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| 27th September 2009 Simon Wilson | Photos - From: An Ounce Of Moroccan Congrats to the two of you! Your photos are amazing! As an aspiring photographer, I'm interested to know what kind of camera/lens combos you guys are using. Oh, in case you are wondering, I went to school with you, Carla! |
| 31st July 2009 Katm1987 | Gorgeous pics! - From: An Ounce Of Moroccan Congratulations! And wonderful photos as ever |
| 7th July 2009 winn et mozza | Another place, another blog and the next........... - From: An Ounce Of Moroccan You never fail to amaze us with your descriptive writing and pictures, just reading it made us feel as if we have been there and seen it with you!!!!Welcome back THE newest Mr and MrsP, may your want for adventure never cease and your love and happiness together travel along the same road always. Remember wants and needs........xxxxxxxxxx |
| 6th July 2009 Trev L-D | Back on the road. - From: An Ounce Of Moroccan Another great blog and some amazing photos. The description of the tanneries was so real, I am sure I could smell them! |
| 4th July 2009 chilled2thecore | - From: An Ounce Of Moroccan Thanks all! No Leslie we didn't make it to Meknes but we did try some of the wine from there which was pretty good. |
| 1st July 2009 PA Leslie | Great pics! Love them! - From: An Ounce Of Moroccan I used to work as a "tour director" back in 1996. I've been 8 times to Fez in 2 months...and maybe five time in Meknes. Love your pics of Fez...make me think I should have mine digitalised. Did you make it to Meknes? |
| 1st July 2009 The Travel Camel | Congratulations! - From: An Ounce Of Moroccan What a great honeymoon - especially since it included some close encounters with camels ;-) |
| 30th June 2009 wherearelanda | Nice Photos - From: An Ounce Of Moroccan Awesome photos! Really, really good. |
| 30th June 2009 Panchi | WOW - From: An Ounce Of Moroccan I love your pictures, really good photographer. Congrats |
| 30th June 2009 Jo Trouble | Congratulations! - From: An Ounce Of Moroccan Congrats guys! Loved the photos too :-) |
| 9th September 2008 alex | - From: 7 days in Buenos Aires (and 25 hours in Uruguay) I hope you don't mind that I've nicked your boca tactics board to use in a banner. It's non-commercial, just a football tactics blog. If you have an objection just drop me an email. Your pics are great by the way, I love the one in the park. |
| 13th June 2008 Mell | - From: Rio part 2 - stick the kettle on, we're coming home Those photos of Ipanema bring back memories. :) |
| 30th April 2008 Chris | Big Ben - From: what happened next ? Was Big Ben feet Ben at Big Ben? I saw him last week and he said he hadn't seen you for ages as you cried off from a drink with him and Goat Face???? |
| 30th April 2008 winn et mozza | while we wine away the hours - From: what happened next ? It was well worth waiting for, and as soon as "travel blog" appeared in the "inbox" we both dashed to the computer, with that feeling of "whats happening now" and quick open the blog so we can read it together!!! It was just like the "old days" and after reading it realise that your "old days" have fortunatly become "your reality" and more importantly you are as happy and contented as you were in Rio, Cambodia Laos etc and that can only mean one thing, HAPPINESS and boy are we pleased to have been able to share some of this with you, continue on lifes journey just the same, and life will be rich for you both. Remember wants and needs... you have them both (and by the way the locals want to know when the film crew are a comin) the words and pics have gone to their heads, and the Vendee is awaiting your return.... love always win et mozza xxxx |
| 16th April 2008 stephy | just amazing!! - From: Rio part 2 - stick the kettle on, we're coming home ....moved to tears!! You are both an inspiration!! Love and happiness to you both for your future together.....x |
| 30th October 2007 Linden | Stunning - From: When is a sound not a sound ? Why am I overseas again? Oh yea, Kiwis have to leave and see the rest of the world so they can appreciate what they have. And I certainly do now! |
| 16th October 2007 Mike y Cele | re:did we really send you up that mountain? - From: Chilled2thecore having finally got round to reading your blog I must tell you I am sacking who ever recommended the hike! Hope you are both well and safe back at home. 2 years in mendoza and we havn´t climbed anything yet and you have insured we wont, ever!! |
| 30th September 2007 Pablo Mura | My house ! - From: Gringo star Hello !! i'm From chile and this is my house ! :) nice picture ! Un gran saludo desde Santiago de Chile y bellavista house Only yonkis. Espero que hayan disfrutado mucho en mi país. |
| 10th September 2007 anonymous | - From: Peachy Melbourne i lov naighbors r u austrailian? i used to be on neighbors too you know! xxx |
| 2nd September 2007 aoife | thanks and best of luck - From: Rio part 2 - stick the kettle on, we're coming home I'm so sad that your blog is over, I've really enjoyed reading it. Best of luck with your future adventures |
| 30th August 2007 Carlos | Great Blog - From: Rio part 2 - stick the kettle on, we're coming home This is what blogs should really be all about. I loved your experiences, it was like I was there with you. Lovely. |
| 29th August 2007 Christine | great photos - From: Rio part 2 - stick the kettle on, we're coming home I happened to see your blog on the main page of TravelBlog. You photos are stunning! I am sorry I didn´t see you sooner! |
| 29th August 2007 Clare and Max | Oh no! - From: Rio part 2 - stick the kettle on, we're coming home What will we do now?! We feel like our travels were extended because you were still going on! Thanks for keeping us entertained with your brilliant blogs, and AMAZING photos. Hope everything goes well back at home. |
| 29th August 2007 Chris | - From: Rio part 2 - stick the kettle on, we're coming home Although I am sad that you will not be sunning yourself so much am am mega happy that you are back as I missed you both alot. Here's to the future and many more blogs even if they are about a time when you got locked in the toilet or spilling gravy on your pants in the midlands. Can't wait till Saturday see you laters!!!! |
| 28th August 2007 George | Good work..... - From: Rio part 2 - stick the kettle on, we're coming home Myself and my wife are also winding up our time abroad. We got married and then left the states for 4 months (seems short by your standards) and did a round the world trip. I enjoyed reading your blog on Rio, I went previously and did not do the favela tour, wish I did though...... maybe next time. Happy travels! |
| 28th August 2007 linda & Steve | Thank you - From: Rio part 2 - stick the kettle on, we're coming home A great way to end your travels looking back and seeing the places and the experiences you have had on your journey. We have enjoyed the blogs you have sent from each country you have visited the photographs and text has been brilliant and it has been wonderful to share the experience with you both. The Intrepid Travellers have now returned safe and sound, but we will miss the blogs. Look forward to seeing you both soon - again thank you so much for including us on your journey with the blogs. Love to you both for the future. |
| 27th August 2007 mozza & winn | the time has come the Walrus said - From: Rio part 2 - stick the kettle on, we're coming home We both hope the guitar comes back as well as it has not been mentioned for a while. What could anybody say to that last blog other than " well thought out, well written and just meant from the heart". You have seen so much and experienced so much that so many people have experienced as well. You have bought so much pleasure with with your joint writtings and have expresssed your views with meaning and conviction and open mindedness.It has been more than a pleasure to have followed your travels and we have both realised that you both have so much more to offer to other people when you arrive back to your home, or maybe your next home. Well done and heart felt congratulatoins to you both for the joy you have given us and others. Our "intrepid travellers" will always be close to ours hearts and to all that that know you. All our love Mozza & Winnxxxxx |
| 27th August 2007 the wilderness years | favourite bloggers - From: Rio part 2 - stick the kettle on, we're coming home as my favourite bloggers i am gutted your trip is all over!!! i have loved reading your blogs, they never fail to make me smile. your trip has been so wonderful to read, thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful adventures with us. good luck with the wedding preparations..thats certainly a very different adventure for you to embark upon! here's to many more future travels!:) |
| 27th August 2007 Tasha | - From: Rio part 2 - stick the kettle on, we're coming home ah you guys !!! you made me cry Your blog has been the best thing I ever stalked on the internet, and I stalk a lot of sites Your adventures have been beautifully written and always made us feel like we were right there with you, which in a funny way we were. Truly inspirational Can't wait to see you - I make gravy and Mum has a pre-order of yorky puds comin your way!! Love y'all Tasha |
| 27th August 2007 lynne | kettle is on - From: Rio part 2 - stick the kettle on, we're coming home What a great way to end your travels looking back and seeing just have far you have gone, and how much you and the rest of us have enjoyed the journey thank you it has been wonderful to share the experience with you both . |
| 27th August 2007 Trev | The Next Journey - From: Rio part 2 - stick the kettle on, we're coming home I hope the rest of your journey through life will be as happy and interesting as your last 12 months have been.Mucha suerte (good luck),and I hope whoever is looking down on you(and it may be more than one)continues the good work.Love+Paz ---TrevXX |
| 27th August 2007 Elaine and Damien | hey guys - From: One final slice of island life hey guys, sorry we've been such lazy sods about replying-we're in beijing!sounds like you had a fantastic time in south america-wish we were there-so you went to Parati in the end-great! did you go to trinidade? that was the place we spent most of our time and was our lil slice of paradise,about 30 mins by local bus away from Parati. By the looks of things you spent loads of time in brazil-beijing is a bit sucky,but we'll be in hong kong by the end of the week then fly to bangkok and home in 6 weeks! enjoy your last day in rio! |
| 27th August 2007 rachel | Love the photos! - From: Rio part 2 - stick the kettle on, we're coming home Enjoyed your blog - thanks |
| 27th August 2007 Jim | - From: Rio part 2 - stick the kettle on, we're coming home Welcome home guys !! I can't promise a pint of gravy but i will promise one buddy to drink cold beers with and discuss ( i mean argue) about football. We have been teaching Ronnie to say Auntie Carla and Uncle Matt ready for your return and i think he is getting confused why we keep getting him to say it so I hope he doesn’t get stage fright when we see you. . Can't wait for you two to get to know him like we do. Great words of wisdom from your last blog and a whole new world is about to revel itself to you back in good old England. As you know i hate reading, but i must admit i have enjoyed reading your blogs. 1st class writing and absolutely stunning pictures. Matt you have always been known as the ‘cultured one’ but know Carla has signed up for the course and passed with flying colours. A big man hug is waiting for you Pazza and a big sloppy kiss for you Carla. See you in a day !!!! xxxxxxxx |
| 26th August 2007 Trev | Uncle Kens Dream - From: One final slice of island life Forty two years ago,Carlas' Uncle Ken joined the merchant navy,his first trip was as a young seventeen year old who had never left England.The trip lasted eighteen months it was on an iron oar carrier, I remember its name to this day the M.V Inverfield.Most of the voyage was in South America.From the letters he sent home I new he had fallen in love with Brazil in particular.He had also fallen in love with (as Gran would say"a dusky maiden")with the name of Lourdes.If he were still here how thrilled he would have been to read your accounts of a place that made such an impact on a young seaman.He sent me a postcard of the Maracana Stadium together with a Pele pennant which were paraded around my school as two of the wonders of the world.I am going to miss these blogs!! Love Ya Trev XX |
| 26th August 2007 winn et Mozza | what a wonderful world!! - From: One final slice of island life Your last two blogs have been wonderful and from the comments added lots of other people seem to think the same, you have touched so many people with your tales and photos what will the world do when you stop blogging!!! We have missed yo so much and cannot wait to see you, (cannot say any more) the tears are getting in the way, Continue on, travel safely love always. xxxxxxxxxx |
| 26th August 2007 Chris | - From: Rio part 1- Football, thongs and food by the kilo Technically isn't that the hand of gods son?? |
| 25th August 2007 thesoulcultivator | home in 2 weeks!!! - From: Rio part 1- Football, thongs and food by the kilo NO............Dont go home! Iv loved your blogs, lets set up a charity for you too continue onwards, and find more bits of world for you too go see...cash2the core.com or something. |
| 24th August 2007 Tasha | snap - I win - From: Being Bill Oddie I am expecting to give you a biscuit and for you feed it to bobo for defo! The drinking from branch pic reminded me of flip top/ pac man And I know travellers sometimes relax the hold pruning routines but judging by your sun bathing pic you *may* have taken it a bit too far? We also had a cow experience this week (mmm weird no) one particularly amorous one tried to dry hump our car this week - ensue much running and squeeling from me and danny & bobo havin to do a drive buy collection of me away from the frisky herd!! Love y'all Tasha x |
| 23rd August 2007 james | omg lol - From: Paradise lost (brisie to surfers) would you believe it....i actually recognise the guy from Surfers. I actually live down here and I remember you guys being down the end of the mall near the beach. Small world lol |
| 20th August 2007 Trev | - From: Being Bill Oddie Fantastic blog-hope, you enjoy Rio as much as th rest of your trip.Regards from Andalucia.Love Trev+Lynne XX |
| 19th August 2007 Adriana | Oi!!!!! - From: Being Bill Oddie Oi amigos, tudo bem? Beautiful pictures of Pantanal!!! I hope you are enjoying Rio now...not too many days left!!! Love, Adriana |
| 19th August 2007 Brett Lyons-davis | - From: Being Bill Oddie i cant wait to see carla at mum and dads on boxing day when bolen comes round to test her new brave animal skills |
| 18th August 2007 Lorraine | You've gone crazy!! - From: Being Bill Oddie Feeding wild aligators! Your adventures having given you both far too much courage! :) Who's reading 'life of Pi'? Great book, just read it for the 2nd time Love Lor xx |
| 18th August 2007 winn et moza | Blog and photos = points 10 out of 10 - From: Being Bill Oddie We could not believe our eyes. Carla with a piranha (where are the dogs when you need them) and Matt sleeping with a giant hamster!!!! it takes all sorts, The photos are breathtaking and for us just "out of this world" and Carla your blogs have changed so much, your writing now reduces me to tears, as Matts often does. Wow you have seen a woodpecker that makes us level pegging (the one we saw was a green woodpecker) and what a photo opportunity with the owl that was amazing!!! continue on safely enjoy Rio and relax and try and reflect on the last 12 months, difficult to do in in two weeks,as we are sure your reflections will last a lifetime!! (you do realise when you get back we will expect a blog often) they have made our day,and we have looked forward to them so do not know how we will cope without them, mozza suggests we start from the beginning and open a new one every 10 days (not such a bad idea)!! Hope you got my Rio link, enjoy relax and travel safely wants and needs... now seems almost redundant, love always xxxxx |
