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| 26th November 2007 CaroleinSydney | Where's Ted? - From: Some Photos to Enjoy - Danube Window Diversity I just love these windows but was sad to see that Ted wasnt sitting in any of them ...lol ... Carole xox |
| 26th November 2007 Pedallingpete | Need to get out More - From: Some Photos to Enjoy - Danube Window Diversity Yes I know. It's sad isn't it? That's what happens when you keep seeing graffiti everywhere. |
| 25th November 2007 silvana | Windows - From: Some Photos to Enjoy - Danube Window Diversity Hi Peter, I just love the window collection did you do anything with doors? Just Beautiful my friend! Love Silvana |
| 25th November 2007 marilyn | WINDOWS - From: Some Photos to Enjoy - Danube Window Diversity Peter, I'm worried about you - YOU NEED TO GET OUT MORE!!!!! |
| 15th November 2007 CaroleinSydney | Koala Ted - From: Squeaky Clean von Trapp Kiddies and Julie Plastered on Tour Buses KT looks a bit awkward in that position LOL - could be dangerous! |
| 15th November 2007 CaroleinSydney | WOW! - From: Staying in the World’s Hippest Hostel Great pics and the hostel looks amazing ... |
| 8th November 2007 Marilyn | APPLAUSE - From: The 'Mad', 'Bad' and 'Sad' Peter, you've definitely missed your calling. Your stories are so realistic and interesting - you should become a travel correspondent. I would suggest you put in an application to GETAWAY. Cheers. |
| 30th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Koala Ted - From: "Oh, but for the Grace of God, go I" Yes he's happy to be home. He's in the kitchen on the palm. He's putting pressue on me though to put up the rest of the pictures of him so he can show "Been there, done that". You know first time OS and all that. |
| 29th October 2007 Carole From Sydney | - From: "Oh, but for the Grace of God, go I" Good to hear that you and Ted arrived home safetly.... I guess Ted will have to have a big rest to recover from jet lag? See you all soon Carole xox |
| 29th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Mahler's The Man - From: "What is THAT?" Hi Jen Yes it is interesting that someone has chosen to put him up- no comments or artistic merit attached to it. It's not really a tag as such either, it seems that someone has just discovered him and wants to share. Isn't that nice. The Slovakia, Hungary and Slovinia blogs are yet to come. It's a matter of when I get the chance when I am away. Internet access is not always possible or convenient. That last lot you got in a lot was when I was in Ljubiljana and the internet was at the hostel and was free! Chhers, Pedallingpete |
| 27th October 2007 Jen Scheppers | "What is THAT" - From: "What is THAT?" The The Haus der Musik sounds like a fantastic experience. Mahler seems to be quite the man of the moment for some reason. He has been played a lot on ABC Classic FM. Peter might be interested to hear that somebody has been spray painting "Gustav Mahler" around Toronto for some reason. I have found a photo (link below). It isn't particularly inspiring or artistic as far as graffiti goes, but quite curious. Try this link for a picture (Hope I've done it right). http://www.flickr.com/photos/davetill/sets/72157602339434368/ I'd love to hear about your experiences in Slovakia and Hungary, but assume you couldn't post online from there? I spent a day going through Slovakia in 1998 and was thoroughly intrigued by it. I would love to go back, but for now, will have to live vicariously through your adventures. I imagine it would be wonderful cycling country. |
| 24th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Thanks Wendy - From: Hundertwasser-grounded in sound environmental principles. Wendy sent these comments to me as a message and I thought they were so nice I would put them up here. It's funny isn't it, I neither feel full of fun, brave or adventurous. But there you are. I've done this sort of thing before, but this is Koala Ted's first trip.! |
| 24th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Koala Ted Gets into Graff - From: "What is THAT?" I know, I know.....I can just see him putting up in Austria with stencils of himself (of course) with "There Are No Koalas in Austria" just so those ill informed Americans will know that they are not Down Under. He's so damn patriotic. How much can a Koala Bare? |
| 24th October 2007 Pedallingpete | That checky koala - From: Hundertwasser-grounded in sound environmental principles. Your photos and script are such fun to see and read. That checky koala is having such a wonderful time popping up everywhere!! You are a very interesting person so full of fun Peter and so brave and adventurous with all the travels that you do. Love getting your travel blogs, which Greg has sent on to me. Much love and jealousy from me xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Wendy in Tassy |
| 23rd October 2007 CaroleinSydney | - From: "What is THAT?" Better not let Koala Ted get his hands on any spray cans... You will end up in the clink luv LOL :D |
