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| 27th February 2009 Hakan Karaagac | Great photos! - From: East meets West, Europe meets Asia - the clichés are true... Wow, you've really captured the essence and feeling of the Turkish market!! I love the colour and feel of the Turkish markets, especially when you haggle and feel like you've bought a bargain! Even more impressive is that even the Turkish is spelt correctly! What kinds of things did you buy from the Market? |
| 13th January 2009 Henk | - From: Where money grows on trees Hello William, I just finished reading Giles Milton's "Nathaniel's nutmeg". Giles wrote a very nice book, with a lot of historical insight (..not a period for us Dutch to be too proud of in today's perspective..), about this very interesting era, which made me search the internet for some pictures of Banda and the fortresses. I found your blog a well written summary of what happened some 4 centuries ago on these tiny little islands, and enjoyed the good pictures that give me an impression of what the place looks like these days. All the best, Henk |
| 29th August 2008 Mike Keller | Inspiring.. - From: Pneumothorax shneumothorax... Yes, nice blog indeed. I'm glad you also borrowed some photos from your new friends. Nicely done. |
| 29th May 2008 Vince | Such life... - From: Pneumothorax shneumothorax... Dive. Sea. Beer. Book. Lounge. Pure bliss indeed. What a great blog. Wonderful pictures, too. And yes, the Philippines is a bit far from the SEAsian trail but it does offer some surprises. And there are more islands, seas, beaches to discover. |
| 14th September 2007 Teri | Gorgeous story - From: Orchard Islands thank you for posting this well crafted and beautifully illustrated story of your travels through this region. I just happened upon it while looking for maps of Vinh Long after reading a story set there, and it's wonderful to see it brought to life through modern eyes. |
| 7th January 2007 Mark E | Assisting Aboriginal Communities - From: Opal I read your post regarding your encounter with Aboriginal people and the reaction of locals. I spent 6 years working in several outback towns as a Bank Manager. As a "city boy" and having travelled and lived overseas, I was troubled with the difficulties I saw that faced Aboriginal Communities. I soon learnt however that my initial impressions, very similar to yours, were changed several times over the years however the nature of the problems remain. The first thing to caution is not to make any generalisations. I am fortunate enough to have developed many friendships with our first Australians and I note that each individual has a different outlook on life. I have met many very successful aboriginals, self made people with substantial financial assets. It is interesting, that most of these people do not share any empathy with their people. They have a "western" outlook in which theyfeel if someone wants to get ahead they should get up and do it. I find this a sorry position and one which I feel has been created by our society in general. On the other end of the spectrum has been decades of wasted money, often controlled by the communities themselves, but money that has shown no benefits. I can attest to houses being built and provided free only to be pulled apart and burnt as fire wood when winter came. Or business loans (grants) being made to indiviuduals and communities only to have the funds wasted on other things other than business. And there are problems in mixed communities. My wife is a school teacher and when we lived in Boulia (population 225 with the aboriginal population of 2 tribes at 175). Most people had jobs but incomes are low for everyone. However the aboriginal children were given paid grants for dance classes, art activities, concerts, lunches, sporting activities etc and the white children were not. As a result, many poor white children missed out because of colour. I am not saying that aboriginals have it better, far from it,they have a poor existance in many parts of the country however ther remedies the government provide have rarely worked. There is no easy solution however as an elderly aboriginal couple told me when I visited them in the Northern Territory, it was better in the Mission Days. They said that whilst they would like to change many things, they did benefit from the nuns teaching them, showing them how to live in white mans ways and teaching them a trade. Very non-political these days but we do need to find a better way to help our fellow Australians up to a better way of life. Not the life we say they should live but the life they want to live but with financial security, health care and pride. If only I knew the answer. |
| 29th December 2006 Jane | Catching up - From: Zen and the Art of Overtaking a Road-Train I have just spent a very pleasant morning 'catching up'. Not sure if it is relevant, but seemed to be a theme, it is raining today |
| 17th December 2006 Peisee | Thanks for the story! - From: Forever blowing bubbles... Hello Will & Alex, found your travel log while surfing the net! Thanks for such kind words! Really glad you have enjoyed your stay here with us! Hope to see you again!! Love from all Bubbles staff!! |
| 15th December 2006 Helen | beats a microwave meal - From: Costa del Lobster it all sounds unbelievably exotic from where i am sitting (in the Classics Faculty). Glad to have caught up with you, have a very Happy Christmas! What beast will you cook to mark the day?! love Helen |
| 9th December 2006 Francis et Christiane | Australie - Great Ocean Road - From: Hitting the road Bonjour William et Alexandra. Nous venons de regarder vos belles photos. Helas nous ne comprenons pas le texte. Bon sejour en Nouvelle Zelande. |
