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| 6th November 2009 The Nomad | A response... - From: ...Of such immense size Hi Yvonne Sorry for the ridiculously late reply but I don't check my travelblog much these days. I hope any info I give isn't too late. Unfortunately I didn't stumble across any decent places to eat while in Belarus. They were mainly old soviet style serveries which weren't very good. However in Minsk I went to a nice cafe/restaurant on the main street. I can't remember what it was called but it seemed in that main area there were plenty of places to try. As far as telling people why I was there, I just told them the truth, I was curious to see it and I am the type of traveller who will go anywhere. I didn't say anything about being part of the old soviet bloc as I didn't know how people felt about it. I think if you're going there out of curiosity, that's your best excuse. If there's anything I can't stress enough, it's to familiarise yourself with some Russian. Honestly, the language barrier was the most strenuous part of trip. Anyway I hope this helps if it's not too late and I hope you have a great trip |
| 23rd September 2009 Yvonne | A question... - From: ...Of such immense size So where can you eat, where there will be good traditional Belorussian/Russian food? I also wish to know what exactly you said to everyone who asked you why you came to their country. I am going soon and don't want to offend anyone. Thanks for your time and your report. |
| 27th June 2009 ras | kool - From: Gotta love Bali!! I love bali more than any other place, here you can get druck and almost naked, have sex in your hired car on road side, I wish I can live there and have a living, bali is life, its sexy, intoxicating, pure, fresh, naked, lovely, wet, drunk, dancing, rocking, relaxing, ...... |
| 1st April 2009 The Nomad | Wrong facts - From: ...Of such immense size Hi Alex. Thanks for your feedback.. I wouldn't like to think I was givng the wrong information as I usually try and get it pretty right but in the midst of the hustle and bustle of travel there's always chances of getting things wrong.. Can you tell me what I got wrong so we can all know?? |
| 29th March 2009 Alex | Isn't it a strange report....hmmmm - From: ...Of such immense size I have just checked a couple of facts related to Minsk in the net. I was really surprised, that many facts the author gave in the report appeared to be totally wrong. Isn't it a strange report....hmmmm |
| 27th February 2009 Newt | Estonia - From: Estonia got medieval on my ass Had the great fortune of getting to go to Estonia for a military training event. Fell head over heels in love with the place and it's people. Very affordable. Being there was like stepping back in time. Would recommend anyone spend some time in Tallinn, Narva, and Paldiski...while in Paldiski ensure you take mosquito repellant, we almost got eaten alive. Definitely a country I'd love to go visit again. |
| 28th January 2009 The Nomad | Explanation for Die Belgrader - From: The other side First of all, why are you calling me an American? I'm NOT American, I'm Australian, so I have no idea what its like to carry an American Passport or anything about the righteous/mesianic/judgemental genetics that Americans apparently have and I don't have Tivo! Secondly I never asked anyone to "explain" themselves to me. When I travel I like to educate myself on things and I wanted to find out more about the Siege of Sarajevo. The Bosnians were happy to tell me all about it but I didn't want to just have stories and opinions from one side. I was interested to hear a few things from Serbians also. I do this to avoid having "biased, pretentious and unchecked ideas of the right or wrong that has to be pre-applied on that place/people". I think that opinions and experiences from locals are far more interesting than anything that could be read in a history book. That is the connection. If you had bothered to read my previous blog from Bosnia, then you would've seen that. I wasn't out to insult anyone or push for anymore detail than anyone was willing to give and I didn't intrusively harass people for anything. I always tread lightly with these types of matters as I understand they are sensitive issues. I admit that the way I wrote about it being a problem to not get information may not have been the best way to put it but I wasn't hassling people like a journalist or anything. I don't have any relation to the event I just have an interest in history. I think the main reason people were sending me so much hate mail is because of the less than flattering view I gave the city. Perhaps I was comparing too much or maybe it was because I wasn't in the best mood when I wrote the blog. I again admit is probably was a little harsh and I can fully understand why locals would be upset. However I'm still not going to change my opinion and say I liked the place. So sorry all Serbians find me offensive but this is travelblog, a place where a traveler can write their opinions and their experiences of travel. If you don't like it, don't read it. Just out of curiosity Die Belgrader, you say you're both a native Belgrader and a shitty American citizen, where is it you live? So that's it, I don't feel I need to explain myself any further. |
| 10th January 2009 Die Belgrader | Think , Mr. Nomad ... think! - From: The other side Well, in the best intention and hope, Dear Mr. Nomad that this comment from a native of Belgrade, who also happen to be a fellow, shitty american citizen (you know how it is - carrying the US passport around the world in this century) , will not be deleted, I will take a freedom to remin you on something. When you come in to the completely foreign country, which you do not have any social, cultural or blood ties with, and all that with a thoroughly peculiar (or, it may come from the righteous/mesianic/judgemental genetics most americans are born with) biased, pretentious and unchecked ideas of the right or wrong that has to be pre-applied on that place/people, putting them all in the default position to "explain" themselve to you ... well, then you could hardly avoid being call the unfortunate names! Since you already went in that direction, can you please explain to the respected readers of this post what is the relation between Serbian and Bosnian Muslim history in Sarajevo with your Belgrade travel post? Do you have some personal agenda to take care of? Are you married (or girlfriended by) to a Bosnian Muslim? Are you somebody involved professionaly (NGO?) with a politics in the Balkans? Is the 90 % muslim albanian quasi-state of Kosovo next cross you will try to crussify the christan Serbs on? Please explain yourself, we are eagerly waiting for your answer. PS: Please don't go to Greece and try to "explore" the "other side" of Greek - Macedonian issue. It just wouldn't be healthy. You are an American ... stick to your TIVO!!! |
| 3rd January 2009 Aamer | Lovely photos of Burj Al Arab - From: Modern, efficient but still traditional I am linking you to my blog at http://gkatavalon.blogspot.com |
| 24th October 2008 Tracy | Its All True, Have Been There Too - From: ...Of such immense size However, luckly my husband is Belorussian, so it was not has bad as Camo's visit, I am orginally from New Zealand but have lived in Oz for last twenty years. I have now been to Belarus probably 5 or 6 times now... and still its an interesting place to visit...my advice to any one considering a visit is to definitely learn a little russian especially how to pronounce the alphabet to string the letters together ...communication if only basic will at least get better assistance from the locals...I really enjoyed reading this blog...Happy Travels |
| 30th September 2008 Priit | - From: Estonia got medieval on my ass The guy who talked about phone company card is very wrong. I'm Estonian and they are very cheap here. He is wrong about the public phones also. True, most of Estonian are using cellphones now, but still.. You can get a public phone card with 1-2 Euros, so i don't see how is that a ripoff. Hope you liked Estonia! Peace! |
| 21st July 2008 sandra | uau! que saudade!!! - From: Saudades do Brasil! Great pics. I see you guys had a wonderful time. I miss Brazil and my family soooo much. God bless. |
| 9th March 2008 The Nomad | Thanks - From: Extra effort rewarded! Hello Usama. Thank you for your kind words about my photos. I am afraid I never got to your beautiful beaches because I wasn't there for a long time. Good to hear about the women in your country, the taxi driver must have been exaggerating. I really enjoyed Oman and hope to return one day. |
