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| 16th November 2009 sprucemoose | Horse riding games rock! - From: Let's Go....Let's Show....Let's Rodeo Nnice short and sharp post on rodeo. It sounds soo cool! That "Ouch" photo is awesome, and i think well sums up the whole deal. Ive never seen a rodeo before, but i can only imagine it being nuts. Ive just finished living in Kyrgyzstan for 6 months and i saw some pretty whack horse riding games there. The Kyrgyz are a nomadic ppl whose lives revolve around horses, much like your cowboys. I truly believe you and Kel will love it! http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/blog-445174.html |
| 22nd August 2009 L | - From: A Bittersweet Trip To The Land of The Leprechaun Amazing photos - drawn to them! Just back from Ireland as well and I miss the country so much :) |
| 10th August 2009 Preston Smith | I want your life - From: Let's Go....Let's Show....Let's Rodeo What else can I say?!? I want your life. Hope you are well. Glad you are studying hard! ;) Regards to Kel. Hope she is back on her feet and enjoying her job. Regards Preston (et al) |
| 10th August 2009 Abdullah | Croatia the Charmful - From: Land of Beaches, Mountains and Tourists…Nope, It’s Not California Really I did not believe that Croatia is so much beautiful as these photos do show. I know that Europe in general is beautiful but this presents fantastic nature. I would like to know more about this country for tourism and people. |
| 26th July 2009 jody | lapel pin - From: Salt Mines in Berchtesgaden I have an old pin with a hat and pick,I wonder how old it is? |
| 20th July 2009 anonymous | The hotel we stayed in - From: What To Do If You Find Yourself In Oia I get this question a lot so I figured I'd go ahead and post it here. here's the hotel we stayed at: Rimida |
| 20th July 2009 Anu | hi... - From: A Bittersweet Trip To The Land of The Leprechaun Gr8 pics !! I am equally obsessed about my D80 !!.... I must say you were lucky to get some great sky on the backdrop !! Did you add a blue tinge to the sky in some pics?? curious to understand your technique...if you could share. do reply. also let me know who planned your trip /how/when did you go?? bye Anu |
| 15th July 2009 Grace | love your pics - From: A Bittersweet Trip To The Land of The Leprechaun I do love your pictures, they are amazing. Maybe it´s because the landscape in Ireland helps good photographers. |
| 26th March 2009 swissmaple | Sirop d'érable! - From: If Underwear Were Food, Then Long Underwear Would Be Manna From Heaven I have to laugh at your Cabane à Sucre experience...I think I know which cabane he sent you to. Not the one I would've recommended because, yeah, well, cafeteria food. And I have to clarify that it is Quebecois, not Canadian, because I have yet to meet a westerner (from Alberta, BC, etc) who puts syrup on their eggs or in their pea soup. :) Glad you had fun in Québec! |
| 23rd February 2009 Jabe | Honest criticism - From: Sure, It Might Be A Journey But Its Really A Party Go a bit easier on the Photoshop mate; you seem to be wringing those pictures out a bit too far! |
| 30th January 2009 Graciela | Great pics - From: Diversity Can Be Amazing And It Can Be Challenging Your photos are some of the best I have ever seen. Congratulations. Love, from Argentina. |
| 2nd January 2009 Shoop | Hook Turn!! - From: Ocean and City: The Trip to Melbourne Love your comment about the "WILD" right turns in downtown Melbourne! My mum's family is mainly from the Melbourne area, so I've done my fair share of driving and performed a number of "hook turns", as they're referred to, in Melbourne. |
| 2nd January 2009 Shoop | Well Done, Indeed! - From: Taking a Leap in Queenstown Again, apologies for my belated comments....Alas, well done on the jump. Although I jumped in town, we did have the opportunity to visit the Kuwara site.....watched a few jumpers there and then took one of those INSANE jet boat rides. They literally drive you within feet (possibly inches - I think I got a haircut from one particular boulder) of the cliffs. As with the bungy jump, glad I did it, but never again! |
| 2nd January 2009 Shoop | Luging in Q'town!!! - From: Exquisite Autumn Colors As We Fly Down The Mountain Ok, so I didn't take the time to read much of your travel blog during your trip. That being said, I'm making up for it tonight. Love the pic of luging!! That was a blast for me back in '02. Don't know if it's still there, but I bungy jumped from the observation deck/restaurant area at the top. |
| 23rd December 2008 Chriscross | - From: The Heart of The Holy Land I have just recently been to Jordan and I have relived my trip through reading your exploits. Hope to travel further afield and seek new sights!. Love your writing. |
| 22nd September 2008 Kathy | Sigh... - From: Crime, Crabs and Karma in Harbor Town Hi Team Turner! I've just spent the past month reading your round-the-world-trip blog from start to finish, and I have to say that I'm so sad that it's over! You guys are great photographers as well as writers...I feel like I know you both (in a non-creepy, non-stalkerish way, that is!). I have a crazy passion for travel as well...and I'm getting ready to leave on a 10 day trip to Germany in a couple of weeks. However, 10 days seems like a flash in the pan compared to what you have done. I have to admit I'm just a bit envious!! Please keep documenting your trips so that I can live vicariously through you guys! Happy Travels! Kathy in GA |
| 7th September 2008 passenger | - From: A Bittersweet Trip To The Land of The Leprechaun really good pics, even though you probably helped out with photoshop (did u?), doesnt matter, you just emphasized the shining colours. |
| 7th September 2008 Tom | price - From: Salt Mines in Berchtesgaden What did it cost to go into the salt mine? Did you see any castles in bavaria? I will be ther next july with a party of 8. Any suggestion on where to stay |
| 4th July 2008 Vinovat Sudarynya | Thanks! - From: It’s Bi-Polar No Matter What They Say Thanks for your message about my Paul McCartney blog. I read your piece about Budapest yesterday (I'm going there in a couple of weeks) and didn't quite have time to send you a message. I really enjoyed your photos, and the blog has given me plenty of ideas for what to do. J |
| 4th July 2008 jjaccee | glymur-b/white photo also inlet one - From: Whale Watching and Countryside Driving hi what a really fantasic pic! as is the inlet one but not quite so captivating!! your hol; looks great -- wish i was there. |
| 12th June 2008 Gordon Hill | Arcos To Gibraltar - From: BMWs and Mountain Towns Enjoyed reading your blog Thanks |
| 16th May 2008 Mike and Sarah | Home..........nearly! - From: A Bittersweet Trip To The Land of The Leprechaun Hey! I was looking for pics of home and found your entry. I am from Co. Down but close enough to Cork in colour and weather if nothing else! Your photos as are just fabulous and has put a smile on my face! Thank you. Sarah |
| 11th April 2008 Shane | Incredible! - From: The Pictures Speak For Themselves Hi Guys, I have a lot of friends travelling and keep updated with their Travels on this site, and every so often a story or photo will grab my attention as yours did...I live in South Africa and just wanted to say you took some spectacular shots of our wildlife, the pictures are INCREDIBLE... I myself have spent more than a few days in the bush and not seen so much activity or as many animals, and friends' trips definately do not yield as many spectacular pics...I was just hoping to give you & your friends a sense of how fortunate you were, and I'm glad you had such an amazing experience here in light of your hesitancy to come in the first place. And thanks for sharing these pics. |
| 8th April 2008 Emily | someone should pay you - From: If Underwear Were Food, Then Long Underwear Would Be Manna From Heaven I know that probably other people have said this before, but some travel company should really hire you two to travel the world on their dime and report back to the rest of us on it. You two have such refreshing insight and delightful commentary on the globe-trotting experience. I wish I had found your blog while you guys were still travelling. Any plans for a great North American road trip? |
| 28th March 2008 ashley | amazing - From: If Underwear Were Food, Then Long Underwear Would Be Manna From Heaven those photos are spectacular. do u do professional photography? |
| 27th March 2008 laura lever | hello again!! - From: If Underwear Were Food, Then Long Underwear Would Be Manna From Heaven hi great to read your blog id missed them!! ps. nice beard!! |
| 27th March 2008 Justin (sprucemoose) | What the? - From: If Underwear Were Food, Then Long Underwear Would Be Manna From Heaven Mate you can make even the most normal settings look amazing. All of your photos are just so vivid and crisp. It borders on ridiculous! |
| 27th March 2008 Leanne | Love your blogs - From: If Underwear Were Food, Then Long Underwear Would Be Manna From Heaven Love reading your blogs, they always makes me think about my travel experiences. Keep up the good work =) |
| 22nd February 2008 rosee | WOW!!! - From: The Pictures Speak For Themselves i have never seen such increible, breath taking photos! i can only dream of how experiencing that could change your life. Thanks for the opportunity to view such amazing creatures! |
| 19th February 2008 Steve | Enjoyed the reminder of the salt mine - From: Salt Mines in Berchtesgaden I went to the salt mines 20 years ago as a young soldier stationed in Germany. It was fairly cheesy then too, but we also had to wear a supposidly traditional miners hat too. It looked like a black Fez, but without the tassle. It made the photos taken there that much more cheesy. I wonder when they stopped with the hats... maybe after a bad bout of head lice :-) Headed back to Germany this fall, will have to visit the salt mines and Salzburg again. Thanks for stirring up some fun old memories and heres to creating some new ones. |
| 14th February 2008 Amanda Dave | Nice Photos! - From: Diversity Can Be Amazing And It Can Be Challenging your photos are awesome. we are getting ready to go on safari and now i can't wait! |
| 15th January 2008 Alan and Donna | Loved hearing about my old stomping ground - From: Borat’s Rodeo, Appomattox Courthouse and Foamhenge: An Odyssey Through Western Virginia Your Roanoke blog was great reading with my morning coffee and a fun reminder of the 16 years that I lived there. Next time, take a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway, either south of Roanoke to Chateau Morrisette Winery or north to the Peaks of Otter for a hike and a meal. I'll be in Roanoke the first week of February to visit my three-month old granddaughter. Can't wait! |
| 15th January 2008 garron | foamhenge? - From: Borat’s Rodeo, Appomattox Courthouse and Foamhenge: An Odyssey Through Western Virginia i thought i knew virginia pretty well, and have been to roanoke and salem many times...but foamhenge?!?!?!? |
| 2nd January 2008 Dan | Kruger National Park - From: Diversity Can Be Amazing And It Can Be Challenging We will be visiting the park in early March and we are wondering if you saw a lodge there that was comfortable and nice within the park itself. The Park sounds great and we would also like some really great food (Italian?) and a jacuzzi within the lodge/resort. Any ideas? Dan dhb2015@yahoo.com http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/A-Travel-Story/ |
| 18th December 2007 Gunga | History at home - From: It Seems That Some Stereotypes Do Contain Truth I grew up in Boston and Plymouth ( by the way it is the forefather's monument not the 4 fathers). I had never visited Bunker Hill, the Constitution or most of the other historical places that Boston is famous for until , as an adult, I hosted some foreign students from Japan. Thanks for highlighting the beautiful places in our own backyard.Carolyn ( blogger name 'gunga') |
| 17th December 2007 Kathy Martell | Massachusetts Visit - From: It Seems That Some Stereotypes Do Contain Truth Enjoyed reading your blog about Cape Cod and Plymouth. I was just there in August and had a fantastic time. The history around Plymouth was astounding. I loved the Statue of the 4 Fathers. Did you see it up on the hill in Plymouth. I too walked on the boardwalk in Sandwich. I was surprised as to what people in Massachusetts considered a boardwalk. Ours in Seaside, Oregon is between the beach and the town with lots of shops or hotels on it. Both versions are very unique. Happy traveling and Merry Christmas! Kathy |
| 14th December 2007 Haines | hmmmm.... - From: A Bittersweet Trip To The Land of The Leprechaun You're still not scary--even with facial hair. Your pics are awesome. Hope you guys are settling back in comfortably. |
| 12th December 2007 Schiller | Mikey is all grown-up - From: A Bittersweet Trip To The Land of The Leprechaun The facial hair almost makes you look respectable. Almost. |
| 7th December 2007 tontomcporco | photos - From: A Bittersweet Trip To The Land of The Leprechaun some really great skies & colours they're ' ALIVE' |
| 7th December 2007 Ginger nuts | Wow - From: A Bittersweet Trip To The Land of The Leprechaun Your pictures are breathtaking! The colours... amazing! Do you use a filter? |
| 7th December 2007 Amanda | - From: A Bittersweet Trip To The Land of The Leprechaun You guys are gonna have to go on another trip soon, i'll have nothing left to read!! |
| 6th December 2007 Deb | wow - From: A Bittersweet Trip To The Land of The Leprechaun I just stumbled upon your website... wow fabulous photos. |
| 6th December 2007 steffen | Beautiful photos! - From: A Bittersweet Trip To The Land of The Leprechaun Wow ... superb pictures again, had to rate a few. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for all the excellent blogs - I enjoyed reading them. |
| 6th December 2007 capsfan2002 | Photos - From: A Bittersweet Trip To The Land of The Leprechaun Beautiful photos! Now that my rating is working again I tried it out on them! Keep blogging... |
| 28th November 2007 Stephen Paul | wonderful - From: Three Mosques, Two Markets, and One Boat Cruise: Istanbul in a Nutshell I havnt read the blog yet, but the pics are fantastic! When a great eye is combined with incredible scenery, the pictures are incredible! Nice job.. |
| 25th November 2007 Spencer Hirst | Great Blog - From: The Pictures Speak For Themselves Hey guys! I just got home and got a chance to check out the blog. I love the pictures and the stories. Thanks for a great time! p.s. I finally saw a Rhino in Namibia a few weeks later!! |
| 25th November 2007 Armen | small error :) - From: A Muslim Wonderland in a Christian Backyard Old Mostar bridge was destroyed by Croatian armed forces during the war |
| 21st November 2007 Chi | - From: Chilling History and Amazing Landscapes Beautiful pictures! :) |
| 17th November 2007 capsfan2002 | Blog - From: The Heart of The Holy Land I so enjoy your blogs. You go to the most incredible places. I hope to do the same some day! |
| 15th November 2007 Haines | Penguins - From: Beautiful Weather As Far South As You Can Go Penguins are awesome! thanks for the cool pics. |
| 14th November 2007 michael mongno | what gorgeous pics - From: Beautiful Weather As Far South As You Can Go Hi dear Kelley and Michael, thanks so much for capturing and sharing such beautiful replications of Mother Natures's most glorious artwork. You two are so blessed which in turn blesses all of us as well. Yours... ~Michael |
