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| 24th August 2009 LivingTheDream | Agree, Vietnam is awful! - From: Day 341 - Good Riddance Vietnam? Hello, came across your blog now. Unfortunately your travels are over, but I still just wanted to say that I have had very similar experiences and share your comments about Vietnam, I also think that all the hassle is just not worth it... |
| 31st August 2008 Fawkes | Thanks for the time and effort - From: Day 365 - Happy Endings I've been reading your blogs before, and now while, traveling and they're always entertaining with brill photos to boot. Thanks for this reminder of China, I know the standing on the street corner, having no idea what to do feeling all too well...but shame, I never found the 'Sexy Tractor' in lijiang!;) |
| 30th August 2008 Ali | Thank you for writing, photographing and sharing! - From: Day 365 - Happy Endings I hope the next chapters of life go well for you - I know the feeling about putting things in a drawer and just leaving them - over this last year your journals have been a pleasure to read and your photos stunning. |
| 17th June 2008 sprucemoose | Splendid! - From: Day 341 - Good Riddance Vietnam? Hey there, ive seen your blogs around the front page for a while, but i was too lazy to read them until now.... and i really really regret that! What a top blog, honest and down-to-earth and also very insighftul and informative. Im looking forward to the next one, and ill have to spend a few hrs going back through your other ones too! :) |
| 9th June 2008 Paul Hurst | Spot on. - From: Day 341 - Good Riddance Vietnam? Do not worry, you are not jaded my friend. Your blog is spot on! after travelling Vietnam to get back to Thailand is an absolute pleasure. Your final conclusion was so close to ours it was uncanny. Thanks for the read Paul & Emma |
| 7th June 2008 jsjames | Ho chi minh - From: Day 341 - Good Riddance Vietnam? The city has been excellently depicted.I think i have been credited with valuable information regarding site seeing places there which even a normal resident may not know. |
| 5th June 2008 Travelling Jim | Tomb Raider! - From: Day 320 - ancient temples and heart wrench in the land of the fallen domino Hey mate great blog, sorry been a bit out of touch finally moved to London couple of weeks ago so have a life again, only got broadband yesterday. Love the pictures - especially movie buff references - obviously Sarah wasn't cooperative enough to swing up the vines! ;o) You'll defo have to do a hard back when you get back - your next project. Looking forward to welcoming you both back to base camp, and resuming our quarterly gentlemen's dinners! See you next week - James |
| 5th June 2008 Claire | - From: Day 320 - ancient temples and heart wrench in the land of the fallen domino I found your entry to be an articulate and eloquent account of your time in Cambodia. I am currently in Siem Reap and appreciate your account of life here. |
| 27th April 2008 LeGrandBleu | - From: Day 309 - some inspiration from the Elephant Woman Really nice shots as always. Keep up the good work ;) |
| 23rd March 2008 the soul cultivator | Progress - From: Day 288 - loving and loathing in Laos Great blog. damn fine pictures as always. I remember Thailand 15 years ago, 2008 i'm amazed at how much it has developed and I noticed the decrease in 'traveller types' and the increase in meal costs, guest house rates, brand new high rise resort hotels springing up everywhere and many well groomed couples and families on their christmas holidays. I read some other blogger who said 'where have all the tourists gone?' Loas by the sounds of things! The traveller/student will always gravitate towards cheapness. These countries are finally allowed to progress, to earn money, developing there infrastructor, education, health care but i do wonder at what point will the world start to look the same, hopefully not in my life time! so for now hurrah for slow traffic and authentic culture. |
| 29th February 2008 Cubra Libre | Who the hell do you think you are? Jonny Utah!?!? - From: Day 257 - it seems that newspaper editors are right: a scandal always sells! AWESOME!! Your Brother Cubra |
| 29th February 2008 the soul cultivator | Hit Bumping - From: Day 257 - it seems that newspaper editors are right: a scandal always sells! I think I have just bumped your hits up for this month by another 22 as I have loved looking at all your panoramics. Good luck with Sarah too, so endearing to hear stuff like this. Claire. |
| 29th February 2008 Mercurycatcher | Big,Big Smile! - From: Day 257 - it seems that newspaper editors are right: a scandal always sells! THREE BIG LETTERS!...WOW...That looked simply stunning! You called yourself a grinning idiot...I was grinning right along with you mate reading your blog and watching your skydive video.One thing though,I hope you didn't swallow too many NZ flies on the way down. |
