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| 11th November 2009 freddy | beauty - From: Not another tropical beach..sigh... hello august I stay royal park for 10 days very confort,two month come again,good photo |
| 9th November 2009 liliram | I'm glad you went to Boracay! - From: Not another tropical beach..sigh... Hi Kris and Kate! Am glad you enjoyed Boracay. My family loves it there, too much that we never fail to go at least once a year. For some reason, I never blogged about it. Maybe I should, especially about the time we got "stranded" because of a typhoon. Oh yes, a typhoon. And everyone on the island partied as we worried when the next boat would come fetch us , or when food supplies (and alcohol) get depleted. ;-) Don't u just love the sugarfine sand in Boracay? Trust me, it was much more peaceful and fun before the place got developed. But such is the price of progress [:(] Come again when you get the chance. Send me a PM too....hopefully I'd be in town when you're around. |
| 2nd September 2009 Nas | Props - From: Nightspots in Haiphong I have to thank you for putting this page together, its my first time to Vietnam and Hai Phong. I am here for a short visit but really look foward to comming back for a longer period. This has been a one stop info shop for what and where to in Hai phong and I appreciate that so much. Who knew. Props Kris & Kate |
| 31st August 2009 Chris & Liz Penny | Happyt Birthday - From: Kris's 30th A very belated Happy 30th Kris! It looks like you had an amazing time! Dont' dream too much about England. We have had a lousy summer around Leeds. You are well out of it. We are off to see Chris' cousins in Canada on Friday. Starting off in Vancouver & Victoria, then travelling up Vancouver Island to a place called Tofino on the edge of rain forest. Then back to Victoria and Vancouver. 2 nights in Vancouver and then travelling by the Rocky Mountaineer Train across to Calgary ( 2 day journey through the Rocky's). One cousin lives in Victoria and the rest of the family at Red Deer near Calgary. Lots of trips planned - whale and bear watching, family parties et. We are very excited. We loved it last time we were there, 15 years ago, but did not see BC. We almost emigrated to Canada when we were first married - are glad that we did'nt (we think!) but it is an amazing country. Looking forward to seeing you at Christmas. Know that Trish & Graham miss you lots With love & God Bless, Chris & Liz |
| 31st August 2009 PA Leslie | I know it's too late!! - From: Kris's 30th But Happy Birthday Chris...30...you are a teenager! |
| 3rd August 2009 raoul | would you help me please. - From: Nightspots in Haiphong Hello me and my wife plan to go to vietnam for a month in december. How much money should we bring? And is it a good time to go south vietnam that is. Thank you for your information have a safe trip. |
| 9th June 2009 Rat on the Road | Give us a clue - From: Our so-called Life Phuong Hang... which one of us was your teacher? From which class? |
| 8th June 2009 Phuong Hang | My teacher - From: Our so-called Life Hello my teacher . Hehe . Do you know me ? Hehe . You has gone to BigC . It's so interesting . I miss you and my friends in Apollo school . I'll study in there 2 after 2 years |
| 4th May 2009 Clare | - From: On stage in Haiphong City and meeting old friends Hello! You two look like you're having a great time. Many thanks to Kate for the pics and comments in my hen book. Will look forward to showing you it when you next visit blighty xxx |
| 2nd May 2009 Squem | Cutting Edge... - From: Our so-called Life Cutting Edge and Energy... don't you love the lives of an ESL teacher?! tho it's kinda cool to think of you guys on the other side of the world using the same books... |
| 6th April 2009 PA Leslie | Hi - From: Our so-called Life Seems you are enjoying your time...that's a lot of teaching hours each week! If you go down to Saigon, let me know, I'm there few days every month. |
