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| 5th March 2007 Yathi | - From: South Along Ruta 40 You have quite a thing goin on dude! Keep it rollin. |
| 2nd March 2007 travelbuffs | I envy you! - From: To the Strait of Magellan and Beyond Keith, Your adventures are a pleasure to read. Keep traveling. Keep writing! |
| 24th February 2007 Kate | I'm Still Here - From: South Along Ruta 40 Hey Keith, I'm still hanging on, enjoying your adventures each step of the way. k |
| 23rd February 2007 Bikepacker | Great Shots! - From: South Along Ruta 40 Love the pics of the Pat Xpress. Actually, I'm into trains and didn't know about this one, Thanx. |
| 9th February 2007 Suzanne | Get a book published - From: From the Jungle to the Andes Keith: You need to get a book published. Great pictures and great writing. Then you can finance your trips!! Suzanne |
| 9th February 2007 Brother Bear | Oh yeah? - From: From the Jungle to the Andes Mountains, ruins, architecture, fine food... meh! I bet YOU don't get to sit in traffic for 2 hours each day on the way to work in a cubicle, do you? Seriously... you don't know what you are missing. Cold, grey skies, bad drivers, no discernable culture... admit it... you MISS Atlanta! Later Bro! |
| 8th February 2007 jenica | fabuloso - From: From the Jungle to the Andes excellent photos and stories. it makes me want to leave the university library here in Kelowna,BC, Canada and run away to San Ignacio or peddal to the patagonia. thanks for sharing your photos and stories! |
| 5th February 2007 Alan Scott Peters | Ya-hoo Iquazu! - From: A Nearly Perfect Paradise Yes indeed, I'm glad the best bloody blogger is back on the adventure trail! I dream about Iguazu and even just like saying it...Iguazu, Iguazu Iguaz...u see what I mean. Glad to experience it with you Keith. Best of Luck and Health and Happy Experiences along the way. P.S. Did you get a chance to see Mel Gibson's Apocalypto? Not sure what he was trying to convey, though the fantastical feathering and costuming of the king, etc painted my studies and memories with bright colors. Review: 3 stelae and Hmmm |
| 31st January 2007 Nancy | Wonderful pictures as usual - From: A Nearly Perfect Paradise I think I sent you a comment the first time I read your blog months ago. I continue to be amazed by your photography and even more by your writing. You have such a positive attitude about the places you visit and you convey your feelings with lovely words. I hope you get a chance to visit Brazil on this trip YOu say something about high charges for visas holding you back. We love Salvador in Bahia state. Forget the rest of Brazil go to Bahia! It is beautiful and historic and really BRAZIL. Not a fancy tourist trap but a real African/Portuguese city with beaches to die for and a wealth of churches with many objects worth seeing a few good museums and lots of good food. Thanks for the joy of your blog. |
| 27th January 2007 Erica | the stuck redneck - From: To the Southern Latitudes I love your family . Good job moms. |
| 21st January 2007 Kathy Leipman | The Tree of Life - From: A Nearly Perfect Paradise Your sister and I tried to find out the name of the tree and were unable to find it on the internet. Do us a favor and ask a local. We want to know. Carry on, Son. Love, Mom |
| 19th January 2007 Pheeleepa | hi - From: A Nearly Perfect Paradise Hi, I enjoyed reading about the falls -I was there in 2001 and it brought back a lot of memories:-) Beautiful photos! My camera got wet and the film was spoiled when I went on the boat (the waterpoof bag didn't work or something), so had to get copies from a friend...but of cause it wasn't the same! |
| 4th January 2007 His Mother | Well, he's off again - From: To the Southern Latitudes Watch out Argentina! He's on the way. You know, Son, at least an angry redneck would have stayed close to home and done normal trips to the beach. Gee, thanks alot, Mr. Buffet! And to think I took him to your first concert! What was I thinking! Enjoy, Son. Be safe. Love, Mom |
| 4th January 2007 Kate | Take Me With You! - From: To the Southern Latitudes I am so glad you are resuming your travels!!! I'm so jealous. I have had to reenter the rat race which was unplanned but necessary :( I wish you all the luck and of course, I'll be travelling with you in spirit! |
| 13th December 2006 explorer_keith | Botfly treatment - From: The Journey Home I was going to mention the 4th of July party entertainment (removing the botfly from my leg) in the next blog, but there it is. |
| 13th December 2006 Mom | Botfly treatment - From: The Journey Home Son, you forgot to tell them that Vicks Vapor Rub is perfect for smothering botflies and also aids in their removal. Its a miracle product. Its amazing that people who live staid, quiet lives don't want to hear about such things as botflies - especially over dinner. Go figure! Carry on bravely, Son. Oh, I saw a great bumper sticker tonight. It said, "Be a hero! Fight global warming." Good idea, huh? |
| 19th November 2006 Yathi | Well done you. - From: Farewell Antarctica Amazing stuff man. Next stop Reykjavik?? Or maybe Svarlbard! You are living our dream Keith. Some day I hope I would follow the trails you are blazing!! |
