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| 12th July 2009 Brenda Hughes | New Vietnam - From: A Journey through Vietnam You are right about when you think of Vietnam, you think of Vietnam War. Now you have change my way of thinking on Vietnam. My Dad was there from 1967 to 1968 and very fortunate to have him back in one piece and alive. I would like to have pictures of Da Nang Airbase because my Dad had pictures of the airbase. I want to make scrapbook of his Military life and would like to be able to show the diference then and now new Vietnam. I really enjoying reading your journey and can't wait to hear more. Take care, Brenda |
| 12th July 2009 sharon | pleasant journey - From: A Journey through Vietnam Your lovely trip through Vietnam is very surprising from the image I hold from years ago. |
| 8th July 2009 sharon | panda bears - From: Bargaining in China and an end to my journey through China they look so sweet and cuddly , but I know they are dangerous. I have so enjoyed your journey thru china. see you in vietnam. |
| 23rd June 2009 sharon | love the warriors. - From: Xi'an and the Terracotta Warriors I would have enjoyed Xian, terricotta warriors, dumplings , street food and shopping. " go shopping, go shopping ! " |
| 17th June 2009 sharon | brave one - From: Eating Fried Scorpions and walking on Great Walls I guess eating can be just as challenging as climbing great walls and maybe just as victorious. Great pics |
| 17th June 2009 Leila | Beijing with Oasis - From: Eating Fried Scorpions and walking on Great Walls I went to Beijing with Oasis Overland last year - it is truly amazing there! We are both lucky to have been :) |
| 13th June 2009 sharon | china - From: Beijing a modern city with old things! Looks like a good start to many beautiful new places to see. Enjoy, love the pics |
| 24th July 2008 Troy | Lots of travel... - From: The Pantanal they should have called this trip trains, planes, automobiles and things that float or fly. My butt hurts just thinking about all that traveling. |
| 24th July 2008 Troy | Never seen water that clear... - From: Snorkling the Rio de Prata except for in mom and dads pool. The closet is the frio river at Garner State park. cool pictures. |
| 24th July 2008 Troy | Damn, that rocks - From: Iguaçu Falls looks like blast. I have always wanted to fly in a helicopter. That would be a treat in itself and you get to see the falls, bonus. However, Iam affaid to say it out loud because with my luck it would be in airlife but if I get my choice it be a trip like yours. Have fun and see you soon. |
| 24th July 2008 Brenda Hughes | Mini Niagara Falls - From: Iguaçu Falls The pictures remind me of the Niagara Falls. It's almost identical. Awesome pictures. |
| 24th July 2008 sharon | water falls are so beautiful - From: Iguaçu Falls love , love , love those falls , I think I can feel the mist . so cool ! |
| 22nd July 2008 sharon | great pictures - From: The Pantanal Loved the pictures in the Pantanal, especially the moon. Sounds like a great part of your trip. Loved seeing all the wild life, I would like that part. You looked so comfy in that hammock. So nice of you to share this with us. |
| 16th July 2008 Troy | Its not a story till... - From: Potosi and the Silver Mine something blows up. No one really watchs a car race to see who wins we just want to see the crashes. However, don't go winning a Darwin award by selecting your self out of the gene pool. Have fun and by the way... fire in the HOLE. |
| 15th July 2008 sharon | what were you thinking!!!! - From: Potosi and the Silver Mine I think the lack of oxygen has gotten to you . Holding live dynamite, oh my god . great pictures and story. Stay safe !!! |
| 13th July 2008 Troy | Bus Ride from Hell - From: Salar de Uyuni, Cold Nights, Trains, and a Bus Ride from Hell! well at least it was only 7 hours. Try taking greyhound from chicago to san antonio for 29 hours next to a dude named pepe who just got ouut of prison and wants to open a tattoo shop. not bollivia but sucked all the way. socks for hiking $20 new hiking boots $80 shots and visa too travel $700 guided tour through S. AM. $6500 sitting next smellly locals on nasty broke down bus in Bolivia...priceless for the rest you could have stayed home. Have fun and take lots of pictures. Hint: stay warmer at night by putting on clean dry close(not sweated in) and a winter hat. you will be toasty warm and sleep great. |