| 9th March 2008 usama | interesting - From: Extra effort rewarded! Salam Alikom Cam my name is Usama from Oman, I was searching the web looking for some photos of Bahla fort, I found your photos in Google and guess what these photos are the best photos of Oman's forts! thank you for all the nice words about Oman and its people, it would be great if you added something about Oman beaches as we are blessed with the cleanest and most beautiful beaches on the planet. by the way, in Oman women are also "free' (what we pay for them is a gift that is used for buying gold clothes ) half of the working force in Oman are women, they own businesses and drive cars and they are head of minisrties, ambassadors, CEOs in big companies :) |
| 5th March 2008 Nancy | Bird in the hand - From: Short but sweet We have several amazing pictures of birds in Moscow last summer who crawled up my husband's legs and begged for food. Your cute picture reminded us of that day which was so much fun! |
| 26th February 2008 Sam | back home? - From: Into the holy land. Just read your parents title. You are back in Oz? How long for? You've travelling again soon? Email me mate and fill me in! |
| 24th January 2008 mum and dad | so glad you're home - From: Into the holy land. What a wonderful blog to finish with, great story, great photo's as always. You gave us both the most wonderful surprise by arriving home early but of course we are now in adelaide visiting den & bev as well as dad going to the cricket. A trip we had planned before we knew you would be home so we have a few more days before we can really spend a lot more time with you talking about all your future plans, something we both look forward to. |
| 23rd January 2008 Franco | - From: Into the holy land. Wow, great reporting and photos. Thanks a load. |
| 22nd January 2008 Sam | Catching up. - From: Saudades do Brasil! Hey mate, just catching up on your blog! Looks like you had a fab time! You still back in England, or have you headed off again. Don't forget us poor folk back in Olney! Keep in contact my friend. |
| 7th January 2008 Carla | :) - From: Saudades do Brasil! Wow, i loved this one baby! Although ist not hard to figure out why (lol), i have to say it reminded me of some things i had forgoten about this place :) Anyway, i'm glad you liked it! I jus have one more thing to say: 1 or 2 bottles of guaraná?? You almost got us out of it! hahaha Looking foward to the next one... miss u, xoxo. |
| 7th January 2008 steffen | Nice one - From: Saudades do Brasil! Love the leap of faith shot, just superb. And of course the fact that you were 'rescued' by a taxi driver, of all persons... |
| 7th January 2008 The Nomad | Hey there - From: The other side Well thanks for actually putting your email and name now Ivan, well done. The reason I deleted your last comment is because you just abused me for no reason. Real men dont just abuse people for no reason. I get all sorts of comments of abuse but at least they have a reason unlike you. Just now in your comment you said "In my humble opinion you are a fag" but why? you havent asked me anything or disagreed with anything in my blog. Stop wasting my time and if you're going to take the time in writing to me, make it worth while otherwise I will just delete the comment again. |
| 5th January 2008 Ivan | My humble opinion..... - From: The other side In my humble opinion you are a fag....Too Harsh?...Well any real man would respond and stand up to himself instead of just deleting the comment. That is, unless of course, I am speaking the truth..... |
| 22nd December 2007 Matt | its NOT eastern europe - From: It's official... I'm in EASTERN europe Somehow I just came up to your journal and as I'm a latvian myself it's pretty interesting to glance over your stuff. I like that you felt kinda the same as I did there. It's sorta cool feeling to know that I'm not the only one. Yes, Riga at the very moment is one of the crappiest cities out there, everyone seems to rave about the place but I just can't see any significance. It's just the place as anywhere else. I mean, the Old Town and this art nouveau thing is awesome but it's definitely not enough to call it a great city. Basically, the place has some sorta potential but at the moment they don't seem to use it. Look at Tallinn. Or Vilnius. Both pretty great places compared to Riga, although Riga is the biggest one. Tallinn and Vilnius have their own pretty cool and neat downtown, I can't find anything like that in Riga though. Well, I believe- someday, hopefully, itll be a great place worth visiting. That's about it. I left Riga not so long ago. I can't stand it there. I was too depressed to carry on there. Now I'm happy again though, you see! About that eastern europe comment... You're right man, but it's culturally ,NOT GEOGRAPHICALLY eastern europe.!! You can ask any lecturer in any part of the world and he will tell you that it's northern europe, because of the location. Eastern europe starts from Poland. Even Lithuania lawfully counts as northern europe. Yes, Latvia at the moment CULTURALLY is eastern europe, owing to the long lasting occupation from the east which brought in anything from that part of the world. Nowadays only Estonia seems to fight these influences off so yeah, I can't say anything. So you can say culturally but definitely not geographically! Have you heard about the livs? Didn't you know they were of finno-ugric branch? They're indigenous here and are as much northerners as finns and latvians. We're all the same and we've always been and will always be a part of the north not east. As long as you keep mentioning this eastern europe thing, this will never fade. But you don't want it, right? Well, hehe that's about it. Hope you having a good time wherever you are, keep it up. cheers! |
| 20th November 2007 anonymous | - From: Cidade Maravilhosa Hey my "camarao" friend!!! great text, great pictures.. congratulations!!! i dont know for the other people, but for me, a brazilian who is leaving abroad is so sad to read this and dont be there to apreciate everything =/ i miss the sun so much! our people and all this beautiful things u are seeing there.. and even with problems and everything i have to tell u that if i could change a place to live for the rest of my life, no doubt it would be brazil.. i know u have already seen a lot but trust me.. Brazil is huge and u have a lot to see! I wish i could be there with u and carla, unfortunately i cant... but someday we will and i hope we will see together a match in maracana together like we did here in berlin in the olympia stadion! huhuhhu =) miss u guys a lot!! have lots of fun in Brazil!!! Liebe Grüße aus Berlin! |
| 6th November 2007 Johan | Great stuff - From: Cidade Maravilhosa I liked your blog a lot. What more can you want from life? Being with a great girl in a stunning place like Rio..... |
| 5th November 2007 Dad | Great Blog again. - From: Cidade Maravilhosa Hi Cam a great read, again you have excelled the pixs are a great part of your blogs BUT you should listen to Carla when you are out and about especially with taking pictures. look forward to the next Blod. Dad |
| 3rd November 2007 j | cool blog - From: Cidade Maravilhosa cool blog, keep up the good work |
| 7th October 2007 Irene | great photos much than I saw - From: Beauty beyond expectation hi...I have just finished the trip in Sweden. You did great photos take whatever algle or light. Those of them were so vivid and help me keep it tight of memories in my mind. Thanks. |
| 24th September 2007 Stephen Paul | Great Post! - From: Putting the Ice back into Iceland Nice, I was forced to rate some! :) Iceland is my most favorite place that I have never visited. *sigh- someday..... Lucky You!! |
| 18th September 2007 Carla | - From: Putting the Ice back into Iceland Danm, its hard to compete against a lagoon full of icebergs! Anyway, we have caipirinhas and 'beach babes', we should win ;) Miss u, don't forget my Raffellos and Kit Kats :D |
| 18th September 2007 Dad | Amazing - From: Putting the Ice back into Iceland The concrete church looks all the world like the space schuttle all be it a concrete verson of it, another brilliant blog Cam i hope the next time you go to Iceland we are with you Love Dad |
| 4th July 2007 Marise | very good (muito bom - portuguese language Brasil) - From: A country of so much history eu gostei muito de seus comentários sobre a Polônia, pois minha viagem para lá foi inesquecível também. A sensação que eu senti foi muito parecida com os comentarios feitos por você. Conte-me mais sobre isso! Now in English: I really liked what you wrote about Poland, because my trip there was unforgetable too. The sensation I felt was very similar to what you mentioned. Tell me more about this! My email: marisexb@hotmail.com Best wishes and good luck! Marise |
| 4th July 2007 Dad | Good memories - From: What's the craic boy? Hi Cam you obviously have great memories of Berlin and it is always hard to say goodbye , BUT with our wonderful technology we have theses days it helps to ease the pain look on the bright side look at all the places you can stay for free when in there Countrys. Love Dad |