| 14th August 2007 Brett | i want that 1 - From: At home with the Romanos please can you smuggle back a capivara as that is the funniest animal i have ever seen |
| 14th August 2007 Chris | - From: At home with the Romanos The Oily man sounds like the singing potato man of bletchley, maybe he was in bletchley when you visited?? |
| 13th August 2007 mozza & winn | how big a pan would it take to cook that? - From: At home with the Romanos What a great time you have had and how welcome they made you. You obviousley made a big impact on Betina & Adriana as you have done on so many people who have followed your trip. Keep it up and although you do not have much more time to before you arrive back in the UK keep blogging. All our Love our intredid travellers you are both precious cargo. Mozza & Winnxxx |
| 13th August 2007 Trev | Great Friends - From: At home with the Romanos How lucky you were too meet such lovely people like Adriana and Betina,they must have gave you more insight into Brazil than you would have experienced in the normal travel mode.If they read this comment as Carla's Dad I would like to thank them and their family for the hospitality and affection shown to you both. This has been an unforgetable episode in your travels along with many others.We have been with you every step of the way and as your journey reaches its conclusion we will be so happy to see you again, yet will miss the anticipation of the graphic descriptions of your travels.Thank you for sharing the experience with us we have thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Love Trev XX |
| 9th August 2007 Lynne | High Falls - From: 3 countries, 2 birthdays and 1 hell of a waterfall Another great blog ,great to beable to get them again. Both look really well on the sun beds with your little cheap!!!! picnic beside you it helps to have a good breakfast ,did you have room in your bags for the dressing gowns? |
| 8th August 2007 Lorraine | Mike Reid is dead? - From: 3 countries, 2 birthdays and 1 hell of a waterfall Despite being in Oz, both of us are addicted to the BBC and we missed this massive news! Great pics, makes wentworth falls look a little pidily eh? |
| 8th August 2007 Chris-p | - From: 3 countries, 2 birthdays and 1 hell of a waterfall ps Humming Bird in flight sounds like aa John Shuttleworth song. |
| 8th August 2007 Crisp Parry | - From: 3 countries, 2 birthdays and 1 hell of a waterfall That Toucan looks like a right chave with the 'flames' on it's beak. It looks like one of those black shirts with fire on it. Glad you both enjoyed the falls and Bill Oddie is sat next to me crying and moaning about how he has never seen a toucan. He has only ever seen a black bird and all the other stuff was fake and made by Terry Nutkins in a sort of sell your soul to the 'Nutkins' deal. Ps that goes for lispy Crisp Packham as well. |
| 7th August 2007 winn et mozza | water water everywhere!!! - From: 3 countries, 2 birthdays and 1 hell of a waterfall How great to have the blogs back, thanks to Andy for backing them all up!!!Your birthdays looked fab so glad you had a great time, the falls are terrific and what a great sight to have seen as you say not to be forgotten in a hurry!!!! Well it maybe the last country for you guys but for us it has been a terrific journey and one we are so glad we were able to follow you with the blogs, so goodness knows what the "real thing" has been like!!! last adventure country but another journey will begin and bring you different wants and needs and will we know, make you as happy. We miss you and cannot wait to see you both continue on safely remember wants and needs.... Take care our intrepid travellersxxxxxx |
| 1st August 2007 Mozza & Winn | Strictly come dancing - From: 7 days in Buenos Aires (and 25 hours in Uruguay) Well have to agree with Lynne that you could try the tango but sure it would be easier to drink the product than learn the dance, could imagine Brucie having something to say. What another great story with great photos you have both seen some great sights and have recorded your experience with such passion. What great memories you will have for the rest of your life. Take care our intredid travellers. Mozza & Winnxxxxx |
| 31st July 2007 aoife | six weeks... - From: 7 days in Buenos Aires (and 25 hours in Uruguay) Oh shoot, again with the excellent blog - although this one made me a bit sad - i can't believe that the chilled2thecore trip is going to finish so soon... you've been an inspiration to me in planning my trip - we're heading off in Sept after getting married and you've been one of my fav blogs over the past months... that's what happens when you inter-web, random strangers become your fan! enjoy every second, take care aoife, dublin. xx |
| 31st July 2007 Lynne | The sexy dance - From: 7 days in Buenos Aires (and 25 hours in Uruguay) I am surprised you two have not tried Tango lessons as you have tried nearly everything else, plus you would get a good laugh as it would be fun or did you do them else where ? |
| 31st July 2007 anonymous | - From: 7 days in Buenos Aires (and 25 hours in Uruguay) Haven't read the blog yet but the photos are amazing! |
| 30th July 2007 Looby | Paaaaattttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - From: A beginners guide to skiing - sponsored by C&A If you have lost your Mike Reids then it couldn't have come at a more poignant time - the real Mike Reid, along with his glasses, popped his clogs yesterday. Top blogs, I've been reading them for research into my own trip to South America next year, I got hooked and had to go back and read from the start of your trip. Your photos are awesome, is your camera an slr or compact? I'm thinking of taking my slr next year but am worried about not getting myself out of a burger relish incident as easily as you did. |
| 30th July 2007 Tasha | - From: 7 days in Buenos Aires (and 25 hours in Uruguay) Fab pics again dude, Matt really does look like Danny Murphy in the pic (if my sum total of footie knowledge is the Ok mag wedding to 'one of' the blonde birds from hollyoaks??) Love y'all Tasha |
| 27th July 2007 ilse | Birthday Matt - From: A beginners guide to skiing - sponsored by C&A Happy Birhday Matt for the 29 , Hope u will have special day sunday.Love from South Africa, Cape Town, from Ilse, Greg, Edwin and Padda |
| 27th July 2007 ilse | Birthday wish - From: A beginners guide to skiing - sponsored by C&A Happy Birthday Carla, hope u wil have wondefull day.Love from, South Africa, Capte Town, from Ilse, Greg, Edwin and padda |
| 27th July 2007 Lynne | cat walk or dog run - From: A beginners guide to skiing - sponsored by C&A The pair of you would look good on the cat walk modeling those lovely !!! outfits the colours went well together! at least you would stand out from the crowd and not get lost even if you were head down in a snow drift. |
| 27th July 2007 Jim | - From: A beginners guide to skiing - sponsored by C&A Did you get piste on this one ??? |
| 26th July 2007 Max and Clare | - From: A beginners guide to skiing - sponsored by C&A Hi guys, still enjoying your blog and making us wish we were still away too. Life back in the UK just doesn't compare to the adventures on a RTW trip! Especially when we arrived back to the wettest summer since 1760!! You are keeping our dream alive! Happy travels Clare and Max (fellow bloggers!) |
| 25th July 2007 Brett | concerns - From: A beginners guide to skiing - sponsored by C&A i think i speak for everyone when i ask did you get your mike reid glasses back seeing as they pop up in every blog i was starting to forget what you look like without them |
| 25th July 2007 Tasha | Snoop dog - From: A beginners guide to skiing - sponsored by C&A Is that a real puppy? Love Y'all Tasha |
| 25th July 2007 Chris | - From: A beginners guide to skiing - sponsored by C&A Oh my god SNORBITZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 24th July 2007 winn Mozza Emily Olivia Kim and Andy | Very Good Experience!!!! - From: Chilled2thecore Emily and I read your blog together (and it made me cry) the first paragraph anyway!!!Emily thinks the snow looks great but very cold, with your bare hands you must have been freezing, did you make snowballs?did you see any scary animals and were there any Husky dogs? Olivia and I are making you a new sign for your return to France it will say "Bienvenue" Matt and Carla!!! welcome is what it means.We have loved the blog and cannot believe it is only 53 days left continue to enjoy and keep safe and not too much more extreme stuff to do!!! love to you both and special hug and kisses from Emily and Olivia xxxxxxxxx |
| 17th July 2007 steve and linda | cold madness - From: Chilled2thecore Upto now we have been with you every step of the way - but this time we gladly stayed in the lodge - but full marks to you both what an experience. Love to you both take care of each other |
| 17th July 2007 Lynne | To hell and back - From: Chilled2thecore I bet it did feel like that at first but 'while in Rome' you have to go for it you might never have the chance again to do something like that again or want to , it looks wonderful as I can't feel the cold here but what an amazing sight . |
| 17th July 2007 Chris | - From: Chilled2thecore That looks wicked but hell!!! Nice going MK Trekkers!! |
| 17th July 2007 Trev | Tha Entrepid Travellers - From: Chilled2thecore CRIKEY!!Thats one scary blog!! Love Ya TrevX |
| 17th July 2007 Jim | Same time next week ? - From: Chilled2thecore Fair play to you both, that sounded Horrendous yet exhilarating at the same time and its inspired me to got and climb that big hill on Campbell Park!! |
| 10th July 2007 ciotog og | Congratulations! - From: The happiest man in South America Just came across your blog, great stuff, fantastic photos! Congratulations to you both on your engagement!!! Happy travels! |
| 2nd July 2007 chris | - From: Cheers Bolivia..its been emotional Trevor Francis won't be best pleased when he finds out they used his face to smirk at Spaniards!! |
| 1st July 2007 Trev | Scam - From: Cheers Bolivia..its been emotional You did well to get clear of your "helpers".I had heard of that scam being widely used in Bacelona where s**t is sprayed onto your sleeve,hence your valuables disappear like magic.Pleased you enjoyed Bolivia though,look forward to reading about Argentina.Love Ya TrevXX |
| 30th June 2007 Mozza & Winn | one extreme to another - From: Cheers Bolivia..its been emotional It is so amazing how things can change from one country to another because you are likely to see a great deal of difference between Bolivia to Argentina, so close yet miles apart from one extreme to another. You really have enjoyed your latest country and we hope Argentina wont let you down but with your experience you will be well able to cope with it. What a great place Bolivia was and yet many people would not think of visiting it but how wrong can you be. Your travels have been so full of different experiences you can only gain from it, what great cv's you will both have. Take care our intrepid travellers as you are both precious cargo. All our love Winn & Mozza aka Mum & Dadxxxxx |
| 25th June 2007 Tasha | and vinegar - From: A salt on the senses Love the pics - how long did it take you to line them up though!! Love y'all Tasha |
| 24th June 2007 winn et mozza | Fab Photos - From: A salt on the senses Well the blogs have been great upto know but Whow how fantastic these photos were I would love to get someone on top of the workd looking down on me, they are just fantastic, bizzare and wonderful!!!! think both of you should start a company writing and photographining the world as u have been lucky enough to see it, perhaps a book would be useful!!! we have loved your blog and the info given, and as we are all together it has been somewhat more special to read them ensemble!! we wish you well and take care our intrepid travellers love you both cannot wait to see youxxxxxxxx weener ane mozza |
| 23rd June 2007 Lynne | salt but no pepper - From: A salt on the senses Fantastic blog, like you knew very little about Bolivia so I am seeing it through new eyes, the area where the cactus growing on the salt flats is amazing. Like the hotel with no roof, different or just letting the light in. Love the pictures looked like you were having fun. |
| 23rd June 2007 Trev | All salt and no vinegar - From: A salt on the senses Great blog again!!Love the minime photos.Hotel de sal sounds amazing,how many people have stayed in an hotel made of salt? You certainly have seen some fantastic landscapes.Keep the blogs coming we have been behind you every inch of the way.Love Ya Trev X |
| 16th June 2007 winn | cannot believe it - From: Both extremes of the Bolivian barometer Just sent your blog and turned the tele to see Ian wright travelling to Bolivia at lake titicaca Le Paz and the salt lakes in Uyuni He is in the palazio de sel and everything is made of salt the beds are made of salt the chairs and the dome of the ceiling how weird is that, apparently it tastes fowl you apparently have a dry sauna and then a lithium bath!!! around the edges of the lake are huge cactus and llamas the cacti are fab. the sunsets and sunrises are fabulous(acording to the tele)feel as if we are there with you it is bizarre we are all sat around the tele imagining what it must be right for real!!!!The salt is blinding apparently so sunglasses to the fore, Are you going to Uncia? the home of San maguel it looks great as they have a fiesta to the saints. Ian wright has just done *the bike ride* which looks very very scarry (think you made light of it) welcome to the road of death! was the first sentence Ian Wright said!!!! although the scenery looks fab we are so glad we saw the film after you did it!!!!!Do take care our intrepid travellers and to anyone reading if you can check into Globetrekker on the travel channel it will be well worth it!! |
| 16th June 2007 Bob and Cath | Hallo - From: Both extremes of the Bolivian barometer We have travelled far today and Dad and steve are in bed (would never make intrepid travellers) however Bob is still going strong and Cath and Bob send their good wishes. And wish they were with you. cheers for now Bob Cath looking forward to the wedding!!!!xxx |
| 16th June 2007 winn et Linda | Our training came in useful - From: Both extremes of the Bolivian barometer Linda and I have just read the blog and are so proud of our budget plans for free lunches....glad you remembered, and how useful has it been!!! you may laugh but on the other side of the world sneeking free lunch is good.... well done we are proud of you, hope the weather is not too cold, keep up with the long johns, and the silly hats which look great, take care and thanks for the e-mail it was great. love winn et linda ( make sure you put it in your pocket) anything free. you never know love linda and mum xxx |
| 9th June 2007 winn et Mozza | Biking high - From: Sitting on top of the world Great to hear from you the blog is fabulous and I think the sunset the best ever, the country looks fab, and the photos terrific, great story also. As you are on to La Paz guess the biking is inevitable will it be from La Cumre a mere 15400ft above to way down in the jungle, watch the saddle sore end!!! the sight looks incredible. Take care our intrepid travellers, and if you do ride take extra special care no free wheeling!!! love you both our intrepid travellers. xxxxxxxxxx |
| 9th June 2007 Trev | Que Pasa! - From: Sitting on top of the world Hola amigos,que tal. After my studies of South America I thought Bolivia would have been a country to avoid,how wrong could that conclusion be!this has been one of your best blogs yet.I supose it must be the fact that It is probably one of the most little known countries.I love the rural "feel"of the place and sounds like you could completely destress there.By the way are you two going to learn the tango when you get to Argentina? Hasta Luego. Trev. |
