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| 9th November 2009 anaticulae | Campsites - From: Road Trip! Brisbane to Sydney in 6 days Campsites were about $20-25 depending on the facilities. I think almost every town on the East coast has at least one campground so we didn't really plan where to stop. Basically, we had a rough idea of what we wanted to see and would stop when we got tired. The place we found on one mile beach was stunning - very much recommended. Good luck and have fun! |
| 28th September 2009 mark | road trip - From: Road Trip! Brisbane to Sydney in 6 days hi there, me and 3 other mates are going to australia and going to do the same road trip as you did. How did you know where the campervan sights were? or did you just go with the flow and hoped to find one somewhere? and what was the average price of the camp sights? Thanks alot mark |
| 24th July 2009 alex | Canadian Embassy - From: “Good morning Vietnam!” On the pic called "Fancy Building" the Canadian Embassy uses a couple of floors, if I recall correctly. In Ankgkor Wat visit the main temple in the afternoon then your pics will have the Sun light coming from your back. Budget at leat 3 days for Angkorwat alone (if you want to properly see all the temples. Have a lot of fun. PS. Jess is coming to SOuth Africa in about 4 weeks, yeah!!!! |
| 21st July 2009 Hani | - From: “Good morning Vietnam!” As always, fantastic pictures and narration. You guys really make me want to go to Vietnam now! Btw, I'm so curious for that seafood hot pot ... And you guys are not getting tanned, but roasted. |
| 14th July 2009 Ritesh | Great - From: "Dingos?! Who are you calling afraid of dingos?" Sidd & Lissa all photo are veary nice. I also like to join with you in future. Love Ritesh, Maheshwari & Dhwani. |
| 30th June 2009 Mom Rico | Afraid of Dingos - From: "Dingos?! Who are you calling afraid of dingos?" Dear Lissa & Sidd, Nice going...Baa sure has lots of energy. Way to go Baa.. I am certainly afraid of Dingos...just like our Cayotes here in Alberta eh! Love, Mom |
| 9th June 2009 Angela | Onya Melissa n Sid! - From: From Rags to Riches - The Magic of the "Wetsundays" Ah yes, good ol' Airlie Beach. I camped there - got there by bicycle. Nobody tells you till AFTER you've committed yourself, that Mackay to Prosperpine is the wettest section of coast in all Qld. Glad you managed to redeem the experience. Always love reading your blogs!! |
| 3rd June 2009 anonymous | - From: From Rags to Riches - The Magic of the "Wetsundays" Man, looking at those pictures, I wonder why you guys would ever want to return... |
| 3rd June 2009 anonymous | - From: From Rags to Riches - The Magic of the "Wetsundays" remarkably, for a non-meat lover like myself, that south african bbq looks remarkably good! |
| 3rd May 2009 Mike | A real adventure.. - From: Bike, Run, Party.. "Sidd, the Triathlete" The pics must have been photo-shopped, but I swear I could see muscle under your amazing techn-colour outfit!? Melissa, when you return to Canada you should seriously consider becoming a full-time blogger...you're very good! |
| 30th April 2009 Div | ahahaha - From: Bike, Run, Party.. "Sidd, the Triathlete" Sidd, thats a fashion statement I was hoping you would avoid!! Congrats on the triathalon...thats pretty amazing. Glad you guys are having such a blast! |
| 30th April 2009 Heing & Shaneel | Great race Sidd! - From: Bike, Run, Party.. "Sidd, the Triathlete" That was an awesome bike+run time Sidd! Loved your outift too :) Great sports reporting Melissa! We, as always, enjoyed reading your blog and seeing your photos. What's up next? H&S |
| 29th April 2009 Jyoti | I wish I was there - From: Bike, Run, Party.. "Sidd, the Triathlete" Exellent very decriptive blog. Love reading over and over.Melissa- writing could be your second job -love reading. Congratulations Sid - I knew you can do it. Mom |
| 29th April 2009 Hani | - From: Bike, Run, Party.. "Sidd, the Triathlete" Awesome update! Love your writing! As for Sidd, I'm definitely impressed - did not know he had that in him to run a triathlon on such short notice. Keep up the cool news! |
| 29th April 2009 Arvind Thakore | Great Feat - From: Bike, Run, Party.. "Sidd, the Triathlete" Hi Suidd and Melissa: Always nice to read your blog and especially when they are good narrative meking us experience the emotions and fellings. Good show and take care. Love you both Dad and mom |
