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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 | 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 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 |
| 28th April 2007 Pedallingpete | India's Lands End - From: India's Lands End Thanks Yathi for your positive feedback. It's nice to know that people are still viewing the site even though my 'adventure' has finished. |
| 14th April 2007 Yathi | Good one. - From: India's Lands End I've been to places you have listed but the trip was not half exciting as yours. Great panorama pics down there u have taken!! |
| 9th April 2007 Pedallingpete | Cycling the Archipelago - From: Cycling the Archipelago Thanks Jona for getting in contact. I hadn't really thought about tourism increasing in Flores since I was there. I don't think I could do the trip now. My fitness level has gone down a bit! |
| 8th April 2007 Jona | Impressive - From: Cycling the Archipelago I have just got back from Flores and your impressions are very interesting to read about - especially ten years ago when fewer tourists were around. I'm also so impressed at how you mabaged to cycle, most days i was knackered from the Bemo. The leg from Labanbajo to Ruteng must have been completely knackering i can imagine! |
| 5th March 2007 Pedallingpete | Thankyou...Thankyou....Thankyou - From: Final dash to the Sun Gate I'm glad you are enjoying them. My father travelled in far flung places in the 60's and always said that there are 3 stages to a trip: The planning, the being there and the telling after. He enjoyed the former and the latter the most! He would have loved the blog technology. You can keep telling about your trip for many years and to the entire world! |
| 5th March 2007 Carole G | I'm so jealous!! - From: Final dash to the Sun Gate Hi Peter!.. Looks absolutely fabulous, I LOVE the photos!!.. I am S-O-O-O jealous!! Thanks for sending me the link and I look forward to reading more blogs : ) Cheers, Carole |
| 17th February 2007 Pedallingpete | Photo Effects- "no go" for the purist - From: Some photos to enjoy Thanks for your comments. Obviously I don't see it that way. I just see it as another medium. I love the way the colours merge and I see a photo in another way. It would only "ruin them" if I didn't have the original. I don't see any difference to altering a photo by cropping out something, changing an exposure to get an effect, or using a different speed film etc. It's all fun. |
| 16th February 2007 MatevzH | photos - From: Some photos to enjoy Hi! I just came over your very interesting blog. You have some excellent photos, but please, don't ruin them with "photo effects". Sepia works fine, but watercolour or even cartoon effect are no go... Ok, thats my opinion, but i acknowledge that people have other preferences (and thats good and healty). Enjoy and keep travelling! |
| 16th February 2007 Pedallingpete | Poor Marty & the Affluent Gringo - From: The Ausangate circuit - Martin the wonder guide and the bastard with the tent Thanks for your comments Shannon. It's been fun going through my old trip again from 1999 to put it up here. The memories are still alive & well. I felt that the Booking Co was well and truly responsible for their deceit and for such a hopeless tent. The conditions out there are fairly extreme and it was close to negligence that could have turned out badly. As for Martin not having a tent, he was extremely poor and a lovely man. I would have left him the tent if it was mine. |
| 15th February 2007 Shannon | what an adventure - From: The Ausangate circuit - Martin the wonder guide and the bastard with the tent this sounds like a real adventure. I hate feeling like I can't communicate - you mentioned not having enough vocab - especially when things seem strange or like some mistake has been made, not being able to clear it up. Martin probably does this job all the time, but I can't believe he didn't have his own tent. |
| 12th February 2007 rinbob | dont give up... yet - From: The Guy on the Stick Looked Very Miserable Yes, the history of Christianity can be bloody! but... from the greatest tragedy the greatest triumph? (crucifiction---resurrection)? Jesus will be there when you need Him... as and when... Great blog! thanks |
| 28th November 2006 Pedallingpete | Bus Booking - From: The buses are generally very run down, battered & filthy...... Thanks for the Tip. I'll look into that next time. In some places it didn't work out re connections or availability. It's also part of the experience of course! |
