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| 7th December 2008 Michele Garrett | - From: Well, welcome home soon! I'm happy you loved it over there. Have safe travels and treasure the memories you made in France. We'll get together for dinner soon! :) Michele |
| 7th December 2008 Candace | I liked looking at ALL the pics! - From: OK, I love these pictures! It turns out I was a dork and missed half of them the first time I looked at this b/c I didn't click on the "Next" button to see the next page! *Sigh* Blonde moment! Anyway, the castle is beautiful, like from a fairytale. :) I got to tour a castle in Finland, but it was mostly empty and so rather stark and cold. Looks like this one was more fun! Glad you're having a good time. |
| 7th December 2008 Kira | NO WAY!!! - From: You are coming home...I just can't believe it. This is such a suprise...LOL!!!! Yeah only 9 more days!!!! The count down is one...Dalton doesn't really understand but Cole's knows "this is the day Diana comes home"!!!!!! |
| 7th December 2008 Jodie | Happy - From: I am excited to see you when you get home! Not only that I am so happy for you that you know what you want to do now. I think that alone makes the trip totally worth it. I can't wait to see you. Good luck in the rest of your teaching and with your travels! |
| 4th December 2008 Dave | Happy B-Day! - From: Happy B-Day Boy! |
| 3rd December 2008 Jess | - From: And Fancy couches. |
| 3rd December 2008 deleted_87717 | - From: let me be precise not "good" cold beer..... frosty, icy on the outside only, PERFECT beer... and fancy rice volcanos. |
| 3rd December 2008 Jess | - From: Yay good cold beer and cheap food. Hi Leah! |
| 2nd December 2008 meganjohn | That is Awesome!!!! - From: Incredible!!! We will all have to get together and the ladies can all surf. Very cool. On a side note, Why is it that kids never seem to mind and actually try to get completely covered in as much sand as possible? That sounds like one of the most unpleasant feelings to an adult. Love it! Great videos too! |
| 2nd December 2008 Rip | Priceless - From: Well done, Hans! |
| 30th November 2008 Kevin | Travellling outside the west - From: I too was under prepared when I visited (abroad) India. Specifically, I had braced myself for the poverty, but not the extent of the begging, pleading and even opportunism that logically goes hand-in-hand with abject poverty. Of course you can't explain to someone who is missing limbs and is wearing rags for clothes that you are traveling on a "budget:" that means nothing to them. What I eventually did in lieu of giving money was offer a prayer (in Arabic for Muslims) and a blessing of "peace" in Urdu or Hindi or Tamil where appropriate. Maybe this just made my conscious feel better but I felt that it was impossible and impractical to give every single beggar my money. Addressing them let them know I was not ignoring them and empathized with their plight, even if I could not offer a monetary solution. |
| 26th November 2008 deleted_87717 | see you'd think that.. - From: I think it's like living in Idaho.. Mr and Mrs. Idaho don't get the good potatoes they get the same crappy ones they do in Phoenix or wherever.. Only McDonalds gets the good ones =) |
| 26th November 2008 Ben | comment - From: I found funny the fact that you brough dunking donuts coffee being Costa Rica like the daddy of all coffee producers in Central America. Happy Thanks giving to you :) |
| 25th November 2008 Margaret | Sounds fantastic - From: ... and a world away. Hoping you continue to have a great time x |
| 19th November 2008 Jenny | - From: Time really has gone fast, hasn't it? Ahh, we're all going to have goodbyes to contend with very very soon... :( but then, glorious helloes in January!! Miss you, Marlie. <3 |
| 19th November 2008 mark hodges | cleaning - you cant escape it! - From: All that way and the drudgery of cleaning blights your life - unbelievable! Sounds like you are already getting used to your new lifestyle - and the bungalow for £10 a night would keep me there for a few weeks. However, sounds like I need to get some table tennis practise in before I set off... regards Mark |