| 20th April 2009 Arja | Melissa - From: "It's Between 'Urge Urge Urge' and 'House of Fetish'... and you want to eat there?" Hi Melissa, great blog; really enjoy reading them; brings back lots of memories of our trip to Australia. What a great trip! |
| 11th April 2009 Davda | good times - From: "It's Between 'Urge Urge Urge' and 'House of Fetish'... and you want to eat there?" We are looking at snow outside, and reading your travelblog with great envy today. Australia seems to a beautiful, diverse country with so much to do (and eat!)...keep the photos and stories coming. Miss you guys. |
| 11th April 2009 Arvind | Wow You seem to be having fun - From: "It's Between 'Urge Urge Urge' and 'House of Fetish'... and you want to eat there?" Your blog brings back the memory of our visit. All the familiar nanes of beaches Bondi beach, delicious fish and chips and grubs etc. Well enjoy you rest of the stay. |
| 11th April 2009 Dioni | Great to see Margaret with you guys. - From: "It's Between 'Urge Urge Urge' and 'House of Fetish'... and you want to eat there?" Fabulous pictures ! Now, I wish Dad & I can come visit you . Still a few more months before you return to Calgary...we may just surpirse you. Cheers to Margaret for being such good company...Enjoy... Love, Mom |
| 1st April 2009 bharti | Good job Sidd - From: MY Turn - Sidd's Perspective on Life Down Under Hello Sidd and Melissa, Glad you are having such a good time.From tans it looks like mostly fun not so much work.How is the hospital there and the type of Pts.you see.Any different from Calgary???I love reading all the blogs and pics are great too.Melissa could you Harsh uncle to your list he was whining about not receiving your mail. |
| 31st March 2009 Hani | - From: MY Turn - Sidd's Perspective on Life Down Under Melissa licking the plate? Oh my. That must have been really good fish'n chips! Love the sunset lighthouse shot. Deserves to be framed. Don't work too hard Sidd. You need a break from time to time. |
| 30th March 2009 Tara Zimmerman | Now THAT'S a knife! - From: MY Turn - Sidd's Perspective on Life Down Under Melissa and Sidd: Thanks to both of you for the updates. Hard to believe you've already been gone so long, and I bet it seems like even less time to the two of you!! The pictures are amazing, the blogs are fantastic, and I really look forward to seeing you when you get back. And Melissa, hopefully we can figure out a time to get our respective "non-breasted individuals" out for a beer with us some night. Ha - I can't believe you've given up refined sugar for Lent. LOL - I remember looking at you like you were from freakin' SPACE when you completely gave up chocolate the year we were writing the Bar. Sweet MARY, Rico - what the hell were you GOING on?!?!? Of all times to rely on your VICES, man! Anyway, just wanted to tell ya, I've never even really WANTED to visit Australia until now. Looks like you're having a blast!! Take good care and keep us posted!! -Tara |
| 30th March 2009 anonymous | - From: MY Turn - Sidd's Perspective on Life Down Under Sidd, loved learning about Australia from your perspective! I especially love the photo commentary like "I can be creative too!" Very creative indeed! Love reading the blog and knowing what you both are up to. Miss you lots and can't wait to hear more! Maya |
| 30th March 2009 alex | Hey Dundee - From: MY Turn - Sidd's Perspective on Life Down Under I guess no hockey there eh? The only ice time you get I bet it is in the drinks. Got a good smile imagining your Dad surfboarding. |
| 30th March 2009 Dioni | Sidd's turn to write travelblog - From: MY Turn - Sidd's Perspective on Life Down Under Dear Sidd, Enjoyed reading your blog..I can see that your parents had a wonderful time with you and Melissa. Way to go. Take care, your other Mom |
| 15th March 2009 Alex | Yummm - From: "Wined Out" Hello Guys. It definitely looks like you are having a great time ( Hummm all that wine sounds great...) |
| 11th March 2009 Hani | - From: "Wined Out" Love these updates. The photos are fantastic too - this is so cool. I wish I was there! Meanwhile I'll be in Thompson next week. -37. Blaah. Have lots of wine for me! |
| 11th March 2009 Dioni | Fantastic - From: "Wined Out" Dear Lissa & Sidd, Glad you are enjoying yourselves in Australia. Hmm..I like the white wine..if it is as good as my favorite German wine. Take care. Love, Mom |
| 26th February 2009 Arvind and Jyoti | Your new blog - From: Where's Waldo Hi Melissa and Sidd: We are really enjoying your blogs. We cannt wait to see you guys. Our trip in Baroda is great. Attended all weddings and relatives. Dad |
