 Lorelei Johnson - Ngaio | All Comments |
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| 12th August 2008 Noreen | Mystic into the ? - From: Into the Mystic Wow. . . but how will you return into "normal life" after such adventures? Really looking forward to seeing you soon! Love Mom |
| 8th August 2008 Marilyn | Hola - From: Float On Hola ! Lorelei, Sounds like this trip is going very well and your enjoying the cuisine, beaches, sightseeing and all…hit any speed bumps on the chicken bus? I so enjoy your blogs…take care, Adios Love Marilyn |
| 6th August 2008 Noreen | Chickens & Buses - From: Float On So tell me, when you get on a chicken bus, who has priority - you or the chickens? Is it their bus & they just let you ride with them if there is room? And who drives? Very interesting to think about . . . Take care, and continue to have fun!! Love Mom |
| 5th August 2008 Auntie Patsy | We walked on the wild side a bit too! - From: Float On Hi David was a principal Sponsor at a wedding last weekend (some Chinese, some Phillippino, + some Canadian customs). We walked "a bit" on the wild side and sampled cuisine you have had many opporunities to do! Continue to jump at every chance you can! ttys (in 2 weeks!) love Auntie Patsy |
| 31st July 2008 Auntie Kathy | termites, eh? - From: Such Great Heights I'm going to print out your blogs and read them to Grandma. I can't wait to hear her reaction when I tell her you ate a termite. Keep the blogs coming! And I second your Mom's comment: please be careful! lol Love and hugs, Auntie Kathy |
| 31st July 2008 Noreen | Great Heights - Hot Feet - From: Such Great Heights No wonder why you didn't want to talk about it on skype! You know we'd be "concerned" and didn't want the lecture. Walking on a lava flow . . . geesh . . . Nevertheless I can't wait to see the pictures! But please be careful!! Love Mom |
| 30th July 2008 Auntie Patsy | I smell the coffee! - From: Such Great Heights OMG! I smell the coffee! What a good thing for an Icelander to have a great kuppa! It is so good to hear about some of your experiences. I'm sure you'll tell us more in person when you are on our ordinary turf (+ life) in Manitoba. ttys love Auntie Patsy |
| 30th July 2008 Fat Daddy | pupusas - From: Such Great Heights OK, so what the hell are pupusas, and do they taste as good as termites? |
| 29th July 2008 Sara | :) - From: Such Great Heights Hey Lor, I'm happy to hear that you're up and out of bed! It sounds like you're having a fantastic time...can't wait for another blog! See you soon! Sara |
| 24th July 2008 Auntie Patsy | Life does have it's ups + downs! - From: Three Little Birds You are experiencing so many of life's ups + downs aren't you! I am soooo glad to hear + know you are ok! West St. Paul and Lockport just may not be as exciting for you now, but we'll do our best next month when you are here. We are all looking forward to seeing you but I love your travel blog entries of this "other" life! ttys love Auntie Patsy |
| 22nd July 2008 Noreen | Bugs & Ruins - From: Three Little Birds This trip is sure the full deal meal isn't it?! You get to see what the past culture was like, what the current culture is like, the elite, the poor, the educated, the uneducated, what happens when you get sick and hopefully the other side when you get well again . . . I didn't realize you were such the workaholic! Quit experimenting with the bugs okay and leave that for when you get back to work?!. . . Do get healthy again. Love ya . . . Mother |
| 20th July 2008 Caroline | pupusas - From: Welcome to the Jungle whee, i love pupusas!!!!! |
| 18th July 2008 Auntie Kathy | bugs - From: Welcome to the Jungle Loving your blog, what an incredible trip you are on. What I really must know though, is whether or not you've eaten any of those carrot-tasting termites?? Love you lots, Auntie Kathy |
| 15th July 2008 Noreen | Fascinating - From: Welcome to the Jungle Sounds like you're having a wonderful experience. So many interesting things you're seeing and doing! Hope the volunteering continues to go well and your exploring continues to be exciting - but safe! Love Mom |
