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| 25th August 2009 Ibo | - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? Some websites to visit if planning a trip to South Kurdistan (KRG, Iraq): www.krg.org, www.kurdistanica.org, http://www.peyamner.com/default.aspx?l=4. The Kurds are very hospitable and welcoming to strangers and foreigners. They are extemely friendly to Americans and Westerners in general. The provinces of Duhok, Erbil and Suleimaniya are very safe and calm; it is as if it is not a part of Iraq the way it has bypassed all of the turbulence and violence. It is has its own president, prime minister, military and security forces. For Western visitors a VISA is not required. Do a lot of research before heading down there. It would be helpful to find a Kurd from the area to get more information from. |
| 25th August 2009 Ibo | - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? Nice to see you made it home; long...long...journey. Very nice!! I hope you enjoyed spectecular Kurdistan (North Kurdistan occupied by Turkey pop. 30 Million, South Kurdistan...where you were..no longer occupied by Iraq pop. 7.5 milion, Eastern Kurdistan occupied by Iran pop. 13 million, Western Kurdistan occupied by Syria 2 million). If you ever in South Kurdistan (KRG), Duhok area....come by Gerdun Recreation and Fitness Center for some fun (good food, swimming, suana, steam room, jacuzzi, billiard tables, foosbal, air hockey, darts.... |
| 19th August 2009 Omar | No such a thing as kurdistan - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? I must say this! THERE IS NO SUCH A THING AS KURDISTAN. There never was and there will never be. The countries in which Kurds live are Turkey, Iraq, Syria and Iraq. Period! |
| 7th August 2009 Dylan | Inspiring - From: Alleged Terrorist Organisations Make the Best Ice Cream Tim this is fantastic, you need to submit you writing to newspapers. Thanks so much for inspiring for my next trip I can't wait. |
| 11th July 2009 Hittler kill turksh dogs | turksh nation are Animal nation in earth - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? when I see donkys in street I see turksh in street and leder of this donkys who name is attaturk say im big donkys in earth like my people.turksh are Cancer virous in this planet. |
| 15th May 2009 rojvan | thank you - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? I ma kurdish guy from kurdistan of Iraq,I want to thank you to show other nation our culture ,to show every body that we want peace and we want live freely in or homeland,,,but unfortunately turkish people dont want to accept the reality of kurd and kurdistan even they deny 20 milions kurd in kurdistan of turkey. any way every body welcome to my homeland kurdistan of iraq. Rojvan from Erbil |
| 24th January 2009 Mingalaba | Rafik Hariri - From: Alleged Terrorist Organisations Make the Best Ice Cream Always good to get constructive feedback. Rafik Hariri was the Prime Minister of Lebanon, sorry to all those I offended by getting my fact so terribly wrong. |
| 24th January 2009 Nansy | - From: Alleged Terrorist Organisations Make the Best Ice Cream As i know, Rafik Hariri was never a president of Lebanon. |
| 11th November 2008 stephen | Good but ... - From: ¿Viva Fidel? ... a bit long for online reading. |
| 10th November 2008 Kelly Feng | It is amazing to read your blog again - From: ¿Viva Fidel? Hi guys Miss you since you left NZ. It is still amazing to read your blog, especially the pics, they really represent the locals, I love them. while reading your story of Cuba, it really changed my view about what cuba is like. It is more indeep and true than just a vacation desitination with white sand and romance. Will meet you guys again on the blog.xoxo |
| 9th November 2008 Ben | Axis of evil - From: ¿Viva Fidel? So you've now been to all the axis of evil countires then? Are you sure you don't work for the CIA? I notice you've never been anywhere is europe! Good to see you writing again. I really enjoyed reading that. |
| 9th November 2008 thecrashpacker | - From: ¿Viva Fidel? really enjoyed this article and your photos. This is what i love about travelblog - cheers! |
| 8th November 2008 walkabout | Cuba - From: ¿Viva Fidel? The reality for the average Cuban is a very hard life. Even doctors. which are sent all over the world (?) in Cuba find that bar tending allows them to provide better for their families. I call that a failure of the system and refuse to go back to support this regime as the average Cuban, does not benefit from tourist dollars. |
| 4th November 2008 Ronak | You are so lucky! - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? Hello! Amazing blog. I stumbled upon this while doing research on Kurdish music for a term paper. You've written this really well, thanks for showing this other side of Iraq. Cheers |
| 12th October 2008 Ashok | Kurdistan. - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? I have had the pleasure to get to know many people in the UK based Iraqi Kurdish community. They are a wonderful people who deserve a homeland! I pray for ALL kurds in Iraq, Iran,Syria and beyond,but especially the 12million in Turkey. Those I know have a wonderful sense of humour, put great importance on the family and just can not stop dancing and singing!I urge people to find out about this forgotten people and support their struggle for true international recognition AT LAST!!! PLEASE!!!! |
| 24th June 2008 Patrick | Kurdistan! - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? Thankyou for your blog here. I also visited Kurdistan and south Iraq this year and your comments and honest opinions were immensely helpful. Great photos! These days it's difficult to find unbiased information on this beautifu country. |
| 13th May 2008 Lindee | - From: We've moved the capital city, if you need us, send a fax & we'll get back to you when we have a spare moment..... What do you say to tourism funding the Military Junta? Being there funds their opperations. |
| 1st May 2008 Mingalaba | In reply to doctor38 - From: Alleged Terrorist Organisations Make the Best Ice Cream It's always intersting to provoke a reaction; I'm not sure if it's assumed that I'm American or that I'm only aware of the American media. Neither are true. I would like to think that simply by going to the Middle East, against the advice of many, I've proved that I am perhaps a little more open minded about the politics of the region than some. Although I've tried not to get too political I would go as far as to suggest that I've shown more signs of support for Palestine than for Israel. My comments about the 'self absorbed' in Beirut was quite specifically about a group of very young people we found ourselves spending time with. I know that their opinions aren't a reflection of the whole population; those teenagers, who have just recently known war, have every reason to want to be absorbed in their own world & concentrate on enjoying themselves... |
| 28th April 2008 doctor38 | - From: Alleged Terrorist Organisations Make the Best Ice Cream I found some of what you said is really interesting like "It's hard to have an open minded discussion with anyone here, it would certainly be interesting to hear the Israeli side of the story" and "they are too absorbed in their own worlds where they are always the centre of attention" I am sure people can refer to you with the same accusation like you are too absorbed into you own world. It would like to point out to you that the Arab and Palestinian view are seldom presented in American Media. only the isreali side have is heard often and load. The American Media is too biased and unbalanced Having an open mind is a 2 way street and I ask of you also to have an open mind. Look at the other side of the story and see these 2 web sites one is an American and the 2nd is an Isreali http://www.ifamericansknew.org/ http://www.btselem.org/English/ Thanks and good luck |