| 12th July 2008 Brenda Hughes | - From: La Paz, Bolivia and the World´s Most Deadliest Road Blessed your heart for doing the Bike ride on Death row. And you are alive to tell about it. There no way I would be able to do that for I would have panic. Can't wait for the next journal. I am glad that you are having fun. |
| 1st July 2008 Brenda | OMG - From: Inca Trail, Macchu Picchu, and Cusco Oh my God, I would have never made the 1st hour of this trip. I can see it was worth it for you to make it. Very beautiful pictures and awesome scenery. I almost died when I saw the stone steps. |
| 25th June 2008 Courtney | Awesome! - From: Condors, Canyons, Cities, and 12 Hours of Hell - Oh My! Herb! the pictures you've taken are absolutely beautiful. I have only gotten altitude sickness once, and it sucked! However, I don't think it was quite as bad as you have described. Hope you are having a great time!!!! |
| 21st June 2008 Troy | Not a stunt pilot - From: Mummies and Mysterious Lines Sounds like fun but I guess your not going to be a stunt pilot. |
| 20th June 2008 Michelle(AUNT) | Better you than me - From: Penguins, Poop, and Sand So, you left sandy San Antonio for more sand??? Looks like you are really enjoying yourself except the poop smells. Loved the animals on the rocks. Stay safe |
| 20th June 2008 Troy | Damn, I got excited just reading it. - From: Penguins, Poop, and Sand That sounds like fun. I have always want to go sand boarding and dune buggy racing. However, I too am cleaning out sand, from the house where the kids drug it in. Not as much fun. As for the poop smell, I could have given you that for free right here. Travel on, take pictures and practice krab maga. |
| 20th June 2008 sharon abrams | beautiful islands - From: Penguins, Poop, and Sand Loved those islands, great pictures and you will find sand for a long time. |
| 18th June 2008 Sharon Abrams | and away you go , again - From: City of Lima- A contrast of Old and New Loved the start of your blog to South America, looking forward to more. Pictures are great as always, makes me feel like I'm there. Take care from your number 1 fan |
| 17th June 2008 Brenda Hughes | - From: City of Lima- A contrast of Old and New On the road again!! Oops actually it's country hopping. I am so happy for you to be able to travel the way you do. Once again, great journal and awesome pictures. I wish I can write like that. It is very interesting to read and love to look at your pictures. Have a wonderful time and I guess I better keep your Mom busy til you get back home safely. HA!! |
| 25th March 2008 Jossie | GREAT!! - From: Mexico City - Virgins, Pyramids, and Gods I have to say that you did an excelent job by describing my (amazing but dangerous) city, you almost wrote a brochure!! And let me tell you your photos are incredible. Thanks for your comments and for visiting us. |
| 24th March 2008 Patricia | Beutiful - From: Mexico City - Virgins, Pyramids, and Gods Beautiful, congratulation you did a wonderfull job describing this journey |
| 17th March 2008 rosemarie estrada | my trips to egypt - From: Garbage City, Mohammed Ali Mosque, Khan Al Khalili, and last days in Egypt well good that i looked up about the garbage city and i never went there but i have been to alexandria and cairo and i love it i have met alot of good people and hospitaliy is wonderful yes egypt is a bargain but you have to be careful how you bargain if you have any quesiton on help to make your trip a good one e-mail me |
| 25th June 2007 Julia | This is soooo dang cool!!! - From: Vancouver, B.C. Sounds like you had a fabulouse time! You packed in so much in just a week. Your pictures are beautiful. Welcome back! |
| 19th June 2007 Rosemary | Small Island on the way to Misty Fjords - From: Ketchikan That island is Eddystone Rock. It was made from lava, from what I understand. Glad you enjoyed your Alaska trip - and especially Ketchikan! |