| 9th June 2007 Alicia and Eric | Living Vicarously Through You Two Ince We've Been Back in the US - From: Sitting on top of the world Hey there! It's Alicia and Eric - two of the "bloody Inca Trailers" you met on the train to Aguas Calientes. ;) We have continued to follow your trip since we've been back and get excited everytime we get to read a new entry. You have inspired Eric and I (and my brother-in-law Chris) and it looks like we are now planning to continue our travels around the world in 2009...with a focus on southeast Asia. So, now we are using your blog entries as a resource. Anyway, we are very excited for you guys and happy to have met you and wish you all of the happiness in the world in your future TOGETHER! Keep on travelin'! Alicia and Eric Gregory |
| 8th June 2007 Chris | - From: Sitting on top of the world Why were they wearing anti Drogba t-shirts, what was the slogon. "Dog-bert"!!?? |
| 8th June 2007 Lynne | Ripoff - From: Sitting on top of the world Well you have not done to bad all the different countrys you have been to and you haven't been ripped off so blatantly as that before, how much was it worth ,if he does that to everyone he will soon be able to retire. They say it is the petrol stations that does it here with your credit cards |
| 6th June 2007 Cath & Chris | Congratulations!! - From: The happiest man in South America Chris and i just wanted to congratulate you both on your engagement. Enjoy the rest of your trip and we look forward to seeing you both soon. xx |
| 5th June 2007 SB | Big foot - From: No electricity, no worries, no idea who david beckham is Poor Juan Carlos feet, I feel for them I really do!! |
| 4th June 2007 Junior aka Chris | - From: No electricity, no worries, no idea who david beckham is Ha Ha Salma coming out at night, gave me a vision of the lady from Tom and Jerry "Thomas"!!! "Thomas"!!!! I think the girl above missed out personally, nothing like getting the locals view on life. |
| 2nd June 2007 Carolyn ( gunga) | Ah yes, Taquile island - From: No electricity, no worries, no idea who david beckham is It was such fun to relive my visit to Puno( including the bus ride ) through your journal. I did not stay with a family ( sounds like a good choice on my part) but did get to walk up to the top of Taquile and down the horrible 500 stone steps. Damn near killed my knees. More ruins await in Bolivia. Make sure you visit Tinawaku( not sure of spelling). The ride out there is interesting- note all the German churches in the middle of nowhere. Travel on. Carolyn ( gunga) |
| 2nd June 2007 winn et Mozza | cornucopia - From: No electricity, no worries, no idea who david beckham is Hope that you understand the title, seems appropriate!!! it is French. Don't think Zo would like it though. The hats were quite fetching and they must be the thing to wear when dancing with the locals. Of course being so cold they would be a must at night in those temps. Wondered, but dare not ask, were the tag alongs who neede nobody, maybe French or even worse maybe German. We had some more drinks with Zo & Jossette as Michael, Lin and Stefen plus tous le monde did not know about the ring and the knee job but Jossette could not wait to tell them when we were there so again more drinks to toast your happiness, health and good wishes for your return. This will of course mean more drinks for us and lots of drinks for you both when you come over here as the whole village wishes you well and would like to do the good wishes again with you here. This is of course probably a local tradition although it is more likely a reason for the men to have a few more drinks and I of course would not knock that idea. All oyur love to you both our Intrepid Travellers and take care as you are both precious cargo. Luv Mozza & Weenerxxxxx |
| 29th May 2007 Tanya | - From: The happiest man in South America Congratulations on your engagement, hope your both really happy together |
| 29th May 2007 Chris | - From: The happiest man in South America Thats brilliant but im afraid im busy in june 2009. ha ha only joking. glad the day turned out great and did you see Pichachu? Once again many congrats to you both!!! |
| 28th May 2007 Mark and Marias Great Adventure | Many Congratulations!! - From: The happiest man in South America What a romantic place to propose, having been there myself I know how beautiful the Plaza is! All the best for the rest of your travels and for the future. Maria |
| 27th May 2007 Kaja | CONGRATS - From: The happiest man in South America Congratualtions to both of you!! How beautiful..!!xx |
| 27th May 2007 the wilderness years | congrats! - From: The happiest man in South America i have been reading all your blogs as they pop up and just wanted to extend my congratulations to you both, this is such wonderful news! keep on enjoying yourselves and good luck with all the wedding plans and your future! |
| 27th May 2007 Mozza & Winn | 2 wishes at once, who's a lucky boy then. - From: The happiest man in South America We have to leave it until today to reply as I had to put a water proof cover over the keyboard because it was like a rain storm in here and I bet you can't guess who. Boy what a time, running backwards and forwards to keep getting tissues. At the last count there were at least 3 Mrs. Parrys so another one will be perfect and you could not have made a better choice Matt. The comments so far have been fab and you both deserve them as your blogs tell a great story and adventure. To get a YES and see Macchu Picchu was the best result you could have wished for Matt so the Liverpool result pales into insignificance. So again our many congratulations and also from all your friends over here. Keep safe as the cargo has now become even more precious. All our love to you both and keep the fab stories comming. Keep safe our Intrepid Travellers and again all are love. Winn & Mozza xxxxx |
| 27th May 2007 stevotravels | Random bloke - From: The happiest man in South America Alright dude Stumbled on your blog, congratulations on the marriage proposal, thats the way to do it I went to Macchu Pichu last year on the trail and loved(the porters were awesome),I watched the liverpool game in Thailand Chang Mai what an injustice to the pool( I'm from Runcorn just outside of Liverpool) ScubaStevo - www.travelblog.org/bloggers/stevotravels |
| 26th May 2007 Gunga | congratulations - From: The happiest man in South America Woohoo! Love at 11,000 feet! Best Wishes to you. I really enjoyed your story. I have been to Machu Pichcu twice and plan to go again. It is truly is a sacred place that has to be seen to fully grasp its significance. |
| 26th May 2007 cat | complete stranger from streatham... - From: The happiest man in South America watching since Thailand. Congratulation you two. what a buzz. |
| 26th May 2007 Mysha | CONGRATULATIONS!!!! - From: The happiest man in South America Just wanted to congratulate you guys and also say thanks for all the great stories you have written and the great photos you have taken. Good luck with everything.... |
| 26th May 2007 Mike and Charlotte | Congratulations - From: The happiest man in South America I've been reading your blogs as you travel along and just wanted to say many Congratulations to you both. Very exciting and will make the rest of your journey even more special. |
| 26th May 2007 Trev | Felicitaciones!!! - From: The happiest man in South America Congratulations you two.What a place for a special occasion. I have always wanted to visit Macchu Picchu it still sounds as wonderful as I imagined.who knows one day I might get there. Buena Suerte!(Good Luck).Hasta Luego--TrevX |
| 24th May 2007 Derby County Dave | FULL DETAILS REQUIRED!! - From: Drinking kate moss tea in the naval of the earth You cannot 'announce' your engagement via a Comment!!! We (Leica Geosystems) want full details including but not limited to which knee, how many wines he had beforehand, how long you made him sweat etc etc. Come on, lets have it!! |
| 24th May 2007 Vicki | !!! - From: Drinking kate moss tea in the naval of the earth Fantastic news! Well done.....can wait to hear all about the proposal! :0) |
| 23rd May 2007 Tasha | Congrats - From: Drinking kate moss tea in the naval of the earth On the engagement dudes - we are so happy for you p.s. still can't believe you ate llama love y'all sis & bruv in law to be Tasha xxxx |
| 23rd May 2007 LLAMA | What? - From: Drinking kate moss tea in the naval of the earth you ate a llama Carla - you have trouble eating chicken if it has any slightly purple bits in it and you ate llama!! Brett the llama jokes can just run & run now |
| 23rd May 2007 Tasha | its fate - From: Drinking kate moss tea in the naval of the earth omg you saw a llama!! |
| 23rd May 2007 Chris | - From: Drinking kate moss tea in the naval of the earth Ha ha when you click on the apanish school a pop up appeared advertising the isle of wight!! That is all bye |
| 23rd May 2007 winn et mozza | como esta usted ? - From: Drinking kate moss tea in the naval of the earth well what a great blog, the photos are stunning and the history just as important, loved the photo of carla on horseback, but not the way to talk aout your FIANCE!!!! Know what you mean about the learning it apparently does get easier but we have yet to discover that ourselves, but you two bright young things will have no trouble, and it is a great idea to learn the language there and be able to put it into practice, so much easier to order fish than crocodile we would think!!! Everyone here wishes you well and hope you continue to enjoy Peru and beyond. love always our intrepid travellers, take care hasta la vista!!! love weener et mozza xxxxxxxxxx |
| 18th May 2007 winn ey mozza | sunrise sunsets and the spanish conquistadors!! - From: From Dusk 'til Dawn Well the blog was fab but the sunrise sunsets blog terrific!! the sites are remarkable!!! Carla so glad you got to do your gliding which is what you talked about in NZ how brave are you? the shots are terrific. I have been reading up on Peru, we know of Inca empires, and the lost city of Machu Picchu and its snow capped peaks which soar in places to 20,000feet and its canyons are the deepest in the world. there are 3 distinct areas in Peru. the desert, bordering on the pacific ocean , the Andes and also the rainforests, only reading about it sounds out of this world, and we think you have so much to see that will fulfill your dreams in what sounds to be a wonderful part of the world. Take care and enjoy cannot wait for the blog from this marvellous part of the world you are now seeing!! so for now goodnight, bonne nuit, et beunos noches (spelling terrible) but think you know what we are saying, love you loads. mozza and winn xxxxxxxxx |
| 17th May 2007 Lynne | sunset - From: High above Lima with the lone wolf Love the pics of the sunsets there are some real beautiful ones mind the one at Willen Lakes not bad and thats just down the road just goes to show you don't notice whats on your door step till you get a camera in your hand ,very brave going up in the air Carla ,Tasha is right you are going to come back a different person.Love mumxxx |
| 17th May 2007 Brett | - From: High above Lima with the lone wolf I dont normally write on this comment but hi looks like your having fun got the postcard thanks i am also going to watch dons on friday but not with dad. thats it maybe thats why i dont leave many comments |
| 17th May 2007 Tasha | Peru do you think you are - From: High above Lima with the lone wolf Hey dudes Long time no comment, so shocked at C & the parachute - you are def no longer a sissy sis Ah I like the crazy lookin dawg - adopt one & bring it back to the UK Love y'all ps ronster looks so grown up in the pic - you must have seen a huge difference |
| 16th May 2007 Trev | Hola a todos - From: High above Lima with the lone wolf Wow Carla fancy you paragliding!Big change from the time you nearly had a fit when I tried to lift you onto a parapet to have a look at trains when you were about four.Going to see MK Dons on Friday for the second leg of the play offs,will mean a trip to Wembley if they win.Would make a great double for MK and Sunderland if they are promoted as well.Hope you enjoy Cusco.Love Ya Trev XX |
| 16th May 2007 Chris | - From: High above Lima with the lone wolf Got the card thanks!!! That dog is a right fat bot, and having no hair means it's gusset is totally exposed 24 - 7!! Updated the Blog with john shuttleworth night on there. Speak to you soon. Ta Ra!!!! |
| 16th May 2007 Ben S | The Wind is Like a Gun Without Bullets - From: From Dusk 'til Dawn Hola sounds like South America's getting better! That paragliding sounds wicked! Amazing sun set pics too. We fly to ibiza on Monday tho I think we'll have trouble finding sunsets as good as those. Be safe and have fun! B XX |
| 14th May 2007 rosalyn | - From: Gringo star loving the blog guys! you should seriously consider a future in travel journalism when you're back! hope you're feeling better matt, have fun and miss you both x |
| 13th May 2007 mozza & Winn | rose tinted spectacles - From: Gringo star It is amazing what the Americans can assume refers to them without looking at the bigger picture. If I remember correctly and hope that James will correct if I am wrong. Allende was the first democratically elected Communist which must have really upset the US and that is why I think it started and then finished with Maggy Thatchers friend Pinochet coming to power. Anyway enough of that and so pleased that you are both well, despite the rudeness of some of the staff on the plane, you have arrived again totally open minded and prepared to learn about your new suroundings. Cannot wait for your blog from Peru and hope you are having as much fun as we all did in Geronimo. Miss you loads and take care of each other, you are both very precious cargo. Luv to our intrepid travellers and keep blogging. All our love Mozza & Winn xxxxx |
| 12th May 2007 chilled2thecore | Thanks for the Info - From: Gringo star Hi James, thanks its always difficult to get the true facts from guidebooks and as our spanish is still shamefully below par its difficult to engage locals in conversation about their own countries even though this is always the best way to get a true picture of a place. (i presume your Chilean) Our guide book tells us a bomb killed allende, but the truth seems much more apt if not any less horrific so thanks for putting us straight. MandC |
| 12th May 2007 james st. james | your amazing adventure - From: Gringo star you guys are living the dream. i imagine spending so much time "on the road" must take its toll, but it's an incredible (and enviable) adventure. i just wanted to say a couple of things about your chile entry. barrio bellavista has no colonial buildings. there are probably only about a dozen colonial buildings in santiago, since earthquakes have taken their toll over the centuries, and what nature has not destroyed, poor human decisions have done in and replaced with less than spectacular buildings (most, but not all). also, salvador allende was not murdered. he committed suiced, with a rifle given to him by fidel castro no less. i consider myself a leftist, so this isn't coming from some pinochet apologist (which includes about 1/3 of chileans) but his suicide is a fact. one can say that chilean democracy was murdered that day, but allende preferred to die at his own hands in the moneda than surrender democracy to the military junta. cheers! |
| 12th May 2007 Chris | SOLO YONKIS!!!!!!!!!!!! - From: Gringo star Hello to both of you (in a robot voice) I like Chile it looks fun. I was thinking of you two today as at work.. no word of a lie we have a tea machine called Parry and a.... lets say.. ladies bin called CLD!!!! |
| 7th May 2007 Lynne | Family - From: Land of the long white cloud So pleased you met up with Brenda and Dennis it would have been a shame to have been in NZ and not had time to se them. So far you have been so lucky with the people you have met up with, lets hope you meet as many nice people in South America as they help to make the memories in years to come, pleased you got there ok just have to get used to a different language love to both mumxx |