| 22nd April 2008 Farman | so pleased - From: Countdown in progress.... Hi Just wanted to thank u for this nice blog, I was so pleased reading ur journey to Kurdistan... Thank u |
| 14th April 2008 Nathan | Superb blog... - From: Heart Rending Departure of the Great Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran re. miss pamela's comments: 'Taking out all the people of Iran would make it a lovely place'. Are you sure? That's one of the reasons why Iran is so great because of all the wonderfully friendly, helpful people. Agreed, those who run the country are ruining things, but not all of those they control agree with their philosophy. The Iranian people don't want war and certainly aren't all racists. You've been watching too much western news, me thinks. Do some proper research, put a hejab on and go see for yourself what Iran is really all about. Maybe then you will lose your racist hatred. |
| 7th April 2008 AnnaAdventuring | Wonderful blog...... - From: Heart Rending Departure of the Great Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Thank you for sharing your travels. Your blog is insightful and interesting and your photos are simply gorgeous. Iran is a country I would love to visit one day. How long did you spend there in total? Was it easy to travel around? |
| 6th April 2008 miriam | Via Istanbul - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? I travelled alone to Kurdistan Iraq in February this year,f from London via istanbul. I didnt give it a thought but when I showed my British passport at the airport in Istanbul to go for the connecting flight I was questioned about why I was going to Sulaimani, and told that there was awar there.I took it all in good part, but the parting shot was "Next time you want to go for a holiday, go to Darfur". On the way back, a fortnight later, flights were delayed due to terrible weather and the Turks would not honour my ticket back to the UK although I called them in advance of the return flight (which I missed due to fog).After a night spent at the airport I had to buy a new ticketto london. Afterreading the paper at the airport waiting for the fog to clear, I was questioned and searched by security at Istanbul who selected me and two Kurdish men out for a search. I didnt know the men, and the reason for the search was because we had travelled from Sulaimani. However, there were other people at the airport who had also been on the delayed plane from Sulaimani who were waiting for a connection at Istanbul but security showed no interest in them. Just thought I would share this in case its not a isolated experience and people can be aware. Kurdistan was beautiful, the people friendly and very helpful. |
| 9th March 2008 sarbastI | - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? I was born as Kurdish, am alive Kurdish and I'll die as kurdish. I'll wake-up as Kurdish again. Long live KURDISTAN |
| 2nd March 2008 kardox | travel to kurdistan - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? You can have all the info u need from the following site; www.krg.com , alternativlly u can visit http://www.atroshair.com/ thank you |
| 2nd March 2008 kardox | Kurdistan - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? I leaved in eastern turkey and they are all kurds but the imported milltary to supress the kurdish nation. This map is very correct and even smaller than it should be. Kurds lived in kurdistan long before turkish mongols invaded our land. |
| 20th February 2008 Jordan | emma - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? I went there during the summer with my American passport. You can get your visa once you arrive in Kurdistan. Going through Turkey or flying there directly does not make a difference safety wise. Although, if you go through Turkey then you'll get to see northern Kurdistan as well, and that is what I did. God Bless. |
| 28th January 2008 Rebecca | nice blog - From: Men in knitted jumpers don't scare me... but kids with guns do Hey, I just stumbled upon your blog while I was looking for some extra info about the Paduang women. They're featured in one of the textbooks that I use for my ESL classes. Your photos are great, and your writing is really interesting! |
| 4th January 2008 emma | Fantastic - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? Hi Just to let you know i found your information very useful. I am planning on travelling to kurdistan in the next year. Do you know of any websites or books i could get to get further information, also do you think it is ok to fly straight to kurdistan or would you not recommend it? |
| 14th December 2007 A Chowdhury | Thank you! - From: Hot Face Wax on The Axis of Evil A most wonderful read. Thank you for posting such a great well thought out narrative. |
| 7th December 2007 C.M. | Thanks! - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? Hi, I live in Iraqi-Kurdistan and I am glad that you are playing the part to open other people's eyes. It has some truly beautiful places. But it still has a long way to go and many of the people have very little hope for the future. |
| 27th November 2007 Zana | How to go to Iraqi Kurdistan - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? easy Austrian Airlines have twice flight aweek Vienna-Erbil, and other flights from Stockholm, Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Munchen, Dusseldorf, Copenhagen, istanbul, Beirut, Amman, Cairo, Dubai with some othr Airlines including Kurdistan Air Lines |
| 19th November 2007 Jessica | Meat is meat? - From: Pots of Tea & Dog Barbecues I always try to think 'outside the box', but what a black and white statement! Pigs, dogs, (and monkeys) are DYNAMICALLY different from chickens, cows, and fish. They are SOCIALLY intelligent. They HAVE feelings. Pigs have the sensitivity of a human being! A fish or a chicken does not. And the idea of eating a dog, an animal so loyal (you could beat the sh*t out of it, and it would still beg for forgiveness) is horrid. You've never had a canine companion have you? Perhaps you've had a pet fish before. Furthermore, this is a culture which actually promotes treating these animals like sh*t before bloodshed (the more it suffers, the sweeter it tastes)? Atleast, western chicken factories try to hide the atrocities which take place. It must be a simple life, to think so black and white. |
| 29th October 2007 Beth and Craig | Eating Dogs and Cats - From: Pots of Tea & Dog Barbecues For the record, until I moved to China, I agreed with you about eating dogs and cats. Its meat, if we eat other meat, then we are being hypocritical to have a problem with it! Its not something I intended to try myself, but I wasn't going to judge. However, having lived here and learned more about the custom of eating cats and dogs I have in fact changed my mind. There is a wideheld belief that the meat tastes better the more the animal suffers while you are killing it. Check out the Animals Asia website to learn more. I think its akin to puppy mills in North America...lots of people who eat meat do still believe in the humane treatment of animals. Anyhow, cheers to adventures in China! |