| 3rd July 2007 johnnybones | - From: What's the craic boy? That bus driver might have had a few too many Guinesses him/herself!!! That picture will be on those FWDs into people's inboxes for many years to come, what a classic! |
| 24th May 2007 Mum & Dad | Good to see you - From: Back to school So great to talk with you again last night. It's good to finally see all the places & people you've told us about. Enjoy your last week of school & speak again soon. Love Mum & Dad |
| 24th May 2007 ian miller | - From: Back to school camo. Keep them coming. Ruth has just got her first laptop and is stoked fiddling around with e-mails etc . Pity you could not stay in Deutschland with all that bier |
| 24th April 2007 erisa | wonderful description - From: Where am I? hello... im albanian, my name is erisa. u way to describe, to see albania is soo funny.. :)) albania is a very contradictiv country.. there is everything, the poor ,the rich.. all together. where i am ?? try to go in albania in summer time, go at the sea ( sud) u will love it. goodbuy.. |
| 24th April 2007 boss | hidy hoe mofo - From: The cost of filling in a few days word mofo seems you havin fun visting all these wierd and wonderfull places if any goverment would let me vist there country i would come say hi (you blow up half your nieghbourhood and nobody trusts you) but allas i cant as long as you are getting drunk and laid im sure all will keep well hopefully you i will be seeing you in namibia for quad biking and restling 200kg sharks onto the beach keep it real daddio sweet |
| 24th April 2007 matt | good times - From: ...And metal for all!!! word mofo its your old boss here just remebering old times and saying hi and gee it seems my last stock take was good loads of captain morgan left any ideas mister sweet check ya for this years download peace |
| 19th April 2007 The Nomad | Hello ANONYMOUS - From: Sir? You Want It? Sir? One Dollar? Yes, Sir?!?!? I'm sorry you feel that way ANONYMOUS. I write about my experiences, the things I see and the people I meet. I can't recall writing anything "offensive and repulsive" maybe you could enlighten me on that eh?. I find it so funny that you choose to write about your disgust in me and hide behind the name ANONYMOUS! Maybe if you feel so strongly you should have some guts and send me a private message with your name and email so I know who I am disgusting. I'm very sorry my stories don't appeal to you but if you don't like it, don't read it. This is a blog for my family, friends and myself, not for the gutless, opinionated casual reader who thinks they know all about me because they read "some of my blogs" You don't know me one bit (thankfully) and I don't intend to please everybody. Once again, if you don't like it? Don't read it! Have a good day ANONYMOUS |
| 18th April 2007 Emma | The cops are my friends - From: The other side They are great, thankyou. A little long-winded but great people every one of them. Even the guy who wasn't a cop, he was soooooooooooo friendly... |
| 18th April 2007 anonymous | Your Writing - From: Sir? You Want It? Sir? One Dollar? Yes, Sir?!?!? I read some of your blogs. A person's writing tells a lot about the person. Your style of writing, tone and content are offensive and repulsive. You came out ignorant and very arrogant. With your travel experience, you should have already acquired a better perspective in life, the world we live in and understanding of different culture.........I'm sorry to have come across a person like you. |
| 13th April 2007 Dad | - From: Ancient times.. Even today Are, Cam Reading about your time in Athens took me down memory lane when we were there for the 2004 Para's. It is a great city with all those things we have read about through out our life. Looking at all your pictures is what we have in our pix album BUT I must talk about one pix and that is of the ouzo bar when we were there we had several ouzos I hope you sampled the product which of course is made on site? As usual Cam another great Blog |
| 13th April 2007 ian miller | languages - From: Ancient times.. Even today Camo. Expect a full blog in flawless Kraut (oops, sorry, Deutsch) in the near future |
| 12th April 2007 The Nomad | Ouzo?? - From: Ancient times.. Even today Of course my friend!!! When in Rome... or Athens as was the case lol |
| 12th April 2007 johnnybones | - From: Ancient times.. Even today did you hit up any of that ouzo wall?!!! |
| 12th April 2007 Bev | With Thanks - From: Where am I? Hi Cam - Many thanks for placing our home email address on your Blogs once again and for continuing to take us along for the ride on your travels. Have to admit I had doubts over your statements about Albanian head shakes and nods in reverse. I firstly checked to make sure you weren't writing on 1st April and then googled to a Lonely Planet site before I believed you. What a great question for a trivia night. Love Bev & Den |
| 8th April 2007 Dad | Concrete Bunkers - From: Where am I? Hi Cam the bunkers reminded me, when we were in Egypt you remember all the mushroom type bunkers there the difference with the ones in Egypt was that they are still in use. Another brilliant Blog again I remember Ian M----- saying that your writing about places and people was so descriptive it almost places you there when one reads your blogs. Love Dad and Mum |
| 30th March 2007 The Nomad | OK OK! - From: The other side Thank you for pointing that out dear! How are the cops in Bulgaria by the way?? lol |
| 28th March 2007 Emma | Boys have no sense of orientation - From: The other side Theres no trains in Albania! I did tell you that... Emma (and Madeleine): 2 Boys: 0 |
| 27th March 2007 Mum | You can't get there from here?????? - From: The other side This sounds too much like one of my mystery novels for comfort.You must find somewhere that you can there from there immediately. |
| 26th March 2007 Justin | Intersting - From: A country riddled with history Very well put together.... Would take time |
| 25th March 2007 Janis | Riga - Paris - From: It's official... I'm in EASTERN europe Advice - never judge city by first impression. Give yourself time to get to know teh city and than make conclusions. First time in Paris - I landed and Northern Station and was horrified, I think I was in Sudan and not the heart of Europe. But Paris is and will remain teh most beautiful city on earth no matter how terrible the certaina reas are |
| 25th March 2007 Janis | - From: It's official... I'm in EASTERN europe I am sorry you had such a horrifieing first experience with Riga, that was just a result of bad coincidences. You arrived with a bus from tallinn, instead of taking the main street str8 down to the city center - the driver took less busy road around through the ungly soviet block districst (Belieev me Tallinn and Vilnius have even more of it) than landene on the bus station which is situation next to market on the other side of railway station - "little moscow" we call that area. 99% people living there are russian immigrants and thus brought there some of the problems of their country. Lots of drug use, poverty, alcohol. the true Riga, the one everybody refers to the city center was on the oposite direction. You discovered it later and logically your opinion changed. Sadly you were visiting on sunday - that is the worst day to visit Riga. People leave the city or stay home so it is very quite. The best day visit Riga is thursday and friday - city is bustling, full with energy and atmosphere especially on some celebrations, young people on the streets in bars and cafes - these moments are why Riga is celebrated and loved by everybody. Big bustling sophisticaed and elegant place. But I am happy you liked it anyway. |
| 25th March 2007 Janis | - From: It's official... I'm in EASTERN europe Well Helsinki is even more to the east than Riga I dont think when visiting Helsinki you will refere to it as Eastern Europe. You did not ment it completely geographically. Latvia Riga is Norther Europe has always been, culturall, mentality, religion culture. Yes cold war split us from our true neighbours and relatives, but thanks got it is over. And this shamefull practice of spliting Europe in east and west purelly along the iron curtain border is a contination of the occupation. So I can understand why people in Riga, Prague or Zagreb dont like to be refered to as Eastern Europe, we simply are not. |
| 22nd March 2007 Anne & Greg | - From: A country riddled with history As always Cam, fantastic photos and stories - we're always looking forward to reading about your adventures! Loved the B&W photos in the last blog too - very creative. Take care and have a wonderful time. |
