Rayma and Doug's Guestbook
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Date: 25th May 2010
Mourning the end of your blog!
Hi Rayma and Doug, I will truly miss the fantastic travel stories and photos! I'm very glad we got to have some time together and a great dinner in NYC earlier this year. And I'm glad you're back safe and sound, and ready to resume life (although I'm sure it's a hole new life with a baby on the way!). Keep in touch. Sean
From Blog: Homecoming
Mourning the end of your blog!
Hi Rayma and Doug, I will truly miss the fantastic travel stories and photos! I'm very glad we got to have some time together and a great dinner in NYC earlier this year. And I'm glad you're back safe and sound, and ready to resume life (although I'm sure it's a hole new life with a baby on the way!). Keep in touch. Sean
From Blog: Homecoming
Date: 25th May 2010
such a gift
Thank-you, Doug and Rayma, for staying in touch through this superbly written, witty, educational, personal blog. You've shared your adventure and your lives with us. You've allowed us to know you even better. I'm so happy for you both and the little one who will join you soon. He's a lucky little guy to have you two. love Mary Pelham
From Blog: Homecoming
such a gift
Thank-you, Doug and Rayma, for staying in touch through this superbly written, witty, educational, personal blog. You've shared your adventure and your lives with us. You've allowed us to know you even better. I'm so happy for you both and the little one who will join you soon. He's a lucky little guy to have you two. love Mary Pelham
From Blog: Homecoming
Date: 25th May 2010
LA 100524
Hey, Kids, Nice finish. I'm sure it give you as much closure as it does us readers. Thanks. I agree that the relationships incubated during hard times are the most solid and resilient. That means my people at Motorola doing the factory start-up, UT with Doug, and Doug and Tre during 1996/7. It is always good to get back with those people. Looking forward to seeing y'all again soon. Take care, Leif
From Blog: Homecoming
LA 100524
Hey, Kids, Nice finish. I'm sure it give you as much closure as it does us readers. Thanks. I agree that the relationships incubated during hard times are the most solid and resilient. That means my people at Motorola doing the factory start-up, UT with Doug, and Doug and Tre during 1996/7. It is always good to get back with those people. Looking forward to seeing y'all again soon. Take care, Leif
From Blog: Homecoming
Date: 13th April 2010
Toowies
I can still taste the Toowies beer from Greysmouth. Sounds like you guys are really enjoying yourselves. Stay safe. Jim
From Blog: Southern Comfort
Toowies
I can still taste the Toowies beer from Greysmouth. Sounds like you guys are really enjoying yourselves. Stay safe. Jim
From Blog: Southern Comfort
Date: 9th April 2010
Just checked in to see what you had to say about our wonderful New Zealand. Glad you enjoyed your time in the North Island, I'll check back in a week or so to see what you got up to in the South!
From Blog: Black Sheep
Just checked in to see what you had to say about our wonderful New Zealand. Glad you enjoyed your time in the North Island, I'll check back in a week or so to see what you got up to in the South!
From Blog: Black Sheep
Date: 23rd March 2010
an exotic peek
Thank-you for another peek at an exotic land. Your descriptions are wonderful. I recommend incorporating that dance into your lives so that when you're mad at each other, you precipitate gales of laughter instead!! How's the stowaway...and it's mother?? What a grand incubation period - adventurous and happy and filled with wonder. I hope you'd understand if I tried to paint one of these photos. Your photography is so clear and crisp and the subjects are wonderful! love to you both Mary Pelham
From Blog: Black Sheep
an exotic peek
Thank-you for another peek at an exotic land. Your descriptions are wonderful. I recommend incorporating that dance into your lives so that when you're mad at each other, you precipitate gales of laughter instead!! How's the stowaway...and it's mother?? What a grand incubation period - adventurous and happy and filled with wonder. I hope you'd understand if I tried to paint one of these photos. Your photography is so clear and crisp and the subjects are wonderful! love to you both Mary Pelham
From Blog: Black Sheep
Date: 21st March 2010
Congratulations
I am so thrilled for you both. How exciting. Hope you are not overdoing it. I really hope toget to HK next year as I have given up work. Any spare room going at your place? Take care lol xxx
From Blog: Stowaway!
Congratulations
I am so thrilled for you both. How exciting. Hope you are not overdoing it. I really hope toget to HK next year as I have given up work. Any spare room going at your place? Take care lol xxx
From Blog: Stowaway!
Date: 13th March 2010
Perfection
This stowaway must be perfection itself. It chose two very loving, adventurous, passionate people to begin its journey. I can't wait to meet this wise old soul.
From Blog: Stowaway!
Perfection
This stowaway must be perfection itself. It chose two very loving, adventurous, passionate people to begin its journey. I can't wait to meet this wise old soul.