| 19th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Amazing! - From: Mauthausen has a more infamous dark past Hi Silvana Yep it's all here everyday as we plug away at work and home in Adelaide |
| 19th October 2007 CaroleinSydney | TED - From: Hundertwasser-grounded in sound environmental principles. LOL @ Ted .... |
| 19th October 2007 silvana | Amazing! - From: Mauthausen has a more infamous dark past Dear Peter, I am so amazed at your journey! I wish i was there really. Have a beautiful time! Love Silvana |
| 18th October 2007 Pedallingpete | No More Chores - From: Drifting Down the Danube on High Chi Hi Annie Yes you wouldn't recognize Youth Hostels these days. In fact the young guy looking after the place here made me an espresso coffee this morning- no charge for coffee or tea. It's so much easier for young people to travel and connect with each other. I'm staying in one at the moment in Budapest where Pete Kimber who has the property next to Mark at McLaren Vale is also staying. Small world. I have gone for a single room at $37 which is actually an apartment with my own kitchen, bathroom, large...I mean large bedroom, washing machine etc. It's probably because it's a bit off season but shows what you could get as a double for not much more. Thanks for the news on the boys. Jed's on his way to somewhere now. I wonder about him and Bec though. I think it's a good idea for Tim to do something OS. He may have to go OS to get work though that's the trouble. Love Pete |
| 18th October 2007 Annie | - From: Drifting Down the Danube on High Chi Hi Pete - Wow the hostels have sure changed since 1979!! Did you do your chores! All good here. Tim thinking about doing an exchange with an os uni sometime next year. Jed has been put on permanently at Telstra. Jack read thru the agreement and gave him some suggestions. Keep enjoying. Love Annie |
| 18th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Getting philosophical - From: In-breeding may explain some things...Charles' big ears? Hi Marj I'm always philosophical. But it is nice to have time to think as well! Cheers Peter |
| 18th October 2007 Pedallingpete | - From: It was Goosebumps. Right Time and Place. Hi M No Koala Ted was cuddled up in my pannier and didn't want to get out for anything. Pigs don't turn him on. He enjoyed seeing a real fox the other day rushing back into the sweetcorn crops. Not time for the photo opportunity though. Love Pete |
| 18th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Koala Ted - From: It was Goosebumps. Right Time and Place. Ted, he's such a hoot isn't he. God, he's having a good time here! |
| 18th October 2007 CaroleinSydney | TUT TUT! - From: It was Goosebumps. Right Time and Place. Doh! That Koala Ted again :D xox |
| 18th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Vote Early & Vote Often - From: In-breeding may explain some things...Charles' big ears? Hi Phil Great to hear from you and that you are enjoying the blog. I actually saw that the election was called at about the same time as it was announced on CNN given the time difference between here & Oz. I'm suggesting to everyone I know to vote Green in the Upper House. Labour & Liberal are getting too much the same, and neither is doing enough about climate change. Assuming Labour gets in this will not be able to regain enough upper house seats to make effective changes as Liberal will block things. 31degrees ! While it is still sunny here it is pretty chilly in the morning with any breeze. Cheers Peter |
| 18th October 2007 Marilyn | CAMPS - From: Mauthausen has a more infamous dark past Peter, we had the same reaction when we visited the Holoucaust Museum in Israel. It is one thing to read about it, and entirely another to actually experience the places. Very moving and we much remember these things when we see what is happening in the world today. M&G |
| 18th October 2007 phil humph | - From: In-breeding may explain some things...Charles' big ears? your comment about how to get your pictures enlarged was a boon for us uneducated computer illiterates. this makes every one that more spectacular love every one of them. the election has been called for the 24/11/2007 the temprature will be 31c today no rain i hope the rest of your trip is as good as you have had regards phil |
| 17th October 2007 James | Silvana's right-Life is Good - From: 'pht..chur'....'pht..chur'....'pht..chur' Hi Man, So many people are following you now. In light of the election campaign, your travels are perfect contrast to our activities. Good to know you have completed the distance. Looking forward to seeing you . Love James.. |
| 17th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Zen & the Art - From: "On a cycle the frame is gone. You're IN the scene" Hi Jane. I have added your email address to the blog send out list so that you will get it automatically now. I have sent out two yesterday which you would not have seen. I am enjoying the Zen & the Art of M.M I have known of this book for years but never got around to reading it. That's the good thing about holidays, although because I am on a cycle I don't get much time to read...waiting for trains etc. Thanks fo0r your kind comments. Cheers Pedallingpete |