| 17th March 2007 Sam. | photos - From: Story of a sea-side playground Fantastic photos cam. Sounds like you are having a great time. Just remember the others stuck in the 'olney bubble'. |
| 12th March 2007 Sam | Olneyite!!! - From: A surprising little gem Ahhhhh, Cam!!!!! We miss you too!!! Your replacement is dull as dish water and butt ugly. Scotch and Darren say I'm only down on him cause I don't fancy him! Nope, it's cause he's thick. I miss my aussie comrade!!!! |
| 6th March 2007 Amanda | 'On the road again' - From: A surprising little gem A little bit of jeoulousy fills me as I read this blog!!Memories of days on the road and the peugot come flooding back!~ Great to read your travels as usual....Look forward to hearing more.....Keep well..xx |
| 3rd March 2007 Johnny* | mr_bones@inthemix.com.au - From: A surprising little gem Good to hear from ya, back on the road!!! It must have been funny trying to talk to the locals with the language barrier, but good beer is understandable in any language!! Look fwd to hearing more from ya! |
| 2nd March 2007 ian miller | - From: A surprising little gem good to see you back on the air. How about some photos of all the attractive females you were drooling on about |
| 7th February 2007 sooz | fabbydoo - From: It's official... I'm in EASTERN europe I am going there on Fri! thanks for the great photos and comments! |
| 4th January 2007 Kim From Canada | Beautiful Photos! - From: Short but sweet It's nice to see blogs full of photos to allow us to see around the world, like a nice illustrated storybook. Thankyou! |
| 15th December 2006 Raven | Too bad - From: Bored in Phuket its too bad you had a crappy time..im actually planning a trip there soon in the new year, but this kind of discourages me a little more now. Maya Bay seemed to look beautiful it dissappoints me to hear so many take a beautiful place like that for granted..i bet it would of been way better if theer werent so many tourists..oh well when i go i hope ppl will have laerned to smarten up a little bit ahah i doubt it but wishful thinking ya know:) |
| 16th November 2006 Neville | Page is fantastic - From: Last stop.... Singapore! Looks like you had a great time an you took good pictures. Keep it up and enjoy photography. Merry Christmas 2006 |
| 12th November 2006 mikekrupel | Thanks - From: It's official... I'm in EASTERN europe Great post and some inspiring pictures. I got some tips on what to visit and look out for on my next trip to Latvia. Thanks. P.S. I liked the nuns photo :) |
| 20th October 2006 Erik 2006 | - From: Small in size, big in stature It's always nice to see that people enjoy Luxembourg. I lived there for the best part of a decade, and have very many fond memories! |
| 11th October 2006 Ragana | Lithuania - From: ...And now we play the waiting game It was actually very interesting to read what impressions my country leaves to travelers like you are. I am very proud representative of my country and read this story with smile on my face. Because much of what you say looks like true, just little bit false mirror:) The thing is that yes, people of this nation are, lets say, "weird" enough - they are modest and sometimes pesimistic, but incredibly warm, sentimental, hospitable and sensitive at the same time. Of course it is dificult to form a clear view of us if you didnt get to know us closer, only met two old non speaking english vilige women, two wenches in a province information center, taxi driver and hotel staff:))) Joking of course. But the point is that we usually not rush to "lay our lifes down on your plate", but once you get friends - it is forever. People who you met must be tired enough because of ages lasting historical trials, challenges and changes, thats why i can to justify them saying "why Lithuania?" But i want to ensure that is not national character and there are many of us who are proud citizens of this country, fans of our traditions and history:) Lithuania quickly moves forward with fast growing economy, with active people and it gives valuable contribution to the world with its rich history and culture. Next time you here, you necessarily have to visit Curonian Spit with its unique nature - narror penninsula with the Baltic Sea on one side and Kursiu lagoon, dunes and old fishmen villages, you should visit Birzai region and see phenomenon of subsiding slumping holes, visit pot town Klaipeda and night life of Vilnius, etc. Anyway was funny to read about your feelings being here:) And you are allways wellcome back to yellow-braided Lithuania:))) p.s. those two you met in Prague must be really lost children or some minority without self respect!:))) |
| 26th September 2006 ian miller | - From: Small in size, big in stature great photos. The catacombs look rather claustrophobic |
| 21st September 2006 Dad / Mum | The famous walk - From: I am John Lennon Great to see you boy's tring to bo what the beetles did all those years ago having been their and trying the same photo I know what you went through to get this picture BUT either AZ or Matt behind had to be bare footed see you in Munich. Dad |
| 17th September 2006 Rohan | Bond Hey - From: A rugged land and rugged people 007 hey, maybe a suit may have helped :> Look like ur still havin a ball u bastard. Can't wait to get over there. only a few months to go. Have fun with Az and co and take a photo if u see any 5 litre stiens (and get one) at octoberfest. I have been told they exist but I want proof !!! PS. Kim rang us and she just got back from Bali. Guess who she ran into over there.......... A good friend says hi.... Rohan |
| 17th September 2006 Julie | Och Aye tha Noo - From: A rugged land and rugged people Hi Camo, Thanks for the pic of the bunnet, I hope it plays scotland the brave like mine! Your pics brings back loads of memories. Especially some scary ones like the Falkirk wheel. Talk to ya soon xx |
| 16th September 2006 maria | i am so jealous - From: A rugged land and rugged people i have finally figured out how to work this site. u r having such a wonderful time by the looks of things. Scotland looks so beautiful. i really like ur red hair, it's such an improvment (do the laugh), and yes. U r failing the bond look miserably, but A for effort. missing u bello. keep having a great time. xxx |
| 14th September 2006 G | native - From: San Diego San Diego may be an OK place to visit. It is a horrible place to live. |
| 7th September 2006 Carla Morgan | - From: Beauty beyond expectation Hi, i dont know you but i just have to say you take amazing photos, absolutely breathtaking! hope you are enjoying your travels |
| 6th September 2006 Ian and Ruth | the olde country - From: A fresh breath keep the info flowin. Good to see you are now in a white man's country (or so it was once). Don't keep the oldies up too late |
| 6th September 2006 The Nomad | Sounds good - From: Modern, efficient but still traditional That's fine to use my picture Beth, just glad you enjoyed them. I still haven't seen Megadeth in concert yet but I will sooner or later I guess lol |
| 6th September 2006 Beth | DDR - From: Modern, efficient but still traditional Forget to sai i went to dubai desert rock n it wernt fantastic,, u didnt miss much! 3 doors down wernt so gd live bt mega death was... lol |
| 6th September 2006 Beth | Dubidian - From: Modern, efficient but still traditional Hay,, these photographs of dubai r realli awesome,, I live here and i have seen photos of dubai bt some of these r realli gd. I jst wanted to ask permission to borrow one of ur photos for mi geography tourist project for mi gcses,, its the one the nyt view of the jbh,, its realli nice... hope its ok. in dubai we call us expats dubidians bcoz its funni lol beth x |
| 31st August 2006 Johnny | around the world - From: Ich liebe Berlin From Sydney to Berlin, nice to see you put those Lowenbrau glasses through a solid rinsing out!!!!!!! Enjoying the stories, especially the 'baptism of fire' p.s. i am taking off for the states as of tues..i had to go back and read about your trip there for some last min tips! some good times relived! |
| 30th August 2006 Trace | What about me!?!?! - From: Ich liebe Berlin And where do I fit in amongst the 'lads' you're meeting up with then? Don't forget that you gotta put up with me in Munich too buddy. That's whats really gonna provide the fabulous entertainment! Can't wait! |
| 30th August 2006 Amanda | The Lads??? - From: Ich liebe Berlin Lovely Camo.......Yes I do feel a little out numbered on our road trip! Its all good though..... Well, Berlin looks wonderful....I wonder if that would fit into our 'random' road trip?? Pleased to hear that you would be happy to spend some more time there. Well, we are on the countdown now...2weeks exactly today! Hurry back to London and we will see you soon!!! |
| 29th August 2006 roxana | hello - From: VIVA LAS VEGAS!!! hi im roxana and i want to know more about las vegas , it will be nice if you can tell me about living in vegas |