| 3rd October 2007 beniblanco | curiosa - From: Heart Rending Departure of the Great Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Also recently I came across some new research concerning the patterns you saw on the wooden door or the tiles in the mosques. If you like to know more you can visit: http://www.physics.harvard.edu/~plu/publications/Science_315_1106_2007_SOM.pdf or a shorter article at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7544360 |
| 3rd October 2007 beniblanco | comments - From: Heart Rending Departure of the Great Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Nice blog and I think you have caught some of the aspects that are possible to grasp as a visitor on a trip in a foreign country. Especially, don't you find the dualism interesting concering your section about rates and bargaining with taxi drivers? I find it very interesting that in Iran, random civilian people you meet are so concerned that you as a foreigners don't get ripped off. I mean in many countries the locals never oppose each other to help/protect a foreigner. This in itself is a cultural phenomena with consequences that would take to long to explain here and I leave the conclusions to yourself. But still interesting, i think! I would like to correct you on one detail: As you pointed out yourself, the Arabs invaded Persia in 637. Islam in itself started in 7th century (621-621 for the calendar) therefore the statement that "it was Arabs who brought Islam to Iran (then Persia) around 1500 years ago" is a bit miscalculated ;) |
| 2nd October 2007 miss pamela | Take out all the people and... - From: Heart Rending Departure of the Great Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran it would be a beautiful, lovely place to wander through, like a museum, it is the people that create religious wars, racial hatred and hysteria, sad but true. If I as a woman could walk through without being told what to wear, I would go, and see places where the origins of my English were born, but...no way with scarves and any other paraphernalia of religious oppression. As for nuclear facilities, Israel has them, so Iran needs them.... |
| 14th September 2007 Ahmet Karahan | KURDISTAN - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? KURDISTAN IS MY COUNTRY MY Heart ananizi sikim turkler Kürd irki Sagolsun |
| 8th September 2007 Mingalaba | Iraq - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? Blake - getting into the Kurdish region of Iraq is surprisingly easy. You can cross from near the Turkish town of Silopi & you don't even need a visa. Many Kurdish people like George W Bush, so you may be surprised to find you are quite welcome. Crossing into Arab controlled Iraq is not so easy (or safe). Although there are plenty of taxi drivers who would gladly take you to Baghdad you are supposed to have a visa & you will most likely not live to tell the tale. Most people suggested that as westerners we would be beheaded...... |
| 7th September 2007 blake | awesome! - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? how did you get into iraq???? i've been searching for ways to visit. i was in the mid east last year but never made it to kurdistan. i'm from the US so i'm guessing it would be really hard to get a tourist visa there... did you use an agency? how! do you have a virtualtourist.com account as well? |
| 6th September 2007 Mingalaba | I am ignorant - From: Alleged Terrorist Organisations Make the Best Ice Cream Anyone who has read anything I have written will know this to be true. |
| 6th September 2007 Paul | You are ingnorant - From: Alleged Terrorist Organisations Make the Best Ice Cream You go to Lebanon and critisize the Lebanese for not wanting to hear about your friend who married an Israeli? For that you say they are not interested in what you have to say and think they are the center of the Universe? Israel attacked Lebananon and killed over a thousand people, a great number of them innocent women and children. Get a grip. Read some news and get some facts before you make such ignorant statements. I give the kids credit for having restraint with you. |
| 4th September 2007 Nicola | wonderful pics and report - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? Thank you for sharing this wonderful report and these great pictures with the world :) I appreciated it and hope to visit these places too very soon. Happy travels Luv Nicola |
| 11th August 2007 lynn | odd donkey, chicken and child - From: Forget Nuclear Weapons, Let's Talk sausage I think this should be the title of your (traveling) photo exhibition or book, Timburly. Have loved all the entries. How's uk re-entry? xoxo |
| 16th July 2007 John Halbrook | fine travelogue - From: Forget Nuclear Weapons, Let's Talk sausage I stumbled on your blog trying to find out more about Zhongdian. You write well and take good pics. May the wind be in your sails. |
| 5th July 2007 Mj | Cool - From: Forget Nuclear Weapons, Let's Talk sausage Hey there, nice pictures (except fot the came burger..lol) . Iran seems like an intersting place. Keep it up guys, im waiting for your next blog now. Salam!!!! |
| 5th July 2007 laura kemp | pie and chups - From: Forget Nuclear Weapons, Let's Talk sausage yes, yes, it's all very interesting, but i do hope you're going to put your trip to cardiff on the blog and give my pie and chups a mention :) it was great to see you both and hope to see you at jo's bbq on sunday xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 22nd June 2007 chris and jill | thanks for the postcarad - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? It was a lovely surprise to get the postcard from you and we a re just sitting here stunned by your amazing blog. Will have to sit down and have good look. |
| 9th June 2007 Paul D | Makes me want to go back - From: Hot Face Wax on The Axis of Evil A great blog, reminding me of my happy month spent there last year. Must go back! |
| 3rd June 2007 Mingalaba | Genarally Kurds are terrorist - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? I was sent the message below ten times by the same person who added the "Where are Kurds" comment; "Kurds are wild and terrorist, and their map is wrong, i live in east part of turkey and im turkish and my friends are turkish, No kurdish live in my motherland, but kurds have add my city in your map..it is dream..." I'm not sure if Serdar bothered to read the whole piece, but if he did then he would know that I made a point mentioning that there are some alleged Kurdish 'terrorists' Serdar seems to be another of those people who fails to see the difference between so called terrorists & the rest of an entirely peaceful population who don't actually support them. For me a large part of travel is about opening your mind. Sadly when you travel you also come across a few who thrive on hatred. Serdar kindly provided his email if anyone wants to contact him. |
| 3rd June 2007 deleted_32415 | So Jealous - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? this is the exact trip that i set out on a few years ago but i had a very different experience and ended up in jail in Arbil. It is so noce to read about sulemania and erbil. Thank you http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iraq/Middle-of-Nowhere/blog-129924.html |
| 2nd June 2007 Franco | - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? Thank-you for such a rare and precious opportunity to learn about this beautiful area. Seems like a great place to visit, once the Iraqi situation is stabilized. |
| 2nd June 2007 Serdar | Where is Kurd? - From: Welcome To Iraq, Are You Tourists or Terrorists? I live in East of Turkey and im Turkish and there aren't any kurdish in my motherland. This mas is wrong and imaginary. Kurdish pepole can see your government only in dream..... : |