| 15th July 2008 Mike Jones | AAAAHH! - From: Welcome to the Jungle My head just exploded because your trip seems so effing awesome!! |
| 10th July 2008 Chels | WOW! - From: Islands in the Sun As usual, your pics are amazing and your trip seems like such an unreal experience already!! It makes me very jealous and I VERY much wish I was with you!! Keep having a blast (a bit extra for me too ok??) Miss you & Love ya!! Chels |
| 9th July 2008 Barb | Beautiful - From: Islands in the Sun Hi Lorelei, Your blog is great, lots of info. You certainly look like your in paradise!. The pics are fab and I'm a wee bit jealous! I hope you continue to have a wonderful time on your travels, enjoy it all. The work will be very interesting and would love to hear about it more when you do get going on it. I'm sure your mom and dad are missing you much. I'm looking forward to seeing you at the wedding and can fill us in on the rest of your trip when we see you. Take care, Love Aunt Barb |
| 5th July 2008 Noreen | Belise - From: Here I go again on my own... Wow - on the road again and to such an interesting part of the world! Your pictures are awesome - can't believe how close you can get to the animals in the zoo. Take care & have a wonderful and safe trip!! Love Mom |
| 4th July 2008 Auntie Patsy | OMG! - From: Here I go again on my own... OMG! I just looked at this again. This is soooo awesome that you do this, and blog your experiences for so many others to see! You go girl! ttys love (your favourite bec. I'm your only one Auntie Patsy) Auntie Patsy |
| 4th July 2008 Auntie Patsy | OMG!!! - From: Here I go again on my own... You go girl! This is sooooo awesome that you take these risks and go for the experiences! ttys love Auntie Patsy (your favourite bec. I'm your only Auntie Patsy) |
| 17th January 2008 Ngaio | My bad - From: Manila Now we know! Thanks :) |
| 19th December 2007 dury | - From: Manila Manila is not the most densely populated city in the world. Mumbia and Kolkata followed by Karachi, Pakistan, Lagos, Nigeria and Shenzhen, China are the most densely populated city in the world. Sixteen of the 20 most polluted cities in the world are in China followed by Mexico City. http://www.forbes.com/2006/03/21/americas-most-polluted-cities-cx_rm_0321pollute.html http://www.forbes.com/logistics/2007/12/14/cities-pollution-asia-biz-logistics-cx_tvr_1214densecities.html |
| 5th November 2007 Raymund | Salamat! - From: Nepa, Fiestas and Low Tide... You only have kind words for the work we do, for which we are very grateful. You forgot to mention, though, that you have been a very kind and understanding volunteer. We miss you. |
| 18th July 2007 Auntie Patsy | This is awesome! - From: Fun, Frustrations and Furry Mammals in Malaysia Lorelei.....I think + know this was an awesome experience (well....experiences) for you......+ this Travel Blog you used to keep so many of us informed was so appreciated + interesting! Congratulations on the whole thing! love Auntie Patsy |
| 17th July 2007 Ngaio | Thailand in June - From: Adventures of Lorelei in Laos and Thailand Hello Lucy! Very cool that you are considering traveling to Thailand next year. I found it to be a bit rainy this June - I suppose it is rainy season. It did rain most days, but I wasn't particularily bothered by it - it's a nice break from the heat! Although the islands might be a bit nicer during sunny weather...Just make sure you bring an umbrella with you at all times, cuz the rain comes on very quickly, and when it rains, it pours! |
| 12th July 2007 Lucy | Thailand - From: Adventures of Lorelei in Laos and Thailand Your trip looks great! I'm thinking of travelling round Thailand next June, is the weather ok? |
| 4th July 2007 Chels | WOW! - From: Adventures of Lorelei in Laos and Thailand Every entry gets more and more spectacular and awesome...I'm so happy for you to be doing this! And also jealous that I'm not!!!! haha keep having fun, I can't believe you're home in 2 weeks - let me know when you're back and I'll plan a trip out there :) Miss ya & Love ya!! |