| 22nd August 2006 alex | - From: A country of so much history amazing, just amazing. nothing like i thought it would be, deffinatly a place to go, i would love to see where my grandparents grew up, and you have given me just a glimpse i'm sure. |
| 17th August 2006 Dad & Mum | The Traveller - From: ...Of such immense size What a diverse world we live in. Visiting places where people ask "why are you hear?"means you are a true traveller,not a tourist. PLEASE don't run to catch a moving train again as it makes Mum shudder & cry.(she's a Mum,thats her job). |
| 14th August 2006 Amanda | Amazing!! - From: ...And now we play the waiting game Wow...I think you are right about the crosses.....too many to count!! Looks awesome though... You have seen so much! Well, we are on the contdown now and looking forward to seeing you in london!!4 weeks to go!!!xxxx |
| 13th August 2006 phone call | tip - From: Estonia got medieval on my ass Don't buy the official phone company cards, they're a ripoff, but get a VOICENET or something similar - you call on a special number and theen dial the number you wan't to call to... But public phones will be removed in a few years anyway, since they are unprofitable. Noone uses them. |
| 12th August 2006 UA/RU | Cool - From: The Tube, Big Ben and Prince Charles Thanks. The security wall is most beautiful. ;-) |
| 12th August 2006 Johnny | Hill of Crosses - From: ...And now we play the waiting game wow - that place would give me the creeps good to see you're keeping healthy on the road with the noodles - traveller's dinner! lol stay safe dude! |
| 12th August 2006 Dad & Mum | Wow - From: ...And now we play the waiting game The hill of crosses truely amazing, Mum loves the photos of Salos Castle travel saftly, only three weeks to go before we all catch up in old London town |
| 8th August 2006 Julie | HEY! - From: It's official... I'm in EASTERN europe Hi Camo, as always, your travels stories are amazing! I am so glad to hear that you are living the dream!!! Keep the blogs coming! Julie |
| 7th August 2006 alex | - From: It's official... I'm in EASTERN europe dude, amazing as per usual, can't wait to finally get a job, save some money, and just travel and see all this amazing stuff (ha ha ha..... that's right still no job) |
| 5th August 2006 Dad & Mum | Love It - From: Estonia got medieval on my ass Love all the cute little spires, looks like a fascinating place. We always thought you could sleep anywhere lol. Take Care, Love Mum & Dad |
| 5th August 2006 Greg & Anne Vance | Photojournalism - From: Beauty beyond expectation Hi Cam. As always great photos together with great words, You have a career ahead in journalism. Looking forward to seeing you in October. Keep havibg these marvellous experiences. Love A & G |
| 1st August 2006 Mallu | No ex-soviet buildings and things in Finland - From: There is a heat wave here in Finland Finland was under Russian rule during 1800 and declared its independence on 6. December in 1917. Finland has never any part of the Soviet Union, so therefore we do not have any ex-soviet stuff here. We have built all the ugly stuff ourselves!! The "Soviet-inspired" churches might be orthodox, at least one in the pictures (Uspenski Cathedral with the golden globes). |
| 1st August 2006 ian miller | - From: Beauty beyond expectation definitely impressive ! |
| 1st August 2006 Jurgen and Christian | the boys from austria - From: Beauty beyond expectation hey! We are now in Rovaniemi where Santa Claus lives!It´s a nice small town and today we are going to box santa claus ears because we didn´t got what we wanted last christmas! We wanted to travel forward to Sweden but with the bad bus szstem it is verz bad. so we must stay here over night:-( Let´s try the nordic camping places! It was nice to meet u in stockholm and in tallin again! Have a nice travel through western europe and write an email when u arriving in vienna! kindest regards Christian and Jurgen :-) |
| 31st July 2006 Johnny* | - From: Beauty beyond expectation holy hell you must bring one of those nice swedish girls home!!!!! Keep safe on your travels, hope you are doing well!!! |
| 31st July 2006 Aunty Janine | - From: Beauty beyond expectation I am so jealous Cam. Love the blogs, feels like we are travelling with you without the expense. Ian likes the extra scenery very nice. Travel safe love the Blannings. |
| 31st July 2006 Barb Smith | Sweden - From: Beauty beyond expectation Dear Cameron We are so glad you loved Sweden so much. We do too. Loved your photos and your blog. Take care Barb & Laurie Smith |
| 31st July 2006 Anne & Garry | G'day - From: Beauty beyond expectation How lovely, so glad to see you looking so well. Dad & Aaron particularly liked the scenery. Your travels & photos just get more & more interesting. Love Mum & Dad |
| 29th July 2006 Jeff | ?? - From: There is a heat wave here in Finland "There are a lot of ex-soviet buildings and large public spaces typical of the soviet era". In Finland? Hmm.. |
| 26th July 2006 Ian and Ruth | - From: There is a heat wave here in Finland don't worry Cam. Dad will bring plenty of $$ with him! Photos show a few trees around but can't see any grass (not the stuff you puff on) |
| 26th July 2006 Dad | - From: There is a heat wave here in Finland Hi Cam you are again in another part of the world your passport would have a lot of stamps in it now ???? only 5 weeks to go and we will catch up in UK Looking forward to that Love Dad |
| 26th July 2006 Rohan | Shortest Blog EVER !!!! - From: There is a heat wave here in Finland Mate, what are you doing ? It only took me a min to read this. When I saw u had a new blog, I brewed a cuppa and sat down for a half hour read :> How much is the internet ?? how much the hostels costin ya. We want pictures alright.... :> See u in 6 months mate. Rohan |
| 26th June 2006 Choyak | Tijuana - From: TIJUANA BABY!!! Well. I went on a tour to Rosarito, and it really impressed me. I even rode horses on the beach, and we went to the Calafia hotel. These things are alot better then just going to Revolution ave and getting drunk!!! When returning, some other comments on other website were correct, you can see the Tijuana Arch for quite a long distance!! |
| 18th June 2006 az | YOU BASTARD - From: ...And metal for all!!! yeah yeah yeah ok it was good have u done enough to rub it in now, Those of us back home in Australia would kill for a line up like that. looks like im going to have to get there next year az |
| 13th June 2006 The Nomad | ??? - From: TIJUANA BABY!!! Sorry Michel, I don't speak spanish. |
| 11th June 2006 michel | - From: TIJUANA BABY!!! por q aca en tijuana se piensa q el americano solamente viene al etiujana para tener sexo emborracharse y lasgarse es asqueroso!!!! |
| 6th June 2006 Joe Z | Arrived at Eagles Nest on July 3rd, 2005 - From: Hitler knew how to live. Sorry you couldn't get up top. It was the highlight of my trip!. If you get back to me I'll send a few photo's. we were there on a sparkling day which added to the experience. My motivation was to follow the 101st Airborne from Normandy,to Bastogne, and finally to Eagles Nest. the Germans now call it "The Keilstein Haus" Eagles Nest is secondary. Keilstein is the mountains name. jzoccola40@aol.com see you, Joe |
| 30th May 2006 Amanda | - From: Hitler knew how to live. Another beautifully documented adventure from you!! What beautiful landscape. Glad to see you are having such a great time and seeing such wonderful places! 4 months to go!!!!ROADTRIP! Have fun!! Love Amanda xx |
| 28th May 2006 ian miller | beer/bier - From: Hitler knew how to live. please bring a couple of pallets of samples |
| 28th May 2006 ian miller | - From: The scenery, castles and... sunday service???? keep it up. Our friends are quite impressed when we carry on about the views from the Festung Hohensalzburg!! You are saving us heaps on travel exs |
| 27th May 2006 Mum | How interesting - From: Hitler knew how to live. visiting a place in person always seems to clear up misconceptions we have about history.disappionting you couldn't get up to see eagles nest but the architecture and scenery(and beer?) sure made up for it. love Mum |
| 27th May 2006 Mum | Just lovely - From: The scenery, castles and... sunday service???? gorgeous scenery,great photos as always.so glad you had a good time there and you always seem to meet varied and interesting people on your journeys. as you know Dad's still on his bike heading to Queensland but we both send our love.Mum |
| 19th May 2006 Marz | - From: Extra effort rewarded! So nice to read an 'Aussie' travel blog which wasn't written by our traditional 'boofhead'! (Congrats to you and your parents on your upbringing.) I'm thinking of adding Iran to our Moroccan travels at year's end so am trawling the Middle Eastern sites for snippets, suggestons and such. Thanks very much for your considered observations and perceptions. Happy trails! |