| 25th February 2009 Irene | - From: Where's Waldo Hi melissa and Sidd - thanks for the blog - it looks so amazing there. It is such a beautiful country and you seem to be seeing alot of it!! That is awsome. Can't wait for the next blog!!!!! Luv Irene |
| 25th February 2009 shaneel | - From: Where's Waldo Great blog...your travels brings back memories of my time in Aus. |
| 25th February 2009 Hani | - From: Where's Waldo Fantastic! Looks like you guys are having a terrific time. BTW, did you get to eat Kangaroo meat? I heard tail is a delicacy of sorts?? Great photos btw. Keep those updates coming! |
| 20th February 2009 david lynch | how ya going? - From: How to occupy one's spare time? sounds like your new life is going great, be sure to take in a match of aussie rules and in doing so get a good "pozzi" with an "eski" but make sure you don't ride your "pushy" home afterwards cuz you might get a ticket. did you meet my flat mate kelly when you were through london? she lives in brisbane and works right by the gold coast...let me know if you'd like her email. say hi to sid, dave. |
| 16th February 2009 Maya | Wish you stuffed me in your suitcase! - From: How to occupy one's spare time? Melissa! Sounds like you are having such a great time! I laughed when I read the part about you carrying on as you did in Calgary, just minus the heels! Soooo knew that would happen! Sorry about the camera, but glad you replaced it fast - will need it in order to keep us filled in! We miss you! xox Maya |
| 14th February 2009 anonymous | - From: How to occupy one's spare time? Nice update! Hey, I agree with you: Sushi with Mayo is ewwww! Any barbies yet? |
| 4th February 2009 Jyoti | having good time - From: In search of Swedish meatballs Enjoy reading your blog. You will become an expert guide by the time we reach Brisbane. |
| 2nd February 2009 Hani | - From: In search of Swedish meatballs Which way does the toilet bowl flush? Is Sidd staring at it all day? Tell Sidd that up here we changed the schedule for the peds residents. Those who went to Australia have to make up call on the wards ... |
| 31st January 2009 rob | what's new? - From: In search of Swedish meatballs I have come to the realization that where I want to go is likely in the exact opposite direction of where I think it is - which actually turns out just fine |
| 30th January 2009 Arjun | Good times... - From: In search of Swedish meatballs Love the travelblog. Keep us posted with your adventures. And tell your hubby to stop being so cheap with bus fares! (don't tell him I said so, because I'd probably do the same!) |
| 30th January 2009 Dioni | Brisbane - From: In search of Swedish meatballs Hi Lissa & Sidd, What a wonderful adventure the 2 of you are having. Way to go...enjoy. Love, Mom |
| 28th January 2009 Marlous | - From: From -20C to +30C... all in a mere 40+ hours Hi Lissa, great to see another blog from you since our last trip to Tanzania! So another 6 months away from home? Work again? It's defenitly a lot more civilized in Brisbane compared to Dar. Have lots of fun over there and enjoy the wether (Holland is around 0C, I like 30C much better...) |
| 27th January 2009 Shane O'Farrell | Wow Australia for 6 months - From: From -20C to +30C... all in a mere 40+ hours Hey Lissa, 6 months in Brisbane sounds like a lot of fun. Are you there for work? Keep me informed of your travels! |
| 12th December 2006 tara | hey - From: Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire those pics r real gud of all the animals....i live there!! its a great place!! eva been to mufindi!?! |
| 7th July 2006 Ludia | Speechless! - From: Gemma Del Est Hey! Melissa, I can't stop staring at the picture at the very top. That sure is paradise. Am trying to stand right there and imagining no one else but me at that spot. Oh! I wonder how it feels at dawn when the hot sun isn't out yet, just the sound of the water.....Mmmm. Last time I tried to make it to Zanzibar I found the last ferry gone for the day. On my next trip I now know just where to go, all thanks to you, its just so eden-like....I can feel it! The red Khanga seems to have been made just for you...Very pretty! |
