 Daniel & Rozita Shortell - Nomadic Gravies | All Comments |
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| 12th March 2009 Jenn | - From: Bullish on Istanbul I love your sense of humour |
| 24th July 2008 shivani | - From: From Bhuj to Mumbai via Ahmedabad and on to Cairo via Bahrain omg that was so perfectly written...yes im still reading this...i just have to finish...like a novel...what happened next....danny and rozita your journals better not end.... |
| 25th June 2008 Ariel Kantor | Marhaba - From: Before the Dawn of Civililization Guys! It has been a while... We miss you terribly. First of all some good news - We are pregnant! 22 weeks already... Secondly, you are going to be really close to Finike (about 2 hours from Antalya). My mother is currently in Israel but will fly to Turkey soon. Contact us if you want to visit her. She can show around and as you know I am a bit biased but she is very nice and would love to meet you both! |
| 20th June 2008 Harriet | - From: Bullish on Istanbul miss you guys a lot |
| 20th June 2008 ilchicag | Great blog! - From: Goodbye Reality I was intrigued by the first picture of your blog when I was browsing the "Newest Journals" and I'm glad I clicked on it! I loved your photos as well as the rest of your blog. I was very inspired to read some of your others, and look forward to another one! |
| 30th May 2008 shivani | - From: Land of Gandhi any more news on hitesh...i think tops the list of crazies u have met |
| 25th May 2008 Rani | John Gordon - From: The undisputed king (or pharaoh, if you will) of baksheesh Found out who John Gordon was. Thought u'd be interested. http://www.egypt-sudan-graffiti.be/An_early.htm |
| 19th May 2008 April | Don't feel bad... - From: Seriously, don't bother going to Agra It happens to my mom in mexico (yeah, my portugese, scottish mother), who then throws me in front of them going- but my daughter speaks spanish! My mom actually feels guilty about not speaking a language that has nothing to do with her heritage either. You're not alone ;-) |
| 12th May 2008 Rani | Haunted Bhuj - From: Yet another side of India Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.......you know how l always request for more pics...well l wouldn't have minded if you didn't post any pics of the mahals. That was just down right scary man. You guys are soo brave to be walking around in that place. That just left a creepy feeling and will be sleeping with my night light on tonight....hehehehe!! |
| 29th April 2008 Rani | Hitesh - From: Land of Gandhi lol...thats a classic.....how do you meet characters like that man? My mummy told me not to talk to strangers but it seems that l'm missing out on meeting all these cartoons. And ohh how cute are you Rozy for trying to explain to Hitesh regarding his password. |
| 29th April 2008 Rani | 31 Pics - From: Green Water Cruisin Yeahhhhh....31 pics....Rani very happy. |
| 29th April 2008 Rani | Thiruvananthapuram - From: Transport Troubles the Fearsome Three Thiruvananthapuram....wow talk about massive word. 18 letters...how many times did you look at ur travel book to see if your spelt it correctly? |
| 24th April 2008 yogesh | - From: European Flavor of India I know those goats! i've met them when i was in Cochin in 12/2006. Did you make it to the waterfalls of that area? |
| 23rd April 2008 Rani | Small bed for 3 - From: Nature Call (but no answer) Oi mister...leave my poor Rozie alone. She can take as much room as she wants. Its a shame you didn't see any exciting wildlife but hope you won't too abusive to the monkeys. Anyway, it was really nice talking to you guys. Miss you guys heaps and l seriously can't wait to see you guys. Take care. Lots of love: Rani |
| 22nd April 2008 shivani | - From: Lounging amongst the ruins so in india there is a very sanitized monkey roaming around.... |
| 19th April 2008 Harriet | - From: Shopping scores galore in Mysore’s stores Dan, did you lose weight? why you look so slim now?? |
| 17th April 2008 Y | - From: Three’s Company take on Mumbai How much you want to bet that the 1,000 Rupee fine would have gone straight into the train official guy's pocket? :p maybe you should have a "Number of times ripped off"count :) |
