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| 13th November 2009 Michael O'Donnabhain | Reading your blog - From: The People That You Meet Hi Tara, My name is Michael and I'm writing to you from London, England. I have also started writing a blog, mostly to keep myself amused and engaged with the world as, like you, I used to teach English and lived in some interesting places. My idea is to go through each country in the world and learn something about that place. I've been reading books, listening to music, reading blogs and news reports and cooking traditional dishes. Right now, I'm doing Mongolia and came across your blog. I've really enjoyed reading it and it's made all the more powerful by the fact that you're still in Mongolia. I've referenced your blog on mine www.learningabouttheworld.com and asked people to drop by and wish you luck! I had a similar experience to yours, spending two years in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. At the time, it all seemed a bit crazy, but now I miss it, in a strange way. Anyhow, best of luck for the rest of the academic year and greetings from rainy and cold London (although not as cold as Ulaan Baator, I bet!) |
| 8th November 2009 Laura | Book - From: The People That You Meet I do hope you plan on writing a book.... soon. |
| 8th November 2009 Another Mongolian | - From: The People That You Meet Just an average married guy with 1 daughter, 1 mortgage, drunk father, teenage brother sitting alone at home at night with my wife and daughter sleeping by my side and finding your posts amusing. How is that for another Mongolian? Doesn't love his job too much, but thinks that one day he will make it big but actually feeling like he is starting to have a very early mid age crisis at the prime age of 26. We are not that much different from you. It is just the package that looks different. |
| 21st September 2009 Mom | - From: Fighting the Good Fight for a Hot Shower I had to laugh when I saw the electrical tower on its side. Sort of represents Mongolia's infrastructure issues, doesn't it? |
| 18th September 2009 Alison | Good Start to a Friday - From: Fighting the Good Fight for a Hot Shower Tara - thanks for the blog update. It is so entertaining to read your entries and you did not disappoint this time! |
| 18th August 2009 Kathy | - From: Bienvienidos a Peru! Donde la Historia vive! Very cool. Where have you been so long? |
| 15th July 2009 victor | nice post,, - From: Seeing the Man of the Forest its really nice post i really enjoyed ,, thanks ,,, |
| 15th May 2009 Travelling Priestess | Like your blog! - From: Gettting my year fixed Hey Tara - stumbled upon your blog and love your writing. It brings back memories of my time in Mongolia. Enjoy! Tiziana |
| 10th April 2009 eileen jendrysek | - From: Seeing the Man of the Forest Hi Tara! amazing photos - and great commentary! thanks for posting! |
| 3rd April 2009 SUE ROGERS | - From: Seeing the Man of the Forest HEY TARA...I'M GLAD TO BE ABLE TO VIEW THE WORLD THROUGH YOUR EYES,,YOUR PHOTOS AND COMMENTARY ARE GREAT!....HAPPY EASTER FROM ALL OF US... |
| 3rd April 2009 dave Allcorn | almost human - From: Seeing the Man of the Forest I took a trip a few years ago to see the mountain gorillas in Uganda, and it was one of the most amazing and emotional moments of my life. Your experience will be with you forever. Thanks for sharing it. |
| 3rd April 2009 Jeanne | - From: Seeing the Man of the Forest I love Orangutans!!! I want one!!! Great Reading! xo |
| 28th March 2009 Dad | You go girl - From: Kota Kinabalu Tara, No need to be indimidated. You would not have been invited to participate if you were not up to the challenge. Remeber they all have to put their pants on one leg at a time. They are no diffenrent than you and want to hear what you have to say. They will learn as much from you and your experiences as you will from them. Have a great time in Malaysia. It looks absolutely beautiful. |
| 1st March 2009 Jen Chura | How FUN! :) - From: Cut that Hair! Tara -- This sounds like such a fun and exciting time for you! How I miss the adventures always had when living overseas. I would give nearly anything to have that time again! Enjoy the heck out of it! Oh, we have finally made it to Alaska... and now you are gone! :( Take care, Jen |
| 11th February 2009 mom | - From: My Own Personal Financial Crisis! Cupcakes for dinner....that's my girl! |