| 17th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Life is Good - From: It was Goosebumps. Right Time and Place. It's nice to hear someone say that life is good while they are at work! That's quite a compliment that you feel that my writing brings the trip alive for you. Keep staying positive. Love Pedallingpete |
| 17th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Thanks G&M - From: It was Goosebumps. Right Time and Place. Yes I actually like travelling by myself, particularly cycling where you don't always either have to look behind you to see that the other person is till with you or no be able to just stop when you want to. I would James mad if he had to stop all the time like I do to take photos! We are planning to do some travelling together when I retire properly next year. |
| 17th October 2007 Marilyn | PURE ENVY!!!! - From: It was Goosebumps. Right Time and Place. Looks great Peter, I envy people who are comfortable with their own company - keep enjoying. G&M |
| 16th October 2007 silvana | hello from the Peachey - From: It was Goosebumps. Right Time and Place. Dear ((Peter)) What are marvelous adventure not only do i love your pictures.......but also your writing i feel like i am there with you as i read it. I cant wait for you to return and get an opportunity to talk with you about all this. Life is good here. Talk soon Love Silvana |
| 16th October 2007 jane | awesome - From: "On a cycle the frame is gone. You're IN the scene" Hi Pete this is my first time visiting a travel blog site, and I'm not sure what to be most in awe of: the instant access to where you're at, your photos, your extensive info or your travel bio. (James was funny when I asked him how you were, his look of surprise as he asked well hadn't I checked your travelblog. silly me.) You've also reminded me to read Zen and the Art again, what a great book! Happy Travels! Adelaide Greens Jane |
| 14th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Hi from Hungary - From: "On a cycle the frame is gone. You're IN the scene" Hi M & A Lake george would be nice this time of year wouldn't it. I had anothe rlovely sunny day but had to put on long pants for the ride for the 1st time today as the morning breeze is a bit chilly. I'm currentl in Estergom, not far from Budapest where I officially finish my ride along the Danube but may well continue going down further as I have the time. Love Pedallingpete |
| 13th October 2007 Adrian | Hi to the Passau Pedaller - From: "On a cycle the frame is gone. You're IN the scene" Hi Pete, Have just got back from Lake George with Sarah and Rob Medwin and read your email from Passau. The cycling conditions (cycleways) sound fantastic. Loved reading your description of the cathedral. Hope the Dahon bicycle is turning a few heads in Austria. Your photos are right up to scratch, and in crap weather too. Love A&M |
| 8th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Awesome Adventure - From: I enjoyed having a long luxurious bath Hi Silvana. Yes we could take photos together. You would love it of course and the cycling would come to you over the days and not be hard work. It's funny though, for me this is not an adventure as there are so many others doing it and it's all pretty easy. Not that I'm complaining. I think my days at turning up at remote villages with 'the natives' are over- on a bicycle, anyway. Love Pete |
| 8th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Koala Ted - From: I enjoyed having a long luxurious bath Hi CaroleinSydney. Yep he's a problem. Now I'm not one for thinking I haven't been to a place if I don't have a photo of me there, but this is K.Ted's first trip and he's still proud to be Australian Love Pete |
| 8th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Something I no longer need to do - From: Drifting Down the Danube on High Chi Hi Jen, Dave and Geraldine. Thanks for getting in touch. Yes YHAs are more expensive but not if you share a room. I decided about four trips back that my days of putting up with strangers in the night, their clothes etc everywhere and fears of being ripped off to sustain someone else's trip is something I no longer need to do. I like the atmosphere of well run YHAs. They can be beautifully clean and great living areas to hang out. My camera by the way is a small digital Pnasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 wiith 10x Optical Zoom. Love Pete |
| 8th October 2007 Jen Scheppers | Wonderful - From: Drifting Down the Danube on High Chi Hi Peter, Jen, Dave & Geraldine from Hobart here. We're enjoying the stories from your trip and love your prose. Sounds like YHAs are more expensive than I remember, but we're envious all the same. Autumn is a wonderful time to travel and Germany is an intriguing country. I was surprised to hear Australia still has a reasonable reputation, although I'm not sure "we" deserve it. Hopefully we can turn it around with an election on the horizon (still no date). Your photos are wonderful, Peter. What sort of camera are you using? Anyway, we are so glad you are sharing your trip with us. CHEERS! |