| 15th April 2008 Rani | Bottle of Purell - From: Lounging amongst the ruins hey...didn't l give you that bottle of Purell? Little bastard monkey!! Hand gel is soo important in india l reckon. We were using it almost every second. Btw, is it fair to assume that the monkey is faster than Danny? hehehe. |
| 7th April 2008 Brian Shortell | Hey Guys....it;s Big B!!!!!!! - From: Drenched in Color Looks like you guys are having a blast!! Miss you guys alot and look forward to seeing you when you return. I wish I could be over there with you. I've been so boggled down with work, I barely have enough time for myself. Talk with you guys soon. Love, B |
| 4th April 2008 jim | jaipur is a great place - From: Drenched in Color enjoyed reading your blog. will be looking forward to more. I was in Jaipur sept 07, and loved every minate of it |
| 21st March 2008 GG | Thank YOU - From: Back to the Valley Danny and Rozita, Thank you so much for keeping up the blog. I look everyday to see if you post. It is a joy to follow along. Nepal seems like a great place to visit. You will love India. Enjoy... GG |
| 19th March 2008 Harriet | - From: Assaulting the Senses like so much your words!!! a very good way for me to study English. |
| 18th March 2008 Jo | I knew I should have... - From: Assaulting the Senses I knew I should have stuffed myself in a suitcase and made my way to Nepal!! Danny your writing is captivating and I love to receive your blog posts. Best wishes to the both of you and I hope to see you when you return to the states!. |
| 10th March 2008 renee | ponytail? - From: Barely Conscious in the Land of Smiles Dan-o, it looks like you have a ponytail in the "SandBlogger" pic - and it's making me giggle. |
| 10th March 2008 Harriet | - From: A Healthy Dose of Wat? What's tuk-tuk? What you feed the elephant? The buddhas there is different with the ones in China, right? |
| 10th March 2008 Harriet | - From: Barely Conscious in the Land of Smiles wow! so beautiful! I like the sunrise. Wish i were there. I'm heading back to Syd. A little sad this time. Coz all my family want me to stay in Beijing forever. I have had a tough time these days to choose whether stay or not. But i made the final decision to leave for Syd. Am i wrong? I don't know. Miss you guys! |
| 10th March 2008 Y | - From: Barely Conscious in the Land of Smiles your own private paradise... must have been nice. how come your blog update for this came on Mar 10 but you wrote the blog feb 24? |
| 6th March 2008 Rani | Smile!! - From: Smiles Abound Why isn't Rozie smiling? |
| 4th March 2008 Yogesh | - From: Smiles Abound It would have been nice if we happen to be in BKK at the same time. I can't believe we missed each other by a week |
| 3rd March 2008 shivani | kfc - From: Happy New Year China!!! All i can say is you ate KFC.....Didnt krishna tell you guys about his KFC experience. |
| 27th February 2008 Helen | - From: And yet another version of China Hi Danny! I agree with your friends. That was a very good conclusion to your China Trip, very spot on I think. It's a wonderful country, not without problems and issues, but a fascinating journey nevertheless. I hope to one day travel all the provinces of China :) It'll be so great! |
| 27th February 2008 Harriet | - From: And yet another version of China That's why I like your blog so much: beautiful language, professional pics and reasonable comments. I like the comment you gave to China. That's the true feeling from a "Lao Wai". It should be pubblished in our some native travel magzine. I'm so happy and so lucky to be a little part of it. You are right, there are still a lot more about China you should discover. Hope we could do that together someday. Your words made me proud of my country (sometimes feel shame about her). Being a Chinese, I will do better and show "Lao Wai" a wonderful, developed country. |
| 25th February 2008 Rani | Awesome ending - From: And yet another version of China *And the crowd applauses*...awesome way to end the China blog dude. Also, whats a beret? And if you run into Lena the elephant in Bangkok....please feed it sugar cane and say hello for me. Btw, l love the pics man...sometimes l wish there is more...hint hint. |
| 23rd February 2008 anonymous | - From: It's all about the landscape whoa. i thought you were embellishing that salad thing until I saw the picture. Almost as impressive as the caves. Miss you guys! xo Nay |