| 5th May 2007 Winn & Mozza | Would she blow with Cilitbang!!!!! - From: Land of the long white cloud Well you have now travelled half way around the world. How great for you to have met up with some of your family after such a long time. It seems funny now that you have finished in Australasia and are moving on to your next adventure that your time in Asia must seem a lifetime away. All the people you have met and stories you have exchanged will be added to with your next stop and we know you will have as great a time in South Americe has you have had up to now but it will be so different. You may of course get to do more "extreme sports" and have been told the scenery in Chile is as good or if not better than South NZ. So United did not make the final but I will not lose any sleep there but great news about Liverpool and of course Sunderland but I wont mention City, blast said I would not mention them. We will go now as I have been summoned by Zo, JC, JP and Bebert to drink your health again, great this drinking your health, could do that every day, although now I come to think about it, I do drink your health every day!! Take care our "intrepid travellers" and we are always thinking of you both, all our luv for now and take care. Mozza & Winn xxxxxxxxxx |
| 30th April 2007 winn et Moa | One extreme to Another!! - From: From Welly to Smelly The blog was great although sense the North Island did not ring your bells, however... Onwards and Upwards or is it to the right a bit and voila !!! another continent, how exciting will that be, Mozza has registered a new extreme sport with the NZ sports authority, and it is Extreme sub-barrier gliding ( not sure it will take on) wet shoes and wood barriers required. Chile will bring lots of different and new adventures, hope your spanish is coming on, ola, como esta usted? por pavour, and cuba libra (the spellings are not right, but the spanish is) from what I remember from long ago!!! so hope this helps and continue on with your great adventure, we are still missing you like mad and cannot believe it was only 14 /15 days since we were last together, what a crazy world, but a great one for you to see!!! Hope Kevin Spacey worked as well as Geronimo and that you had lots of fun, love you both take care always our intrepid travellers Mozza and winn aka Mum and Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 28th April 2007 Cath & Chris | - From: From Welly to Smelly We just wanted to say hi and let you know we are thinking of you. Cath & Chris xx |
| 27th April 2007 Chris | - From: From Welly to Smelly Ha ha you need to stop for toilet brakes more than an old man who drinks water 23 hours of the day!!! Make sure you get geiser pics!! |
| 27th April 2007 Trev | Kevin Spacey Car - From: From Welly to Smelly Would love to get Mum a Kevin Spacey car,do they come in automatic?Though I suppose the gearbox would be bigger than the car! Must be one of the few times the weather has been better here than it appears where you are.Said to be 24o at the weekend.Keep the blogs coming.---Love Ya! TrevXX |
| 20th April 2007 Vicki | New Career? - From: When is a sound not a sound ? Hay guys, still loving the blog! Your photos are fab....will there be a career change when you return home??? x |
| 19th April 2007 Chris | - From: When is a sound not a sound ? ha ha I just bought a wetsuit to wear round the house!! How dare that Albatross try and out stern me!! Only John can do that!!! |
| 19th April 2007 Overlanders | Homesick ... - From: When is a sound not a sound ? Thanks guys for the great photos - love the one of Mitre Peak! Though you're not helping with my current bout of homesickness ... first Melbourne (my adopted city) and now New Zealand ... oh how I miss the motherland! Have fun in windy Wellington! Suz |
| 17th April 2007 winn et mozza | wish it could last forever!!! - From: A south island spectacular words cannot describe the fab time we had with you NZ was unbelievable and being with you just fab!!!! the trip of a lifetime such a beautiful country (Guess what we have just found the GGGGG) Missing you already and only at Changi airport!!! chris swimming in the rooftop pool which is great and we are just off for a drink to say "cheers and thank you again for letting us share two weeks with you" love you both loads, will miss the great cooking, nature encounters and great company not to mention the new songs "deeply dippy about your flan case"!!!! think its got potential love always and thanks again all our love weener and mozzaxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 14th April 2007 Lynne | It just go's on and on - From: A south island spectacular I keep thinking that you can't top the last blog then you go and do it, the 10 o below bar looks fantastic at know you can't stay in there to long but there is every chance to get drunk as its so funky drinking somewhere different not many places like that in MK. Must have been great to see everyone when you met up a lovely surprise as you didn't expect your aunt and uncle. Love and miss you both Mumxxxxx |
| 14th April 2007 roger Port | re Nz ,the whales etc - From: A south island spectacular I really envy your spectacular experience in seeing the whales and the other wildlife .I was in NZ in february 2007 for one month ,however not the right time to see these woderful creatures in the wild .i spent a month travelling through out the south and north Islands .For me it's the best country ever .the sheer beauty and freedom is unsurpassed .Milford sound is breath taking .I gave up trying to describe to my friends the beauty of NZ .So much WOW! factor you get drunk on it. really enjoy this wonderful country ,people are great as well ,mind you it does help if you like rugby and cricket. enjoy the rest of you adventure . regards Roger Port aka Phileas now on the final part of RTW at 10 to 12 on the clock |
| 13th April 2007 Derby County Dave | How Nesh are You? - From: A south island spectacular Did they have Cuppa Soup in the E17 Video too? I have seen Carla dressed like that in an air-conditioned office!! Enjoy. |
| 13th April 2007 Trev | End Of An Era - From: A south island spectacular Great Blog!The scenery looks breathtaking.I new New Zealand was supposed to be beautiful but it sounds even better than I had imagined and you have lots more to come.It must have been great when you all met up after so long(wish we were there)must have been some experience in the ice bar. My old Granada alas has now given up the ghost after 16 years of loyal service the gearbox has finally coughed its last cough.Although still driveable its last journey will be to the old knackers yard in the sky.Think about it,Carla was 12 years old and Chelsea were a crap football team when we welcomed it into the, family, so many holiday trips,camp sites and airport journeys have now been resigned to the history books. Love Ya All Trev X |
| 11th April 2007 Sarie Southern Fairy | Fantastic! - From: Red tomatoes, green peppers and blue mountains Your photos look so incredible! Cant wait to go travelling round Oz (for 1st time!) and NZ (for 3rd time!) next year! You'll love Christchurch, it's a beautiful city and the people are all really nice. The towns around Christchurch are really cool as well, Sumner is a really nice beachfront town about 20 mins outside Christchurch with some great cafes and restaurants by beach. Akaroa is by far my favourite town. We went swimming with dolphins in the wild there which was amazing. Kaikoura is really cool for whale watching. If you head down to Queenstown you'll have an amazing time there too - the white water rafting is a must! Even though I'm a big wimp and had never done anything like it before - I loved it! Scared the hell out of me, but so worth doing! Have lots of fun! |
| 10th April 2007 Vicki | Courgette or Zucchini? - From: Red tomatoes, green peppers and blue mountains Hay guys! Your recent blog made me chuckle - I often watch Ready Steady Cook in my lunch hour - yes I am ashamed to admit that! That guy is as camp as they come and makes the worst jokes on tv! Do you know when it will be on the tv? Loved the capsicum observation - that annoys me the most and the courgette/zucchini and the Crisps/Chips ones too! CLD loving that green top - where is it from??? Take Care x |
| 9th April 2007 Danz | Spectacular Photos - From: Red tomatoes, green peppers and blue mountains Your blog is great and photos are really beautiful. I am an Aussie currently living in China and looking at your photos make me so proud of my Home Country. All the best with your travels, Dani |
| 3rd April 2007 tomtom | about the apostles... - From: 13 koalas, 12 apostles and 1 dead swamp wallaby we have seen the 12 apostles 3 or 4 days ago and a newspaper article in a hostel in apollo beach told us, that 9 are still there, but a few are hidden. the pile of stones in the front of your last photo in this entry is one apostle, which has been collapsed a few years ago (i dont remember the exact date) we are looking forward to the great outback!!!!!! no worries! tomtom |
| 1st April 2007 Trev | Ozzfest - From: 13 koalas, 12 apostles and 1 dead swamp wallaby Great to here from you on Saturday,bit of a commotion here as we left for a weekend in London to see The "Lion King"xmas pressie from Tash and hotel stay courtesy of Tash and Brett.Did the "London Eye"so thought of you two as we mixed with the backpackers from around the world.It was really nice of Tania and Chris to offer you so much hospitality,it will have given you a better insight into the Australian way of life staying with the locals.hope you Moz Win and Chris have a great time in NZ. Love Ya-- Trev |
| 1st April 2007 Tasha | wizz pop wizz bang - From: 13 koalas, 12 apostles and 1 dead swamp wallaby Looks like you will be back to oz in the future then maybe? Are winky pops the result of one too many guff cakes? Love y'all Tasha x |
| 29th March 2007 chris parry | - From: Peachy Melbourne Wow Libbie Kennedy!! Was doc kennedy there doing an impromptu acoustic gig?? ps that big sign looks like WATSONS!!!! |
| 24th March 2007 Lynne | Cousin - From: Goodbye Martha, hello Sydney I know you don't have a cousin called Karen, Carla but maybe Matt does, but why the name Rick !!! or is there something we don't know about you Matt, do you need an alias to hide your secret identity, he he. |
| 20th March 2007 chilled2thecore | ??????????? - From: Goodbye Martha, hello Sydney ??????? |
| 19th March 2007 Susin | Homesick!! - From: Goodbye Martha, hello Sydney Hey there! I'm from Sydney but I'm spending this year in France and love it so much that I often wonder how I'll ever bring myself to go back to home, but your pictures are so beautiful they've made me homesick! So thankyou, I really needed that to let me know I do still love home and it won't be sad to go back! Susin :-) |
| 18th March 2007 Karen Arnold | Hello from your cousin - From: Goodbye Martha, hello Sydney Hi, Rick! It's your cousin. Thanks for updating us with your adventures. I have never visited Sydney while I lived in Perth, Australia but it is in my to do list. It looks fantastic! Winter is still here in Canada and I'm missing the beautiful beaches in Oz. Great to see you're having the time of your life. Everybody is doing well. Hugs. |
| 17th March 2007 winn et mozza | Cheers to Martha - From: Goodbye Martha, hello Sydney We did of course sing the first sentance of the blog to the Proclaimers and we would walk....it sort of set the scene for us!! just reading your itinary exhausted us, its incredible how much you have covered in 5 weeks, and you would never have done it without Martha (even we feel sad and we only know her via the blogs)!! Carla you look so brown never seen you so well and Matt where has your weight gone!! so lean(are you sure your eating) a thought from Mum.....Good to see Ben though did not recognise him he looks so grown up!! (another motherism)!! The photos are fab and the blogs so informative that again we feel as if we have seen it!! cannot wait to meet up, take care intrepid travellers by the way love the smoochy photo!!! look after each other love always, wants and needs seems to be nearly redundant now after all your life experiences which still have a long time to grow!! Love mum and mozza xxxxxxxxxx |
| 13th March 2007 Lynne | A little of what you fancy - From: Surfers, Stoners and Goon Good to see you still like a drop of the red wine ,very lucky to get the man bag back . Luck must have been on your side for your friends to turn up when you needed help to get out of the mud .We were really pleased to speak to you both on Sunday it made our day still doesn't stop me missing you,love to you both Mumxxxx |
| 13th March 2007 winn et mozza | IS PLONK FRENCH FOR GOON????? - From: Surfers, Stoners and Goon We will never be able to look and taste Vimto as it was meant ever again. Sounds like you had a real CORDIAL day. Martha inside looked a great place to be for five weeks and we even saw and were impressed by the book shelf. Byron Bay looked great and glad it lived up to expectations. We are sure you will enjoy Sydney as it is considered the most cosmopolitan city in the east with lots going on to suit all taste. Look forward to your next blog for your experiences, it all seems so real to us. Talking of wine, we are about to start prunning our very substantial vineyard which should take all of 1 day hopefully the red will be ready to taste late October and will taste of lots of fruits and cordials. Take care our "intrepid travellers" and remember "wants and needs". all our love Winn & Mozzaxxx Take care our |
| 13th March 2007 winn et mozza | IS PLONK FRENCH FOR GOON?????? - From: Surfers, Stoners and Goon tHE BLOG LOOKS FREAT AND bYRON BAY LOOKED FAB, |
| 13th March 2007 chris | - From: Surfers, Stoners and Goon Have you got a pound of Watsons sticker for your guitar yet?? |
| 12th March 2007 Trev | Oz Chat - From: Paradise lost (brisie to surfers) Great to hear from you yesterday,made our day.Good to see you still enjoy the rides,its great fun being a big kid and you dont get told off!! The schooner bit takes me back,in the north east in the 60's and 70's a bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale was always served with a schooner it was said to release the gas and increase the flavour.Being a Mackem I never drank it so I dont know if that worked.Hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Oz--Enjoy Life! Love Ya TrevX |
| 9th March 2007 Tasha | koko koala - From: Paradise lost (brisie to surfers) I was wondering if it would be possible to bring me a koala bear home, as you know I love animals and I think I could give one a really good home, I would call him koko and take im everywhere with me, as they sleep so much I would push him in a pram. Love y'all Tasha |
| 5th March 2007 Mozza & Winn | Carla, have moomin will balance. - From: Sand Blows and Rainbows The sights from the pics even give the feeling of the sounds. Not sure that those of us from the north would be able to compare the "Steve Irwin" zoo with that of what was once "Belle Vue".Need to be in the oldies brigade to understand that one though. As Greg & John say in Master Chef Goes Large "things just get better".That Koala looks familier but don't think I should put a name. You just amaze us with every blog, they are fab and still more sights to take in, what a fab coast and plenty of sunshine which shows on you both. Keep blogging as we flove to hear all about it. Take care our Intrepid Travellers, don't think you need reminding about "wants & needs". All our love and take care, Mozza & Weenerxxxxx |
| 27th February 2007 Vicki | JAWS! - From: From Fraser to Flipper Ohhhh CLD mucho respect to you swimming where there is sharks!!! I struggle in a swimming pool never mind in the sea! ewww! Matt - loving the babygrow look! How well do you reckon that will go down in MK? Anyway guys, loving the site! Keep up the good work! x |
| 26th February 2007 Olivia | Looks like fun - From: From Fraser to Flipper Wow it looks like you are having a great time in OZ!! Swimming with sharks sounds super scary !! olivia xx |