| 18th November 2008 Paulette | Hi Ray and John - From: Lovely weather you are having at 33 degrees. Ours is more of a 10 - in the shade of course. Your car is beautiful. Gave my old one to a very needy carless friend who has to have some wheels for a new job. I still have to work out how to turn off the aircon, but that is for another day. Love the blogg. The country must be very clean. Love for now, Peter, Paulette and Co. |
| 16th November 2008 Dr. Jake Henderson | Super Story - From: I've been to Paquime a half a dozen times and you pretty well nailed it. You gave a potential traveler the nuts and bolts of down and back. Although you can't stress enough to things. The Pink House and turning in your papers when you leave the country. Nice Job. |
| 14th November 2008 T$$$ | you=the shit - From: YOU'RE MY MOTHER FLIPPING IDOL. This trip looks amazing. Write back to my e-mail about family costa rica trip. It's up to you. But if Papa Rip were willing to cover it, could be super fun fam time :) Love and can't wait to see you in two weeks!!! |
| 14th November 2008 Jodie | yay! :) - From: I am so glad you are enjoying your teaching, maybe that's where you will pick up when you come back ;). Little kids are so cute! What age group do you have exactly? As far as the rain, I agree with Kira, it has rained her all week! So, you are probably having better luck than us. I love all your pictures!! Miss you :) |
| 13th November 2008 Melissa Davidson | You're a blessing! - From: Diana, You're such a blessing!! You have so much to be proud of!! I'm very happy for you and your future. You've got a long and exciting journy a head of you. You've experienced a lot... Anyways, your my idol! Blessing to you and the rest of your journy!! Love, Melissa |
| 13th November 2008 Laura | - From: Angouleme looks so lovely and peaceful in these pictures, and I can just imagine your little students greeting you, si mignon! |
| 13th November 2008 Kira | - From: Well it is raining here too so you aren't really missing much...LOL!! Other than me and Dalton of course!!! Dalton saw you had another picture with "birds". If I keep it up he will be checking my e-mail for me. I see you are enjoying yourself and I am so happy but man I can't wait until May gets here!! Not sure what to make of all the tombs and head stones....you haven't joined the dark side have you?? Joking!! Ok so enough for now...I will be talking to you soon!! |
| 13th November 2008 Jess | - From: Hey, have fun guys! Woo hoo Starbucks! |
| 8th November 2008 Leah | great pics - From: Wow, I was thinking your hair was looking really blonde at the beach. Nice shot. Love Kiley's original. Very artzy. Yes, both the boys (Ryan & Brian) read your blog. What about a shooting Stun Gun? |
| 8th November 2008 Jess | - From: Mmmm that looks delish! Did Carter's hair get darker or is he wearing a wig? You're looking a little chunky in that picture at the dinner table - have you gained weight? Jess PS - oh, nevermind! I see you on the beach, you look fabulous! PPS - how bout pepper spray? |
| 6th November 2008 John | Unbelievable! - From: So sorry to hear this... I am so glad to see though that you are all safe and ok! I agree that anger is the prevailing emotion that comes out of something like this. All the other stuff is just that, stuff. And the crappy part is that now you always end up having to think twice about everything and everyone you see. Hang in there Buffy, just keep the chins up and keep telling yourself it's all part of the adventure. |
| 6th November 2008 la | Very nice! - From: The tapas menu made me hungry and yeah, maybe I should consider begging for some mp3 change. LOL |
| 4th November 2008 deleted_87717 | - From: I know you meant this in the most helpful way and I will try to get some when we make it to the states.... HOWEVER I'm not going to spend much time asking who in my neighborhood is the local avon dealer =) |
| 4th November 2008 brian | Bug repellant - From: Hey Buff, I'm sure you've tried a ton of stuff for the bug bite, but did you see this repellant? http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?pf_id=7894&from=search&find_spec=bug%20gaurd&camp=200823&dir_delivery=1&rep_delivery=1 |
| 31st October 2008 Kerry | Excellent pictures Diana! - From: Excellent pictures Diana! |
| 31st October 2008 deleted_82180 | - From: I never really liked that book. |
| 30th October 2008 anonymous | - From: I'm sorry you're getting sad. :( But it's inevitable, I think. For all of us. Can't wait to see you in January, though. Love! <3 |