| 23rd May 2007 Jon Rowe | good stuff - From: Alleged Terrorist Organisations Make the Best Ice Cream very interesting Tim, possibly your best post yet. I find it very depressing that I'm reading this sat at the same desk as I read your first post..... |
| 19th May 2007 Mingalaba | Israel - From: Alleged Terrorist Organisations Make the Best Ice Cream We couldn't go to Israel this trip as we then wouldn't be allowed into a number of other countries (that don't recognize or like Israel). Perhaps next time.... |
| 18th May 2007 roy | a very interesting entry - From: Alleged Terrorist Organisations Make the Best Ice Cream enjoied reading it. what's your nest destination? are you going to israel at some point? |
| 17th May 2007 ConMel | good entry - From: Alleged Terrorist Organisations Make the Best Ice Cream I liked your blog because you didn't get all political, and you didn't lap up everything those kids told you - you realise there are two sides to every story, unlike some others on Travelblog.org. Well done. |
| 16th May 2007 Maj | Looks cool - From: Alleged Terrorist Organisations Make the Best Ice Cream I cant believe its the same lebanon I see in the news and papers. It looks beautiful and thats why I have put it in my next destination list. Nice work Tim and carry on mate. |
| 7th May 2007 Mingalaba | Pens - From: Hot Face Wax on The Axis of Evil To give or not to give; Ben raises a good point. I could talk for hours over the pros & cons of giving pens/sweets/money. Let's just say that it's better to give pens than money & that there are times when you feel the need to give something.... |
| 5th May 2007 Stayloose | Pens??? - From: Hot Face Wax on The Axis of Evil Timmy boy. Fantastic read but what are doing giving the kids pens???? Where do you think they got the idea in the 1st place?? I thought you of all people would know better. Enjoyed the read alot, syria really is such a special counrty and you brough that back in your blog. ps. don't you think that Bashir looks abit like Ian Rush? |
| 4th May 2007 shahul hameed meeran muhiyidheen noori | fantastic photos - From: Hot Face Wax on The Axis of Evil very interesting photos u r showing in this album .......amazing .........atractive.......my memmories fell into deep old history of islamic achievements and contributions for the world to attain an asset of it's own memmorable things for a long time the humanity and peace foundation for the coming world of pure minded persons who is searching the real peace for their soul if it' own sake.let me see more photos ..can u send they by email - dasooqicalicut@yahoo.co.in. or see my blog - www.tagged.com/peacefoundation - hei iam interesting to communicate others world wide to achieve knowledge for create a new life for peace and working for peace foundation india . i think we can give more for the new world by these ideas to setup a peaceful world.i wan more talk in this matter. who can come withme to create a web site in this way.take care Cheers |
| 3rd May 2007 James Barry | fantastic - what a trip! - From: Hot Face Wax on The Axis of Evil Dimshaq is a place I always dream of going to - you just gave me a fine taste of it - thanks so much, I am enriched. |
| 3rd May 2007 Mingalaba | re amazing! - From: Hot Face Wax on The Axis of Evil Thanks for the comment - we were there about a month 1n total (w1th Lebanon 1n the m1ddle). Almost the last stop..... |
| 3rd May 2007 Ouaga | Damn you! - From: Hot Face Wax on The Axis of Evil Ah...I was just in Egypt, and you have me wishing I'd headed up to Jordan and Syria instead of going the other way. Good stuff, enjoyed the photos and the detailed info... |
| 2nd May 2007 Tommy Boy | That blog inspired me to blog - From: Hot Face Wax on The Axis of Evil I just wanted to say how excellent that blog was!!I see it in a totally different light now. Keep up the good work both of you!! |
| 2nd May 2007 Vanessa | Awesome photos! - From: Hot Face Wax on The Axis of Evil And I enjoyed reading the blog as always. Sounds like you are having a fantastic time in places people are reluctant to visit. What am I going to do at work when you guys are no longer traveling and I cant read your blog anymore?? Missing ya, Vanessa x |
| 2nd May 2007 Patricia Cali Pipoca | You did it again! - From: Hot Face Wax on The Axis of Evil Tim. You always manage to transport me to whereever you are, thru the discriptions and great pictures. This time I share viewing your pics with my 11 year old son, Yannick. He enjoyed them as much as me. Thank and where is the next pit stop???? Patricia |
| 1st May 2007 Stephen Paul | amazing! - From: Hot Face Wax on The Axis of Evil Not only an awesome blog, but incredible pictures. I feel like I went there... now I want to go there! Looks like an incredible country with nice people. The photos are so illustrative and diverse, how long were you in Syria? I see by the bold country list at the end of the blog that this is possibly your last stop on your world tour?! For shame, keep going!! |
| 1st May 2007 Anna & Chris | Thanks - From: Hot Face Wax on The Axis of Evil Thank you for you awesome blog on a not often visited part of the world. There's nothing better than hearing the 'real deal' from people who have travelled there - rather than the media and guide books. Great to see fellow kiwis (is that an assumption?! )out there exploring the world! |
| 1st May 2007 Johan | Thank you! - From: Hot Face Wax on The Axis of Evil Thanks for such a wonderful, balanced blog! |
| 28th April 2007 lynn | camels for Kylie - From: 10,000 Camels For Your Wife...!? you should call Kylie your Lucky Seven (Million). Any offers for you yet? |
| 18th April 2007 Tim S. | Great blog - From: You Are Osama Bin Laden! An informative and interesting blog, mainly because I have been to the dead sea but from the side of Israel...I honestly did not know there was so much history there in Jordan, and that is another place that I want to visit. It's unfortunate that you can't go to Israel cause you wouldn't be allowed in the neighbouring countries though, and I'm looking forward to the next entry. |
| 18th April 2007 Mingalaba | Israel.... - From: You Are Osama Bin Laden! We can't go to Israel, because if we did we then wouldn't be allowed into other countries on our trip.... |
| 17th April 2007 Adam | - From: You Are Osama Bin Laden! I'm heading to the region soon. I can't think of reasons why you aren't allowed to visit Israel. |
| 15th April 2007 Emily & Hannah G | Arab sweets - From: You Are Osama Bin Laden! Just wondering about the sweets. (E): Are the Arab sweets chewy? (H): What do they taste like ? |
| 15th April 2007 Dan G, Jo, Millie Hannah & Sam | How does he have enough clothes? - From: You Are Osama Bin Laden! Reading your blog is now a whole-family thing for us - Emily (Millie) (8) & Hannah (6) reading through your latest and fascinated by photos of camels & tortoise... also amazed at how long it's taking you to get 'home' from NZ - "are they riding on a tortoise all the way?"... tonights comments have also included "How does he have enough clothes?" and then looking back at previous blogs: "10,000 camels - how would you fit them all in your car?" |
| 5th April 2007 anne | thank you - From: 10,000 Camels For Your Wife...!? Mingalaba, your blog and amazing photographs are an inspiration to me as I plan a similar trip to Asia and the Middle East. Thanks for your humor, compassion and sanity. |
