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| 21st August 2009 Norma | I am from here. - From: Ah, Chihuahua! Thank you... its a great place. |
| 31st January 2009 kimary | oh my god - a baby??!!!! - From: Once upon a time in Peru that's so exciting you guys! i did think you got swallowed by an anaconda or something else down under. i would love love love to talk to you and see how things are going. can we arrange a phone date? my number is still 336-209-3920. email me good times and hopefully we can set up a little rendez-vous. love, kimary |
| 26th February 2008 ryan | hi - From: All because of an eagle and a snake and a cactus This is random |
| 12th December 2006 Martina | I loved Peru as well - From: Cuckoo for coca leaves Hi Paul and Casey, It was a pleasure reading your bit about Peru, I was 5 months pregnant when we did Peru, and it brought back happy memories reading your Blog. I thought i was going to die in Cusco and basically wanted to leave the minute no, second we got off the plane. I wasn't allowed the coco leaves, so nature took care instead. I was soo nauseus. We had to cancel the Inca Trail on doc's recomendations, and it is good to read how beautiful the trail was. I am ok for missing it, as we spent 3 nights in Aqua Caliente resting and looking into the local life with lovely food, the healthiest I ate during my whole pregnancy. Don't know where you are now, but have fun, enjoy and keep sending updates. I love them. Have a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2007, lots of love Martina |
| 27th November 2006 The Travel Bugs | Thanks! - From: From the armpit of the world to the belly button Thanks for the comment. I went to Wikipedia where I found that indeed Coca Cola does now own 50% of Inca Kola (but Inca Kola Company gained bottling rights for Coke products in Peru) plus learned lots of other interesting tidbits. If anyone is interested hereīs the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inca_Kola |
| 27th November 2006 Monica | - From: From the armpit of the world to the belly button Hey Paul and Case! I haven't had the chance to catch up on the blog in a while...looks like you're still having a blast though! Grave Robbers...soooo goonies, I love it! Big hugs from a mild winter norway that makes me SOOO happy :) Monica |
| 27th November 2006 - | inca kola - From: From the armpit of the world to the belly button i believe inca kola has been bought out by coke? |
| 27th November 2006 Rebecca | Orange peeler... - From: From the armpit of the world to the belly button Ha! My mom has one of those and uses it for apples...she loves it!!! Enjoy the armpit...yikes, I suppose you are heading south which means you will soon be in the world's crotch, right? Miss ya. Love Reba |
| 8th November 2006 Darwing | FANTASTICO! - From: It must be the altitude or something THANKS FOR SHARING! I'LL TAKE OFF NEXT YEAR FOR SURE |
| 4th November 2006 Marilyn | Ecuador is just so colorful and Beautiful! - From: It must be the altitude or something Yes.... you still have sooooo much more to see of this AMAZING little country. One thing I want to correct you is that "Panama Hats" are NOT from Panama they're 100% from Ecuador they're known as Panama Hats because they were sold in the Panama Canal many years ago by Ecuadorians, but unfortunately due to the tourists that bought them there that name was given. Weird that you didn't learn about that!!! every Ecuadorian knows that and you'll read it on ALL the Ecuador Trip books! In spanish they're called sombrero de Paja Toquilla nobody calls tthem Sombrero de Panama |
| 3rd November 2006 The Byford Mob | Totally cleansed - From: It must be the altitude or something Wow, what an experience, with the cleansing of body and soul, you must be ready to continue your journey with renewed stamina, it made great reading, when you get back to Australia, if I see you lurking down the paddock on all fours I will just assume you are reliving this event. After having a horse at home nearly all of your life Paul I must say what a pleasure it was at last to see you sitting astride one, you look so comfortable and relaxed on it, all I can say Casey is well done to have managed to get him to take the ride. Take care..Mum. |
| 2nd November 2006 Noel | Quito is great - From: It must be the altitude or something I just got back from a long tour of South America and after reading your blog I thought I would suggest I couple things to you. 1) Check out the Secret Garden hostel in Quito. It is probably one of my favorite stops in all of SA. 2) Be sure to do some biking while you are in the area. I would check out the flying (or biking? I can't remember) Dutchman. I did a couple tours with them and they were great. 3) Hike Gua Gua Pachinchia (forget proper spelling). It is a great hike in the area and more rewarding than Cotopaxi (although you HAVE to go there too). enjoy! Noel My blog: www.travelblog.org/bloggers/wiggy |
| 1st November 2006 The Byford Mob | great reading - From: It’s not just for fancy hats and drug lords anymore Fantastic read, every adventure is followed by an even more memorable one, hope your planning to put this into a book Casey. Love mum |
