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| 22nd October 2008 Kari Sand | Checking in and hoping your on the mend - From: A Lovely Week in an African Hospital Hi, Paul - What an ordeal! You really put Jeff's appendectomy story to shame (have Courts tell you about how I told him to take a laxative before I knew it was appendicitis, as if that would do any good! Good thing I went to law school instead of med school!) We hope you're all better now! Not totally surprised you two are extending your stay but glad you'll be coming home for a long visit. Looking forward to that! I'm putting together a small care package for you two, and I'll let you know when it's been sent. Give our love to Courtney. We miss you both. We really look forward to blog updates, so please keep them coming!! ~Kari and family |
| 20th October 2008 Amanda Fankhauser | So glad you made it! - From: A Lovely Week in an African Hospital What a relief to see that you've pulled through yet another Ethiopian hospital adventure! Mark and I are so glad that you were there and that everything turned out OK. We're already looking forward to your visit. We have marked all of February and March. Let us know when we can start adding in some other plans...OK?!?! Love you both! - Amanda |
| 6th October 2008 Alan | Living the dream!!!! - From: A Lovely Week in an African Hospital Hey Paul - Wow you don't do things by half....do you!!!! I am delighted to see that you and Courts are well and healthy - looking forward to reading your future blogs - pass on my regards to Courtney - Best, Alan |
| 6th October 2008 Megan Fraser | You poor thing! - From: A Lovely Week in an African Hospital Paul, You poor thing! I just showed your blog entry to Tim, as he is a paramedic, and he said that you are mega lucky nothing bad happened from the IV's filling with blood! Hope you are feeling better. |
| 3rd September 2008 Kelly | 4 years later.... - From: Suffering From Efficiency Deficiency Since your 1st departure for Costa Rica in 2004 (I hope my dates are right!) I have been keeping up with you through this blog and still am awed by every new entry. You cease to amaze me. This world needs more people like you and Courtney. Stay safe and good thoughts are with you two. P.S. are there any cool plants/wildflowers where you are? my botanical mind is curious. |
| 20th August 2008 Jonathan Fiedler | Keep it up Paul! - From: War... and War on Toilets Paul, Sounds like you are getting into some fun stuff man. I caught up with your dad at Friendship Manor in Roanoke and he gave me your site. Keep up the good work and stay away from the squirts! Grace and Peace, Jonathan |
| 24th July 2008 Scott | Wow - From: War... and War on Toilets What an experience! I'm sure it's changed your outlook on the world. I have lived in surprisingly similar conditions in China. I swear I've seen that toilet here. |
| 22nd July 2008 Kari | Great pix & update! - From: War... and War on Toilets Hi, Courtney & Paul ~ So great to get such a detailed, interesting update on your experiences in Ethiopia ... the pix really do convey 1000 words, so please keep them coming, along with colorful commentary, of course. What is the hardest part, Courtney? What American "luxuries" do you miss most? What have been the most gratifying and surprising parts so far? Tell us more when you can ... Miss you, love you and think of you daily! xoxo ~Kari, Jeff, Ashley & Jacob |
| 17th July 2008 CJ's Mom | amazing exp. - From: War... and War on Toilets Hey U 2/wonderful info/not too mom friendly but definitely interesting! fabulous pix,,,good use of the bottle cap! Be safe! Looking forward to the next one/Nancy |
| 17th July 2008 John | - From: War... and War on Toilets Hi Paul and Court, good luck to you both--great to get the update! |
| 16th July 2008 Allison D | wow - From: War... and War on Toilets Sounds like quite an adventure so far. That really sucks that they conficated the bug spray. Did they at least let Court keep her lifetime supply of Chapstick? ha I'm sure mail there is rare, if at all, but we would be happy to ship you some more bug spray if it will make it out there. Just let us know where. |
| 15th July 2008 Aaron Almendral | awesome - From: War... and War on Toilets Hey Paul, good coverage as usual. keep it coming. Say hello to Courtney. I hope she's doing fine. Perhaps she can add her views on things. |
| 14th July 2008 cegrmr | Hey Paul, thanks for sharing - From: War... and War on Toilets Hey Paul, The pictures were wonderful. I'm glad you two are safe. |
| 14th July 2008 Mark | - From: War... and War on Toilets Good to hear you're feeling better Paul. Thanks for the updates and pics. A truly amazing and life changing adventure. You guys are doing great work it sounds like. Stay safe and beware the swarm! Tell Court hi for us too! |
| 14th July 2008 Jake's mom, Rosalee | you're amazing! - From: War... and War on Toilets Hi Paul, I'm so amazed and impressed with all of the good things you do. You're a true humanitarian and an incredably gifted writer. I always look forward to reading your blogs and sharing them with my family and friends. Thank you so much for keeping me on your blog list. I do remember our OM days very well. While our team never won, you're a winner in my book! Glad to meet Courtney. If she ever wants to know what you were like in elementary school, tell her to give me a call. |
| 14th July 2008 Mell | - From: War... and War on Toilets Some of those photos make me glad my daughter was not born in a place like Ethiopia. Mel |
| 14th July 2008 Ruth from Wales | Good luck - From: War... and War on Toilets Excellent blog and you are doing excellent work. Good luck with the hospítal! Ruth. |