| 3rd April 2007 Stayloose | Thats alot of cash - From: 10,000 Camels For Your Wife...!? I did the maths. You could make between (depending on quality of camel) 3.5 to 12.5 million quid. I know kylies a pretty girl and all but thats a lot of cash. Really enjoyed reading that. I miss the ME. Best hospitality on the planet. ben |
| 31st March 2007 Casey O | Photo - From: Land of a Million Elephants Hey...could I please grab that photo of the two of ya? |
| 28th March 2007 charl_210 | hey - From: Message from Burma - "We need tourists to visit, you are our Trojan Horse" Hey just wanted to tell u in am really enjoying reading your travel blog you have been to some really interesting places and its really informative! I went to vietnam in 2006 but plan on going back to Asia and would love to be able to go to N Korea as I have just finished writing my dissertation on it!! u have some amazing photos too!! |
| 21st March 2007 Shane | Teeth Pulling-Fun - From: Land of a Million Elephants Guys, please help me with a quick bit of info...? Just by chance before updating my own blog, I clicked on yours as im going to be there in June (SE Asia). Decided to get my wisdom teeth out in Bangkok as its cheap as chips. Question, can you recommend a good surgeon, yours? Anything about getting teeth out here that I need to know? Appreciate any comments :) im on srichnz@gmail.com or www.travelblog.org/bloggers/frolik/ thanks! |
| 21st March 2007 Patricia | "Obrigada" - From: Land of a Million Elephants Obrigada is Thank you in Portuguese. I'm very grateful to have met such a great guy who "took" me on an incredible journey in Asia, with pictures and wonderful insights. I can't wait to see where you are "taking me"next. Tchau. patricia |
| 14th March 2007 michael | hello you two! - From: We've moved the capital city, if you need us, send a fax & we'll get back to you when we have a spare moment..... T&K..keep up the great blog and piccies too!! Egypt was f++king awesome ,i loved it ! We are all well here, nice to get out of NY.. i am just too busy lately and we are off to Japan in a couple of days again! will try to write you a bit more soon.. take care Michael |
| 12th March 2007 peter | filling in the spaces - From: We've moved the capital city, if you need us, send a fax & we'll get back to you when we have a spare moment..... Good stuff. Myanmar is one of my favorite visits ever. It was good to see and hear about so many things I was interested in but never saw myself. How was the spirulina beer? I looked everywhere for that stuff but no one ever had any...bummer. Anyways, congrats on what I'm sure was a great experience. Thanks for sharing. |
| 12th March 2007 Charles Kemp | Great post - From: We've moved the capital city, if you need us, send a fax & we'll get back to you when we have a spare moment..... Thank you - I especially appreciated the photos of Bago, as my wife and I will be there in less than 3 months. But it was all good - text and photos. CK |
| 11th March 2007 Mingalaba | Meat is Meat - From: Pots of Tea & Dog Barbecues "they eat dogs thats horrible and cruel" Personally I think it's cruel to eat any animal. Meat is meat. |
| 10th March 2007 Josie | ughhh - From: Pots of Tea & Dog Barbecues they eat dogs thats horrible and cruel |
| 4th March 2007 anonymous | wow - From: Men in knitted jumpers don't scare me... but kids with guns do loved the photos. Really good |
| 4th March 2007 Patricia Cali Pipoca | Hi again - From: Men in knitted jumpers don't scare me... but kids with guns do Tim. Just to say that the last comment was mine, and that I am glad you are haing the chance to be in touch. Patricia |
| 4th March 2007 Patricia Cali Pipoca | Again... - From: Men in knitted jumpers don't scare me... but kids with guns do Incredible pictures and accompaining comments! Your insights about the people are remarkable. We need more people like you, who can relate to the true culture and feelings of less fortunate ones. |
| 1st March 2007 Mingalaba | Photos - From: "We're praying for our leader to die" Cheers Tom from New York - that is a very valid point that I had considered before. I have now removed the pictures... |
| 1st March 2007 Tom from New York | Love the blog... - From: "We're praying for our leader to die" but - a couple of things. First, the Marks & Spencer in Yangon is not a real Marks & Spencer. The only 'international' retial shop there is a Black Canyon Coffee, headquartered in Thailand. Second, be very careful about having photos of a school where you taught English and then talkig about political discussions with these same kids. I'd remove that if I were you... Good luck to you. And Myanmar (or Burma!) or my favorite country in the world to visit precisely becuase of many of the things you have mentioned here. |
| 25th February 2007 Kate | - From: "We're praying for our leader to die" I really appreciate you suggesting your blog to me on the Thorn Tree. It is beautifully written and has really strengthened my resolve to visit this clearly divine country. Did you ever feel unsafe? |
| 25th February 2007 Patricia Cali Pipoca | Great ... - From: Message from Burma - "We need tourists to visit, you are our Trojan Horse" Hi Tim. Great photos and info! They nicely complement the generous and informative messages you sent about Burma. Thanks for sharing. Tchau. Patricia |
| 11th February 2007 Maria Masters | Belated birthday wishes - From: "We're praying for our leader to die" Hi Tim and Kylie, As usual your blog on Burma was fascinating. The division between the opulence of the temples and the people is huge, don't know if I could cope with the poverty. Sorry Tim meant to get your birthday wishes in on time but you know how times goes, anyway hope you had a good day on the 6th. Love Maria and Stan |
| 11th February 2007 Stayloose | Isn't Religion Wonderful - From: Around 4000 Temples; over 580,000 Buddhas. Another normal day in Burma Nice writing mate, beautiful photo's to. You manage to bring back the magic and beauty of Burma. And yet again the human race wasts money on religion... Like the Nigerian MP who when asked why their country was one of the poorest, most violence, corrupt and dangerous in the world and what solutions they had to solve the problem, replied with "We just need to pray harder". |
| 6th February 2007 Dan G | Thanks for the education - From: "We're praying for our leader to die" Tim & Kylie, I love your roving reports - they're so full of insights and fascinating details. Tim I still feel like I've done so much more travelling than I really have over the last 10 years or so... my world 'virtual' knowledge growing through your emails / now blogs. Can't wait to see you in the UK and to meet Kylie! Keep well and keep in touch... |
| 5th February 2007 Everette | Myanmar - From: "We're praying for our leader to die" My husband and I enjoyed reading your blog on Burma. We visited Yangon in November while traveling through Asia on a Cathay Pacific Asian Pass. We agree with everything that you wrote. My husband was a little uneasy about going to Burma but is now glad that he did. I hope that you continue to enjoy your trip. Stay safe, Everette Studdard |
| 4th February 2007 Lynn | sex trade and motos - From: Q. How many Cambodians can you fit in a 1995 Toyota Camry? Dionysus wrote: 'as long as (the sex trade) isn't hurting anyone.' ??? Is this guy for real? I wonder how many sex workers 'Dionysus' believes are working in a sex industry unhurt and by choice other than dire economic need, including parents or relatives selling them into it. and how many he knows personally. Anyway, I actually came into the messages because I wanted to ask about the term 'moto' you used, Tim. is it a local term just in Cambodia and does it mean anything with a motor, or stuff that takes passengers or what? (this is research for my book of course...) Minglaba to Kylie. glad to see you've finally got to your beloved Yangon, Tim! |