| 29th October 2008 Matt Denton-E | - From: I like this Hans. Poor Forster though, he seems to represent drunk, balding xpats. Your right though - someone who took A passage to India to heart might become an apathetic traveler. I'm glad I finally stumbled on your blog. Hope all is well. |
| 29th October 2008 yomomma | whaaa..what's with those strange drawings - From: oops, never mind, it is Arabic..my bad...OK, I tease ..but wait is that Bat woman on one of the walls....ahh seriously though please keep it up..(the pictures i mean)..They are quite nice... |
| 27th October 2008 deleted_93563 | - From: Where will you be taking it? |
| 27th October 2008 Kang Wei | TOP test! - From: Hi, I'll be doing the TOP test too next month. :0 I put some resources online here: http://mandarinscholarship.com/ Good luck with the test. · :) |
| 23rd October 2008 Dinah | - From: I know, I'm feelin' the paper thing right now. You get that Aussie again if he tries to make you do lunges. Eeesh. I love you, and I miss you thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis much. Hey...did you know that lobsters are a major part of the Boston economy? |
| 23rd October 2008 Danny | How's the trip - From: Hi Melissa, I guess you're quite busy. Adrienne and I hope you're doing well and adjusting to your new surroundings easily. All the best! |
| 22nd October 2008 deleted_36417 | Thanks for reading, Reenie. - From: I never found out what was in the nut, but my stomach wasn't right for a few days and I had the worst headache ever. For an animal lover like me, Snake Alley was a nightmare. |
| 22nd October 2008 Reenie | - From: This might be a second attempt because I forgot to login my data on my first comment. I really enjoyed this post and especially grateful for the beautiful pictures to soften the horror of Snake Alley. I am such a sissy - but that place and its people are brutal by my standards. Bravo to you and your mates for the courage. :) |
| 22nd October 2008 anonymous | - From: Julie: Thanks for softening the horror of the story with the beautiful photos. I read your article and can honestly say I was about as repulsed as I’ve ever been. I am such a sissy, but I think even the strongest stomach would lurch in Snake Alley. Did you ever figure out what you’d ingested with the nut? Obviously you survived. :) As always, great writing with great photos. I'm thrilled to get notifications of your posts, but I tell people I'm usually a beat behind the band looking for my baton. I'm always pleased when I finally arrive here. xoxo |
| 22nd October 2008 dani | - From: miss you nahs, sounds amazing!! dani x |
| 20th October 2008 sim0nzn | yooooooo - From: ya krass, eben auf kochz site den link entdeckt. gut und anschauliche berichte über dein temporäres zuhause, auch die bilder gefallen mir gut. landschaft hier in holland ist total langweilig. hier im süden zwar ein paar hügel, aber dennoch keine wälder, garnix. nur wiesen wiesen... wünsch dir noch alles gute und weiterhin soviel spass bei der arbeit. gruß, simon |
| 19th October 2008 Travel'n On Radio Show | radio show interview - From: Hello. I love this entry and I'd really like to learn more about what you're doing and why (adventure travel, work, etc.). This entry alone would offer a great segment to our listening audience. Please visit our website, www.traveln-on.com, to learn more about our show and obtain our producer's contact information to arrange a time to "chat." Until then, happy travels! |
| 18th October 2008 Vicki | Did I miss something? - From: Hey Melissa - you're on your way for sure. In reading your first post I saw "my husband" and had to take a moment. Did I know you actually got married? Gawd my memory sucks so bad! When did you guys get married? and CONGRATULATIONS! sooooo late! Anywho - have a wonderful experience honey. Yes, you WILL come back in one piece and with many stories. |
| 17th October 2008 Laura | - From: Oooh, I love the pictures of the town from a distance, and the ones with the reflection in the river, and is that a Promod I see?! |
| 17th October 2008 Candace | :) - From: So much beauty! Glad you are safe and getting settled. I miss you. |
| 16th October 2008 Jodie | - From: It is all so pretty and exciting! I am glad it is going well :) |
| 16th October 2008 Kira | :) - From: Woo Hoo!! Cars, Birds and Creeks...LOL! It's about time I got and update...I haven't talked to you in like....5 minutes..LOL! |
