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| 30th August 2008 Ben | Your Trip - From: El Fin Great adventure you had this summer. I am glad to inform you I read each episode you posted here and brough lots of memories from my travels in these countries. I bet you will come back home feeling like the time stoped in your home town while you were gone. Have a fun fall season and good luck to you. |
| 27th August 2008 Nippy McManus | Good summer traveling - From: Awe in Antigua Hi Jen, We thoroughly enjoyed all your blogs and are happy that you thoroughly enjoyed your travels down there in Central Am. Now it istime to return to USA and school life. I'm sure Mom and Mallory are anxious to see you now after a full 2 months away! So many stories to tell even now, I bet. Take Care, do well in school. We Love You, Gran & Paw-Paw |
| 25th August 2008 Ben | your trip - From: Joys of Juayua Glad you did Antigua and El Salvador. Antigua has a great historical value as it was the capital of the Central America region right after independance before each central american country went on their own. So I think it is a must if you are in the area. I find El Salvador pretty similar to Nicaragua if you ask me, for some reason I find the people of these two countries very very friendly too. I couldnt tell differences from one to another. Guate and Honduras and Costa Rica are little different. Please be safe, good luck to you and keep posting. |
| 16th August 2008 Vickie | Ready to Retiro! - From: Lazy Lanquin Hello Jen, What a beautiful place you've discovered in Lanquin. I'm ready to retire and spend some relaxing time in the hammock and in the pools, too. Your descriptions are wonderful. You should write a travel guide. Take care and keep blogging. TeAmo, Tia Vickie |
| 16th August 2008 jensando | - From: Sweet Shores of Rio Dulce Yes it is true Rio Dulce was amazing and exotic. Rio Dulce is very high up on my list of favorite places that I have visited. And yes there is part of me that is very excited to come home. I am surely going to miss the amazing surroundings and the slowed pace of life here but I miss the summer days of the Northwest too. I am also looking forward to not living out of a suit case for a little while! I hope that you are having a good summer. I'll see you soon! |
| 16th August 2008 Denise | - From: Sweet Shores of Rio Dulce Wow Jen, Rio Dulce looks awesome!! I love your hostel and LOVE the picture of your dugout travelling through the mangroves. It all looks so very exotic! Enjoy the rest of your trip. I'm wondering if you're starting to look forward to coming home. See you soon. |
| 13th August 2008 Gran & Paw-Paw | Hello Jungle Jen! - From: Towering Tops of Tikal Wow, what spectacular photos and your stories about how you got there. We are so eager to see what you will be doing next blog time. You keep finding the such interesting places. Soak it all up and keep enjoying the time there. Love ya, Gran & Paw-Paw. |
| 13th August 2008 Ben | your trip - From: Towering Tops of Tikal If you are in Guatemala you cant not miss Antigua. It is a Most seen city so you should be planning on go there and the sorrounding areas. Fron Antigua you need to head to El Salvador spend couple of days in Santa Ana and around areas go to San Salvador and some towns around before heading home. If you are planning on come home from Costa Rica you can take a ticabus from San Salvador to Costa Rica or you can just switch your fly and leave from El Salvador's Airport. Good luck to you be safe and take care. Adios |
| 2nd August 2008 Becki Murphy | WOW - From: Mayan Ruins Hi Jen, Your Mom shared your site with me this morning and I have to tell you I have had the greatest time getting a glimpse of your travels. My mind left WA and walked down dusty roads to the beach, got on crowded buses & tried to feel the immensity of standing in an ancient temple. Isn't it incredible to leave the US and find out live is so rich without a Starbucks? Enjoy the rest of your travels and keep taking in the everyday life of Central America. P.S. - I LOVE fried plantains |
| 24th July 2008 Nippy McManus | Wish I was there - From: Enchanting Esteli Oh oh oh What beautiful falls and forest! Wish I was there to feel the cool water. It's 100+ here and so hot! What a nice slow pace of life you are having and enjoying. Keep safe, Love, Gran |
| 23rd July 2008 Marty Sandoval | fun in the sun - From: Enchanting Esteli You look and sound like you are having so much fun! I love the pictures and your descriptions are amazing. I can close my eyes and imagine what life must be like there. The waterfall experience looks so incredible. Have fun!!! |
| 23rd July 2008 Marty Sandoval | simple life - From: Terrabona Time Machine I totally get why you are attracted to the people of this village, especially the kids. Your pictures are great and you are obviously having a great time with them. I love the stories of the community and how they welcomed you in with open arms. I hope you continue to find open and honest people that allow you to experience life through their culture. The food sounds yummy too! |
| 16th July 2008 Gran | Bellybutton world - From: On the Road Again Hello Jen, in the bellybutton world and still traveling and touring. We are enjoying your post messages. Seems like you are doing fine and eating well. Is it hot there like it is here in Texas? 97 here today. The beaches of CR were so inviting, wish I was there!Take care and keep on trekking. Love you, Gran & Paw-paw |
