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| 9th September 2009 anonymous | NO Comment - From: Angkor Wat! I would very like to visit Angkor Wat but which month is the best to go as I am afraid of the heat. Pls suggest. Thank You |
| 30th July 2009 capta sby | ... - From: Cordoba and Carmona incroyable..; it's an great journay.. |
| 12th May 2009 Curt | - From: Mumbai Mayhem its a big pile of garbage. smelly disgusting city |
| 9th February 2009 Caroline Folland | Pop up to us for a hot chocolate if you get too cold! - From: Chillin' in Seville I've never seen so much snow here! Your pics are beautiful. Sahara looks like she's had a fab holiday. x |
| 9th February 2009 Carol Simister | - From: Chillin' in Seville Thank you for my trip around Seville. I have thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I take my hat off to you both travelling with a child so small. Look forward to having you all home! |
| 9th February 2009 Jane White | - From: Madrid in a flash You guys sooo need to get yourselves an Ergo baby carrier! Damien went mountain climbing with Elijah on his back a few weeks ago and said he barely noticed the weight at all. Much easier than lugging a pram around! Hope you have a fantastic holiday : ) |
| 6th February 2009 Gee | - From: Madrid in a flash Sahara - you are doing a fantastic job. Get you lots of chochies when you get back. Give daddy a good taste of his own medicine! |
| 4th February 2009 Gus | - From: Madrid in a flash Your translation is right. "Museo del Jamon" is the name of those delis which speciallity is ham, cured ham. Cured ham (or 'Jamon Serrano') is probably the most appreciated food by spaniards. As a mediterranean country, our gastronomy is widely based on pork, or lamb but not beef. That's somehow shocking for many brits, americans or australians I've met. Most spaniards abroad I know, when asked "Is there anything you miss of Spain?", they always answer: "el jamon" |
| 4th February 2009 kit thambiratnam | sounds arduous - From: Madrid in a flash hope sahara calms down so you guys actually get some fun on the holiday. i've heard that copious amounts of childrens panadol not only keeps the germs contained, but knocks them out (only kidding). |
| 3rd February 2009 Emma | ha! - From: Madrid in a flash Oh, the entertainment has started again and I am having backflashes of my morning coffee while reading your blog. Lesley is of course getting the hilarious bits read out to her while she is trying to work! Cant get over how cute pumpkin looks in Madrid! Goodness! That child is not allowed more stamps on her passport than me. I have some serious planning to do. Love that you guys are not roughing it this trip, even if it is only cause of Sahara. What a lovely way to turn 30 Kit! Love ya's and miss you lots. The Corolla is being very loved! :-) Em |
| 5th October 2008 Mark Armstrong | The Real Thing.. - From: Tunisia - the beautiful Sahara Hi there, I saw this ad in Tunisia and found it again on the internet recently.. Coca cola, otherwise known as 'The Real Thing' ! Look at the bottle, what does it spell? :) JESUS Its one of those strange things in life that point to God:) Another, is the word "history" , or HisStory, as it were. I wondered what the origin of the word was, and perhaps was made deliberately with God in mind, but according to Wikipedia the word has a greek origin, so it must be by chance, what do you think? God Bless Markie:) |
| 5th September 2008 Claire | movie - From: Thoughts on Africa I am living in Kigali now. Hotel Rwanda is the most holi-wood-ized movie about the genocide and is a sore point here since the manager of the hotel has made millions off of his exaggerated story where he makes himself out to be a hero in order to get rich. I recommend shooting dogs or shake hands with the devil for a more honest account of this beautiful country's tragedy. |
| 9th March 2008 Yellow Head | Home Sweet Home - From: A Weekend in Historic Boston Thanks for the great article on Boston. It is by far the best in this section and, to tell the truth, it made me quite homesick. Your picture of the John Hancock is amazing! Thanks for a great article and pictures. They bring back a lot of memories. |
| 10th December 2007 Ronak Singhania | Mumbai smell - From: Mumbai Mayhem You are right about the smell issue, it has to be the smellish city in the world. |
| 5th September 2007 johnny botts | Thanks for sharing the great info - From: Angkor Wat! We're planning a trip to Angkor Wat in Oct. Your info was helpful, and great photos! We'll get our ID photos ahead of time like you suggest. |