| 29th February 2008 Narelle | melbourne - From: Day 236 - Boy meets Girl Great to have you visit us in Melbourne, the little girls miss you both already. We are doing big food/wine tasting at Fed square this weekend, Narelle |
| 12th February 2008 Puffa-Jacket Boy | No Stairway - Denied! - From: Day 236 - Boy meets Girl Nacho - I have noticed a quite unusual thing. It must be that you are on the other side of the world, But all my friends are saying to me "How come you know Jack Johnson" Nacho you must be turning into his doppelganger!!! I'll tell Gareth to get the guitar!Keeping It real - Ayh! |
| 12th February 2008 rodel | - From: Day 236 - Boy meets Girl good for you, matey! |
| 11th February 2008 Cubra Libre | It's the Welsh I feel sorry for! - From: Day 227 - so exactly how long do you reckon it’ll be before someone mentions The Lord of the Rings? You'd think the World would just give them one piece of glory (the longest place name in the world) and the Kiwi's just take it away and ruin the dream!!! I'm soo angry that I am going to say it....that the Lord of the Rings would have been more successful if it had be filmed in the Rhonda Valley! Its true!!...I bet you can't get a nice Pringle golfing jumper either in Taumata-O-whatever!?!?! Feeling really quite upset. Your Brother, Cubra |
| 10th February 2008 Rick | Wooo Wooo - From: Day 236 - Boy meets Girl hello Bern, sorry I haven't posted before on here but just scanned through your latest blog and just wanted to wish you luck you big softy, and Sarah sounds lovely. Pretty tired so, try and catch up on facebook soon, Rick |
| 5th February 2008 James Blackwood aka Office Jim | Master Frodo! - From: Day 227 - so exactly how long do you reckon it’ll be before someone mentions The Lord of the Rings? Damnit I'm very jealous - what amazing looking scenery - yes probably just as well you didn't fly straight to Milton Keynes after S America! Fantastic pictures of the Maori art, really looks like something you'd see in a book... I'm not the first person to think you should maybe think about going professional! Also glad to hear it wasn't just me coming out with "Gracias" randomly... Big hi to Sarah Clint and Noelia |
| 4th February 2008 Stephen Paul | I love New Zealand, but who doesnt? - From: Day 227 - so exactly how long do you reckon it’ll be before someone mentions The Lord of the Rings? What a great title for a good post. Love the Pano- and all the rest of the pics! |
| 10th January 2008 Alfredo | Magic - From: Day 213 - in search of the perfect volcano Good place, I'm glad your there |
| 9th January 2008 Amanda | thanks for the inspiration - From: Day 213 - in search of the perfect volcano Hi Nacho Libre, I hope this message finds you well. I just inadvertently came across your blog of day 213 of your travels and just wanted to say thanks for having a hand in inspiring me to take off and have the adventure of a lifetime! (well, ok, havent quite done it yet - but I'm seriously thinking about it). South America is my destiantion of choice to start off on a 3month trip. I'm just at the early stages of planning just now where aside from the real urge for freedom and adventure and of course something of the exotic, I still hold some fear of venturing into the unknown. I've never travelled far (from the UK) on my own before but at 33yrs old I hope I can take care of myself in a far flung foreign country, although theres always the worry that no matter what precautions you endeavour to take, you still find yourself lonely and in danger. Your blog offers lots of useful information from a real up to date perspective (and in this respect is so much better than any guidebook could ever be) and your experiences tantalise the senses to really motivate me into taking the plunge. I think your photos are fantastic (are you a professional photographer?) and your prose easy, enjoyable and interesting to read. Your blog helps me realise there are many people out there doing the same thing and it cant be that difficult. Its also given me the idea to blog about my own experiences. I guiess from that you get a sense of still being connected. I look forward to reading more about your journey. Keep up the good work..I can already see you appearing on the bookshelves one day! Bon voyage for the rest - I look forward to your forthcoming chronicles. Best of luck to you hombre. |
