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| 6th April 2008 stickyrice | - From: Winter in Colorado: Video That was the best five minutes of my week. Thanks again, guys. |
| 4th March 2008 Chista | Great! As usual ... - From: Winter in Colorado: Video Hey Guys! So glad that you're still finding time to post these blogs even after having returned to the US! Keep 'em coming! :) Hope to see you soon! |
| 22nd February 2008 steve b | ...and tom cruise - From: Winter in Colorado: Video love it. |
| 8th January 2008 Mike Hedge | wow - From: Video Documentary of the Rest of Our Trip great videos of your trip. Very inspiring. |
| 15th December 2007 Adetoro | Cool Man - From: Goodbye Arabic, Hello Amharic! Yea I live in Addis Ababa though I am American (not Ethiopian at all actually) I enjoyed reading your article it's great. And very accurate. |
| 3rd December 2007 Forest | Thank you... - From: Video Documentary of the Rest of Our Trip As a random follower of this blog, I was afraid that perhaps something had happened to you two, or you just decided not to update. I'm thrilled you took the time to do this. You're both extremely talented (great job with cinematography, editing, and music). You blog was originally one of several that kindled the travel fire in me and these mini-docs are refiring that passion. I hope you both make it home (or to your next destination) safe and sound. |
| 23rd November 2007 Kate Hildebrand | - From: Video Documentary of the Rest of Our Trip amazing videos! where are you off to next? |
| 18th November 2007 the wilderness years | Beautiful - From: Video Documentary of the Rest of Our Trip I always wondered what had happened to you pair. Inspiring videos, really quite wonderful. Thank you for sharing them with us! |
| 17th November 2007 Karin | WOW - From: Video Documentary of the Rest of Our Trip Fantastic----Absolutely made for the big screen!!! See you at turkey day!!! |
| 17th November 2007 cam2yogi | perfect - From: Video Documentary of the Rest of Our Trip Thanks for your creativity. I find myself asking why the hell did I ever return home... and I am left answerless... But thank you! In Peace |
| 17th November 2007 stickyrice | - From: Video Documentary of the Rest of Our Trip Guys, that was one of the best videos I've seen! Great stuff. |
| 17th November 2007 Carrol | Love It! - From: Video Documentary of the Rest of Our Trip I've been waiting for a blog for a long time now and I'm super impressed with the video's you've made! They're awsome! and such a great way to chronicle your travels |
| 17th November 2007 Ali | Great work guys! - From: Video Documentary of the Rest of Our Trip Really impressed with what you've put together with a point and shoot digital camera - also brought back memories for me - I'm I stayed in that room with the spiders in Laos! |
| 17th November 2007 steven | - From: Video Documentary of the Rest of Our Trip Good job on the videos! I will start my journey to SE Asia in Dec 07. |
| 16th November 2007 Herecomes2 | Love the videos - From: Video Documentary of the Rest of Our Trip Hi, I've watched all the videos and love them! My wife and I are getting ready to leave on our round the world trip (Jan 2008) and I wanted to do something like this too. These videos are inspiring! |
| 20th June 2007 Stephk | Indeed! - From: A Dim Bar. Night. Welcome back for sure! I am smiling big time that time NOT travelling was less than a year for you..... |
| 3rd June 2007 Overlanders | So that's where you've been! - From: Adventures in Bollywood We'd been checking in on you to see what you'd been up to since Pushkar! What an excellent experience - we'll look for you on the silver screen! |
| 2nd June 2007 Karin, Tay's mom in San Diego | Stars are born... - From: Adventures in Bollywood We want autographs and a front row seat at the premiere!!! |
| 2nd June 2007 Cathy and Bill | Long way from the Rockin' 22 - From: Adventures in Bollywood What fun to read of your Bollywood adventure - sounds like you were caught in a time warp of Fantasy Island with the celluloid continually being spliced and respliced. So how did the cello figure in? Keep it coming. |
| 2nd June 2007 Alicia | - From: Adventures in Bollywood Wow! What a wonderful experience and great story. You travel clear across the world to become extras on a movie set. Amazing! Continue having fun and writing about your travels. I sure am enjoying reading your blog. |
| 2nd June 2007 taylor | AWESOME! - From: Adventures in Bollywood you lucky dogs! very funny! |
| 1st June 2007 Fellow traveller | Welcome to Bollywood!!! - From: Adventures in Bollywood I have been reading this adventure with great enthusiasm! This is a story of a lifetime, great you guys got to experience it! We'll be following the next adventure! www.mytb.org/two4deroad |
| 1st June 2007 Jeff | Wow! - From: Adventures in Bollywood Can't wait to see it on YouTube! |
| 14th May 2007 Harmony | - From: The Art of War That is so amazing. I wish I could have had an experience like that--I have always wanted to go take part in the Holi festival. What is that powder made of? |
