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Date: 15th December 2010
Thanks
Hi James Thanks for your comments, I’ve corrected the use of the word ‘Westerner‘. Very embarrassed that I made such a stupid mistake. I’m afraid my Latin American Spanish is not great and I used a phrase book for a literal translation of ’rico’ to ‘rich‘. We actually didn’t feel in anyway threatened, and certainly not compared to walking past teenagers in our home town of London that‘s for sure! Apologies it came across like that, I would never mean to offend anyone from this amazing country or present it in a negative way. Best wishes Paula
From Blog: Hola Amigos
Thanks
Hi James Thanks for your comments, I’ve corrected the use of the word ‘Westerner‘. Very embarrassed that I made such a stupid mistake. I’m afraid my Latin American Spanish is not great and I used a phrase book for a literal translation of ’rico’ to ‘rich‘. We actually didn’t feel in anyway threatened, and certainly not compared to walking past teenagers in our home town of London that‘s for sure! Apologies it came across like that, I would never mean to offend anyone from this amazing country or present it in a negative way. Best wishes Paula
From Blog: Hola Amigos
Date: 12th December 2010
rico rico muy rico
rico can also mean "attractive" or "sexy" (for a guy, since rica would be for a woman). children shouting "rich" in the economic sense sounds highly unusual in chile. i would guess they were commenting more on your physical appearance than your net worth. feel flattered, not threatened. saludos.
From Blog: Hola Amigos
rico rico muy rico
rico can also mean "attractive" or "sexy" (for a guy, since rica would be for a woman). children shouting "rich" in the economic sense sounds highly unusual in chile. i would guess they were commenting more on your physical appearance than your net worth. feel flattered, not threatened. saludos.
From Blog: Hola Amigos
Date: 12th December 2010
east is east
oh, and you will not stick out in chile b/c you're "western". chile is a western country and its people, like those of several latin american countries, fully consider themselves to be western and part of the western world, and always have. you will stand out in chile for being foreigners, or for your nordic appearance, but not for being western.
From Blog: Hola Amigos
east is east
oh, and you will not stick out in chile b/c you're "western". chile is a western country and its people, like those of several latin american countries, fully consider themselves to be western and part of the western world, and always have. you will stand out in chile for being foreigners, or for your nordic appearance, but not for being western.
From Blog: Hola Amigos
Date: 12th December 2010
rico rico muy rico
rico can also mean "attractive" or "sexy" (for a guy, since rica would be for a woman). children shouting "rich" in the economic sense sounds highly unusual in chile. i would guess they were commenting more on your physical appearance than your net worth. feel flattered, not threatened. saludos.
From Blog: Hola Amigos
rico rico muy rico
rico can also mean "attractive" or "sexy" (for a guy, since rica would be for a woman). children shouting "rich" in the economic sense sounds highly unusual in chile. i would guess they were commenting more on your physical appearance than your net worth. feel flattered, not threatened. saludos.
From Blog: Hola Amigos
Date: 11th December 2010
Desolte, isolated, tragic. I've never been anywhere like it. Er you're from leicester
From Blog: Easter Island
Desolte, isolated, tragic. I've never been anywhere like it. Er you're from leicester
From Blog: Easter Island
Date: 23rd October 2010
You could have fired a Ginger Torpedo at him if he came too close.
From Blog: Whalesharks!
You could have fired a Ginger Torpedo at him if he came too close.
From Blog: Whalesharks!
Date: 14th September 2010
I remember Claire and I being distinctly non-impressed by the stromatolites too. Loving reading about the West Coast :)
From Blog: Which is best, Mad Max I or II?
I remember Claire and I being distinctly non-impressed by the stromatolites too. Loving reading about the West Coast :)
From Blog: Which is best, Mad Max I or II?
Date: 25th July 2010
Xan the Man and his Tan
That is a farmer's tan Xan! Miss you Sister x
From Blog: Luang Prabang
Xan the Man and his Tan
That is a farmer's tan Xan! Miss you Sister x
From Blog: Luang Prabang
Date: 21st June 2010
Hello
Hey guys, still loving the blog. You guys never fail to make me laugh, I especially like the picture captions. Take care, have fun. B
From Blog: Ban Lung
Hello
Hey guys, still loving the blog. You guys never fail to make me laugh, I especially like the picture captions. Take care, have fun. B
From Blog: Ban Lung
Date: 9th June 2010
Crazy House!
Was Welsh Matt at the Crazy House drinking two cans of red stripe and starting fights with random indie-louts?
From Blog: Dalat
Crazy House!
Was Welsh Matt at the Crazy House drinking two cans of red stripe and starting fights with random indie-louts?
From Blog: Dalat
Date: 21st May 2010
Just read your Blog. Found it really helpful for sorting out our Halong adventure. Thanks guys :)
From Blog: Get me off this f***ing boat!
Just read your Blog. Found it really helpful for sorting out our Halong adventure. Thanks guys :)
From Blog: Get me off this f***ing boat!