| 14th July 2008 Alyssa | - From: War... and War on Toilets If only there were more people like you in the world! I wish you the best of luck with your project! If you ever get discouraged(which i hope you don't), read the book "Three cups of Tea" it might help to inspire, anything is possible. Good Luck! |
| 14th July 2008 MN | Hello - From: War... and War on Toilets Paul, It was wonderful to get your update. We have been waiting patiently. Your pictures are fantastic. I will have to get drugs for your mother when she reads this. Please keep safe. DAD |
| 14th July 2008 patrali | Impressed! - From: War... and War on Toilets Your photographs are fascinating as well as touching. The write-up is wonderful too. cheers |
| 2nd June 2008 DRE Charlotte | It's about time, Paul! - From: Returning to your lives It's about time you returned to your faithful fans, Paul. Eric Harshfield is writing a blog about his adventures in South Africa as well. I'll send you his blog address. Good luck with your adventures. If we can help you out with names in Delhi let us know. |
| 2nd June 2008 chai | nice pictures - From: Returning to your lives Wow! Very nice pictures, I love very much! How about the picture for other’s travelling destinations? |
| 31st May 2008 Kate | Welcome back! - From: Returning to your lives Nice pics and welcome back :) I look forward to reading about your travels yet again. - K. |
| 31st May 2008 Christine | Love the Pictures! - From: Returning to your lives Wow! Your picture of Central Park Bridge should be made into a puzzle or something of the sort. Beautiful Picts! |
| 6th June 2007 yokna | fun - From: Boston and Atlantic City that looks fun |
| 30th May 2007 Alex V | mas mamones - From: Last Update From Costa Rica i'm glad you like mamones because i love them too hope next time you visit Costa Rica drop by my hometown Turrialba is very nice. By the way my english is worst when i speak... PURA VIDA!!! |
| 2nd October 2006 Kelly | yet again... - From: Is it an accident if it doesn't leak from the diaper? So I finally had time to sit down and read through this particular blog entry of yours, and yet again found myself laughing loud enough so that almost all of my housemates filed into my room to see what was up. LIke the comments before mine, you are truely gifted in the written word...I know, I've said this a million times, but its is undoubtedly true. Stay well! P.S. the mountains love me and I love them. we should drive on the parkway! |
| 23rd September 2006 nina | - From: Is it an accident if it doesn't leak from the diaper? hey, im going through a rough patch right now but reading your blogs re affirms my faith in humanity thanx for being such a nice person and sharing your stories with us (minus a few points for making me choke with laughter:) &if you're ever come to New Zealand (where i live) let me know! |
| 20th September 2006 Sandy | - From: Grease, Mel Gibson, and Jesus...a great combination you're doing great. |
| 12th September 2006 marissa | - From: Is it an accident if it doesn't leak from the diaper? honestly paul, i was having a bad day today. i checked your blog to see what you were up to and found myself not only doubled over in laughter but truly touched. i've never laughed harder at written word...you are seriously gifted, my friend! take care of yourself and good luck on your upcoming trips. marissa. |
| 9th September 2006 peter | looking for a few good warm bodies... - From: Is it an accident if it doesn't leak from the diaper? hey dude. your blogs keep getting funnier. this was definitely the best one yet. it almost brought me to tears... if you have had enough of dealing with other people's crap (literally) for a while, my work is going through a severe hiring shortage. crews across the state are having a hard time meeting their needs. and as good as that wcc shirt looks on you already, i am sure you would be a shoe-in....let me know. cheers. -peter |
| 6th September 2006 cody | - From: Is it an accident if it doesn't leak from the diaper? luh ya kid. |
| 6th September 2006 Marina | ... - From: Is it an accident if it doesn't leak from the diaper? I think i might have accidentally unsubcribed myself from your blog. in my excitement to read the new entry i clicked whatever link was closest to my cursor. as always a pleasure to read your blog! let me know when you'll be back in the southern neck of the woods. |
| 1st September 2006 jessica | i wish your haircut was still a hightop - From: A Moose in the Poconos eh? paulial i love the pick of you jumping over spirit!!!!!!!! miss youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu |
| 27th August 2006 Marina | hey - From: A Moose in the Poconos eh? Maine looks beautiful, i've always wanted to go there. it's good to know you're still working hard and barely getting a moment's rest :-) i hope the rest of your trips go smoothly... well.. that may be too much to ask, but i guess smoothly would be boring and it seems like you would never be involved in anything boring. now i'm babbling... take care! |
| 27th August 2006 kristin | LOL Funny - From: A Moose in the Poconos eh? I always look forward to receiving a notice that you have updated your blog. You've had some great travel experiences and your sense of humor and writing style make it so enjoyable to read. God bless you for being such a great leader to all those Sprout participants. You make a difference in their lives, more than you will ever know. Keep the great pictures and funny stories coming. |
| 22nd August 2006 jessica | - From: Grease, Mel Gibson, and Jesus...a great combination paulial i missss youuuuuuuuuu |