| 14th April 2007 Sherry, Hideo, Matsuo, Mayumi | Fabulous! - From: The Art of War We finally logged on. How wonderfully you have captured the color, the passion and charm of India. It seems simultaneously calm and frenzied. Never having visited we love the photos and descriptions. It feels as if we are there, thank you!. I am eager to see your Taj Mahal photos. Sherry |
| 8th April 2007 Angie_cro | hahaha... - From: The Art of War sorry about laughing... :D I enjoyed your journal a looooottt! Obviously, you had a great time...glad to hear it. Hope you'll enjoy the rest of your journey, aswell.... Btw, happy Easter!!! cheers! Angie |
| 27th March 2007 Sheelagh | prince charming - From: Pimp My Palace Hmmm, perhaps Jenny has already met and is traveling with her prince! As usual, great photos and story that allow us arm chair travelers to enjoy your trip with out the hardships! |
| 23rd March 2007 dplatner | county folk - From: Pimp My Palace Beautiful photo, very touching - maybe it's the grandmother in me. I loved Rajasthan (the shopping) was the best - even for a non shopper like me. |
| 23rd March 2007 Marcus | Wow that's awesome - From: Pimp My Palace It sounds so cool. Ooooh I'm soooo jealous, I wish I could just get on a plane and come over and meet up with you guys! :) |
| 13th March 2007 Chista | Happy trails! :o) - From: A Dim Bar. Night. It's soooooo good to hear back from you guys again! I can't tell you how I missed your blog! Looking forward to following you guys on your journeys again! Welcome back! |
| 12th March 2007 Dianne Platner | Rajasthan - From: Close Encounters Lucky you. two! I loved India . . . a confusion of color, wealth, poverty, and people. I don't know if I will ever get my experience all sorted out. Fight the tourists and see the Taj, you won’t regret it and not from there is RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK. We saw three Bengal tigers. It took several outings, but the country is beautiful and the tourists quite interesting themselves. Be safe and travel well. |
| 11th March 2007 Janet Doon,Trinidad | Fascinating - From: Close Encounters Excellent descriptions and pictures as usual! I love to read of your adventures... |
| 6th March 2007 Wendy | Yay! - From: A Dim Bar. Night. You're back :) |
| 1st March 2007 valeriavine | welcome back & bon Voyage! - From: A Dim Bar. Night. Great to see you two back. One of my other subscriptions has just come home and so I'm happy to switch to hearing of your travels! I shall be leaving for Argentina next week myself...(eek can't believe it!). i hope you can make it to Varanasi and to Jaiselmer on a camel safari....I was in India this time last year too. |
| 1st March 2007 anonymous | From the W. PA Strachan, Jane - From: A Dim Bar. Night. Hi Jenny and Randy from a chilly spot in PA: Eleanor told me the blog is up again. How I enjoy reading about your experiences. Jane Strachan Oleksak |
| 28th February 2007 Ayliffe | Dui island has beer - From: A Dim Bar. Night. Gujurat might be a no beer zone but Dui island isn't - and it's cheap too. I tried to do the 10k steps up Ginar but the weather was too bad. I did a rehersal of 3k the afternoon before - no probs, but at 6am the next morning I got to about 4k and the weather was awful (rainy and cold hint: lots of water and warmer clothes than you'd think). Have fun. |
| 27th February 2007 Karin, Tay's mom in San Diego | HIP HIP HOORAY!!! - From: A Dim Bar. Night. Jenny and Randy are blogging again!!! I've missed your words and photographs! Have a wonderful time as your travels continue... |
| 20th January 2007 Tim S. | Touching - From: Volcano 1, Goma 0 A very informative, touching, and eye-opening blog...keep writing |
| 5th January 2007 mataya | wow! - From: The Other Side of the Fence great pictures! however is the skull from the genicide real? |
| 4th September 2006 long | cool ! - From: Volcano 1, Goma 0 you have an absolutely nice life. How significant it is! |
| 29th August 2006 David | Wonderful! - From: Goodbye Arabic, Hello Amharic! I think you described the country just as it is. I am from Addis - born and raised- moved to Chicago 10 years ago. I know what kind of country Ethiopia is. You did a wonderful job describing the country. I admit I would rather not tell some of the things about Ethiopia - they're not nice. But it is what it is. So, good job on giving a discription that is unbiased, well rounded and filled with extraordinary details. |
| 2nd August 2006 Susie | food for thought - From: For Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti, Click Elsewhere Hello, I'm a random person who just read your blog, and what a beautiful blog it is! I think you write very well and your photos are stunning. However, the reason I'm writing is because I feel compelled to disagree with your comment about people complaining about their impoverished lives in Africa and you compared their lives to similar homeless people in England. Having lived in Tanzania I know they don't recognise poverty in the Western world, but at the same time I have witnessed just how corrupt their government is, and whilst we have poverty issues in England, it really is on a completely different level. At the end of the day, the majority of people in England have the opportunity or choice to seek free education, welfare benefits and support. In Tanzania, the masses suffer hugely and there really is little way out for them. The most conscientious, fair minded peron could visibly drown in this country and I think we should never underestimate how much they suffer! xxx |
