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| 17th July 2009 Robje | - From: Robbed in Amsterdam Thankfully I've never had a serious problem in Amsterdam over several trips. However, I was at the US Consulate with my buddy while he replaced his passport. While there I met a guy from Chicago who had just been cleaned out while he slept in his hotel. His only remaining possessions were the clothes he had on his back... no passport, no money, no clothes, etc. Just a reminder, these things can happen even while you sleep tight next to your belonging! Store any important belongings ( passport, credit cards, etc...) in a safe box when asleep or away. |
| 5th May 2009 Jenny | Thanks! - From: The Masai Tribe These are very interesting pictures. Thank you so much for sharing! |
| 7th July 2008 nette | These people will be here when cilization dies. - From: The Masai Tribe All races come from black people, and the white man knows he come from a tribe in east africa, especially this tribe (Maasai). I don't like the way these white vistors has talked about these people. Frist of all, these people are in a human zoo which you go to see. And, the price for coming into their village is worth more than the price asked for. Theses people are leting strangers come into their village,which could be bring dieases that can hurt or kill them. Yes, these people live in very poore conditions,but it has been their way of life since ancient time and they have survied. So, who are we to put down someone way of living,especially when they did't ask you to come to their land or home. I know these people is probley the white man foundation from which he come from...Just look at their features on the face...skinny nose, I thought all black people had wide noses,but not the eastern tribes of Africa,because this is where the garden of eden was, and the nile is the river that ran out of the garden of eden. Therefore, this land and area is the answers to man creation on this......dig deeper, you will find out that, "black man came from another planet,which the bible tells you that. But, eventhouth, we have broken off into different tribes and races, we are all from the same family, Human-being, and the being stand for the part of use not from this earth. |
| 3rd February 2008 JUDY | - From: The Masai Tribe I just want to go to Africa so badly. Thank you for these photos, how fascinating is this culture, how different from America. |
| 12th January 2008 Floyd Anthony Alsbach | pice are excellent - From: From Raggedy Ann to Pepé Le Pew I teach art history at missouri valley college. I wonder if I could show my class some of your pics of gothic architecture. They are very good, and from a man on the streets point of view that may help them imagine themselves there. Floyd |
| 12th December 2007 Tamisha | Gorgeous! - From: Happy Holidays Just what a tree should be. Every item should have a sentimental meaning. And it ain't so bad lookin' either! Merry Christmas!! |
| 8th December 2007 Overrated Underwhelmed | Awwww... - From: Happy Holidays This is adorable. And rad. Rad and adorable. |
| 21st October 2007 Les Jones | Sixty plus years ago. - From: Poster Child For Gentrification Hi Guy's ... Your blog of Casablanca brought back memories. You stated thirty years ago. Believe me, it looked the same when I was there 62 years ago. Looking forward to seeing you upon your return. Luv ... Les Jones |
| 3rd October 2007 Overrated Underwhelmed | In light of the flurry of comments you guys left for me... - From: Robbed in Amsterdam let me add that the next day we laughed our asses off after I leafed through the police report and saw, among the list of stolen property one iPod "NiNi" that apparently carried the inscription (at least according to the Amsterdam PD) "To Gene: Love Man". |
| 1st October 2007 OverratedUnderwhelmed | Scared and relieved - From: Robbed in Amsterdam I didn't know what the hell was going on when I was woken up by Gina screaming when I was sleeping just in the next room over. I think we can all definitely agree about feeling violated in terms of our personal space, since it was our home for three days. Just glad we still managed to have a good trip there overall. And finding the camera lens while packing on the way out was a much needed pleasant surprise! I will keep repeating: I am beyond relieved that no one got hurt. Except for the perp...despite the actual lack of hypodermics all over the streets. |
| 30th September 2007 Mom | Agree with Darby - From: Robbed in Amsterdam Just glad you both are okay...everything else is replaceable. We love you so very much... |
| 30th September 2007 Debbie & Phil | whoa... - From: Robbed in Amsterdam glad you're safe and coming home soon. what a way to wake up! we'd have heart attacks for sure. take care & enjoy the rest of your trip. love yous... |