| 22nd October 2006 Marie | found you again - From: Look out ! Misters about ! Thanks to Alex's intervention I have now located your blog again, I am so behind! I particularly like the snogging morays and the no durian sign. I hear you are among mashed potatoes currently - much like myself only difference being that I am having them in a dank room with drizzle and 13C outside, hmm. Love, Marie |
| 16th October 2006 halong bay | amazing pics - From: Bay of the Descending Dragon great entry! where did you find your trip in the end? is it expensive? thanks! |
| 13th September 2006 Jacques | Fish - From: Borneo to dive... Alright mate I hope you are going to bring one of them eels back to go in my tank!! |
| 11th September 2006 Jane | Photos - From: Borneo to dive... What amazing photos. I am pleased that you are including zoology along with my history and geography lessons!! |
| 8th September 2006 Annie | - From: Straits of plenty Keep on writing ... |
| 6th September 2006 mataho | Excellent blog entry - From: Forever blowing bubbles... Great story! |
| 26th August 2006 Maman and Daddy | Uncle Ho - From: The Krypton Factor It seems that you got there just in time before he goes back to Moscow in September for his annual overhaul!. Keep it up - we seem to have had a rather long wait for this one!. Lots of love to you both. |
| 22nd August 2006 Suzanne | Interesting geology - From: Bay of the Descending Dragon Hey, i think it looks like a Jewish 'finger'. ho, ho. And can we see some more pictures of you two, please?! You look v sweet on the deck;) love Suzanne x |
| 20th August 2006 sarah | - From: Bay of the Descending Dragon amazing veiws will have 2 go some time |
| 16th August 2006 Marie | Oi, no entry for a fortnight - From: Time Warp Will, are you slaking? Also, please put less food in your entries - I get hungry every time, unless you are talking about fried water cockroaches. Glad you are seeing so much and things are going well. Lots of love, Marie |
| 31st July 2006 Maman and Daddy | Crossing into Vietnam - From: Contraband and floating markets Captivated by the last two blogs and the pictures. WE are getting great value from the camera!. Keep it up as we are looking daily for the next instalment. What about some pictures of the author of the blog and his wife!. Please. |
| 31st July 2006 cube | alternate job for the market people - From: Contraband and floating markets When I read your description of Phong Dien, I thought of the Cam and how we get a logjam there sometimes. Maybe those commercial punt rentals can offer Vietnamese punters. |
| 21st July 2006 Babysitter Helga | Your travels - From: Biking across Battambang Alexandra, I`m glued to your blog. William is a brilliant writer, he should publish the travel blog. I sit here hooting with laughter at his quirky lovely English comments. Looking forward to your next installment with great anticipation. Take great care of yourselves. Take care Alex. Love, Helga |
| 12th July 2006 Qiang | - From: Lao Airlines - A Taster Course Phew, seems you really had lots of fuuuuuun, even myself never saw a Y12 |
| 6th July 2006 Suzanne | Eh? - From: Visions of Laos Will, i'm sorry- the Roman alphabet is nothing like the Greek. So glad you're still enjoying yourselves so much. It's not too bad here at the moment, either: 42 degrees C on the tube!. love S |
| 5th July 2006 Carl Baugher | Khoi mak Lao lai lai - From: Visions of Laos Sabaidee, I am happy to see a postive writeup about Laos. I am married to a beautiful Lao lady (mia khoi bin Lao) and have a luk sao (Lily) who is two. I have been to Laos twice and Love the people hence the comment title. Thanks for the Blog and the pictures. I recommend to anyone that reads your travel Blog to visit Laos and enjoy. |
| 27th June 2006 Maman et Papa | Arrival in Lopburi - From: Monkeyburi It is 20h58 in Farnham and we just read your last journal. Wow!. Looking forward to the details of your dinner menus in the streets!. We think Bill Bryson has competition. Cannot wait for next instalments and photos!. Lots of love and kisses. |
| 26th June 2006 Daddy and Maman | Photos - From: Pottering about in Kanchanaburi Glad the digital camera is proving so useful. It is brilliant seeing your lovely photos practically instantly. We are following your route on the map in the "South East Asia on a shoe string" that you left on your shelf. No escape we know where you are nearly day by day. Lots of kisses. |
| 25th June 2006 Marie | Have caught up with you - From: Breakfast Dear Walex, You are safely on the otherside of the world so I can call you this without either of you being able to do much about it. Having now been provided with a link to your blog (no of course I do not mind having been left off, oldest friend from UG days, best man at your wedding etc) I am now fully informed of your movements. Impressed as ever by your efficiency I will check it religiously. Hope it continues to go as well as it has (ahh condensed milk, my early youth in communist Poland). Lots of love, Marie |
| 24th June 2006 Suzanne | Wish I was there - From: Breakfast Hi guys, Glad to hear you're having such a good time. Feeling hungry just reading about the culinary conquests;) Love the photos and am deeply envious of the awesome sights. Although can't say i envy the lengthy, noisy coach journeys. Take care on your adventures and i'll carry on reading avidly. lots of love, Suzanne xx |
| 16th June 2006 Jane | Work - From: A day in Bangkok If all days are that interesting am I ever going to finish my course! |
| 16th June 2006 Linda | GREEN WITH ENVY! - From: A day in Bangkok Hi Guys Linda here - have enjoyed reading your blog so far and am REALLY jealous!! Bangkok sounds hectic, hot, and fab all at the same time! Hope you made your early start to Koh Chang ok - enjoy and keep us updated with your travelling adventures. Love Linda xxx |
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