| 14th June 2006 helen | hi - From: Goodbye Arabic, Hello Amharic! i guess you guys did a god job by i some how felt that you some how misrepredented the country in some way all the picures you have of our contry is the poor side how come you dont have any of the nice views from the city side?? do you mean all the homes are located in the bush and all people live in small huts? |
| 26th May 2006 anonymous | Thanks - From: Goodbye Hellotrain I enjoyed the whole trip and lived vicairiously(sp) also sent it on to friend leaving for Africa this month... thank you thank you... Peggy Stevens |
| 7th May 2006 Jolene | - From: For Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti, Click Elsewhere Just returned from Malawi Africa last week, please keep writting about your trip as I miss Africa already and I would love to live through your travels. Have fun!!! |
| 7th May 2006 Taylor | Great Blog - From: Goodbye Hellotrain Absolutely wonderful blog. I am just finishing university and planning a trip to East Africa for next year and stumbled upon your adventure. Very inspiring! Thank you for your journal. I hope that my adventure will be even half as marvelous as yours. |
| 25th April 2006 John Ullis | Thanks for the adventure - From: Goodbye Hellotrain I liked the last post highlighting the best, worst and etc. It was enjoyable traveling along with you two and will miss your posts. If you get a chance please visit us in Kauai on your way home. Aloha, Uncle John! |
| 16th April 2006 Kate Hildebrand | - From: Goodbye Hellotrain I just started reading your blog and now its ending, but its a great one! |
| 15th April 2006 Pat and Gary Coad | - From: Goodbye Hellotrain Hi Jenny and Randy, We just checked in tonight, the first time since the Christmas holidays. We had no idea you were endng your trip. What a wnderful blog you have provides all of us to read about your trip. Thank you for sharing. Much love to you both. Pat and Gary Coad. |
| 15th April 2006 Pat and Gary Coad | - From: Praise the Lorry! Dear Jenny and Randy, We love reading of your travels. The photo, "Siren at Sunset" is lovely. Much love, Gary and Pat Coad |
| 14th April 2006 Scott | An amazing adventure - From: Goodbye Hellotrain Wow, I can't belive it is over already. 6 months just flies by. It seems like only yesterday that I was laughing with Randy, saying "Yeah, go ahead dude, quit your job and go to Africa for 6 months!", thinking he was only joking! So have you started planning your next worldly adventure, or is attempting to integrate back into the American business culture your next challenge? |
| 13th April 2006 ConMel | Bravo!!! - From: Praise the Lorry! I love this blog, and the one before. Eithiopia is on my mind...... |
| 13th April 2006 Jenny D. | I miss you guys - From: Goodbye Hellotrain I'll miss the Train! It makes me so happy! I even send links to my mom! I've so enjoyed all the stories and pictures. Jenny and Randy, you are wonderful. xoxo |
| 13th April 2006 Sheelagh | confucius (or maybe confused) say... - From: Goodbye Hellotrain May your sleeping bag zippers be joined again soon! :^) |
| 13th April 2006 Fiona | back to the real world now? - From: Goodbye Hellotrain I've enjoyed following your travels and have been inspired to see more on my next trip to east Africa and the Middle East. Are you really ready to get back into the non travelling world? And a great final summary; look forward to a blog from home. 'Hitting real life' As I have only one month left I might be referring to you for some tips! |
| 12th April 2006 Marcus | Hello hello train! - From: Goodbye Hellotrain Wow, that's it?! Well, it has been quite an experience for us subscribers to your blog too! Whether or not at work or at home - between those busy, work filled days - once in a while, but seemingly quite often, we get this message while checking our e-mail: TravelBlog Update: Jenny and Randy, Goodbye Hellotrain (how's this for a run-on sentence) and I click on it and get taken away, for a bit. Sometimes I read all about what an interesting week it has been, and think "Wow that's so cool." Sometimes, and maybe a little more often, I just look at the pictures and think "Wow, that's so cool...I gotta read this later." Your stories have been so well written...thanks for letting us share it with you a teenie-tiny bit. You guys spent $5000 in six months traveling in (nine?) countries - I spent more than that and pretty much stayed in my room; which in itself is a pretty small. Well thanks again for all your adventures, but Kenya can't have you; we want you guys back! And we're glad to finally get to see you so you can tell us your stories in person - although Randy might be extending his trip for a little while longer, so I might have to wait :( Anyway, I guess it's a "goodbye Hellotrain" and a "hello Randy and Jenny" - Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay |
