 Joan & Neil - Nomad Old Farts | All Comments |
Joan & Neil - Nomad Old Farts | All Comments |
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| 26th March 2008 Lorna Coochiroff | Great Life - From: Down the Mekong and into Laos Boy you lead an interesting life Neil. Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back - especially the teaching gig. Lorna |
| 16th November 2007 Lorna Coochiroff | - From: Saving the best to the last? Thundering over (and under) the Iguazu Falls. Have you guys missed me! I was thinking I hadn't heard anything for a while so went into your blog and found 3 new items. For some reason I didn't get a notification like I'd gotten every other time so hadn't been keeping up with the trip. Now the big news you had to say was that you'd finished your trip. When do you get home? I won't comment on the final leg of the journey as I hope to catch up with you both in person soon but it certainly sounds magical. Tell me when to start cooking Neil. Lorna |
| 6th November 2007 david quemard | 'lookin' for my passport - From: Over the border into Bolivia, and La Paz Great stuff apart from the smell I feel I am there and want to go there. Trust all is well with you both. Melb Cup day today -- so lots of $2 & $5 investments. PnH Dave |
| 6th November 2007 erictjie | spitting - From: Over the border into Bolivia, and La Paz spitting is a kind of habit in most uneducated ,poor society world like China and part of south asia. the spitting habit is now being banned in China and country like singapore will incur big big fine. |
| 31st October 2007 Lorna Coochiroff | - From: Up into the Andes to Cusco and the Sacred Valley You did well Neil. I would have gone into withdrawal if you hadn't got everything going again. It's the first thing I do when I get to work - go into the emails to see if you've posted anything else. Absolutely breathtaking scenery but Joanie, forget holding hands I'd have been clinging to his back like a limpet on that trail and Neil - I'll start cooking the minute the wheels hit the tarmac. |
| 29th October 2007 Nomad Old Farts | Oh Noooo! - From: Blogs delayed due 'technical difficulties' Donīt worry, Lorna, Iīm looking at alternatives to get the īblog shipī rolling again. Hopefully you wonīt have to wait till we get home, so watch that screen. Mind you, I do tell a better story over one of your home cooked meals! |
| 29th October 2007 Lorna Coochiroff | Oh Noooo! - From: Blogs delayed due 'technical difficulties' Oh Noooo Neil, how could you do that to me. I've been hanging by my toenails waiting for you to get to Machu Picchu so I could hear every little detail and see the pics. Now I'm going to have to wait until you get home. You don't want to cut the holiday short do you? |
| 22nd October 2007 Peter | Enjoying your descrptive comments - From: Moving southwards, and upwards, into Arequipa Neil, You are showing some literary talent here not evident in your reports in a past life. We are really enjoying them! Joy and Peter |
| 21st October 2007 Nomad Old Farts | Donīt let facts ... - From: Stepping Right up into Canyon Country Hi Jules, responded to both your recent emails. Asked for an account on your Spanish travels. Didnīt you receive them? Neil |
| 21st October 2007 Jill Fitzhenry | A guided travel over brekkie - From: Stepping Right up into Canyon Country Hi Neil, Hi Joan 7:38am QSL Brisbane. Having brekkie at my desk and catching up on your latest experiences. Can I say it was a great way to start my day, so interesting and luv the pics. Makes my Sunday at the Riverside Markets a little, shall we say, ordinary. Keep on having a fab time and I look forward to the next instalment. Jillx |
| 21st October 2007 julie | Hi - From: Moving southwards, and upwards, into Arequipa Just read the rest of your blog. It is really wonderful . The best part is knowing that I've been to those places and having no recollection.Alzheimers makes every day a new experience . I love the photos. Have you got a new camera or are you just particularly skilled. can't wait to see the rest of of your photos and have a chat. Jules |
| 21st October 2007 Julie | Don't let fact ruin a good tale - From: Stepping Right up into Canyon Country Hi Guys loving your trip . Notice the accommodation is becoming more upmarket. Do you ever reply to emails. Jules |
| 19th October 2007 Nomad Old Farts | Deepest canyon - From: Stepping Right up into Canyon Country Hi there, I was actually aware of the latter fact but not the former, but didn't want to let some facts get in the way of a good story! I had assumed my audience weren't too au fait with canyon depths, and would thus let it slide through to the keeper, but it is my own offspring that corrects me! No further corrections on this subject please, readers. Love to you and Sarah from us both. |