| 6th February 2009 Matthew | It gets old real fast. - From: How do I love Mongolia? Let me Count the Ways. I'm an American who has lived in Ulaanbaatar for more than a year and a half. If you come here for a few weeks in the summertime, you'll think it's the greatest country in the world. If you actually live here for some real time, you'll get sick of the BS, idiocy, etc., very fast. For example: I taught at two universities last year. Mongolian university students seem to think that the way to get a diploma is to cheat, beg, and whine your way to it. The idea of actually studying, going to class, and passing exams is totally foreign for Mongolian students. |
| 6th February 2009 Matthew | Yes, you love it here, younger brother. But can you put up with living here? - From: How do I love Mongolia? Let me Count the Ways. But can you put up with living here? I've lived here for a year and a half. Got questios? ask me. |
| 31st January 2009 Tara Munch | - From: The Winter of Tara's Discontent Sometimes for about 15 minutes sometimes for four or five hours. It just depends. |
| 31st January 2009 Tim | How long? - From: The Winter of Tara's Discontent Tara, How long does the power go for, typically? |
| 16th December 2008 SUE ROGERS | HEY,HEY TARA!.... - From: Hey, Hey, Hong Kong! ...SOUNDS AS IF YOU'RE HAVING THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!!..HOW ARE YOU GOING TO KEEP THE GIRL DOWN ON THE FARM AFTER SHE'S SEEN....THE WORLD?! HONG KONG WAS A GREAT READ...KEEP US IN TOUCH WITH YOUR GREAT ADVENTURES,,WE ENJOY YOUR BLOGS! |
| 12th December 2008 Jim | - From: Land of Gers Nice bit of information about Gers. Have you actually been in one as a guest. What are the polite things a guest should remember when you visit someones Ger? Do you bring gifts? Do you greet in a special way? Do you eat things in a certain order. How do you recipercate hospitality?Dad |
| 12th December 2008 Tara Munch | - From: Counting the Cold I am glad that you like the blog. I chose Mongolia because of the catch-22 of international teaching. I was teaching in a very small village in Alaska and decided that I needed a change. I applied to a ton od schools but if you haven't taught in an international school you can't teach in an international school. You sort of have to go where you get a job offer. I was offer Mongolia and I thought that it would be interesting so I took it. I sort of wish I had a better story. Somethings are expensive. Western food for one is outrageous. Eating out is pretty cheap and so is pretty much anything to do with entertainment. Movie tickets are about 2.00$. People are pretty nice here especially if they happen to speak English. I haven't really had too many problems. Hope that answers your questions. |
| 11th December 2008 Amy | Keep the blogs coming....and pictures - From: Counting the Cold I try to check your blog several times a week. I love it! I have a question, why Mongolia, and how expensive are things over there.....oh, and is everybody friendly to you? Thanks! Amy |
| 10th December 2008 dave allcorn | BigGer is better - From: Land of Gers Hey it's true Big Ger is better!!! |
| 10th December 2008 tommee | Very interesting - From: Land of Gers You asked about who might be reading your blog. I've been reading it and find it very interesting and enjoyable. Thank you. |
| 8th December 2008 Tara Munch | - From: Counting the Cold Genius that I am I put up the wrong video. I swear the video that I was going to put up was relavent! |
| 8th December 2008 tim | cars & first gold? - From: Counting the Cold did I miss something? what are all the cars about in the "first gold" vid? |
| 7th December 2008 dave allcorn | Love it - From: Counting the Cold Hi Tara. Just letting you know that I love your blog and i'm looking forward to your next installment. I will be in mongolia some time in early 2010, so i will learn to count to ten before then. Or maybe i should learn to count to a million or so? |
| 22nd November 2008 jeanne | laundry day - From: Clothing Crisis You are too funny Tara. Your blogs keep me smiling. Have a great day! Take Care, Love Jeanne |