| 22nd February 2008 anonymous | - From: It's all about the landscape p/s - Great pictures, it's amazing!! |
| 22nd February 2008 anonymous | - From: It's all about the landscape You mean you don't eat your salads that way? |
| 22nd February 2008 Sarah | Pizza hut - From: It's all about the landscape I loved your story!! You described it in a super cool way that I couldn't help not to read it more than once!! Loved the photos, too! xxx |
| 21st February 2008 YR | - From: Happy New Year China!!! hey, I just got back from Phuket last yesterday. I forgot how far people will go to rip tourists off. first day there, paid 400baht (~12AUD) for a pair of slippers (negotiated from 550baht). Later i found out i could have gotten it for 100baht. is it the same in China? |
| 19th February 2008 Rani | Ass-less Chaps!!!! - From: Happy New Year China!!! OMG...you have to be kidding me!! Who the hell designed that. Must have been one lazy bugger. And l can't believe its actually popular. Thats kinda disturbing don't you think. I hope the dog seller was actually selling those dogs as pets and not food. And l hope those kids washing the dog aren't preparing it for dinner....arghhhhh. Anyway, l'm glad you guys are ok from the fireworks. I wonder how many people get injured from fireworks during the chinese new year. Bahahaha at "Pmua", your right Dan...how can they screw that up...C'MON. Anyway, again thanks for the entertainment. I must admit, ur blog can be a bit shocking at times but it's extremely entertaining to read. Looking forward to your next blog. Lots of love: Rani. |
| 18th February 2008 Sue Ann Salmon | Loving the pictures and news of your travels - From: A break from the brutally cold Chinese winter Following you all on your trip is amazing. Wish I could have done something so exciting at your ages. Coming back to the US to work regular jobs will be a real bore after your travel experiences. Sue Ann |
| 17th February 2008 Sarah | Big Budha - From: You Wanna Smoka Da Ganja? Well.....Rozy I hope you washed your hand aftern cleaning Budha's nose! ;) Love reading your trip stories! They are great!! |
| 16th February 2008 Jennifer E. | - From: A break from the brutally cold Chinese winter Gorgeous pictures! I'm gonna get you a job with National Geographic magazine. Can't wait to see you guys! Jen |
| 12th February 2008 anonymous | - From: A break from the brutally cold Chinese winter Love this blog post! And, 'forward view of healthy vogue by brushtoothing with Chinese exceptional.' Uh... or, looking forward to the toothbrush post. Love ya, miss ya guys- T |
| 10th February 2008 shivani | copy the chinese - From: “Dorothy, I don’t think we are in China anymore” i finally see danny's hair...i know u have tried to hide it but i see it now..though u are wrapped up in a pink quilt..still very cute...yes amazing how the local kids have a better hair do...hehe...yummy food rosita... |
| 10th February 2008 Helen | - From: You Wanna Smoka Da Ganja? Danny, reading your notes really reminded me of the same leg i did a year and half ago. Funnily enough I stayed 24 hours in Dali and left as well... it was the worst day of my trip to the south of China. I can't blame my experiences completely on the city though.. for some reason my partner and I were going through our roughest patch there. The drive up to Lijiang was definitely interesting. I remember sitting among Chickens and ladies who would stare at us for ages (my ex was white, blonde and blue =p .. ) Then we got to this gate which apparently had to charge the foreigners extra money for conservation/protection etc.. but because we were on a local bus, the driver told us that if we give him half the money he would hide us in the 'inconspicuous' part of the minibus - that is, the two of us would crouch in the steps leading to the door. Of course, we took this chance to save some yuan and to have a funny story to tell when we get back.. we got through the foreigner checking gate safely hahaha... now that i think about it.. it could've been somewhere else in Yunnan, I might've remembered wrong.. oh well.. it was worth retelling the story anyway! :) Love your stories! |