From Blog: Stowaway!
Date: 11th March 2010
Re
Very nice - makes one want to visit! Hasta, Leif
From Blog: Forays into Buenos Aires
Re
Very nice - makes one want to visit! Hasta, Leif
From Blog: Forays into Buenos Aires
Date: 11th March 2010
oh, to travel with Rayma and Doug
Your travelogue is so well-informed, interesting and amusing. I want to see the world with you two. Buenos Aires sounds wonderful. Rayma, how're you holding up carrying a little one along? I am still so happy for your visit at Christmas time. Thank-you for so generously sharing your life and travels. Pax Mary Pelham
From Blog: Forays into Buenos Aires
oh, to travel with Rayma and Doug
Your travelogue is so well-informed, interesting and amusing. I want to see the world with you two. Buenos Aires sounds wonderful. Rayma, how're you holding up carrying a little one along? I am still so happy for your visit at Christmas time. Thank-you for so generously sharing your life and travels. Pax Mary Pelham
From Blog: Forays into Buenos Aires
Date: 28th February 2010
stow away
Raymes / Doug, Congrats on the stow away. Your trip in S. America looks great. We are following your footsteps. JP
From Blog: Strait to Argentina
stow away
Raymes / Doug, Congrats on the stow away. Your trip in S. America looks great. We are following your footsteps. JP
From Blog: Strait to Argentina
Date: 19th February 2010
Wonderful
Your trip around the southern tip of the american continent sounds fantastic. We once almost got there but then could not take the time. So enjoy every minute of this special opportunity. We love following you around! Love. Elena
From Blog: Strait to Argentina
Wonderful
Your trip around the southern tip of the american continent sounds fantastic. We once almost got there but then could not take the time. So enjoy every minute of this special opportunity. We love following you around! Love. Elena
From Blog: Strait to Argentina
Date: 18th February 2010
I'm so glad you guys made it back to South America and are having a good time! How long will you guys be here?
From Blog: Strait to Argentina
I'm so glad you guys made it back to South America and are having a good time! How long will you guys be here?
From Blog: Strait to Argentina
Date: 18th February 2010
Fantastic story
Guys, I dont get to read all your blogs but when I do I cant stop laughing from the humour and amazed by the photos and sooooooo jelous of the expereince you are sharing together! Fantastic blogs.. so pleased you are doing this so that others can live vicariously through you all in the hope that we too will make decisions on our own travels based on your tales. Life in Hong Kong is good, albeit cold, was just in New York last week during the storm and coming back here where we are not used to the cold was a surprise. Take care and continue onward and upward (or downward if you are where I think you are). Matthew.. P.S. Happy 40th..no addiitonal comments required.
From Blog: Strait to Argentina
Fantastic story
Guys, I dont get to read all your blogs but when I do I cant stop laughing from the humour and amazed by the photos and sooooooo jelous of the expereince you are sharing together! Fantastic blogs.. so pleased you are doing this so that others can live vicariously through you all in the hope that we too will make decisions on our own travels based on your tales. Life in Hong Kong is good, albeit cold, was just in New York last week during the storm and coming back here where we are not used to the cold was a surprise. Take care and continue onward and upward (or downward if you are where I think you are). Matthew.. P.S. Happy 40th..no addiitonal comments required.
From Blog: Strait to Argentina
Date: 14th February 2010
Doug, This is a lovely and touching tribute to your Dad. I loved the photos too x
From Blog: Alan Gatewood Wenger
Doug, This is a lovely and touching tribute to your Dad. I loved the photos too x
From Blog: Alan Gatewood Wenger
Date: 25th January 2010
Glad you are alright!!
Nice update, glad everything is OK and you are enjoying yourselves. How is the cruise going? Miss you both. Mom
From Blog: Santiago, Chilling.
Glad you are alright!!
Nice update, glad everything is OK and you are enjoying yourselves. How is the cruise going? Miss you both. Mom
From Blog: Santiago, Chilling.
Date: 24th January 2010
Ahh...enlightenment
I've been there. The point at which you realize the inflection point in ones life determines future satisfaction. At this juncture is a decision and a realization of who you are and what you want from life. And, yes, this passage is mostly noted by a brief meet with fatal consequences. Congratulations, grasshopper. The South American version of redneck rampage is also funny - "Get Offa Mah Land!" Love you guys, Leif
From Blog: Santiago, Chilling.
Ahh...enlightenment
I've been there. The point at which you realize the inflection point in ones life determines future satisfaction. At this juncture is a decision and a realization of who you are and what you want from life. And, yes, this passage is mostly noted by a brief meet with fatal consequences. Congratulations, grasshopper. The South American version of redneck rampage is also funny - "Get Offa Mah Land!" Love you guys, Leif
From Blog: Santiago, Chilling.