| 9th January 2008 James | - From: Day 213 - in search of the perfect volcano Hi mate, I can certainly see you've been keeping yourself busy since I left - great blog, I'm going to have to sit down and look through the photos in more detail later. Heh heh what is it with you and naturalk disasters, I think you should phone the New Zealand Prime Minister and warn him you're arriving imminently so they should deploy the army. Damn that's also very unfair you got to travel totty class on the nightbus!!! Hope you have a great time on the next leg (no Roger Moore pun intended) and catch up on skype soon. Yours in a I'm-working-in-an-office-again-from-Monday type way, James |
| 2nd January 2008 Mathew | Happy New Year - From: Day 195 - and on a lighter note... Hi B. It's been ages since I looked at your blog (naughty me!), but as always am amazed at how good you are at keeping it up to date and full of useful info. I'll need to read back a few pages to understand the obsession with lemons. Some kind of detox thing? I hope you had a great Xmas and a suitably drunken New Year. Ours was quiet and I'm now back at work. Snorrrr. I think Jo told you we are moving to Cape Town at the end of Jan. Interesting opportunity to help set up and office over there. If you are heading in that general direction it would be wonderful if you can drop by. We'll have a spare room! Where are you heading too next and how much longer do you think you will be on the road. The Chelsea scene is not the same without you. Cheers. Mat. x |
| 31st December 2007 Chi | - From: Day 123 - and how would Sir like his Guinea Pig served? Nice blog! I didn't know that they have a desert with sanddunes in Peru! :-D |
| 24th December 2007 Travelling Jim | Bloody Lemons! - From: Day 195 - and on a lighter note... Hi mate, great blog especially considering we didn't get to do much in Uruguay other than digest lemons lemons and more lemons! It's funny now I'm back in London it's really hit home how much we've seen and done in the last four months - a real once in a lifetime opportunity, I shall certainly miss our adventures when I start commuting in a few weeks time! Look forward to hearing what you get up to next, I'll try and skype you tomorrow - let me know what kind of time you might be online. Merry Christmas, ho ho ho!! James |
| 21st December 2007 Cubra Libre | Say hello to my little friend - From: Day 192 - after 6 months of heading south I finally have to turn around Bro. Did the penguins stink??? Poohy!! Are they good eating too??? Its a real treat login on and viewing your travels in a Phileas Fog Stylee. Keep up the good work. Happy Christmas Old boy. Your Brother Cubra |
| 20th December 2007 LeGrandBleu | - From: Day 192 - after 6 months of heading south I finally have to turn around Great photos of the penguins! Happy holidays! Ana |
| 19th December 2007 Kerry | - From: Day 192 - after 6 months of heading south I finally have to turn around Darling, I can't believe it's been six months already! You must put all this writing in a book when you get back, it's just marvelous how you've been keeping up your blog, I love it. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year and make sure you keep yourself safe. I will be thinking of you whilst I am lying by the pool here in sunny Cape Town with my folks. Have a really great time sweetpea. Love, Minxlet! xxxx |
| 19th December 2007 Nacho Libre | Not enough hardships huh? - From: Day 176 - here’s a toast to the end of the world Well you may be right Piers - but it is Argentina! Anyway in the interests of ensuring I respond to popular opinion you'll be pleased to know I'm currently in a basic shack living on nothing but lemon juice and tree syrup for 5 days. Oh and I'm trying to stop taking those photos with the misty backgrounds too!.... B |
| 17th December 2007 Piers | Floyd on Tour? - From: Day 176 - here’s a toast to the end of the world Excellent photos as always, the 'flower with misty background scenery' arrangement now looking very professional. However.....on review of the blogs I have seen more and more mention recently of wine, chocolate, juicy steaks and comfy beds. In a word, luxury! The mention of things like 5 day trekking excursions are clearly just smoke and mirrors to distract us all from the true nature of the trip. I expect a little more hardship in the next blog please. But seriously glad you are having a great time. Continue the 'excellent adventures'. Piers |
| 4th December 2007 rodel | WOW - From: Day 176 - here’s a toast to the end of the world WOW!!! |
| 3rd December 2007 M.Swain-Fletcher | Rather you than me. - From: Day 176 - here’s a toast to the end of the world I so enjoy reading about your adventure. You are putting it together so well. The photographs too, give me an insight into countries I will never see. Visiting Jane in various parts of the world, widened my horizens. However, your type of adventure is not for me. Mobility scooters would find it hard work. I am looking forward to 2008 when I hope to see you again. I am 83 tomorrow, fiends and relations have arranged outing surprises for me. Love Auntie Mollie. |