| 12th April 2006 Chista | Sad to see this come to an end! - From: Goodbye Hellotrain Jenny and Randy, We enjoyed reading about your adventures immensely! You made us feel as if we were with you throughout this whole time! I was always looking forward to your next blog and it's in a way sad to see your journey come to an end! On the other hand, it's exciting to see you guys again in person! Have a safe trip back home! And THANK YOU for your wonderful blog! |
| 12th April 2006 Joan and Art Guillet | We enjoyed it!!! - From: Goodbye Hellotrain Dear Randy and Jenny, Thank you for sharing. We always looked forward to hearing from you and are sorry it is ending. You've had a trip of a lifetime, one you will always remember. We wish you both good luck in the future. Have a nice life! Joan and Art |
| 12th April 2006 Sheelagh | hasta la proxima... - From: Goodbye Hellotrain Looking forward to notification of the next blog! From time to time I go back and read all the journals. What an awesome adventure, beautifully described and photographed, by two of my favorite human beings. It would be a shame if there weren't future travels for you to share with each other and the rest of your fans! |
| 9th April 2006 Yvonne + Harry Ruettimann | better than national geographic! - From: Volcano 1, Goma 0 We admire your courage! Thanks for the interesting information. |
| 29th March 2006 Art and Joan Guillet | Wow! - From: Volcano 1, Goma 0 You know, you two are having a lifetime experience that many of us dream about. Good for you! My heart goes out to many of these people, especially the children. Thanks again for sharing. Joan Guillet |
| 29th March 2006 lisa | jenny my love - From: The Other Side of the Fence i miss you so! glad to see that you're doing so well :) morgan tells me you met up with his lady the other day? i think he & i might go swing dancing on wednesday night before he heads back to japan, and i shall surely think of you. xoxo |
| 28th March 2006 hellotrain | re: "beggars on horseback" - From: Tales from Heathens in the Holy Land If you want a rosy picture, flip though some travel brochures. Travelogues are about opinions and individual experiences--and our experience was astounding hospitality for which we were incredibly grateful. We actually tried to give money to those who took us into their cars and their homes, but every single person refused. As for ferries and fraudulent IDs, we always prefer to spend our money on local products and services than on government-owned institutions. Thanks for reading the blog, hope this clarifies. |
| 25th March 2006 Dad | - From: The Other Side of the Fence Rany, Jenny, your shots get better every time. You have a very photogenic eye. Lots of Kodak moments. Keep up the good work. Would like to see more of you guys in the shots. Dad |
| 25th March 2006 Sheelagh | the quality continues! - From: The Other Side of the Fence Every time we read your blog, we think it's the best one yet. And then comes another one and it's the best! |
| 23rd March 2006 S Lopes | Boda boda politics - From: Power Struggles in a Powerless City So I read in an article that Museveni recently dropped a 3-pound monthly tax on boda boda drivers. Apparently, the man is a legend with them. A driver was quoted saying "some people say that when Museveni sees boys with nothing to do, he personally gives them 'boda-bodas' to get them started in life." Aww, seriously, any man that is loved by both the boda bodas and the World Bank must be a good man indeed. I also found amusing that the boda bodas hate Irish superstar Bob Geldof, who apparently said that Museveni should get the fuck out. Responses ranged from "No to drug addicts and rock homos" to ''Geldof - sober up and shut up." |
| 19th March 2006 John Ullis | Keep the journals coming - From: Power Struggles in a Powerless City I just finished reading your journals getting caught up to the current one. I feel like I am traveling with you as I read your posts getting hot, sweaty, dusty, sweaty and tired! While on the bus with you I was thinking could you pay people not to play their music? I hear Robin will be joining you soon as you continue your travels. Stay safe and have a good time as you continue your adventure. |
| 16th March 2006 Susan Ullis | Catching up on your travels - From: Power Struggles in a Powerless City I just finished catching up on your travels since Christmas (I'm behind in everything.) I continue to enjoy your wonderful pictures and delightful tales. I also helps my mood to learn you are, for the most part, staying safe and healthy. Happy trails. |
| 7th March 2006 toby | question...are the guys well endowed over there? - From: Note to Self: Retire Here your wall scaler appears to be sportin' mammaries and short shorts. ---- nice pictures...it really provides a taste of what it's like over there. |
| 5th March 2006 al, england | a rare thing... - From: Goodbye Arabic, Hello Amharic! a rare thing... an interesting blog! Well Done. I cycled through Ethiopia a few years ago and found it bloody hard work! Al www.roundtheworldbybike.com |