| 27th November 2006 Sandeep | Buses - From: The buses are generally very run down, battered & filthy...... One way to get around the filthy buses you mentioned is to make your bookings thru ticketvala.com which offers good quality bus services primarily between Gujarat and Maharashtra locations. I have traveled on some of the operators being offered by ticketvala and they are of reasonable to good quality. |
| 25th November 2006 Pedallingpete | Cribber? - From: “Cunflacks- no”. What a shame that you are not as welcoming as the overwhelming majority of people I met including those in Bhuj. A few points for you to consider in response to your offensive comments: 1. I don't expect cornflakes in Bhuj. I go to India because it isn't the same as home. I admit that I don't always want Indian food at every meal and that if Cornflakes is on the menu I might choose that. I only asked for cronflakes BECAUSE it was on the menu. I love Indian food and in fact cook it at home. 2.I am not from America. I am Australian. 3.I know that English is not the native language of India. My understanding is that there is no one common language across all of India and that the constitution recognizes 18 official languages, including English. There are over 1600 minor languages and dialects listed in the census. I do my best when I travel in India and generally get by without offending anyone. 4. The point of my attempt at being humorous as a result of my lack of local language was not that I needed Cornfakes but that I needed to know what the hotel (which is also catering for Tourists) could provide- Indian or western food, it didn't matter. The main fault of the hotel was that the menu was not readily available as it usually was and that it was in English only. It also needed to be in Hindi given that the person responsible to provide food to guests could only speak his native language be that Gujurati, Hindi or whatever. I will continue to visit you amazing country (I have been there 3 times). I encourage you to be as welcoming as the people I have come across in my travels and to not attempt to talk for the rest of the nation. I appreciate that you are rightly proud of your country. |
| 23rd November 2006 AkaRoundPeg | Cornflakes in Bhuj? - From: “Cunflacks- no”. Expecting Cornflakes in Bhuj is asking for too much dont you think? Would you get chapatis in a small remote village / town in America? Didn't you know English is not the native language of Indians? What do you expect, everybody to greet you in fluent English? Get real man and better still stay in your home country. We don't want cribbers like you in our country. |
| 14th November 2006 Pedallingpete | Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou - From: Some photos to enjoy I had fun doing them |
| 12th November 2006 Meredith | wow - From: Some photos to enjoy Wow............beautiful.............love M xxx |
| 12th November 2006 Carole | - From: Some photos to enjoy These are truly wonderful Peter - thanks :D |
| 5th November 2006 Sarh Medwin | Welcome backand thanks for the free trip back to India! - From: Safe and Sound- Survived to tell another Tale Dearest Pete, Thanks so much for the fantastic blogs that bought India alive in our home for all to read, and for me a time of reflection of my Indian journey in 1982.....and I feel so young. What a fantastic experience riding your bike there yet again....seeing, feeling, smelling and knowing India in such a sensory way............thanks so much for sharing your enegy, insights and fantastic photos with us..... Kate and I are in Adelaide week before Christmas so hope to catch up with you both. I'm off to light my incense...........and dream............Lots of love Sarah and Co. |
| 30th October 2006 Pedallingpete | Home Safe - From: Safe and Sound- Survived to tell another Tale Good to have you home.It is very rewarding to be able to follow your travels and try to understand the difficult parts as well as enjoy the precious moments. The childrens faces are treasures in themselves. In reading "Holy Cow" at the moment, it's one of those subjects that the more you know , the less you know. Thankyou for the blog. James |
| 23rd October 2006 Pedallingpete | Thanks for all your comments - From: Whitewashed Portuguese Architecture Hi M & A Thanks for following the blog and for all your comments along the way. It was great to know that I wasn't jsut sending them out into space. It's good to be home. We must catch up soon. Love Pete |