| 3rd April 2009 Canadian Capers | Now that has brought back some memories... - From: It's new year again...?? Let's go to Hoi An... ..I stayed in Hoi An for a week back in 2004. You have a picture there of a restaurant I ate in. Its mad to think of you both tracing steps in places I have been on the other side of the World! I love reading your stories and its mint to see you both turning it into a way of life. Keep them coming. Charese. |
| 7th March 2009 Rat on the Road | I stand corrected - From: Chuc Mung Nam Moi Ok, thanks anonymous. We learn something new every day!! |
| 6th March 2009 anonymous | - From: Chuc Mung Nam Moi Hi there! Oh, no. Tet is NOT the same celebration as Chinese New Year. There are some variations, so just say it is similar only. For example, in 1983 Tet was 1 month later than Chinese's. Some year recently (I don't remember exactly), it was 1 day earlier. Also, 2011 will be Year of the Cat (Chinese's: Year of the Rabbit). |
| 7th January 2009 Mark Allen | Thats wee in that there bottle - From: Oh for the love of Abba Is the beer nice ? |
| 7th January 2009 Mark Allen | Hahahahaha - From: I'm dreaming of a white Christmas Are the lyrics nothings gonna change I'm george benson ahahhahahahahaha I'm laughing so hard hahahahahah |
| 7th January 2009 Mark Allen | Looks sweeeet ! - From: Hi Haiphong Decent setup there like |
| 1st December 2008 liz penny | - From: Trouble in Bangkok... Oh dear! Sorry to hear your travels have been delayed again. The news re Bangkok was worrying so very pleased you are both not at the airport. Good luck! |
| 4th November 2008 stu | - From: There will always be an England..(at least I hope so, because that's where my post goes) I hope you sued Bournmouth city Council. And I also ope you have great times out there in foreignland! |
| 2nd November 2008 liz penny | Happy Birthday Kate - From: There will always be an England..(at least I hope so, because that's where my post goes) Hope that you enjoyed your birthday. Glad to hear that your foot finally healed and you managed to set off on your travels again. Good luck and keep the blogs flowing |
| 18th September 2008 Stu | - From: Land of hope and glory...and pasties, proper beer and disappointing summer weather Any time folks. |
| 13th September 2008 arnon | hello my friend - From: Semana Santa processions hello kris, you look good. Ha Ha Ha... every at Thailand miss kate and you too. |
| 11th September 2008 Heather | So Jealous - From: The Bourne Mouth Identity I love your blog Kate and Kris (I doubt very much that Dan ever reads it but I do try and keep him in the loop.) Anyway...what's next??? |
| 9th June 2008 Michael | Pineapple - From: In Spain with a beard we bought a pineapple and then saw that it was called 'Monica'. I think I'm going to name all my future children after pineapples |
| 8th May 2008 kakotas | god save your queen - From: In Spain with a beard you are simply assholes!! |
| 7th April 2008 stu | - From: Semana Santa processions I have to say, the KKK took the look and made it their own, kinda like the Nazi's nicking the swastika from peaceful types. Those hooded dudes look damn scary. |
| 23rd March 2008 Arnon | Ha Ha Ha - From: We're off to sunny Spain... I like beer too. How are you. |
| 4th March 2008 Jack White | you send me... - From: Seat Toledo ...to Toledo |
| 31st January 2008 SamC | Thailand - From: Living La Vida Loca...(Come on!) ahhh...bet you're missing being run over by shops though & pigshead. Trotters...pah! Sounds fantastic! Good luck with it all & don't forget to visit us on your holidays in Thailand. You are obligated you know.... Sam x |
| 27th January 2008 Mark Allen | Was awesome too see you guys ... - From: This Is England Hey, getting all weepy looking back on the pictures. Hope too see you soon. |
| 9th January 2008 SamC | Thailand! - From: The final furlong..... Pretty good summing up of Thailand in a paragraph....fungal infections??? No please don't tell me! Enjoy Spain. You'll be trilingual! |
| 16th November 2007 Charese | Superb - From: Chilly Sapa Hey guys!! Have just had a mint half hour looking through your photo's. Its taken me right down memory lane to my days in Vietnam and Cambodia! Things look wicked over there. Let us know on the blog what you are planning to do over the next 6 months....Take Care...Charese X |
