 Steph Duke, Rob Cridland - Steph and Rob | All Comments |
Steph Duke, Rob Cridland - Steph and Rob | All Comments |
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| 10th December 2007 Graham | PMR - From: Go Back To Moldova Is it just me but I've never experienced any real problems at the Moldova/PMR border or the Ukraine/PMR border. Only one hiccup when I didn't have the invitation letter to stay at a private address (but eventually crossed the border with a promise to return the next day with the official letter - cost 1 ruble (about 6 pence)). It does help to have a russian speaker along!! Must admit Tiraspol is a fairly quiet place though some good places to eat - Ukrainia recommended - and of course the expansion of "Andy's Pizzas" from Moldova. |
| 7th December 2007 kate | i'll have some of that! - From: A Grave Day For Pumpkins Hi The food sounds delicious. Wish i could join you. We were given samosas yesterday Steph. Can you guess who would do that? No clues. Ask if you don't know!!! Love mum xxxxxxxx |
| 7th December 2007 kate | - From: Earthquake! The aeroplanes sounded interesting. Do you remember the messerschmit you got me last Christmas? I was surprised to hear there was a spitfire there. I don't think there are many around. Bye Love mum xxxxxxxxx |
| 7th December 2007 grandma | new kid on the block - From: That Christmas Feeling Hello i have enjoyed reading all your blogs and following your journies in my atlas. I shall think of you on Christmas day but look foreward to seeing you over the hoilday. Love to you both Grandma xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 7th December 2007 mum | mmmmm chocolate - From: No Mornings At New Mornings hi Hope you are keeping warm enough! The chocolate sounds like a real treat. Guess what we might have got you for Christmas? Her is a clue it starts with 'c' and you love it but have not had much of it lately. Love xxxxxxxxxx |
| 4th December 2007 Rach | - From: Ice Creams In The Rain It seems my dear your brain has been away longer than you have, you knew it was filmed on redcar beach, they did it when you were in england soft lass. |
| 3rd December 2007 irene | The Way of the Goat - From: The Way Of The Goat Makes me think of 'Heidi'. Steph didn't you want to cuddle those goats? I kissed a donkey once. xirene |
| 3rd December 2007 kate | Brrrrrr! - From: -5 Degrees And That Was Inside... One comment from me Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!! Love and warmth mum xxxxxxx |
| 3rd December 2007 kate | remembering the war - From: Eifel's Lesser Achievement Hi I can remember the war and how awful it was. It was reported in great detail and seemed quite close to us here in England and I can remember thinking how we would cope in a similar situation. It must be interesting seeing the signs of war up close but feeling safe. |
| 3rd December 2007 mum | atonement - From: Ice Creams In The Rain Hi So did you enjoy Atonement? I had read the book and also enjoyed the film. Dad was not so keen. Redcar still has the french words on the old building on the beach. I bet the words will stay there forever as a reminder that Redcar was a good film set. bye |
| 3rd December 2007 kate | learning lessons - From: A Tale Of Two Montenegrin Cities Hello So the old saying 'You don't get something for nothing' was true in the case of the 'cheap' hotel. Another lesson taken on board. What an education you are getting. love mum xx |
| 27th November 2007 mum | pizza - From: Don't Get In Cars With Strangers 3 CHEERS FOR PIZZA!!!!! |
| 27th November 2007 mum | laugh out loud. - From: The Goat Escape Your journalistic skills sometimes result in me actually laughing out loud. Keep it up! Love mum xxxxxxxx |
| 27th November 2007 kate | how to get warm - From: Red Bull Ice Cream ...its the Future Hi de Hi Best way to keep warm is to cuddle up close......mmmm! sounds good..........is it bedtime yet!!! |
| 27th November 2007 mum | job possibility - From: Sleet and Hails and Puppy Dog Tails Hello I have thought of a job for you Steph if you can't do what you really want to do - be an animal rescuer in foreign countries. Don't suppose it will pay well but would have tremendous job satisfaction for you!! Love mum xx |
| 27th November 2007 kate | ull can be good - From: The Birds Hi A dull day could translate as a relaxing day and that is necessary sometimes. Love mum xxxxxxxxx |
| 27th November 2007 Brian | Rest a While - From: The Birds Hi Stob Its always good to rest a while and enjoy the comforts and not have to be on the move especially when the weathers not good outside |
| 27th November 2007 Brian | Sucker - From: Sleet and Hails and Puppy Dog Tails Hi Steph You really are a sucker for waifs and strays, just make sure you dont bring any back with you |
| 27th November 2007 Brian | Wings - From: Red Bull Ice Cream ...its the Future Hi Stob Cold ice cream what a novelty but at least it should make getting around better, after all doesnt Red Bull give you wings?? |