| 14th November 2007 Ali | Great to meet you! - From: Day 155 - blowing the budget Brazilian style 36hr bus ride - ow! - good luck on that one; longer than any I've made as well - congratulations on resuming normal service. |
| 14th November 2007 Kerry | - From: Day 146 - could it be that we’re suffering from “Beaver Fever”? Beaver Fever.....ha ha ha ha ha....sorry, but the name is hysterical! Hope you are both feeling better. Love, Minx xx |
| 5th November 2007 Ali | Love the photos! - From: Day 146 - could it be that we’re suffering from “Beaver Fever”? Well done on the corkscrew shot ;) - overall - great blog. |
| 16th October 2007 AMY | You should see these photos im looking at...! - From: Day 103 - when nature calls Its a cold rainy evening here in Hampshire- England but i'v just been inspired by your fantastic photos that i've just stumbled across. Have always dreamt of visiting the Galapagos and your images have just refreashed a fading day dream! Thanks! All the best with your future travels... |
| 16th October 2007 Piers | They'll be wheezing down the mountain........ - From: Day 123 - and how would Sir like his Guinea Pig served? Hey 'Nacho'. I knew you would eventually succumb to the call of 'room service' on your travels. A two room Quechan Farmhouse is not quite what I pictured, but I am sure it was another unforgettable experience. Not quite the 'Drake Hotel, Chicago'!! Once again the pictures prove you must be having an amazing time. Thumbs up for the 'Arty Fountain Shot' in Cuzco - I am sure James was sitting around for ages for you to get that one so better acknowledge the skill. Oh yes! As a regular reviewer of your Blog (because I'm bored at work) I think I can confirm that we have now seen the first 'Armcam' shot. Hooray! Take care guys. Piers |
| 30th September 2007 Richie | - From: Day 103 - when nature calls Fabulous blogs Bernard, they make highly entertaining reading and I love all the photos. It looks like you're having an amazing time and am highly envious. Looking forward to next installment. |
| 20th September 2007 Piers | The Darwin Boys - From: Day 103 - when nature calls Amazing photos Bernard. Very jealous. The best has to be James trying out his Martial Arts Academy skills on the Bull Sea Lion. Sadly more of a 'Crouching Porter, Hidden Slippers' style by the looks of it! Remember what Mr Miyagi says "Wax on, wax off James-San". |
| 20th September 2007 Penny | Glad to hear you've still got a way with the ladies! - From: Day 96 - Indecent Proposals, Caffeine cultivation for beginners and not a sight of Seņor Sanchez Loving the blogs and I'm learning so much! Have to say I'm a little disappointed as I had visions of you doing a Jack Bauer stylie stay in Colombia but hey, if picking up innocent 60 year old ladies floats your boat then go for it! Lots of love to you and James and take care on your travels. Pen xx |
| 17th September 2007 Piers | Day 96 - Indecent Proposals, Caffeine cultivation for beginners and not a sign of Senor Sanchez - From: Day 96 - Indecent Proposals, Caffeine cultivation for beginners and not a sight of Seņor Sanchez It was all looking so promising, with every blog entry came more photos of Bernard & a new selection of fine looking ladies draped over him. Details were unimportant, we were just all proud you were travelling around with a 'James Bond' charm. This seems to have been replaced by an 'Alan Titchmarsh' charm in Colombia. Very disappointing! On to the next Country and please try harder. Take care both of you. Piers. |
| 14th September 2007 Cubra Libre | Dammit man, the Doobie Brothers broke up! Shit! When did that happen? - From: Day 96 - Indecent Proposals, Caffeine cultivation for beginners and not a sight of Seņor Sanchez Bro Tell me, Have you bumped into Juan and his little mule; Pepe. He has a Xerox machine and is a fan of Joan Wilder!!! |
| 9th September 2007 Matt & Anna | - From: Day 84 - is this where clothes come to die? Hey Bernard, just found your blog - makes great reading - your photos are fantastic and you are getting browner by the blog ! Glad to see you are surrounding yourself with a decent quota of lovelies - keep up the good work. Have fun in S. America hombre. Matt & Anna ;-) |
| 5th September 2007 Kerry Stirton | Old ladies... - From: Day 43 - "please sexy boy, buy my panties!" The little old lady story totally cracked me up! Thanks for the blog, it's fascinating reading. Ever thought about a travel writing job?! x |