| 30th September 2007 darby | not bad karma... - From: Robbed in Amsterdam maybe bad for your blood pressure. let's be more hopeful. maybe he'll step on an HIV infected needle that one of amsterdam's many junkies left laying on the street. here's to hoping... see hope is good for the soul! |
| 27th September 2007 Piyush | - From: From Raggedy Ann to Pepé Le Pew Nice photos..You both are looking great..Have fun!! |
| 25th September 2007 Mom | Raggedy Ann - From: From Raggedy Ann to Pepé Le Pew Gina you are beautiful no matter what color they dye your hair...Hey everyone, Gina will turn 29 on the 29th. Love you both and counting the days until your are stateside again. xoxox from all of us in SC |
| 25th September 2007 Lisa V. | Morocco - From: Lost Arts Wow. This is definitely interesting reading. If I ever make it to Morocco, I know that I should be prepared to be scammed. :) |
| 19th September 2007 OverratedUnderwhelmed | What about South America? - From: Yes, We're Alive! Are you guys just taking a break by returning home? I could swear you guys were planning on going to Buenos Aires in November. If you can't make it this time around, make a point to go eventually. As amazing as I'm sure the trip has been, I'm sure you're looking forward to coming home too! |
| 18th September 2007 Debbie | glad you're alive... - From: Yes, We're Alive! ...can't wait for you to come home! Greece seems so long ago already... |
| 4th September 2007 OverratedUnderwhelmed | ¡Ay, Dios Mío! - From: Gina-zuma’s Revenge It would have been slightly meta and a bit ironic if all of this had happened in Pamplona during the Running of the Bulls. Not to mention exceedingly gross. Lousy, bland food and going to bed after the sun has barely set. The very antithesis of a good trip to Spain. Que lastima. |
| 1st September 2007 Mom | No wonder you looked so thin last month - From: Gina-zuma’s Revenge I'm sure it was not funny while it was happening. Yuck!!!But, sure is funny reading it. Bless your hearts. Looking forward to you returning to the USA. Enjoy Greece and Gina's brothers. I love you so much. =) Mom~ P.S. Sunflowers are beautiful, but not as nice as the ones that grew this summer thanks to your genereous gift of flowers seeds. Will forward the photos when I get my lap top next week. |
| 1st September 2007 Tamisha | Diesel + Nausea = Disaster - From: Gina-zuma’s Revenge Gene, I so feel your pain. I had a similar situation when we took the longest, smelliest and jerkiest bus ride ever from Milan proper to the airport on our honeymoon. Let's just say you fared much better than I did. UGH. I hope the illness passed shortly after your arrival to Spain. We miss you guys!!! |
| 23rd August 2007 Debbie | omg - From: The Last Thing You Want to Hear When You Are Deathly Sick is a Stupid Question this one had me laughing out loud - the kids asked me "what's so funny?". fyi - we'll be on a FAST boat to Mykonos - dramamine may be needed. i'm gonna go get some coffee now... |
| 18th August 2007 gandg | Thanks for the Comment! - From: One Suite, Two Suite, Red Suite, Blue Suite It looks like you are one of our only friends these days ;) Gene and I sign onto this site every day, waiting like two little children for a comment. They make our day :) |
| 17th August 2007 Lisa V. | Getting outta Dodge - From: One Suite, Two Suite, Red Suite, Blue Suite This picture looks like it was taken in front of the Metra train yard. hmmm... Awfully suspicious. |
| 8th August 2007 Lisa V. | awesome - From: Just One of Those Days... Wow. I've been wanting to go to Morocco for as long as I can remember. Have fun and please take and post lots of pictures. :) |
| 7th August 2007 Tamisha | Whatcha gonna do with all that junk... - From: Just One of Those Days... Go on with your big booty!!! Who knew it would come in so handy? ;o) Glad you guys are back on the trail; we were very sorry to hear the bad news. We miss you so much!!! |
| 24th July 2007 darby | “We’re getting stiffed.” - From: Information Overload Sometimes I think this could be the theme of the trip. You guys seem to be getting stiffed, especially in the 3rd world. They all taking 3rd world generic Viagra every day before they meet you? |
| 18th July 2007 darby | rent bond... - From: Well, La-Tee-Da great sound and light show scene in the spy who loved me. ggrrr. chomp. |
| 17th July 2007 Andy | cover up - From: Jesus, Mary & Joseph Gina looks good in a hijab, imagine how good she'd look in a burqa. |
| 12th July 2007 Andy | Couple a Dung Beetles - From: Thirty is the New Twenty, Right? Happy Birfday(or I guess barfday thanks to Gina), "Thirty is the new twenty," according to Jay-Z. |