| 18th November 2008 SUE ROGERS | WOW TARA!!... - From: The First Few Weeks... ...I FINALLY GOT YOUR E-MAIL FROM YOUR MOM...LAST WEEK, WAYNE CALLED ME DOWN TO WATCH AN EPISODE OF AN MTV SHOW WHERE THEY TAKE SPOILED KIDS FROM THE SWEET 16 SHOW AND SEND THEM TO SOMEWHERE REMOTE FOR A REALITY CHECK...ANYWAY THEY SEND SOME RAPPERS KID TO ...MONGOLIA!!! THE FAMILY CONSTRUCTED A ''GER'' HOME WITHIN A DAY! THE FAMILY LOOKED LIKE NOMADS.. THEY ALL LIVED TOGETHER ..VERY HUMBLE ..THEY WERE...SOFT SPOKEN..NO CARS ,JUST A HORSE..I COULDN'T WAIT TO GET YOUR BLOG AFTER THAT!! WHAT AN EXPERIENCE YOU MUST BE HAVING!! BEST OF LOVE AND LUCK TO YOU!! |
| 29th October 2008 Alison (Odens) | Shopping Adventures! - From: Let's Go Shopping! Tara, sounds like daily shopping is quite an adventure. I will definitely be thinking of you as I run to pick up a few groceries. I have enjoyed reading your travel blog and I hope that your Mongolian Teaching Adventure continues to go well! |
| 27th October 2008 Mom | - From: How do I love Mongolia? Let me Count the Ways. Interesting pictures! |
| 10th October 2008 jeanne | latest blog - From: Food, Fun and Costumes Sounds like fun Tara...Thanks for sharing! You look great! xo |
| 4th October 2008 muruu | Thank you for visiting my country - From: Let's Go Shopping! Hello Tara. I am from Mongolia. I was born in UB mongolia. Now i live in USA. Thank u for posting about my country, It's been 2.5 years since i've left my country. I miss my country. thank u. |
| 26th September 2008 Dad | China - From: 24 Hours in Beijing Hi Tara, Sounds like you oculd cut the smog wit a knife. LA would be like that if they hadn't started doing something about 40 years ago. Hope the Chinese come up to speed faster than that. It still gets bad in LA, but nothing like what you are discribing. It is always good to get home, even when it is UB. Keep having fun and adventures. love, Dad |
| 25th September 2008 Bev Johnson | Amazing! - From: Hey, Hey, Hong Kong! Your adventures sound so amazing, however, I'm not surprised. You are an amazing person with so much spirit! Glad to hear these students are smart! Bit of a switch huh? Enjoy all of it. Love you, Bev |
| 22nd September 2008 Amy | - From: The First Few Weeks... Hello, WOW!!!!! Everything is so amazing, I give you A LOT of credit, and the thought of you teaching in every Continent one day thats truly inspirational, have fun, I will definatey keep in touch for the next chapter. |
| 10th September 2008 Jim J | - From: Vodka shots and Karaoke Sounds like a good time! |
| 9th September 2008 Debby Rogers | Happy - From: The First Few Weeks... Dear Tara, I am soooooooo happy to finally get on line to see and read your blog.You so like you are having a great adventure,when I grow up maybe I to can go to some far away lands,is Zephryhills ,Florida far away? keep the letters coming ,I have enjoyed them all. |
| 8th September 2008 Mina | - From: Vodka shots and Karaoke Tara, It is fun to read about your experience. I like the pictures too. Keep us posted. I'd like a picture of you drinking the vodka thinking it was water. Mina |
| 6th September 2008 tia | - From: Escape of the Pod Children! Korean! thats bc koreans rock!! we can totally dominate! even if i am only half...that explains alot about me! lol! |
| 5th September 2008 Kelsey | - From: How Does Tara Cross the Road? I panic every time I cross the road too! I have been trying to teach Caleb how to cross the road holding my hand. I tell him "quick like a bunny" but he would rather stop and point at the cars and say "Beep Beep." |
| 5th September 2008 Dad | - From: How Does Tara Cross the Road? Tara, I am loving reading your comments. I can see your face as you write. I am laughing as I read your stuff. Remember to have fun. I know you are. Dad |
| 3rd September 2008 jeanne | how does tare cross the road? - From: How Does Tara Cross the Road? Hi Tara. I am enjoying your blogs. I have to say, I would be dead trying to live there. Can you see me hobbling around with a cane? Dear Lord..Have Mercy!! You are a brave soul enduring it all. I think you are awesome! Take Care...Jeanne |
| 1st September 2008 Tara Munch | - From: Chinese VISAs and Locked Doors Well my door locks now so that whole thing is over. The VISA thing is just something that I am going to have to suck up. On the whole things are going great. I miss all of you guys! |
| 1st September 2008 Sam B | GO GIRL! - From: Chinese VISAs and Locked Doors Tell em Tara... Give em hell! I hope everything is as good as your other blog says it is- or not as bad as THIS one... Miss you! |
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