| 24th October 2006 Rebecca | Hello - From: It’s not just for fancy hats and drug lords anymore Hey Case and Paul, I love following your blog. I wish I could be as adventureous as you two. Your photos are great...you are giving me the travel bug!! I can't believe I'm going to miss you by a day in Seattle. Dana and I get in on December 18th. I guess we'll have to come find you in Australia someday :) Big hugs to you both. Love Reba |
| 24th October 2006 Mom | Thanks for the picture! - From: It’s not just for fancy hats and drug lords anymore I didn't know you cared so much about me. I was going to say if you and Paul moved to Panama I could come visit you because I could find something to eat at the food court AND get a whole body liposuction. But then you had to go and put that picture of the snake on your blog, so now I can't come to visit. I was going to thank you for the pictures and the blog but changed my mind. Thanks for the blog! I can hardly wait to hear how SO.AM. is. Be safe....love Mom |
| 22nd October 2006 Mom | A first for everything - From: Costa Rica: Red hot lava and pretty little butterflies Have fun in South America! I loved the picture of the orange eyed frog. He is soo cute. It's pretty amazing at everything you guys are seeing. What a trip! Be safe, Love Mom |
| 21st October 2006 Byford Mob | The beauty of nature - From: Costa Rica: Red hot lava and pretty little butterflies The greatest pleasure is to check the emails and find a new blog once again a great one, I love the diversity of your journeys and the way you describe them. |
| 20th October 2006 Just Jen | Sounds like a grand adventure - From: Costa Rica: Red hot lava and pretty little butterflies Glad you wrote about the blessing of misfortunes, missed busses turned into days you couldn't have planned any better. We live here now and find our best days are the ones the cosmos arrange for us. Enjoy the rest of your trip in Costa Rica! |
| 16th October 2006 The Travel Bugs | Response to Jen Klaus - From: Church bells, fire crackers, and manic mariachis Hi Jen. Thanks for checking out out blog. The name of the place in San Miguel is Parador de San Sebastian. It's only about two hours from Guanajuato to SMA by bus. I'm not sure how long it is from Divisadero, but it's a bit of a journey. Most folks we talked to went through Zacatecas (where you'd probably want to spend the night), but we took the longer route on the Pacific Coast. As for finding places to stay, we used our guide book some (which isn't Lonely Planet, and I wouldn't recommend it) as well as talking to other travelers and just wandering around once we got to a place. Hope this info helps and that you have a terrific trip. If you have the time, I highly recommend the bus ride to Batopilas (as well as the train trip-but check out the condition of the track, I just heard from other travelers that the track between Creel and Divisadero recently collapsed). --Casey and Paul |
| 16th October 2006 Jen Klaus | Travel Questions - From: Church bells, fire crackers, and manic mariachis Hello Travel Bugs, Could you tell me the name of the beautiful little hacienda you stayed at in San Miguel de Allende? It looks/sounds great! Also, how far is Guanajuato from San Miguel de Allende? And...how far would it be to Guanajuato if we started from Divisadero to check the train ride out? We have approx. 6 days. Last, did you find the hotels from your Lonely Planet Guide, or by just cruising around when you got there? Thanks, Jen Klaus |
| 11th October 2006 Bruce | still lovin it - From: Honduragua The Blog is always a pleasure to read and view. Unfotunately moronic individuals pop up everywhere but fortunately number but a few. Don't waste your time giving them a second thought. I, as I'm sure most, love the writing and the pics and I look forward to each new entry. I also note that Paul and I have the same hairstyle. |
| 10th October 2006 Cara | - From: Honduragua Well, I just want you to know that I love your blogs- pictures, text and all!!! They make great lunch time reading at my office. I too felt very unsafe in Honduras, but Utila was fun, eh... I hope you continue to have a fun-filled and magical trip! That hike looked alot like the one we just did in Hawaii, except we had 40 lb. packs on! Top that... Love Cara |
| 10th October 2006 Misty | Wow! - From: Honduragua Even if I never get to make a trip through Latin America, I am getting to visit it through you and Paul. The pictures are beautilful and the storytelling makes me want to start saving my pennies to take a trip too. |
| 10th October 2006 Martina | I surely miss the travels myself - From: Honduragua Hey Paul and Casey, Now I know how my family and friends felt when I wrote them when I backpacked through Aussie and lived in Africa. I am living in your trip. I had a chance to do South America through my Africa boss, however declined, and am now able to experience it through you guys. I was in macchu picchu in April this year, as I was 5 months preggy, just make sure you have the dosh!!! They are New York prices there, and know how to make a buck or six!!! However it is worth every penny,and the Peruvian food is amazing and ever sooo healthy!!! Take the corn when on the train from Cusco to Aguas Caliente, yummie!!! Ok, be safe, and happy travels............adios mis amigos, buen viaje! Lots of love, the new mommy Martina |