| 21st October 2006 Meredith | pics - From: Whitewashed Portuguese Architecture Great piccies........puts me off using henna though!! Love M |
| 9th October 2006 silvana | Hello Peter - From: Drinks prior to Dinner were served in the African Room.... Amazing photos mate just amazing i cant wait till you get to work with them cds with lots of photos. You sound like your having a wonderful time Peter. talk soon Love Silvana |
| 7th October 2006 Pedallingpete | Limca? - From: Drinks prior to Dinner were served in the African Room.... Hi Annie Thanks for newsy Email. Sorry to hear about Wayne. It seems to get them all in the end still. I'll get in contact with Jane when I get back. I haven't heard from either of the boys so will write to them now. The internet takes so long and often not available where I am or the server goes down, or the enter key gets stuck, or there are letters missing on the keyboard etc. I am currently in Dui, which is a small island off the Gujarat coast where I am having some R&R, beer and beach before the 24hr slog to Mumbai for the flight. India is still much the same as we saw it but things have improved...not as much apparent poverty, gross beggars, frustrations of getting a ticket on the train system etc. They still sell Limca, although I am getting through a huge amount of bottled water, lime sodas and now in Dui a beer at dusk overlooking the beach. Save up, if Jack doesnt want to go, go without him! - the Indians are as charming and accepting as ever. It's cheap enough to get a driver, stay in selected areas for a longer stay and save the money you would be spending at home. Most of the time I spend less than $8-10 a night for accomodation & $2 for a full meal and a drink. The bus fare for a 24hr trip is about $15. Love Pete |
| 5th October 2006 Annie | What luxury! - From: Drinks prior to Dinner were served in the African Room.... Hi Pete, So glad you decided to have a night in the palace. Well worth it. I have a case of the green-eyed-monster. Did the "boy" bring the Limca? Some sad news this end. Wayne died a couple of weeks ago. Jane had a beautiful gathering at her place. Harry the dog had his say as Bella did for John. It was even acknowledged that Bella had created a precedent. My cousin Heather's husband died suddenly last week too, so we have had Jane and John staying, with Simon making a mercy dash from the States. All very upsetting. Boys well. Tim has had huge model to make for Uni which has taken all holidays and much of my time too. Parents should be given marks as well. Jed is embarking on an expensive but good programming course thru SEEK which should open up his employment options. He and Bec are off to Melbournr for a few days. We are off to Naracoorte for a picnic in the scrub for Rob Gun's 60th. Old times eh? Keep safe and happy pedalling luv Annie |
| 30th September 2006 Pedallingpete | Juna Mahal - From: Drinks prior to Dinner were served in the African Room.... Man, That palace looks amazing. Now thats what I call touring India. I will add it to my list. Not happy about the dead animals on the walls; that may have turned me off the cauliflower soup. Great photos. LOL JAMES |
| 30th September 2006 Meredith | pool - From: Drinks prior to Dinner were served in the African Room.... Don't think about building a pool like that at your place!!! On the other hand it would be great..........love M xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 30th September 2006 dogwoman | WOW - From: Drinks prior to Dinner were served in the African Room.... Hi there Peter, wow, I am really enjoying your blog, you are doing an amazing job and obviously enjoying your trip. Thank you for sharing with me/us.. Take care. J |
| 29th September 2006 Pedallingpete | Hi Oceana & Community Dev Team - From: The buses are generally very run down, battered & filthy...... Thanks for following the travels. What you are getting is a bit of a while ago of course. I've been up to Southern Rajasthan and spent about 5 days in Udaipur which Brian knows well. My next blog will send you all green with envy. I had a wonderful time staying in a palace in Dungapur. Very civilised! I'm currently on my way to the tribal villages near Bhuj in the far west of India near the Pakistan border in Gujuarat. I'm glad that the volunteers are doing their bit while I am away. It's wonderful isn't it? I haven't been doing much cycling I gotta tell you! Cheers Pete |