Date: 4th May 2010
Invisible Elephants
Hey Paula - looks like you are having an exciting time! We had a very similar safari experience in India with a very enthusiatic guide pointing out the very freshly laid elephant-poo - and yet we got to the end of the day never having seen any of the poo-producers! Still saw lots of other cool things but doesn't stop it being a tiny bit irritating... Take care and enjoying your blog in Edinburgh Dave
From Blog: Welcome to the jungle
Invisible Elephants
Hey Paula - looks like you are having an exciting time! We had a very similar safari experience in India with a very enthusiatic guide pointing out the very freshly laid elephant-poo - and yet we got to the end of the day never having seen any of the poo-producers! Still saw lots of other cool things but doesn't stop it being a tiny bit irritating... Take care and enjoying your blog in Edinburgh Dave
From Blog: Welcome to the jungle
Date: 30th April 2010
I sat next to a 60 year old monk on the new East London today. Not really. Sounds like you're having some right old adventures!
From Blog: Sunken city
I sat next to a 60 year old monk on the new East London today. Not really. Sounds like you're having some right old adventures!
From Blog: Sunken city
Date: 14th April 2010
:)
Hey guys - glad to hear things are back on track... great you got to the Muay Thai - we still haven't managed it, always on the to-do list (possibly because we end up drinking too many afternoon Changs .....hmmmm.....)
From Blog: Bangkok 1 - Bloody Thai Boxing
:)
Hey guys - glad to hear things are back on track... great you got to the Muay Thai - we still haven't managed it, always on the to-do list (possibly because we end up drinking too many afternoon Changs .....hmmmm.....)
From Blog: Bangkok 1 - Bloody Thai Boxing
Date: 13th April 2010
I enjoyed your post. Sounds like you are having a great time in Thailand. My blog is looking for travel photos, stories, accommodation reviews, and food reviews. If you have the time and have some to share, email us at dirtyhippiesblog@gmail.com or check us out at dirty-hippies.blogspot.com Continued fun on your travels, Eric
From Blog: Bangkok 1 - Bloody Thai Boxing
I enjoyed your post. Sounds like you are having a great time in Thailand. My blog is looking for travel photos, stories, accommodation reviews, and food reviews. If you have the time and have some to share, email us at dirtyhippiesblog@gmail.com or check us out at dirty-hippies.blogspot.com Continued fun on your travels, Eric
From Blog: Bangkok 1 - Bloody Thai Boxing
Date: 13th April 2010
Cheapskates!
First class trains all the way while in Thailand!!!
From Blog: All aboard... the night train!
Cheapskates!
First class trains all the way while in Thailand!!!
From Blog: All aboard... the night train!
Date: 12th April 2010
Glad you're safe and well - cheeky blighters. Hopefully everyone will be restored to normal service soon with all documents and cards intact x
From Blog: Chiang Mai 2: Stop thief!
Glad you're safe and well - cheeky blighters. Hopefully everyone will be restored to normal service soon with all documents and cards intact x
From Blog: Chiang Mai 2: Stop thief!
Date: 12th April 2010
:(
Just back from oz and have just read all your entries - i was so enjoying reading about all the fun you're having, and then this! Hope you managed to get everything sorted and are back on track having fun again. Let us know if there's anything we can do from Singers to help if anything like this happens again (hopefully not!)... Looking forward to hearing about more good times xxx
From Blog: Chiang Mai 2: Stop thief!
:(
Just back from oz and have just read all your entries - i was so enjoying reading about all the fun you're having, and then this! Hope you managed to get everything sorted and are back on track having fun again. Let us know if there's anything we can do from Singers to help if anything like this happens again (hopefully not!)... Looking forward to hearing about more good times xxx
From Blog: Chiang Mai 2: Stop thief!
Date: 6th April 2010
Stop thief
What a nightmare! but glad you are both okay - that will be your one bit of bad luck out the way now,- all good from now on. Take care, and let us know if you need anything x
From Blog: Chiang Mai 2: Stop thief!
Stop thief
What a nightmare! but glad you are both okay - that will be your one bit of bad luck out the way now,- all good from now on. Take care, and let us know if you need anything x
From Blog: Chiang Mai 2: Stop thief!
Date: 6th April 2010
I enjoyed your Thailand post. I can't wait to go back there. My blog is looking for travel photos. If you have the time, check us out at dirty-hippies.blogspot.com Continued fun on your travels, Eric
From Blog: Chiang Mai 1: You're having a falafel.
I enjoyed your Thailand post. I can't wait to go back there. My blog is looking for travel photos. If you have the time, check us out at dirty-hippies.blogspot.com Continued fun on your travels, Eric
From Blog: Chiang Mai 1: You're having a falafel.
Date: 6th April 2010
shitty thieves
Sorry about the incident. Hope it's all getting sorted. I'm glad no one stole P's shoes while you were chasing after the thieves.
From Blog: Chiang Mai 2: Stop thief!
shitty thieves
Sorry about the incident. Hope it's all getting sorted. I'm glad no one stole P's shoes while you were chasing after the thieves.
From Blog: Chiang Mai 2: Stop thief!
Date: 6th April 2010
Sh1t guys!
Man that sucks, I'm furious too, f-ing thieving shts! I hope you get things sorted out and that, after initial delays, you get cards, passports and such replaced. Don't let it ruin the adventure, it'll only be a tiny wee bit of it.
From Blog: Chiang Mai 2: Stop thief!
Sh1t guys!
Man that sucks, I'm furious too, f-ing thieving shts! I hope you get things sorted out and that, after initial delays, you get cards, passports and such replaced. Don't let it ruin the adventure, it'll only be a tiny wee bit of it.
From Blog: Chiang Mai 2: Stop thief!
PaulaAlexander
A year of saturdays...
Ha ha very good.
From Blog: Easter Island