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| 1st November 2009 Joseph Sieben | Toronto? - From: Landed in Lisbon Digging following along with you via travelblog bud. How long are you back in Canada for? You going to be out Vancouver way? I've got a couch for ya in Vancity when you're out west again. |
| 25th October 2009 Daniel | the mooPs - From: Tapas and Cerveza: two weeks in Spain Didn't you learn anything from the bubble boy? It was the MOOPS. Sheesh. Hey, BTW - I finally ordered my vanity plates! That's right, Big Red will soon be sporting X444A57 on two bumpers. Booya. max() is here with Amy (both sleeping), and I've enjoyed reading your blog. Seattle is staying nice through October, which is freeking some people out. Next thing you know, it'll lead to more outsiders coming in. Gasp. Hope you're smiling. I'm really looking forward to having everyone together in December. Lots of love, -Daniel |
| 21st October 2009 Adam | Sounds like fun! - From: Tapas and Cerveza: two weeks in Spain Looks like you're having a great time. I wish I could be there to see it all with you. Since you've seen lots of europe, would you consider Africa? If so, I have a diamond trader buddy who could show you the ropes... Where is the third eurail pass going to take you? |
| 13th October 2009 Daniel | Sold! - From: A field of greens It's on the list - the trick, of course, is figuring out the deadline. But, I agree with you - it's great to know that we have roots in such an interesting homeland. I'll make it a point to explore soon. We missed you at thanksgiving dinner tonight. Dad won't miss you as he drinks the MacCallen 18 year old I picked him up at duty free, but he does most other times. Hope to see you in our other homeland (or my newfound one?) sometime soon. Seattle is lovely in November, you know ;) Lots of love. -Daniel |
| 19th September 2009 Ben Dixon | leprichon - From: Luck of the Irish Did you happen to get lucky with any leprichon's? I know you were looking forword to it when you left canada? Going after that pot of Gold there huh! |
| 8th September 2009 Amanda | Finally! - From: Luck of the Irish Not only am I incredibly excited to meet up with you in Ireland.... BUT I have finally made it into your blog! lol See you soon! |
| 11th July 2009 Karin | vestebro - From: Norway: The most beautiful place on earth world traveler noel - so glad you are keeping this update service! if you go to copenhagen try to look about the vestebro area which is where your uncle kim is from. can't wait for the next installment of your journey! |
| 10th July 2009 Lo Dog | What an amazing 'little' trip - From: Norway: The most beautiful place on earth Guys, you know how to travel, and Im very jealous I couldn't go with you. Norway looks like a beautiful place and I can't wait to see other pictures. Im glad this whole Eurail frenzy in Vancouver turned out so well. Enjoy, and I'll see you soon in France. |
| 10th July 2009 Daniel | Love it! - From: Norway: The most beautiful place on earth Sounds like you're having a blast. Keep it up! |
| 13th June 2009 Jason Wilson | Endless source of info and inspiration - From: Ten things I learned in South America I never did finish reading through all of your blog entries but finally read this one so I figured I'd comment to say that I did keep up to a certain extent. Now I come back to it for information as I plan future travels to where you have already been. Thanks man! Keep up the good work. :) |
| 19th March 2009 Carol Greer | Enjoyed your blog - From: Ten things I learned in South America Your blog is hilarious. Keep up the great sense of humor! |
| 15th June 2007 Adam | - From: Eastward to the Mad City Looks like a lot of fun! Hope all is well and keep it between the lines. See you on the 23rd (I hope that is still the plan??) |
| 1st June 2007 Christine | - From: The first thousand kilometers... looks like youre off to a good start!!! Love the pics and am glad you're meeting some good ppl along the way.... take care of that beautiful piece of machinery for me.... youre taking me for a ride when you get back!!! haha. |