| 11th April 2007 Maria | HELLO!!! - From: Athens... our only european experience! Hi,I'm a 15-year-old girl who lives in Athens and I'd like to tell you a few things about your story[It won't take long] I've read your story carefully and I'm saying that I'm really surprised!First of all,it's not good friday but Great Friday.You arrived in Athens at Easter's Sunday.What were you waiting for,that it would be an ordinary day and all the shops would be open?Everybody were celebrating and having fun,nobody would like[or care] to open the shops. Secondly,''greek people'',as you called us,didn't learn english on the olympics.I don't agree at all!And I'll tell you why:I've been learning english for 6 years[I was 8 years old when I started,that happened BEFORE the olympics].As far as I'm conserned,people in my age are able to give exams and take The First Certificate In English[LOWER].You couldn't say that those people who started english when I did don't know english.If you study greek history,you'll find that there are lot's of interesting sights,not only''The Acropolis''in Athens,but also all around Greece. Finally,I think that your story is good,although you came here at Easter[a really stupid think to do,in my opinion!]You should visit a Greek island in summer and you'll see who different it is.I hope you are having a good time,wherever you are. Lot's of kisses[Although I don't know you!] Maria |
| 3rd March 2007 dt99 | no problems, nothing fancy though - From: Mumbai Mayhem hey Holly, Certainly no complaints. It was clean, small, and perfectly reasonable. The bathroom left a bit to be desired for - it was clean and all, just a tad old. Room was fine, and TV, aircon worked fine. If I was going again, I would look for somewhere else. However there's nothing wrong with it. good luck! email and let us know how you go. |
| 22nd February 2007 Holly Berry. | Hotel Causeway, out of ten? - From: Mumbai Mayhem Hello, I'm from England, and have been travelling India for two months, I've been having trouble booking a hotel, and have finally managed to book Hotel Causeway in Mumbai, was it any good? as I can't find it on the net..you're review would be appreciated! and I hope I can even get there, with all this taxi mayhem business from Mumbai!!! I'm on my own, so I hope I'll be ok!? Thanks, Holly.x |
| 17th September 2006 dt99 | whoops! - From: Bustling Beijing you're right, I can't believe I mixed up NY and LA :) |
| 10th September 2006 dolphinchick | Smog - From: Bustling Beijing Great blog and pics! I believe you mixed up LA and New York... no smog in New York, plenty of smog in LA. :-) |
| 29th August 2006 Natalie Locke | Not even in Africa.... - From: Stuck!! Mate.... You did hit it bad! I flew the same day - but from Jo'burg to Kigali, Kigali to Entebbe. No glitches and a great flight. Amazing how Africa seemed to get it all smooth - but the Westerners made a glorified mess. I must admit, you did have me in stictches. Well at least you're outta. Cheers for now. |
| 27th August 2006 Mark Aufflick | Dude - that's gotta be a record - From: Stuck!! After probably hundreds of flight legs in my life I have never experienced anything approaching that bad. Thankfully it's mostly under control now since this Tuesday it's *my* girl's time to fly to the UK on BA! |
| 23rd August 2006 Paul, Caroline & Elisha Folland | You are the Duracel Bunny! - From: 32 hours to Boston and still going... We got really excited and thought we might make a mention in the blog, (having met up for a couple of hours!) I guess a hotel in Guilford, England doesn't really fall under the remit of historic/ancient buildings. So cool to see you.....hope you got out of the country ok....things have been a bit crazy at airports around here! |
| 21st August 2006 anonymous | Ah yes, the famous John Hancock tower - From: A Weekend in Historic Boston In the old days, you didn't get too close to it on a windy day: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hancock_Tower#Falling_glass_panes I loved the night time photo of Fannuel Hall - did you go inside? |
| 18th August 2006 dt99 | Sorry... - From: 32 hours to Boston and still going... Sorry Mark, I've well and truly left Boston now, so too late!! I did take a ride on the T, and I did go to those leafy suburbs you mention - they were great!! Didn't eat at wendy's though :) |