| 27th November 2007 Brian | Torchlight - From: The Goat Escape Hi Stob I see getting into the xmas spirit with torchlight parades already |
| 27th November 2007 Brian | Sick as a........ - From: Not Looking Forward To Croatia ! ! Hi Stob Glad you ate and enjoyed life before the England match, because it was enough to make you sick as a chip, well now McClaren gone and joy of joys Croatia again in the world cup qualifiers ah well life goes on |
| 27th November 2007 Brian | Savings - From: Don't Get In Cars With Strangers Hi Stob Just think what you saved on your obviously illegal taxi you paid for your expensive hotel ,so all works out in the end |
| 26th November 2007 irene | From How Slow can you go? - From: How Slow Can You Go? 'Rob was too good at this and at one point sacrificed a mother and young child so he could stay dry'.. ....er, what exactly was his preferred method? The vision is nightmarish! 'We put up with it until during a particularly energetic clearing of his nose a massive blob flew over my head and landed in front of me. We moved pretty hastily then, even though it may have looked rude'..... Are you certain it was sn-t or was it his whole head. Lol. ! Tell you what - your cosy nights indoors sound just the ticket to me! Darlington is wet and cold and I think it's lovely to be inside watching the soft white snow falling. your snow I mean, as Darlo hasn't got snow just yet, just rain.....byeeeee. xxx |
| 22nd November 2007 kate | A first - From: The UN-Eventful Day Iy was lovely to read your latest blog and no doubt by now you will have explored and discovered whether you like it a lot or a little. After reading this blog i looked for the 'Next jounal' button and couldn't find it. So i went back to inbox feeling rather perplexed as to why i couldn't access the next one the usual way. Imagine my surprise when i realised there was only ONE! One blog, oh dear you have never just sent one. Does this mean you are organized and on top of things. Have fun Love mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 19th November 2007 kate | unfazed - From: There Are No Buses In This Train Station When all is uncertain and going a bit (!) wrong it comes across on the blogs that you cope admirably. I wonder what the reality is?? Keep it up, you are managing so well. I am really proud of you both. Lots of love Mum xxxxxxxxxx |
| 19th November 2007 kate | lush but not lovely - From: Bless The Irish For Their Food Hi The town sounds a bit run down with holes in the road so it is all the more surprising to see there was a 'Lush' shop ! love mum xxxxxxxxx |
| 19th November 2007 Brian | All Double Dutch To Me - From: There Are No Buses In This Train Station You should both be used to getting trhe answer NO when you ask for anything and as for the maill boxes it all looks double dutch tio me |
| 19th November 2007 Brian | Skiving? What Me?!! - From: Bless The Irish For Their Food What a cheek, skiving indeed, I was having an informal chat about job opportunities and developments in the area with England Squash, would I skive and anyway it was my birthday so a slightly longer lunch is always allowed. It was good to hear from you though Brian |
| 17th November 2007 Ken | Your Chernobyl photos came in useful with U6. - From: Bless The Irish For Their Food Hi Robert. I just used your Chernobyl blog photos (you did quite a few on that blog) with my Physics U6. They were quite amazed that you got so close. You may remember the photo on page 117 of the text book shows a helicopter dropping sand, boron and lead on the broken reactor and you photo showed the same profile and same tower next to it. It then led to a discussion on the the risk you took - I think they expect you to come back with two heads! Dad xx |
| 16th November 2007 kate | freebies to the needy - From: No More Food Your story about trying to find a needy person to give your uneaten food to reminds me of Dad and I in London last week. We passed on our underground tickets to 2 random people queing up to buy theirs as we were about to leave and no longer had need of them. Great minds and all that.. Love mum xxxxxxxx |
| 16th November 2007 Brian | hat trick - From: Welcome To Hell Glad to see you've now done the 'hat trick' - Halifax, Hull and now Hell! Love dad but written by mum as his computer wouldn't accept the comment. |
| 16th November 2007 kate | footie - From: Welcome To Hell The football match sounds like a really interesting experience. It's not everybody that can say they've been to a Turkish match in Turkey. Love mumxxxxxxxx |
| 15th November 2007 irene | route map - From: In the Dreamhouse Hi Stob..is it possible to see a route map showing your journey so far? x |