| 20th May 2007 Joseph | Good to see you've picked up the pen again (so to speak) - From: The first thousand kilometers... I agree.. Banff is far too Touristy for my liking as well.. although beautifully sculpted into the Rockies. You're going to love Jasper when you get there... there's a TON of hikes to do and the town is less Banffish... The Columbia Highway between Banff and Jasper is gorgeous too.. Be sure to stop in at Lake Louise if you get a chance! Looking forward to following your summer trip via Travelblog. (PS, What did you end up doing with that ring I got in Bolivia? Did ya mail it out to me or leave it somewhere or take it with? - I'll forward you a mailing address if you don't already have one.) Buena suerte. Safe travels brother. Joe |
| 30th August 2006 Pere | Fun to Travel With - From: Ten things I learned in South America Noel, we traveled a little bit together within the city of Buenos Aires. You proved to be an eventful guy and a master of backgammon. I hope you lived the rest of your trip to the fullest extent possible. I can tell you that, I've been traveling in Africa for almost 2 months and I sure do miss the steak at Des Nival. Hope all it well. |
| 14th August 2006 Christine B | 2nd time commentor, long time reader - From: Ten things I learned in South America Thanks for taking us with you Noel!!! haha. Your trip sounded amazing... makes me wish that I were either finished at mcgill... or taking some time off... but I'm too close now... I can taste that BSc. haha. Hope we get to see you in Montreal this year. Bisous, Bernier |
| 9th August 2006 Karin | travel bug - From: Ten things I learned in South America Your trip was so fun to follow Noel! You have some really great photos and a lot of crazy stories. Such a pleasure to get the travelblog email to distract me from work hehe. You have definately made me put travel as a higher prioty. Hope to see you soon! Karin. |
| 8th August 2006 Ryan Sim | Journal - From: Ten things I learned in South America Your journal was inspirational...............and most of all eye opening. It opened my eyes to how crappy I feel sitting in this office as you were in south america living it up. Maybe one day I shall travel, and be free, until then............sigh........I'll just live through your entries. |
| 8th August 2006 Amanda & Adam | So glad you are home! - From: Ten things I learned in South America We have read every single entry since you left, thank you for letting us experience South America with you, we only hope that one day we can see all of the amazing things that you have seen. Adam and I missed you very much! (We still have some wine left, so come on over!) |
| 7th August 2006 Carol Cox | Welcome back to Canada! - From: Ten things I learned in South America Your blogs were a gift to all of us back here who were keeping all crossable body parts crossed for your safety. The protectiveness that seeped into my bones as your Mom put your new born body into my arms 21+ years ago raced to the surface as I read your first few blogs with my eyes half shut in hopes that it would help my racing heart. Then later I had to squeeze them shut again to stop tears as they witnessed our Noel growing into the Philosopher he aspires to be. I also felt the envy of reading a young man saying “yes” to new experiences while all the time wishing it were me. Glad to have you back in Canada. |
| 6th August 2006 rene | thank god you are home safely - From: Ten things I learned in South America I have been a faithful reader, and know that your 7-month adventure has been good for your mind, your heart and your soul -- what a wonderful launch to your adulthood. Welcome home!! |
| 6th August 2006 Tom Greer | well said - From: Ten things I learned in South America I've enjoyed; I've worried; I've envied but most of all I have been happy for you throughout this wonderful adventure. Now, make like a yogi and cleanse your body inside and out. While those smells are not important in the greater scheme of life, I'm sure they are unpleasant to you parents sensibilities. :) |
| 26th July 2006 Christine | Homecoming? - From: Back in Bolivia, steakless but wonderful Noel... sounds like an amazing trip. Your journal's been keeping me entertained at work... so thank you! :P You still thinking about UBC for the fall or are we gonna see you in MTRL??? ~Bernier |
| 21st July 2006 D | - From: Groundhog Week sounds like a blast, the whole trip not just the dancing. school has left me too poor to do much other than the 9-5, good call doing this instead. nuc eng has only stressed me out, taken my hair, my money, and my dignity. toss me a message when you get back to the world and we can do lunch. |