| 3rd February 2007 Laura Kemp | - From: "We're praying for our leader to die" hiya tim and kylie, amazing blog as ever, i cannot get over the friendliness of these people, i was wondering from looking at the destination list, is this your final port of call? life here same as ever, work, eat, sleep, thank god there are people like you reporting back to the rest of us tied to our desks xxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 28th January 2007 Mingalaba | Sex Trade - From: Q. How many Cambodians can you fit in a 1995 Toyota Camry? Dionysus is clearly the kind of person that wants to see places like Sihanoukville change from a small town with a few quiet beaches, where the locals cover up & even enter the sea fully clothed, to a town full of westerners owning bars full of half naked local girls doing anything to get a few bucks. Actually I am well aware that the sex trade has existed for many years around the world. I almost can't be bothered replying to his comment, all I can really be bothered to say is that although I see travel as being a way of opening the mind & experiencing new culture, I'm sadly becoming more & more aware that a very large number of travellers care little for local culture & customs but instead think only of themselves. They care nothing for the footprints they leave. |
| 28th January 2007 Dionysus | What, sex? - From: Q. How many Cambodians can you fit in a 1995 Toyota Camry? You're joking, right, when you recoil at the filthy "sex tourism" growing up in Cambodia? First, it might do you well to realize, finally, at your age, that sex is a perfectly natural human endeavor, and that people have always and will always seek it out. It may also be time for you to grow up and realize that the filthy "sex trade" exists in every country in the world. Some more visible - some less. My advice is to get off the high moral horse and let people live their lives, as long as they are not hurting anyone. What? People want to have sex??? C'mon dude. |
| 20th January 2007 becky & dom | so interesting.... - From: Q. How many Cambodians can you fit in a 1995 Toyota Camry? Hi, fantastic read as usual, its all so interesting and now dom and I look up where you've been in this great travellers atlas I bought dom for Christmas. Love to you both xxxx |
| 15th January 2007 Kurt | Great post! - From: Hello, Come in Please! - eating, shopping, eating, shopping, more eating, more shopping, eating, shopping Why should we place delicous here so that we can Bookmark this article for the future reference... Thanks, Kurt www.guidevietnam.com |
| 13th January 2007 uneven | Train - From: Q. How many Cambodians can you fit in a 1995 Toyota Camry? Good trip. I have my fingers crossed that you are wrong about the passanger train which I have read runs to Battambang on Saturday and returns Sunday. The look of the station gives me hope. |
| 12th January 2007 luke | funny! - From: Q. How many Cambodians can you fit in a 1995 Toyota Camry? Hi Guys, Just read this blog and it takes me right back to last year.. If you check out my blogs when i was in cambodia you'll find the pictures exactly the same! I laughed so much when i saw the pic of all those guys in the taxi (?).... we travelled ni a 'shared' taxi from Sinoukville to Kampot and had a massive argument with them when we got there!!! Took us 6 hours to get them to go to when we arrived. Now managed to land a job and living in Sydney.... all the best guys |
| 11th January 2007 Maria and Stan | Mystical Cambodia - From: Q. How many Cambodians can you fit in a 1995 Toyota Camry? When I read your comments on Cambodia felt really sad, such a lovely country being ruined by outside influences. Your descriptions make you feel as though you are there, another one on the list!! Where to next? UK? Love to you and Kylie |
| 10th January 2007 Anna | nice pictures - From: Q. How many Cambodians can you fit in a 1995 Toyota Camry? What nice pictures! I'm going to Cambodia soon. And I'm more convinced now I should go. You made it. Boy! |
| 8th January 2007 Mingalaba | Accommodation Details... - From: Angkor Wat - a new Seventh Wonder? (Cast your vote now!) Thanks Adnan - I know what you mean as I often use Travelblog for travel tips myself. As it happens I've often thought of adding useful info about accommodation etc. However I write this blog first & foremost for friends & family & to add all that info just seems like it would be too much. When I have the time I will try to add a few blogs that just consist of useful travel info for fellow travellers - I have started doing this in the past but never finished. When when you're on the road it's hard to keep up sometimes..... |
| 1st January 2007 Adnan | Accomodation - From: Angkor Wat - a new Seventh Wonder? (Cast your vote now!) Your journal was indeed very good but would it not be worth for guidance of future travellers if names of guest houses where you stayed alongwith the charges you paid is also mentioned. |
| 28th December 2006 Peter | - From: Angkor Wat - a new Seventh Wonder? (Cast your vote now!) I was there in November and I guess I had a similar experiece. I was both thrill and the wonder before me but deeply sadden by the conditions of the people aroound me. And yes, I too was thorougly impressed with the kids. They would give US adults a run with their knowledge of US history let alone US childern. I heard that most of the money collected at Angkor Wat went to some Japanese company though. Which if true, would make it an even sadder situation. |
| 28th December 2006 Pedallingpete | Nice piccies - From: Angkor Wat - a new Seventh Wonder? (Cast your vote now!) I enjoyed your photos & text. You have inspired me to put Angkor on my list for the future. www.travelblog.org/bloggers/pedallingpete |
| 28th December 2006 Matty | Angkor - From: Angkor Wat - a new Seventh Wonder? (Cast your vote now!) Hi! I was just browsing through, and saw your excellent post with great photos. I was in Angkor some two weeks ago, and regarding the sunset... I left (with a tuk-tuk) my hostel for Angkor Wat sunrise at 5am (probably, with a bicycle you really have to go at 430am). And it was perfectly timed... Nevertheless, it was for my taste tooo crowded... (especially around the left pond) and at the end i got almost identical photo of Angkor sunrise as you... And i have to agree... at 6am Angkor Wat was completely empty, as was Bayon one hour later... Keep on enjoying the trip! M. |
| 20th December 2006 Tony Calvert | Merry Xmas - From: Take It Easy Man! (Rediscovering a Legend & Creating Chaos with Orphans) You two have a great Xmas. This living vicariously through your travel blog is good fun. Cheers Kate and Tony |
| 18th December 2006 Lynn | pics - From: Homemade Trains & Dead Butchers Man! great photos, Tim! I especially like the top one of the bamboo train, the 'local bus,' 'floating village' with the tv ariels, and 'local mechanic.' what do you say when people offer you children? that must be the saddest kind of travel imaginable. |
| 8th December 2006 Stayloose | beer and oysters - From: Take It Easy Man! (Rediscovering a Legend & Creating Chaos with Orphans) I'm glad that Hoa remembered me even if it was for being a drunk. I remember those's oysters they made you actually go green. If a remember rightly you ordered them to impress a young lady. Aren't you glad those days are over.... |
