!
From Blog: Massive Markets
Date: 6th January 2008
Spankerific!
Awesome a camel! I am sure the little dogs and the cat will love a big hairy camel to play with :P Will make travel round good old geelong an interesting experience :P Awesome man, can wait to see all those photos, sounds like an interesting and vibrant place! Keep up the good work!
From Blog: Old town magic
Spankerific!
Awesome a camel! I am sure the little dogs and the cat will love a big hairy camel to play with :P Will make travel round good old geelong an interesting experience :P Awesome man, can wait to see all those photos, sounds like an interesting and vibrant place! Keep up the good work!
From Blog: Old town magic
Date: 4th January 2008
hey mister. this place sounds amazing!i hope you have a good night out on the town. i would be sceptical about eating a sheeps head... is it really worth the experience? knowing you, you probably will ;) i am so glad that you are having a good time again! love you x
From Blog: Same same but very different
hey mister. this place sounds amazing!i hope you have a good night out on the town. i would be sceptical about eating a sheeps head... is it really worth the experience? knowing you, you probably will ;) i am so glad that you are having a good time again! love you x
From Blog: Same same but very different
Date: 2nd January 2008
Phew
Hey good lookin. so glad that everything has worked out in the end!i knew you would figure it out ;) hav just caught up on the last few blogs and what amazing photos! you have been a busy boy! keep it up mister, i am so proud of you. xxx
From Blog: No money no cry, No visa no time - now with photos of Han-Dynasty Great Wall
Phew
Hey good lookin. so glad that everything has worked out in the end!i knew you would figure it out ;) hav just caught up on the last few blogs and what amazing photos! you have been a busy boy! keep it up mister, i am so proud of you. xxx
From Blog: No money no cry, No visa no time - now with photos of Han-Dynasty Great Wall
Date: 2nd January 2008
Surreal
Hi Matt - snow on sand dunes - Hmmm! Whta fantastic looking area to be in WOW it looks absolutely fascinating. Love the sand dunes and the 'oasis' I have to say that camel is the spunkiest looking camel I have ever seen! D x
From Blog: Caves, dunes and camels
Surreal
Hi Matt - snow on sand dunes - Hmmm! Whta fantastic looking area to be in WOW it looks absolutely fascinating. Love the sand dunes and the 'oasis' I have to say that camel is the spunkiest looking camel I have ever seen! D x
From Blog: Caves, dunes and camels
Date: 2nd January 2008
living on the edge..
Hi Matt - I like Michael's comment 'had me on the edge of my seat' - very apt. The best laid plans eh well that is how it goes and has in fcat turned out pretty good. 'Don Juan' looked a very interesting place with alot to see. Stay away from Xintan one and Xintan two in Sichuan province (Matthew Reilly) as they are in Western China! happy travels D x
From Blog: No money no cry, No visa no time - now with photos of Han-Dynasty Great Wall
living on the edge..
Hi Matt - I like Michael's comment 'had me on the edge of my seat' - very apt. The best laid plans eh well that is how it goes and has in fcat turned out pretty good. 'Don Juan' looked a very interesting place with alot to see. Stay away from Xintan one and Xintan two in Sichuan province (Matthew Reilly) as they are in Western China! happy travels D x
From Blog: No money no cry, No visa no time - now with photos of Han-Dynasty Great Wall
Date: 1st January 2008
Oh i sympathise with you totally chief! no money = sucky! I had a similar experience paying for hostels in London, however it was nice of my loving cousin to pay for me :D Lucky you managed to find a pretty atm that accepted you car! :)) *wipes brow* you had me on the edge of my seat :)
From Blog: No money no cry, No visa no time - now with photos of Han-Dynasty Great Wall
Oh i sympathise with you totally chief! no money = sucky! I had a similar experience paying for hostels in London, however it was nice of my loving cousin to pay for me :D Lucky you managed to find a pretty atm that accepted you car! :)) *wipes brow* you had me on the edge of my seat :)
From Blog: No money no cry, No visa no time - now with photos of Han-Dynasty Great Wall
Date: 1st January 2008
Happy new year chief! :) Congrats on entering the new year riding a camel, and becoming laurence of arabia! Hope you bought the camel to bring back for me because he/she looked pretty spiffy!
From Blog: Caves, dunes and camels
Happy new year chief! :) Congrats on entering the new year riding a camel, and becoming laurence of arabia! Hope you bought the camel to bring back for me because he/she looked pretty spiffy!
From Blog: Caves, dunes and camels
Date: 30th December 2007
were they salty and chewy???
Hi Matt - tell me the little round meat balss were they a little salty and perhaps a bit chewy - Hmmm... 'Don Juan' as mum calls it looks Ok a bit bigger than I imagined. The caves I am sure will be awesome - lets hope something is open so that you can actually enter them! Have a good break in 'Don Juan' D x
From Blog: Why does it keep getting colder?
were they salty and chewy???
Hi Matt - tell me the little round meat balss were they a little salty and perhaps a bit chewy - Hmmm... 'Don Juan' as mum calls it looks Ok a bit bigger than I imagined. The caves I am sure will be awesome - lets hope something is open so that you can actually enter them! Have a good break in 'Don Juan' D x
From Blog: Why does it keep getting colder?
Date: 30th December 2007
The Awesome Wall
The photos are as stunning as the sights, fortunately for us they do not give us the cold!!! Seeing the west end of the wall would have to be high on the list of places to see and experience, but I think I would choose a more age friendly time of the year! At the moment I will do a deal with you 15 degrees of your cool for 15 degrees of our heat. Travel with care and safety. regards Joe
From Blog: Jiayuguan by bicycle - now with 3 more exciting photos
The Awesome Wall
The photos are as stunning as the sights, fortunately for us they do not give us the cold!!! Seeing the west end of the wall would have to be high on the list of places to see and experience, but I think I would choose a more age friendly time of the year! At the moment I will do a deal with you 15 degrees of your cool for 15 degrees of our heat. Travel with care and safety. regards Joe
From Blog: Jiayuguan by bicycle - now with 3 more exciting photos
Date: 29th December 2007
Thats awesome man, very impressive and remote. The best kind of travel i think, where there is no one else but you! :)
From Blog: Jiayuguan by bicycle - now with 3 more exciting photos
Thats awesome man, very impressive and remote. The best kind of travel i think, where there is no one else but you! :)
From Blog: Jiayuguan by bicycle - now with 3 more exciting photos
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Hello...Great pics, i am planning to go soon in Urumqi, how is that region comparing to the rest of China?? All the best