| 28th September 2006 oceana | we miss you - From: The buses are generally very run down, battered & filthy...... Dearest Peter, I hope your well sounds like your having one of them adventures again.....all i can say you better be taking lots of photos buddy. Life is moving with the ebbs and flows in the Peachey .....with plenty of excitement. Your volunteers are roaming the streets and fighting grafitti and taking great pride. All is well here in the POC world of ours. Have fun dear one See you soon Love Silvana *hugs* |
| 27th September 2006 Kath | Nearly holidays! Yahoo! - From: The buses are generally very run down, battered & filthy...... Hi Peter, Love reading about your travels! Two days until I start holidays! I have had a great term with a lovely group of children but I am really tired and am looking forward to relaxing for a while. I am going to Kingscliff for the second week of the holidays (near Byron Bay) so hopefully will get some good weather!! Rog comes home tomorrow from Hobart. He sets sail on the 12th. October. This time for almost 7 months! Girl power could almost be out of control by the time he gets home! Stay safe, love Kath x |
| 24th September 2006 Pedallingpete | Sorry you couldn't get through - From: WELL....YOU JUST GOTTA LAUGH ! I don't know if it was the site or what. I usually copy things off (using Conytrol C to put onto the pasteboard). Otherwise you could send it to our normal Email address which I check. Try again if you feel so inclined. Thanks for trying. Love Pete |
| 24th September 2006 Kath | Beautiful cottage - From: Ellora, The Pinnacle of Deccan rock-cut architecture Hi Peter, The cottage you stayed in looks just great! You certainly are lashing out price wise!! james and I did the walk from Waterfall Gully up to Mt. Lofty yesterday. It was a really nice walk but we certainly didn't see any sites like you are getting to see! Love the photos, Cheers Kath x |
| 24th September 2006 Gill | Beer O' Clock I see! - From: Ellora, The Pinnacle of Deccan rock-cut architecture Hi Peter, good to see some things haven't changed, I noticed the beer on the table at your cottage. Beautiful setting, I think I could move in. I love all your photos and can't wait to see more of them on your return. Take care Gill |
| 24th September 2006 Meredith | cerveza - From: Ellora, The Pinnacle of Deccan rock-cut architecture What beer are you drinking?!!! Is it 5 o'clock!!!?? love Meredith |
| 21st September 2006 Wendy Stothers | great to see yur pics and here the news - From: WELL....YOU JUST GOTTA LAUGH ! won't write much as last time I wrtoe to you I could not send it through- waste of time I thought!! |
| 19th September 2006 Kath | Travel plans - From: "Sure Swift Fighters" Hi there Peter, Great to hear of your adventures! The pictures are just great. I have been to another agent re a trip for me at Christmas time. She has been incredibly helpful. Now I am looking at trekking in Nepal. We'll see what transpires! I had better get walking and back to the gym now and then. Bet you were cheesed about your bike! I am glad someone could partly fix it for you and that you can at least ride it! Take care and please stay away from the Military! Cheers Kath x |
| 19th September 2006 Pedallingpete | Those pesky elephants - From: "Sure Swift Fighters" I like the idea of a studded door. You never know when an elephant might charge.Dwain(the goldfish), is ready to get the kero out for the next part of his new act for next years royal show. If the canon girl got the gig,Dwain thinks he is on a winner with " The Ring of Fire" Man,don't challenge the authorities-they have guns,and I would like to see you home at some time. Your` trying to relax`partner James.. |
| 18th September 2006 Pedallingpete | Hi to the Medwins down under,down under - From: pedallingpete becomes pissedoffpete I'm glad you are enjoying it. It's certainly different with internet than when you are I were away in the 70s. I hear Rajasthan is getting pretty touristy which is hard imagine. I've only seen a handful of tourists so far. Gujurat is not visited by tourists much. Love Pete |
| 18th September 2006 Pedallingpete | Hi John - From: pedallingpete becomes pissedoffpete Thanks for following the blog. I think any travel is to be valued & cherished. As for riding to Melbourne,I bet the pollution factor is pretty good compared to where I am at the moment! Cheers pedallingpete P.S.Call in and see James sometime will you? I'm concerned he is getting too attched to our remaining pet, Dwain,since Bella went off to Doggy heaven. He's training him to go through hoops.He's our goldfish. Cheers Peter |