| 10th July 2006 jesica | party!! - From: Groundhog Week Holaaaa, my name is jesica, I live in buenos aires and yeees, we love dancing all night and it's a pretty usual activity to do on Saturday or Friday night!!! Hope you enjoy being here!! Byee |
| 9th July 2006 Jena | actually... - From: Good Airs in Buenos Aires "puto" is a lot more like "fag" so be careful with that one. how've you been? estoy todavia de luto por el partido de aquel viernes. --jena |
| 28th June 2006 msprague | Coins? - From: Mellow Mendoza Explain please. I'll be down that way in November and I appreciate your tips and stories. |
| 27th June 2006 Ryan Sim | Funny - From: Big Bad n' Beautiful Buenos Aires, at last! Funny I woke up all disoriented this weekend too, outside.....I was on a farm???? Weird...I went to a bush party and decicded to walk home, My girlfriend was up all night looking for me. Hmmmm, Guess drinking is a sport in both countries. |
| 22nd June 2006 pepito | PS: - From: Awesome Argentina I just want to point out that comment was for the guy from Germany (Martin Hoffer), and not refering to your previous blog Noel - it was well-written and pretty acurate, Iīd say - I was just a little concerned about Martinīs "definatively NOT southamerican" comment, in contrast to your "Definately South American" perspective . - Joseph N Sieben |
| 22nd June 2006 pepito | Martin aus Alemania - From: Awesome Argentina I love how you can describe how Argentina is more european than europe and yet "defenitively Not southamerican" - as if it were suddenly scratched off the map. It would be like saying that Vancouver and surrounding districts were more Asian that Asia but definitively NOT Canada, simply because there is a greater Asian populous (and influence, in many many areas) than there is caucation "North American" influence. Or that Albania is any less European because itīs culture and ecnomic situation is very much different than the United Kingdom or surrounding thriving economies. Comparitively speaking, it is not like the poorer less developed nations in South America, but rather a perfect example of a thriving successful Latino country and a proud example of South America - it does indeed have great outside influence, but so does Canada - and yet, since when did we start defining this continent solely by the poorer and less developed nations?.. My opinion is that Argentina is no less "definatively South American" than is Brazil, with itīs portugese (and thus inherently different) language, economy and cultural influence. It is a common mistake that people make when critisizing or analyzing - we often compare one thing with something entirely different, or judge the unique by the commonalities of the majority. - Joseph N Sieben PS: Noel: How are you making out with your dilemma? |
| 20th June 2006 SIM SIMMA | HOLLY SHIT - From: Awesome Argentina Man, Argentina is like the hot spot of hotties, you can girls of all shapes, shades and sizes............Aside from that, um............. I had a witty comment to your post, but then I just starting thinking of Argentinian girls.........a mix of italian, german, and southern american = GODS GIFT TO MEN......... THats all peace |
| 13th June 2006 Maria (me_rossotti@yahoo.com) | It was me! - From: Awesome Argentina Hello, I left the comment on ur blog.. feel free to contact me! Gracias! |
| 13th June 2006 Rob D | Okay, Who's the girl - From: Awesome Argentina At least give us a clue... |
| 12th June 2006 martin hoffer | better the north of arg. - From: Awesome Argentina Hi. I am German, and just wanna tell you that i agree with yours perspectiva on argentina being more european than europe. In fact, Salta could be the more "southamarican" part of Argentina. If you go south, it would be whiter than nowadays Europe. As my friend used to say, like France without arab immigration. The northern type is more latin american...it is an odd place. In Bariloche, i had this strange feeling of travelling very long to be home again. I guess if your are looking for same local flavour, the north is better. South is more european than Europe, and defenitively NOT southamerican. Buenos Aires included. Martin |
| 30th May 2006 Simboy | Socialism - From: Dino tracks and independence day, Sucre style Hey there GRINGO Man, its truly amazing the insight your gaining in south America, all the contrasts to western....specifically Canadian ideals. I truly wish i had both the resources and the free time (commitment to g/f) that you have. What happened to the Yukon adventure though? Sim |
