yay Laos Wow sounds like the trip is still going amazing! glad to hear that. We are having abit of a heat wave here in ottawa with temps around 34* which is pretty hot considering our standard. Sounds like Germany is the place to be right now, its too bad you are not there for all of the soccer world cup chaos!! I have a girlfriend visiting there right now and it looks wild. I on the other hand am writing to tell you my news...Dan and I have bought a condo! yup pretty cool were still figuring all the last details out, but if all goes to plan we will be moved in by the end of the month....Which by the way will make me a Quebec resident, lol .. yes, we bought over in gatineau right across the bridge! Anyways its all very exciting and I wanted to share. Say hi to your "bad boy on a bike" Patrick for me ...miss you Amanda
Hey Elaine,
it feels like you 're already travelling for years.....
The pictures of Tam coc (especially the stange kind of mountains) look like the karstpeaks in china, I'd show you.
hope you're not yet bored of being away from home. What are the plans for the comming months?
It's really a pity that you 're not here anymore because the dutch really get crazy about the football world championship. All streets, houses, shops and people are orange these days!
enjoy your time there!
Greets, Lotte
SO I only just discovered that I can leave you comments, just wanted to let you know I love receiving your little travel updates it looks as if you and Patrick are enjoying the trip of a lifetime.. Hope all is going well and that you enjoy your last few months, cant wait to talk to you, say hi to Patrick for me
xo Amanda
I found it quite interesting how the War Remnants Museum's original name was actually the "Museum of American War crimes". I think they changed the name to attract more tourists...
Remember to let me know if you come through Hong Kong!!
Dad's pets Your father never had a house pet as a child but did have his secret pets in N. Africa. He would play with scorpions in the desert until one day his father found out and came and destroyed all the scorpions.One Christmas when your father told us this sad story of childhood pets being so limited and then destroyed it made some of us cry.On another note,I once rappelled into a cenote cave (fresh water well) through bats 100 feet down into an underground "pond" the size of a football field. Your description of the wind from their wings touches on the ambience but I imagine fear of one of them biting your neck and sucking your blood must have been a concern!I am jealous of this recent part of your journey.Have fun!Love, Joyce
Run and strip It looks pretty sweet up there guys. I love the story of needing to strip while running in a zig-zag at the same time to escape the Rhino! Couldn't you just try and trip your guide? You know what they say about charging animals, you don't need to be faster than the beast, just faster than your companions ;)
Bitte vorsichtig sein in Thailand!
Seth
adventures What an amazing adventure you are on! We have been worried about you and are thrilled to hear from you and to see your photos. Life changing experiences for the little girl from Alfred! Did you get to milk a Yak, drink Yak milk or eat Yak cheese?Best wishes for a wonderful and safe adventure in Thailand!We love Thai food! Take care of each other.Remind Patrick that he can trade you at any time for a camel and some provisions ...so be good! Love, Joyce
Nice photos with this one! I love the ones showing the electrical wiring (I thought that was amazing too) and the instructions for the public. Also, I'm sitting eating eggs before going to my German class and thinking about how nice it would be to have a Chi and visit the omelet shop...
Patick,
Ich versuche deine Nachrichten zu lesen, aber es geht langsam. Danke für den youtube Film des Grenzes, es gibt die Füllen dort gut. Has du auch popcorn gegessen? Ich mochte wie sie es gekocht haben, in dem Salz, ohne Öl. Aber für uns es war teuer, vielleicht weil wir Touristen waren.
Bis Bald,
Seth
It is great to see regularly what you are up to and experiencing during your incredible trip. Dennis and I wish you a lot of more fun and interesting things to see!!! Looking forward to the next blog entry.
Nina
greetings from germany Hallo Elaine, hallo Patrick,
mit Interesse verfolgen wir Euren Blog! Wir beneiden Euch um die tollen Erlebnisse!!!
Wir wünschen Euch auch noch weiterhin eine schöne Reise.
Viele liebe Grüsse aus dem regnerischen Deutschland von
Birgit, Joachim, Timm und Finja
Bon Voyage Marc and I wish you both a wonderful adventure. Have fun, keep your eyes open and take it all in! Be careful while having a great time. Love, Marc and Joyce
Midori
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I've enjoyed every reading, smelling, experiencing every entry. Thanks for sharing!!