| 27th February 2006 Laura Cheung | wigglers - From: For Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti, Click Elsewhere there's nothing like worm-eating to break the ice! Your travel journal entries are just superb and well-written! I enjoy them always. |
| 27th February 2006 Laura Cheung | Yay for Jenny playing soccer in Africa - From: Coconut Chronicles of course, Jenny's team won the soccer game! |
| 23rd February 2006 Hideo and family | Thank you! - From: Coconut Chronicles The kids love your post-cards and we read the blogs to them - what an education you are providing for all of us. Thank you, thank you. Even Hideo is pulled away from "Desperate Housewives" to read your blogs. |
| 18th February 2006 Jenny Diamond | you both rock my world. - From: Coconut Chronicles jenny and randy, you make me proud to be human. |
| 18th February 2006 Janet Doon | Lovely! - From: Coconut Chronicles Great shots;they brought back memories (and the scents)of a trip to Kenya years ago. Looking forward to more.... |
| 17th February 2006 Jeff Guillet | Jenny's Journal - From: Where the Wild Things Are I'm SO glad you got your journal back intact! What a loss that would have been. You two are doing an excellent job of describing your travels. Great pictures, too. I found an article for a website called Blurb (www.blurb.com) that lets you create your own professional looking book. It can even pull the content from a blog like this one automatically. The article and slide show is here: http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0,1205,l=&s=25694&a=171023&po=8,00.asp Good luck! |
| 17th February 2006 Justin Carter | neat. - From: Coconut Chronicles you guys are infinitely awesome for doing this. aly and i are forever jealous. |
| 7th February 2006 Marta Reines | You should write a book - From: Praise the Lorry! Hi Randy and Jenny, It's about time I made a comment! Your descriptions about your travels are truly amazing. I feel as though I am traveling along with you on your adventures. I hope you are planning to turn this into a book...it deserves to be shared with everyone. It sounds like you are having an incredible time. You seem to be learning a heck of a lot about the world. Your dad and I look forward to reading each new blog entry. Take care and stay safe, Marta |
| 1st February 2006 Taylor | GO JENNY AND RANDY! - From: Where the Wild Things Are mom sent me the link, glad to see that you're well and seeing the sights! nice photography! |
| 1st February 2006 Carol Metzker | - From: Where the Wild Things Are Dear Jenny and Randy, I've been following your adventures since the start. What an amazing journey. Some of your stories leave me shaking my head in recognition - extreme poverty is similar worldwide. Other stories leave me with my mouth wide open or laughing out loud. A brothel as a cheap hotel is definitely the most creative reframing I've seen recently! Congrats on the rescue of your journal. Best, Carol Metzker |
| 30th January 2006 Briona Hannan | Jenny and Randy, taking others for a ride in Jordan - From: Tales from Heathens in the Holy Land Are you two serious, free rides, meals,hospitality abound and all you do is moan about Amman being "uneventful" and the cost of a boat ride. Your 'beggars on horseback' using fraudulent ID's in a country striving to keep its head above water. Go home and bum in the USA and see how far you get. |
| 29th January 2006 Jeff | You know what I'd like to see... - From: Praise the Lorry! Pictures of Jenny's sketch and note book. Thanks for the wonderful diaries! Keep 'em coming. |
| 24th January 2006 Trixi Walker | Wow - From: Praise the Lorry! You guys ROCK for the stories and travel details you are posting! It really is awesome and I'm still jealous!!!!! |
| 20th January 2006 Chista | Fantastic! - From: Praise the Lorry! Hi Guys, Happy New Year! Your blog is as wonderfully engaging as always. I can't wait to read about Kenya. I have turned Sam and even my Mom onto following your journeys. I have to say, it's very addictive. Thanks for sharing the fun! Take care! |
| 14th January 2006 peggy | wow - From: Goodbye Arabic, Hello Amharic! Jennys Mom and Dad shared this web site... and now I look forward to your next journal. I think I remember Scott did a Peace Corp tour? Yes... glad you are doing this while you are young so those of us over the hill can sit back and live vicariously... thanks.. |
| 12th January 2006 Aubrey | - From: Goodbye Arabic, Hello Amharic! Great writing! Have you two visited some of the ancient Orthodox churches that are so much a part of Ehiopia's heritage (ie. its national fasting foods, its language)? Several churches are carved into caves and are among the manmade wonders of the world. |
| 26th December 2005 J's Mom | Don't forget the salt... - From: Goodbye Arabic, Hello Amharic! To put on negative comments from people who don't know either of you and don't know what wonderful, caring open-minded souls you are! There's good and bad about every country and place and every travel experience. Thanks for letting us know about the hard parts too. |