| 21st April 2006 Em | 'Not that there is anything wrong with that...title' - From: Prague, Czech it out! Blimey (how English) that was quick - definately nothing much going on in that little town. I am still reliving the experience that was Prague. I can't get over how amazing you guys are, and we must keep in touch. Love ya |
| 20th April 2006 Dad | Great Read - From: Prague, Czech it out! As usual you have put together another great blog you mention that Prague is high on your list of most favouite city of the world, I am sure you must have forgotten about Cairo it could'nt be better than that?? |
| 20th April 2006 Trace | "We're in Prague!" - From: Prague, Czech it out! And we loved it! Well done on the speed of getting this blog on here. I have several blogs to publish before I get to this one even though they're all written - slack I know. Really interesting to read this from the perspective of someone who was there with you. Well summarised, and good work on keeping all the juicy stories out of it - KIDDING FAMILY, JUST KIDDING! We were all well behaved! :) Looking forward to doing it again soon babe, T xx |
| 4th April 2006 Sheikh | Wow! - From: Extra effort rewarded! Your entries are wonderful. It's great to see Muscat (and Oman) after months. Actually, I live in Muscat, but I'm overseas right now due to my undergrad studies... Hope you enjoyed Oman and Omani people! Hope you'll come back to Oman again and share your experience with others! Cheers... |
| 27th March 2006 Scott and Jaime | Hey Cuz - From: Modern, efficient but still traditional Hey Cam. Great pics man.. Just a quickie the Mighty Bronco's bounced back to smash Parra on the weekend. Hope all is well we are cleaning up alittle from the cyclone that went through Innisfail Cat 5 storm. Our winds here in Townsville only hit 100 to 150 km an hr but hit 290 further nth the place is F*cked up there. Bring some bananas back Australia is running out now... See ya Cuz enjoy your trip... |
| 21st March 2006 Mum and Dad | COLD!!!!!!!!!! - From: The Tube, Big Ben and Prince Charles Great pics as usual, aren't you pleased that mum talked you into Buying some warmer clothes in Dubai. The Jacket looks great,did not think I would see you in a beanie. Love Mum Dad |
| 21st March 2006 Mum and Dad | Melbourne 2006 - From: I'm home in Olney Hi Cam We are sending this from Melbourne because as you know we are at the Com games. We have been pretty busy as you can imagine but we are having a good time. We will be back at home on the 27th or 28th of March. So pleased to see you have settled in well in the two brewers Mum is pleased that you got a country area first. Great discriptive Blog as always. Love Mum Dad |
| 20th March 2006 Bev | The First London Bits - From: The Tube, Big Ben and Prince Charles Hmmm "Blurry and badly reflecting" - sooo, you definitely got his best side then. St Stevens Tower - it was your Mum who added to my "edification" last year by explaining the difference between this and Big Ben. Too bad you couldn't collect every time you went past Go on that whirlwind Monopoly tour. You'd be a rich little bar person by now. xx |
| 20th March 2006 Bev | To Olney, or not to Olney, that is the question! - From: I'm home in Olney Glad you decided to give little Olney a chance - I'm sure you'll both benefit from the experience. Now I feel like I'm getting the UK in stereo - and I'm loving it. Hope you and Trace do catch up soon. And there is still London waiting, when you fancy it. Love from your AdFamxx |
| 20th March 2006 Iwannatravelagain | Olney, hurray!!! - From: I'm home in Olney I'm from the northeast of the US. I used to live in England. Olney was one of my favorite towns, I didn't live too far from there. Enjoy that region. There is not too much in the tourist books, etc. It is a great area to live and explore. Have fun!!!!! |
| 19th March 2006 Trace | London in a whirlwind - From: The Tube, Big Ben and Prince Charles You have revealed more of London in one day than I have shown people in over 3 months of being here. Well done! Trust you to have a Prince Charles encounter on your first day in the city. If you want to meet the whole family, I'm told that his mum is heading to Guildford soon! Till we force our paths to cross, T xx |
| 19th March 2006 Trace | Good ol country England - From: I'm home in Olney Well mate, Olney looks like a quaint little place - you will certainly get the real English experience there. It's all part of the adventure you're supposed to have. Like you say, it's easy to get into London whenever you need a bit of the busy city activity. Looking forward to coming up there and see it for myself, T xx |
| 17th March 2006 Rohan | Plans are not best when it comes to travel - From: I'm home in Olney Cambo, u forgot the golden rule of traveling. there are no plans and u end up where u end up. looks like uv'e ended up in the set from "The Good Life"..... It's somewhere to stay while u get ur UK Legs hey... Meet the locals and least it's not hard to get out of the city :> Was good to see u met up with Dave.... Got a pommie accent YET ? Roh |
| 17th March 2006 Rohan | Prince Charles or what - From: The Tube, Big Ben and Prince Charles Hey mate, I couldn't see the big ears, u sure that was him ?? |
| 16th March 2006 Ian and Ruth | - From: I'm home in Olney Cam. Looks cosy and restfull in beautiful downtown Olney. Keep the travelogues (blogs) coming. |
| 16th March 2006 Amanda | - From: The Tube, Big Ben and Prince Charles WOW! London looks awesome.....of course......these blogs are getting me so excited for the september trip!!!!!!! Have fun!!xx |
| 12th March 2006 Rohan | Cowboys Smashed the Bronco's - From: Modern, efficient but still traditional Hey Cambo, Dubai looks great, i'd luv to have a crack at snowboarding in 50 degree weather. I hope ur getting established in Olney. Have u seen all the sights and attractions yet ??? hehehe. Well some news from Home, tonight the Cowboys smashed Brisbane 36-4, and the Tigerz got up 24-15 on Firday. Talk soon. Roh |
| 8th March 2006 Amanda | WOW!! - From: Modern, efficient but still traditional I am amazed.......What a beautiful city..The architecture is out of this world! I will abosolutely join you in 2010! Once again, and absolute joy to read!!Glad to hear you are having a ball! I believe your mum and Dad are back home safely...Well done!! Enjoy your next adventure and I look forward to hearing about it....xx |
| 7th March 2006 ian miller | - From: Modern, efficient but still traditional Camo. Great stuff. Only kidding last time re content and photos! |
| 4th March 2006 The Nomad | Hmm your miss guided idiot!!!! - From: TIJUANA BABY!!! Dear Pilot. 1) How dare you call me a Racist. I never ONCE in my blog, or any of my blogs, was racist to ANYONE! 2) Yes, we went to Revolution Avenue. We only had half a day there. Our original plan was to spend the night and perhaps travel further south. Time restricted this plan so a half day trip was all we could manage. For the record we did manage to get to a shopping centre in the area, not much I know but something.. There were many things I wanted to see in Tijuana but never got a chance. If I go back I WILL spend more time. 3) Sorry but my comment is true. Revolution Avenue is a smoggy, stinky, culture clash of a rats nest. I was not really referring to Tijuana as a whole because I didn't see it. This is a blog based on my experiences!! not a documentary going into huge depth about a city. So next time read properly and understand before you lash out. Do me a favour, if you choose to call me something have a decent reason to, and send me a damn email and don't be so gutless hiding behind an anonymous comment. |
| 3rd March 2006 Pilot | You racist piece of trash!!!!!! - From: TIJUANA BABY!!! I'm from Tijuana, and I basically don't like your comments about this city. Most americans think that Tijuana is just going across the border and get to Revolution avenue (Just Revolution Avenue?????) There's more to Tijuana than just crossing over the border to get drunk and get back across to the U.S. and get arrested by the american officials because of being drunk. The Revolution Avenue is the lowest unclassiest place of the city, Sodoma & Gomorra type, no question about it. I've been there and I'll tell you, is not Disneyland. But there are a lot of places in Tijuana to visit. To name a few : Just 15 minutes west of the "Revolution Avenue" there's the beach zone (called it Playas de Tijuana)with big shopping malls, movie theaters, the bull ring by the sea; east of the "Hell hole", just 5 minutes, is the river zone with big museums, shopping malls, exquisit restaurants, football and baseball fields, luxurious hotels, just to name a few. So, per your comment abou Tijuana : "A nice little smoggy, stinky, culture clash of a rat's nest that Americans seem to love so much (mostly under 21's students)", I suggest that you take another trip and avoid getting drunk at the "ugliest" place on earth, and enjoy something different. I'm sure you will not be dissapointed. |
