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| 12th July 2007 Petra and Lincoln | The King of the Jungle - From: Gorillas in the Mist Hi to you both. Petra & Lincoln: Just enjoyed seeing the many photos of the Gorillas. It would have been amazing to witness such big ,scary but beautiful giants. Lincoln: I liked the jungle photos. I bet you it would have been scary with huge animals like you saw. Petra: If I witnessed that I would have been excited, happy, scared and surprised all at the same time. I hope you enjoyed your stay in Africa. Looking forward to reading your next blog. Petra & Lincoln: Miss you both. Love you XXXXX... OOOOO... |
| 30th June 2007 deleted_37575 | Hello from Kenya - From: Farewell St Jude Hi Rachel and Simon. My name is PJ and I work with your mum back in Sydney. I'm in Kisumu in Kenya at the moment, so if you are coming through here give me a call on 0729 973 679. How did you go getting permits to see the gorillas - did you do a tour - if so which one? Thanks PJ - |
| 18th June 2007 ANTHON ROUS | CAPE TOWN - From: Farewell St Jude WHEN ARE YOU GUYS IN CAPE TOWN? I CAN SET YOU UP WITH A FEW IDEAS ETC DROP ME A LINE AT ANTHONY.ROUS@ANZ.CCAMATIL.COM CHEERS ANTHONY |
| 15th June 2007 thelimit | pretty random but... - From: Interlaken - Almost as good as it gets caught you guys picture on the title page and just reminded me of travelling through switzerland and interlaken last winter. One of the most beautiful areas I saw in Europe for sure! I think it was the scenic train from Interlaken to Lucern that was also amazing. nice photo and enjoy! |
| 10th June 2007 Uncle Billy & Auntie Liz | Blimey Mate! Those Pussy Cats look fierce! - From: On Safari - The Big One Wotcha Si & Rach, A nice new lot of piccies, sure looks hot there....Would'nt get me near those big "Moggies" without a fully loaded pump action shotgun and body armour...Mind you that "Cap Gun" from Spain might scare em! Watch your back, and keep em peeled me old mate, I think you might be getting a little blaise out there on Safari...I wonder if you and Rach are "Africered out" yet.... bout time you heady orf back to old blighty.. Do'nt forget your souvenirs for you old Uncle Billy. How about a "Tiger rug?" Keep away from the mozzies, hurry home, were missing you already....Lots of love from Uncle Billy & Auntie Liz. |
| 2nd June 2007 Helen MacLeod | Exciting pictures - From: On Safari - The Big One Now I can't wait for my August safari. What fab photos and so lucky in what you saw. Do you have a whizzy type of camera, should I buy a new one before I go?! I am interested in your school too. I am a Reception teacher in UK. I lost my husband last summer and when my kids (15/17) leave home I think I would like to go and teach elsewhere. Do you recommend it? |
| 1st May 2007 Rach and Si | - From: Another half term in Africa Thanks for the message. We are working at The School of St Jude (Rachel teaches, I am Accountant) in Arusha and found out about this when we heard the head of the school being interviewed back in Australia a few years ago. We are here for a year. You can check out the school at www.schoolofstjude.co.tz. We stayed just near Jambiani when in Zanzibar when we stayed at Paje on the east coast. Nice part of Zanzibar but maybe a little quite as mainly locals and few tourists. There are a few resorts a little further up the beach but is a nice area. Do not know anything about Saadani, sorry. Let us know if you have any more questions. Lots of schools in Arusha area that probably require teachers also - as do most places |
| 1st May 2007 Caroline | Hello - From: The Busmans holiday to Lushoto Hi Simon & Rach, I have sent you a couple of emails already, one to your yahoo account - giving you details of my planned trip to Tanzania in July. Not sure if you have received them? Please let me know what email address I should be using. Thanks! Caroline (from Coke) |
| 22nd April 2007 DAISY1 | Zanzibar & teaching - From: Another half term in Africa Hi Rachel and Simon: Just signed on to travelblog as we are travelling from Canada to Kenya and Zanzibar in July (can hardly wait!) Three of us are teachers, so I am intrigued where you are teaching and how you got there. We intend to connect with the Medical Clinic in Jambiani and understand there is a school attached to the organization (people from Canada began the clinic) Can you tell us if you know anything of Saadani (Tent with a View) as we are considering doing a 3-4 day safari there and it is not cheap. Take care - have fun - hope the bug has left Rachel. B |