| 11th November 2007 schiller | critters - From: Diversity Can Be Amazing And It Can Be Challenging To echo the earlier comments - pics are great. Glad that you guys had a surprise (for Mike at least - Kelley being far wiser already knew it would be a good time) highlight of the entire venture here toward the end. Curiosity question - how are you going to feel about your prior preferred activity of zoos following the safari? Either maxed out on animals just for a time or is natural habitat the pinnacle that can't be duplicated? |
| 10th November 2007 Bruce / Daddy | Boston Rocks! - From: Diversity Can Be Amazing And It Can Be Challenging This is the year that Boston rocks; the world champion Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots (9-0 record), the Boston Celtics (undefeated so far), and TeamTurner (50% of which comes from Boston). You guys have done it all! The African safari is amazing. Mike, the pictures are outstanding. I really like the captions that you choose for each one. They are fun and witty. Kelley continues to do a terrific job in planning your trips. |
| 10th November 2007 TeamTurner | Correction On Above Comment - From: Diversity Can Be Amazing And It Can Be Challenging Thank you Stella for your comments. We've actually spent the last year all over the world. If you're interested you can look at our other blog entries for a view of our other destinations. |
| 10th November 2007 Stella | Pictures - From: Diversity Can Be Amazing And It Can Be Challenging I like the striped millipede picture best of all. All of the pictures, however, are pretty amazing. How lucky that you've gotten to spend a year in South Africa. |
| 9th November 2007 steffen | The Pictures Speak For Themselves - From: Diversity Can Be Amazing And It Can Be Challenging The title of your previous blog really fits ... excellent photos again! Keep them coming. |
| 9th November 2007 Crazy Canucks | Once in a Lifetime - From: Diversity Can Be Amazing And It Can Be Challenging TeamTurner - awesome pics, we stayed down the road at Lions Sands, and the Safari was our #1 experience during our year around the world trip. The first safari experience is out of this world and you have captured it amazingly. South Africa as you have mentioned is an incredibly difficult place to digest as a foreigner - the memories of the townships will never be lost. They are 1,000x worse than any poverty I've seen anywhere in the world, which includes India, for no other reason that a bunch of people knowing put millions of people in that inhumane situation. Keep up the blogs. Your title for S.A. is great...a bit more tactful that ours!! Although I do believe that Apartheid will not be overcome for at least 5 generations, although if the world cup occurs down there the media will portray otherwise. Cheers, |
| 9th November 2007 amanda | amazing! - From: Diversity Can Be Amazing And It Can Be Challenging Your pictures are amazing!!! Leopardess in waiting is my favourite. Good job...... |
| 9th November 2007 capsfan2002 | - From: Land of Beaches, Mountains and Tourists…Nope, It’s Not California More wonderful photos! |
| 9th November 2007 capsfan2002 | Photos - From: Diversity Can Be Amazing And It Can Be Challenging What great photos!!!!! Had to rate a few... Keep blogging! |
| 8th November 2007 beth shadur | amazing - From: The Pictures Speak For Themselves This is a fantastic array of photos. How wonderful to get to share in your adventures. |
| 8th November 2007 TeamTurner | Correction On Above Comment - From: The Pictures Speak For Themselves All pictures not labeled otherwise were taken by Michael. Pictures taken by others will be labeled as such. Thanks! |
| 8th November 2007 cousin Heather | WOW - From: The Pictures Speak For Themselves Kelly, you are an incredible photographer, and Michael is an artful writer. I'm truly blown away. I hope the two of you will consider publishing a book about your travels. |
| 7th November 2007 dm_one4you | - From: The Pictures Speak For Themselves Hi Mike and Kelly, next time, safe me a place on a trip like this :-))) Nice, clear picshots, love them. I am a big fan of cats (especially the big ones). |
| 7th November 2007 yathi | FANTASTIC!! - From: The Pictures Speak For Themselves An Afternoon Stroll has so much story to it, the color correction just added an amazing element of drama to it. Wow! |
| 7th November 2007 Bryan | Happy Birthday Old Boy - From: 30th Birthday In Barcelona…It Could Certainly Be Worse We have enjoyed your blogs and photos! |
| 6th November 2007 Jeff Hirst | Awesome - From: The Pictures Speak For Themselves Mike and Kel, The blog and pictures bring back special memories of the Safari with you guys. Spence will be excited that you included him. Love the prose. Pictures should get everyone's attention. Jeff. |
| 6th November 2007 Marge | Safari - From: The Pictures Speak For Themselves Hi again. Correction: first picture was a lion, and so precious! Marge |
| 6th November 2007 Susan Albano | From Your Car-Mate on Safari - From: The Pictures Speak For Themselves Hi Mike & Kelly. It was just amazing seeing these photos and remembering the fun we had with you at Kings Camp. Thanks for including Spence. Enjoy the rest of your travels! Susan & Jeff |
| 6th November 2007 Marge | Safari - From: The Pictures Speak For Themselves Gotta comment on this blog. It is absolutely awesome. The pictures so amazing. Tigers are my favorites, and the first picture nearly blew my mind. Can't wait for Thanksgiving. Much love, Marge and Arnie |
| 6th November 2007 LeGrandBleu | Great photos! - From: The Pictures Speak For Themselves I've been following your blog and this is one of the most amazing sequence of photos I've seen here in TravelBlog. Congratulations! Ana |
| 6th November 2007 Ali | ! Wow ! - From: The Pictures Speak For Themselves Great shots! |
| 6th November 2007 ilchicag | Just wow. - From: The Pictures Speak For Themselves Wow. No title could have been truer. I've been wanting to go on a safari since I can remember, and looking at this blog just makes me want to go even more (if possible). The photos are amazing, and I love the way you write your blogs--they're very fresh and entertaining. Thanks much! :) |
| 3rd November 2007 Diane and Jack | Broadening horizens and realizations - From: 30th Birthday In Barcelona…It Could Certainly Be Worse Kelley and Mike, you two are living and learning like I wish everyone could do! And to experience doing things independently while still in a loving relationship is such an asset to your relationship. And, on top of that, to really appreciate your parents is even more wonderful. And know that you are fortunate to have your wonderful parents who love you so very much, as do yours Kel. Hopefully the Turner parents will finally meet the Mongno side during the 2008 reunion! I am holding my breath and keeping my fingers crossed that it will happen! We love you both very much!!! Jack and Diane |
| 2nd November 2007 laura | Happy b.day!! - From: 30th Birthday In Barcelona…It Could Certainly Be Worse happy belated birthday!! still really enjoying your fab blog here in rainy blackpool lancashire england. you really should make it into a book when u get home! laura :) |
| 2nd November 2007 sprucemoose | By the way, you take brilliant photos! - From: Hanging in Mebourne and Aussie Rules Footy Footy does have a bit of strategy. Each position has certain roles (e.g. ruck, rovers, taggers), team strategies include flooding and zones, team tactics can include short game passing (i.e. handballing heaps) or long game (preferring to kick to contests). AFL just seems unorganised because it doesnt use predetermined "team plays" like in NFL. Which is good as AFL is then fast paced and exciting, compared to NFL which has many stoppages and takes 3hrs to play 60min! But we cant really talk, with our 5 day cricket games :) Anyway, it's hard to understand AFL, but once you do it's then hard to stop loving it. I hope you liked Finland too, weird but wonderful country! :) |
| 2nd November 2007 Amanda | pictures are great! - From: 30th Birthday In Barcelona…It Could Certainly Be Worse Did you take a class or something, or are you just improving as you go along? IF you don't mind... what kind of camera do you use? Thanks for posting all about your adventures and letting people with boring lives like me read about them! |
| 31st October 2007 Don Daddy | impressive - From: Forgotten France And Sickness Recovery That is easily your best gallery yet. Are you sure you're not angling for a new career outside of finance and music? |
| 26th October 2007 amanda | yay pictures - From: A Couple of Days in Castle Country your pictures are getting so good. Thanks for keeping me entertained with your sweet travel stories! |
| 23rd October 2007 europe08 | - From: Chilling History and Amazing Landscapes How Beautiful!~My girlfriend and I are planning a trip there in 2 months!!! Thanks for all the info |
| 23rd October 2007 garron | La France - From: Chilling History and Amazing Landscapes Of all the places I've been, I think France has the most sights/best tourism per sq km. For a country the size of Texas, it has Paris, beaches, mountains, food, cathedrals, countryside, Rivieria, etc etc etc. Fantastique |
| 19th October 2007 Laura | - From: Out Of Europe And Into The Frying Pan The pictures are amazing and the new adventures in Africa are so exciting! When in S Africa you should ty to go to some wineries and try to fit in a safari... GAWD I'm soo jealous! Can't wait to be able to get Brian and Cate on a plane! |
| 17th October 2007 Katie M | Great photos - From: Rock The Kasbah The photos are fabulous. I haven't had a chance to read your blogs in a few weeks and was excited to make a virtual stop in Morocco. You both have certainly made the most of your year of travel. |
| 16th October 2007 Rebecca | incredible pictures! - From: Rock The Kasbah Wow! You really captured the country with your pictures. So amazing!! |
| 13th October 2007 Diana | Thanks for the tour info - From: Salt Mines in Berchtesgaden Thanks Enjoyed learning about the salt mine tour and will try it myself when I get to Bavaria again. Sounds like my kind of "cheese". Very informative. |
| 12th October 2007 Rebecca | mosaics! - From: Out Of Europe And Into The Frying Pan Did the mosaics remind you of your class, Kel? Inspirations for future projects? |
| 12th October 2007 symbol | Beautiful - From: Out Of Europe And Into The Frying Pan A beautiful place to visit |
| 10th October 2007 ML | Easy to pronounce... - From: A European Crossroads Check http://www.answers.com/topic/ljubljana?cat=travel and click on the icon to hear how it's pronounced |
| 9th October 2007 Linda and Al Beimfohr | You're awesome!!! - From: It’s Bi-Polar No Matter What They Say Mike & Kelley, We enjoy reading your blog more and more. Mike, the way you write and describe things is awesome. Makes us want to be there with you!! Kelley, thanks so much for your suggestions re: Australia and New Zealand. You guys are the best!!! Can't wait to see you again. Love, Aunt Linda and Uncle Al (never called him that before...I like it!) |
| 5th October 2007 Haines | How do you say...? - From: A European Crossroads How do you say Ljubljana? I can't even think of a word in English that has "lj" in it. |
| 2nd October 2007 rebecca | home stretch! - From: Land of Beaches, Mountains and Tourists…Nope, It’s Not California Hi guys, just finished catching up on the latest and greatest from your trip. It's hard to believe it's been almost 11 months...hang in there...you're in the home stretch now! Looking forward to having you back on this side of the Atlantic. |
| 1st October 2007 Kari | Thanks for the shout out! - From: A Love Affair With Craziness Hey guys - we haven't checked the blog since we got back from our trip! Thanks for the Athens shout out...we had a great time meeting you two. Look forward to an evening out when you get back to the US! Lebanese Taverna anyone? xoxo, kari & jason |
| 1st October 2007 Schiller | Hola! - From: From War Torn to Tourist Town Just a quick hello. Glad that all appears to be going well in Eastern Europe (or wherever you have landed by now). The pics of the mountains made me jealous - they appear cool and refreshing at a time when I have about maxed out on heat and humidity. Take care. |
| 28th September 2007 The Nomad | Hey there! - From: A Muslim Wonderland in a Christian Backyard Hey guys! I have been following your trip for a while now. You've been to some places that I have done a little while ago and your great photos bring back good memories.. The Western Bulkans is a great area and I would love to go back some day to do more. I hope you get to Sarajevo, that is one of my favourite cities in Europe. Anyway hope you enjoy the rest of the trip. Lovin the blogs! |
| 25th September 2007 albert | Athens - From: A Love Affair With Craziness Hello,there I hope you have not seen the burnt forests around Athens because there were big fires the end of August around Athens and in the Peloponnese province too. Albert |
| 22nd September 2007 Diane | Mind and Heart Expanding Education - From: A Love Affair With Craziness Kelley and Mike, isn't it true? Your travels had broadened your minds and your hearts. My prediction, and confirmed in this blog where you related how your perspectives have been majorly changed, is that you are now travelers for life! Welcome! And how exciting it has been for us to follow the changes and see it through your eyes and senses, so honestly. Thank you both for writing! Love and kisses, Diane |
| 20th September 2007 TomTraveler | I know what you mean! - From: What To Do If You Find Yourself In Oia I was in Santorini exactly a year ago this month. I still haven't gotten over it. It is one of my favorite places on this earth. I have been to many islands, but Santorini is so unique. Although I stayed in Fira, I agree that Oia is where you feel like you truly in the lost city of Atlantis. I never got bored. We hit the wine trails, went to the black and red sand beaches, and spent time shopping in both towns. We were in Santorini for 3 days, and for me that was not long enough. I can't wait to go back. |
| 19th September 2007 cam2yogi | Better & Better - From: What To Do If You Find Yourself In Oia Damn... those photographs are lookin' sweet, team. Truly beautiful my Friends. In Peace, cam |
| 18th September 2007 Crazy Canucks | Nice Pics - Oh Santorini - From: What To Do If You Find Yourself In Oia Santorini is everthing you make it - glad to see you enjoyed it. |
| 18th September 2007 TeamTurner | Aussies - From: You Don’t Always Get The Time You Need On behalf of Diane, we think she meant "Aussies"! And good on you right back! |
| 18th September 2007 garron | - From: What To Do If You Find Yourself In Oia What to do if you find yourself in Oia...you certainly don't need to buy a vowel! |
| 17th September 2007 Diane | Go TeamTurner! - From: You Don’t Always Get The Time You Need You two Rock! From one hard core backpacker to two others, you are opening up your arms and embracing the world! To quote the Assies, "Good on you!!!!" Much, much love, D & J |
| 15th September 2007 Bruce / Daddy | - From: You Don’t Always Get The Time You Need You guys continue to do such a great job of trip planning and blog writing. Above all, you continue to enjoy daily this wonderful opportunity that you've been given. Thank you again for taking us along with you. So far I've yet to feel any travel fatigue. |
| 12th September 2007 Jacek | Laudromat? Whats that? - From: A Rich and Shattered Heritage "Krakow has a drought of easily accessible laundromats" In Poland there is no such thingy like "laundromats". Nowhere! Semi-cultural issue. You should check this before arrival here. If you thin that they will be usable - maybe this is business opportunity fo you? :) |