| 18th August 2006 Mark Aufflick | How come via Chicago O'Hare? - From: 32 hours to Boston and still going... LAX to Boston is bad enough - but via Chicago? Hey, make sure you take a ride on the T for me. If I remember correctly the green line is the fun one where you walk on the tracks and it can take you all the way into some beautiful leafy suburbs. Actually, if you do want to look into something for me... The local department store used to be called Filenes (now rebranded Macys) and it had this thing calle the "Filenes Automatic Discount Basement" where anything on the shelf more than a few months went to the first basement level (5% off) then the next (10% off) and so on until eventually it hit the bottom and was given to charity. I'd love to know if they still do that even though it's branded Macys. You can have a burger at Wendys across the road after you've checked it out :) |
| 18th August 2006 Ruth S | Of course they dont smile - From: 32 hours to Boston and still going... may i just remind you, americans take their jobs very seriously! they ARE told not to smile, so you provoking them with small talk only makes them more serious. best to walk through in an orderly fashion, dont make undue facial movements, and keep your hands where they can see them. and i would love to see photos... please??? looking forward to hearing more (the Thambiratnam blogs are highlights to my un-travelled week!!!) lots o love |
| 17th August 2006 Judith | O'Hare - From: 32 hours to Boston and still going... You have to love those 5 minute changes at O'Hare - I gather you had been in training for that moment!! |
| 17th August 2006 CAROL SIMISTER | INDULGE US - From: 32 hours to Boston and still going... Come on Dave! Indulge us. Some of us don't get to fly Business class or get to spent company money. I am sure you could make us feel like we were there!!! |
| 16th August 2006 anonymous | - From: Thoughts on Africa Just browsing the travel blog site, peoples blogs on travel are pretty informative on other countries and their cultures. Then I notice the really daft comment by "Brother Uche......". Why can't we all live in peace, REGARDLESS of our religous background. The reason why so many wars are fought and so many people are killed are because of intolerant people like Brother Uche. I'm not saying Christianity is a perfect religion because lots of bad things have happened during the era of Christianity, but intolerant Muslims are no better than any other intolerant person of another religion. |
| 25th July 2006 Carol Simister | - From: Time for another trip! Can't wait. I look forward to these trips. Count me in!!! |
| 24th July 2006 Rodolfo Peregrina | HEY! - From: Time for another trip! Hey you guys, great news that you are travelling again... not so great that you have to separate for some weeks... Hope all is well. Love and miss!!! Rodolfo and Andrea |
| 23rd July 2006 Costas | - From: Time for another trip! Looking forward to the (many) irrelevant obsucure information and observations - our armchair travelling is greatly enloyed here!!! |
| 23rd July 2006 Mark Aufflick | SO jealous you're going to Boston! - From: Time for another trip! My favourite US city! I haven't been there since the Big Dig was completed, so now it should be even more beautiful. |
| 17th July 2006 BR | Big Church - From: Mexico City - a tale of tacos and pyramids The Big Church doesn't have a specific name, but it's well known as Mexico's Cathedral... There's also a big church "La Villa" that I recommend you to go. Is not a beautiful building, but inside is the image of "La Virgen de Guadalupe" which is famous around the world.. |
| 3rd July 2006 Roger | picture request! - From: Tunisia - the beautiful Sahara i am a star wars fan since i was a child and my main favorite scenes are the mos eisley/espa and the sanddesert scenes. may i ask you, if you´re willing to share all the pictures you took on the amazing holiday? i would REALLY appreciate your help! thank you very much! cheers, Roger rocksterone@hotmail.com |
| 11th May 2006 luis | a couple other things... - From: Mexico City - a tale of tacos and pyramids yeap, agree with marco, and also, not the whole city is sinking, and they are way on their way to stop that from happening. Never believe anything americans say about mexico, the whole hard shell taco culture is actually called tex-mex food, and it was born, you guessed it, in texas. Another thing is that we don't regularly use ground beef to make tacos. Last thing is that the city of teotihuacan, was actually built not exactly by the toltecs. The aztecs came to place themselves over there and renamed themselves mexicas, and they did scuffle a lot with the toltecs until they finally overpowered them and got a whole "empire" thing going... Nice to see you got a kick out of mexico, its cool when people go back with better ideas than only "its polluted!, its dangerous" and that sorta stuff... |