| 15th April 2007 RD | Vienna - From: Vienna and more Mozart What you describe as the town hall actually is the Parliament building, recently renovated and re-opened. The Vienna Town Hall is right next to the Parliament, a bit further north. |
| 4th March 2007 Rach and Si | - From: Arrival in Africa Hi Jessica, yes it would appear that in most african schools beatings can be the norm, but fortunately at our school its banned. With the kids knowing that phyiscal punishment is not on the agenda the teachers have to find other ways of keeping order in the classroom. |
| 22nd February 2007 jessica | schools - From: Arrival in Africa so wow these children realy get beaten in school africa is compleatly diffrent from our schools in america but to theme it must be toatly noramal. |
| 15th February 2007 Uncle Billy & Auntie lizzie | Cripes Mate! I thought you were on Holiday! - From: African Adventures Part 2 Cripes Si and Rach that routine over there is making me feel tired just reading it....I am sitting here sipping a port & lemon (real mans drink) thinking "You could do with a holiday away from your holiday"... looks fascinating though ... I saw that "Rice Rock" yum yum loverly.... So I guess you need some false teeth with the soft "Dunny Rolls" too. Back here in Blighty we are having a very mild winter.... with a few cold blasts..snowed down here in Sussex one day and I spun the old Volvo off the road...crash! bang! wallop! burst the front wheel spun all over the place, stayed upright and was glad to be in an old Volvo.. Mild again now the spring flowers are coming out and the bird song is deafening. Valentines night last night and Auntie Lizzie and I went to a folk club in Arundel where I played accordion and sung on stage. I said I would treat Her for valentines, well it did cost two quid each to get in. Nothing like spoiling the "Old Ducks". Keep em peeled, swot a mozzie for me and as they say in today's parlance "Enjoy".... Lots O love from your old Uncle Billy and Auntie Lizzie. |
| 24th January 2007 Veronyka | - From: Arrival in Africa Hi Rach & Simon, WOW!!! Sounds amazing - and VERY different to our schools here. The blackboard message and fines is quite scary - could you imagine if we even JOKINGLY suggested something like that here??? Rach - are there any resources you need that I could send over??? Either teaching texts or simple things like stickers, stamps etc that the kids might enjoy??? - Let me know. Keep up the good work both of you. V.xxx |
| 20th January 2007 Uncle Billy & Auntie Liz | Do you need anything? - From: Arrival in Africa Hi Simon & Rachel....Glad to see you are settling in and hope the mozzie net is usefull.. Is there anything you need? personal or School wise? pencils, Bic Biros, Protractors, anything? Best O Luck from Uncle Billy & Auntie Liz. |
| 18th January 2007 Susan Jones CCA | What can we do to help - From: Arrival in Africa Sounds like you are settling in well and it is a huge experience that you will never forget. Reading about the children and their backgrounds just wondering what we could do to help. simon - we talked before you left about sports equipment etc for football 9shirts , balls etc0 vene if it is just soemthing small we could send over that would be fun or something bigger eg books - can you think about it and see if there is an easy way to get something over and then suggest what could make a difference to you. Keep working on avoiding malaria Susan |
| 18th January 2007 Joe Laban | - From: Arrival in Africa Hi Simon & Rachel, Just read your story. Absolutely fascinating!!! Surprised that you have not set yourself up as the local Coke Vendor !! Good luck and keep up the great work you are doing. Regards, Joe Laban |
| 2nd January 2007 Veronyka | - From: Living and Working in London - Part 2 Hey Rach & Simon - great to 'catch-up' on your travels ... (the malaria tablet side-effects seem to be contagious ... reading your blog I've gone a strange shade of green - lol). Sounds like you're having a blast, and I'm sure Africa will be amazing. Can you believe we've all been out there in the world of teaching for a year now??? Take care, I look forward to hearing all about Tanzania in upcoming blog installments. Love Veronyka xxx (PS the Kluger's fab) |
| 6th October 2006 Veronyka | - From: Living and Working in London - Part 1 Hi guys, Have once again loved catching up on all your adventures. Congrats Simon on the BBC job - sounds very exciting indeed, and Rach - well done you for getting a block so quickly. Will send you a 'real' letter soon. (Yes, a REAL one - delivered by the postal service!!! LOL.) Take care and love to you both, V. xxx PS - am loving driving the Kluger - thanks again |
