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Date: 1st September 2006
What?
I didn't know you guys went to NYC. Great pictures.
From Blog: New York, New York
What?
I didn't know you guys went to NYC. Great pictures.
From Blog: New York, New York
Date: 16th June 2006
Funny
Hehe... This was pretty funny to read. I myself is from Uppsala. And I live very close to the Cathedral. It was fun reading about Stockholm cause my parents are from there and I`ve lived in Uppsala all my life, but I do visit Stockholm sometimes. I`m glad you liked Sweden 'cause I really love this country and I don`t think to many people see the beauty of It.
From Blog: Stockholm
Funny
Hehe... This was pretty funny to read. I myself is from Uppsala. And I live very close to the Cathedral. It was fun reading about Stockholm cause my parents are from there and I`ve lived in Uppsala all my life, but I do visit Stockholm sometimes. I`m glad you liked Sweden 'cause I really love this country and I don`t think to many people see the beauty of It.
From Blog: Stockholm
Date: 18th April 2006
nice journal
Hi, really liked the review of Berlin. Sound like you are somebody after my owm ilk only I rarely travel alone. I have visited Berlin 5 times now and find there is always something more to behold. For example if you had gone into the Sony building there is the most amazing film memorabilia hall, including an entrance hall full of mirrors that gives the impression you are walking on a narrow causeway suspend over nothing.
From Blog: Berlin
nice journal
Hi, really liked the review of Berlin. Sound like you are somebody after my owm ilk only I rarely travel alone. I have visited Berlin 5 times now and find there is always something more to behold. For example if you had gone into the Sony building there is the most amazing film memorabilia hall, including an entrance hall full of mirrors that gives the impression you are walking on a narrow causeway suspend over nothing.
From Blog: Berlin
Date: 6th April 2006
Ahhh, sorry, I was sure my guide said it was Haakan, but guides are very often wrong, and too quickly hashed up. Or for some silly reason they changed the name for English, which would make no sense seeing as how it's a name, but oh well. Haakon :) I plead ignorance on the Rådhus thing. I learned a little Swedish, but a lot of the complexities go right over my head, and Norwegian and Danish are indeed somewhat different. Thanks for clearing the meaning up, as that does make a LOT more sense. Cheers Jon!
From Blog: Oslo
Ahhh, sorry, I was sure my guide said it was Haakan, but guides are very often wrong, and too quickly hashed up. Or for some silly reason they changed the name for English, which would make no sense seeing as how it's a name, but oh well. Haakon :) I plead ignorance on the Rådhus thing. I learned a little Swedish, but a lot of the complexities go right over my head, and Norwegian and Danish are indeed somewhat different. Thanks for clearing the meaning up, as that does make a LOT more sense. Cheers Jon!
From Blog: Oslo
Date: 2nd April 2006
corrections
The King was called Haakon not Haakan and Rådhus does not mean red house it means advice/council house literally. Red house would be Rødhus or Raudhus.
From Blog: Oslo
corrections
The King was called Haakon not Haakan and Rådhus does not mean red house it means advice/council house literally. Red house would be Rødhus or Raudhus.
From Blog: Oslo
Date: 10th February 2006
Hmm
Thanks Tom! I did read The Iliad awhile back, but didn't remember that all too well. I guess it blended in with the many hundreds of written deaths. I suspect that the silly movie that came out not too long ago muddled me up a little on how things went. Ah well, it was still a nice sculpture!
From Blog: Florence, the city of flowers.
Hmm
Thanks Tom! I did read The Iliad awhile back, but didn't remember that all too well. I guess it blended in with the many hundreds of written deaths. I suspect that the silly movie that came out not too long ago muddled me up a little on how things went. Ah well, it was still a nice sculpture!
From Blog: Florence, the city of flowers.
Date: 2nd February 2006
Sculpture of Menelaus and Patroclus
"There was also a cool one of Menelaus supporting Patroclus after dealing the killing blow, this dates back from the 4th century BC, rather old." Hi Ryan, This statement from your blog isn't quite right. If you go back and read the writings of Homer, Menelaus did not kill Patroclus. Patroclus was killed by Euphorbus. Menelaus, upon hearing of the death of Patroclus, ran to the front line of battle to retrieve the body. Finding Menelaus standing over the body of Patroclus, Euphorbus challenged Menelaus to draw his spear, but before he did, Euphorbus struck first. The spear was deflected by Menelaus' armour. Menelaus struck back and ran Euphorbus through the neck with his spear and killed him.
From Blog: Florence, the city of flowers.