| 2nd March 2006 Simon Ingerson | The Malls Balls - From: Visiting our Cousin Tra-c Hi, I'm from Adelaide but now live in Sydney. My ten year old daughter brought up the large silver balls sculpture in Rundle Mall in conversation tonight and I told her that they are called the "Malls Balls". She blushed and refused to believe me so I Googled it, and god bless you, I wasn't let down. I'm vindicated! and now a little home sick. Glad you enjoyed my home town. Like anywhere, It ROCKS when you know where to go. Cheers. |
| 25th February 2006 Ian and Ruth | - From: Travel by all means possible... not bad. But how about a bit more detail in the narrative and a few photos to expand thereon??? |
| 18th February 2006 Aaron | Comments Comments - From: I came, I saw, but I was conquered. Hey Cam Looks like your having a great time. the fact people had to make comments means many people are reading keep the opinions coming controversy sells lol (Hi Bev u have been bated) get your tickets for download festival also alex is moving to london for 6 months in june az |
| 18th February 2006 Bev | Camels ... - From: I came, I saw, but I was conquered. ... And how much harder to pull off the "majestic" thing, when subjected to those fluffy baubles around one's head. (Anne with whip in hand?!!? - to be used on Camel or Garry?) Luv Yr AdFam xx |
| 18th February 2006 Trace | Once-in-a-lifetime sights - From: I came, I saw, but I was conquered. Well, there certainly are some views you will treasure forever, despite the crappy time you have had around it. Just keep telling yourself its all part of the adventure bud. Oh, and it's official, I am not writing blogs when we travel together cos your writing is sooo much more interesting than mine! Peace bud, T xx PS- keep writing your own opinions mate, it's you're right to do so! |
| 18th February 2006 Rohan | Cab drivers worse than Sydney ?? WOW - From: I came, I saw, but I was conquered. Cambo, what a shocker few days urv had..... but I'm sure u'll look back and say, it was an adventure. WHAT THE HELL DID U DO TO THE SPHYINX's NOSE. As usual ur blogs are a great read, and I don't know what negative comments u recived on your last blog, but it just shows u some people can't handle varied opinions hey..... Peace will prevail when man can accept anothers opinion without judgment. I am glad to see you are still wearing long clothes in hot enviroments :> Keep up the great traveling and u still suk for getting countries up on me !!!. Enjoy mate. |
| 18th February 2006 Ian and Ruth | cairo - From: I came, I saw, but I was conquered. Cam. Keep them comin'. We won't have to travel now we have seen your photography. Loved the black bastard (ie Garry of Arabia. Is he practicing his bunker shots? |
| 16th February 2006 Bev | The Worst Happenings make the Best Memories - From: The worst first night... EVER! I'm sure you will agree with this, but what a bizarre intro to a country - make a hood ornament out of a local. No wonder your Mother is coming to get you!!! |
| 15th February 2006 Johnny* | - From: The worst first night... EVER! wow - what a horrible first night. dont let it get to you, ive had heaps of friends go to egypt and say its beautiful...the best is yet to come! |
| 15th February 2006 alaa | interesting - From: The worst first night... EVER! I guess if you had a local friend you would have had a much easier and more pleasent time. and I hope you know by now that no one pays by the meter, the meter rate was fixed some time in the 70s al hussein mosque supposedly has a piece of Al Hussein's body buried in it (that's what you saw people touching while praying). while Egypt is a mostly Suni muslim country for most of it's islamic history it was Shiia muslim, many traditions and ceremonies (frowned upon by suni scholars) are still present specially among the lower economical classes. the mix of beliefs and cultures is even more intricate and more interesting than you could possibly imagine the protest I can guess if you tell us the date. Cairo in one sense means the victorious city but in another sense it also means the tyrannical city. and for that alone we love it. |
| 15th February 2006 Julie | HEY!!! - From: The worst first night... EVER! Hi Camo, Glad to hear you are safe and well. I am sorry to hear about all the hardships you are having, but it definately adds to the great Blogs I am reading. What not to do when entering a country, travelling by train, crossing the road - all those things we take for granted. I hope you have a great time with your folks. Take care and talk to you soon!! J |
| 14th February 2006 ian miller | cairo - From: The worst first night... EVER! Camo. Your thoughts on Cairo come as no surprise even though I have not had first hand experience. I will be interested in your parents' impressions |
| 13th February 2006 Your Adelaide Family | The Many Talents of Cam - Again - From: Extra effort rewarded! You could become a very successful travel agent, Cam. On the one hand you've started us Aussies thinking about Oman as a tourist destination. Meanwhile there's a certain Oman taxi driver planning his trip to Australia to get his free wife without even paying extra for those who make things!! LOL Wishing you cheap rooms and taxis ..... |
| 13th February 2006 Ian &Janine | - From: The journey has started in the jewel of Arabia Great to see what you have experienced so far. |
| 12th February 2006 Karyn M | Hello Nomad - From: The journey has started in the jewel of Arabia What a great literary start for all of us back home! Keep us all posted. And please keep those photo's on file - they are great and I would like to use some of them for my art someday. Speak soon xoxox |
| 12th February 2006 Ian and Ruth | - From: The journey has started in the jewel of Arabia read your blogs in reverse order. Or were they sent on by your parents back to front?? Anyway, great detail, descriptions and photos. Should form a great record of your travels. Stay safe and don't publish any cartoons of the Prophet!! |
| 12th February 2006 Ian and Ruth | camo's cameo - From: Extra effort rewarded! Cam. Keep up the good work. Have you considered becoming a travel writer ?? |
| 12th February 2006 grandma &gunny | hi cam - From: Extra effort rewarded! you are having a good time thats great look after mum and dad for me love gran. |
| 12th February 2006 Mum and Dad | Phew!!!!! - From: Extra effort rewarded! What a great experience.I'm so glad you're back in Dubai though.We can't wait to see you in a couple of days.Love Mum and Dad |
| 10th February 2006 Greg Vance | Great photos! - From: The journey has started in the jewel of Arabia Fantastic photos mate. Great commentary too! You have a career ahead writing for Lonely Planet. Stay safe & have fun. |
| 9th February 2006 Bev & Dennis | - From: The journey has started in the jewel of Arabia Can't believe U were in Oz on Monday & have already experienced all this, and finding access to internet. When U visit a country, you reeeally see it. We are reminded of the Friday "Calls to Prayers" when we lived in Malaysia. Yes,Trace, it's exciting, but scary too!! Just buckle up for the ride, Anne & Garry. Think of you often, Cam. Much love from Yr Adelaide Family xx |
| 8th February 2006 Matt | Looks fun - From: The journey has started in the jewel of Arabia Hey Cammo.... Looks like your having a great ime. Really interesting blog and great pictures mate. Have a safe and great holiday mate... |
| 8th February 2006 Anne Vance | New Adventure - From: The journey has started in the jewel of Arabia So good to read your blog again - as always it makes compelling reading and gives us a real picture of your travels. As do the pictures! Just great. Keep having adventures and keep writing about them so we can all experience it with you. Love Anne & Greg PS 2 guys from Wollongong and a free visa on the same day?!?! Very good omen |
| 8th February 2006 Trace | On your way - woo hoo! - From: The journey has started in the jewel of Arabia Camo! It's all so exciting! Glad to see your blogs are getting off to such a great start! Cannot help but think of what cool blog stories we will have for our future travels throughout Europe together! Keep living it up bud! Love lots, T xx |
| 8th February 2006 Mum | So Quick - From: The journey has started in the jewel of Arabia How terrific that you have a blog up so soon, great pictures as always. Please take care be safe and have a wonderful time. See you next week. Love Mum |