| 11th September 2007 Beth Shadur | death camps - From: A Rich and Shattered Heritage Thanks for your blog. I myself couldn't even go to visit, it would be too devastating for me, so I especially appreciate your photos and descriptions. It is especially a time to contemplate, given it being Rosh Hashana, and the beginning of the High Holidays,and a time when Jews all over the world give over their time for contemplation. |
| 10th September 2007 Rebecca | Happy Anniversary! - From: Taking A Crack At Krakow Happy 5th anniversary!! And Kel, I'm with you. There are few things more romantic than a carriage ride. Hope you are both well. |
| 10th September 2007 Schiller | What does Mike bring to the table? - From: Taking A Crack At Krakow A very fetching photo of Mrs. Turner with the rose petals. Kel, did you get one of Mike doing the same so that you can have a matched pair - don't let him trick you into bearing the full burden for sex appeal on the blog as you should get a day off once in a while. |
| 8th September 2007 deleted_42195 | Congrats - From: Taking A Crack At Krakow Krakow is an amazing city and anyone who has been there will agree. Great pictures and congrats on your 5 years! |
| 7th September 2007 Gunga | Chicken and Orange juice - From: Taking A Crack At Krakow Sorry you didn't make it inside Wawel Castle- it is an incredible space and one that fully emphasizes the artistic skills of the Polish people. I was there over 10 years ago and still recall being awed by the ceiling carved with face masks as well as by the intricate parquet floors. Be sure and find the restaurant that sells only roasted chicken ( by weight), great french fries and, FRESH squeezed orange juice. Carolyn ( Blogger name 'gunga') |
| 3rd September 2007 albert | oslo really is expensive - From: Oslo Really Is EXPENSIVE Hello,there I can't realize that Oslo is expensive but Paris and London are very expensive cities too,for example in Paris you can pay your coffee up to 5 € about 6 or 7$!In oslo the city is clean but in paris it's dirty for example! Albert |
| 2nd September 2007 prad | nice one !! - From: Nouveau Riche: The Latvian Way of Life Hi, I dont know whether I will get a chance to be in Riga, but your description of the people around and the place was really vivid. I loved the pictures too. Hope to read more of your travel articles. -- prad |
| 2nd September 2007 danik | erm....latvia holds onto the past - From: Nouveau Riche: The Latvian Way of Life Hey. Im english. I am about to move to Latvia to start a business hopeully with my financee out there. I been there so many times over the past two years plus researched into its history and people. Believe me, Latvia dont want to hold onto the past. The older people may think the ussr way of life was great and should still have it. The younger people believe in the European Union. But the money which comes from the EU to the Latvian government should go on projects etc like new housing, new roads, new transport system and improve peoples way of life. Not always the case. The government keeps a lot of the money and improve their lifestyles, especially with their homes in Jurmala (21km west of Riga). Latvia wants to move on. Within the next ten-twenty years, when it has got rid of the older generations..it will completey. But believe me, Latvia hates Russia. Government always fighting, latvia claiming that Russia should pay them so many millions for treatment by them and germany in the second world war. Anyway,... enough history..glad your happy with Riga. Its a great little city. If you want to see my travel blogs and photos or Riga (and other euroland destnations.) please feel free to view on - www.myspace.com/danik_travels_the_world Cheers Danik |
| 30th August 2007 ryssee | I so wanna go! - From: The Journey to Pompeii Great post with good advice, and fabulous pics! Hope to make it there in 2008! |
| 29th August 2007 Haines | Roman Delight - From: Rome Part II: Friends Instead of Family I think we all had a great time in Italy. I'm glad we're were all able to meet up as we traditionally do. Thank you TeamTurner for making a 2nd trip to Rome to spend 4 days with us. |
| 29th August 2007 Leisette | Trip to Pompeii - From: The Journey to Pompeii Hi Michael and Kelley, Thanks for the honesty and great advice about the trip to Naples and Pompeii. My husband and I have been visiting the U.K. for two months and are conemplating a trip to Italy. Italian travel sounds chaotic. While living in Berlin for 12 years I experienced the overwhelming b.o. of people on public transportation. Man, I understand and sympathize. The British smell pretty good overall and are generally quite polite, so I definitely recommend travel in the U.K. Your comment about extensively traveling being a grind is one I definitely understand. I admire you and your wife for taking the plunge and doing it for a year! Thanks for the heads up about Prague. It makes me wish I had taken the opportunity to visit right after the Communist government failed. Best, Leisa |
| 29th August 2007 Schiller | Leveraging the experience - From: The Journey to Pompeii The Team Turner Membership has been duly noted - the LSE experience was deleted from the cv to make room for the following; Honorary Member, Team Turner - 2007. Duties include leading late night safari hikes in Singapore, rice procurement in Hong Kong, and map reading in Rome. Hope all is well with you guys! As always, good pics and writing. |
| 28th August 2007 Alexa | Great Time....Great Friends - From: The Journey to Pompeii Hey Guys! I love the write-up (and the honesty). The pictures are fantastic, as usual. I need to get copies of the group photos we took that night on the balcony. We had a great time and the trip was made even better by the friends (old and new). I wish you many great things in your last few months of travel and we can't wait to see you again stateside! |
| 27th August 2007 Katie M | Yay for laundry - From: Lagging Behind in Prague Ooo, ooo...I can totally relate to the excitement of getting laundry done! That can be a highlight of my week, too :-) Glad to see you both are still having fun and liking each other! Hard to believe you're on the home stretch of your travels. Congrats on recovery of your blog. We're doing well. Sophie is approaching 4 months. She just learning to roll over, which she wants to do all day long. Claire is talking up a storm. I'm working on getting her ready for preschool, which starts in about two weeks. Take care, Katie |
| 26th August 2007 irisheyes999 | - From: Finally Getting Some Rest In Bergen Found your blog randomly. Looks like you've been to many of the same places I was at in Europe. I recognize a lot of the same pictures. Happy travels and keep writing! |
| 24th August 2007 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Ich Ben Ein Berliner Kel, My guess is that your hot air balloon ride would have been a lot more to your liking if somebody had simply cut you loose! |
| 24th August 2007 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Sex, Drugs and Wooden Shoes Kel, It looks like the wooden shoe you were sitting in would do terrific on a luge course. I can see you enjoying something like that! |
| 24th August 2007 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Blue Skies, Blue Water and Corrugated Metal Skyline Mike, The game story sure does point out the wealth of knowledge your Dad possesses. However, it also highlights your fine writing skills. It was very enjoyable to read. |
| 24th August 2007 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Finally Getting Some Rest In Bergen In line with Dawn's comments, I'm guessing that due to the high prices there, people would tend to drive 'Fjords' rather than BMWs. |
| 11th August 2007 Diane and Jack | Love the family history!!!!!! - From: Blue Skies, Blue Water and Corrugated Metal Skyline Hey you 2! I LOVED the family history story!!! Well written Mike! It was like I was there at the table playing too. Can't wait to meet your folks! PS Any chance of swinging back through Bangkok on your way back to the US? Still missing you guys! Diane and Jack |
| 6th August 2007 garron | Whew! - From: Blue Skies, Blue Water and Corrugated Metal Skyline This is a great entry! And I''m so glad most of the others have been recovered. Dying for the BRU dish... |
| 31st July 2007 Dawn MacKerron | Norway Seems Expensive - From: Finally Getting Some Rest In Bergen How can anyone af-fjord to live there? |
| 26th July 2007 lee | Wow - From: You Never Really Know A Country Until You Get Out Of Town Gorgeous landscape shots, wow! |
| 14th July 2007 Bruce / Daddy | - From: And Our Scandinavian Leg Begins Mike, Thanks again for the work you do each time on the blogs. It sure is fun traveling with you guys around the world. Mike and Kel, It was informative to see what your priorities are in terms of planning where to go. Interests and weather sure are important. You guys mentioned Scandinavian cuisine. Swedish meatballs have always been one of my favorite meals. I’m looking forward to the time spent in Scandinavia. I’m sure there will be a lot of beautiful outdoor scenes. |
| 13th July 2007 Lee | Copenhaven - From: And Our Scandinavian Leg Begins You have definitely hit the highlights! The Glyptotek has to be my favorite. Don't forget Tivoli!! It's amazing and nothing like an American theme-park. They have terrific posters (each season they design a new poster). They sell them at the ticket office even if the park itself is closed. It's amazingly romantic at night because of the lights, too. I would highly recommend going, if you have the chance, it's definitely worth the money. |
| 13th July 2007 Freelance Travel Writer | Freelance Travel Writer/Photographer - From: And Our Scandinavian Leg Begins Keep up the good work and keep a Digital Camera around http://freelancetravelwriter.spaces.live.com |
| 9th July 2007 Haines | Rome - From: The Musee d’Orsay and Our First Day in Rome Can't wait to see you guys in Rome next month! Maybe you can give us some advice in advance as to how to plan our few days. You'll probably have seen everything we want to see. |
| 9th July 2007 Beth shadur | nice museum! - From: The Musee d’Orsay and Our First Day in Rome The Musee d'Orsay is one of my personal favorites! So nice. |
| 6th July 2007 Diane and Jack | Pictures - From: An Attempt at More Art and Other Interesting Sights Hi you two!Did you get my last email? Lost your teamturner email, so had to try the blog one. Please send pictures of your parents Mike! After hearing all about families we want to see them too! And please tell them a big thanks for the salt and pepper grinder. It's wonderful!!! We miss you two!!! Love always, Diane and Jack |
| 4th July 2007 Beth Shadur | ooh lala - From: Religion and Art: Paris Has It All HAving just returned from Paris, you make me miss it. Don't miss Saint Chapelle, the gorgeous chapel near Notre Dame. love, bEth |
| 3rd July 2007 Rebecca | Bag woes - From: Tragedy and Beauty Can Sometimes Be Found Hand in Hand Hey guys, I know what it's like to be bagless, but I can only imagine how hard this must be for both of you. I really hope it turns up soon, and that you will still be able to enjoy your time in Paris. There's a great view of the city (+ Eiffel Tower) from the top of the Arc de Triomphe, and a fantastic walking avenue (no cars allowed) called Rue de Cler a few blocks from the Tower. As if you needed tourist ideas... =) |
| 29th June 2007 Beth Shadur | sorry to have missed you! - From: Back In Europe Again! Hey guys, I hope you have a great time in Paris, and am sorry that we didn't get to link up. I got back from France yesterday, after a long journey. We were in Paris two weeks ago, and then in the southwest of France, and I came back to Paris to fly home on Tuesday, and flew out on Wed. Have a great time with your folks. love, beth |
| 27th June 2007 Haines | Chinese people staring - From: Exploring All That Hong Kong Has To Offer Mike, were the Chinese people staring at you b/c you were wearing your blue oompa-loompa outfit to dinner? How many times do I have to tell you to keep your fantasies at home? |
| 27th June 2007 Garron | really moving! - From: A Brief Stop in Bangkok and Some Heat in Dubai are you guys heading back to Europe now? |
| 26th June 2007 Maria Collins | Oh to be a Hong Kong ex-pat's wife! - From: The Peak and Some Shopping Of course, I HAVE to comment on the Hong Kong posts! Reading about your adventures makes me miss it SO much. As a student at Hong Kong University, I lived on the back side of the island and could hike up to the Peak from my dorm room or look down out my window and see the ships sailing out. Sounds like you guys definitely hit the highlights. Oh, and the concrete apartment complexes are sometimes dingier (is that a word?) inside and sometimes are filled with ingenious contraptions and beautiful glazed tiles that make living in a tiny box bearable. It's probably good that you didn't stay too much longer or your trip would be much shorter. After traveling in China or Southeast Asia, the prices in Hong Kong are a shock. I heard that once someone asked a wise man what he wanted to come back to earth as after he died. The wise man said, "That is easy. I would come back as a Hong Kong ex-pat's wife." |
| 26th June 2007 Laura Walger | HI Guys - From: The Peak and Some Shopping Hi Mike & Kel- just wanted to say Hi and I'm still enjoying reading all your adventures! Take care- Laura |
| 22nd June 2007 Katie M | Humid Hong Kong - From: Exploring All That Hong Kong Has To Offer Hi Kelley and Mike - I enjoyed reading about your experience in Hong Kong. We also went to the Stanley Market and, I agree, it's a bit cheesy. If you get a chance, the "junk boat" ride is fun. There is a dock near Jumbo, the world's largest floating restaurant. Sounds like you guys are continuing to have a great time. The stay in Australia sounded awesome. How long are you in Asia? I hope all continues to go well. We're occupied here with all things kiddo. Sophie is growing like a champ and Claire continues to be a funny little rambunctious toddler. |
| 20th June 2007 Bures | Where to begin - From: When in Queensland, Snorkel and Fish I am not sure where to go with turner in the blue suit but I do know that if you need short term employment after your return to the US, I think the blue man group in chicago has an opening for a new act and you might fit the bill. Anyway, I am glad to hear that you both are doing well and having a good time. BTW, is there any explination behind the lack of hair for schiller? Well enjoy your continued travels and Alexa and I look forward to catching up with you guys later this summer. |
| 19th June 2007 Schiller | The post I was waiting for - From: When in Queensland, Snorkel and Fish After the promises of a chuckle at your expense I had been waiting for the pics of the sting suits - very becoming for both of you. I think it would be a good look to debut on the Richmond social scene at your return. As you had promised, I also really like the "If confronted by a cassowary" sign. I am taking a screen shot and sending it around so that everyone can be a bit more prepared to face the day. |
| 18th June 2007 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Camels, Sunsets, and Sunrises at Ayers Rock Kel and Mike, In the picture captioned "Kel by Ayer's Rock", Ayer's Rock looks like a giant hamburger. (eat your heart out big macs and whoppers) All the places you've been in Australia and New Zealand have been so beautiful, it's hard to know which blog to comment on. Mike's pictures have been terrific. |