| 11th September 2007 Jacques | Bald bloke - From: The Happy Couple That bald bloke with the widow's peaks sounds like a right puff ! I'm not surprised that he's scared of butterflies. |
| 11th September 2007 Banger Allen | Two Days Before ... - From: The Happy Couple http://vmphoto.photobox.co.uk/album/6249076?c_album=6249076&page=all |
| 9th September 2007 Mark | Wicked night - From: The Happy Couple Twas a crazy night on the friday. Looking forward to seeing you 2 in december! |
| 15th August 2007 michael | happy birthday again - From: Birthday in Bangkok Hey Kris, I know I happy birthday-ed you on Facebook already but this seems more special. It's great being drunk in fornt of one's girlfriend's parents eh? Not that I've done it. I was nastily hung over when meeting Monica's parents for the first time, though. They just thought that I was respecting their culture by not accepting their wine or much food and then vomiting on her dad's shoes. That last bit was made up. |
| 20th July 2007 Rat on the Road | Oh yeah - From: Teacher Respect Day Did we forget to mention we had to knight them into the British Empire as welL |
| 9th July 2007 Stu | - From: Teacher Respect Day Kate, you appear to be wielding a sword in one of the pictures. But then again you have no nose in that one....... |
| 30th April 2007 Stu | - From: Back to school Make sure you teach those americans how to speak proper like. Ye knaa what ah mean leik! |
| 20th April 2007 Michael Huges | a comment - From: Let's go away for a while, you and I... It all looks very nice and makes me want to go on holiday again. I just got back from three weeks in Japan on Sunday and am finding going back to work rather a drag! Hey, if you need to do another visa hop to Cambodia, I really recommend going to Siem Reap, where Angkor Watt is. It's really good to cycle round or get a bloke on a scooter to drive you about. The temples half consumed by trees are good and I like them. |
| 28th March 2007 Mark and Val | thanks! - From: Trat, Trat and double Trat It was good fun hangin with you cats. Take care and keep up the blog. Mark and Val |
| 26th March 2007 Rat on the Road | Directions - From: Monkeys to Elephants... Hi Sue, the elephant camp is near Silverlake vineyard (www.silverlakethai.com), directly opposite the Khoa Chee Chan Buddha image. You can get there by heading along Sukhumvit Road out of Pattaya and in the opposite direction to Bangkok. Watch out for the blue sign for Silverlake on your left and follow these to the camp. It's pretty straight forward. You can drop by anytime for an elephant ride, but if you're interested in a bit more - perhaps doing a half day of mahout training - drop us a line for more details! Cheers Sue and thanks for your interest! |
| 24th March 2007 liz penny | Family News - From: Monkeys to Elephants... Hi Dr Kiss and Dr Kit! So pleased that you continue to love your experiences. Just thought that I would let you know that Claire and Dan have a second son. Born early Tuesday 20th March. Called Benjamino Oliver Patane but will be known as Ben. Weighed 6lbs 3oz. I will be travelling to and fro to London for a few weeks. After that we will be having a week in Tuscany in May walking between the hill towns through Chianti country! Love to you both, Auntie Liz |
| 23rd March 2007 Sue | Forever Elephants - From: Monkeys to Elephants... we are going to Pattaya in may.. can you give me directions to the camp so we can support it please? |
| 17th March 2007 Rat on the Road | Its a guy called Kop with the burned trousers - From: Festivals and families we dont let Kris play with fire. Will see how well green curry soup travels in the post then. Expect a soggy smelly envelope sometime soon! |
| 16th March 2007 Phill & Charese | Tom Ka Gai - From: Festivals and families Hey guys! The thai cooking looks amazing; rather than waiting for you to cook us it in the future, I'll keep an eye on some food offerings arriving in the post for the 'Phill's hunger' spirit. I'm so jealous that Kris had some shorts to burn. Any fire near my legs would have to penetrate jeans, long johns and my now leather-esque skin. Keep up the good work and stay cool! |