| 25th June 2007 Marilyn | interesting - From: Charmed and Chilled to the Core Once again, thank you for taking the time and sharing your amazing experiences thus far. Your pictures and blog entries are so interesting ...like having a history lesson...take care. Marilyn |
| 18th June 2007 Auntie Patsy | Oh my gosh! - From: Sights, Shopping and Sand in Vietnam You are much braver than me/us......and alot of others too! It's great that you are trying + doing so much! This is the chance(s).... We love being able to see + hear about so many of your experiences....ttys...love the Zdrill's |
| 17th June 2007 Chelsea | Wow!! - From: Good Morning, Vietnam! Hey you! I miss you so much but I'm in awe of the experience you're having over there....I wish I could do something like that - I admire you so much for it! Good for you :) The pictures are incredible and I'm sure the experience has changed your life in an unbelieveable way....I can't wait til you get home though! I'll have to come and visit!!!! Have fun (duh lol)!! |
| 10th June 2007 Yvonne MacGregor | Vietnam through Lorelei's eyes - From: Sights, Shopping and Sand in Vietnam Such a different world. So glad you're having a wonderful time. No way I could have had snake blook wine (or any other animal's blood wine)!! You are very brave! Just like the old saying, while in Rome, do as the Romans do. I'm sure it's the same here...when in Vietnam......Fascinating blog, keep it up when you can. Take care! Hug from the MacGregors. |
| 31st May 2007 Marilyn | Fantastic Journey!! - From: Good Morning, Vietnam! Your traveling adventures are so interesting I look forward to each update. Love the donation to the children at one of the tribe villages. Take care! |
| 30th May 2007 Auntie Patsy | Oh My Gosh! - From: Good Morning, Vietnam! Wow! I'm so glad you are on this part of your trip now....this travel blog thing is awesome - esp. the pics. of you + Sandra + Dave linking up! Incredible....+ you had a real Singapore Sling (I love these...but mine are just Canadian) ttys love Auntie Patsy |
| 21st May 2007 sarah | wow!! - From: Mabuhay to Paradise wow lor, everything is so beautiful there, it's so incredible!! |
| 21st May 2007 digital_explorer | Tablas island is the biggest island in Romblon - From: Philippine Adventures Wow, i feel jealous because I was born in this group of islands but I havent visited Tablas. Well, I see this, especially San Agustin since the boat stops here from Manila down to Sibuyan Island. Im looking forward that someday I will explore these islands... very interesting journal. rey |
| 21st May 2007 digital_explorer | You did experience the Romblomanon hospitality - From: Bye-Bye Ma-Baybay Well, you did enjoy how my home province celebrate 'wedding' with so much food, including lechon (roaste pig)...pancit (noodles), fruit salad (boko), etc.... Im just smiling while reading your blog. I speak the same dialect with this people you met during your stay! Rey |
| 21st May 2007 Auntie Kathy | paradise indeed! - From: Mabuhay to Paradise Wow, the beauty of the area you've been in is amazing. Your pictures could have come straight from a travel brochure. The water snake would have really creeped me out! At least you've stopped swimming with sea urchins... ;-) I'm already looking forward to your next blog entry. Auntie Kathy xo |
| 21st May 2007 digital_explorer | Its nice to see again my country - From: Mabuhay to Paradise Well thanks for visiting the Philippines and Boracay in particular. Looking at your photos you did enjoy your stay. I was born just few islands from the back of Boracay, the name is Sibuyan Island. From Sibuyan, it takes 4-5 hrs by boat to reach Boracay. Hope you will find the Philippines a place where you want to spend your summer again with the Karaoke! Rey |
| 21st May 2007 elvin | great pic - From: Nepa, Fiestas and Low Tide... you have amazing experience in my province gud 4 U God bls. |