| 19th October 2007 Damon | Deepest canyon - From: Stepping Right up into Canyon Country Actually, the Yarlug Tsangpo Canyon in Tibet is now considered the deepest canyon in the world. Also, the Cotahuasi Canyon (also in Peru) is about 300m deeper than the Colca Canyon so wins the trophy for deepest canyon in the Americas. |
| 15th October 2007 Sandy & Pete | - From: And so, on to Peru ... and Lima Hi Guy At last I have found time to sit and read your blog. Sounds & looks like you are have a great time. When I get a chance Joan I'll go arround to ST Martins and get you a copy of their latest Mass Time Table so you can work out which ones you want to attend when you get home. I went out for dinner with Lorna 2 weekend's ago. When we got home we both watched the RWC. I went to bed at half time thinking it look as if we would to play you in the next round. I could'nt sleep, as Pete was away, so got up again and turned on the TV to find the Aussie had been done. I was HAPPY with my findings so went back to bed thinking of all the bets I had won. The next morning I was deviated to hear the All Blacks had lost, once agian. We'll there is always the next World Cup in 4 years time. Keep having a good time. Look forward to more Blogs from you. .Sandy |
| 15th October 2007 Lorna Coochiroff | - From: And so, on to Peru ... and Lima Hi Guys, Another great part of the trip. I certainly loved the accommodation for the trip to the Galapagos Islands. Maybe you could buy one of those when you get back Neil? I'm having a real geography lesson reading your blogs. I don't know where any of these places are so I look it up and learn something new each time. When are you off to Machu Picchu? That is my dream destination. By the way, I'm glad to hear you're still talking to each other after - how many weeks? You're doing good, keep it up. All is well here and as I said last time, I can't wait for the next instalment. Lorna |
| 2nd October 2007 Lorna Cooch | Drooling with envy - From: Relaxing in the “Colonial Jewel of the South” Well, have I had some fun trying to find your blog address but finally worked out how to read and comment on your journey. OK Joan, how did you manage to get through the 4 hour bus ride. I hope it didn't involve any unladylike comments as occasionally heard in softball games. Your trip looks so amazing to me and as I read each entry I am more determined to get there one day soon. I look forward to the next instalment and hope you two are soaking up every minute. Lorna |
| 25th September 2007 dannyboy | With regards to the above... - From: Getting into the Time Zone I concur. |
| 12th September 2007 Steve R | - From: Getting our Heads in the Clouds Good to see you finally got inside a place of Christian worship Neil. The journey looks fun - keep up the great journalism. Cheers S |
| 10th September 2007 james st .james | old fart indeed - From: Getting into the Time Zone my goodness, i haven't read such a crotchety and negative journal entry like this in a long time. you sound like some suburban SUV driving right-wing american (i know you're australian). if you're so down on santiago, i don't know how you're going to manage in the rest of the continent. santiago is the most modern city on the continent and has the highest standard of living in latin america according to the UN. one reason you didn't see as many "modern" buildings is because you're downtown. downtown is the historic heart of the city but it's not the economic or financial center of the city. this lies east, in the comunas (buroughs) of providencia, las condes, and vitacura. you're not going to enjoy south america unless you become a little more fluid and a little less rigid. you can't hold the continent at arm's length, you need to roll your sleeves up and emerse yourself more in the location. take your cues from the younger travellers, who jump head-first into any location they travel. anyway, good luck on the rest of your travels and i hope your blog's negative vibe is due to the severe jetlag. cheers! james st. james |
| 7th September 2007 Damon | Beautiful Thai ladies - From: Up in Hilltribe Country When I read your first entry I noticed the advertisement asking me if I want to meet beautiful Thai ladies. Looking forward to the the upcoming ads for Bolivian marching powder and such. |
| 31st August 2007 Jill Fitzhenry | Such a simple life - From: Up in Hilltribe Country Great pics, especially the children - they are just beautiful eh? Read with interest your commentary (such an interesting week!) and noted the "normal" family rarely includes a mother and father. I look forward to reading about the next adventure......enjoy! |