| 28th February 2007 Sel | Jungle has massive ears!!! - From: Finally meeting the monkeys Jungle is an awesome name for a dog!!! |
| 23rd February 2007 Rat on the Road | - From: Finally meeting the monkeys If you give them nuts |
| 22nd February 2007 Mark | Monkeys - From: Finally meeting the monkeys Can you touch them ? |
| 12th February 2007 Mark | Cats - From: Kuching, Cats and Colonialism Is this where the crazy cat lady from simpsons comes from do u think ? |
| 19th January 2007 liz penny | Wow!! - From: Meeting the big ginger guys in the jungle.... You will have to write a book when you come home and include all the lovely photos. Good luck for the next adventure, whatever and wherever it is. |
| 6th January 2007 Liz & Chris Penny | Happy New Year - From: Happy 2007 from Singapore Take care and continue to enjoy your travels in 2007. |
| 28th December 2006 liz penny | Happy Christmas - From: Merry Christmas from the Tropics We missed you on Boxing Day Kate. We have been wondering how you were getting on in Singapore. Frog does'nt sound as tasty as turkey for Christmas dinner! We have lots of frogs in the garden, living in the strawberry bed- sort of mingling with all the cats, so I definately could'nt eat them. Mind you, they can't be worse than octipus and I ate those in Sicily. |
| 22nd December 2006 Stu | Happy Christmas - From: On an island in the sun, we'll be playin' and havin' fun... Have a lovely "Christmas In The Tropics" (Registered Trademark) you two. Hope you don't miss the freezing fog and drizzle too much. Stu |
| 13th December 2006 Kate D | - From: Bangkok, Part II: The Return I like the tash Kris, think it's a look you could definitely pull off! Kind of Sherlock Holmes, suits you. Hope you're feeling better soon Kate xx |
| 6th December 2006 michael H | puns - From: Easy as Pai Those puns are pai-brilliant! |
| 28th November 2006 The bromleys | - From: Easy as Pai Now weve got the hang of finding and using this travelblog thing its a superb idea, great to see you are both having such an amazing time, everything you've written about so far and took photos of looks such an experience & at times hilarious!! Chang mai's bizzarre bazaar sounded so funny and the elephants & friends foundation looks a great cause, the photos are brill. Compared to what you are having to tell us, theres no news that comes close really from here! Keep up the great stories, Carry on enjoying yourselves & stay safe. |
| 24th November 2006 Alan Tickhill | Hi - From: Chiang Mai's Bizarre Bazaar Hi Folks, Sure you don't know me Kate, but Kris can tell you who I am- that weird bloke from rentokil who used to engage Kris in discussions about convergence or other stuff whether he wanted to or not. Hope your adventures continue good, keep your travelogue going, and maybe we'll meet up again if you ever return to wet, cold and dreary England. Best wishes, Alan T. |
| 24th November 2006 Kate D | - From: By 'eck it's Gorgeous I'll suggest the honeymoon thing to Greg, though he's just seen the picture of Kris with a bug in his mouth, might have put him off - don't know! |
| 24th November 2006 Rat on the Road | To Kate D - From: By 'eck it's Gorgeous Yep, having a cool time, about time you were jealous after us being jealous of you living it up in Madrid. Hope the wedding plans are going well, thought of a honeymoon in Thailand? |
| 24th November 2006 Rat on the Road | No sliding Im afraid - From: Bridge over the river Kwai We missed the sliding down rocks into fishes pool, we were looking for monkeys! Ah well. Glad you are enjoying our tales. Hope you are good. |
| 24th November 2006 Rat on the Road | Its on its way - From: Say 'no no no' to strangers We have sent you a postcard, no worries, its on its way over the continents as we speak. Of course Pudsey is exciting - but obviously less so without us?? Hope all is good, dog is waggy and the wedding plans are going ok. |
| 22nd November 2006 Kate D | Hey guys! - From: By 'eck it's Gorgeous Just been catching up on your adventures and am generally very jeaous! So happy for you guys though, sounds like you're having a wicked time! Happy very very belated b'day too Kate - you know I'm crap :) |