| 6th June 2007 Brenda | - From: Alaska Adventure Starts Thank you for inviting me onto your Travelblog. I will be looking forward every day to read your journal. Since I am not sure that your Mom cell phone will work or not. This way I can let her and all of you know about your dogs. I will be going tomorrow Thursday and on Saturday also one day next week.. For some reason I can not remember one of the dogs name. I know 3 of them - Daisy, Lulu, and Sammy. Anyway, have a great time. |
| 6th June 2007 SANDY BAKSYS | HAVE a GREAT TRIP! - From: Alaska Adventure Starts I look forward to your daily adventures and will keep you all in my prayers!Your Friend, Sandy Baksys |
| 20th November 2006 dadio | haha - From: Pyramids, Museums, and Crazy streets haha |
| 27th July 2006 Aly | name of the Mosque - From: Garbage City, Mohammed Ali Mosque, Khan Al Khalili, and last days in Egypt Just for clarification, the name of the mosque, Mohammed Ali Mosque, was not named after the prophet Mohammed. The name of the Mosque was named after Mohammed Ali Basha who became the ruler of Egypt after killing most of the Turk leadership that had invaded the country. I just returned from Egypt and that is what I learned from both the guide there and any of the tourist books that I read. |
| 18th July 2006 Brenda Hughes | Good Ole USA - From: Back Home Glad to have you back home safe and sound. I really enjoyed all of your journals and wonderful pictures. Thanks for the post card it really tickled me to death. So happy that you had this chance to do this while you can and can't for your next adventure. |
| 5th July 2006 noreen | enjoyed the photos and journal very much - From: Garbage City, Mohammed Ali Mosque, Khan Al Khalili, and last days in Egypt got even more excited about my Egypt trip in Nov.:) I work at Disnleyland...are you a Historian? How cool is that !!! I studied art history for years and tutored a little. How are the prices there? Can you give an idea? Like a taxi ride and trusting the rates etc. Or how about tipping...did you do a lot of it? Ive been to Turkey 3 times and Im still a little intimidated of bargaining :) Can I really see Cairo on a budget? OH ! And do you have any suggestions about booking a hot air balloon ride? Noreen moochacha2003@yahoo.com |
| 2nd July 2006 Anglepie | Sounds great in Petra - From: Petra Hotel sounds like just what you needed after your adventures and Petra itself sounds amazing, Love to see some pictures from Petra on your blog also Hotel pictures. I know all your fans would like that. Great way to end a great trip. Safe journey home, Take care as always , Mom |
| 27th June 2006 Anglepie | incredible - From: Mount Sinai !!!!!! I'm absolutley speechless and so proud of you. What a great personal acomplishment you have attained. You will never forget this your whole life. This lets you know that you can do anything you set your self to do. Bravo, well done . Love and takecare as always , Mom |
| 27th June 2006 Chase N. Tales | - From: Mount Sinai !!!!!! What view.... and 360 degrees... sure looks like it was worth the walk... where are the girls... all I see rocks... Great pictures... |
| 27th June 2006 Chase N. Tales | - From: Crossing the Red Sea to our paradise beach in Sinai Life's a beach... no phone no radio, no TV and from the looks of the beach its... with no people... Guess you has a chance to check out all the girl there... Well be safe stay safe and and enjoy the rest of your trip... |
| 27th June 2006 Brenda | You the Man - From: Mount Sinai !!!!!! Oh my God I couldn't never climb those stairs but I am very proud of you and I laughed out loud when you said that you ran to the parking lost and yell "We are the Champions" I would have done the same thing if I was able to climb all those staris Ha. Once again more awesome pictures. Can't wait for next journal. |
| 27th June 2006 Brebda | Private Beach - From: Crossing the Red Sea to our paradise beach in Sinai You had me scared for little while I would check my emails every day then today I saw 3 emails from you man I was relieved. I was kind of scared to call your Mom to see if she had heard from you but aftaid that she hasn.t. Anyway, it great to have the beach to all yourselves and I really love your 5 Star Hotel ha. What a luxury ferry all the ferry I ever rode was big and slow. You are lucky. |