| 18th September 2006 Pedallingpete | Great to hear from you - From: pedallingpete becomes pissedoffpete HI Noel & Ian This is great being away.I'm hearing from people I haven'tgot in touch with for ages.THis key board sucks so forgive any errors. 10 years! Who would have thought. You have a piece of floor or even my double bed any time you visit.James & I will be heading your way in a few years time when I retire. I'mnot doingmuch cycling this trip..Onlydone 120kms so farbut itis convenient when I get off the bus or train and riding around some of the historical sites. Plusthe fame factoris worth something.I reckonm I get more of a crowd than some Bollywood filmstars! Love Pete |
| 17th September 2006 The Medwin Mob | Tassie hails - From: pedallingpete becomes pissedoffpete How fantastic yet again I sit in Forest staring at a screen that brings India to my home again....not to mention all the other travels I have been scanning....thanks so much.....it is great to ride with you again. Sonnds like you are having an amazing time ...the photos are stunning.....let us know when you have the book launch / photographic exhibition..........must go and scratch my itchy feet. This time last year we arrived at G. & J . at La Fossat France...a day well remembered. Much Love as always S,R,C & K |
| 17th September 2006 John/Will | Amazing - From: pedallingpete becomes pissedoffpete Pete it makes Singapore and Phuket seem like such a doddle!! You must have the constitution of an ox...a huge benefit in India of course. Will cycles to Melbourne soon...even that seems relatively trivial. Take care. |
| 16th September 2006 Noel & Ian | Geetings from blighty - From: pedallingpete becomes pissedoffpete High Pete - Its so interesting to hear about your travels, we are really pleased you thought of us. The photographs are fantastic too, really give a sense of being there. As you know when we were in Adelaide I was a keen cyclist and you are now putting me to shame. My biggest adventure was to do the Leeds to Libverpool canal. Not quite the same but interesting inits own way. Can you belive its 10 years at xmas since we were in Adelaide - it would be so good to do an anniversary trip back to see everyone. Hope the trip continues well despite diminished gear power. love Noel & Ian (not looking forward t a british winter brrr :) |
| 15th September 2006 Pedallingpete | Smell scratchies - From: WELL....YOU JUST GOTTA LAUGH ! Thanks Janet. It would be good if you could bring back smell scratchies for all your friends and could choose which ones for who you liked or those you didn't! My nose has been working overtime and at times just has a rest I think. Love to all there pedallingpete |
| 15th September 2006 CaroleinSydney | Ahhhhhh - From: WELL....YOU JUST GOTTA LAUGH ! Gees I love your photos Pete - brings back memories - I can almost smell India LOL :D Take care and ENJOY Luv Carole |
| 15th September 2006 Pedallingpete | All's Well - From: pedallingpete becomes pissedoffpete It's an amazing contrast to Adelaide in spring. Good to know you have managed to use your bike; could have been worse. Waiting to hear about the food. Latho Drom-James |
| 14th September 2006 Janet | you just gotta laugh! - From: WELL....YOU JUST GOTTA LAUGH ! Hi there Peter, gosh, I am really enjoying your travelling, fortunately though, I am not getting the odours attached, whewwwwww. Look forward to more. |
| 14th September 2006 Pedallingpete | LIMCA? - From: Getting There Hi Annie Thanks for your post. Great to here things went well with your trip with Claire. I haven't got dehydrated like we did that day in Rajasthan some 27? years ago. I hear it's pretty touristy now. The railway system is much better now and their internet booking system is fantastic. People still sleep at the station although it doesn't seem to smell as much as it used to in the 70's. Maybe I'm more acclimatized. It's been difficult to get onto internet...either not available, too slow or not working. I've put up two posts tonight. I'm currently in Jalgaon on my way to Gujarat tomorrow. The bike, as you can see in the post, is limping a bit on 8 gears but getting me by until I can get it fixed when I get back. At least its the lowest gears for those hills. It's really humid and I get absolutely drenched. I spent the last two days in Ellora & Ajanta cave site that were pretty impressive. Love Pete |