| 26th February 2007 winn et mozza | Don't mention the war!!! - From: From Fraser to Flipper You two look fab!!! so healthy and tanned travelling agrees with you both!!! Glad you have settled with Martha and she is making your life so much easier to travel to some of the great sites you are sending us back.The dolphins are magical beasts and we truly believe thay have very special powers and we know you feel priviledged to have been amongst them!! you are both so brave to swim with sharks but we are amazed at lots of things you have done, and feel the experiences have definatly changed your lives, and given you some great memories that most other people only dream of KEEP on living the dream keep safe, take care of each other.continue on our intrepid travellers, and Carla the written blog was great not just the pics!! love to you both, oh! and Matt don't forget the challenge for sighting the Martin Pecher (kingfisher) although we cannot compete with roos etc!! love to you both weener and mozza xxxxxxxxx |
| 26th February 2007 Trev | Nothing But Blue Skies - From: From Fraser to Flipper Love your latest blogs,the previous one with the kangaroos was fantastic.Looks like your army of "blog readers"is still growing.Are the morning skies really thet blue? I can't compete with your lifestyle,just spent just spent 4 weekends laying laminate floors and hanging new doors,now thats living--not!! Keep the blogs rolling.Missing and love you both TrevX |
| 23rd February 2007 anonymous | Not just the skies for gospel choirs. - From: Which came first, the Turtle or the Eggs? What fab photos, not only of the skies but of the wild life. Have to say we have not seen roos in that pose before, not just David A to be careful but also Bill O. Not sure Grootle would enjoy the pic of the spider. Some great comments from people who appreciate the pics and stories and have seen some of the country as well. We can only add to the other comments as to the quality of all your stories and pics and we also feel we are there with you. Take care our intrepid travellers and remember "wants and needs". all our love to you both. Mozza & Winn xx |
| 23rd February 2007 Anne | Kangaroos - From: Which came first, the Turtle or the Eggs? I like the picture with the absent-minded kangaroo. It's quite funny! Congratulations for your pictures. They have a very good quality. http://www.oneplanettravel.com/ |
| 23rd February 2007 Joel | Amazing first photo! - From: Which came first, the Turtle or the Eggs? It looks like you spent hours photoshopping that shot! It must have been an amazing experience to be on the beach with them! Utterly jealous! :P |
| 22nd February 2007 Karen (from Glasgow) | Amazing photos - From: Which came first, the Turtle or the Eggs? What amazing photos! Really brightened up my day at boring old work. Got back from 3 months travelling in Dec (SE Asia and Aus) and reading your blog and looking at you photos gives me serious tavel envy! Enjoy, it'll be over before you know it. Looking forward to your next blog! |
| 22nd February 2007 chas | - From: Which came first, the Turtle or the Eggs? Briliant picture of the kangaroos at the beach. keep up those travelling journals. I enjoy reading them. cheers |
| 22nd February 2007 Tanya | - From: Which came first, the Turtle or the Eggs? Ah the kangeroos are amazing, great picture isnt it, look out Attenborough |
| 22nd February 2007 Benji S | Struth! - From: Which came first, the Turtle or the Eggs? Good to see you are still enjoying yourselves and not missing a trick! Australia looks spectacular, especially Ayers Rock. Matt you are looking as skinnny as me in some of these pics - though wish I was dining on BBQ's in the outback! Keep having fun... stay safe and my bro et al say hi aswell! XX B |
| 22nd February 2007 Stephen Paul | Jumpers at the Beach! - From: Which came first, the Turtle or the Eggs? Those shots of the Kangaroos(wallaby's?) on the beach are some of the most original on travelblog!! Great work, great timing, great luck... :) |
| 22nd February 2007 o-bombshell | amazing skies! - From: Which came first, the Turtle or the Eggs? hey guys! that was some trip there. great pictures! sunrise has always been my favorite time of the day. keep rollin'! |
| 22nd February 2007 gavin | nice one - From: Which came first, the Turtle or the Eggs? enjoyin the pics man absolutly brill it looks amazing |
| 22nd February 2007 Dale_23 | Nice - From: Which came first, the Turtle or the Eggs? Hey mate, fellow blogger and Aussie admiring your snaps of the local wildlife and scenery. Keep up the adventures. |
| 19th February 2007 Chris | - From: Meep Meep the Magnetic Moke (plus further adventures along the Bruce highway) Ha ha I like the 3rd picture, although it should say call 1800-MARTHA. Lovin the moke machine. Soz about the wake up text, I will call you in a few days. PS, how much for a pound of watson on Australia's fair Island?? TA TA!! |
| 17th February 2007 Lynne | Little black number - From: Meep Meep the Magnetic Moke (plus further adventures along the Bruce highway) Looks like you have had another good trip lots to see, not sure I would like all those frogs in the shower.Both look very good in your wet suits no lumps and bumps showing so your not living the good life to much, if you are those long walks in the mid-day sun will soon get rid of any excess food and drink.Love Mumxx |
| 17th February 2007 winn et Mozza | Meep the 2nd - From: Meep Meep the Magnetic Moke (plus further adventures along the Bruce highway) Hi you two! how fab you both look so tanned and slim!! very envious, Matt you may not remember that you spent lots of time in my austin a40 with road runner written along the side, I used to ferry you around Farnworth and Bolton in it it was turquoise blue and we had such fun then it was always referred to as meep meep, chris used to love it!!!The only problem was when we went up hills the car used to fill with exhaust fumes, I'm guessing your's did not!!!The mini moke takes Dad back to the 60's and we are sure you had a great time travelling around the island, the photos are great!! Love the twin suits (careful) you will have matching jumpers soon.. and glad you are doing lots of walking, (even with the reference to being aged 50)!!great to hear from you and to know you are having a great time!! keep the blogs coming we sooooo look forward to them. We miss you loads see ya soon love to our intrepid travellers winn et mozza |
| 10th February 2007 Mozza & Winn | Martha's Rain Yard - From: So thats why they're called 'Rain' forests. Hope Martha dried out, bet you wont leave the windows open again. Question, how long would it take to boil the egg of a Casowarie? How big would the egg cup be? How many pieces of toast and how many people would it feed? Right that is the end of the questions. Any answers would be appreciated. It is so good to see you still having a great time with new experiences around every corner. That drive down the East Coast will be fab with some fantastic views and look forward to seeing the next blog along with the great stories that the pictures tell. Take care our intrepid travellers remember "wants and needs". All our love and take care of each other and give our regards to Martha. |
| 8th February 2007 Trev | Do You Remember - From: So thats why they're called 'Rain' forests. The year is 2042 Matt and Carla are playing trivial pursuit with their grandchildren,the question is "what is a casssowary" Carla turns to Matt and says "do you remember that time in the rain forest in Australia.....rain on tin roofs.....metal cups.....those were the days .....etc." The camper was a brill idea just hope the weather is less wet for the rest of the journey,which I am sure it will be! Take care as always------ Trev. |
| 8th February 2007 Chris-top-her | - From: So thats why they're called 'Rain' forests. Carla you didn't have to ring NHS direct again after Matt had put the bread in his ears did you? Glad you guys are enjoying it despite the rain. Speak to you and SEE you soon!!! |
| 4th February 2007 Tasha/ Amy | gooooo oz!! - From: 20,000 years B.T.W.F (before the white fella) I have spirit, I have flair, sadly I'm not over there!! I am in your pic, think it's the eyes?? weird no, because there is a girl who lives on furzton who me and dan have said looks like C, but I had not seen her before you left. Poor graham, at first I thought, oh you have changed you are embracing animals and may have pets and then I realised you eat them, not such a good trait in a pet owner! Matt re the guff story (remember guff cakes tee hee) welcome to my world, welcome to my world. Love y'all xxxx |
| 2nd February 2007 Lynne | Enlighting - From: 20,000 years B.T.W.F (before the white fella) Hiya looks like you had another fantastic trip, its such a shame the locals always get ripped off. Very brave eating things like after you have gave them a name.Hair net looks very chic are you trying to start a new fashion?.You are both looking very brown and well enjoy all it has to offer . |
| 2nd February 2007 Captain Chris | - From: 20,000 years B.T.W.F (before the white fella) Ahhh you claiming a rock was Uluru and it wasn't aye Matt??? Sounds like the time when you bet me that the building that was the Chrysler Building was the Empire State and that American woman walked up to us and told you that you owed me $10 because I was right.....ps you still owe me the $10!!! |
| 2nd February 2007 winn et mozza | As if by Magic!!! - From: 20,000 years B.T.W.F (before the white fella) Its amazing how Tasha has just appeared how crazy!! its said everyone has a double in this world and you surely have met your sisters!!!!The blog is fab and the photos the same, I was not disappointed with the photos of the sunsets and rise but much better than I imagined, how wonderful to actually be there!!and to see a shooting star over the rock!!Trust the white fella to try and spoil everything, will we ever learn!!sorry about Graham, told one of the local grubs Pierre and he has organised a service for him!!! (it sounds just like eating frogs legs) very chickeny is Carla still on her litle bit of cheese...? continue on our intrepid travelllers and have lots and lots of fun!!! remember wants and needs......love you both travel safely weener and Mozzaxxxxxx |
| 2nd February 2007 Trev | On The Subject Of Lookalikes - From: 20,000 years B.T.W.F (before the white fella) Brilliant blog with some great pictures.Looks like Oz was another great choice.Laughed out loud at the Carla "guff". Browsing through "therocktour"link ,check out the Brett lookalike on the 26 Jan tour middle row left hand photo. Your living it to the full-take care-Love Ya-Trev X |
| 29th January 2007 Lynne | Sun and blue sky's - From: A West Side Story (Freo, Perth & Sunny Dunny) What a fantastic site to just see nothing but blue sky's (better not break into a song) we had a friend in Africa who when he first came out could not get over how blue the sky gets, makes you realize just how little we see of it here it nearly always looks grey like now in winter now and again in summer we get the odd day like that but not enough. Pleased you have got settled into a new place, Oz will be so different from Thailand but that adds to the experience and thats what it is all about. Love to both of you Mumxxx |
| 27th January 2007 Chris | - From: A West Side Story (Freo, Perth & Sunny Dunny) You Booked you ticket with a Students ASS???? Matt B.Oddie wants his binoculars back!! Did you have to keep an eye on Carla after the BYO wine in a ribeana bottle incident at V?? |
| 27th January 2007 winn et mozza | a little bit of cheeese!! - From: A West Side Story (Freo, Perth & Sunny Dunny) Well you both look fab!! how well and bronzed you both look (carla never seen you so brown) you are making us very envious as we sit in with 4 inches of snow around us(does look like a pic postcard though) Glad yu tried kangaroo, but as the title says we guess you stuck with a little bit of cheeese!!! The YHA looks so different to the one we stayed in, in our youth it looks cool. Glad to hear your cooking at last, bet yu misssed that. the beaches are lovely and what a blast to be there on Aussie Day (oops slipping into the local twang...) continue on saflelyand can't wait for shots from Uluru . Have a fab time our intrepid travellers, remember wants and needs..... love always weener and mozza xxxxx |
| 20th January 2007 Viv, Jimmy and Family | Fab - From: We've had a Yaba-Daba-Do time Keep having a fab time, enjoy it all. Be safe. |
| 20th January 2007 Matthew | Travelator - From: We've had a Yaba-Daba-Do time Hello to Mini Bear and Carloz. Been reading this all the time but thought I should be public in my support: rarrrrr. Excellent blog! Very glad you two have been enjoying yo'selves... looking forward to seeing you both, whenever that might be. Enjoying the updates, keep 'em strong, keep 'em proud. Etc. |
| 18th January 2007 Vicki | Ozzie News - From: We've had a Yaba-Daba-Do time Hay guys - your photos get better everytime I view your page! You seem to be having an amazing time - cant believe its onto Oz now! Just to let you know its pretty hot over here at the mo.......even tazzie is hot - i have lovely sunburn - not a good look! Lots of Bush fires which is pretty scary but i dont think you will come across too many of them! Keep me updated on where you go in Oz.....let me know if you manage a jont to Taz! V x P.s. did i tell you yvonne got engaged? Hoping to get married up in Scotland Christmas 2008 - cant wait :0) |
| 18th January 2007 winn et Mozza | Best rated photos - From: We've had a Yaba-Daba-Do time Just been scanning through blogs and went onto high rated pictures, great to see at least 3 of yur photos on this page!! not surprised of course!! hope all is well and that you enjoy Oz. take care, love always winn et mozza xxxxx |
| 15th January 2007 winn et mozza | Tye Tye Thailand!! - From: We've had a Yaba-Daba-Do time Well great to hear from you and to see you are looking soooo well, very envious of the tans!!!the photos and blog keep getting better, good to see Dom did he drum up any gigs?? The experience will stay with you forever, and what fun and buckets you will have re-telling them to you mates!!!!Dads a bit woried about your new found love of whisky (its bad enough sharing with Zo et JC and JP!! but of course already buying the bottles for your return!!!Steve and Emma now have your blog (they mailed and asked us for the address) last week, their baby is due in 6 weeks will keep you informed. also Stehane and Sylvia Charlotte Victor and Felix wanted your blog, and are thrilled to see it ( It is good for Victor to practice his English!!) they all send their love asdoes it seems the whole of the Vendee!!! carry on enjoying the sun sea and sand andremember wants and needs... can't wait to see you in NZ not long now, enjoy Oz we are expecting a different blog it will be interesting to see. Take care our intrepid travellers, love always, winn et mozzaxxxxx |
| 3rd January 2007 Tasha | Happy nye 4 2007 - From: Christmas Islands Hey guys It was fab to speak to you both on xmas day, if not a bit emotional (and that wasn't just because I had to get up earlier than 12 and ruin my new found student status after an extended holiday off work) wonder if you went to Kate & pete's did they or didn't they get wed wedding?? Xmas was cool, it's funny really with you guys being away and reading all of each others comments etc, it has given the rest of both your families a chance to get to know each other better (possibly in the same way I will soon know the celeb bb housemates better) after reading all the blog comments from, winn, morris et chris 9bonjourno el francais massive!!) it was like seeing old friends at xmas - I think Brett & Mozza's rendition of reet pateet (sic??) also helped as did chris's exclamation of fat baby to dad's pictionary pic which had me giggling - it all means I am mucho looking forward to your coming home party which I am sure we will have (if carla's previous celebration extravaganzza's are anything to go to by) I wish blogger had spell check I am useless !! Good luck for 2007 dudes I hope it brings you as many happy times as 2006 has Big up 2 da bloggin crew - happy new year to all who read the site Love y'all Tasha |