| 11th July 2007 Mikkie | Egypt for your 30th through your eyes - From: Time Impoverished How awesome is that? Even tho none of us were there to celebrate with you - seems to me - all that you live for.....was right next to you in celebration. Great job Gina, with your limited amt. of space - in surprising him. Great photos - both of you seem sooo.....into it. Love you both - sure miss you...even though I know your having the time of your lives - can't believe it's 6 mo. already since you left. Can't believe your in Paris - as we speak..... |
| 11th July 2007 Mom | birthday - From: Thirty is the New Twenty, Right? Wow! Love the photos from this entry. The grandkids look great and so do you and Gina. =) Miss you all so much. Love, Mom P.S.: Did Jenny and Sam make to Paris? |
| 11th July 2007 darby | go away! - From: Thirty is the New Twenty, Right? I couldn't shake your trail when I was trying to buy those damn candles. I told you I went back for Jelly Bellies. That's the birthday code word from now on. I have to Jelly Belly alone at Nobu because you are in Europe. Well my family will be there but I will be missing you two. Glad your 30th was a frenzy. Xoxo jm |
| 9th July 2007 darby | keep up the vacation! - From: Time Impoverished i know you guys work hard on that for all of us and your own posterity. be sure to have a good trip too! you have been all over recently. you will have a chance to settle in and catch up with your longer stays in europe. good luck and continued safe and happy travels. all my love, jesster |
| 3rd July 2007 darby | papa roach - From: The Masai Tribe that's skanky. just totally skanky. i loathe insects. |
| 3rd July 2007 darby | nice rainbow shot - From: Mara Simba Lodge: Day 1 Rejoice oh homosexual animals of Africa. Your gay bar has finally opened and has even spent some money on skywriting advertising so you can find its location. |
| 3rd July 2007 darby | are you insulting eye-talians? - From: Mara Simba Lodge: Day 2 "Helmeted Guinea" Is this a dig at the proud ethnic heritage of many of your readers and the "efficacy" of their troops? |
| 2nd July 2007 Tamisha | Who knew... - From: The Difference Between a Good Safari and a Bad Safari... ...frogs could be so frightening! Think of how much more fun you could've had on your safari if you'd found that out on your first night at the Hilton! I bet Gina would've gotten that ornament for free! :o) Miss you guys. |
| 28th June 2007 Betty | - From: The Southernmost Point Looks absolutely beautiful--soooo jealous! |
| 26th June 2007 Tamisha | Amazing - From: And Then There Was Light To read this and reflect on the insignificant, trivial concerns that have been plaguing me this morning... It really puts things in perspective. What an amazing trip, you guys! Can't wait to see what was next on your travels! |
| 26th June 2007 darby | so far from home... - From: And Then There Was Light and still they have lay away. it touches the heart. |
| 26th June 2007 Lisa V. | Wow - From: Heaven on Earth This place is gorgeous. SO glad you attached the map so that I know where in the hell this paradise is located. Yes, I'm not ashamed to admit that I had no idea where the Maldives were -- I am a product of the Chicago public school system after all. |
| 26th June 2007 Lisa V. | So cool - From: Djuma Bush Lodge: Day 4 These pictures are all so cool! I love the mama & baby playing. Still, these animals don't quite measure up to the super "awesome" pigeons that I'm looking at right now. |
| 25th June 2007 Jen & The Girls | Good pics - From: Djuma Bush Lodge: Day 4 Hey you guys, yes the girls and I are still reading along. they loved all these pictures. They can't believe how close you are. Justin wants to know if you are petting them? And when do we get to go there? She wants to come visit you guys:) Love You Guys |
| 25th June 2007 darby | scared? - From: Djuma Bush Lodge: Day 4 Of a white rhino? I'm shocked! Another amazing adventure. Great photos. Jm |
| 23rd June 2007 Aunt Debi | - From: An Out-of-Sequence Update G & G, Thanks you for including me with your blogs. I will never get to those places and yet its better than I could imagine seeing it thru your eyes .You both write so wonderfully . |
| 23rd June 2007 Jen & Rach | Great Pictures - From: Djuma Bush Lodge: Day 3 Just wanted to finally leave you a comment - Jason told us about this blog awhile ago and now we feel a little stalkerish because we've read every entry. It looks like you’re having an amazing time - we’re very jealous…The safari pictures are our favorite so far but we really love your stories as well. Thanks for the entertainment - Jen and Rach |
| 22nd June 2007 Cousin Ashley | WOW!! - From: Djuma Bush Lodge: Day 3 Beautiful pictures guys...looks like you had a blast!!!!! Hope ypu guys are having a great time!!!! |
| 22nd June 2007 Barb | Great Pictures - From: Djuma Bush Lodge: Day 3 Your pictures of the big cats are great! |
| 22nd June 2007 Gene | Photos - From: Djuma Bush Lodge: Day 3 Simply great.... |