| 1st November 2006 ragsw | Mexico City - From: Mexico City! My wife and I are coming to visit Mexico City next September. Your descriptions and photos have motivated us even more. Thanks |
| 15th October 2006 Laura Nealon | Thanks - From: A Road Trip Antarctica Style Wow, what an exciting trip. We really appreciate your taking the time to write about it & to post pictures. My daughter is working on a Social Studies project about igloos and your article was entertaining and informative. The pictures were really a great way for us to see something we'll probably never get to see in person. |
| 5th October 2006 Marlon | Wonderful Experience - From: Farewell Antarctica Hey Keith, You adventures are awesome. Thanks for sharing it with us. Going to Antartica is one of my dreams. Hopefully, I'll get as lucky as you are and be able to go there someday. :) Cheers, Marlon |
| 20th September 2006 blt | good photos - From: Mexico City! typical views of the worlds's largest city. ! so much to experience see and do. no two people can describe mexico city exactly the same. good photos. |
| 16th September 2006 anonymous | You Had Me Going Son! - From: Into The Mirador Basin I was quite relieved that you weren't really in a black hole with unknown creatures approaching. I had already started packing my bags to go find the guide that trapped you in there! As far as your adventures with creapy crawly things, I'm not surprised. After all, I did used to find frogs in the pockets of your jeans! Carry on bravely, Son of Mine. Love, Mom |
| 14th September 2006 Mom | You Had Me Going Son! - From: Into The Mirador Basin, Part 2 I was quite relieved that you weren't really in a black hole with unknown creatures approaching. I had already started packing my bags to go find the guide that trapped you in there! As far as your adventures with creapy crawly things, I'm not surprised. After all, I did used to find frogs in the pockets of your jeans! Carry on bravely, Son of Mine. Love, Mom |
| 11th September 2006 El Brothiera' | You see the Descent yet? - From: Into The Mirador Basin, Part 2 I couldn't help but be reminded of it while you went off on your tangent. You know, some of the pictures from the last page could have been placed here! |
| 25th August 2006 travelbuffs | gosh! - From: The Southern Lights Those southern lights are real amazing! I think you are so lucky to be there in Antartica. Hope you feel the same :-) Awaiting your recent pictures. |
| 3rd August 2006 jahanna | - From: Beautiful Clouds of Pollution your pictures are very beautiful. who would have thought that somewhere that cold could have such wonderful views |
| 31st July 2006 Nancy | Fantastic - From: Fun With Lava You have the only blog (other than my own) which I love to look at and read each time you post. I think your joy in your travels is what pulls me your way and then the wonderful pictures and excellent writing draw me into the total scene of the places you visit. Some day I hope you will sit down and write a travel book so more people can enjoy the trips you are making. It sounds as if you are winding down from this extended trip and heading home. Where will you go next? What fun will I get to have reading in the coming months, years? Thank you for loving the places you visit and helping me to feel as if I had been right there with you. njpl |
| 26th July 2006 Jeff Casey | I am there too! Keith this rocks! - From: Fun With Lava Wow! This bulletin is one of your best. The writing and photos transport me there. I can feel the heat from the lava, and the bite of the ants. I can smell the new rain on the jungle canopy and see the green canopy from atop the Temples. So cool. I hope your trip home is fun and you enjoy it. Good Luck from ole Mare Island... thanks for the quick journey.. |
| 20th July 2006 Kate | Still watching - From: Adventures and Misadventures in Honduras Still keeping an eye out on you, Keith. How travel can really change each of us! |
| 19th July 2006 LW | awesome - From: Adventures and Misadventures in Honduras Your pictures are great - thank you for sharing |
| 17th July 2006 Carolyn Taylor | wonderful stories and pictures - From: Adventures and Misadventures in Honduras I spent 2 weeks in Copan Ruinas last March ( I stayed with a family and went to school to study Spanish) and enjoyed the low key bustle of the town. One of my host sisters runs the snack bar at the ruins and she helped me get a ticket. Unfortunately, the sculpture musuem was closed for renovations. The day I visited there were very few tourists and at times I was the only one there. I revel in that just as you seem to do. I also visited Gracias just because I liked the name. I was fortunate to have one of my host sisters and her husband drive me ( I paid them well) and it was worth every penny. I was glad I went to see a town without tourists. I ,too, went on to Antigua and ws there for Semana Santa. Thanks for your great pictures. |
| 23rd June 2006 Karen | Great journal! - From: Sharks, Jaguars and the Crystal Skull of Lubaantun I enjoyed reading about your journey to Belize! It brought back memories of when I was there in 1997 (Placencia). I really love the pictures too! |
| 12th June 2006 lourdesmvr | yucatan blog - From: Ruined in the Yucatán it was an excellent blog. I felt , as i read, walking through the ancient mayans ruins with you. |