| 6th December 2005 Tom | I'M IN VANG VIENG RIGHT NOW - From: What the hell were we doing in Vietnam?!?!?!?! Vang Vieng is a great place, this is my second time here is 2 months. I use it to take little breaks form Bangkok, where I've been for 4 months. You can't understand the beauty of the place until you have been here. Your pictures are pretty spot on in capturing the fel of the whole place. I find Vientiene a very boring place, but its each to his own. Great pictures. I'll get my mates onto your site to check it out, as my pictures are rubbish. Just one thing, if you are talking to a brit (I am from London) and you don't know your geography, and your american, its best to stay quiet about it. Otherwise you are really reinforcing some stereotypes we have about the USA. Great site. Love it. |
| 22nd November 2005 Cumberland Sausage | Cool Pictures - From: What the hell were we doing in Vietnam?!?!?!?! Love the Hanoi one. Thanks als0 for the comments on our blog. Cheers |
| 12th November 2005 Lauren | surprisingly.... - From: Bored in Phuket hiya.. just happened to come across ur blog... Maya.. remains as nice as ever... im quite surprised that da damages are still kinda intact since almost a year... from your pic header "Tsunamis damage again" ... I was back in Phuket in Feb & March 05... its seems like the damages were salvaged quick enough..(i guess mainly in Patong). I was always staying put in Karon.. da quieter area. I love having a great massage by the beach & enjoyin a coconut drink & sun-nathing without fail..... Perhaps i had much more fun there... with the local friends around.. bringing me around & experience the local life... went fishing out in da sea like da locals (for my bbq diner), having local steamboat @ super cheap rate of about 100baht per person wic u won't find @ Patong, watching pple water-skiing @ da man-made lake in Kathu ... & da night market in Phuket Town (similar to da weekend Chatuchak in Bangkok).. nite life @ patong til 3am & jumped to another nitespot wic open til morning.. (i can't recall da name of da nitespot but it has a safari deco wic is nicey.. thumbs up!) I have also visited da Phuket Fantasea showcasing da Thai culture.. with real animals performing... its was quite interesting when 1 of da elephants actually did its "business" on stage while performing... da laser effects during da performances & da acrobats were cool too... i just fell in love with Phuket.. To noe more about Thai.. check out @ www.thaichatbox.com :) over here, u c a group of thai "lovers" ~ pple who simply fell in love with Thailand.. Hope you will have a more enjoyable trip next time. :) Cheers Lauren aka Doaw Singapore p/s: *oops* my apology if im a intruder of ur blog.. |
| 7th November 2005 Aaron | You have found another movie set - From: Bored in Phuket Well im glad to see u have found it thats a fucking fantastic movie im sure in reality its over run with tourists but looks like the only shinning light in Phuket dont u be writing for lonely planet lol later see u at home |
| 7th November 2005 Anne & Garry | Can't WaitTo See You - From: Bored in Phuket We are so looking forward to seeing you Cam,safe and sound at home. Your photo's of "the beach" are beautiful and the ones of the damage sad and scary. Travel is great but as we have said it's sooo wonderful to come back to Australia.Enjoy the last few days and take care,be safe and well. Love Mum&Dad |
| 4th November 2005 Steven | Luang Prabang - From: My favourite country so far! Great Pictures of Luang Prabang!! I am from Luang Prabang. I am now live and work in San Diego, California. I was there in Febuary 05 early this year. Your pictures bring me back to Luang Prabang. I plan to go back next year April 05 for Lao year celebration!! Enjoy, have a safe trip back.. Steven S. |
| 3rd November 2005 Julie | What an experience! - From: My favourite country so far! Your trip looks awesome man! Sounds and looks like you are having a great time. Wish I could have swung holidays from work to join you two! Take care - and keep the Blogs coming through! |
| 2nd November 2005 grandma | i;m jealouse - From: My favourite country so far! what a great place i would love to visit it hope the rest of your trip is as good looking foreward to seeing you. love gran & gunny.. |
| 2nd November 2005 Anne | How Fabulous - From: My favourite country so far! Hi Cam Love the falls,may not be tall but very pretty. So good to hear from you,enjoy your last week as it will probably go quickly.Be careful how you travel but I suppose thats part of the adventure. Stay safe and well Love Mum |
| 30th October 2005 Anne | Good to see you relaxing - From: What the hell were we doing in Vietnam?!?!?!?! Hi Cam Great to see you looking so happy and relaxed,thats what a holiday should include as well as a few adventures. take care,stay well love Mum |
| 30th October 2005 Greg Vance | Great photos! - From: What the hell were we doing in Vietnam?!?!?!?! Loving the photos Cam. You have the eye and the creativity. Thanks for sharing!! |
| 30th October 2005 anonymous | - From: What the hell were we doing in Vietnam?!?!?!?! hahaha, and as long as you don't call the Irish "Poms", you'll be sweet. |
| 27th October 2005 trace | keep it up! - From: From chaos to peace. Then back to chaos! More great updates on all your adventures. You're a great little story-teller mate - I love it! You guys are certainly experiencing both ends of the culture. Just dropped my folks at the airport on their way to Sydney for the weekend. My jealous reading is rising! Keep taking care of yourself and sending us great tales to enjoy! Love T xx |
| 27th October 2005 Anne | Lovely Halong Bay - From: From chaos to peace. Then back to chaos! What great photos Cam. The Bay looks beautiful.I'm glad to see you looking so well.Interesting mix of nationalitys on your boat which is one of the good things about travel. take care Love Mum |
| 25th October 2005 Azza | Hey dude were u drunk - From: Sir? You Want It? Sir? One Dollar? Yes, Sir?!?!? With shooting like that i wouldnt be too worried BTW its the black dot dude to much of that cheap alcohol there by the look of it. |
| 25th October 2005 Azza | HOLY SHIT CAMS GOT A GUN - From: We suck as "backpackers" hey cam step away from the weapon scary though not someone to mess with |
| 25th October 2005 Azza | Hey Cam and Rohan Greatings from Florida - From: Your heart pounds but you do it anyway... Hey Guys i have been trying to keep track of your holiday although it has been hard once again the USA delivers little internet access at a reasonable price for travelers from what i have seen it looks like a fantanstic experience and completly different from anything i could imagine here i hope that your both safe and looking forward to the DVD of course and a catch up drink once u get back, so peace enjoy the trip and good luck with the rest of it we are battling a hurricane and cancelled flights but all is well L8RZ az |
| 22nd October 2005 Johnny* | - From: We suck as "backpackers" holy hell, you look so mean with that AK 47! |
| 20th October 2005 Luisa | In Cameron We Trust - From: Sir? You Want It? Sir? One Dollar? Yes, Sir?!?!? ARHHHHHHHHH CAMERON!!!! the problem...AND SOLUTION...to all of lifes problem U put the beer in the coconut and throw the can away U put the beer in the coconut and throw the can away CAMERON!!!! throw the can away CAMERON!!!!! throw the can awy...hey??? ran out of coconuts??? |
| 19th October 2005 Luisa | Oh cameron - From: Sir? You Want It? Sir? One Dollar? Yes, Sir?!?!? Oh Cameron U came and u found me a turkey on my WEEKEND away from WORKIE!!!!!!!! CUM BACK CAM WE MISS U and frodo too |
| 19th October 2005 Mum | Great Story Telling - From: Sir? You Want It? Sir? One Dollar? Yes, Sir?!?!? Hi Cam What a great experience you are having.Enjoy every moment,look after each other and stay safe. Love Mum |
| 17th October 2005 Trace | outstanding!!! - From: We made it!... Only just My goodness Camo! One outrageous adventure indeed! Great work guys. That is definitely an experience that will not come your way again in a hurry - glad to hear you making the most of it. Keep up with the updates - I love it! Soo sooo jealous! Trace xx |
| 16th October 2005 gran& gunny | good one cam - From: We made it!... Only just wish we were with you we may do this one of these days,hope the rest of your trip is as good ,love gran, |
| 13th October 2005 Luisa | WHAT ABOUT THE PENS - From: First stop... Singapore! CAMQUARTER!!!!!!!!!! HOBBIT FRODO!!!! fuck we miss u guys, i miss the big novalty hand and the sad jokes, come back soon |
| 13th October 2005 Vance | - From: First stop... Singapore! Glad to hear you're having a good time, I'm envious bro keep up the entries. |
| 12th October 2005 Matt | - From: First stop... Singapore! Glad to hear you are having a great time. Take care. |
| 8th August 2005 Johnny* | haahaha - From: Nice Little Weekend Away I've always wondered what the state border looks like at Tweed Heads. It's funny how it cuts the airport in half... |