| 4th December 2006 Susan | Awesome - From: Take It Easy Man! (Rediscovering a Legend & Creating Chaos with Orphans) Hi there, Well I have just taken the time to sit down to read some of your entries and to subscribe. Yes it has taken awhile for me to do that!! Very slack huh!! Love the photos and tales of your journeys and experiences. Hope that burn is getting better Kylie. You are both looking well. lots of love to you both, Susan and Emma xxoo |
| 3rd December 2006 Vanessa | Ouch! - From: Take It Easy Man! (Rediscovering a Legend & Creating Chaos with Orphans) Sounds like you guys are having a great time :-) And the spring rolls look great. Ouch Kylie, that burn looks so painful! Missing you both - Vanessa x |
| 30th November 2006 ben | DO NOT GET BRODDY - From: Excuse me, please can I buy your baby? It will ruin your life and the next time I see you I may have to say something like "How can so much noise come from something so small" when I'll really want to say "Have you thought of having it put down?". Get a dog instead, and don't eat it. |
| 30th November 2006 ben | Snogging Bar - From: Glenn Medeiros & Boney M - still Number 1 in Vietnam Brilliant to read mate, really really good. BUT I think you missed one important landmark in Hanio...Which is...The snogging bar!! Did you go to the snogging bar. Remember down by the lake in Hanio. Fantastic place for you to of taken Kylie for a romantic evening. AND... there's nothing wrong with those organised trips, we went to that island and drank til 6am with a bunch of backpackers and I snogged that english girl and then she binned me the next day for someone else, and I had the worst hangover in my life. it was fun. |
| 18th November 2006 rebecca | a little broody?? - From: Excuse me, please can I buy your baby? Hi, just caught up on your last 2 blogs, as been away on hols.. wonderful to read as usual but I have a feeling you may be a little broody, dont ask me why... I'm sure its normal to try to walk off with other people's babies!! Take care, miss you xxx P.S Kylie - how was the Long cho xao chua?!! |
| 17th November 2006 suzanne (domionique'sMum from France) | thank you - From: Excuse me, please can I buy your baby? Thank you for Afriqua... love reading all your travels |
| 16th November 2006 Casey | Hey there - From: Excuse me, please can I buy your baby? Just wanted to let you know that I enjoy reading your blog entries!! Sounds like you guys are having the time of your life and the photos are great!! Looking forward to the next one. |
| 28th October 2006 Maria and Stan | intrepid travellers - From: Glenn Medeiros & Boney M - still Number 1 in Vietnam Love reading your blog - feel as though I am there too. China doesnt sound at all like I imagined but Vietnam sounds really great (must put that on our 'list') Take care, love to Kyli |
| 26th October 2006 Debbie Haynes | Inspiring me again - From: Glenn Medeiros & Boney M - still Number 1 in Vietnam Hiya Tim. Glad its all going well; its sounds amazing and is a really vivid reminder of my travels in Vietnam all those years ago. I'm leaving work for career break and reading this is really inspiring me to do a bit of travel again!! love debs xx |
| 26th October 2006 lynn | hog tied - From: Glenn Medeiros & Boney M - still Number 1 in Vietnam oh my god. my flatmate and I were just looking at the hog on the bike and wondering if it was already dead because you can't see any blood on it from this photo. Sorry to be so fascinated with it, Tim, but do you know? |
| 22nd October 2006 chenlifen | At least you've been to China - From: Waking up in Shangri La - a fitting conclusion to our Chinese journey I don't have much time to read all your blogs, but hope you have a good time. After all these sightseeing, you are only a passer-by.Your life won't change a little.But you have the memory of it. |
| 3rd October 2006 Jon Rowe | Good stuff again - From: Miraculous Panda Cubs (& an introduction to Chinese toilets) Tim - another excellent blog entry, you should have done English at Judd!!! Really enjoying reading about your travels, hope you continue to post throughout your journey. If you could resend that email of TW email addresses that would be great (my email provider of 7 years has just lost ALL of my emails and addresses....). Hope to see you in the UK next year and meet Kylie. |
| 2nd October 2006 ben | Hongi???? - From: Miraculous Panda Cubs (& an introduction to Chinese toilets) What does mid hongi mean??? If its what I think I don't think Kylie's mouth would be big enough. Have fun in Nam. |
| 24th September 2006 Dom | Hello - From: Beijing - Closed for Repairs Hi guys, good to hear you made it through China, I'd have probably gone for the easy backpack trail myself but that's because I'm a lazy westener! Becks wished she could have tried some of the dog!!? Take care, the buses out there sound similar to the DLR... |
| 18th September 2006 lynn | hot dogs - From: Pots of Tea & Dog Barbecues noice... I'm pretty sure I've heard these distinctions/catagories on what constitutes 'food' among different people: -some people don't eat anything that ever had eyes. -others don't eat things with eyes that lived on land. -many people don't eat other carnivores. -some people eat anything edible. Am I Right about this?! I don't eat ordinary hot dogs because they're not gluten-free. Even though you know I eat a lot of meat, you may be pleased to hear I wouldn't eat these, because they looked stuffed with bread. HA HA HA!!! These photos reminded me of the fried Guinea pigs (I think they were?) on Globetrekker when Justine went to...um...Ecuador maybe? Just the whole thing, heated up. yelch. Think I'll go make some confused noise. |
| 16th September 2006 becks | 3 foot spring onions... - From: Kung Fu Circus ....& Tim eating fish and meat - can't believe this to be true but I'm sure you've got photo proof tim! It all sounds as eventful as ever, I'm now a london train commuter so understand your train issues... although I haven't spotted anyone lying in the aisle...yet! Miss you xx |
| 15th September 2006 ben | a lesson in impermanence - From: Kung Fu Circus Losing your sweater is obviously a lesson in impermanence. Anyhow you can now get one with the st Georges flag on it. Food should be better in Nam, and remember to go skinning dipping in that beach at 5am when you are very drunk. |
| 14th September 2006 Vanessa | Turtle escape artists...? - From: Kung Fu Circus Wow it sounds like some exciting mountain adventures you have had! Very sad to hear about your Aotearoa hoddie Tim :-( Bet you are both glad to be out of China and now in Vietnam!! Miss you both, Vanessa x |
| 13th September 2006 laura kemp | pot noodles - From: Kung Fu Circus would you like me to send you some veggie noodles, my love? loving the blog, glad you're there doing the hard bit and i'm here reading all about it, great photos too xxxxxxxxxxx |
| 17th August 2006 Vanessa | Dog BBQ??? - From: Pots of Tea & Dog Barbecues Thanks heaps for updating the blog guys (or should I say Tim?), I really enjoyed reading it! Its great to be kept up to date with your exciting travels :-) The thought of a dog bbq is quite disturbing though... Miss you both, Vanessa x |
| 16th August 2006 Becks | tea drinking - From: Pots of Tea & Dog Barbecues Love reading your blogs, the photos are great. You and Kylie both look well, congrats on being a highlight blogger - I can see why! Keep enjoying the tea and I hope you find more helpful people along the way!! Miss you, love becks xxx p.s. you can keep the dog photos, dont think I need to see them! |