| 26th December 2005 hellotrain | A Word or Two From Us - From: Goodbye Arabic, Hello Amharic! We received a nasty comment from an Ethiopian who felt that we'd misrepresented the country through insensitivity and pessimism. In fact--as another commenter suggested--we're enjoying Ethiopia more and more the longer we stay. It's an incredibly beautiful country with a wonderful culture, and most people are genuinely friendly. But it is really challenging sometimes, and we want to share our experience accurately. If the negative seems to outweigh the positive, it's only because it makes a more interesting blog. Rest assured, we're having an awesome time, and we'd come back in a heartbeat. |
| 24th December 2005 Merlin and Belaynesh | 8 and 30 years in Ethiopia - From: Goodbye Arabic, Hello Amharic! Glad you could see a bit below the surface in Lalibela. The longer one is in Ethiopia, the more one appreciates the people and the country. Tella is usually made from barley, not wheat, and it takes more than one try to enjoy it. Great on a hot day. Some kinds are alcoholic, but not too strong. Did you miss some of the sights in Axum? Merlin |
| 24th December 2005 AmandaAcheson | Awesome. - From: Goodbye Arabic, Hello Amharic! You guys are very brave. And I thought I was a good traveller. My god, you must be having the time of your life. :) Amanda |
| 23rd December 2005 NateA | thought Khazneh was CG - From: Tales from Heathens in the Holy Land ...but now I know it really exists. i wonder if this means i'll picture you guys on screen whenever i see that facade in the last crusade. ;) take care. |
| 23rd December 2005 Jeff Guillet | Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! - From: Goodbye Arabic, Hello Amharic! |
| 6th December 2005 Susan Ullis | Simply Amazing - From: Tales from Heathens in the Holy Land Thank you for taking me to Petra. I had no idea....it is ALL so amazing. |
| 29th November 2005 Nikki | You're so brave - From: Tales from Heathens in the Holy Land I can't believe you guys hitchhiked in Jordan! I always love seeing your pictures. It definitely seems like a once in a lifetime experience. You have definitely inspired Chris and I to do something similar. Love you! Nik |
| 28th November 2005 Joan & Art Guillet | We've joined your travels... - From: Tales from Heathens in the Holy Land courtesy of our son, Jeff, who got us caught up to date during Thanksgiving. We are re-living your travels through osmosis. Consider yourselves on our list of "brave travelers". You do the traveling, and we'll come along for free! Just remember, "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." You must be breathless by now! Thanks for sharing. Art & Joan, in Murrieta, California. |
| 28th November 2005 hellotrain | Answers to Your Burning Questions... - From: Note to Self: Retire Here Hey Jeff, we're glad the kids are enjoying the stories! Here are our answers: * Do you speak Egyptian? Do the people in the places you go understand you? * Communication is definitely a bit tricky--many Egyptians and Jordanians speak at least a little English, which is always better than our non-existent Arabic! We use a lot of sign language and have picked up a few handy phrases like "where's the toilet?" and "this food is delicious!" * What's the weather like? Is it hot? * Egypt is hot, no doubt about it. Luckily we're here during the so-called "winter", which means the heat is only scorching instead of fatal. * What's the food like? Do you like Bedouin bread? * The food is, as they say here, "laziza!" Felafel, hummus, and kushari are our favorites. The Bedouin bread is kindof like a big tortilla, flat and sweet and sometimes a little charred. We roll up bread with chopped cucumbers and tomatoes, felafel, and hummus and have Egyptian-style burritos. * How long are you planning to travel? Do you have a particular destination? * We'll be traveleing as long as we can afford to! The less we spend each day, the longer our trip is, which explains the penny-pinching. There's no real destination in mind--just head south through Africa until our life savings is all but drained away...We hope to get as far south as Tanzania, but if we get distracted too much along the way we might not make it past Ethiopia! |
| 26th November 2005 NateA | Did I hear diving spot? - From: Note to Self: Retire Here Yes! another diving spot to add to my list. Hopefully those humble rooms will be available when I check in. Nice view of the Sinai Mountain tops. |
| 24th November 2005 MOM | HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE! - From: Note to Self: Retire Here where is my son? i'm expecting you guys home for turkey! oh well....hope you find good food where ever you are on thanksgiving day! our friends and extended family are keeping up with your blog and are enjoying your travels. we all miss you, even cricket wonders where you and jenny are? |
| 20th November 2005 Laura | - From: Note to Self: Retire Here It's great to live vicariously in such fantastic adventures. I truly enjoy the tales of food, lemondade, milkshakes, and hotels, but I adore the stories of your adventures in humanism. I miss y'all, and keep the travel tales a comin! |
| 20th November 2005 anas | Anas - From: Note to Self: Retire Here |