| 10th February 2008 YR | - From: “Dorothy, I don’t think we are in China anymore” Couldn't you have pointed to the kid and said you wanted the same "do"? :p |
| 8th February 2008 Meera | - From: “Dorothy, I don’t think we are in China anymore” Finally a picture of rozita!!! good to see you are doing well and enjoying your trip!! food looks delicoius ..now im hungry..gotta run to nanajee:) |
| 8th February 2008 Daniel | captivating - From: “Dorothy, I don’t think we are in China anymore” Hey guys - I haven't chimed in to let you know how inspiring your trip is - and trust me after the year I had in '07, inspiration is something that I dearly need! Gosia and I are enjoying living vicariously through this and have started to envision our own major trip after I finish school in a few years. we look forward to seeing the rest of your trip and then hopefully catching up somewhere when you make it back to the US - Cheers, Daniel |
| 8th February 2008 Regina | Happy New Year - From: “Dorothy, I don’t think we are in China anymore” Hopefully you will be involved in a new year celebration. The year of the "rat". Xin Nian Kuai Le GG |
| 4th February 2008 nay | adoption - From: You Wanna Smoka Da Ganja? Every time I read your blog Google gives me an ad for "Asian Babies Adoption" and I am troubled by it..... I am loving the blog. How weird about the Frat Boy culture and old lady pushers in this small Chinese town. There has been so much vomit involved in your recent travels - and not even yours! - who would've imagined..... |
| 4th February 2008 YR | - From: You Wanna Smoka Da Ganja? So, did you smoke the ganja? :P send the HDs & receipts over and i'll see if i can get it replaced. |
| 3rd February 2008 Harriet | - From: You Wanna Smoka Da Ganja? You even know the meaning of marble is "stone of Dali". Amazing! The Chinese of marble is : da li shi. Da li= the city dali, shi=stone. I went to Dali too after Lijiang. We have had the same trip :p |
| 2nd February 2008 sarah | the Lunar New Year is coming - From: Rampant Tourism Fails to Destroy Charming City how is going? i was so exicting when i see your new travell blog every time. the lunar new year is coming, hope u are enjoy the chinese traditional festival. By the way, i think u have know a lot of cities is undergoing ice and snow attack. so be careful |
| 2nd February 2008 sarah | the Lunar New Year is coming - From: Rampant Tourism Fails to Destroy Charming City how is going? i was so exciting each time when i see your blog. the lunar new year is coming, hope u are enjoying the chinese tradition chinese festival. by the way, you should be carful, i think u have know a lot of cities are suffering from snow and ice attacks in china. |
| 1st February 2008 Nomadic Gravies | Love hearing from everyone!! - From: Rampant Tourism Fails to Destroy Charming City thanks Jolene!! Gotta say it is nice to hear the comments back from everyone...we don't hear (or read) much English these days and the comments from our friends are valuable tool in helping us to keep our English up to date :) |
| 1st February 2008 Primrose | Hello - From: Rampant Tourism Fails to Destroy Charming City Hi guys, The photos are amazing..I'm so jealous! It looks beautiful and so intersting. How are you both managing. having a ball I suppose. All well here except that Alana has left- Suz told you I believe. Nnnena is good and I think of you everytime she pressesthe buttons on the book you gave her which is often!!! GREta blog- I love reading your entries. keep it up. Take care and stay safe. prim xx Miss you. |
| 1st February 2008 Julie | I cant believe it! - From: Rampant Tourism Fails to Destroy Charming City Guys I cant believe it seems like only a few days have gone since I last looked at the blog and you've already done so much!!! You both look so relaxed and happy, I am very excited for you. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Julie |
| 31st January 2008 Yogs | - From: Rampant Tourism Fails to Destroy Charming City Man... your camera is worth the investment. Love the shots |
| 30th January 2008 Jolene | excited - From: Rampant Tourism Fails to Destroy Charming City Everytime I get an announcement that says I have a new blog entry from you guys I get so excited - I wish I could bundle myself up and come and travel with both of you! Keep the blogs coming I love them and I love you guys! |