| 1st October 2005 Nicole | habari za canada? - From: "Excuse me, of course I worked!" Hujambo dada, So, I'm getting into my studies over here and thinking more and more about whether or not I want to return to Africa. Time has faded that overwhelmed feeling that Africa left me with, but not entirely. Right now I'm thinking out the logistics of going back to study women activists and womens rights workers in East Africa. From your experience do you think I could find enough information to make this a worthwhile topic? Do you think people would be interested in talking to me about this? Let me know what you think and if you have any ideas. I know we talked about it a bit before too. Tutaonana, Nicole |
| 31st August 2005 Joanna | - From: Mt. Kilimanjaro - Journey to the Roof of Africa Melissa, Congrats on an incredible tough trek! I hope you arrived back home safely. best, Joanna |
| 29th August 2005 Nicole | Hongera! - From: Mt. Kilimanjaro - Journey to the Roof of Africa Hujambo mama, Thanks so much for sending me your blog link. The pictures are beautiful and I loved reading about your adventure. I hope Jessica had a good safari and you two make it home safely. You are definitely in for some serious culture shock when you get back. Let me know what's the weirdest part is for ya. Kwa heri, Tutaonana, Nicole |
| 29th August 2005 Dioni | Mt. Killi - From: Mt. Kilimanjaro - Journey to the Roof of Africa Great job, Lissa...We are proud of you..certainly a wonderful experience of a lifetime. The pictures are lovely...now...come home soon. Love, Mom, Dad, Micha & Kenny |
| 25th July 2005 Alex | Slow Colabus Crossing - From: Inaugurations, Italians and Indulgent Idleness Well, I was dissapointed that the "fast Colabus crossing" is not built yet, but maybe they do not need it and they were crossing the road at all time and since they are fast we did not see them. |
| 16th July 2005 Irene Houssin | Thanks Melissa - - From: Gemma Del Est HI Melissa - Just a quick hello - It looks like you are having a fabulous time over there. That is really great. You will have so many memories of your time there in Africa!! I am jealous!!! Hope to see you when you get back to Calgary. Irene |
| 12th April 2005 anonymous | - From: Adventuring Outside of the Bubble It was fantastic - gracy ban |
| 24th February 2005 anonymous | Beach Bum - From: On a rollar-coaster ride... and I get motion sickness!!! Hey Melissa, Sounds like you're easing into the cultural nicely...beach, gym, and extra large beers. Didn't realize you read my travel book ;) I was just back in Calgary for a week, it was great to see friends and fam, but damn I don't miss living there that's for sure. How long do you plan on staying in Tanzania? If it's condusive, I'd love to visit you and get a local's perspective on the area. Let me know. My possible travel plans this year include spending xmas in Oz and a trip to the Philippines with Cirila and Lolo...we'll see though. London's still treating me good, we're currently moving again (I live in a different flat than the one you saw but am moving yet again...I hate moving!!). Bron's doing well here too, she's working for the BBC and enjoying being out of Calgary...but she misses her dog (Foxy). Say hi to your sis and folks and take care. D. - David Lynch |
| 12th February 2005 anonymous | Ai it's cold in my office too - From: Finally arrived, with luggage and all! Hey Melissa! Africa, eh? Adventurous! My office is cold because there's no heating in it! wa! My apt too oh well! Summer's coming! Happy Chinese New Year! Hope you have a great time...Rob - Rob |
| 9th February 2005 anonymous | - From: Finally arrived, with luggage and all! Hey there! Sabeen and I miss you lots too. I'm glad to know that you are slowly settling in. And while you are complaining about the hot temperatures, think of us in -15 degrees weather and lots of snow. I think you have the better of the two worlds! - Josie |
| 9th February 2005 anonymous | hello - From: Finally arrived, with luggage and all! hey!!! i'm glad you made it there in one piece. of course, plus all the pieces of luggage you had...dare i ask how many? heheh. anyway, keep us posted about what it's like over there :) - emilie |
| 21st January 2005 anonymous | Good Luck!!! - From: Omigosh, my flight is booked!!! Sorry! I had keyed 'enter' by accident! I'm sooo proud of you Melissa! You are going to learn so much about not only the people and culture of Africa, but loads about yourself as well as helping people who really need it! I wish you much luck and keep in touch with us hillbillies in cowtown! Squeeze in one more dinner with the lot of us before you leave OK???? Take care and lots of love, Crislyne - Crislyne |
| 21st January 2005 anonymous | Your trip - From: Omigosh, my flight is booked!!! That's awesome!! Have a great time and enjoy the giraffe rides. - David LYnch |