| 8th August 2006 LizzZ | My favorite - From: Grease, Mel Gibson, and Jesus...a great combination I have been reading your blogs for months...before I even left the states and this by far is my favorite. thank you....ps: thank you also for looking like my friend Leon. |
| 8th August 2006 diksha | good work - From: Grease, Mel Gibson, and Jesus...a great combination keep up the good work |
| 18th July 2006 joe | Happy Trails - From: One more week in Huancayo Hi Paul, I heard some folks say "a picture is good as a thousand words" but to me, the way you wrote your Huancayo experience, made me "see" a lot of pictures in my head. I was 15 years old back in 1966 when a schoolmate from Lima, invited me to Huancayo. I have been to Huancayo only once and your impressions of the same place, brought me lots of memories and "saw" pictures in your writing. May the good Lord give strenght, You'll be someone very important one day. joseortiz1025@msn.com |
| 12th July 2006 erick pinzon | not much... - From: A Night With Drug Lords i dont have much to say... i am colombian and some how at 5 am i decided to see wut was the world opinion on my country and i some how end up in this web wich was a million journals lets call them about peopl e from other places who liked my little country and am glad because i am aware of all tyhe bad propaganda that the news put on my country but am glad that u and other people like it... also i 5think it was kind of funny the whole party thing and i must say that ur some where between brave and dumb (not in a bad way) |
| 10th July 2006 Paul | Blog... not travel guide - From: Los Cangrejos Ecaparon! I use this travelblog to write about my personal experiences... it's not a travel guide. I don't feel any responsibilty to lie about my experiences just so some tourist meandering around the internet gets a warm fluffy feeling about a place. |
| 9th July 2006 Maria Supomo | - From: Los Cangrejos Ecaparon! Hey..well Just wanted to say thanks heaps...I'm From Muisne and well the Coke-Head thing really...It's just the thing we need for tourist to come..When you search for Muisne on Google your comment comes up..So thanks Alot Really..You're a Legend Mate.. Here is what I Think of the Island.... Its my website...Check it out http://www.myspace.com/mymumsaysimcool |
| 7th July 2006 Jeremy | Well Done - From: Disrobing before strangers I must commend you on how you handled yourself. I confronted a similar situation in Peru. I think the advice that any travelor should extrapolate from your story is to remain calm and respond in a rational manner. |
| 4th July 2006 Silje | yes funny - From: Disrobing before strangers I'm sorry for your experience but I have to admit that I was laughing over your story! Good thing you didn't get held back for anything else! A good story to share with others! Happy travels :) |
| 4th July 2006 N | Ecuadorean Airport Police - From: Disrobing before strangers Thanks for sharing your experience. Makes me realise that I had a very near miss when flying out of Guayaquil in Feb. Problem started at passport control - the guy couldn't find "United Kingdom" on his computer, and as he had clearly never heard of the UK seemed convinced therefore that my passport was a fake. Eventually got through when his colleague showed him how to drive the computer. However the delay obviously caught the eye of the drug police and I was pulled aside and given the verbal third degree in Spanish. Having gone through my entire itinerary he started going on about drugs. My blank look resulted in me having to go through the entire process again in English with his colleague, but after 15 minute he obviously decided to let me off without dragging me off to the back room. Thought I was having a really bad day when the airline officials called out my name over the tannoy immediately after (judging by the verbal abuse the checkin staff were getting) bumping several other people off the flight, but I was wrong - upgraded to business class!! Ecuadorean airports weren't that bad after all! |
| 1st July 2006 Ireson | - From: Disrobing before strangers If it makes you feel any better about the government ... I got stripped searched in the Denver airport coming back to ATL... apparently there's something really suspicious about a college kid playing US National Rugby for a week out there. Come down to clemson a-hole. |
| 1st July 2006 Cessna152 | - From: Disrobing before strangers Very nicely written. Liked the way you got loads of oompa lumpa references in. Very witty. |
| 1st July 2006 Daniel | Funny. . . It's always funnier when it happens to someone else! - From: Disrobing before strangers This made my day! I enjoyed reading about your encounter at the airport. I don't know if I could have remained that calm. |
| 30th June 2006 Paul | Read a little deeper - From: A Night With Drug Lords Sorry to offend you, but i think that you should read a little deeper into my blog updates. You have every right to think that I am a "stupid person", but make sure you do your research before name-calling. If you look back at every update I made from Colombia, you will notice that I was constantly talking about how much I loved Colombians and complemented them on their courtesy and unbelievable friendliness. I think Colombians are incredible and have said that they just have a bad image that is hard to kick. I have even recommended other travelers to visit the country. I do not believe that my own stupidity in getting myself into interesting situations says anything about the entire population of the country. I even stated that I put myself in the situation and that it was completely avoidable. Sorry if you don't like my "stupid story" but it is just a story of my personal experiences and I think you just misinterpreted them. |