| 30th January 2008 Harriet | - From: Rampant Tourism Fails to Destroy Charming City Lijing is my favorite. Sooooo happy you guys went there. |
| 28th January 2008 Donna | - From: Personal Space. What is that? Your blog is so interesting and entertaining. I would have rather seen you kiss the panda for me instead you picked that statues nose. Those pandas are just like big stuffed animals. (so cute). You look so very cold in all your pictures, hope you find some warm weather soon. |
| 28th January 2008 Trish | - From: Personal Space. What is that? The hotpot sounds yummy |
| 28th January 2008 Harriet | - From: Personal Space. What is that? It's amazing that you are in SiChuan already. The pic is exactly what i shew you, remember? Your blog makes me excited about your trip, every station, every city. I'm so happy that you try the traditional Chinese train and the way Chinese travellers chatting on the train. One of my friend met her Mr right on the 16 hours' train travel. Now you know why :p |
| 28th January 2008 Rani | HOTPOT!! - From: Personal Space. What is that? The hotpot sounded absolutely delicious but l'm glad to see that you guys are doing well. Hope you experience some warm weather soon cos so far it looks very very cold. Can't wait to read your next blog. Take care guys. Mwah mwah. |
| 28th January 2008 MIKEY-B | Giant Buddha of Leshan - From: Personal Space. What is that? FYI - I can't see the pic of the Giant Buddha of Leshan???? |
| 25th January 2008 Regina | Memories - From: From Megalomaniac Commie to Megalomaniac Emperor I loved seeing the photos. Since I was there in the hot of the summer it was so interesting to see the sights in the winter. The wall of Xian was a great experience. I had the opportunity to ride a bike around the wall and it was a experience I'll never forget. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and photos. It brings much joy to my life as well. I do understand the snorting, spitting, and crowds. Rozita I also loved the soup and dumplings. Don't you just love the "smell" of mutton in the air and all the vehicles. Of course maybe it doesn't smell so bad in the winter. Hope your ear infection gets better very soon. Take care, GG |
| 22nd January 2008 Harriet | - From: Really? Another Prick on the Wall? you are in Beijing already!!! so excited to see those wonderful pictures. did my plan help?? Wish i were there with you. |
| 21st January 2008 shivani | too cold... - From: Really? Another Prick on the Wall? Hi Guys so nice to read your blog...love how u guys take time out and write such a lovely blog...rosita please find a big bear to hug u...u look sooo cold...danny please dont bash any lil chinese ppl...instead please hug rosita...she looks cold...guys keep up the great work...love u both |
| 20th January 2008 GG | THANKS FOR THE MESSAGE - From: Really? Another Prick on the Wall? The pictures brought back many grand memories. Thanks so much for sharing. You'll love China - try out the night markets. Good food.... |
| 20th January 2008 Yogesh | - From: Really? Another Prick on the Wall? What? you couldn't take out that little guy on the wall? wuss maybe you should have a counter for the number of times you were ripped off. :) |
| 13th January 2008 Dad Shortell | Love the blog. - From: A Family Affair So this is a blog! I love to read it. I didn't know what a blog really was until now. Where is the haircut photos? Must see them soon before your hair grows back out! Looks like you both are having fun and a great adventure for a lifetime of memories. Love you both. |
| 10th January 2008 Julie | - From: A Family Affair I wanna see the hair cut too!!! You cant talk about it and not show it???!!!! Guys, I loved reading the blog... And happy to see you got the camera on time! xxxx Julie |
| 9th January 2008 anonymous | - From: A Family Affair Look at it this way about the eating, you have stored up enough food that you shouldn't have to eat that much in China for a few days. Rozita your brothers children are so cute. That must have been so great to meet up with him after so many years. You both look great and sounds like you had a wonderful time. love this blog, I feel like part of your trip. Your father and grannies look just as they did when I was there. Everyone must be doing well. I was hoping you would poise and show off your hair cut. That was a bit disappointing. Look forward to the next blog report. Love, Mom |