| 10th October 2006 Mom | Do you ever just pinch yourself to make sure all of this is all real.......... - From: Honduragua What unbelievable travel! Thanks so much for your awesome blogs. Who needs to travel when somebody else will do it for you. I have to confess I would have loved to see the turtles. Be safe. Lots of Love |
| 10th October 2006 kimary | keep the details coming!! - From: Honduragua hey guys, i can't tell you how happy (and jealous) it makes me to read all of your adventures. i can't believe i've been back in the states almost 2 months and you all are just getting through central america...there's still so much more exciting tales to come. i love the way you tell stories - with all the important details to fully take us along for the ride. i can really picture all the places and people you meet. thanks so much for not giving up on the journaling (both in words and pictures) even though i know it must be tough this far along in the journey. stay safe and happy! love, kimary |
| 9th October 2006 The Byford Mob | Great read - From: You better hope the chicken dances-Part 2 Great Blog. Hope your keeping up the language skills Paul. xxx |
| 7th October 2006 The Travel Bugs | Response to Citlalli - From: All because of an eagle and a snake and a cactus Hi Citlalli. First I just want to say thanks for leaving us a comment, we always love to get them, and frankly our friends and family donīt leave us enough. While I have to say you were a wee bit sharp in the tone of your comment, I appreciate you pointing out things that I described incorrectly. I am always open to learning more about the countries I visit, so I would truly appreciate it if you would share what you know with both Paul and I as well as our friends and families who read our blog. Although I try to do my best to learn about the history and culture of the countries I visit and share it with the folks at home who donīt have the chance to visit the countries themselves, I simply cannot become an expert on every place we go. I read the guide books, ask lots of questions to tour guides and folks I meet in the streets, and even make a point of reading literature from the area Iīm in. And I do all of this because I want to learn. So please, instead of just critizing us, why donīt you help us learn more about the things we are a little ignorant about. Hope to hear back from you. Casey and Paul |
| 6th October 2006 Citlalli | all because an eagle, a catus and a snake you think? - From: All because of an eagle and a snake and a cactus Well your subject line couldnt be more ignorant...the "aztecs" didnt just see an eagle with a snake in its beak and said hey this is where we'll stay now since we saw that eagle with a snake on that cactus...please if youre going to write about someones culture do it correctly or else just keep your trap shut. |
| 26th September 2006 Bernie | Thanks for the memories - From: You better hope the chicken dances-Part 2 Hi Casey and Paul Thank you for bringing back so many wonderful memories of Guatemala for me. I'm so glad to hear that the school is still going strong - it looks exactly the same in your photos! Is the bar still there next door? Look out for the sandflys on the islands!! xx |
| 25th September 2006 barman | crazy drivers - From: You better hope the chicken dances-Part 2 the bus drivers there sound similiar to the ones in africa, aye paul? or maybe that was the malawi gold!!. rock on guys - trip sounds awesome. |
| 25th September 2006 Darwing | NICE - From: You better hope the chicken dances-Part 1 oK.. you guys are so lucky!!! you get to see all of that? thanks for the great pictures you posted. I had decided to stop travelling myself but you guys just make me continue doing it... but for now I have to put up with brats! Awesome description of things... Godd luck and lots of hugs!! Dar |
| 13th September 2006 anonymous | Snorkel-rama - From: So long and thanks for all the fish . . . Hey Case- I was just in Hawaii smorkeling with sea turtles... Of course I love snorkeling and have no fear of the fishies and such! The sand fleas on the islands off Hoduras are terrible as well, but only after the rain, and it's some of the best diving and snorkeling anywhere! Enjoy Guatemala!!! Love Cara |
| 9th September 2006 Jenn | Way to go, Casey! - From: So long and thanks for all the fish . . . I'm so glad you gave snorkling a try. I had so much fun diving in Belize when I was there with Matt and Melissa. Next time you'll be such a pro, I bet you'll be petting the sharks and riding the rays. |
| 8th September 2006 Mum | Great Blog - From: So long and thanks for all the fish . . . Another great blog. Fantastic islands and plenty of fresh fish, what more could you want. Love from "The Byford Mob" |