| 22nd November 2006 nicola | - From: By 'eck it's Gorgeous I went to Thailand for my holiday and done most of the things you done. Its fab isnt it? now I am divorced and am helping my new boyfriend write about the bridge over the river kwai and put the facts into a presentation. Its bringing back memories of the fab but all so different holiday that I had in 2001. |
| 18th November 2006 stu | cholera - From: Bridge over the river Kwai yeah, it was just a dicky tummy. I felt rubbish for 2 days though! |
| 18th November 2006 Reet | Love it! - From: Where the farang and the elephants roam... I loved the blog guys... will definately look into it when in Thailand .. Thanks again for the heads up on VN! xx |
| 18th November 2006 Rat on the Road | You got Cholera in New York?? - From: Bridge over the river Kwai Or was it just a dicky tummy and are you being typically dramatic?? |
| 17th November 2006 Lisa | Memories - From: Bridge over the river Kwai Wow, reading this is bringing back so many memories of when we went to Thailand! You're doing the same things we did and saying the same things about it! Spooky! Great to read how you're doing (esp when I'm supposed to be working!), even though it's making me want to leave this miserable country. Did you slide down the rock into the pool with the bity fish at Erawan? Love Lisa xx |
| 16th November 2006 Stu | I don't eat invertebrates for fun you know.... - From: Bridge over the river Kwai I ate a fly the other day but that was by accident. Actually, I think I sort f inhaled it more than ate it. How come you get to goto Thailand and eat invertebrates without dying whereas I goto the civilized megopolis, New York City, and immediately get cholera? I guess I lack the tough northerner constitution. Is elephant camp like celebrity fat camp? |
| 15th November 2006 Helen | Hello! - From: Say 'no no no' to strangers Glad you guys are having a good time, the pictures are cool! This site is a great idea, it's nice to see what you're up to. Don't forget Pudsey is very exciting too - I've been walking the dog in the rain!!! Where's our postcard? (you managed one from Peterlee) Have a great time and take care, will post again soon Love - Helen |
| 13th November 2006 Liz & Chris | Can't believe you have actually gone! - From: Escape from the Rat Race Glad you got off at last. Hope the trip lives up to expectations. Look forward to hearing about your adventures. |
| 8th November 2006 Michael | a comment - From: Always look on the bright side of life Your delay must be most frustrating, the rats and I hope you get to Thailand soon. Here's a useful tip: when you get to Bangkok, if you are going to a temple and someone says its closed and that you should go on their boat/rickshaw/bicycle instead, say "yaaarr boIIocks, haway!" ...and do a merry dance. |
| 3rd November 2006 Val Monk | Where's Kate? - From: Escape from the Rat Race Common Kate! Where's ya pics? You ain't been in the wild long enough yet to be embarressed about having a pic taken! Seriously guys - I envy you! Wish I had the guts to up sticks and wander around the world myself! Instead, I like my security and go for lovely vacations instead! A different experience altogether I'm sure! I look forward to reading all about your journeys! take care both! x |
| 2nd November 2006 Helen | Check you out - From: Escape from the Rat Race Kris your beautiful white rentokil suit p*sses excellence! Why are there no pictures of Kate asleep in a sombrero hat? I'm hoping the bo-Jangles pictures make it - Helen xx |
| 2nd November 2006 dan and heather | Beaut outfit dude - From: Escape from the Rat Race All the best guys, you will have a great time. Just one question, will the blog not let kates picture on, or has she got really hairy since i last saw her? |
| 25th October 2006 Phil | Species name change imminent - From: Escape from the Rat Race Soon to be known as Mouldy Langur monkeys once Kris gets near 'em! |
| 23rd October 2006 Stu | Those monkeys look scary - From: Escape from the Rat Race I wouldn't wanna go anywhere near them. Look at those teeth! |