| 8th January 2008 April | Second that - From: A Family Affair You can't talk about it, then hide it- Rozi you've got to get that on here! :-) |
| 8th January 2008 Suz | Haircut - From: A Family Affair Okay - where are the pictures of the haircut? C'mon (said in your best Lleyton Hewitt voice) |
| 8th January 2008 Trish | - From: A Family Affair Please post a picture of Dan's new 'do! |
| 8th January 2008 Regina | Hair Cut - From: A Family Affair Okay, I want to see the famous hair cut. |
| 3rd January 2008 Rani | GOAL - From: Goodbye to Oz bahahahahahha.....I still laugh at that....hehehe. |
| 30th December 2007 Rani | wink back - From: Goodbye to Oz Thanks for the wink wink dudes. Hope you guys have a very happy new year. Take care and keep in touch. Lots of love: Rani |
| 27th December 2007 Rani | Come back!! - From: Who Are We? Arghhh....miss you guys soo much...come back come back. It was really kool reading your travel blog. Very entertaining but it confirmed that Danny is really on drugs...hehehe. Love you bro....and ha ha you can't hit me. Anyway, hope you guys had a lovely xmas and Eid Mubarrak again. Can't wait to hear more of your travel. Take care guys. Lots of love: Rani. xoxoxox |
| 26th December 2007 Trishy | wowsa - From: Being Prepared is the Best Form of Preparation What a great adventure that lies ahead! So excited for you two lovebugs. Looking forward to keeping tabs on your whirlwind and worldwide travels! Oh, planning a trip in '08 w/ the new beau to either Europe (maybe if we can run into you guys at some point) or Asia (we'll need your advice, for sure!), but also to Richmond over the summer. So, we'll be seeing you guys soon and really looking forward to that - it's been too long! Stay safe and have a blast!! Love ya- Trish |
| 20th December 2007 Annette Khan | Selamat Hari Raya - From: Who Are We? As-Salaam alaikum to Rozita and Danny, and Eid Mubarrak! I actually had to check online for the meaning of Hari Raya -- since we use the term Eid Mubarrak or sometimes Eid Kariem here in the states... We celebrated Eid-ul-Adha here in Richmond yesterday, December 9th at the Arthur Ashe Center. Big crowd - maybe 3,000 attended the special Eid prayers. All's well here in Richmond. You have a fascinating itinerary -- sure better than leaving OZ and returning straight back to VA. Bye for now, Malik (and unlike Rozita, he really is from Pakistan!) and Annette |
| 19th December 2007 Harriet | missed you guys already - From: Being Prepared is the Best Form of Preparation i was sad when i got your email, knowing you've left Oz. I can imagine your last crazy couple weeks, must be incredible busy and also exciting. Happy to know you are on the way home and well prepared for the next 6 months' journey. love your travel blog and love the life you guys live. although we've been friends for not a long time, i love so much both of you. hope we could be friends forever. don't know when i can see you again, but i will definitely keep in touch with you guys and read your travel blog. Btw, i planned to visit US on Feb for a skiing holiday with my friend, but i was rejected by the US embassy. I was upset :( Have a great trip and merry Christmas! |
| 18th December 2007 April | love it - From: Being Prepared is the Best Form of Preparation I love that you counted Rozi's tampons, one day I hope to find a man who will do that for me... and as a fellow geek- I soooo want so see your spreadsheet ;-) Congrats guys!! Doesn't look like you missed a thing- mama's proud! xoxo |
| 18th December 2007 Regina | Enjoy - From: Being Prepared is the Best Form of Preparation Hey Guys, Have fun and enjoy your adventure. Also, Wishing Rozita a Happy Birthday!!! GG |
| 18th December 2007 renee | eva misses you both - From: Being Prepared is the Best Form of Preparation we are really excited about this blog! I will get Eva's back up and running v soon. Dan-o, Dad must be really proud of this obsessively neat packing system. Dad? Will write more later - - have fun in KL! xo Nay |