| 12th June 2007 Alexa Starr | Animals Posing - From: Camels, Sunsets, and Sunrises at Ayers Rock I love the pose the camel is striking in the picture with the two of you on her back! She seems to be blowing kisses to all her fans! |
| 11th June 2007 Haines | Happy Birthday Old Lady! - From: A Trip Into the Outback on Kel’s Birthday Sounds like you had a great b-day Kel. Looking forward to seeing you guys in Rome! |
| 8th June 2007 Rebecca | Happy birthday Kel! - From: A Trip Into the Outback on Kel’s Birthday What a fantastic back drop for your 30th birthday. Happy birthday girl! =) |
| 7th June 2007 Don | not fair! - From: A Brief Stop in Townsville and Magnetic Island I want to know what the grafitti above Kel's head says!!! |
| 7th June 2007 Schiller | sporting man? - From: Sunshine, Sandy Beaches and Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef Mike, I think Kelley was probably just lulling you into thinking that she wasn't good at sports and has now made a conscious decision to use it as another area to remind you who is boss (hint - not you) as opposed to the implication that proximity to you has in some way improved her skills. Looking forward to seeing you both in HK this weekend! |
| 5th June 2007 Anne | Soooo going there someday!! - From: A Long Weekend in Paradise I never knew that place existed. Putting that location on my to do list for this lifetime. Ping pong, chess, croquet...sounds like you will have mastered those on every continent by Nov. Take care, Anne Case |
| 30th May 2007 anonymous | - From: 4WD Adventures on Fraser Island Your sunset pictures are AMAZING! |
| 22nd May 2007 Linda | Way to Go Kelley!! - From: Wasting Time in Kiwi (or Should I Say Sheep) Land An official accolade to Kelley for winning the NZ Mini-golf tornament. YOU ROCK!!! And talking about just relaxing in people's homes...remember, you always have an open invitation to stay with us in beautiful Southern California. We would love it!! Love, Linda & Al |
| 22nd May 2007 Scott Neilson | Golf props - From: Wasting Time in Kiwi (or Should I Say Sheep) Land Congrats to Kel on her victory in mini golf. But it does seem like there should be some sort of prize involved. Or a trophy. Or a t-shirt commemorating the event. |
| 21st May 2007 Leslie | - From: An Ode to Sheeps Looks like you guys got lambasted by Dawn's wit. Too funny! |
| 21st May 2007 Laura Walger | wow - From: Half Way Through: Those Who Bet Against Us, Pay Up! The pics have been great and the commentary wonderful. Looking forward to six more months of adventure! |
| 21st May 2007 Laura Walger | Nice.... - From: An Ode to Sheeps huh, I think you have been with the sheep too long! We found out the gender- Walger's are adding a girl to the household! Take care and I'm loving living vicariously through your travels! |
| 21st May 2007 Dawn MacKerron | Respons to your Ode - From: An Ode to Sheeps Ewe guys; that was Baaaahd. Ewe sure busted your chops on that - never herd anything like it. It was shear genius. Wool have to see your next ode-ious effort. I feel sheepish even writing this... Great job - enjoyed that thoroughly. Love, your cousin Dawn. |
| 19th May 2007 Bonnie | Love this Blog - From: Half Way Through: Those Who Bet Against Us, Pay Up! I just love this blog. It is such fun to have a "half way" review from your prospective. We love you and miss you too. We are also so very proud that your are Ours. Love Bonnie (Mom to Mike) |
| 16th May 2007 Haines | Penguins - the new black - From: More Wildlife Encounters on the Otago Peninsula Aren't penguins great? I have a hard time explaining my obsession for watching these animals, but they're amusing. It's like watching a fat man without knees try to walk! |
| 8th May 2007 Schiller | note sarcasm - From: Exquisite Autumn Colors As We Fly Down The Mountain I mean, the scenery is really only about average . . . don't know what the fuss could be about. I am thinking that I might have to take a wander from this equatorial island down to Queenstown/Arrowtown as they look to be about my speed. |
| 7th May 2007 Leslie | - From: Taking a Leap in Queenstown Kel, I’m not sure that I knew you had that in you. Just the thought of it gets my heart pounding. So-o scary . . . yet so very cool, once it’s done. Darling girl, you continue to amaze me! Mom |
| 7th May 2007 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Taking a Leap in Queenstown Kel, you definitely get the gold medal for this one!!! I’m glad you enjoyed it so much. =) |
| 7th May 2007 Lisa Hicks | WAY TO GO! - From: Taking a Leap in Queenstown Kel! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! I've followed along from Day One of your trip, and have been "wowed" many a time by both of your adventures but this one definitely required a reply. You did an amazing thing. Mike, your photographic account of the jump is wonderful; as is all of your photo journal. I continue to enjoy seeing the world through your lense. The photos of Lake Wanaka are breath-taking. Continued fun times to you both. |
| 6th May 2007 Bruce / Daddy | - From: And Now Kel Gets Sick Mike, Great answer to the 'Kiwi' at the mini-golf place in Palmerston North. Kel and Mike, I can understand his amazement at your 3 and 4 under par performances at mini-golf. That's outstanding. I wonder if they have a pro-tour for mini-golf in this country. |
| 3rd May 2007 fortymilliondaggers | - From: Hanging in Mebourne and Aussie Rules Footy There are way more than three teams in Melbourne. Collingwood, Hawthorn, Essendon, Carlton and St Kilda. Sounds like you realy enjoyed the legendry MCG...if Melbourne is the capital of something, it's the capital of sport! |
| 2nd May 2007 Alexa Starr | Scenery and Pictures - From: On the Road Again: The Trip to Wellington The scenery looks amazing and I thoroughly enjoy all the pictures! You are quite the photographer Turner. I wish Kelley a speedy recovery! |
| 2nd May 2007 Rebecca | oh no! - From: On the Road Again: The Trip to Wellington I hope Kel is soon feeling better - it stinks to be sick while you're on vacay! Really enjoying keeping up with the adventures on the blog. Can't wait to see where you land next! |
| 2nd May 2007 laura (from england) | great pics! - From: On the Road Again: The Trip to Wellington hi you two. not written a comment in a while but just wanted you to know that im still reading all your blogs while at work in blackpool, lancahire. the photographs you took on this blog are amazing you two make me so jealous!! |
| 2nd May 2007 Schiller | another source of distress - From: On the Road Again: The Trip to Wellington All the pics with the fish eye lens made my cubicle start swimming around me so perhaps don't let Kelley look at those shots until she is operating at 100% again. Cool but your probably shouldn't put too many on a page together =) |
| 1st May 2007 Linda Beimfohr | I've been there... - From: And Now Kel Gets Sick Kelley and Michael...Just love reading your blog....I've been to New Zealand a few times....and reading about your experiences brings great memories back to me....in particular the Lake at Taupo....we went fishing on that beautiful lake....and the fish we caught were immediately prepared, grilled and served to us on the boat....it was fantastic....and we went white water rafting somewhere around there as well....Anyway, so happy you are enjoying yourself....you make us proud...Love, Linda |
| 1st May 2007 Don | late night reading - From: And Now Kel Gets Sick Your blogs are a ritual for me now. My work "day" starts at around 9pm and goes to around 3am after Annie's late night bottle o' goodness. By the time I'm ready for a break before the final push, I get pictures of the world. Not a bad deal at all. The proper answer to that question, by the way is "Oh look...American warships in your harbor. I guess I won't be needing this passport anymore." |
| 30th April 2007 Scott Neilson | golf - From: Today We Find The Source of The Stinky: Walking in a Thermal Wonderland Trust me, stay away from the real golf. It's highly addicting. When we moved to NC, we built a house on a golf course and it's on my mind night and day. It's a disease. I'm really enjoying your blogs. Safe travels! |
| 30th April 2007 Schiller | A dip? - From: Today We Find The Source of The Stinky: Walking in a Thermal Wonderland No theraputic mud bath? I was expecting pictures of you guys coated in slime. Obviously the 200 degree+ sites wouldn't have been suitable but I figured there was something a bit more tame to try out. Might have loosened you up for the golf game. |
| 30th April 2007 Just Don | A first - From: Today We Find The Source of The Stinky: Walking in a Thermal Wonderland Never have I seen stinkiness captured in such stunning detail. Annie dedicated her next three poopy diapers to the Turners in remembrance. Cheers, mate! |
| 28th April 2007 Leslie | - From: Balls of All Sizes in Rotorua Of all your adventures thus far, this one is the one I would have loved to experience. Too much fun!!! Love you guys =) |
| 28th April 2007 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Balls of All Sizes in Rotorua Kel, you sure 'kicked butt' on the adventure sports rides. They look like great fun and your pure delight shows on your face. Mike, the pictures are tremendous (Sports Illustrated - eat your heart out). |
| 27th April 2007 Haines | adrenaline junkies - From: Balls of All Sizes in Rotorua Your adventures sound amazing. I know that "again again" feeling you had b/c I had the same feeling when we did canopy zip lines and canyoning in Costa Rica. I'm glad you're doing fun stuff and not just artsy & historical stuff! |
| 27th April 2007 laura | crazy girl :) - From: Balls of All Sizes in Rotorua Kel - I was getting dizzy just thinking about you riding in that ball - i take it you don't get motion sickness? I can't even imagine... didn't know you were such a daredevil... keep up the stories - love learning about Australia... Be safe laura |
| 27th April 2007 Annie Lindz Don | epitome of hyperbole - From: Balls of All Sizes in Rotorua For you glossophiles, that's a small joke. So, it's not the globe trotting. It's that, to the casual observer, you appear to be on the coolest mini-golf tournament of all time. Well, not much of a tournament, I think. It seems to be the schooling of Mikey T. At least you get to sleep with your teacher. (can't post that, huh?) |
| 26th April 2007 Haines | Mote Shirt - From: A Truly Remote Place Love the Mote Marine shirt. Glad to see it's still holding strong. Sounds like you guys are making the best of your trip! I just got back from Costa Rica and loved it. Hope to see you in Italy! |
| 23rd April 2007 Diane and Jack | Missing you! - From: An Amazingly Productive Day in the Country’s Capital When are you two coming back to us??? We miss you!!! Love and Kisses, D & J |
| 20th April 2007 laura white | wow - From: Travelin’ to Canberra: Wildlife and Forest Fires Mike - I ditto the other comments about your photos - these are really wonderful photos!!! Keep it up!!!! |
| 17th April 2007 Just Don | artsy fartsy - From: Ocean and City: The Trip to Melbourne I was wondering when the non-touristy stuff would start to get posted. It's like a virus, isn't it? |
| 17th April 2007 Annie, Lindz, and Don | The other end of the world - From: Ocean and City: The Trip to Melbourne Wow. I can't believe you two have been gone for five months already. Well, I hope you're enjoying yourselves, you rotten b@stards :) Don't forget to pick up at least one rock for Lindz. Strange girl, but at least her happiness is a simple one. We'll be posting a few more pics of Annie bug soon. I guess you could say we're on our own little trip now, too. |
| 16th April 2007 anonymous | nice pictures! - From: Ocean and City: The Trip to Melbourne Hey! i know you don't know me.... but i live vicariously through you while i'm at school. Just thought i'd say that your pictures are improving and are looking even more amazing and making me even more jealous. Happy Travels! |
| 16th April 2007 TeamTurner | - From: Ocean and City: The Trip to Melbourne Mike and Kel, Today is Patriot’s Day in the Boston area, so we get a holiday. It is the day when they run the world famous Boston Marathon. I’ve enjoyed sitting down reading your blog after becoming totally exhausted from watching these runners run 26 miles at under 5 minutes per mile. Just kidding, but they sure do run fast for a long time. Mike, the pictures have been stunning. Your hard work pays off for your readers. You guys do a wonderful job of planning because it seems everyday is jammed packed with fun things to do. Love, Bruce / Daddy |
| 11th April 2007 Laura Walger | good grief - I've missed some adventures! - From: Koalas and Huge Rocking Horses Hi Guys- I'm catching up on the blog entries tonight. The pics are amazing and I'm so jealous of the time you spent at the beaches in Thailand- they were so beautiful! When you get back we'll have 2 surprises for you- a new kitchen that Brian is working on and a new Walger that I'm "working" on! Take care- Laura |
| 9th April 2007 Bon/Mom | Bonnie the Koala - From: Koalas and Huge Rocking Horses All we need to do is add John and Catfish to the Koala group photo and we can have a new family portrait for the living room. |
| 4th April 2007 JennyinJamaica | - From: Sydney to Hobart: A Shocking Climate Change Hee hee! I go back and forth between the U.S. and Jamaica a lot, so I'm always have to remind myself of which side of the road I'm supposed to be on.... I can't tell you how often I've turned on the windshield wipers instead of the turn signal. hehhehee. Sydney sounded fabulous - really cosmopolitan and wonderful! |
| 4th April 2007 TeamTurner | Leslie - From: Wine Glass Bay and St. Helens Point I love the pictures!!!! And the ones with you guys running down the dunes is so cool . . . I feel like I'm right there with you. =) |
| 4th April 2007 JennyinJamaica | A little behind - From: Sights and Sounds of Asia in a European City I'm a little behind in reading your blog (hubby wouldn't let me take the computer on vacation - Bah!!) so even though you've been in Australia for a while now, I'm just starting the adventure! Can't wait to see what you've been up to! We loved reading all about your SE Asia travels. Hubby is dying to go back there - especially Thailand. |
| 30th March 2007 Daddy Don | somebody bought a polarizing filter... - From: Devils, Kangaroos and Convicts Nice blue skies, buddy. Your pictures are looking great! Thanks for the Annie shout-out. We'll be home tomorrow. Punch a kangaroo for me! |
| 30th March 2007 Schiller | Hola - From: Devils, Kangaroos and Convicts Glad to hear that all is well in Australia. Sounds like plenty of adventures between Mike's driving and Kelley molesting the comedians. Looking forward to hearing about the small town life in Ross - the rooms available because it is quaint and off the beaten path or because everyone who knows any better stay clear?? |
| 24th March 2007 Bruce / Daddy | - From: We Love Zoos: Part V Mike and Kel, As a follow up to Leslie's blog, while at the Australian exhibit at the Roger Williams Zoo, we saw up close two laughing kookaburras. I figured they probably had a good sense of humor so I told them one of my favorite jokes. Immediately one of them flew off to another tree and the other one covered his head with his feathers. It may very well be the last time I share one of my humorous gems with a laughing kookaburra. |
| 24th March 2007 Leslie | - From: We Love Zoos: Part V After reading and seeing pictures of zoos, Dad and I decided to head on out to the Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI. They had a whole section on Australia which included many of the animals you mentioned. It was great. Thanks for the idea. Love ya lots!!! |