| 2nd January 2007 Trev | HAPPY NEW YEAR - From: Christmas Islands Reading your blog over the months you have been away,makes you realise the many friends and family that are watching your progress with genuine affection.I love to read the comments nearly as much as the blog.We had a great Xmas and New year but obviously missed you both very much.However you were not forgoten as we "toasted" you at every opportunity.It was great having Win ,Moz and Chris over on Boxing day and you were still being "toasted"at Pat and Petes at 4am New Years morning!Anyway HAPPY NEW YEAR to all friends and family of the C2TC BLOGGERS CREW!!! Love + Happiness To You All |
| 2nd January 2007 winn et mozza | sawadee pree my - From: Christmas Islands wow you two look fab!! what a beautiful place the hotel looks like paradise we are so glad you had a good time and hoped it made up for not being together to share Christmas together, but you were here in spirit (not whisky) but in all our thoughts, it was grea to speak to you both!!! the blogs are getting better, if thats poss!! looking forward to the diving shots, Happy new year now and always, love to you both our intrepid travellers, love and miss you loads. we are heading back to France Saturday and it will be twice as hard as normal, missing you both and having to leave "Boy" will tear at our heart strings, we have had a great holiday, and hope that when we get back with our "other family" life will somewhat get back to normal!!(whatever that is) looking forward to the next blog remember wants and needs....winn et mozzaxxxxx |
| 2nd January 2007 chris......again | - From: Christmas Islands that waterfall is mega!!!!! And it looks weird to see you in jeans. Take care toilets! |
| 2nd January 2007 chris | - From: Christmas Islands I bet the one on the left has the 'bulge'!!! ps she/he wasn't taking the Christmas morning pic was she???? |
| 2nd January 2007 Linda & Steve | new years day - From: Christmas Islands It was lovely to speak to you - Mum and Dad were pleased as well as us four (Mum a little tearful). I also had to grab a hanky sounded as though you were in the next room. So pleased you had a good Christmas/New Year. Blog brilliant as usual (trying to live it with you both) look forward to the next . Look after each other you are both precious to us all. Love Linda & Steve |
| 2nd January 2007 SB | Happy New Year!! - From: Christmas Islands Just wanted you to know you were greatly missed over the festive period & especially on NYE. The party was fab but not the same without the usual suspects namely kel, jim & your good selves. x x P.s - Guys I am soooo jealous of your tans... who'd have thought CLD could go that brown!! |
| 2nd January 2007 Kate Cash | MK faces - From: Welcome to the Club I see you bumped into Rob and James! :) Hope you had a great xmas and new year. Stay well x |
| 30th December 2006 cat | lovely blog - From: Welcome to the Club I am another stumbler across your blog and i read it with delight as I seem to be following your trail a little. I have been to Cambodia and am now in Samui, having been to Ao Nang, Lanta and BKK (and a few other places as well). I am half way through a 6 month trip around SE Asia, mostly on my own. It sounds as though we have enjoyed some of the same experiences. I 'wish you good luck' and look forward to reading more. Cat |
| 28th December 2006 chilled2thecore | SingStar - From: Welcome to the Club Yeah it was at Rosalyn and Ben's we played it and it was sooo good but pity their poor neighbours as we drunkenly rapped to Ice Ice Baby!! |
| 27th December 2006 Tasha | Xmas greetings - From: Welcome to the Club Hi, It was great to speak to you on the phone on xmas day - I love my bracelet, thank you. We had a good xmas, looking forward to the new year bash now - I have been introduced to sing star (carla was it you & rosalyn who played this?) I heart it and am going to get all the games (much to dannys disapointment) Enjoy yourselves love y'all XX |
| 27th December 2006 Lynne | Xmas - From: Welcome to the Club Hi had a great xmas hope you did I never sang so much in my life got Tasha 'Singstar' we could have done with Matt here, but then no he would sounded really good and we would have heard how bad we were. Lovely to speak to you, a sandwich on xmas day does not sound that bad when you look at the views and a walk along a beautiful beach. Shame you missed the Turkey and chesse and bacon I did loads and they still got through them . Love to you both keep having fun xxxxxxxxxmum |
| 27th December 2006 Cath & Chris | Merry Christmas! - From: Welcome to the Club Hi Matt & Carla, We just wanted to send you a short message to wish you both a Merry Christmas- have fun! Love Cath & Cath |
| 26th December 2006 chilled2thecore | Hi Guys - From: Welcome to the Club Merry christmas to you all, hope you have a great 2007 and thanks for keeping up with our travels. |
| 25th December 2006 Gwen | Merry X'mas - From: Welcome to the Club I was just browsing Travelblog and stumbled upon you guys' page which just makes me teary-in a good way I guess. I'm from Thailand but have been living away from home for what seems like forever. I always go back every x'mas but this year I can't due to other priorities :'( Enjoy your time and be safe ^_^ |
| 24th December 2006 Kim, Andy, Olivia & Emily | Merry Christmas! - From: Welcome to the Club Matt & Carla We are loving your blog and are following you avidly. Have a wonderful Christmas! With love, Kim, Andy, Olivia & Emily |
| 24th December 2006 Chris-tmas Parr-cel-y | - From: Welcome to the Club ha ha what a weener mum is. You made her cry!!!!! Looking forward to speaking to you both tomorrow. I have opened the presents you sent and didn't like them so have put them in the bin!!! Not really... looking forward to 'opening them with you tomorrow'!!! |
| 22nd December 2006 Tasha | - From: Slow Lanta I have seen that lazy lady pose so many times, 'turn the light off, my eyes are burning' Matt you make the best monk, love y'all |
| 19th December 2006 winn et mozza | Falling down - From: Slow Lanta If you two chill anymore you will be falling over!!! or is that more to do with the singhas and boxing going on...Glad you are both enjoying what looks a fantastic place, what a beach and what beautiful scenery. Joyeaux Noel and Bonne Annee comes from all en France, Josette Zo JP Bebert and JC to mention but a few!! they gave us lots of wine to celebrate with it will be hard but think we will manage to raise our glasses to you both!!By the way got worried re the orange stuff thought you had changed religion!!Matt you look far too much budhist me thinks. remember wants and needs.... love to you both our intrepid travellersxxxx |
| 18th December 2006 Trev | Swedish Mile - From: Slow Lanta I think a Swedish mile is like a Mexican minute-anything you want it to be! Are you sure you two are leaving Thailand at some point?Methinks you are having much to much of a goodtime!! Your both promoting good tans now,must be the outdoor bars. Love+peace+and stuff TrevXX |
| 18th December 2006 chris-tmas parr-cel-y | stop... wait a minute Mr Postman. - From: Slow Lanta Wow!! Mart may not have the butt of the pitster, but he is the spitting image of him facially!!! |
| 18th December 2006 Dan | - From: Slow Lanta Any buddhist who gets offended by that doesn't understand Buddhism. Nice entry. |
| 13th December 2006 Mozza & Winn | Ain't Calaifornia Long Beech, But So much better - From: Sun, Sea and Snorks Well getting closer to the Xmas relax and still so much to do, Long beech looks so relaxing and totally deserted but what a sight for sore eyes. It must be awe inspiring all the different sights that you come across. Mum has been reading a lot of other blogger reports as well recently and it makes us feel envious and we are watching a lot of the "Globe Treker" reports which are covering where you have been and where you will be finishing up, it seems half of the world are trecking. Who needs exercise when you can snorkel as well as run up and down stairs all day or when you need sustanance. Take care the 2 of you and look forward to the next blog we are thinking of you all the time. All our love and remember wants and needs....you are our intrepid travellers. Love to you always Mozza & Winn xxxxx |
| 13th December 2006 Della | Ouch! - From: Sun, Sea and Snorks Hey, the Chelsea supporter looks like he has winded his friend!!! It looks like seconds before the photo was taken he had hit his man bits. Ooops! Made me laugh. Still loving the blog, and very jealous about how brown you both look. x x |
| 13th December 2006 Mel | Love your blog - From: Sun, Sea and Snorks Thanks guys! Yes very though indeed! Can't wait... Enjoy the rest of your trip. |
| 12th December 2006 chilled2thecore | I heart the 80's - From: Sun, Sea and Snorks Hello dude good to hear from you, i hear your dating a swim wear model ??? although i presume she doesnt look anything like duncan goodhew!! Just realised how many 80's references the last blof contained!!! Take care Mate (say hello to your Bro etc...) M&C |
| 11th December 2006 Ben S | Hellooooo! - From: Sun, Sea and Snorks Alright guys, glad to see you're still having an amazing time! Phi Phi looks beautiful, and i'm impressed with both your swimming skills...Carla sounds like the man from Atlantis! Spk soon keep having fun and recreating 80's videos! Love B XX |
| 11th December 2006 chilled2thecore | An impossible question?????? - From: Sun, Sea and Snorks Hi Mel One thing that we have learnt since leaving the UK is that opinions vary massively, we even met a Aussie yesterday who doesnt like Thailand ??? If pushed we would say Halong bay and Hoi An are Vietnams best locations, we met a family from NZ who were doing both these locations in a week. If you want some beaches to relax but not see too much culture then spend some time in South Thailand, If you want to see 3 very different countries in close proximity then see some of Vietnam. Its a difficult one, not a bad choice to be have to be making Though!! Enjoy your trip |
| 11th December 2006 Mel | Love your blog - From: Sun, Sea and Snorks Hi guys, I’m a Aussie loving your blog. We are heading that way for 1 month for our honeymoon in March. I wouldn’t usually ask a question but we are struggling with deciding how to split the time between Thailand, Laos and Vietnam and after reading your blog, I’m tempted to spend less or no time in Vietnam and have some time in the Thai Islands instead? Do you agree? Thanks Mel |
| 10th December 2006 Jackie | OMG - From: Sun, Sea and Snorks It's beautiful. We have been to Phi Phi and it is lovely. 10 more days before we go to Krabi. |
| 10th December 2006 chawalai | - From: Battambangkok hahah it's not watsong!!! it's "WATSONS" |
| 10th December 2006 chris | - From: Sun, Sea and Snorks Kiki Dee sounds amazing!!! |
| 10th December 2006 Lynne | snorkeling - From: Sun, Sea and Snorks Pleased you have taking to snorkeling its the best way to see what beautiful fish are swimming under you, your dad and I do it all the time and its so easy to swim that way you must get flippers then you just glide along + you can get along to the beaches quicker, the veiw from your place looked fantastic what a site to see first thing in the morning at least all those steps will keep you fit . |
| 6th December 2006 chilled2thecore | Relaxing Days - From: Headin' South (and then West a bit) Hi Mum - if it makes it any easier we had an overcast day today and decided not to go on the boat trip we had booked because of it. Strange to think Xmas is coming as nothing at all here to suggest it's only a few weeks away. xx |
| 6th December 2006 chilled2thecore | Laos - From: Headin' South (and then West a bit) Hello, we didn't go far North at all, Luang Prabang is pretty central so we didn't see the areas you mention but if they are anything like the bits of Laos we did see then they would be worth visiting! |
| 6th December 2006 chilled2thecore | Shocking Shoes - From: Headin' South (and then West a bit) David, they are one and the same! Had a feeling you may leave a comment after seeing the shoes mentioned. Can't bring myself to purchase a pair but may take a photo of us trying them on and post here.....watch this space!! |
| 6th December 2006 chilled2thecore | FAO Jackie - From: Headin' South (and then West a bit) Hi Jackie, Glad you like the blog! We are currently in Ko Phi Phi which is fantastic, beautiful blue seas and really good snorkelling without even going on a boat trip. If you can do one of the tours that go round the Phi Phi islands from Krabi you should, have a good time. |
| 5th December 2006 David | Fashion Leader - From: Headin' South (and then West a bit) Carla, are those the self-same Crocs that I had the p*** so badly taken for at the Golf Day this summer? On the basis that nobody wants to read any more flappy skin feet stories, I set you this proposal. Buy yourselves 2 pairs (that's one each, not a wash and a wear - I'm not made of money!) and post pictures on this BLOG and I will be happy to pay the bill as an early Xmas present. The challenge is set. The gaudier the better........ |
| 3rd December 2006 Winn et Mozza | Laos - From: Headin' South (and then West a bit) Just watching the travel prog and it is on Laos (northern) showing a long tail boat ride and some ancient Buddhist caves, looks nearly as good as your blog!! but not quite. Beautiful children and people, apparently no gov. handouts in Laos apparently, saying only a few people visit did you visit this part? love to you both xxxxx |
| 3rd December 2006 Lynne | relaxing days - From: Headin' South (and then West a bit) Must be nice to wake up and see such lovely places and just do what you want to while the weather is so nice and hot while we are starting toget stuck into the xmas shopping I would swop you any day . Love to both xxxx |
| 3rd December 2006 steandlin | Envy - From: Headin' South (and then West a bit) Just wanted to say how much we look forward to reading your blogs what an amazing time you are both having. We envy you all the fantastic experiences of different cultures and places you visit. You both look so happy what memories you will both have - look forward to your next blog - remember to take care of each other (and the toes) Love Linda & Steve x |
| 2nd December 2006 Tasha | lookin hot!! - From: Headin' South (and then West a bit) The sunies pic was a bit hit!! good job you have no blackheads! Nice to see you are both finally chilling - the new pace must be a shock - Carla why did you not sing at the hippy bar, Cher's shoop shoop song would have been a hit, fact. Me thinks maybe you should both get some of those clog style jelly moulds, your poor tooties (or what's left of them, cut webbing eeewww) need a bit of tlc. Thanks for the pic of you both monkeying around - I now have one to print and put on my desk (so you will join the small collage (sic?) I have which mainly consists of the kids - you are truly honoured!! Love y'all keep living the life you love xxx |
| 2nd December 2006 Lorraine | - From: Headin' South (and then West a bit) Hi guys! Back in London after 'nam and reading your blog has made me very jealous...I want to go back so much! Cambodia looked amazing and nice to see you chillin' now - I kept thinking you were going burn out with running around SE asia doing sightseeing! :o) Take care and keep enjoying yourselves, have a beer chang for me, Love Lorraine xx |
| 2nd December 2006 Jackie | Way to go !@!!! - From: Headin' South (and then West a bit) We will be in Krabi late Dec. Loved your blog have liked them all. Keep on posting. |
| 2nd December 2006 Winn et Moza | Hanging About - From: Headin' South (and then West a bit) What a fab photo you both look so happy, relaxed and contented!! the best photo of you both we have seen for a long time!!!(bearing in mind thatat one time Matt would run from the camera!!) you both look fab and very envious of the tans!! Rai Ley looks beautiful and the shot of the long tailed boats has such beautiful scenery that we really wish we were there with you. Weather here as broken and the start of winter has arrived, however your blogs chill us out and for the time it takes to read them we are with you in spirit (not necessarily the whisky type) keep playing the guitar Matt if only to get the drinks in!! love you both remember we love and miss you both love always Mozza et Winn a bientot!! |