| 27th June 2006 anglepie | isolation to the max - From: Crossing the Red Sea to our paradise beach in Sinai Well if you wanted to get away from it all that would be it. No phones no tv no people. I guess you now have an idea of how it feels to be lost on a desert island. Love the ferry surprised me how modern it was , I pictured a raft with barrels to sit on. Anyway sounds like paradise but to many hours to get there. Stay safe take care as always, love mom |
| 24th June 2006 Chase N Tales | Tagging - From: Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Medina Habu Temple, and Karnak Woow It looks like the gangs were tagging back then too.... all those cool gang signs all over the walls and the ceiling too... they sure beat the lazy one of today... because they carved them into rock too... Call them Hyogrphics or whatever they still look like gang signs... The size of thes building are big... I wonder how they heateed them... Keep taking cool pictures in all that heat... be safe drink plenty of water... |
| 22nd June 2006 Brenda | More Great Pictures - From: Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Medina Habu Temple, and Karnak Just when I thought I saw most wonderful pictures then you posted even more beautiful pictures. I can't wait for each day to read your journal and see more pictures. I am really happy for you. When your Mom told me about this trip and she was really worried I told her that you will be just fine and it would the trip of your lifetime. In fact, I will call her now to check on her. Take care and have wonderful time. |
| 22nd June 2006 Josh | Nice! - From: The Felucca Journey Begins Wow Herb this place looks like heaven. The award for the most kick ass summer goes to you! |
| 22nd June 2006 Daniel Langner | "Indiana Jones, The Rest Of The Story" - From: The Road to Luxor Herb, ''...with goats eating garbage outside...'' What a setting for crossing from the old into the new... Talk about a paradox... You are amazing; we read and wonder: "when can I go there?".. See you on the FlipSide... Daniel. |
| 22nd June 2006 Chase N Tales | Taxis taxis - From: The Road to Luxor Just not the same as a NY Checker Cab... Safety whats that... Well enjoy the sights sounds and of course the smells of this trip... Take care... |
| 21st June 2006 Brenda | Awesome night - From: The Felucca, Town of Darrow, and Kom Ombo Glad that the night was clear so you can enjoy the views of the stars with the candle light while the Nile is floating - awesome - wish I could be there Ha Have fun also enjoying all your journals |
| 21st June 2006 Brenda | Way a go Herb!!!!!!!! - From: Waiting for my Exodus from San Antonio Don't worry about your Mom she will be ok as long as you keep her posted on this website. I am so happy for you to be able to do this trip of the lifetime. Just be careful and have a great trip. Good Luck - Brenda Hughes |
| 21st June 2006 Anglepie | amayzing - From: The Road to Luxor All your pictures and details are amayzing to see and read. These scenes look like something out of a movie. Be careful you may unknowingly buy a donkey and the van will be more interesting. HA HA. Stay cool take care as always, love mom |
| 21st June 2006 anglepie | relaxing - From: The Felucca Journey Begins Well thats a different kind of cruise, same amenities of sorts. Glad to hear from you again I was wondering how your journey down the Nile went. Did your journal end to soon. Ensa with everything is simple and you can relax. I,m home today Wed. from work. Take care as always , Mom . Love your deck pictures! |
| 18th June 2006 Anglepie | WOW!! - From: Abu Simbel and Phillae Temple Those statues are awesome , do I see a resemblance. Ha Ha. So glad to follow your adventure can't wait to hear about your fellucca cruise. Take care as always, stay dry and safe, Love Mom |
| 18th June 2006 anglepie | The nile and camels - From: Slow Trains, the Nile, and a Nubian Village Well thats a new experience for you camel jockey. Looks like fun. The nile looks fantastic, I can imagine floating down it like in the days of Cleopatra. I think you need a flashlight at night on the boat. Loved your pictures, especially you on the camel. Have fun and take care as always, Mom |
| 17th June 2006 Chase N. Tales | Tri angles and teh Spynx - From: Pyramids, Museums, and Crazy streets They certainly are big... just like this adventure... and I can see that you have plenty of shade, once you put on your hat... enjoy and be safe.... |