| 13th July 2008 Rene | - From: On the Road Again Hi Jen, How was your stay in Costa Rica? Did you travel around much there and were you able to hook up with Melissa and her group there? Now that you are back in Nica do you plan to stay around Managua or are there more long bus rides planned? Sounds like some serious beach time is in order. I'm guessing you're getting a pretty good tan by now. While reading your blog my mouth began to water when you wrote about the food there, it sounds wonderful. Did you get any photos in Costa Rica? We all missed you on the 4th. Mal did set off 2 big blasts in your honor. Next year she is going to be part of the Event Staff!! Jen I think of you every day and wish you safe and happy travels. Love, Dad |
| 9th July 2008 jensando | I Just Can't Wait to be King!! - From: Fun in the Sun That was no easy feat either. To set the timer on my camera and get up there before it went off took some lion like reflexes!!! |
| 9th July 2008 Marty | you crack me up! - From: Fun in the Sun Only you would turn that stump into Pride Log! It is so fitting for you and you have me cracking up. I think I'll watch the Lion King tonight! |
| 8th July 2008 jensando | - From: Fun in the Sun Each country has its own vibe that is difficult to describe. There are definitely many differences and many similarities. Since I was in Costa Rica four years ago and it is a bit more expensive I donīt think that I will be spending as much time here. You can see some of the differences between Managua and San Jose. San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, is a more developed big city with hotels and malls. Costa Rica has a more developed tourist economy and that is often reflected in its cities. I enjoy getting of the beaten path and for that I have found Nicaragua more suitable. |
| 8th July 2008 jensando | - From: Home Sweet Hostel Most of the towns have internet cafes and many of the hostels do as well. However in the small village that I was in in the beginning of the trip there was no internet. It kind of depends on how much of a tourist spot it is. |
| 8th July 2008 jensando | - From: Home Sweet Hostel Yeah I met a few people at the hostel for the few hours that I was there. I met one girl from London, one from Italy, and two from Canada. It is good to talk with them about where they have been and what they have enjoyed. When I was in San Jose I strolled around downtown and went to the market it was a great place to people watch and experience the bustle of the city. |
| 7th July 2008 Ben | about your trip - From: Fun in the Sun So I have been reading your blog since you were in Nicaragua. Sounds like good places to visit if you like the natural views. But how would you compare Nicaragua and Costa Rica? are they very different or are they quite the same? Please write more and post more pictures is alway fun to see the stuff you are seeing there. Be safe and Adios. |
| 7th July 2008 Sarah Raffuse | - From: Fun in the Sun Hi Jen! I love reading about what you are doing down there! It sounds like you are having a great time- make sure to soak up some sun for me! Love Cousin Sarah |
| 6th July 2008 Tia Vickie | Hola Sobrina! - From: Home Sweet Hostel Que paso? Como estas? Que aventura maravillosa! OK, that exhausts my brain. Back to Ingles. Sounds like a wonderful trip. Muchas gracias for sharing your adventures with us. Can't wait for the next installment. Do the small towns have internet cafes? Cuidado y buena suerte, Jen! Te amo, Vickie and the Tesmers P.S. Feliz Cumpleanos a su MaMa, Marty! |
| 4th July 2008 Pat | Woo Hoo - From: Home Sweet Hostel Hey I thought you were visiting the belly button of America. Sounds like a great trip! Dale, a friend from work was there this spring. He recomends the mountain rain forest area. |
| 4th July 2008 Rene | You Rock!!! - From: Home Sweet Hostel Jen, You Rock!!! What an amazing adventure you are having. Thank you so much for letting me be part of it via this blog. All is well here, Jan, Mal and I are going to Kim and Alexs' for fireworks today. I will tell them HI for you and pass on this blog site. I am so proud of how well you handle the challenges you may encounter and truly make the most of every day. You are a remarkable daughter, friend, traveler, citizen of the world and US ambassador. I hope the remainder of your journey is as wonderful and provides many more experiences to share. All my love, Dad. |
| 4th July 2008 Gran & Paw Paw | Great to read your blog. - From: Home Sweet Hostel Your blog is wonderful. Your feet were made for traveling and that's just what you doing! Great going Jen!We are happy for you and we are looking at our map and reading about Nac. and CR too. Soak it all in and take care, Love Ya, Gran & Paw-Paw |
| 4th July 2008 Marty | cool place - From: Home Sweet Hostel The hostel looks so cool. I love all the brightly painted rooms. I can just picture you hanging out in the hammock. Have you met any people there? What are you up to in San Jose? I am soooo excited for your experience! Love you. Mom |
| 4th July 2008 Mallory Sandoval | cool hostel!! - From: Home Sweet Hostel Hey jen! long time no talk to! that seems like a pretty exhausting day! The hostel looks like it is a pretty cool place (pot smell and all) I hope that you are having a peachy keen good time down there and tell Monda that I said Hi!!! I am going to Kim and Alex's for the 4th and I will tell them to light a fire cracker for you. hope you have more awsome adventures to come and that more good luck comes your way!! love Mal |
| 2nd July 2008 Denise | - From: Solo Adventures Wow Jen! I am soooo proud of you and so happy that you are having this experience! And a little jealous too. : ) Your story of Manuel beautifully illustrates one of the best things about foreign travel -- human connection. |
| 2nd July 2008 Marty | Wow! - From: Solo Adventures What an awesome adventure! I am so proud of you. Take care and travel safely. Say 'hi' to Monda and the kids. |
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