| 14th August 2006 michael | mmm..... dogs breakfast for breakfast - From: Pots of Tea & Dog Barbecues again,nice blog & keep it up !OOOooo , Can i get the detailed dog photos!! I have a few buddies that dont believe it...i mentioned the story to em while we were walking their dogs and it was a great conversation ender... LOL Michael (NYC) |
| 11th August 2006 Jayne | China - From: Pots of Tea & Dog Barbecues Brilliant summary of your visit. Thanks for sharing. Jayne |
| 11th August 2006 Jon Rowe | Greetings Tim - From: Pots of Tea & Dog Barbecues This is good stuff mate, I'm very envious, definitely beats sitting in an office here in Sheffield. Cycling through the paddy fields and the mountains sounds wonderful. Glad you're not as lazy as I am and are therefore able to write loads and post some good pics. If you get a chance could you email me some of the TW lots email addresses, I've lost them..... :-( Reading this and spotting a comment from Lozza reminded me how long it's been since I've been in touch! |
| 11th August 2006 Stayloose | Why do people keep dying in internet cafe's? - From: Computer says noooo (an introduction to Chinese manners & etiquette) Fantasic, brilliant mate. Totally enjoyed reading it, made me chuckle a lot. Few things... Has it changed much since we were there in '99? Did you meet Kylie's Dad? Why do people keep dying in internet cafe's? I want a Chairman Mao Bed Head. Any chance? stayloose. ben |
| 8th August 2006 MICHAEL | spitting,staring,beeping,pushingand shoving... - From: Computer says noooo (an introduction to Chinese manners & etiquette) hey, this sounds a lot like daily life in New York City....without the language barrier of course , keep on blogging...XXX M,M&m |
| 7th August 2006 Chris Good | "Get your orders in..." - From: Computer says noooo (an introduction to Chinese manners & etiquette) 1 Panda please.... ;) |
| 18th July 2006 auscar | Majorly Envious - From: Miiiiiiiister...you want massaaaaaaaage!? I'm reading four travel blogs of friends at the moment (yours is by far the most entertaining) and I'm starting to get very itchy feet. Take care you two Cheers Tony |
| 15th July 2006 Alice | Love the photos! - From: Miiiiiiiister...you want massaaaaaaaage!? Love hearing what you guys are up to! Love all the photos, esp. the Buddha’s! So jealous of the seven weeks on the beach, as I read that winter is the blowing the full effect outside & its cold! I'm getting really big now, only 8 weeks to go! Will update you on how it all go's! Lots of love Alice |
| 13th July 2006 ben | english wit - From: Miiiiiiiister...you want massaaaaaaaage!? Good to here your english wit tim, I chuckled all the way through. The reason england lost to portugal is because there crap and Wayne Rooney is a sally chav. Keep up the travels and enjoy china. |
| 12th July 2006 j and k | weather forcasts always wrong here - From: Miiiiiiiister...you want massaaaaaaaage!? hi guys, we were in Kosomui 28 yrs ago. Has it changed??! All well here after being on a bucking bronco (boat) coming out of French Pass for 4 hours a couple of days ago. Looking forward to the China story. Did you hear New Delhi is getting the Common Wealth games or am I halucinating again. Raining and blowing again, best(bet) you miss it really! We got stuck on Durville for a week instead of 2 days! More roofs off houses in Well. Roll on Samoa and Tonga. All best, xxxxxooooo j and K |
| 12th July 2006 Mingalaba | Tan - From: Miiiiiiiister...you want massaaaaaaaage!? Danni - as it happens my face is about the only part that is more tanned than Kylie (& she'll back me up on that honest! It's just the light in that picture, apart from her face Kylie looks like a local... |
| 12th July 2006 Casey | Great photos! - From: Miiiiiiiister...you want massaaaaaaaage!? Hey...love hearing about your trip and the photos are awesome!! Funny how we keep in contact more now than when we lived in the same country! |
| 12th July 2006 Danni | ...yes I want massage...!!! - From: Miiiiiiiister...you want massaaaaaaaage!? Just letting ya know I not ignoring your blogs!...It does just make me jelous though...you have a nice tan going on there Kylie!...er Tim, wheres yours? he he... Oh you'll be pleased to know I have done the car thing..oops sorry about that and I haven't crashed yet (don't worry I am touching wood) ...poor little car, I'm taking the best care of her I can...she misses you both though so needs comforting every now and then, I think she's still in morning... have fun you guys! lots a love x |
| 12th July 2006 Alumni Man | Always Take The Weather With You - From: Miiiiiiiister...you want massaaaaaaaage!? Hi guys, nice blogging. The weather tale reminded me of Oirish Radio ".. and now fa the wet-her... Today to be sure it's rainy and sunny!". On the same station, "...be the turd caller to answer my question [and the prize - well there wasn't one, you just got to be the third caller]. Don't you love the Oirish (when you not English playing them in Dublin. Does anyone remember when they ripped out the seats and threw them on other Irishmen below them. I think it was '95). Kylie keep an eye on Tim, nothing a Thai lady wouldn't like than an Englishman who's smaller than her. Take care, Alumni Man (sort of like action man, but without the physique and the cool blue undies) |
| 11th July 2006 michael | yes i want massage!! - From: Miiiiiiiister...you want massaaaaaaaage!? Hey there! very funny guys, thank you ...glad all is well with you both and you are retaining your sense of humour! it is a very usefull form of self preservation on the road. We are all well here and Maia (our little princess) is doing really well, now 8 months old!!! . We are still deciding on where we will be moving to in the fairly near future, Japan, NZ or even possibly Australia, depending on a few mitigating factors. It is really hot and muggy here and funnily enough the forecasts have been for thunderstorms all week and they still havent arrived yet.... anyway , i gotta run, take care XXX Michael o |
| 11th July 2006 Mingalaba | Lizard - From: Thai Green Curry I remember it well - you ate the lizard while I sank a beer. I thought you were going to hyperventialte & pass out. That lizard was pretty hot.... |
| 9th July 2006 Casey | - From: Packing packing packing packing packing packing packing packing So what have you been upto lately? :P |
| 4th July 2006 ben | Vegetarian Cheese - From: Thai Green Curry Great blog buddy. You have the amazing ability to do nothing but still write a really enjoyable peice about it. Fantastic. But come on mate, what happen to the days when you'd chomp down a deep fried lizard and wash it down with some Sang Song. Now your concerned that the cheese in Thailand might not be vegetarian!!! Actually it was me you ate the lizard and if I remember it right it was bloody horrible. |
| 28th June 2006 laura kemp | ingerland - From: Thai Green Curry lucky you missing half the england game, it's a pain as usual being an england fan, lots of expectation and nervewracking results! youre blog is ace, lovely to hear about your travels, have subscribed so keep me up to date xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 26th June 2006 michael | fried lettuce - From: Thai Green Curry wow, isnt lettuce toxic when you heat it up....hahaha, that was funny... healthy? i just over quoted (by a large amount) a cost for a trip to Thailand for some dodgy geezer who had the gall to ask me where the red light areas were in Bangkok!! needless to say i didnt know anyway but i said "you are disgusting please leave" eeewwwww |
| 25th June 2006 Kristy | arhhhhhh homesick..... - From: Countdown in progress.... hi guys. this picture makes me homesick for aotearoa! "you can't beat Wellington on a good day!" |