| 6th May 2006 hardy | taj - From: The Beautiful Taj heay Taj is why most of the tourists come to India.I live in delhi but havn't seen it yet. So what other places you saw in India ? Which was your best place in whole India ? what things you liked about India and what you didn't ? It's intresting when foreigners describe India. Anyway I like photography too and have a pic site at fotopic.net having 6 albums.I am going to upload seventh album of some lakes,river and mountains pics soon from a place called Manali in North India(have you been there yet ? ).And dont't forget to check out the Delhi's Winter Sun album. Soon I will put some pics from delhi worth seeing. here is the link :- http://hardsphotos.fotopic.net/ -hardy(hardrock_113@yahoo.com) |
| 21st March 2006 Helen | Watoto - From: Uganda Watoto children's choir are in UK , I was looking out for some comment on their 'authenticity' and found your comments. Very helpful. |
| 10th March 2006 omoutop | Beutiful - From: The Greek Islands Really beautiful pictures of Santorini. Every body should at least go once to Santorini in their life. Here is my personal page http://www.greeka.com/cyclades/santorini/ for other pictures |
| 24th February 2006 poopy | Dumb - From: Machu Picchu again This Site is the dumbest thing ever |
| 22nd January 2006 LULU | SUCKY TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - From: How not to get to Mumbai I HATED GOING TO AFRICA AND WILL NEVER GO BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 18th January 2006 brother uche | rwanda and the teachings of elijah muhhammad. - From: Thoughts on Africa you righthly said that we should watch hotel rwanda but what you failed to mention was that the reason for the genocide in rwanda and in every dark skinned country is you and your forefathers.mr farrahkhan taught us that as long as we follow christianity and dont kill europeans on sight we will always live under the chastisement of allah.and by the way your 6000 year rule over 'us' is almost up. think about. |
| 3rd January 2006 Patrick Holman | You guys are too cool. - From: Upper Egypt - tombs and temples galore! You totally should have tried to sell him something. Albeit I'm sure some other tourist has done that before. Shoot... I'm from New Jersey, and while I'm not rude, I would have ignored most of that. Sounds like you guys had a lot of fun though. I'm very impressed. |
| 3rd January 2006 Patrick Holman | Too funny! - From: She vomited with a felafel in her hand You are definitely funny! Poor kid. I bet that was really rough going through all that sh*t. Your husband is a saint. Just remember, he put up with everything you put up with AND he put up with you! Egypt never did become a great country again. huh? |
| 2nd December 2005 lydia | good - From: Uganda good contains lots of good info. |
| 9th November 2005 Marco Sandoval | Mexico is not in South America - From: Mexico City - a tale of tacos and pyramids Hi there, well I only wanted to say that México is not in South America, actually it is in North America with USA and Canada. ( your comment was..."OK, when you're in South America, you see lots and lots of churches".) Second thing, that church which name you have forgotten is the Mexico's Cathedral, is the biggest cathedral in all America, and also the most important church in this country, so now you know it. Thanks! |
| 27th September 2005 Debbie - Miami FL | Fantastic Blog! - From: Back to the Thambiratnam Home While reading about my favorite country (Thailand) I began reading about India and caught your blog. I was very well written and I could find no spelling errors - how strange is that anyway? But I enjoyed reading about your adventures and was envious that you traveled for 3 1/2 months. Anyway, I saw that you missed going to Thailand and I heartily recommend you get there on your next trip - unless you have already been there. It was truly amazing. I also have visited some of the places you went to and the pix were great fun to look at. Take it from a blog reader - yours was the bomb! |