| 18th May 2007 Don MacGregor | I'm impressed - From: Bye-Bye Ma-Baybay Lorelei This is certainly the 1st time I've ever put a comment in a blog, but I must tell you this is really impressive. Like watching Survivor, you get hooked on it. I've never seen much about the Philippines before and I find your description of the country and the people very interesting. I'm anxiously awaiting the next episode.--Don |
| 16th May 2007 Auntie Patsy | Wow! - From: Nepa, Fiestas and Low Tide... Wow! I'm so proud of you - + you are doing such wonderful things for (you +) other people! I love your travel blog words + pictures for us to see! ttys love Auntie Patsy |
| 15th May 2007 Delores | Hi! - From: Bye-Bye Ma-Baybay Loreli, what you are doing is inspiring! All of your pictures are beautiful but I imagine you see lots of things that you don't really want to remember. Take care and thank you for keeping us so well informed. |
| 14th May 2007 Marilyn | Good job! - From: Bye-Bye Ma-Baybay Your colorful painting and the roof at the Carmen Daycare Center looks great! good job Lorelei, the children will love it. Enjoy working on your new project, take care. Marilyn |
| 14th May 2007 Cathy Horsman | Memories - From: Bye-Bye Ma-Baybay Hi Lorelei! Wonderful pics! Brings back memories of my travels in Asia some 17 odd years ago. Do they have pomelos (my favourite asian fruit!)? I am glad you are aclimatizing to the weather - much different than dry Alberta! The poverty is unimaginable to most in North America. I spent time in a clinic in the midst of a garbage dump in Bangkok. Unreal.I am enjoying your blog - thanks for keeping it up! Take care! Cathy |
| 12th May 2007 Chelsea | WOW! - From: Nepa, Fiestas and Low Tide... Hey!!! Your blogs are amazing....I'm so jealous it looks like you're having an awesome experience!! I miss you though! Have a BLAST! *BIG HUG* |
| 9th May 2007 Auntie Kathy | you're more brave than I would be! - From: Philippine Adventures Hi Kiwi, Just read your experience with Balut. I must admit, I don't think I could eat it. Good on ya for getting it (and keeping it!) down. Love your blog, keep it coming when you can. You are so cool... Love Auntie Kathy |
| 8th May 2007 jules | On pisoy - From: Nepa, Fiestas and Low Tide... Pisoy is actually "Pusoy" a local variation of poker. If I'm not mistaken its very much like Russian poker. |
| 7th May 2007 Marilyn | Wonderful! - From: Nepa, Fiestas and Low Tide... Everything looks so amazing, expecially The Kalipayan Festival, the costumes are very interesting. Maybe you can bring home a few new masarap recipes for us to try, enjoy Boracay. |
| 5th May 2007 Fat Daddy | Picture request - From: Nepa, Fiestas and Low Tide... Now that we've seen flowers, can you show us banana trees and mango trees (any other fruit trees you see). |
| 5th May 2007 Auntie Patsy | This is so amazing! - From: Nepa, Fiestas and Low Tide... Wow - you are having so many good (+ some not so good)..but learning/life experiences) ...rem. Nemo + the sea urchins - So glad things are working out! Thankyou for keping us so well updated!love Auntie Patsy |
| 5th May 2007 Noreen | Awesome again! - From: Nepa, Fiestas and Low Tide... Great Pictures - even geater commentary!!! Loved the flowers - thanks!!! Sounds like you're having a great time which is wonderful. It also sounds like you've got a great group of people with you which is really good. Can't wait til the next installment!! LOVE MOM |
| 5th May 2007 Malcolm | I'm on the interweb - From: Manila Yay! I'm on the interweb! |
| 1st May 2007 Yvonne | Tues.May 1st - From: Philippine Adventures Excellent pictures of Phillipines! I can' believe you were able to eat Balut...it sounds awful! Part of an interesting trip like this is learning local customs, right? Good for you. Keep 'em coming when you can, it's great to follow you on your trip like this. Take care. Yvonne and Clan |