| 30th November 2006 Tasha | Dude - where's your blog - From: Battambangkok I have been daily stalking this blog (as I do to many) but have found no new entries -c'mon dudes where are you & whatcha doing - I am currently at my desk eating butternut squash & onion soup, I am sure you are doing something more exciting!! |
| 29th November 2006 Della | Hello Guys! - From: Battambangkok Just wanted to say that Im still loving your blog, and that i am so pleased you are still having an amazing time. Missing you loads! x |
| 27th November 2006 Chris | - From: Battambangkok SOD IT!!! I'm on my holidays.... make that a pound of True Watsong please! |
| 23rd November 2006 chilled2thecore | So True..... - From: "Where are you from?" "England" "Capital London..... thanks for the comment Erik, good to hear you enjoyed Cambodia as much as we did |
| 23rd November 2006 Chris | - From: Battambangkok Loving the last pic...... can I have ermmm...... errrmm some TRUE WATSONG please? |
| 22nd November 2006 chilled2thecore | FAO Lynne!! - From: "Where are you from?" "England" "Capital London..... Hi Mum..... Probably a bit of both!! May have to watch the beers though, when we left UK I could get the belt strap on my rucksack easily done up, however three months in and I can't!! Also bought some one size fits all knickers yesterday and they were a pretty tight squeeze though I am telling myself it's cos most Thai women are really really tiny and they were made with them in mind!! xxx |
| 22nd November 2006 chilled2thecore | Duplicate emails! - From: "Where are you from?" "England" "Capital London..... Hi Dad, When we 'publish' the blogs it never works 1st time and we have to press the publish button loads of times which must explain the duplicate (and the rest!!) emails. What a pain to get so many mails! Will see if we can avoid pressing it too many times on the next blog x x x |
| 21st November 2006 Erik L | So true.... - From: "Where are you from?" "England" "Capital London..... Your view on the kids and temples is sooo true, i felt the same way too when i visited SR last time. Your pics are spectacular, and yes, you could have more great pictures if it not because of the crowd. Your top 5 temples are mine as well! :) |
| 21st November 2006 Chris | Chris-top-her - From: "Where are you from?" "England" "Capital London..... You know what they say..... "everydays a school day"!!! Learning lots from you guys. Hope your safe and good and will speak to you soon. |
| 20th November 2006 Lynne | Beauty is everywhere - From: "Where are you from?" "England" "Capital London..... This place looks really calm and relaxing you both must be feeling so chilled out now that you must be horizontal, or is that just the beer that is keeping you so chilled keep enjoying it but remember we miss you xxxxx |
| 20th November 2006 Tanya | - From: "Where are you from?" "England" "Capital London..... It looks like your having an amazing time, i'm so jealous, must get my ass to cambodia, hope you continue having fun x |
| 20th November 2006 winn et Mozza | Beautiful Peace - From: "Where are you from?" "England" "Capital London..... What magnificent temples, and what peace must surround them!!The county seems to have such diversity as you say, but we think we know which you two prefer!! The people look so peaceful, and happy and it just goes to show "wants and needs in balance bring peace" very humbling for us to just look at the sights, fantastic for you to share in the real thing, and experince soooo much, you both look great and we are so glad you are having what we hope is the experience of your lives!!! take care of each other our intrepid travellers. love you bothxxxxxx |
| 20th November 2006 Trev | Multiple emails - From: "Where are you from?" "England" "Capital London..... Yet again another fascinating journal,great pictures!!Can't understand why we have four emails of this one and the previous ones came with two emails!!still as long as we get them who cares.Happy journeys - Love ya Trev X |
| 17th November 2006 Tasha | - From: Life after Death Great blog post - I do not know all that much about the Vietnam war and certainly did not know that Cambodia had experienced anything like this so recently, I bet it was quite a moving visit. love y'all Tasha xx |
| 17th November 2006 chilled2thecore | Rosalyn+Poo-Face - From: Miss Saigon Thanks for the message!! Are you getting Ben back for calling you Roy???? Coming home seems a long way off right now though we are nearly 3 months into our trip and it's gone so quick. Not sure what our plans will be when we get back, depends on jobs really and you never know we might *heart* Australia and want to work there for a bit.....xxxx PS Happy couchday! |
| 17th November 2006 chilled2thecore | - From: Life after Death Thanks Dad, I had no idea what had happened until we started looking into travelling here but it's really interesting though pretty grim. xx |
| 16th November 2006 rosalyn+poo-face | greetings from promiscuous hill! - From: Miss Saigon A big hello as its the first time if left a comment!!! how bad a friend am I?!!loving the blog, your photos are amazing!!! glad to hear you're having an amazing time!! looking forward to you coming back next year and moving to primrose hill!!! weather here is pants! we're getting a new couch on saturday so we're obviously incredibly excited about that! on the showbiz front: ("showbiz jim please showbiz")kate moss has been in work a lot lately to oversee her range for next year (which by the way is looking crap, she reeks of cigarette's and is actually really tiny), i tried on some of her clothes(well you would if you were given the chance wouldnt u?)naughty me!! lovin the photo of Matt in Hanoi's All Bar One, did u pop one off as you're sat solo??take care and keep having an amazing time!!!!love ya R and P-Face x x x x x x x x x |
| 16th November 2006 Trev | Mankind Never Learns - From: Life after Death Nothing prepares you for the attrocities that man can do to man than actually being in the place it happened.We had just got over being bombarded with news footage of the Vietnam War,when we learned of the tragedy of "Year Zero"and this all happened during the troubles in Northern Ireland,not to mention our families accounts of WW2. So it all seemed to wash over us like a bad dream.It was not until later that the full horrors of Year Zero was fully understood.I knew you would use this trip to increase your knowledge and understanding of other cultures.To take time out to study these events is very admirable.I only wish that one day we would learn from the past ,and live in peace.Something tells me thats as far away as ever though! Love to you both,and continue to enjoy your journey.Trev |
| 12th November 2006 chris | - From: Miss Saigon Nowt to do with your blog really but if there's ever the chance, try and listen to 'just jack' and in particular 'writters block'! This goes for everyone!! ps I was technically on soccer am t'other day....see the blog man (www.chrisjrparry.blogspot.com)!!!!! take care you 2 cretins!!!! |
| 10th November 2006 Lynne | Tanfantastic - From: Miss Saigon Now you know a bit more about the war its frightening to think about living down there but pleased you got to see it ,you look really well carla as if you have a tan or was it just dirty down there !!!! |
| 10th November 2006 winn et Mozza | The french are everywhere it seems!!! - From: Miss Saigon Well what a great blog and how quickly has the month passed in Vietnam!!!The places you have visited look wicked and you are both so brave to enter the past and be able to decide for yourselves the facts as you see them!! experiences that wil stay with you forever, and we are sure will no doubt change your life for the better!!!Everyone here says hallo and ask about you both endlessly and we have to plot the map (in particular) for Zo often. We called on Bebert with the chris Matt and Andy and the first question asked of chris was how is Matt and Carla doing!! they all send their love and we think miss you nearly as much as we do!!Aline and Seb, Mickael and Line also say Bonjour!! keep the blogs coming, we enjoy so much, remember wants and needs......love to you both always,take care our intrepid travellersxxxxxx |
| 10th November 2006 Trev | AK 47-Blasts Robbie - From: Miss Saigon Nice to hear that you two seem to be in a more friendly enviroment again.Reading your blog calmed me down after "Rudebox"kept messing with my Itunes downloads with its bonus content.Could have done with that AK 47 Sunday night as I attempted again to download Itunes with dialup.Trying to put off getting broadband as I dont want to lose contact with you.Dont want to mess with the "gubbins" now.Stay safe you two keep living the dream. Love+peace. Trev X p.s ipod fine now! |
| 10th November 2006 Chris | stuff and things - From: Miss Saigon Yeah I no what you mean about the tunnels. I saw a documentry on them just a couple of days ago. Its crazy to think they 'lived' down there. I saw the kitchens aka holes they used and how they managed to get the smoke out without alerting people to there where abouts. Unfortunatley I can only see a couple of photo's at the mo but look forward to seeing them soon. take care mini bear and cheers for the postcard!! |
| 9th November 2006 chilled2thecore | - From: Fish Sauce & Sand Dunes Thanks for the message Reet, hope you have as good a time as we are! |
| 8th November 2006 Tasha | Phuket & spade - From: Vietnamese Hospitality!! Hi I know you are not in thailand, my geography is bad but not that bad!! with all the blog titles and puns I had thought of Phuket & spade (like bucket & spade) a little while ago and was really eager to use it so could not wait until you got back from thailand!! |
| 6th November 2006 Reet | Love your blogs! - From: Fish Sauce & Sand Dunes Hi guys, loving your blog. I leave for thailand in 25 days and your blogs are inspiring! Enjoy the rest of your trip! Reet xx |
| 6th November 2006 chris-mas parcel | - From: Fish Sauce & Sand Dunes Nice blog. blog faces!!! I will call Dom when I get back on Thurs. ps I passed my review and am now a fully fledged member of a certain mapping company!! |
| 6th November 2006 chilled2thecore | - From: Vietnamese Hospitality!! Hello!! Moving on from Vietnam on Wednesday via bus to Cambodia. How confused are you thinking we are still in Thailand??? Also what do you mean by Pukey and Spade...I was confused! Hope you are ok C x x x |
| 5th November 2006 Tasha | Your first random comment! - From: Vietnamese Hospitality!! Much amusing images of you being outweighed by a rucksack, When are you moving on from Vietnam? P.S. Flip flop story made me laugh out loud at my desk at work as did your first random comment. |
| 4th November 2006 Edam | Elephant Pai - From: Extreme Elephants Hi there, after reading your blog we decided we need to make a visit to Pai. Like you we had done the cushy chair number in Koh Chang and were looking for a something a little closer to nature. Today we spent 2 hours with beautiful Camsen and her mahout. She was a little naughty to say the least but it was such a relief that the mahout never used his hook on her (unlike Koh Chang where he had cut the elephants ear). We had such a great day. Thanks for the tip! Enjoy Vietnam....South is best, try and make it to Phu Quoc if you have the time. Cheers, Edam. |
| 3rd November 2006 Mozza | More front than Blackpool - From: Vietnamese Hospitality!! Well I have seen a lot and been around a little too, but lets be honest, some people have "more front than Blackpool" To post a comment like that shows lack of goodwill and lack of care for other people other than themselves. I could say a lot more but age gives me diplomacy and I am more interested in Matt & Carla than self opionated people with nothing better to do. Keep going you 2 and keep blogging as we love you both and we know you can take anything that people throw at you and gain from the experience. All our love Mozza & Winn xxxxx |
| 3rd November 2006 Cath & Chris | Hi There! - From: Vietnamese Hospitality!! Hi Matt and Carla, It sounds like you are both having an amazing trip, keep the updates and pics coming. Love Cath and Chris xx |
| 29th October 2006 Tasha | pukey & spade (I know your in thailand but it was too good an opp) - From: Beauty and the Beach Hey dudes Homer would be proud of those t shirt arms, I am not sure they will ever go? you know how I got burnt at race for life, my wife beater arms are still there and it was June!!! Love the blog, when I look at the pics they are literally like nothing I ever seen before so it must be fantastic to actually be there. Have you eaten dog yet? |
| 29th October 2006 chris | - From: Beauty and the Beach You should of bought a pineapple from them and then asked them to massage it for you. I hope you saw that kid again and shouted TOILET!!!! at him. ps Della's new name is Della-Mitri! |
| 28th October 2006 chilled2thecore | - From: Hanoi to Hue (and no going back) Hello, no haircut for me only Matt!! Think it's cos my hair is always scraped back in pics but my growing out fringe makes it look like I have two haircuts at once! xx |
| 27th October 2006 Della | Ross Geller - From: Hanoi to Hue (and no going back) Hey, Carla and Matt. Thank you so much for replying to my message. Chris calls me Ross Geller because he thinks it sounds the same as Della! I know, I know, Chris is a donkey. However we did have loads of fun at the young knives concert. Im really enjoying reading your blog, Im so pleased you are both well. my email is della_dior@hotmail.co.uk. Carla have you cut your hair? it looks fab in the photos. x x x |
| 25th October 2006 Chris | - From: Hanoi to Hue (and no going back) Do you want me clean ur kegs for yer? H'way man!!!! H'way!!! Ha ha dong!! This blog just keeps getting better! Glad you two are good and you have not become a trophy wife. take care toilets!! |
| 23rd October 2006 Brett | - From: Hanoi to Halong (and back again) bit out of order you stealing carl lyons-david's guest house he might still be in that airport. nice to see your havig a great time |
| 20th October 2006 Mozza & Winn | Jeaneau or what? - From: Hanoi to Halong (and back again) Please tell me that the boats in the pictures weren't Merry Fisher 655's. Still dream but never know, might win the loto and buy a Merry Fisher 6555 and see you sooner. Keep blogging and both take care. |
| 20th October 2006 Lynne | furry friends!!! - From: Hanoi to Halong (and back again) I already heard about your furry friend from Tasha you are getting really brave now Carla next you will be talking Matt into letting you have a dog like Bolem. Pleased you are feeling better Matt thats all you need get cheap rooms then spend all your money at the doctors still sounds wonderful.Love to both xxxx |
| 20th October 2006 chris | - From: Hanoi to Halong (and back again) Ha ha people in pj's and pigs on mopeds....sounds like me when I became a bum and didn't work!! |
| 20th October 2006 winn et Mos | Hue Mee and a kayak not for 3!!! - From: Hanoi to Halong (and back again) Great to hear from you your trip gets better every blog, feel as though we are with you all the way!!The pics are great and fab that you have met so many new friends from all over the world!!(the world must seem a smaller place to you both right now) Hows the guitar?, hope it did not get wet on the kayak, glad to see Carlas moo moo is also seeing the sights, she looks to be doing most of the hard work!! remember wants and needs ...... love you both always weener and Mozzaxxxxx |
| 18th October 2006 Tasha | - From: "Excuse me, the man in front of us has a gun" Hey dudes 6 weeks has flown by hasn't it?? Things are good here, kids are well... Have you decided to go whether you are going to Cambodia yet? Polly has a puppy - he has his own blog polly + puppy = me very happy love y'all xxx |
| 17th October 2006 chris | - From: "Excuse me, the man in front of us has a gun" Ha Ha Ross!! Glad you to dags are good. Speak to you both soon. ps you missed a mega northern party!!!! |
| 17th October 2006 Sharon and Luke | Hi - From: "Excuse me, the man in front of us has a gun" Hi Carla and Matt Just to let you know ive been thinking about you lots, look after yourselves. xxxxx |