| 9th June 2006 Kate | Oooooh! - From: Ruined in the Yucatán I cant WAIT for your Belize piccies. Keep well :) k |
| 7th June 2006 Timo | Thanks - From: Ruined in the Yucatán for your great journal.Plan to go in October so this was very useful.Have a good one. Timo from Finland |
| 12th May 2006 Kathy L. | I think Nancy is correct - From: I Have Found Chocolate! Actually, I think we're all correct but - in this instance, I think it is the language barrier that got you. From the picture, it most certainly looks like cinnamon. So canela is my final choice. Mom |
| 11th May 2006 Sally Patsios | Mayans - From: La Ruta Maya Keith, I have been facinated by the Mayans ever since I did a math project on their number system in my senior year in high school. I am really envious that you have had such a wonderful trip. Just stay away from Montezuma. He is up to nothing but bad things. Take care. Love, Sally |
| 11th May 2006 Kathy Leipman | I DO SEE THE JAGUAR! RUN, SON. - From: La Ruta Maya Just kidding. Cool pictures. Are you coming home for Mother's Day? No? Well then, Quiero algo de Mexico. Love, Mom |
| 11th May 2006 Timo | Great - From: La Ruta Maya Thanks for your story.I´m going back to see more of the Maya wonders in october so your account was very helpful.Greetings from Finland. Timo |
| 8th May 2006 Steve | Memories - From: I Have Found Chocolate! Hey Man, I just seen you post on the main page, and took a look. I loved Mexico, and Mazunte was a very special place for me. I spent my 21st there, and fell in love with a girl who I traveled with and had a relationship with for almost 2 years. I have no pictures of Mazunte at all, so this brought a big smile to my face....I slept up in hte start in a hamock over looking the beach.....Ahhh....what a great place!! |
| 8th May 2006 Judith Green | Canola - From: I Have Found Chocolate! Dear Keith, I don't know how I got onto this site as I am in a computer class in Mildura, Victoria, Australia. I used to sell rape seed, which is another name for canola. The farmers planted it and it was harvested as a sunflower. It is used in a lot of margarine in Australia so I agree with your mother it is used in place of butter. After treatment it tastes OK. |
| 6th May 2006 Nancy | canela not canola - From: I Have Found Chocolate! That's your problem. I just looked on the spanish english dictionary site. Cinnamon in English is canela in Spanish. |
| 6th May 2006 Nancy | Canola and cinnamon - From: I Have Found Chocolate! I vote with cinnamon since I know it's not Canola that is used to make oil. That is a small yellow flowered plant and couldn't make a roll that looks like a stick of cinnamon. I love Mexican hot chocolate since it has a wonderful cinnamon flavor. Your blog is the only one I read. You are a superb writer and photographer. Your love of Mexico shines through all you write and makes me want to go there and I have never thought I wanted to go to Mexico. Do you speak Spanish? I remember so little of what I studied back in 1961 (can you imagine how little that is?) We are doing a blog on our stay in Prague and you might enjoy it if you have time to read with all your wonderful trips. |
| 5th May 2006 KateEighty | Hiya! - From: I Have Found Chocolate! So glad to see you are still travelling... and still in Mexico! x k |
| 4th May 2006 Tatiana | Canola - From: I Have Found Chocolate! Canola is cinnamon. |
| 4th May 2006 Kathy Leipman | Fess up Son! - From: I Have Found Chocolate! Okay, Son, be honest! You bumped your head, too, didn't you? Oh by the way, here's what I found on Canola: "It is genetically engineered rapeseed. It is derived from the mustard family and is considered a toxic and poisonous weed, which when processed, becomes rancid very quickly." That being said, it has become a popular cooking oil. I suspect they were using it for its oil - instead of butter. I think I would prefer butter. Carry on, Son. Love, Mom |
| 19th April 2006 Kathy Leipman | AND Stay off over - crowded buses! - From: In the Jungle, the not so Mighty Jungle Love Mom |
| 17th April 2006 Kathy Leipman | Voladores - Totonic People - From: In the Jungle, the not so Mighty Jungle So did they originate bunge jumping? It looks like that's what they are doing. Anyway, you need to tell us what the ceremony is all about. Be safe, Love, Mom |
| 2nd April 2006 Maggiegladyoucame | Great article - From: Guanajuato and the Monarchs of Mexico This is the first of your writing and pictures that I've looked at. I hope to get this good one day. I'll be back. May I recommend this article on my blog? It's travel but in the USA. There are a few other topics too - an occansional book mention or a recipe. I'm w.maggiegladyoucame.blogspot.com. If I don't hear from you in a couple of days I'll assume that I may refer folks to you - surely that's a good thing. Thanks, |
| 13th March 2006 Sally | Tunnels - From: The Canyon and the Colonial Heartland Keith, Your blog was wonderful. I found some of the pictures facinating, especially the one of the tunnel coming out of the rock precipice. I also enjoyed your tale of El Blanco on one of your other ones. I think you are doing something very exciting and enriching. Have fun, but stay safe! Love. as always. |