| 17th November 2005 Brooke | - From: Note to Self: Retire Here Looks amazing!! Jordan should be phenomenal and I hear that Lebanon is also worth a stop. Eat a date for me-BS |
| 17th November 2005 Jeff | Questions - From: Note to Self: Retire Here Fabulous blog! Keep it up! Ok, here are our questions from me and the kids: * Do you speak egyption? Do the people in the places you go understand you? * What's the weather like? Is it hot? * What's the food like? Do you like Bedouin bread? * How long are you planning to travel? Do you have a particular destination? We love to hear from you two. Great writing and I'd love to see scans of every page of Jenny's book. :) |
| 15th November 2005 Susan Ullis | Love the second picture of Kom Ombo Temple - From: Up the Nile, Down the Map Am enjoying reading of your travels. |
| 10th November 2005 Chista | Enchanting Tales! - From: Up the Nile, Down the Map Hi Guys! Nice job with the pictures as usual! I spent some time trying to figure out the napping Carriage Driver's picture! Still not sure if I can tell which way he's facing ... ;o) How about a subject for your next pictures: you and Jenny in Egyptian folklore attire on one of those magic carpets with a camel in the background! Now that's worth framing! :O) In the mean time,take care, enjoy yourselves, and keep up the great work! |
| 6th November 2005 lisa | *mwua!* - From: Up the Nile, Down the Map hey kids, i'm glad you're having such an amazing time (kudos to the colonel!) jenny... it's nanowrimo... ;) |
| 6th November 2005 Sheelagh | you did it again! - From: Up the Nile, Down the Map Another great chapter in your saga! Randy, if one were interested in using some of your photos for the basis of a painting, might one? |
| 4th November 2005 Chista | - From: Wake Up and Smell the Cairo Randy and Jenny, your entries are fantastic! I couldn't stop laughing at the camel story. It reminded me of one of the episodes of "Tin Tin"!! :) It's great to read your adventures. Can't wait to read the next journal. Take care! |
| 4th November 2005 Dad | Looking Good - From: Wake Up and Smell the Cairo Hey Randy, Jenny, you guys are looking good by those tall pointy things. Good to see you. Don't know if Ryan is emailing you, but he is till in Thialand and wants to extend his stay till the 8th or 9th. But he is running out of money. I guess thats why we carry plastic. Your little computer finally died on me so looks like I will have to buy a new one. Need to start saving again. All is well here for the most part. I forwarded your webblog to some of my old buddies. Hope you don't mind. Anyway love your blog, keep it up... Love Dad |
| 3rd November 2005 Nate in SF | go Indy - From: Wake Up and Smell the Cairo i had a great laugh with the indy jones disney ride and shooting darts stuff with your taxi ride. you both are hella brave! |
| 2nd November 2005 Mom and Dad | Kinda like home? - From: Wake Up and Smell the Cairo Loved the camel story! Reminded you of the camels down the hill, eh? Stories and photos continue to amaze, astonish and educate! |
| 1st November 2005 John Ullis | - From: Wake Up and Smell the Cairo I am enjoying the pictures and narratives keep them coming! I feel like I am on the trip with you and am confused, dirty, tired and ready to go home. |
| 1st November 2005 Wendy in Michigan | Wow! - From: Wake Up and Smell the Cairo I was addicted to a blog on this same sight by Bedreddin (I'm wondering if you've read any of his entries), and he hasn't written much lately. I was getting lonely without his blog; but now I have your journals to look forward to. Your blog is extremely well written, objective, and very entertaining. Best of luck to both of you, and keep up the good work. Be safe. Wendy |
| 30th October 2005 Amanda | Simply amazing - From: Southern Hospitality This is fabulous. You guys are doing it RIGHT. My god, I'm jealous! Keep it coming! |
| 30th October 2005 david sheridan | excellent run through of your adventures - From: Southern Hospitality Thanks for the post card from Anatalya and the blogging address which has given us a chance to follow your travel adventures through the pictures and wonderful dialogue. Have fun and keep that inquisitive mind in full swing. All the best to both of you. The Sheridans |
| 26th October 2005 Susan Ullis | Glad you & Kim got together - From: Southern Hospitality It has been fun for me to read about your visits in Turkey. I especially enjoyed reading about your visit with Kim in Antalya. It looks like a very beautiful area by the sea. I'm so glad you got together and enjoyed your meeting. I'll be looking forward to reading and seeing your new adventures in Cairo. |
| 25th October 2005 Jeannette | - From: Southern Hospitality What a great adventure so far! I've enjoyed your writings and pictures. Can't wait to hear about your adventures in Cairo. Be Safe! |
| 25th October 2005 Trixi Walker | WOW!!! - From: Southern Hospitality The pictures and your commentary are WONDERFUL!!! It's the best way to live vicariously through you so keep it coming. It is wonderful to hear about your travels, your impression of things and the pictures are a great add on. I'm sure they don't do it justice, but they make me want to travel!!! Hope you guys are having a great time and enjoying soaking it all up!!!! |