| 16th October 2006 chilled2thecore | - From: "Excuse me, the man in front of us has a gun" Hello!! Thanks for the message, really nice to hear from you. We have to accept message before they appear online so that's why you couldn't see it. We are really good thanks hope all is ok with you, saw your pic on Chris' blog...why does he call you Ross?? and have you got email now?? x x x |
| 15th October 2006 Della | Hi its me again! - From: "Excuse me, the man in front of us has a gun" Hey, its saying that no comments have been added, and yet i thought i had left you a message! For gods sake, i hate computers! x |
| 15th October 2006 Della | HEY!!!!!!!!!!! - From: "Excuse me, the man in front of us has a gun" Hey Carla and Matt, As you know me and computers do not really mix! So god knows if you will even get this message! I only wanted to say hi, and that i miss you! I hope you are both taking care of each other. love ya. xxxx |
| 11th October 2006 Benji & Ra | Just plain ENVY - From: Communism & Croissants Wow cant believe its been a whole month already (you dont look like you have aged at all) and you have fit so much in. Glad your enjoying it all, every picture looks amazing. I think the bike looks cool, did Carla sit in the front with a blanket around her like in ET? Hope the songwriting is flowing like the waterfalls around you (feel free to use that, no charge). Take it easy, Love Roy and Jean x |
| 9th October 2006 olivia | hi - From: Communism & Croissants hi sounds like ur having a great time olivia and emily xx |
| 8th October 2006 Mozza | wheel barrows - From: Communism & Croissants What is better than one wheel barrow, yes the answer is 2 wheel barrows. Having the second one has changed the gardening for your Mum and myself, ie I can get more to the trailor in one go, rather than 2 or 3 visits. So happy all is well and Winn speaks for us both, take care of valuable cargo and keep blogging. All our love, Mozza and Winn xxx |
| 8th October 2006 winn et mozza | we hope you are okay - From: Communism & Croissants well what a great time you are having so glad you are able to use your french and that the food is great. the adventures you are having are totally mind blowing, for us it is great travelling the world wih you!!! we feel very privelaged (sorry about the spelling) things for you will never be the same!!! we love you so much and await the next abharmblog. take care our entrepid travellers,wants and needs in balance makes harmony!! Lin and steve are loving reading the blogs take care of yourselves love to you bothxxxxx |
| 8th October 2006 Trev | Krazee Gangsta Bike - From: Communism & Croissants I wondered what happened to Lynnes old shopper bike.How did it get to Laos?Thats a great fashion shoot with Carla in the helmet.Helmets always have a place in our family.ie.Bretts police helmet and legoman.keep on having a brill time you two.love Ya Trev |
| 5th October 2006 chris......again | - From: The mega slow boat Ha Ha Carla you sluth.... yes it is true..... www.chrisjrparry.blogspot.com I can't believe you are still hunting for blogs! Blog off!! See ya. |
| 5th October 2006 chris | - From: The mega slow boat Ps that venga boys comment was from me, I forgot to put a name on it mega soz!!! |
| 5th October 2006 anonymous | - From: The mega slow boat Sooo why was that man late?? Was the guide insinuating he had been up in his room Listening to The Venga Boys song Boom Boom Boom too loudly to hear anyone knock??? |
| 4th October 2006 Lynne | row row row your boat........ - From: The mega slow boat Would not fancy sitting in that boat for all those hours at least the water looked calm. Pleased you are finding the wild life useful in your rooms. When are you going to start and play an instrument? Then you could do a Paul and Linda. |
| 4th October 2006 winn et mozza | What a Life - From: The mega slow boat I cannot believe this is Carla, whats all this balancing act. what had you done to have to walk the plank!!!Glad the dog was in a box bet it made a difference after putting up with elephants, ghekos, etc!!! Glad the blackstar tour went well, whens the next gig. kep on enjoying yourselves and remember wants and needs in harmony bring peace, travel well our important cargo love always winn et mozzaxxxxxxx |
| 4th October 2006 Sarah | Borrelled - From: The mega slow boat Hi guys, you look like you are having a mega time & im totally loving the blog!! Cant belive you met a JB look alike, I would say give him my number but prediction number 1 has already come true....Chris is moving in with me, eek!! |
| 4th October 2006 Tanya | - From: The mega slow boat Hi Matt, so glad your both having a great time, im so jealous of all of it, want to go again now. Ive been holding off on reading your blog so i could read loads at once, you have managed to get loads done eh and you still have loads left to do. Will keep checking in on you and your travels x |
| 29th September 2006 Trev | £ sign - From: Extreme Elephants Sorry that should be GBP!! |
| 28th September 2006 Tasha | elefunk - From: Extreme Elephants I wanna an elephant now, to go with my dream pig, donkey and animal rescue centre!! Stompa got a big up not only famous on horizon but also on international blogdom, mama is so proud of her first born!! Junior parry: Yo wheres the blog dude? I now have only 2 sites to go on, pols & M&C's and would be most appreciating a new potential stalkee.... How strange is this... Got a text through my work phone today, the automated voice said: Dear all admitted to hospital undergoing tests dead.... thought it was hoax but it seems that bt text lady cannot say the name geoff (who sent the message - someone from work fact fans) but instead just said dead. it was 8 in the morning and I was soooo confused must stop high jacking the blog, I can only say wow and wtf is carla doing now!!!! so many times before I get repetitive strain injury!! Love y'all. |
| 27th September 2006 Mozza & Winn | Time of your Life - From: Extreme Elephants This one is from me rather than your mum. As usual she shed a few tears of joy knowing you are both well and having " the time of your life ". You are seeing something different every day and you will never forget them. Still cannot get my head round the fact that Carla is more worried about being chased by a small dog, my fear would be being chased by a large nellyfant. We check every day for the next blog and we are more in awe every time. Keep trecking safely and keep blogging as we need to know more from your experiences. Love and Peace always Mozza and Weener xxx |
| 27th September 2006 chris | - From: Extreme Elephants Ha Ha even 'Mum' is grining at your attemp Carla. Nice going tho!!!! Glad you both heart elephants now! bye. |
| 27th September 2006 Trev | Tip Of The Day - From: Extreme Elephants No £ sign on keyboard --Use GPB.Love the elephant stories.Carla looks completely at home with her NBF.XX Trev |
| 27th September 2006 Kelly | What's happened to the real CLD?? - From: Extreme Elephants Matt - What have you done with Carla?? That can't be her riding bare back on a real living animal!!! I am stunned (and very impressed at your new found bravery CLD) |
| 26th September 2006 Tasha | Thai moomoo - From: Humble Pai Was that the moomoo getting it's first official airing on the blog? Carla is getting braver, moped rides & communal showers, gone are the days of covering your tea cup, hey? Just found out Russell Brands dates at MK theatre, going to book tickets, mm nice, exciting even. xx Love y'all |
| 26th September 2006 chris | - From: Humble Pai Was Rock steady there???? Lovin the blog, I heart reading it before I look at the pics!!! ps no more pictures of my brother in the shower please!! |
| 26th September 2006 chilled2thecore | Toilet trauma - From: Monk-ey Business Nothing changes Trev. I am always sent to do a reccy first and report back. We ate at a place the other night where i advised that Carla didnt use the loo as we had already ordered and i didnt want her discovering that all that seperated the kitchen from said loo was a sheet of rusty corrigated iron!!! nice food though ! |
| 24th September 2006 Trev | Loop de Loo - From: Monk-ey Business Pleased to see Carla has maintained her zealous quest of investigating toilets throughout her convenient (oh! no! me too!)recording of her journey through life.Great to see you two living it large!!Love you both Trev |
| 24th September 2006 chilled2thecore | john browns donkey did a (?) against the wall - From: Monk-ey Business It wasnt Bob Backland, so no chicken wing this time. Although i think she may have got down to the last 3 in the Royal Rumble in a similar unexpected fashion !!! |
| 24th September 2006 winn et mozza | ANIMALS - From: Monk-ey Business WOW Carla whats all this so close to animals; life is already changing!!! you both seem contented and calme it must be a great feeling to be on a great adventure. Glad you are both okay and the coup is calm, we miss you both but love the blogs!! keep on going love you both take care our important cargoxxxx |
| 24th September 2006 Chris | oohh - From: Monk-ey Business Mat did you get a massage from Bob Backland!!!! |
| 22nd September 2006 Tasha | carla in animal shocker - From: Monk-ey Business the posh hotels are over and now the real travelling parts start!! poo splattered toilets and carla being not only just near an animal but on it shocker!!! your face said a thousand words!!! Glad to hear you are not in a troubled area and it looks like your experiences just get better and better, loved the shopper bike/ boob tube flip flop combov carrie from SaTC, not so pracitical when being chased by dogs though... love love loving the blog love y'all xxx |
| 17th September 2006 Viv and Jimmy | - From: Ping Pong In Patpong Pictures are fab, love Matts hair (or lack of). Feel as going through journey with you. Look after yourselves, Aunty Viv, Uncle Jim |
| 16th September 2006 David | Vicarious Traveller - From: Ping Pong In Patpong "Cheap and Tasty" Is no way to talk about Carla and only half right! Loving your excellent BLOG. |
| 16th September 2006 chilled2thecore | Hair today gone tomorrow - From: Ping Pong In Patpong Bad pun making is obviously catching!! |
| 15th September 2006 Tasha | yo hey what's happening dude - From: Ping Pong In Patpong Do the baht man - gotta love that song (brett I challenge you to a dance off, this is your second master mind subject after garfield) - I loved that illumnous tee shirt I had with kiss my butt on it from MK market, I still know all that words to that song as I am demoing to danny now (much to his distress!!) matt you are an offical traveller - no hair, practical yet sytlish!! Carla - I noticed a striped headband - are we yet to see dreads, your travel kit did not include talc for greasey hair moments (got to love mr johnson baby talc for those precious extra moments in bed!!) Thailand - so jealous that's on my list!! love y'all x |
| 15th September 2006 winn rt mozza | STYLE - From: Ping Pong In Patpong Your old Mum and Dad have always said "You never lack style" it looks great and soooo cool!! Carla next hey. Your journey sounds fab and you have to be right about the fantastic food lots of curry and great soups!! (any red pepper soup yet Carla)xx love to you both as you continue, keep up the good work, and travel safely our important cargo!! tranquility forever winn et mozzaxxxxxxx |
| 15th September 2006 chris......again | blog this - From: Ping Pong In Patpong No need to worry Tash I heard a certain junior Parry is starting a blog!!!!! |
| 15th September 2006 Lynne | hair to day gone tomorrow - From: Ping Pong In Patpong Hi hair looks good or lack of it now you know why the monks have no hair its cooler (no pun )you two sound as if you are having a great time pleased you are remembering to chill love you both xxx |
| 15th September 2006 Chris | hair today......... ha ha im brill - From: Ping Pong In Patpong Looks wicked and that lazy budda brings back some memories. Glad you two are maxing and relaxing. Some wicked pictures to. Speak to you soon. laters!!! |
| 14th September 2006 Christine Pedersen | Wwwwwwwwwwwikiiiiiddddddd - From: Great Train Journeys In true Friday style........ Wikid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 14th September 2006 Chris Parry | uummm - From: Memories of a Geisha TOILET!!!! |
| 12th September 2006 Brett | - From: Memories of a Geisha Nice to see your having a great time although you missed the event of the summer my bbq where i got locked in the toilet lots of love Brett |
| 12th September 2006 winn et mozza | Moving moments - From: Memories of a Geisha I found this blog so moving in more ways than one!!! just checking out the blog brought tears to my eyes (and thats not easily done for me!!!) it loooks so tranquil and peaceful a place you can really find your soul!! and to see a Geisha must have been fab (such wonderful experiences already) you will be blown away by the end of the tour!! On to more moving things I want that LOO its much better than ours that eats the baby moon logs!! We also thank the Budha for the blessing for you two and we know you are in safe hands. Tranquility always xxxx (by the way think purple is definatly the colour for you two )love forever, peace and happiness always winn and moz xxxxxxxx |
| 12th September 2006 Linda & Steve | Japan - From: Memories of a Geisha It sounds as though it was everything you hoped it would be - and to see a Geshia while you were there - we envy you both - carry on enjoying it and carrying on looking after each other - Love to you both |
| 11th September 2006 Trev | Matt and Carla do Japan - From: Great Train Journeys Your having some great experiences and only just started.Sorry about the Everton result Matt but you can't have everything!Keanos doing alright though eh Carla.Take care TrevXX |
| 10th September 2006 Tasha | fo shizle - From: Great Train Journeys Fo shizle that train looks kerrrazzzy - thought bullet train was just a nickname and not that you were actually travelling on a bullet!!! Even your train pass looks cool!! Makes an all day travel card look lamo, Things are good here hot at last - roof down on the car and everything - 2 bbq's in 2 days - man it must be an indian summer!! love y'all Tasha xx |
| 10th September 2006 Alan and Andrea | - From: Organised Chaos Love the pics - hope everything is going OK. Love Alan and Andrea |
| 9th September 2006 Tasha | - From: Organised Chaos Food theme park - my idea of heaven!! Great to hear from you and it looks like you are having a fab time, xxx |
| 7th September 2006 Cath & Chris | - From: Organised Chaos Hi Guys, Great to hear from you- keep the pics and updates coming and enjoy your next stop. Take Care Cath and Chris xx |
| 7th September 2006 Lynne | - From: Organised Chaos Great to hear that you are having such a fantastic time just think how many miles you will have walked by the end of the trip now you know why I said you need good walking shoes, if its only to keep out of the blood and mess xxx |
| 7th September 2006 Lorraine | Warning.. - From: Organised Chaos Ah yes the fish market...probably should have passed on the advice I got to wear old shoes, and never anything open...whoops |
| 27th August 2006 Tasha | 2b or not 2b - From: Last night these 2 bouncers...... Well done on the exam results dude, you have proved again that are you are one of the geeky kids who says oooh I am really worried etc etc and then does really well!! |
| 19th August 2006 winn et moz | Happiness - From: Tour De France (without the bikes) Just read the blog and cried!!! having Matt and Carla was sheer happiness for us both, apart from all the great food Matt cooked and Carla wowing the French at boule (great girl power) not to mention the heptathlon Carla is preparing for next year!!!! see you soon |
| 14th August 2006 Vicki | Oz - From: The Details Hay you two.... Was great to meet up the other week. We arrived back in Oz ok....lucky for us we missed all the London goings on and the Hong Kong typhoon! Phew! Love Hong Kong now....dont know what went on the 1st time! :0/ Anyway im loving your site.......shame you arnt down near us when in Oz...but if your plans change let us know! We would have a drink...or two or three waiting for you! Bye for now, take care and have a wicked time! Vicki |