Date: 24th January 2010
Hi from England
Dear Doug and Rayma Thank you for sharing your experiences. We too liked Chile very much and it brought back memories of Atacama desert, Terra del Fuego and Easter Island. You are much more adventurous than we ever were with your daring feats. Glad to know that you are well and enjoying your extended honey-moon. We had a cruise from Barcelona to Mumbai befor Christmas and in mi-Feb we cruise from Singapore to Mumbai. I am a guest lecturer on board and Jenny is invited by the shipping company too. Lots of love to you both and keep in touch. Rami
From Blog: Santiago, Chilling.
Hi from England
Dear Doug and Rayma Thank you for sharing your experiences. We too liked Chile very much and it brought back memories of Atacama desert, Terra del Fuego and Easter Island. You are much more adventurous than we ever were with your daring feats. Glad to know that you are well and enjoying your extended honey-moon. We had a cruise from Barcelona to Mumbai befor Christmas and in mi-Feb we cruise from Singapore to Mumbai. I am a guest lecturer on board and Jenny is invited by the shipping company too. Lots of love to you both and keep in touch. Rami
From Blog: Santiago, Chilling.
Date: 20th November 2009
Headed Back to HK..
Hey Guys, Funny you should mention Lantau. When I ws there in Sept, I went to go see the "largest seated outdoor Buddha". First, DON'T take the bus...way too long. Take that nice tram. Second observation is that I can see why you paraglide there; the whole island is like one large 60 degree takeoff ramp. Beautiful natural beaches too. Anyway, I am heaed back to HK on Dec. 10-11, though I am pretty certain you two will still be on your walkabout. Enjoy (I am still insanely jeaoulous). sean
From Blog: Planet Brazil
Headed Back to HK..
Hey Guys, Funny you should mention Lantau. When I ws there in Sept, I went to go see the "largest seated outdoor Buddha". First, DON'T take the bus...way too long. Take that nice tram. Second observation is that I can see why you paraglide there; the whole island is like one large 60 degree takeoff ramp. Beautiful natural beaches too. Anyway, I am heaed back to HK on Dec. 10-11, though I am pretty certain you two will still be on your walkabout. Enjoy (I am still insanely jeaoulous). sean
From Blog: Planet Brazil
Date: 18th November 2009
He raised a great son
Your memories are touching, they will get you through all the hard times. It's apparent that you were the star of his life and his best work. Your words are testimonial to his love for you and the love that you so freely give. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
From Blog: Alan Gatewood Wenger
He raised a great son
Your memories are touching, they will get you through all the hard times. It's apparent that you were the star of his life and his best work. Your words are testimonial to his love for you and the love that you so freely give. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
From Blog: Alan Gatewood Wenger
Date: 17th November 2009
Your Dad
I was so moved by your tribute to your Dad, Doug, that I felt I just had to tell you. He must have been a wonderful person to have as a father and he too must have felt the same way about his son. Thanks for sharing it with us all. We hope you are both recovering from the shock of your Dad's death and look forward sometime in the future to talking to you both about him. Love from us both. Derek and Dee
From Blog: Alan Gatewood Wenger
Your Dad
I was so moved by your tribute to your Dad, Doug, that I felt I just had to tell you. He must have been a wonderful person to have as a father and he too must have felt the same way about his son. Thanks for sharing it with us all. We hope you are both recovering from the shock of your Dad's death and look forward sometime in the future to talking to you both about him. Love from us both. Derek and Dee
From Blog: Alan Gatewood Wenger
Date: 16th November 2009
Agreat loss in your lives
Doug and Rayma-I'm saddened to hear about your father. He reminded me of my father and his brothers, born and raised in Texas, slow talking and interested in the environment and nature. It will take time to adjust but he will always be present in your memories. Take what you have learned from him and use it in your life. You will feel his presence in all that you do. May the rest of your trip be filled with reflections on the man who made your life whole.
From Blog: Alan Gatewood Wenger
Agreat loss in your lives
Doug and Rayma-I'm saddened to hear about your father. He reminded me of my father and his brothers, born and raised in Texas, slow talking and interested in the environment and nature. It will take time to adjust but he will always be present in your memories. Take what you have learned from him and use it in your life. You will feel his presence in all that you do. May the rest of your trip be filled with reflections on the man who made your life whole.
From Blog: Alan Gatewood Wenger
Elena and Piffi
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Good to be home, ehh???
We will miss your adventures around the world but we are happy to know that you are well "resettled" into your life in Hong Kong. How is Rayma ? Looking forward to hearing from you, a big hug from us all. The Grossis of Florence
From Blog: Homecoming