| 15th November 2007 irene | funny wee wee - From: Its Cold Here How far was Plovdiv from Istanbul? If you get a chance, do let me know-thanks. I believe it took around 7 or 8 hours by the 'crazycoach?' Know what you mean about the 'hole-in the-ground' toilet! Some really old and/or poor places in Iran have them. Most other places have what they refer to as the Western toilet!!! Some places have both, for the traveller's CONVENIENCE. ahem. er, sorry!xxx |
| 15th November 2007 irene | The bazaar(sp?) photos - From: How Bazaar?! Hi Stob. Thanks or the pics. They took me back in time to 1979 and my first visit to a bazaar-to see Hamid's dad in his work office in one of the the bazaars in Tehran. I remember the many little 'streets' and all manner of things hanging above my head! The lovely lights and the 'busy-ness'. Take care..xxxx |
| 15th November 2007 irene | Get their name! - From: In the Dreamhouse Hi Stob..thanks for blogs.I have particularly enjoyed the entries from Turkey. When you meet an Iranian, get their name/city of origin and mention Hamid-you never know, could be a relative! Seriously. I have sent you H's details on your private line! xx |
| 15th November 2007 Brian | Bazaar - From: How Bazaar?! Hi Stob Glad you have learnt the art of haggling , they always come down in price and if they dont argue you havent gone low enough yet Brian |
| 15th November 2007 Brian | Pressies - From: We Just Want To Post A Parcel Hi Stob Glad you managed to post your parcels, much lighter travelling now and guess what ? I get to see my birthday present Cheers Dad |
| 15th November 2007 Brian | Pressies - From: We Just Want To Post A Parcel Hi Stob Glad you managed to post your parcels, much lighter travelling now and guess what ? I get to see my birthday present Cheers Dad |
| 15th November 2007 Brian | Stephs Turn - From: Its Cold Here Hi Stob Did you laugh at Steph when it was her turn to be laid low by the dreaded Vodka,I'm Sure you wouldnt ROB Cheers Brian |
| 15th November 2007 Brian | No Change Then - From: No More Food Hi Stob I see somethings have not changed with you from week one up to now, your ability to ,not be able to read maps and always go in the wrong direction Cheers Brian |
| 15th November 2007 Brian | Learning Process - From: In the Dreamhouse Hi You Two I see you are now beginning to benefit from all your travels,education comes from listening, looking and talking and with the locals that is the best way to do it Cheers Brian |
| 14th November 2007 Rach | - From: How Bazaar?! begining to wonder about the obsession with turkish delight. Hmm mosque sounded quite interesting, least its differnt from looking round catherdrals, or ruins :P. xx |
| 14th November 2007 Steph and Rob | - From: The Day That Almost Happened Hi, Chisinau is just cheap. Food is very cheap, a meal with 2 starters, 2 mains and a bottle of wine is about fifteen GBP in a touristy place but much much much less in little cafes etc. Self catering is fantastically cheap. Public transport is very little but the taxis will cost a bit more if you don't speak Romanian. We stayed at the central youth hostel which was 5 euro each a night, however the hostel was on the small side and we were given little more than a bed. Hotel Tourist which is very nearby had double rooms for sixteen GBP but were quite rude when we called in to ask. Maybe book over the internet? Overall its a fantastic city, the people are wonderful and the wine is dirt cheap. The only epensive thing was a tour of Milesti Mici we took which was well worth the money. Hope this helps. Stob |
| 12th November 2007 Brian | Reading - From: Hidden Springs Hi You Two Rob Reading a book all by himself, it must be the weather or he must be missing his computer games Brian |
| 12th November 2007 Brian | Football madness - From: Don't Let The Bed Bugs Bite Hi What a match you missed 8-0 to Liverpool that would have gone down well in Turkey, dont forget Galatasarays ground is not nicknamed Hell fof nothing ,keep your heads down if you do get there. Brian |
| 11th November 2007 viv | the title - From: The Ukranians that say "No" well id like to proudly present the honoured title of jolly green to your rob! look after it well :) (yes way behind on the blog reading. ill have read them all on your return though! |
| 11th November 2007 daniel | - From: The Day That Almost Happened Hi, Can you give us an impression of your daily expenses in Chisinau: > accomodation > food > transport > divers Thank you. |
| 9th November 2007 Rach | - From: 4 Years, 22 Bites And White Feet So you guys go away, travelling all over........... to look at ants???? what the hell? Im worried guys. and hehe your feet are whiter than mine, makes a change |
| 9th November 2007 Brian | White Feet & Cliffs - From: 4 Years, 22 Bites And White Feet Hi Steph could you tell where your white feet ended and the cliffs started, sound like fun walking up in the warm sunshine and warm streams and with entertaiment provided by ants what more could you want, nothing like the white cliffs of dover than??!! |