| 5th September 2005 Dawn | Thank you! - From: Climb Every Mountain... I am planning to make the trip in Spring 2007. I want to do the big climb, though, so have started training for it. Thank you so much for your wonderful journal!!! (Guess you must have finally uploaded those pix, eh?) I am really looking forward to following your trail. Namaste. |
| 25th July 2005 Shivani | Taxis and Delhi - From: Dynamic Delhi I am surprised you did not go to the Jama Masjid, Jantar Mantar and India Gate. Delhi is probably the most historical city in India. On Taxis, even locals get cheated - in ANY city. In my experience, pre-paid is the way to go. |
| 23rd July 2005 John | Taxi tip - From: Dynamic Delhi The only way to take a taxi in India is this - take the first one you see. Don't haggle. Don't ask the price. Just follow him to his taxi. When in the taxi, tell him your destination. When you arrive, let him and the doorman empty your bags. Then ask the doorman how much you should pay the taxi from 'such-and-such' a place. Adding a good tip for the doorman, give HIM the money, saying, 'Can you pay the taxi for me?' By then you and your bags are in the hotel... The taxi is paid. No one is cheated. And you have a lifelong friend in the doorman. |
| 20th June 2005 Jadey | Catching the bug... - From: On the road to Kigali Golly - between the two of you and the totally delicious Tom Williams, I am COMPLETELY sold on going around the world next year, or at least going to somewhere far away aside from Singapore! I love the reports... sad that I'll miss you when I'm in Sydney in 2 weeks tho! Be safe, love you lots! |
| 20th June 2005 Emma | Walker - From: On the road to Kigali that was actually a sad story - life treated so cheap! |
| 1st June 2005 anonymous | HAVEN'T WE BEEN HAVING A GREAT HOLIDAY!! - From: Tunisia - the beautiful Sahara I lost you guys for a while, could not open the travelog, but I have finally gotten on again, and have been running to catch up. I feel like I am on this holiday, you guys are SO desciptive. The Greek islands had me disassociating for quite some time. Thankfully I was at home. I love the descriptions and the it is all hilarious!! Enjoy the rest of your trip and thanks for taking me along. It has certainly worked for MY budget. Love Carol - Carol Simister |
| 26th May 2005 anonymous | *laugh* - From: On the road to Istanbul... That story was awesome! Never thought so much about my tongue! That was a great laugh! - emma |
| 25th May 2005 anonymous | about bus trip - From: On the road to Istanbul... hey there, I am glad to hear that you are enjoying my country,Turkey,and sorry for the happenings on the bus as well. It is sometimes also difficult for us to live with those jerks!Please just ignore him and the ones like him that you will probably meet during your journey and just enjoy my beautiful Istanbul! |
| 19th May 2005 anonymous | Wow! - From: The Greek Islands I am drooling - it's beautiful - so nice to see something that is so different from what we see everyday. And I loved the Ephesus photo's too! Glad I am not a coke drinker - but I'm sure water is nearly as expensive! Tru - Trudy |
| 16th May 2005 anonymous | Modern Art - From: Mayhem in Manhattan I'm with yay on the modern art arguement! Mate - give me a canvas & some paint and I'll do it for $10! - Emma |
| 10th May 2005 anonymous | - From: Beautiful England Hi guys, just realised I was in NY same time as you but could not access email. Visited Holly and Phil's church in LA the weekend before and yes - HEAPS of young people. Was great. Glad you discovered the wonderful Aga. - Srimi |
| 28th April 2005 anonymous | Montezumas - From: Mexico City - a tale of tacos and pyramids Is the place for real Mexican in Sydney - at least it is in Melbourne, and there are few restaurants in Sydney. We'll have to go some time! - Mark Aufflick |
| 28th April 2005 anonymous | you are ok to hang out with... - From: Mexico City - a tale of tacos and pyramids You guys, just to tell you what a great time we had with you here in the City. I am glad you did learn some stuff haha! Keep enjoying your trip. love, Rodolfo and Andrea - Rodolfo Peregrina |
| 25th April 2005 anonymous | I thought you hated "watching everyday people do everyday life"? - From: Cuzco: honk and maintain current speed! - Mark |
| 22nd April 2005 anonymous | Love it! - From: Climb Every Mountain... Wow - feel like I am part of the discovery channel with you two! Loving the journey - wish we were there with you but feel like we are on the journey with you anyway! xxxxx - Emma |