| 16th June 2006 Anglepie | Crazy first day - From: Pyramids, Museums, and Crazy streets I'm not sure I could handle the taxi ride or if it is safe in any way. The pyramid must have been an amazing sight. To bad you couldn't get into the bigger one. Hope the train is a safe and fun ride. Look forward to more adventures. Take care as always , love Mom |
| 14th June 2006 anglepie | well done - From: The Western Wall, the Old City, and the Mega Event The end of the first book of your adventure is here. The pictures are great and the food so colorful. I hope your next adventure in Egypt is even better. Be safe , take care as always , Mom |
| 14th June 2006 Chase N. Tales | All that head banging - From: The Western Wall, the Old City, and the Mega Event THe experince was great... you now had a religous moment in your life... Your bubbie would have said after you stopped banging your head onteh wall how good it felt....And you felt good after you stopped she was right... |
| 13th June 2006 Chase N. Tales | Lots to reflect on... - From: Emotional Day in Jerusalem Aren't you glad your living in the USA and never had to know any of the horrors of the world.. yet your a part of it even in todays socity... Even with such a solem day take time to remember... Not every day is a given... enjoy the most of the days you have... And most of all enjopy the trip of a life time... |
| 12th June 2006 Anglepie | Jerusalem - From: Emotional Day in Jerusalem Indeed a very emotional day, but a must if one is to experience history and the lessons learned . The market reminded me of the ones we went to in Turkey, a great experience for you . Love all the pictures saw many more today. Take care as always , Mom |
| 12th June 2006 Daniel Langner | Way to go, Bro' !!!!!! - From: Beautiful Hike, Digging in the dirt, and arrival in Jerusalem I am a bit jealous of my friend; that is so cool to be so far over there... When I was in the Azores for 18 months, we would go cave exploring, on our own, crawling into little places we had no idea of what was behind the next corner... I'm glad you have guides and a hotel... I will be teaching in the Life Skills Unit, the little M.R. kids across the hall... Ms. Gonzalez went to Harlandale Middle School; Mr. Cody went to Kingsborough Middle, down by 410, feeds into McCollum HS... That's about all the news from Camp Woebegon that's fit to print... Herb, way to go; I am so excited for you. This has got to be the neatest way to keep in touch with my traveling friend there is... Keep up the tremendous work; I am so happy for you. We'll all be here when you come in on that big bird to the sleepy little berg of S. A. You are in my Prayers, Daniel. |
| 12th June 2006 anglepie | hiking - From: Beautiful Hike, Digging in the dirt, and arrival in Jerusalem This is a beter workout then the gym for you, think you will be in great shape when you finish playing Indiana Jones , HA HA. Take care as always , Mom |
| 12th June 2006 anglepie | Masada - From: Sunrise on Masada and Paradise in the Desert! The site from Masada had to be amazing , something you will never forget, the pictures are great. You look good in mud , I wish you could bring some home. You had a very great adventure today. Take care as always , Mom |
| 12th June 2006 anglepie | Camels - From: Independence, Assassanation, Beets, Camels, and Bedouins Loved the camel picture , he is quite photogenic. That Bedouin tent sounded like my kind of tent. Take care as always Mom |
| 12th June 2006 Chase N. Tales | Pass the Pepper - From: Sunrise on Masada and Paradise in the Desert! With all that salt... you need to have just a dash of pepper to make the day right... The mud bath well that puts things in the right perspective... Have fun... |
| 12th June 2006 Chase N. Tales | What a veiw... Whew! - From: Beautiful Hike, Digging in the dirt, and arrival in Jerusalem I tired just looking at what you had to climb. As long as young and having fun... then a little gorge like this is easy... Have fun and be safe... |
| 10th June 2006 troy1on | Yes, Rafting - From: Politics and Fun Hello, sound like you are having a blast. You are doing stuff I like to do. I can wait to see pictures from your rafting and hiking trip. Have fun and good luck. |