| 22nd March 2007 Katie M | Glad you're having fun... - From: Sydney an Amazing City Glad you had a safe trip from Asia to Australia. Sydney looks like lots of fun, especially all the green space and plants :-) I'm enjoying all the vicarious travel! I have six weeks left until new baby comes, so home and nearby is about as far as I am going these days. |
| 21st March 2007 Alexa Starr | Enjoying the World Tour - From: Sights and Sounds of Asia in a European City Hi Guys! I have LOVED reading about your adventures and seeing your pictures. It provides a needed diversion from my office with no natural light! It's great that you got to see Schiller on your travels. Brian and I hope to see you in August! |
| 20th March 2007 Courtnee | - From: The Most Beautiful Island We've Seen At least the bunnies at the ranch have legs! :) |
| 19th March 2007 JennyInJamaica | Always interesting - From: Idyllic Thai Beaches No need to worry about what to write in the blog - I find even the simplest things on your trip interesting. What you eat for breakfast, what kind of tourists you see around, whether you get blisters from so much walking, etc. |
| 18th March 2007 Natalie & Andy Irwin | Remember us? - From: The Most Beautiful Island We've Seen Hi Mike and Kelley! This is the Irwins. We are the American family you met at the hotel in Sevilla - Andy used to work for Capital One. Anyway, we just got back from our month in New Zealand. It was absolutely amazing. The Kiwis are very friendly! We used the Lonely Planet travel guide which was on the money as far as picking places to stay. If you want more information, just email us at andynat65@tampabay.rr.com. We have really enjoyed reading about your world travels since we saw you at the very beginning of your trip. Adios and Cheers, mates! Natalie, Andy, Peter and John |
| 13th March 2007 Don | my hearts goes pitter-pat - From: A Very Different Asian City when you start talking about circular polarizers. Let me guess...glass reflections? My little mikey-t is all growed up. We'll have to take you over to Casa del Nadder (the grand-folks) for a homemade Lebanese feast stateside. |
| 12th March 2007 Schiller | authorship - From: Traveling to Koh Phi Phi is a Ferry Good Time a) Kel's headlines and subheads are better than Mike's - "Ferry" good time - nice b) I believe it was just the last journal that Mike claimed to do "all" the writing for the blog. Kelley, make sure that the isn't hogging the spotlight. |
| 11th March 2007 Katie M | What a lovely beach - From: Idyllic Thai Beaches The Thai beaches look amazing - glad you both got to make the most of it by participating in the beach lifestyle for a day or two. I continue to enjoy your blog and am amazed at how many cool places you're getting to see. Doing well here. I'm about 8 weeks away from the arrival of baby girl--excited and nervous at the same time. I'm a bit jealous of your beach R&R! |
| 10th March 2007 Beth | sunscreen? - From: Idyllic Thai Beaches As a fellow redhead, I must tell Kelly to put on that sunscreen! The beaches are gorgeous. love, Beth |
| 7th March 2007 JennyinJamaica | Relaxing - From: Thai Holiday Road Trip Sounds like a wonderfully relaxing weekend. Even though travelling is fun and exciting, it can also be stressful. I'm sure you relish the down times, and having time to spend with friends. Can't wait to hear about the Thai beaches! |
| 7th March 2007 Don and Lindz | Freezing? - From: Thai Holiday Road Trip Nah, it's been great here. It's this darn cold that I have and then passed to Lindsay (unintentionally, of course) Is there anything more pitiful than a nine and a half month pregnant woman with a head cold? I doubt it. Poor thing. So...the corn starch adventure has me thrown. Is the Thai holiday on the agenda or is it a diversion? |
| 5th March 2007 Schiller | 2 things - From: The Outlying Temples May Even Be Cooler Than The Big Ones 1) to Mr. Haines - "Brian" when typed using predictive text on a mobile is "Asian" so I think that speaks for itself 2) On the skin color - news update from APAC is that there have been a fair number of articles here about how the new trend among the young and/or wealthy in China has been to start using tanning salons. Apparently the pull of the western imagery of tanned movie stars and the like has won a group of converts and the strong disapproval of the older generations. Looking forward to seeing you in Singapore! |
| 3rd March 2007 JennyinJamaica | A diatribe on colour - From: The Outlying Temples May Even Be Cooler Than The Big Ones Thanks for the answer to my question - it is as I suspected in the makeup of tourists. Regarding the "lighter is better" - I know that this seems particularly important to Japanese. Here in Jamaica it is also very important, but perhaps for a different reason. 90% of the population here is "black" but black here comes in a huge array of shades. Because of a complicated history of slavery followed by colonialism, lighter is better. When people here say you are "very brown" they don't mean dark brown, they mean very light brown. We have words for nearly every shade of person, and you are likely to be referred to on the street as your colour. For example, a "red" woman with negro facial features and a sort of carrot-coloured hair is called a cornmeal-coloured girl. On the street, someone who wants to call to her will likely say "hello! Cornmeal!" A very dark person will often have the nickname "Blackie." But these aren't considered offensive - just descriptive. The most beautiful dark-skinned woman will be considered ugly next to a horse-faced horrid looking brown woman. Mothers are notorious for always favouring their lightest skinned children, and most dark women would literally give up their right arm to be impregnated by a white or light-skinned man so that they can lighten the family tree. Ask any black person in Jamaica about their heritage and they will immediately start telling you about their Scottish great-grandfather, their English aunt, etc. etc. No matter how African they appear, they will always emphasize any real or imagined white forbearer and completely ignore the fact that they also have strong African heritage. Interestingly, they consider Asian people the ugliest people on Earth, despite their fair skin. Asian women are not coveted by men here, and they are only coveted by poor women if they have plenty money. There is a plethora of skin bleaching products here as well. We have a girl out where I live that people call "white girl" from that movie "White Girls" where the black men dressed as white sorority sisters at a college. The poor girl looks quite ridiculous, because she used to be fairly dark, and has bleached herself into an ash-gray colour from head to toe. Unfortunately, the poor people here don't understand that to avoid getting darker in the first place, they need to cover up and use sunscreen. Ahhhhh - the strange and complicated cultural differences around the world! |
| 2nd March 2007 Haines | Asian friend - From: The Outlying Temples May Even Be Cooler Than The Big Ones This friend of yours in Singapore, Brian Schiller, doesn't sound very Asian to me. |
| 2nd March 2007 Linda Beimfohr | Loved your description of the temples in S.R. - From: A Dizzying Morning Of Temples of All Shapes and Sizes Mike and Kelley, I have just loved your description of your time in Siem Reap and the various temples you explored. It brings back memories from the time Diane, Jack, Al and I spent there in early January. It was hot then so I can image how hot & humid it is now. You guys sound like you are having a wonderful time. It's so great to experience your travels with you. What a gift. Hope you both are feeling well. Give our love to Diane and Jack. And love to you two as well.....Take care, Linda and Al |
| 28th February 2007 Midwest Mischlichs | - From: A Dizzying Morning Of Temples of All Shapes and Sizes Just a note to let you know how much my son (12) and I are enjoying your blogs! We started reading your blog to get info on Rothenburg and Dauchau and are now hooked. We got back from Germany (Bruges and Paris) last week but are still following your amazing adventure. Happy travels! |
| 28th February 2007 JennyinJamaica | what kind of crowds? - From: A Dizzying Morning Of Temples of All Shapes and Sizes I'm curious about the makeup of the crowds at the temples. Are they mostly Southeast Asian, or European or something else? I don't think Cambodia is a big destination for Americans.... I could be wrong though! I really would have loved to see some pics of your custom clothes. I'm bugging my husband to take me there for the express purpose of having a ton 'o clothes made for us! :-) Happy traveling, Jenny |
| 28th February 2007 Meredith Berger | - From: Siem Reap, Home of the Best Known Temples in the World I tuned in last month and now I am hooked on your wonderful adventure across the Globe. Keep up the good work and great pictures....be safe and take care. |
| 26th February 2007 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Our Clothing Arrives After a Day of Exploring Mike and Kel, In looking at the picture of the ‘mad bull’ I was glad for two things. Number one, he wasn’t feeling more aggressive; number two, you guys weren’t wearing red shirts. It looks like if he had chosen to do so, he could have tested your matadorial abilities. |
| 21st February 2007 JennyInJamaica | - From: Worries in the Tailor Town of Hoi An wow - I may go to Vietnam just to have clothes made! If you can take some pics of the finished products to post, that would be awsome :-) Glad you found a way to get cornstarch. |
| 15th February 2007 Beth Shadur | amazing mountain forms! - From: HaLong bay: Mountains, Boats and Tons of Food Hi guys. wanted to tell you how amazing it is to see and hear of your travels. What beautiful pictures. Have a great time, and Happy Valentine's Day. |
| 10th February 2007 Bruce / Daddy | - From: From Luang Prabang to Vientiane: From Bikes, to Sickness to Mopeds Mike and Kel, Mike, you sure have done a great job of ‘gutting it out’ with the GI bug. That is not something that makes most people’s top ten list. Kel, you sure look comfortable on the moped, I wonder why. (to your readers, Kel grew up with a moped) |
| 10th February 2007 Laura Walger | Poor Mike! - From: From Luang Prabang to Vientiane: From Bikes, to Sickness to Mopeds Hi guys- Mike I'm so sorry to hear that you ended up sick! I hope you are feeling better and get to do something exciting in Vietnam to make up for your down time :) Take care and Kel- its your ravishng red hair chasing away the bad spirits! You are Ms. Adventure! |
| 9th February 2007 Linda Beimfohr | Love Reading Your Blog - From: From Luang Prabang to Vientiane: From Bikes, to Sickness to Mopeds Thanks so much for the detailed description of your days....We just love it!!!...Mike, I hope you feel better VERY SOON!!!....I know it's a real pain being sick away from home....Take care my friends, Love, Linda |
| 9th February 2007 laura | Poor Mike!! - From: From Luang Prabang to Vientiane: From Bikes, to Sickness to Mopeds Hi you 2, just read ur blog at work in cold rainy england! glad ur still having fun Kel even tho mike is ill, i duno these men there soo weak!! Hope your feeling better soon mike. cant wait for the next installment of team turner. |
| 7th February 2007 Katie M | Hello - From: Luang Prabang: Elephants and Waterfalls I am catching up on your blog. Your journey through Laos looks amazing. I'll share the pictures of all the animals with Claire. Kel, I feel your pain on the Asian-style toilet. We encountered a few of those during day trips in China - major thigh-buster. You're missing the deep arctic freeze here - Laos is much more tropical. |
| 7th February 2007 Schiller | eats - From: Wats and Monks in Luang Prabang Hola - So, a person from Laos is a "Lao" or "Laotian" or does it matter? I was going to ask how often you two are taking a time out from togetherness time (more for Kelley's sanity as Mike has long been a lost cause). You're going to have to give me an intro to the various cuisines available when you are in Singapore as even when I thiink I am trying something new it keeps turning out to be of Chinese origin and involves mysterious brown sauces. Have you run into any restrictions on taking pictures of people or places? |
| 5th February 2007 Haines | Mote Shirt - From: Cooking Like a Thai I'm glad to see the Mote Marine shirt is seeing its way around the world! The Thai cooking class sounds like a lot of fun. |
| 4th February 2007 laura white | sorry about notebook - From: Chiang Mai...CHIANG MAI I can only imagine how disappointing that must have been - you guys have such a great attitude... I must also say that I continue to be awed by your bravery to try all the local food! I love your stories and have started sharing them with David as we are starting to talk about where to go for our 10th anniversary - Safe travels -Laura |
| 2nd February 2007 JennyInJamaica | qué será, será - From: Cooking Like a Thai oh that cooking class sounds like so much fun! Mike - I don't know you personally, but I have read your travel blog right from the beginning, and you *do* seem more relaxed and "qué será, será". When I go to Thailand I might just spend all day every day getting massages... was that a total of $8 for both of you? I thought services in Jamaica were cheap... Can't wait for your next blog! |
| 2nd February 2007 Schiller | spicy - From: Cooking Like a Thai Hola - Glad the travels continue to go well. Your encounter with the chili oil is funny as I did the same things yesterday. The lady at the hawker center and I were not on the same page so when she gave me a choice between hot minced meat soup noodles and "chill" mince meat soup noodles I thought the latter was the good choice. Chill = chili (oil) so I spent the rest of the meal shaking as much of the oil off the noodles as I could. I don't know what "hot" would have entailed. I noted an appreciation for zoos in your earlier post. Count on hitting the Night Safari when you are here in Singapore then. One of their big tourist activities but a good time. |
| 1st February 2007 Haines | monkey or mikey t? - From: Errands and Animals in Chiang Mai I sure thought that Orangutan was really a picture of you eating your pomelo! |
| 31st January 2007 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Ko Kret and Sunday Market in Bangkok Mike and Kel, I've decided to add a couple new descriptive words for TeamTurner Blogs; 'entertaining' and 'real'. When it comes to 'real' what other blog would have mosquito bites in living color plus give a play by play description of being lost in Bangkok. Maybe you guys should check out the copy write thing. I don’t want to walk into a bookstore some day and see a book titled ‘Around the World with Mike and Kel’ published by someone else. |
| 31st January 2007 JennyInJamaica | Agriturismo! - From: More Skiing and Italian Fun Ahhhh the Casa is an agriturismo place! In case you don't already know this (you probably do), Italy has renovated farmhouses that are registered with the government. When a family has their place registered as an agriturismo, they must serve food grown on the farm, so you get a family-feel place and truly fresh, local food. Yum! |
| 31st January 2007 JennyInJamaica | lost notebook - argh! - From: Chiang Mai...CHIANG MAI I'm so sorry about the notebook - losing that would have put me in a funk for a week! Are you using a guidebook in Thailand? Happy travels! |