Sculpture of Menelaus and Patroclus
"There was also a cool one of Menelaus supporting Patroclus after dealing the killing blow, this dates back from the 4th century BC, rather old." Hi Ryan, This statement from your blog isn't quite right. If you go back and read the writings of Homer, Menelaus did not kill Patroclus. Patroclus was killed by Euphorbus. Menelaus, upon hearing of the death of Patroclus, ran to the front line of battle to retrieve the body. Finding Menelaus standing over the body of Patroclus, Euphorbus challenged Menelaus to draw his spear, but before he did, Euphorbus struck first. The spear was deflected by Menelaus' armour. Menelaus struck back and ran Euphorbus through the neck with his spear and killed him.
From Blog: Florence, the city of flowers.
Date: 27th January 2006
Haha...thnx for a fun report, had a few laughs while reading it. Glad you appreciated the stay in my hometown.
From Blog: Stockholm
Haha...thnx for a fun report, had a few laughs while reading it. Glad you appreciated the stay in my hometown.
From Blog: Stockholm
Date: 22nd September 2005
:)
Loved your story about Stockholm.. If you loved that city, you truly need to come to Gothenbourg.. It is the best city in Sweden, let me tell you .. :) *hugs you dearly* Ybbie
From Blog: Stockholm
:)
Loved your story about Stockholm.. If you loved that city, you truly need to come to Gothenbourg.. It is the best city in Sweden, let me tell you .. :) *hugs you dearly* Ybbie
From Blog: Stockholm
Date: 11th August 2005
G'day from WA.
Hi Ryan. Just started reading the website about your European, etc trip and it's excellent. On your Dachau visit, I've always been deeply moved when I see videos about the Holocaust. It's hard to believe that such hatred can exist which causes inhumane acts to be carried out on fellow human beings. And yet it still persists in the 21st century. I look forward to reading more of your exploits in the coming weeks. Well done and take care. Uncle David. Perth, WA. 11 August 2005.
From Blog: Scotland (again)
G'day from WA.
Hi Ryan. Just started reading the website about your European, etc trip and it's excellent. On your Dachau visit, I've always been deeply moved when I see videos about the Holocaust. It's hard to believe that such hatred can exist which causes inhumane acts to be carried out on fellow human beings. And yet it still persists in the 21st century. I look forward to reading more of your exploits in the coming weeks. Well done and take care. Uncle David. Perth, WA. 11 August 2005.
From Blog: Scotland (again)
Date: 8th August 2005
I really liked your detailed information text about Brussels. It is indeed a very nice city in Europe. There are however much more things to do off course. And is has magnificent museums. e.g: The Belgian Comic center, The Musicinstrumentmuseum, The Broodhuis (on the Grand Place) which houses a funny collection of costumes from Manneke pis etc... Brussels is beautifull!!
From Blog: Brussels, the original home of frites....and the capital city of Europe.
I really liked your detailed information text about Brussels. It is indeed a very nice city in Europe. There are however much more things to do off course. And is has magnificent museums. e.g: The Belgian Comic center, The Musicinstrumentmuseum, The Broodhuis (on the Grand Place) which houses a funny collection of costumes from Manneke pis etc... Brussels is beautifull!!
From Blog: Brussels, the original home of frites....and the capital city of Europe.
Date: 23rd July 2005
Hmm....
Jeff, thanks for the fine input there, but I don't actually include *EVERYTHING* I do in these journals you know, haha. Krisztina, I'm glad you enjoyed the journal and found out a few new places from it. The Dutch people are really nice, I liked them a lot, happy people! Hope you enjoy your holiday!
From Blog: Amsterdam, the Venice of the north?!?
Hmm....
Jeff, thanks for the fine input there, but I don't actually include *EVERYTHING* I do in these journals you know, haha. Krisztina, I'm glad you enjoyed the journal and found out a few new places from it. The Dutch people are really nice, I liked them a lot, happy people! Hope you enjoy your holiday!
From Blog: Amsterdam, the Venice of the north?!?
Date: 21st July 2005
HEY RYAN
hey buddy i need you to check your email or call me so i can arrange to have you picked up at the airport in Toronto, if anyone else that reads this and can contact ryan please pass this message on to him cheers matt
From Blog: Road from Stockholm to Edinburgh
HEY RYAN
hey buddy i need you to check your email or call me so i can arrange to have you picked up at the airport in Toronto, if anyone else that reads this and can contact ryan please pass this message on to him cheers matt
From Blog: Road from Stockholm to Edinburgh
Date: 12th July 2005
Hey
Ryan, very cool travel journal! I lived in Amsterdam for 7 month 2 years ago and just loved it. The dutch are my favourite people in the world :) This summer I'm going over for a 10 days holiday. So reading your travel diary, I realised I missed some nice places in Holland which I'll definitely visit this time. Cheers ! K.
From Blog: Amsterdam, the Venice of the north?!?
Hey
Ryan, very cool travel journal! I lived in Amsterdam for 7 month 2 years ago and just loved it. The dutch are my favourite people in the world :) This summer I'm going over for a 10 days holiday. So reading your travel diary, I realised I missed some nice places in Holland which I'll definitely visit this time. Cheers ! K.