| 10th June 2006 Michelle(AUNT) | So thrilled for you - From: Old Graves, Arab Villages, and the Night Life! Sue and I are so thrilled that you are realy enjoying yourself. I feel like I am right next to you with the wsy you describe the places you have been. Can't wait to read more. Love & kisses from us. Aunt Shelly & Sue |
| 8th June 2006 Troy | Night Life? - From: Old Graves, Arab Villages, and the Night Life! Part time. Let me know how the partying is in the middle east. I bet you are taking lots of pictures. Up load some soon. |
| 8th June 2006 Troy | I thought babaganoush was a person - From: Let the Journey begin! Sounds like lots of fun. Cant wait to see the pictures. Bring me back some soil from Isreal, if you can. |
| 8th June 2006 anglepie | hello - From: Old Graves, Arab Villages, and the Night Life! We love reading your adventures, thanks for the e-mails, we love hearing from you . Sounds like you are living the bible. Take care as always. Mom |
| 7th June 2006 Rosalind Horowitz | Responding late June 6th - From: Politics and Fun Hi Herb, so happy to hear that you are seeing so much. I've been to a number of the sites that you note, the Dan River, and other locations you have noted. I'm so enjoying the details, so keep writing. You will have a wonderful journal when you return. Be careful and alert. Enjoy and come back safely. Keep us posted on your activities. RH |
| 6th June 2006 Rosalind Horowitz | Aha, you arrived safely - From: What do you do at 35000 feet in the air! Dear Herb, Just read your description of the El Al flight. Glad to see the religious Jews are being friendly and taking care of you. IMAGINE YOU PRAYED SO MANY THOUSANDS OF MILES IN THE AIR! Wow! I hope you are rested up and enjoying your travels. RH |
| 6th June 2006 Rosalind Horowitz | Israel - From: Dorky Hats and Backpacks Hi Herb, By now, you may already be in Israel and relishing the experience of seeing the land and people. Let me know that you arrived safe and sound. Am thinking of you, Rosalind Horowitz |
| 6th June 2006 Ms. Debbie | - From: Let the Journey begin! Please keep sending your input on these sights. Sounds like your having an amazing trip, please describe every sight you see so I can imagine what it looks like . Enjoy and be safe ! |
| 6th June 2006 anglepie | journey - From: Let the Journey begin! Loved reading your first entries since leaving Texas. Sounds like a great adventure already. Safe journeys ahead , looking forward to hearing more, take care ,have fun. |
| 4th June 2006 Misty | - From: Waiting for my Exodus from San Antonio I am so happy that you are finally on your way to a country so rich in history. Don't forget to take tons of pictures and upload them on to the site. Be care, safe, and most of all have tons of fun. |
| 3rd June 2006 Michelle(AUNT) | Wishing you a wonderful trip - From: Waiting for my Exodus from San Antonio I am so glad you are getting to see some of the world. Most people only wish for it and you will get to live it. Everywhere you go there is some danger but we have to live our lives. Enjoy the trip. See where the trees are planted for your grandparents and enjoy your heritage. Love your Aunt Shelly & Sue |
| 2nd June 2006 Troy | Its about damn time, we are tired of hearing it. - From: Waiting for my Exodus from San Antonio Well I hope you have lots of fun on your trip and remember if you see somone wearing a winter coat in the desert you should probably go away. Oh, watch out for sand fleas. |
| 31st May 2006 Rosalind Horowitz | What an adventure! - From: Dorky Hats and Backpacks I just went to your site and see how you've organized. The photos are great and the opportunity before you extra-ordinary. I'm looking forward, with you, to your trip. Hope to send you off with a joyous Bracha (Blessing) on Thursday night. Shalom and L'hitraot (see you soon) Rosalind Horowitz |
| 28th May 2006 Chase N Tales | Have Fun - From: Dorky Hats and Backpacks IF you don't have then do without. But always have your TP with you |
| 26th May 2006 anglepie | living life - From: Waiting for my Exodus from San Antonio Good wishes and lots of luck on your great adventure. Come back safe with tales of the middle east. Keep us posted. |