| 29th January 2007 JennyInJamaica | Ska - my fav! - From: Arrival in Salzburg I'm back-reading your blog.... I am American by birth, but live in Jamaica. I LOVE ska and listen to it all the time -Toots of course, but Good 'ol Bob Marley did quite a bit of ska and rock steady before the music started to evolve into reggae. You should hear the original ska version of One Love. Awsome. I am trying to imagine a Russian band playing ska. I wonder if they were doing classics or their own compositions... |
| 29th January 2007 Don and Lindz | the good and the bad - From: Ko Kret and Sunday Market in Bangkok Mikey looks quite sexy with his new camera. Po Kel's legs not so sexy with bug bites. Po Kel-Kel. Hey Mikey, want to open up the new travel photography office of Don Mears Photography? |
| 29th January 2007 Don | historical misstep - From: Bangkok: Visas, Skytrain and Shopping You have to find the cab driver, Mike! You may have altered U.S.-Thai relations forever! American Pie is about Buddy Holly's plane crash with Richie Valens and the Big Bopper aboard. The headline in several large newspapers called it "the day the music died" because all three were really popular at the time. Ok, so did you expect me NOT to be know-it-all me even if I haven't seen you in four months? How quickly you forget our D'yer Mak'er conversations (although you were definitely right about that one). I'm glad you're having quite the adventure in Thailand. We love you both! |
| 29th January 2007 Don | movies! - From: From Dubai to Bangkok Lindz and I just watched the Illusionist, too! I'd like to think we were both watching at the same time, like a little universal concordance. One of the better movies we've seen in a while. It makes us miss movie and Yum Yum Good nights at Casa de Turner. Ok...I'm behind on journals so I guess we're off to Bangkok. |
| 26th January 2007 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Planning and Frustrations in Bangkok Mike and Kel, It should be very interesting to be a part of all that is ahead on this next leg of your journey. I've been impressed with the fact that even though this has been 'run, jump, and play time' for you guys, you've been diligent in the use of your time and have planned wisely. |
| 23rd January 2007 TeamTurner | Welcome to laura in England! - From: Shopping in Dubai Welcome aboard our travel train, laura! We're glad you're enjoying and that we distract a little from those super boring days =) Enjoy! |
| 22nd January 2007 laura | ur blogs - From: Shopping in Dubai hi you 2 i feel like i know you both so well. i live in Blackpool a sea side town in lancashire England. i love to read your blogs when im at work to distract me from the windy rainy british weather!! |
| 21st January 2007 cj and foster | hello from SYMMETRY SALON - From: Desert and Lounging: Two Very Different Days Hi guys~ what a wonderful experience you two are having. We all within earshot at the salon have been talking and following your adventures. I brought my laptop in and your granddad got to see some amazing photos and John read some exerpts of your journal. I think we all enjoyed the buzz from the corner of the room and felt like we were in dubia with teamturner!! Thanks for sharing your adventures, a nice and refreshing change to our "ordinary" lives....symmetry gang |
| 19th January 2007 Don | enlightement - From: Desert and Lounging: Two Very Different Days What? You mean Fox News and CNN don't give you the whole story? Shocker. I feel sort of refreshed while reading your blog now that you're in an entirely different part of the world. All of your schnitzeling and skiing was getting me down. Way to be Team Turner. Cleansing my palate with good ol' sand. |
| 19th January 2007 Jenny Schardt | Hi - From: Desert and Lounging: Two Very Different Days I love reading about all your amazing adventures...I'm taking mini vacations with you as I read your blogs. It looks like you're having an incredible trip! Thank you for inviting us along! |
| 18th January 2007 Katie M | Dubai - From: Shopping in Dubai Hi Kelley and Mike - Dubai sounds like a lot of fun. I've had two college acquaintances move there (no joke - one married a jockey who helps train Arabian horses, she's tall and blond, he's...well, the size of a jockey). Anyway, they both like it -- your travel explanation helps me understand why. Enjoy your tour of the desert - look forward to seeing pictures soon. Katie |
| 18th January 2007 Haines | Dubai Fire - From: Shopping in Dubai I guess you guys are probably well aware of this by now. Until I read your blog this morning, I probably would've never even clicked on this story link. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070118/ap_on_re_mi_ea/dubai_skycraper_fire Hope you're both doing well! |
| 16th January 2007 Rebecca | You must go to Paris! - From: Strasbourg Hospitality and Frankfurt Errands Hi guys! It sounds like Strasbourg was a great stop on your journey. And I wholeheartedly agree with Henry. You can't be that close to Paris and not check it out! It is a lovely city, and I think you'll find that the French do get a bad rap over here. They are a very sweet people! Can't wait to hear about your next adventures! |
| 16th January 2007 Don and Lindz | never - From: Snow in Kitzbuhel has cheesy been done so well by so few for so long as with you two. I have to bow. Seriously. I'm in my computer chair bowing. Ow. I hit my head. |
| 16th January 2007 Bonnie | Bon or "The Fish" - From: Strasbourg Hospitality and Frankfurt Errands I know Catfish is one of the curest dogs alive, but somehow I am not sure I am truly happy having him called "Mother". Love kel's haircut. Bon |
| 16th January 2007 laura | - From: A Brief Foray Into France after reading this journal I had to go find a snack... also loved the story about the bed - too cute. Would love to see pics of the types of rooms you're staying in and how you found them... Love your stories... keep them coming. Stay safe and have fun. Laura |
| 14th January 2007 Beth | nice! - From: A Brief Foray Into France Wow, Strasbourg looks very nice. Have fun! |
| 12th January 2007 Bonnie | Kels Carzy Hat's - From: Less Skiing and More Mountains Kel, if all else fails in life, you would make a great hat model! Way cute. Bon |
| 11th January 2007 Brian Yanofchick | Making an Adventure - From: Snow in Kitzbuhel Enjoying keeping up with you guys on this trip. I'm jealous of you guys for managing to find a snow storm to allow some skiing. Pictures are great...Stay safe and stay well. Looking forward to more... |
| 11th January 2007 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Zermatt: The land of huge mountains and Skiing Mike and Kel, It sure has been fun tagging along with you guys on this trip. It’s been entertaining, exciting, adventurous and informative. It’s been very inexpensive as well (for me). Mike does such a good job of describing the cuisine I often feel I can almost taste the food. Wherever we are headed next, bring it on. I’m ready. |
| 9th January 2007 laura | - From: Interlaken, Gimmelwald, and Murren Hi - so the pictures of Switzerland have been amazing - I so want to go and ski and eat Fondue!!! I could definitely see you too running a hotel somewhere :) Keep the stories coming - I love reading it! Have fun and be safe. |
| 7th January 2007 Gus | Hilarious! - From: Hippies, Roma, Gypsies...they're all in Granada Catching up on the story of your travels over a beer on a lazy Saturday evening (translation - I'm old). Makes you wonder who/what got stuck there prior to the sign. |
| 7th January 2007 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Snow in Kitzbuhel Mike and Kel, It sounds like you guys had a great day on the slopes at Kitzbuhel. Both of you really wear your whipped cream well. There’s nothing like hot chocolate after being outside in winter weather. Kel, you did a great job of taking out your ski instructor. It sounds like when you get back you should start taking martial arts training with Mike as your teacher. |
| 2nd January 2007 Leslie | striking the pose - From: Sound of Music Tour Loved the picture of you two kissing in front of the gazebo and I laughed out loud, Kel, when I noticed your foot coquettishly kicked up behind . . . that is oh, so-o you. ;) |
| 1st January 2007 Don and Lindz | It's not the heat, it's the humility - From: New Years Eve and New Years Day So, it's raining it's meteorological butt of here in Monde du Riche. Not a pretty start to 2007, but it does give one time to reflect on the myriad of things one will not accomplish in the coming year. |
| 1st January 2007 Don and Lindz | Happy New Year! - From: Sound of Music Tour To all of youz from all of us. You were missed last night but Salzburg isn't a bad backdrop for missing your friends. We love you and have fun! |
| 1st January 2007 Jennifer & Michael Khoury | All the Best in 2007! - From: A Driving Sort of Day Hello from Virginia! We really enjoyed reading your journal entries today (Michael, your Mom gave me your Team Turner site when we went to lunch). The pictures are wonderul and so is your commentary. It is nice to live vicariously through you. We want to travel to Italy and New Zealand. My brother lived in New Zealand for a year and loved it. You are going to end up being lots of friends' travel consultants! We'll keep checking in on your updates. Take Care!!! Michael & Jennifer |
| 29th December 2006 Katie | Happy New Year - From: A Driving Sort of Day Happy almost New Year, Team Turner! I just took a minute to get caught up on your Christmas week travels. Thanks so much for the pix of the snow. Richmond has been in the 50's and 60's so it was nice to see some snowcovered trees at this holiday time of year. I'm sure you now appreciate how tough those bicycle racers (like in the Tour de France) have it when they have to navigate those tiny goat path mountain roads. Have a great once-in-a-lifetime New Year's celebration! Katie |
| 27th December 2006 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Twas the Night Before Christmas Mike and Kel, You guys continue to do the adventurous, vigorous activities. Any time you go a mile up a steep incline it’s quite an accomplishment. Way to go! |
| 26th December 2006 Alison & Creighton Anders | Merry Christmas! - From: Merry Christmas Merry Christmas, Team Turner!! Looks like you all continue to have an amazing time. We're thinking of you and missing you over the holidays. Happy '07 and keep the amazing pics coming! Much love!! |
| 26th December 2006 Noland | Merry Christmas - From: Twas the Night Before Christmas Have a Merry Christmas. Thanks for all the great details!!! |
| 26th December 2006 Don | Not the only schmuck... - From: Nazi History in Nurnberg Just the best schmuck you know. Merry Christmas! (on an old blog) |
| 25th December 2006 Beth Shadur | Merry Xmas - From: Winter Arrives as We Travel South Hope you two are having a cosy and beautiful Xmas. love, beth |
| 25th December 2006 Cetta | Merry Xmas! - From: Twas the Night Before Christmas Hey Team Turner - Just stumbled on your travel blog! I'll have to catch up on some reading! Have a Merry Christmas in Germany! |
| 25th December 2006 Rebecca T. | Merry merry! - From: Twas the Night Before Christmas Just wanted to wish you both a merry Christmas. It's so cool to be able to see this journey through your eyes. |
| 25th December 2006 Laura Walger | Merry Christmas !!!!! - From: Twas the Night Before Christmas Wow- what beautiful pictures! Brian and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas that you will cherish for a lifetime. We miss you guys ! |
| 23rd December 2006 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Traveling to Munich through Dachau: The Shadow of Tragedy Mike and Kel, Your day sure was one of contrasts. At the beginning you were being exposed to the horror and evil of Dachau. At the end of the day you got to see goodness and beauty in a children’s angelic choir singing from a balcony on a church. I’m sure such experiences will produce lasting impressions. Have a blessed Christmas in Fuessen. My favorite words from the Christmas story are “Good news of great joy”. |
| 22nd December 2006 Marge | - From: Museums and Fun in Munich Merry Christmas from Arnie and Marge. Family will be at Dawn's for Christmas Day. Love your travelblog. Sending you both much love... |
| 21st December 2006 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Museums in Nurnberg Mike and Kel, It sounds like Germany is becoming a favorite for you guys. Glad to hear that you have a king size bed. It must feel good. The basketball shoot with the goggles on at The Sensory Museum sounds like fun. I would like to provide such goggles for my opponents the next time I play basketball. Quip for the day: What word do they use in Italy for the American word blog? Bologna =) Mike, in no way am I hinting that your blogs are full of boloney. |
| 18th December 2006 Scott Neilson | - From: Rothenberg and Romantic Christmas I went to Rothenberg about 15 years ago during a soccer trip over there. Rothenberg (along with Berchesgarden (sp?)) was one of my favorite places. Thanks for the great pictures - they bring back some great memories. |
| 18th December 2006 Brad McNamara | Hey - From: Pedi-Cabs and Crowds in Rothenberg hey guys, I'll be Zurich/Baden the week of January 29th if you're "in the neighbourhood". Have a great Xmas. Enjoy the ride. Brad |
| 16th December 2006 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Rothenberg and Romantic Christmas Mike and Kel, You guys continue to do a terrific job on the blogs. All your fans are able to take this trip with you because you are providing such a detailed account of each day; even a fancy toilet seat. It’s good to see you have a larger size room with a comfortable looking bed. It sure looks like Germany is the place to be during the Christmas season; everything looks quite festive. |
| 16th December 2006 Al Beimfohr | toiletten - From: Rothenberg and Romantic Christmas Ich liebe ihren toiletten sitze! Love the blog, Michael......makes me want to run over to Deutschland right now, cold weather be damned! Have a few "bieren mit schnapps chasers" for us........All the Best and have a Great Christmas (in Nuernburg, if you can get there)........Love you guys........Al (don't miss Dresden, Eisenach, Regensburg, Sylt and the BMW factory tour in Dingolfing) |
| 15th December 2006 Eric Swenson | Cool pix! - From: Bonn Dia Hey guys, I hope you're having fun; it sure looks it! I'm really interested in seeing what you end up doing for Christmas. I guess your choices are limitless. Take care not to get the bird flu. -E |
| 14th December 2006 Leslie | - From: Chocolate Dreams and Christmas Wishes How I love reading your blogs and studying the pictures. You know me, no quick perusal but a concentrated effort to see what you’ve seen and more importantly to see what your faces are saying. So far you guys seem to be having the time of your lives. I couldn’t be more delighted for you. =) Love ya!!! |
| 13th December 2006 Leigh | You guys are making me hungry - From: Driving to Cologne and Christmas Markets I absolutely LOVE your detailed descriptions of the food. However, it does make me hungry when I read your blog. oh well. Enjoy Koln! |
| 13th December 2006 Laura Walger | MJ - From: From Madrid to Frankfurt Sooo, MJ had a fan in Germany... wonder how the David Hassellhoff is going to handle this... can't wait for you guys to get to France and run into Jerry Lewis fanatic! |
| 13th December 2006 Don | great idea - From: From Madrid to Frankfurt Next week on the Amazing Race.... "umm...we've lost one of the couples. I have no idea where they...yes, sir. I know. what's that? they've stopped racing? Oh. They're christmas shopping? great. nice episode that'll make." |