| 14th September 2006 Pedallingpete | Hi I'm still alive. - From: Getting There Hi M&A Thanks for your comments. It's been difficult to get onto internet...either not available, too slow or not working. I've put up two posts tonight. I'm currently in Jalgaon on my way to Gujarat tomorrow. The bike, as you can see in the post, is limping a bit on 8 gears but getting me by until I can get it fixed when I get back. At least its the lowest gears for those hills. It's really humid and I get absolutely drenched. I spent the last two days in Ellora & Ajanta cave site that were pretty impressive. Love Pete |
| 13th September 2006 Meredith | gidday! - From: Getting There Gidday Pedro, you must be very fit by now. Keeping healthy? How'a the bike going? I can see you are not going to trade in your bike for a local one! Lots of love M&A xxx |
| 12th September 2006 Annie | Hi Traveller - From: Getting There Hi Pete, Good to read you are safe and well, even if the pedal part is a little worse for wear. Feeling very envious - would love to be there again! Trip with Mum went well. She LOVED the snow. She even got on and off the chair lift as it was moving, and it snowed all the way to the top. We were both squealing. It was very special to have taken her to see snow for the first time(in her 86 years). Stayed in Daylesford and Bright - both beautiful. Boys ok (well I thoink Jed is - haven't spoken to him for about 2 weeks. Tim under the pump at Uni and stressed out and now has sore throat. To be expected with the hours he is keeping and food he's not eating. Keep safe luv Annie |
| 11th September 2006 Pedallingpete | Hi from India - From: Getting There Thanks Kath for the well wishes. I wanted to see what's called the mini Taj Mahal here in Aurangabad this afternoon, but got caught in the afternoon rain. Someone told me 1,000 people died near here last week or so from floods and also the bombing that you may have heard about was about 100kms from here. So far getting wet has been about it really, although my bike did get damaged in the plane and is limping a bit but should be easily fixed on my return. All for now Cheers Pete |
| 11th September 2006 Kath | Hi there you lucky traveller! - From: Getting There Hi Peter, Glad to hear you arrived safely. The Singapore stopover sounded like a great start to your trip! Beautiful weather here. It's going to be 27 degrees on Sunday for the City to Bay - might have to follow that with gin and tonics out the back! Take care, Kath xx |
| 11th September 2006 Pedallingpete | To The Indian Correspondant - From: Getting There Love the security at the Bentley Hotel. Have you taken a contracts with the Mumbia Times as offical correspondant? Good to know you enjoyed the flight. Could do with one of thoughs foot massages after the city-bay this sunday. LOL James |
| 11th September 2006 Mark Parnell | On Yer Bike - From: Getting There Good travelling Pete. PS. I am sitting in my dingy little office, where a stingy ray of sunlight struggles feebly down between the houses tall... Actually, the view from the Greens office in the Lower Ground Floor of Parliament House is of the legs of bus passengers waiting in King William Street, but you get the idea - jealous of your adventure. |
| 7th September 2006 Paul | Wishing you all the best. - From: Bike is in the Bag Peter, wanted to ring and wish you the best but phone engaged. All those other well wishers I guess. Then a blog message appeared! That explains why the phone line was busy! Have a great and safe journey, looking forward to keeping up online and then more stories when you return. Can't think of a name for the bike, but it'll just come to you one day. Plus the only names I know are a bunch of God manifestations, Tilla, Shivar, Ghanesh etc. Maybe Mahaburata (spelling totally wrong) cos its an epic Indian (Hindu) story and your on an epic Indian journey? Have fun. |
| 7th September 2006 Gill | Bon Voyage! - From: Bike is in the Bag Best of luck Pete, take it easy, enjoy the food and soak up the ambience. See you in a few weeks. Gill & Paul |
| 6th September 2006 Meredith | name for bike - From: Bike is in the Bag What about casta short for castaway. Sounds like Castor which is a constellation. How are you going Pete? Sounds like you are having a ball recommending that people do a bike trip on a foldaway bike!! Pity I'm not into the hilly riding with my Dahon!!! All the best from M&A xxxxxxxxxxTake care. |
| 6th September 2006 Carole | Bin Voyage - From: Bike is in the Bag Safe Journey Peter Enjoy :D Luv Carole |