| 8th September 2006 Rebeka Thomas | Brave Aunty Casey - From: So long and thanks for all the fish . . . Aunty Casey you should go snorkelling at Coral Bay one day when you get to Australia the last time I went there when you get to the waters edge there are lots and lots of Zebra Fish? (black and white striped fish) and they are great fun to chase. There are jelly fish there too but don't worry they only come up when the tide is high. The tide was high when we went there and there where lots of dead ones on the shore, Someone was skipping on them but I was not too sure but i accidently stepped on one and they were awfully gross. there are these big fish that i call Snappers there was one with a hook in his mouth his name is Hook mouth. Oh yea good on ya Aunty Casey i would never be brave enough to hold a crayfish? ( dead or alive) "Hi Uncle Paul!!!!!!!!!" Love from your niece REBEKA !!!!!!!!! P.S Aunty Casey did you say sorry to Uncle Paul for nearly drowning him? :) (: |
| 29th August 2006 Jordan | Living through you - From: What are all these people doing in MY Mexico? Casey, I have really enjoyed reading about all of your travels. I don't know if I will ever make it to a quarter of the places you have been but it has been fun living through your experiences. Thanks again, Jordan (UNCG) |
| 28th August 2006 Jen N | - From: Church bells, fire crackers, and manic mariachis Enjoying your blogs, I am a little behind, sorry! The places you have been to look so beautiful but I am most interesed in the food (for some reason). It all looks so good, I am craving a quesadilla right now! take care, Jen |
| 27th August 2006 Yvonne | Mexico - From: If it makes the saints smile, then who are we to complain? What a wonderful place - you describe everything so well and the photographs add to the writing. Looking forward to the next blog. Love from the Byford mob |
| 27th August 2006 Janet Green | Friend of mums. - From: All because of an eagle and a snake and a cactus Hi Casey and Paul, I am a friend of mums from art class. She kindly passed on your website address. What a fascinating holiday you two are having. How I wish we could have done that when we were younger. We did Europe but nothing as adventurous as you two. What a fascinating place Mexico City and surrounding areas are. The Aztecs could certainly teach mum and I a thing or two about art especially with us doing mosaics. That tile house was amazing. Must go and do some work on my mosaics. Mum and the others are a lot further ahead that I. Good luck with the rest of your trip. I look forward to reading all about it. Particularly enjoyed the photos. Regards Jan (and Dave my husband who swims with mum at the club). |
| 23rd August 2006 ginger and john | mucho gracias - From: If it makes the saints smile, then who are we to complain? a million thanks to you for our being able to share with you the wonderful trip you are taking. your account of the trip in the written word is extraordinary....we love it; and the pictures superb! thank you so much for your commitment to us as we sit here away from the extreme exercise and exertions you two are enjoying. look forward to seeing you in December. much love, John and Ginger |
| 23rd August 2006 Darwing | Wow - From: If it makes the saints smile, then who are we to complain? have u guys considered a career in writing?... I loved the details.. be safe and keep me posted... your mexican friend. |
| 22nd August 2006 Mom | Keep on blogging.... - From: All because of an eagle and a snake and a cactus You guys rock. What a blog! LOVE the pictures! You guys should be travel guides. Not only have you taught me lots of geography with all your worldly travels but lots of history too. Just can't remember most of it because I have CRS! But I am a much better Jeopardy player because of you....... Looking forward to the next one. Love Mom |
| 15th August 2006 Cara | Yeah! - From: All because of an eagle and a snake and a cactus Hey guys, glad you are having so much fun. San Cristobal is my favorite Mexican city. Make sure to eat at the little natural foods cafe and bakery on the street heading into town, it's a little more mula but totally worth it! They have these cheese rolls that are sooo yummy... |
| 15th August 2006 rebecca | hi - From: All because of an eagle and a snake and a cactus hey case and paul! i love following along on your journey. you are seeing such amazing and beautiful places. dana and i miss you both! lots of hugs and love from tennessee. |
| 8th August 2006 Laura, Whitney, & Lucy | Thai Tom's - From: Church bells, fire crackers, and manic mariachis Hey Guys-- Sounds like you are having a fun (if gut destroying) journey. Whit and Lucy wanted to experience Thai Tom's because of your recommendation, so we cruised over to the Ave and sat at the bar for some tasty Pad Thai. I believe fun was had by all and nobody threw up. Take care and keep the blogs coming! Much love, Laura, Whitney, and Lucy |
| 31st July 2006 Joylynn | Lucha Libre! - From: Ah, Chihuahua! My sister and brother-in-law brought home lucha libre masks as gifts for family members and friends from their stay in Monterrey! We all put them on and took a family photo:) |
| 23rd July 2006 jeremy grithiffs | - From: National Park Fatigue Syndrome good pics lots of writting have fun |
| 22nd July 2006 Buffy | oy - From: National Park Fatigue Syndrome BOY - awesome photies and even better narration. How was dat Rattler.....yuk! Peter Matera is playing for Armadale- enjoy the Tequila down south...........g'day to the hombres! |
| 22nd July 2006 Yvonne | Wow - From: Smell that? That’s the smell of America! Another great adventure, can't wait to hear about Mexico. Love from the Byford Mob |