| 12th December 2006 Bryan Lewis | The Amazing Race - From: From Madrid to Frankfurt Every time I read your Blog I think of the TV show "The Amazing Race". I think you two should apply for the show next year. You are already in training. |
| 11th December 2006 Brad McNamara | You're Gettin' Closer - From: From Madrid to Frankfurt Hey Guys, I'm in Baden, just west of Zurich so you're getting closer but not quite close enough to get together for a pint. I'll be leaving by the end of the week (another key difference between our trips). Keep your sense of adventure ( and humour ) and enjoy the ride. Keep the updates comin in' Brad |
| 11th December 2006 Haines | Baggage - From: From Madrid to Frankfurt Sounds like someone is carrying around a little extra baggage! I hope this car rental is as fun as the little red apple on wheels you had last time. |
| 11th December 2006 Don Dada | tutorial - From: From Madrid to Frankfurt Your Madrid guy needs to talk to our Barcelona guy about some MJ tunes. The MJ dancer in La Ramblas was a spitting image. I think we should have a bum training school in America so our panhandlers can have a few entertainment skills like their European brethren. Waddya say? |
| 11th December 2006 Katie M | Your pics appeal to a toddler... - From: Shop Till You Drop...But Don't Buy Much Well, Claire caught a glimpse of the wig pictures and thought they look way cool (you got her pointing and doing toddler-speak at the computer). I'm looking forward to showing her the chicken picture tonight. Looks like you guys are having lots of fun. No ideas for you for New Year's, as our New Year's are almost always dull (of our own choosing). Keep the blogs coming. Between your trip and my friend who is in China adopting baby #2, I'm getting a lot of armchair travel in this month. Take care. |
| 11th December 2006 Aaron Parks | Whew! - From: Shop Till You Drop...But Don't Buy Much Do you know how much Cap One time I just spent catching up on your travel wares from the begining?? I was rifling through my wallet when I came upon the business card you gave me, MT. So glad I took the time to type in the URL! Kel, we haven't met, but I've known Mike for a few years here at Cap One. I wish you guys the best. Keep taking pictures! I think that's my favorite part as I live vicariously through you guys... :) |
| 11th December 2006 laura white | thanks for sharing - From: Errands and the Royal Palace just love the stories and photos. Is it hard to believe it has been a month? What is your favorite memory so far? look forward to getting your postings - and I'm very jealous of the afternoon naps :) Laura |
| 11th December 2006 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Wigging Out in Madrid Mike and Kel, Looks like you guys had great fun with the wigs. Maybe you can start a new trend when you come back to Capital One. I was trying to come up with a sentence using the word ‘wig’. My best shot is as follows: While walking through the woods 'swigging' a bottle of soda I looked down and saw an 'earwig' on the ground and also a 'wiggly' worm clinging to a 'twig'. |
| 9th December 2006 Laura Walger | crazy ideas - From: Wigging Out in Madrid I love the top pic where the woman with green & white hair is giving you the stink eye like you are the weird one. What a crazy tradition.. thank you so much for sharing it with us. I'm thinking that the NYE party is going to have some sort of wig requirement ... |
| 9th December 2006 Laura Walger | - From: Paella, Chatting and the Alhambra When you guys get back are you going to get a cat??? Every town has Kel and a cat hanging out. Its a sign... actually you can have one of ours! Alahambra is beautiul - thank you for the pics! |
| 9th December 2006 Laura Walger | awww - From: Marbella, A Place for the Rich, the Famous . . . and Us! aww, the picture with the kitty ! YES I am a cat fan- love my doggies but a cuddly kitty will get me everytime. Glad you guys are enjoying the good life- it looks like you could get very comfortable there! |
| 9th December 2006 Laura Walger | WOW - From: The Sort of Days That I Live for The pictures are beautiful- Marabella & Zahara are spectacular. Thank you for taking so many pics and keeping up with the journal. Its wonderful to read. Today ( 12/09) its a high of 30 dg and cloudy- Spain pics to chase away the doldrums! Thank you! |
| 8th December 2006 Katie M | Wig Crazy - From: Wigging Out in Madrid I love the wig pictures -- but how exactly are wigs tied to Catholic Christmas? While you both are quite striking in your do's, my personal fave is the older woman in the pink punk hair. BTW, you should both be able to hold your own at a chic art opening with all the great art you are seeing. Not too many people know Gris! I don't know if you knew this, but your TravelBlog autogenerates custom ads based on the title you give your entry. Today - it's all about the wig wholesalers. Target marketing at its finest. Better watch what you put in your headlines :-) Congrats on reaching the milestone of one month away. I'm thoroughly enjoying my trip around with world through you. Keep having fun. |
| 8th December 2006 Rebecca | Wig props - From: Wigging Out in Madrid Only Kel is fashion-savvy enough to pick wigs that look good no matter which one of your heads they're on! Well done! |
| 8th December 2006 Tracy | too funny - From: Wigging Out in Madrid Love the wigs you guys! I am enjoying the pictures! |
| 8th December 2006 Leigh | Meat Tiara? - From: Entering Madrid I'm a little behind in reading your blogs but in the window display picture, it really looks like a meat tiara. What is that???? |
| 7th December 2006 Bruce / Daddy | - From: The Prado and Christmas Craziness Mike and Kel, It sounds like your ‘river princess’ ride on the estanque at the Parque del Buen Retiro was a lot of fun. My only comment is that the person that rented you the rowboat had not taken boating 101. One of the first rules of boating is everybody wears a life jacket. It looks like you guys didn’t end up swimming, however, so all is well. |
| 6th December 2006 Schiller | Hola! - From: The Prado and Christmas Craziness Sorry I hadn't written a note in a while. Spain is muy bueno - I strongly support countries with institutionalized nap time and lots of coast line. Madrid is one of my favorite cities so glad that you guys are getting to explore and are ejoying it. Hope all is well. |
| 6th December 2006 Don Juan de Reeshmonde | Shutter Drag!! - From: Entering Madrid Mikey...your picture of the street band...excellent example of shutter drag. You had the principle subject of the band standing relatively still compared to the walker to the left of the frame. In daylight like that you need a shutter speed of around 1/100th to stop most normal motion. It looks like you were at about 1/30th here. So...you get the blurry walker which is a really cool effect. Another way to do this would be to actually follow the walker with your lens as they moved in front of the band. Then you're walker would have been relatively sharp and the band/background would be blurred. Your friendly neighborhood photographer and his unasked for tutorials ;) |
| 6th December 2006 TP | Christmas Hair - From: The Prado and Christmas Craziness Are you sure you guys arent really in Oompa Loompa land. That hair looks really familiar |
| 5th December 2006 Brad McNamara | So close - From: Entering Madrid Hey Guys, It's been great following your adventure - sounds like you're building a few memories. I'm actuallly in Milan until Dec 10 (and Zurich until Dec 14). Too bad you weren't just a little closer and we'd get together for some Xmas nog. Regardless, have a great journey and keep the updates comin' in. Brad |
| 4th December 2006 Bon | Love the dog - From: Hippies, Roma, Gypsies...they're all in Granada Love that dog, yurs is a great big doll and we are really getting attached to him. There is no way Catfish would ev er follow on anyone's heels. One furry little animal would scurry by and he would be off and running. I can also see that guys in bands look the same the world over. Love ya. Bon |
| 2nd December 2006 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Paella, Chatting and the Alhambra Mike and Kel, I really like the arch pictures (Granada and Palacio Nazare). They make the scenery look very special. I have heard questions referring to how you guys are financing this trip. I let people know that it is very simple. You guys put out a blog on a regular basis. Bloggers have $25 per month automatically withdrawn from their checking accounts. With 150 bloggers things are going famously. I also let them know you give a bonus of $25 to whoever recommends a new blogger. OOPS . . . Just kidding. We don’t want to go down to 2 bloggers overnight, John and Bonnie and Bruce and Leslie. =) |
| 1st December 2006 Scott Neilson | teaching American - From: Paella, Chatting and the Alhambra "teaching American" - how does one do that exactly? is it like an anti-Miss Manners class? |
| 30th November 2006 Marge | Kitty - From: Marbella, A Place for the Rich, the Famous . . . and Us! Hey, I want that kitty! Bring her/him home for me. Precious thing. |
| 30th November 2006 Judy Graham | Friend of John and Bonnie - From: Marbella, A Place for the Rich, the Famous . . . and Us! Your Dad sent me your blog info, and I have been following your travels. Your comments on Marbella makes me wish I could join you! Such a beautiful place! My aunt lived in Spain for two years when her husband was in the Navy. I wish now I had taken the opportunity to visit for a month when she extended the invitation many years ago. I am looking forward to your next journal entry! |
| 30th November 2006 Deb Hazelwood | I am mesmerized.... - From: The Sort of Days That I Live for Kelley, I met you for such a brief time when I worked with you on the new payments products (but enough about work)... I cannot tell you how much I am enjoying reading your blog! I am a huge news hound, but night after night when I come home, I jump on your site and read about what you two are doing---without paying any attention to the nightly news! I find it amazing that you two are so willing to take the time to share your experiences! I went to Spain in 1991 ( yes, I am ancient) and found the place and the people absolutely marvelous! Glad that you found cafe con leche---it doesn't get much better than that! Keep those cards and letters coming.... THANK YOU, deb |
| 28th November 2006 Bruce / Daddy | - From: The Sort of Days That I Live for Kel and Mike, The hill towns look really pretty and the olive oil factory sounds fascinating. In one of your previous blogs someone referred to me as Bruce/Daddy. I realized in reading it that it would be a cool name, Bruce Daddy. It sounds like a name for a football player or a rock star. After doing a marketing survey (1 person, Leslie) and some major soul searching I decided not to use the moniker. However, I do like Bruce Daddy. |
| 28th November 2006 Tim K | - From: Happy Thanksgiving World Wow...absolutely beautify. I'm jealous! |
| 28th November 2006 Beth | wow, so wonderful - From: The Sort of Days That I Live for this leg of your trip looks so wonderful! The towns are gorgeous with the white stacking of buildings...makes us all salivate back in the USA, with our suburbia and lack of design.... While you are there, try the raisins and let me know if they are amazing. When Bruce and I were just in France in October, I fell in love with the raisins. They were very moist and succulent, and tasted nothing like ours at home. It was as if they were just off the vine ( which they probably were, as they vine dry them there) and so fresh. Hope you can find some for a real treat. I imagine they would be similar there. love, Beth |
| 27th November 2006 Haines | Driving - From: Arcos to Gibralter and Back It looks like they drive on the right side of the road (literally & figuratively). Does it switch sides within the same country? |
| 27th November 2006 laura white | keep writing - From: Happy Thanksgiving World I have come to look forward to reading about your adventures each day. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well. Keep the stories coming! Have fun and safe travels. Laura |
| 27th November 2006 Haines | - From: A Spontaneous End to a Plodding Sort of Day Thanks for the shoutout! Sounds like you're finding the perfect activities that couldn't have been planned any better. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! |
| 26th November 2006 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Happy Thanksgiving World Kel and Mike, I really liked your bull personifications; you guys aren’t scary but you are fun! |
| 24th November 2006 Laura Walger | Happy Thanksgiving! - From: A Spontaneous End to a Plodding Sort of Day Hi guys- I hope you were able to find a great place to celebrate the day. Maybe no turkey but in Spain with all the amazing choices who cares! Also, be happy you have missed the TV ad's Walmart is running now- open at 5am so shoppers can start the mass buying spree. I'm sure there will be something on cnn about a shopper trampled to death in a mad rush for the latest x-box or $49 laptop! The pics are beautiful and the stories are very entertaining! |
| 24th November 2006 Laura Walger | - From: Good Days and Bad News in Lagos The pics of the grottoes are amazing. Lagos looks like a beautiful place to hang out for a couple of extra days so you have zero sympathy from me for being stuck! take care guys! |
| 24th November 2006 Laura Walger | - From: Good Food and Rainy Days in Evora I have to 2nd Bruce/Daddy's comments. Even after eating T-Day leftovers and I'm still stuffed reading about the dinner made me wish I had something yummy & fun like that to eat! Glad you guys are having so many adventures! |
| 24th November 2006 Laura Walger | Barber of Seville - From: The Last Days in Lisbon the reason you got the haircut in Lisbon ;) |
| 24th November 2006 Linda and Al | We love reading about your adventures - From: Happy Thanksgiving World Kelley and Mike, Thank you for sharing your fantastic travel experiences with us. It is truly a treat. Don't forget about California as you are navigating the world. We'd love to have you spend time with us. Love, Linda and Al |
| 24th November 2006 Beth | look slike fun! - From: Happy Thanksgiving World Seems like you guys are having a great time. I loved the 'bull' pictures! (el toro) And I can imagine that El Alcazar is amazing. I love always getting your pictures. Makes me drool with envy! Glad your computer glitch is better. love, beth |
| 24th November 2006 Bruce / Daddy | - From: A Spontaneous End to a Plodding Sort of Day Mike and Kel, This note is especially to Mike. It's been good to see that your musical interests are not being stymied on your trip. I noticed that you were playing guitar on stage at Lazy Jacks in Lagos. Then it looks like you guys really enjoyed the brass band in Sevilla. I’m guessing this will continue wherever you go. |
| 23rd November 2006 Beth Shadur | whoops - From: A Spontaneous End to a Plodding Sort of Day Hi guys: Have a great thanksgiving! I especially loved the mural! Meanwhile, your blog messages came through about 30 times. Not sure what glitch is in the system, but I am still receiving it....over and over again. Yikes! Maybe you can notify the system somehow. thanks, beth |