| 21st April 2005 anonymous | Technology is great - From: Machu Picchu again Today is Friday 22nd April & I just received notification about your blog from 11th April, just like sending a postcard snail mail and recieving it after your back from holidays. Isn't technology great that it can replicate this. Anyway keep the blogs coming it sounds like you are having a wonderful time. Lotsa luv P & C - Peter W |
| 19th April 2005 anonymous | Glad you had a great time here! - From: Don't Cry for Me Argentina... Hello guys! It's me, the girl from the telmotango hostel, I love your blog, it's interesting plus funny at the same time, a quite difficult charasteristic to achieve in travel blogs...heh! I also loved your pics, they look way better than most of the pictures in BA postcards...!! Well, I'll keep reading about your trip to Peru...good luck! - Marilina |
| 18th April 2005 anonymous | Walking - From: Climb Every Mountain... is that the most excerise you have both done? other than the marital cha cha? - gavin |
| 13th April 2005 anonymous | - From: Climb Every Mountain... eh... gringo... happy birthday! well done for spending your 35th in style. :P heh heh. I love you guys. - Jadey |
| 13th April 2005 anonymous | Smiling now! - From: Climb Every Mountain... I may be sitting in a 2 bedroom unit in Carlton (saying that suburb is so great for honing the Aussie accent!) but you just transported me to travellers' heaven! Even without photos. Thank you. I am still beaming. Dave, keep that arm moving. We don't want any clotting! Love to you both. - Tracy Barrell |
| 13th April 2005 anonymous | the guinea pig... - From: Maybe later... I'd just like to say, that while i am thoroughly enjoying your adventure updates (Catherine, Dave is so witty!) i am NOT impressed by the picture and report on Dave eating guinea pig. They are too cute and furry to be digested... But i look forward to the next update :) - Katrina |
| 13th April 2005 anonymous | denial is the first sign of addiction - From: Cuzco: honk and maintain current speed! cough...junkie....cough.... I agree with your road rage theory, the same principle is at work in India. - Andy |
| 13th April 2005 anonymous | Wow - From: Maybe later... The condors are amazing - and thats just from the photos. In real life it must be awesome. Love you. Judith xx - Judith McGhie |
| 10th April 2005 anonymous | Pure inspiration... - From: Lima (like the beans but tastier) After reading your first entry over the shoulder of Elle, i decided to be a part of this adventure (i promise this isn't meant to sound corney)... After reading your blogs that now get sent straight ot my inbox, i always feel a sense of envy, as i wish i could to be in Lima eating a run over guinea pig... man, these blogs seriously mae me want to travel!!! :) - Anneka of the Kelly's |
| 10th April 2005 anonymous | THANK YOU - From: Maybe later... I so enjoyed these reports. David I think you should write a book, you are hilarious. Catherine, I felt like I was there. You took me to a place that I probably would never go to. The Condors are great shots. I SO look foward to the next report. God Bless. - Carol Simister |
| 9th April 2005 anonymous | peru - From: Maybe later... snorting coke and eating household pets... enough said! Just curious, your apartment has always had a problem with rats right?? have fun guys! - Andy |
| 4th April 2005 anonymous | - From: Welcome to Buenos Aires! I am SO glad I got on the list. This is going to be Hilarious!! Keep safe!! I can't wait to see the letter to the Lonley Planet! - Carol Simister |
| 31st March 2005 anonymous | Dave can talk... - From: Welcome to Buenos Aires! Dave...it's only been one day, and you've written an essay about it! Will this continue for 4 months!! na just kidding, have heaps of fun guys and I think I'm on your notifier twice because I got two emails for your latest report.... - Andy F |
| 29th March 2005 anonymous | - From: 4 more sleeps to go... Hey annah and cathering ACCAH, have fun gallevanting around the world. Don't forget your poor stranded sister stuck back home doing scales and algebra. sherita - Sherita |
| 28th March 2005 anonymous | HEY - From: 4 more sleeps to go... Not happy bout you goin but have fun just the same :) - Gavin |
| 28th March 2005 anonymous | We love ya, have a great journey! - From: 4 more sleeps to go... Hey Dave and Cat! Have a great journey around the world, the blessings of our Father goes with and before you. May you bring the presence of Jesus to many people and many nations. We love ya! - Euge n May |