| 30th April 2007 Marilyn | Hello!! - From: Philippine Adventures Your update is fabulous, I am so pleased to read how much you are enjoying the culture, people and the cuisine....wow!!!! skip the balut and bring on the halo halo. Take care. Marilyn |
| 30th April 2007 Auntie Patsy | this is fabulous - From: Philippine Adventures Hi This is so fabulous! I've been telling Amma about your blog....she was at our place Fri. (Auntie Kathy, Amma, + I were at the INL of NA convention to present the Laurence S.G. Johnson award - rem. like we did in Edmonton) David set it up for her to see it (+ I read it) This was so great! It's awesome we can keep posted on your life! love Auntie Patsy |
| 28th April 2007 Noreen | Hi from the Hat - From: Philippine Adventures Awesome pictures Lorelei! I'm glad to see the smile on your face - and others too of course! It sure looks beautiful there. I'd love to see some pictures with the flowering trees! Love Mom |
| 27th April 2007 Michelle | - From: Manila YOu would kick butt in Survivor now, eating contest, bluiding, getting coconut ect |
| 24th April 2007 Yvonne | forgot something - From: Manila HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LORELEI, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. (I was singing that, you know.) Certainly the most unique birthday you've ever had, right? Bye for now.Yvonne |
| 24th April 2007 Yvonne | Loving your blog - From: Manila Just had a look at your travel blog...those things are super! So glad you got there safe and sound. Neat picture of the iPod vending machines...incredible how we're hooked on technology! Anxiously awaiting your next entry. Take care!! Yvonne and all the rest of our clan. |
| 22nd April 2007 sarah | Hello!! - From: Manila Hey, glad to see that you made it over there safely!! did they let you keep the knitting needles?! :D ttyl love you |
| 21st April 2007 Fat Daddy | Thrilla in Manilla - From: Manila Hey, it's great to see the pics and get the update. Thanks for taking the time to give us the info. |
| 21st April 2007 Noreen | Manila - From: Manila Great to see where you're staying in Manila - which sounds like a very interesting place. I can hardly wait to hear about your volunteer project in Romblon! |
| 21st April 2007 Janine | - From: Manila It looks awesome Lor and you've only been there a couple of days! I hope you have a great time and safe travels. |
| 21st April 2007 Auntie Patsy | I Love This! - From: Manila Hi I absolutely love this -travel blog set-up! I can + will check it out often! thanks! ttys love Auntie Patsy |
| 21st April 2007 kari | - From: Manila look like fun so far... can't wait to hear more and see more pictures... have lots of fun! |
| 20th April 2007 Michael David Jones | We-wa-wowee - From: Manila Wow lor, good start.. Crazy, did yo think to yourself when you saw the golden gate bridge, "whoa, that's the last bit of north america I'll see in months" Crazy fun stuff, promise me you'll have too much fun |
| 20th April 2007 Marilyn | Interesting - From: Manila Nice to hear your trip thus far is so interesting, what a fabulous experience. The pictures are great!! With hammer in hand enjoy your volunteer project on Tablas. Take care....your blog is wonderful!! Marilyn |
| 20th April 2007 mikel | welcome - From: Manila look forward to your blogs. am certain after aclimating, you'll have good memories of your stay. food is good, people are warm; hope you'll have time to enjoy the beaches. suggest you visit el nido in palawan, boracay, bohol etc. |
| 17th April 2007 Auntie Patsy | awesome! - From: Easter Long Weekend Hi These are sure great to see! and I'm very impressed...I'm sure you are too.....that this worked so well! Extra awesome! ttys Auntie Patsy |
| 15th April 2007 Noreen | Easter Weekend - From: Easter Long Weekend It was a fun time! Good pictures. We love you! Have a wonderful Asian trip! |
| 14th April 2007 Sara | awww! - From: Easter Long Weekend Yay! It looks like you had a fantastic time back home. I'm happy that you're excited to go on your trip and I look forward to more blogs!!! |