| 23rd November 2006 Katie | Happy Thanksgiving - From: A Spontaneous End to a Plodding Sort of Day Congrats on your safe arrival in Sevilla. I completely agree with your comment that a little planning and research go a long way to making a trip more enjoyable. I remember travelling with a friend and looking at each other ("What do you want to do?" "I dunno, how about you?") and getting trapped in a state of complete inertia. Arghhhh. We're very happy to be home this Thanksgiving. Last year we were sitting in a hotel room in China, admiring our new little daughter that we had just met. During her nap, we huddled up in the bathroom to call home and eat some weird Chinese food as our Thanksgiving feast (it was knuckle of something in a broth...far cry from turkey and cranberries). Enjoy your memorable Thanksgiving away from home - cheers to both of you on your big adventure! |
| 22nd November 2006 Bruce / Daddy | Carriage Ride in Sevilla - From: Cathedral and Carriage Ride in Sevilla Mike and Kel, It was fascinating to hear how much you guys enjoyed the carriage ride, especially Kel. I thought of three possibilities when you get back. 1. Spend your vacations with the Amish people. You could ride in their carriages all day long. 2. You guys have been looking for a business opportunity. Carriage rides around Richmond could be a big money maker. 3. You could go all out and do what bikers and runners and walkers sometimes do. Carriage ride from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It may be a first. No matter what, carriage riding would certainly give you plenty of time to ‘horse around’. |
| 21st November 2006 Sticks Hicks | The Universal language - From: A New Country and City Await I was wondering how well you would manage away from the guitbox. That was one of my favorite things on the road in Europe - sitting in with the locals. Music is meant to share. Thanks Kel for the pics! |
| 20th November 2006 Haines | - From: Sunny Lagos Days It looks like a lot of stuff is in English over there. Interesting. Do the areas you stay in rely on english speaking tourism heavily? |
| 20th November 2006 Traci Kipers | Having a great day...right - From: Port Towns Get Tons of Rain Hmmm...as I prepare for Monday back at the office I am forced to compare your day to mine. You'll wake up around 10. I'll wake up at 5:30, to leave home by 6:30 so I can get a good parking space on campus since they destroyed everything but the front row to make the parking deck (which will be done in APRIL). You'll grab a leasurely coffee at a local cafe. I'll rush into Future-of-Work land so that I can get a desk before we run out of tables. You'll drink beer in the early afternoon - and I'll curse you, ALL DAY LONG~ Seriously, I'm thrilled y'all are having a good time and I'm green with jealousy!! |
| 19th November 2006 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Sunny Lagos Days Kel and Mike, Kel, your seafaring experiences from Cape Cod and your New Hampshire mountain climbing trips have prepared you well for your activities in Lagos. I'm impressed with the adventurous spirit you and Mike have brought with you on your world trip. It’s fun for you and fun for others to read about. If you need any other climbing equipment let us know; EMS is great for that. We look forward to hearing all about Spain. |
| 18th November 2006 Marge Mack | Very interesting - From: Good Days and Bad News in Lagos Am enjoying your diary. I'm not able to receive the messages on my email (probably don't have newest technology), but I just go to the original blog address and get your most recent report there. God bless you and keep you well and happy. Having Dawn's birthday dinner on Sunday here (just 6 of us) and then Thanksgiving on Thurs. at Dawn's. Remember last Thanksgiving? That was a strange one! Good thing we planned on eating out or we would not have had a Thanksgiving dinner. Ha. It would have helped the waistline. What happens to "you guys" on Thanksgiving? Probably a bowl of soup. Love ya. |
| 18th November 2006 Caroline Oakes | Friend of your dad and mom - From: Emotions Run Deep and Strong I enjoyed your write up. I admire your courage to step out there and undertake this "great adventure". I think you are seizing a wonderful opportunity. I am 45 and wished I had done something like this. I am glad I can live vicariously through your travel blog. |
| 18th November 2006 John T | Miss you for birthday cake! - From: Good Days and Bad News in Lagos Thanks for the Birthday wishes. We are having a nice dinner at Morton's Steakhouse and Bon will have a Cosmo in you honor. Stay safe and be well. Enjoy a couple of days or relaxation. We love you. Bon & John |
| 17th November 2006 TeamTurner | HAHAHAHAHA - From: Lagos Here We Come You are ABSOLUTELY hilarious! Definitely the frontrunner for Commentator o' the Year |
| 17th November 2006 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Lagos Here We Come Kel and Mike, It appears like the situation you were in with the hostel owner was not desirable. I then began to think of ways you could avoid such uncomfortable situations in the future. 1. Ask the person if they would like to try on your backpack to see how comfortable it is. They’ll probably end the whole thing at that point. 2. Take the pack off your back and by mistake set it on the person’s foot. That should definitely speed things up. 3. Fall over backwards from the weight of the pack and knock over a lamp or some other piece of furniture. This should produce immediate results. |
| 15th November 2006 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Good Food and Rainy Days in Evora Kel and Mike, I've become increasingly aware of only one problem I have in reading the blogs. When I hear about all the great food you guys are enjoying it immediatley makes me hungry. I am then tempted to run to the kitchen and look for whatever goodies I can find. I think it is very possible that by the end of this trip you guys will be thinner and I'll be heavier. Oh well, it's all good. |
| 15th November 2006 Lorien | zoo - From: The Last Days in Lisbon I am so glad you shared the pictures from the zoo. The giraffe, of course, brings a huge smile to my face. I love it! I'm glad you are having fun! Take care! |
| 14th November 2006 Leigh K (not C) | Glad you liked it!!! - From: Carrying a Pack is Economical but less than Fun I'm glad you tried the wine and love hearing the effect it had. My job is done here. |
| 14th November 2006 Leigh | NO PICS OF TIGERS??? - From: The Last Days in Lisbon Tigers are my favorite animal and I must say I was quite disappointed that no pictures were posted of them. Okay, enough of constructive feedback...glad you guys enjoyed your Lisbon time and go Kel on the hike (previous journal)! |
| 14th November 2006 Bruce / Daddy | - From: The Last Days in Lisbon Kel and Mike, I certainly enjoyed the presentation of your trip to the zoo as I would find that interesting as well. I noticed that you featured a giraffe's tongue, a camel's toe, and an elephant's tail. I wondered whether I could fit all three of those into a sentence. The best I could come up with was, "Mike tells a 'tale' with his 'tongue' each day (blog) which makes everybody who reads it happy from head to 'toe'. |
| 13th November 2006 L&D | no halbo portuguesa - From: The Last Days in Lisbon but I do speak jive. Wassup peeps! Congrats on finding your reincarnation species. If you run in to an aye-aye, then you've found mine (closely followed by the north american lazy photographer). Get ready to practice your lisp. |
| 13th November 2006 Katie | Cool monkeys - From: The Last Days in Lisbon What cool monkeys! I may have to let my little Claire-monkey hop online with me to take a look. Hope the travel connections go great and look forward to hearing about the sleepier side of Portugal. |
| 13th November 2006 Lorien | tracking anklet - From: Climbing the steps to the top of Lisbon I am sitting in one of those standard 4pm meetings at Cap1...i laughed out loud about the pigion. I am so glad you are having fun! I will live vicariously. Cheers! |
| 13th November 2006 Mike Noland | hello - From: Hiking to Castles: An Adventure in Sintra Just wanted to say hey and let you guys know I enjoy everybit of the blog. Have fun! |
| 13th November 2006 haines | Is that Bo? - From: Tejo, Kazoo & Poo Poo...They All Sound The Same Is that a Bojangles ham biscuit? Wow, Europe is my kind of place! |
| 12th November 2006 Laura Walger | - From: Hiking to Castles: An Adventure in Sintra There will be no booty-licious Kel left with all the walking you guys are doing! It sounds way better than a stair master could ever be! |
| 12th November 2006 Laura Walger | - From: Climbing the steps to the top of Lisbon yep, Allen was actually "graceful" in his defeat. No recount! My brokers in FL were all so disappointed that VA couldn't take the spotlight this year and be the place for election mayhem! |
| 12th November 2006 Laura Walger | love Rick Steves! - From: And it all begins.... How funny, I just finished watching the Rick Steves show on PBS- I LOVE HIM! I'm so happy that you guys are having a good time and things are going well. We miss already miss you guys and no there is no "bun in the oven" ! |
| 12th November 2006 Bruce / Daddy | - From: Hiking to Castles: An Adventure in Sintra Kel, It sounds like you and Mike did a terrific job climbing to the castle. 2.5 miles uphill is a really good physical accomplishment. Who knows what opportunities you guys may have when you return in world class condition. The olympics might be a bit of a stretch. Love, Bruce / Daddy |
| 10th November 2006 Schiller | power bars - From: Climbing the steps to the top of Lisbon If you are going to keep moving at this pace you are going to need to find some of those super high calorie snacks to keep handy. I am reading too many action verbs and too little of comments like, "We sat at the cafe for the afternoon and watched the passerby." Glad you all are well. |
| 10th November 2006 Katie | - From: Climbing the steps to the top of Lisbon May your days continue to be exciting and your nights restful, until you catch up on your jet lag that is. I am thoroughly enjoying your blog. Look forward to more updates. |
| 10th November 2006 Rebecca | - From: Climbing the steps to the top of Lisbon It's clear you're having a great time! Thanks for taking us on your journey. =) |
| 9th November 2006 Leslie | - From: Climbing the steps to the top of Lisbon Kel and Mike, First of all, it was such a blessing to spend the last couple days with you both and then to see you off at the airport. You guys looked so adorable with your backpacks on, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready and excited to take on whatever this trip has in store. Secondly, Mike, thank you so-o much for taking the time to fill us all in on your adventures and for posting the photos which enable the rest of us to travel along with you. I'm delighted to see that you both look rested, relaxed and from the sound of things are enjoying yourselves immensely. It was quite observant of you to notice the rogue pigeon. Keep up the good work. Thirdly, Kel, thanks heaps for calling. Just hearing your happy, delightful voice on the answering machine makes me feel all better. =) You’re the best! Love ya like crazy, Leslie / Mom |
| 9th November 2006 Bruce | - From: Climbing the steps to the top of Lisbon Guys, glad to hear you're not starving in Portugal. It sounds like you might be able to write a column in one of our Sunday food sections. Maybe that would be a good idea! You sure haven't wasted any time getting into the swing of things. It was also good to see that you were able to catch up with your rest. It's great fun for us to follow your adventures. Love, Bruce/Daddy |
| 9th November 2006 Big D | wisdom - From: Climbing the steps to the top of Lisbon As my grandfather once said "never forget to stop every once in a while to eat the pigeons" or something like that. |
| 9th November 2006 Denise Davis | - From: And it all begins.... Glad you had a safe though uncomfortable flight. What were you thinking? Leg room? Better start looking at first class in the future. Keep the blogs coming, they are quite entertaining! Have fun |
| 9th November 2006 Ricshawn | Congratulations! - From: And it all begins.... On making the first leg of the journey successfully! I love the updates and wish you both happy trails. |
| 8th November 2006 Leigh Kurland | Make sure to have some vinho verde! - From: And it all begins.... I think that is how you spell it. It is green wine. Kind of a sparkling white. I remember really liking it when I was there. Granted, that was when I was 19 and thought the pink wine my mom drank from a jug was fancy. Love the blogs!!!! Keep them coming and know I'm reading every one! Also, remember, it is 3 kisses in Portugal! |
| 8th November 2006 Haines | Jet Lag Loopiness - From: And it all begins.... The jet lag must have really gotten to you b/c we all know you don't have pectoral muscles! Glad you both made it safely. Can't wait to keep up with your updates. |
| 7th November 2006 Wendy from NetSpend | Negril - Sandals - From: Emotions Run Deep and Strong Kelley, My husband and I were at that same resort in Negril last July with some friends as they got married and our thoughts about the resort were similar to yours. Great for partiers, not great for everyone! It did bring a lot of personal memories back for me, so just know that your travels are touching a lot of people, no matter how remotely, very deeply. Thanks for the updates, keep them coming! Wendy |
| 6th November 2006 Brian Yanofchick | Hello from St. Louis - From: Emotions Run Deep and Strong Hey, Kelley. Sounds like you and Mike are off to a great adventure. It's fun to keep up with you all here. Safe travels! |
| 23rd October 2006 Dawn MacKerron | Lewis Carroll - From: Work, Work Go Away, Come Again Another Day The Lewis Carroll thing is genetic. I myself can recite "The Jabberwocky" entirely from memory..."'Twas brilling, and the slithy toves did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All mimsy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe...." Unexplainable, but genetic. |
| 22nd October 2006 laura white | best wishes to you both - From: Nervousness Ensues as Time Dwindles I am so excited for you guys. I can't wait to read more - you guys definitely need to put this in a book! Kelley, I know we talked about this, but you really need to do it - especially for all of those of us living vicariously through you for the next year! Wishing you both safe travels and lots of fun! |
| 20th October 2006 Elizabeth Miller | - From: Nervousness Ensues as Time Dwindles Thanks for sending us the link. Chase and I are looking forward to following your very exciting journey over the next year. It may be a great learning experience for everyone. Good luck and happy travels from your friends back on the loop. E |
| 19th October 2006 Meredith Van Voorhis | Baby Culture Shock - From: Over Time One Gets Tired of Planning Mike and KT - I hope you have great trip! Enjoy your adventure :) As for all the friends having babies - we can relate as we were on the end of our friends joining parent-dom. It will change those backyard get-togethers some but we are starting to see how much fun the next stage can be. Plus you can still have the beers and hang on the deck after the kids are in bed (which is pretty early - so the night is still young)!! So the good times will still be here when you return. |
| 15th October 2006 Alison Anders | WOW! - From: Nervousness Ensues as Time Dwindles Will never cease to be astounded by your 'gumption' (as my grandmother called it!) to do something so fantastic in life. Although you will be greatly missed by your buddies at home, we are thinking of you and will visit your site often to see what you're up to. Safe travels and we love you! :) Alison & Creighton |
| 9th October 2006 Jenny | Too excited! - From: Nervousness Ensues as Time Dwindles Schardt & I are so happy for you two and can't wait to share in your experiences this way! Your site is really cute! |