| 23rd October 2005 Anna P. | Thank you for sharing. - From: Southern Hospitality Looks like you guys are having fun! Great pictures!!! Glad to hear from you both. |
| 22nd October 2005 Jeff Guillet | Don't leave us hanging... - From: Southern Hospitality So, why are al the trees pinted white on the bottom? Is tipping customary in Turkey? Why are so many men walking arm in arm? I love your journal entries! Keep 'em coming! |
| 22nd October 2005 Silvio | I've been fooled - From: Southern Hospitality Wow, I can't believe all of your adventures! Did you slay the beach beast? Or did you just fight him but let him live? I can't put into words how duped and cheated I felt when I found out that the prize jewel of all the DVDs that Randell left with me was nothing but an empty box. Yes, I'm talking about "Gumby: 8 full-length episodes." I won't forget this, Randell. Putting my bitterness aside, I hope you two enjoy Cairo! My sister and her husband said that people there would rear-end each other all the time, and that they'd just get out of their cars, scream for a while, and be on their way. I'm curious to hear your impression of the drivers there. |
| 21st October 2005 Brooke | Holy Uka - From: Of Lost Bags and Found Cities Can't believe that you are in the land of Ephesus (You know how I like ruins!!). Have a blast and I want good pictures! |
| 21st October 2005 Chista | Nice Work! - From: Of Lost Bags and Found Cities Wow, Randy! You're quite the Narrator! Who knew?! :O) The pictures are awesome and it looks like you are having lots of fun. Keep updating us. It's great to here from you. Have fun! |
| 20th October 2005 Alicia | Wonderful - From: Of Lost Bags and Found Cities I wish I were there visiting the sites with you. I would love to see this stuff in person. Thank you for sharing your travel stories with us. |
| 20th October 2005 Cathy and Bill Cain | Very Cool! - From: Of Lost Bags and Found Cities Now we can travel vicariously to Turkey and on...great job sharing your adventures with us. Thank you so much! Make my day - take photos of hot peppers where ever you see them. |
| 18th October 2005 David Crain | Very Cool! - From: Of Lost Bags and Found Cities Great photos! Great story line! Great blog page! Great adventure! Thanks for sharing - and be safe and happy. |
| 18th October 2005 Pat Coad | - From: T Minus 2 Weeks Dear Jenny and Randy, Sheelagh sent us your blog address and so we are following your trip with excitement. We will live vicariously through your blogs. Much love to you and we will be excited to receive the next installment. Love to you both, Gary and Pat Coad |
| 17th October 2005 Durga Pydi | Have Fun - From: Of Lost Bags and Found Cities Good to hear from you. It just feels like travelling with you guys, just keep us updated. Its nice to have a free trip :-) |
| 17th October 2005 Ed Summons | Wow! - From: Of Lost Bags and Found Cities Very nice Randy... Thanks for including me. I look forward to reading about your journeys. |
| 17th October 2005 Susan Ullis | Enjoying reading your journal - From: Of Lost Bags and Found Cities Great pictures, too. I'll look forward to following your travels. |
| 17th October 2005 John Ullis | Hey good to hear from you! - From: Of Lost Bags and Found Cities Randy, Thanks for the interesting narrative and great pictures. Reading abut your travels I realize your adventure is for young people and not for Susan and I. It would just to too tough on us! I am glad you are doing some major traveling now at your age. I really am enjoying your writing! We would love to have you visit us here in Kauai,and of course Jenny if your travels take you into the Pacific Ocean. I haven't bought my new Nikon yet but am getting close. Last week we had friends from CA visiting and were expecting Susan's second cousin from Sweden tomorrow. Gosta got a very bad allergic reaction and they will not be coming. We hope when he recovers they will be able to visit us on this little round island. Keep the updates and pictures coming! John |
| 16th October 2005 Amanda Acheson | Amazing photos! - From: Of Lost Bags and Found Cities Wow! It sounds glorious. What a trip already. I love the pictures of the towns and the mosque. Beautiful. Have fun! |
| 16th October 2005 lisa | jenny my love! - From: Of Lost Bags and Found Cities so wonderful to hear from you!! i'm glad to hear that your trip is off to such a great start. & may i just say... that has got to be the most beautiful library i've ever seen *sigh* i miss you! write well & write often (nice sketch in the journal, by the by... your talents astound me) xoxo |
| 16th October 2005 Mike | Great job with the blog - From: Of Lost Bags and Found Cities Keep us posted. |
| 16th October 2005 Scott and Sheelagh | Awesome! - From: Of Lost Bags and Found Cities Great photos, great commentary! What a treat to see and read about your trip in real time. Quite a change from South America in 1978 with no internet and phones far and few between and usually non-functional. Favorite photos: Jenny in scarf, Randy in fez. |