| 8th October 2007 anonymous | - From: I enjoyed having a long luxurious bath Just love that Koala Ted..... you just can't stop him from getting in the photos A? xox CaroleinSydney |
| 8th October 2007 James | Hello form Home - From: I enjoyed having a long luxurious bath Peter, I am playing some music Mozart may have written in Vienna. I liked the autumnal photos of the Danube. Can we change the Blue Danube Waltz to the Brown Danube Waltz? Strauss would not be happy about his river. The blueness would have come from the clarity of the water. Let’s not think about what turns it brown. Adelaide would make a fabulous bike city. We need to get rid of Harbo first, and a Labor gov. that promised to integrate and expand the bike network, and in office it was one of the first promises they broke. I am so glad you are enjoying your holiday. Many people have commented on your blog. Happy pedaling. James & the fish. |
| 8th October 2007 Carole | Rain?.. What's that?? - From: I enjoyed having a long luxurious bath Hi Peter!.. The countryside looks absolutely gorgeous - and green!! And rain!.. we're all jealous here in SA so make the most of it : ) Nothing exciting to report here. Still no sign of an election, a bit like rain clouds - you know it's out there but still nothing productive!!?.. Keep pedalling and look forward to your next blog : ) Cheers, Carole |
| 8th October 2007 silvana | Just Beautiful! - From: I enjoyed having a long luxurious bath Dear Peter, What an awesome adventure through this countries. I wish i was there with you. All the best keep safe! Love Silvana |
| 6th October 2007 Pedallingpete | - From: Drifting Down the Danube on High Chi Thanks Fiona for your newsy email. I get back at the end of October and so we can catch up then. I'm sure you would love this trip. It is easy to do by oneself and easy to meet up with other people or there are self guided groups where all the accomodation is booked for you or you could do it through Peter Solly's company. I think he is doing this trip now. Get on that bike. Love Pedallingpete |
| 6th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Hi Guys - From: Drifting Down the Danube on High Chi Thanks Henk for following my travels again. I'm glad you enjoy it. If you give Leigh a ring on my work number on the Tuesday or if he catches up with you in the morning before you go out, then ask if he will print the blog off for you. I'm sure he wouldn't mind. If you think we ahve graffiti you should see Vienna. I think they have given up, if they ever had it under control. We are way ahead of them in Australia in terms of management. John Rose from World's best told me once they (UK & USA) can't believe the products we use as they are so effective, particularly on their old heritage buildings. Thnakd for your continued support. Cheers Pedallingpete |
| 6th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Get onya bike - From: Drifting Down the Danube on High Chi Thanks Lilly. So positive as usual. You would love this trip. It is so varied with forests and then back to the river, then into a medievil town. No traffic. It would be nice to have someone with me to have a long lunch with some Austrian wine overlooking the river. I enjoy travelling by myself. But that is something that would be good to share. Cheers Pedallingpete |
| 6th October 2007 Pedallingpete | Walzing into Vienna - From: Drifting Down the Danube on High Chi Hi Mark. Thanks for your comments. What a surprise. I'm glad Carole sent it onto you. Yes I remeber the first time of getting involved in the Greens and you dropping some munchies around that James said we didn't want! I though a bit of Chocolate was a great motivator. Currently in Vienna. It ws a lovely suuny day today. Internet is few & far between in Austria. I arrived today & should be here several days by the look of how much to do there is here. It's really easy to get around by bike. Why can't we get things organised re this in Adelaide. It makes it so much more pleasarable. There are real cycle paths absolutely everywhere even in streets more major than our insignificant King William St. Glad to hear you've signed up again. Cheers Pedallingpete |
| 4th October 2007 Lilly B | WoW - From: Drifting Down the Danube on High Chi Hey Peter, What a great read, I felt I was there with you! That comment about looking over the town and seeing all the good in the world really hit home with me. Keep enjoying your travels and I look forward to reading your next update. Lilly x PS .. I am back on the mountain bike, and went off road last weekend for the first time in a year. |
| 3rd October 2007 Henk | I know you would europe - From: Drifting Down the Danube on High Chi Hi Pete Thanks for remembering us on your travel I would not mind to come with you and carry your backpack.It is to much to print your w hole blog but I will tell the lads all about it they are very interested We look forward to your next blog Happy pedalling from Henk Keyth 2 and Peter |