| 21st May 2006 pete | - From: Death Road and some R&R did death road when in bolivia and was a great experience! think the top to bottom is more like 4800 at top to 1200m |
| 10th April 2006 Jason Wilson | So freakin jealous... - From: Dirtbiking and Machu Picchu. A good few days Oh my God... Dirtbiking around to Incan locations. Finding your own place at Machu Picchu to enjoy it away from the hordes. It looks awesome. Sounds like a wicked experience! Can't wait till I do it myself. Practically drooling over the dirtbiking explanations. hehehe. Awesome. |
| 5th April 2006 Craig | Inspiring - From: Colca Canyon: The grand, GRAND canyon What a blog - i have been reading blogs for a long time now but that is the best one by far! So inspiring that i really want to do this trek now. Thank you! |
| 30th March 2006 Jason Wilson | Living vicariously... - From: Boobies (the bird, guys), dune buggies, sandboards, and mystery lines... Hey man! Your travel blog is awesome!! I get to live vicariously through you. But it'll be many years before I do my southern hemi tour... Can't wait to see your Machu Picchu pics!! Adios! |
| 28th March 2006 Daniel | WOW! - From: Boobies (the bird, guys), dune buggies, sandboards, and mystery lines... Absolutely beautiful. So glad you're sharing your trip! |
| 20th March 2006 Buck | Thanks - From: A short update I cant wait to get overthere. buchananrtb@yahoo.com Erie PA. |
| 2nd March 2006 Adam | Don't buy that. - From: A letter to mama C'mon Noel, bad idea. Those things last a while but do require regular maintenance, and the older they get the more regular it becomes. These things are like 30 years old? Please learn from Daniel's mistakes. |
| 18th February 2006 Teresa | cool trip - From: Preperations and anxiousness i also was anxious about leaving for the middle east. there will be ups and downs but the ups will definitely be worth it! |
| 12th February 2006 KEVIN | Man with donkey - From: A hike on the moon Dear Noel, Photo 212459 was tagged by you as "Man with donkey" however the man and donkey in the photo are barely visible. Please either fix the zoom on your camera or purchase a new camera with a better zoom function. Failing those two recommendations, please refrain from teasing me with faux tags. I was excited to see a man and donkey and was greatly disappointed. God Bless You, Kevin |
| 2nd February 2006 Peter MacKenzie | - From: The hike up Guagua Pichinchia Noel....Georgia sent me the link and I am vicariously reliving my youth through your travels. Your journals are great and I'm glad you are having such an enriching experience....wish I was young again doing it all over......enjoy the experience which you will treasure for the rest of your life. Peter |
| 25th January 2006 KEVIN | - From: The first biking adventure I'm so glad to see it spelled correctly. For the amount of writing you do, you nonetheless seem to maintain your indefatigable respect for grammar and spelling. God bless you. Sounds like an excellent adventure- next time we converse it'll have to be in Spanish! |
| 14th January 2006 Prince of Persia | - From: Here and loving it "vOlcano" not "vAlcano"... sorry but that's been consistently bugging me in your blog! very interesting though, i'll keep up w/ the adventure from my computer screen. KEVIN |
| 14th January 2006 Dad | Food poisoning - From: The Bicycle Diaries Your jungle trip would have been at a much lower altitude, no? Perhaps your food poisoning after climbing back to Quito was the altitude adjustment problem sparked by alcohol ingestion? |
| 10th January 2006 Robbieo | Wow... - From: Jungle Fever Sounds Awesome, Can you bring me home some tea? Oh Yeah, by the way, what's up with the new code word??? "Chatting" that must be short for something... HMMMM? I wonder??? Peace, be safe and have fun! (Oh yeah, keep on chatting... Nudge is as good as a wink to a blind man!) |
| 10th January 2006 Daniel | WOW! - From: Jungle Fever Sounds like you're having the trip of a lifetime! I can't imagine your thinking about the world ever really being the same after some of the things you have experienced. Good stuff! |
| 10th January 2006 dad | wow - From: Jungle Fever what a great experience! any pictures? |
| 31st December 2005 Bridger | Bon Voyage - From: Preperations and anxiousness Sounds exciting! Keep us up to date on your adventures. |