From Blog: Amsterdam, the Venice of the north?!?
Date: 11th July 2005
Ryan. you really should have got laid while in Amsterdam---that would be an excellent experience for you. By the way your journals are very good, and all the best to you. Jeff(Dahmer)
From Blog: Amsterdam, the Venice of the north?!?
Ryan. you really should have got laid while in Amsterdam---that would be an excellent experience for you. By the way your journals are very good, and all the best to you. Jeff(Dahmer)
From Blog: Amsterdam, the Venice of the north?!?
Date: 7th July 2005
Ahhhhh
Thanks so much! :) I could have used you as a guide when I was there, where were you!?!?!
From Blog: Munich, Capitol of Bavaria
Ahhhhh
Thanks so much! :) I could have used you as a guide when I was there, where were you!?!?!
From Blog: Munich, Capitol of Bavaria
Date: 6th July 2005
FYI
That "mysterious" place which doesn't show up in your guidebook is called "Max-Joseph-Platz"; the building in the background is the Bavarian State Opera.
From Blog: Munich, Capitol of Bavaria
FYI
That "mysterious" place which doesn't show up in your guidebook is called "Max-Joseph-Platz"; the building in the background is the Bavarian State Opera.
From Blog: Munich, Capitol of Bavaria
Date: 2nd July 2005
got my posting
hey buddy i got my posting the other day and im headin off for halifax on august 30th hope all is well i love reading about your adventures cheers matt
From Blog: Copenhagen
got my posting
hey buddy i got my posting the other day and im headin off for halifax on august 30th hope all is well i love reading about your adventures cheers matt
From Blog: Copenhagen
Date: 1st July 2005
Dutch girls
they indeed are pretty, but you haven`t even seen my gf, and now you allready think Dutch girls are the best :)
From Blog: Amsterdam, the Venice of the north?!?
Dutch girls
they indeed are pretty, but you haven`t even seen my gf, and now you allready think Dutch girls are the best :)
From Blog: Amsterdam, the Venice of the north?!?
Date: 26th June 2005
cheers
Thanks for the kind words Andy. Hilarious that you have pictures of that guy from the park, haha. I have been following your blog too, good to see you made it safely to Estonia and are enjoying yourself up there.
From Blog: Berlin
cheers
Thanks for the kind words Andy. Hilarious that you have pictures of that guy from the park, haha. I have been following your blog too, good to see you made it safely to Estonia and are enjoying yourself up there.
From Blog: Berlin
Date: 23rd June 2005
Correct observations.
I am Andy the guy from the Hostel in Berlin. Great Photos, I wish I was not so lazy, and would feel like collecting more photos of places. I like your calvalier way of thinking. I agree with these comments, and nice to read a truthful blog, that says the good with the annoying. Your comments. "Berlin was an okay city, but a little boring and manufactured feeling at times." and... "The Berlin underground system is huge, ridiculously huge, and confusing too" The German culture seems to like to force you to deduce how to use a their systems, however in the end the visitor either needs a guide or lots of patience. Personally I find I am annoyed with big cities, and want them simple. Have fun, and blog often, so I can read something interesting daily... Please. I got a picture of that loud bum in the park next to the Hostel... hehehe http://www.hobotraveler.com/2005/06/berlin-bums.html Andy of HoboTraveler.com
From Blog: Berlin
Correct observations.
I am Andy the guy from the Hostel in Berlin. Great Photos, I wish I was not so lazy, and would feel like collecting more photos of places. I like your calvalier way of thinking. I agree with these comments, and nice to read a truthful blog, that says the good with the annoying. Your comments. "Berlin was an okay city, but a little boring and manufactured feeling at times." and... "The Berlin underground system is huge, ridiculously huge, and confusing too" The German culture seems to like to force you to deduce how to use a their systems, however in the end the visitor either needs a guide or lots of patience. Personally I find I am annoyed with big cities, and want them simple. Have fun, and blog often, so I can read something interesting daily... Please. I got a picture of that loud bum in the park next to the Hostel... hehehe http://www.hobotraveler.com/2005/06/berlin-bums.html Andy of HoboTraveler.com
From Blog: Berlin
Date: 20th June 2005
Awsome
Your having a ball by the sounds of it, your report was great, what a marvelous city. Eain
From Blog: Prague, The Golden City
Awsome
Your having a ball by the sounds of it, your report was great, what a marvelous city. Eain
From Blog: Prague, The Golden City
Richie
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Go to Malmo next time you are in Sweden!
Hi Ryan! I recommend you to go to Malmo next time you are in Sweden. I'm often in scandinavia on business, and that's the far most interesting city I've visited in that area. Thanks for a great blog!
From Blog: Stockholm