| 5th September 2007 Cubra Libre | Goodnight! Where are you Goodnight? - From: Day 84 - is this where clothes come to die? ...I'm locked in a boot! (He He - I have to get out more!?!?) Your Brova Cubra |
| 25th August 2007 Maria | Great photos - From: Day 61 - ahhh so this is what they meant by "the rainy season" Thank you for your interesting journal entry...and your photos are glorious. |
| 15th August 2007 Piers | - From: Day 61 - ahhh so this is what they meant by "the rainy season" A Volcano with 'liquid hot magma' and a Bat Cave. Next you'll be telling us you've seen 'ill tempered seabass'. Good to hear you're having an excellent time. Oh yes......Just in case no-one else gets your criptic comment - 'Its supposed to be cold!' |
| 10th August 2007 James | - From: Day 55 - brushing up on a little Spanish Don't worry old boy I think I'll be the village idiot by the time we meet up in Columbia and you're speaking the local dialect. Actually can we pretend I'm a mute? And you're a complete git for even being able to consider the subject line of you and 16 totties, after my last travelling stint the closest I got was 2 Finnish girls... but they had 4 Finnish blokes with them. Bah! |
| 10th August 2007 James | - From: Day 15 - like a duck to water... Heh heh - like the Ronnay BarkAY / recreatAY photos. Eee heee! Can't wait to get the rucksack on in a few weeks, i'll bring some extra immodium in case you scoff all yours in Mexico! |
| 10th August 2007 Pete | - From: Day 1 - a sleazy motel outside Vegas Well done Bernard- you are braver than I am or perhaps given that I am inclined to agree with James you're more horny than brave! Seriously- I think it'll be a fantastic trip and I wish you an awesome journey in all senses. I would love to be joining you at some stage but I am starting my own journey (with Linda) into parenthood- so I think I am brave too and at some stage was obviously a bit horny as well!!! Do keep in touch as I will now have to live my life through my footloose and fancy free mates and perhaps your stories will get me through the sleepless nights! Keep in touch and have a great time. Pete |
| 10th August 2007 Kirsty & Jarrod | - From: Day 1 - a sleazy motel outside Vegas Hey you! Great to catch up before you left, sorry we missed your bash, it was our turn to be in the USA! Bit different with two kiddies in tow though - but of course we still managed a few hangovers!! Your trip sounds fun already, jealous jealous jealous! Take care and keep in touch. LOL K, J,A & T xxx |
| 10th August 2007 Nick | - From: Day 1 - a sleazy motel outside Vegas Lord Swain, well Pip Pip to you and have a fantastic time, the office has certainly become somewhat girliefied and Jennifer in full mothering mode!!!! |
| 10th August 2007 Matt M | - From: Day 1 - a sleazy motel outside Vegas Keep the British End up ! |
| 10th August 2007 Mathias | - From: Day 1 - a sleazy motel outside Vegas I am so jealous, mate! I'd love to travel too, but there's university to be done first, god damn it.... |
| 10th August 2007 James | - From: Day 1 - a sleazy motel outside Vegas Good show old boy! I thought the last part was written with dignity... but come on you're really out in California because it's full of totty and they love an English accent - Hugh Hefner eat your heart out - heh heh! Hope you guys have fun, actually astonished how you managed to stay out til 3am before your flight, that's a big test of character you passed straightaway... see you in a few months but look forward to hearing all the stories over the next few weeks. Just think you can scoff all the big american breakfasts and then walk them off in Machu Pichu... |
| 31st July 2007 Cubra Libre | how's it hanging - From: Day 43 - "please sexy boy, buy my panties!" Hey Dog - where's your head at, innit. And izit going alrite! He he. Your Brother Cubra |
| 26th July 2007 Penny Newton | You're a brave man! - From: Day 43 - "please sexy boy, buy my panties!" Hi Bernard, Loving your blog and so much easier to keep up with than Facebook (yes, I'm still struggling with it!). Sounds like you are having a really amazing time out there. Keep the stories coming and stay safe. Pen x |
| 18th July 2007 James Blackwood | Captain Mildred! - From: Day 34 - taking it Belize-y Heh great blog old boy, had me laughing at the desk - any reference to Commandant Lassard is always a good start for that. If I was in the water there I think I'd also be losing the ability to swim from laughing at you holding the stingray (but also slightly nervously). Damn it looks like paradise, we have to do a nice beachy bit somewhere on our exped (that's what i'm calling it I think, has a good manly sound), it can't all be mountain pathways and lamAYS!! Keep blogging, speak soon J |