| 5th October 2006 Merrill | - From: Living and Working in London - Part 1 Glad you guys are having a great time. Have fun and will check your blogs often. Love from Ann and the kids |
| 4th October 2006 Derna | Enjoying your entries - From: Living and Working in London - Part 1 Hi to you both, Glad to hear you are both well and enjoying yourselves. I'm very much enjoying your entries. All the family look really well too. Send our regards. Your little love shack looks very romantic :) Look forward to the next entry. All my love Derna. |
| 25th August 2006 Kev Z | Nestle - From: Montreaux and the World Famous Jazz Festival ???? You saying you didn't venture up the road to the Nestle / Callier Chocolate Factory ???? I think i wouldn't be alive if I didn't take Jo there ! |
| 25th August 2006 Veronyka | - From: Prague - A Tale of Two Cities and a Fly As before, I have loved, loved , loved catching up on your travels - and can't wait for the next installment. Especially loved the pics of Vienna - at last somewhere I had been to and recognised beyond Catriona and pals LOL. You are both looking very relaxed and happy - eternal holidaying really suits you, pity it can't become a career move. In awe and envy - yours, Veronyka xxx |
| 19th August 2006 Xander | Dachau Concentration Camp Memoria - From: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Yes, the words 'humankind' or indeed 'human kind' is a fragile concept. It is not an abstract thought nor unidealatistic, however, when we see so much suffering in the world it is remarkable that there is peace at all in the international community. Truly, a worthwhile endeavour to pursue. PAX. |
| 16th August 2006 Alastair Miller | Bad Person - From: Montreaux and the World Famous Jazz Festival ???? How can you do this to us as we fall headlong into the CBP process!! |
| 9th August 2006 anonymous | - From: Interlaken - Almost as good as it gets waiting, waiting, waiting ... here we are a full month later and no more entries ... boohoo ... we can't afford to travel ourselves and are living viariously through you guys - too bad if you're having too much fun to be bothered sitting down and writing about your adventures, that's just pure selfishness on your parts - you are letting down your fans ... LOL Have LOVED reading your adventures thus far and hanging out for teh next installment. Take Care, Love Veronyka, Peter & the girls |
| 18th July 2006 Louie | Love the coke placement - From: Luxembourg Hi Just got to say that I love the coke placement in the pic of si with his lunch |
| 17th July 2006 Uncle Billy & Auntie Lizzie | G'Day from Uncle Bill & Auntie Liz - From: Off and Away Looks like your having a great time and not a Roo or Dingo in sight. Sure is going to be a Grand Europen Tour for your both. Auntie Liz and I are following you in August...driving down through the Rhine to Seefeld near Innsbruck in the Tirol for a week. If you get to Innsbruck Si & Rach take the Mountain Railway up to Seefeld and back...its fantastic....Drive carefully now....watch those bends...take care...Love & sloppy kisses from Uncle Billy and Auntie Liz..xxx.. |
| 17th July 2006 Uncle Billy | Great to see you having a good time. - From: A typical night at the pub Cripes me Old Mate Nephew and his lovely Bride Rachel you sure both look as though your having a great European Tour, and not a Roo or Dingo in sight Mate. Take it easy on those Alpine roads, those hair-pin bends can be very Hairy....Auntie Lizzie and meself are following in your foot steps at the end of August driving down through the Rhine to Seefeld in Austria (Near Innsbruck)...If you find yourselves in Innsbruck go up into Seefeld on the mountain railway and back...its fantastic...Take it easy no worries and lots of love and sloppy kisses from your Old Uncle Billy and Auntie Lizzie..xxx. |
| 17th July 2006 Derna | I am soooo jealous - From: Interlaken - Almost as good as it gets Hi there, What a fantastic entry so far. The places that you've visited are just spectacular. I wish that we could travel again (one day!). Glad to see and hear that you are having a wonderful time. Love to you both, Derna. |
| 12th July 2006 Rach and Si | Morgen from München - From: Off and Away Well I have to say I am very proud of you both and the journey you are about to undertake Prost from Germany - cant wait to see you |
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