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| 15th November 2009 michelleandkev | Diem Family - From: Kev saves the day in Hoi An Yes it was the same family but I don't actually have an email for them. I can however check with our friend who introduced us to them to see if he has their email. I'll let you know. Michelle |
| 15th November 2009 peter evans | Diem Family - From: Kev saves the day in Hoi An Is that the same Diem Diem that run a small travel Agency in Hoi An? - I wanted to contact the nice young lady there who gave me a birthday present of a silk tie - it was a radom act of kindness and I would love to thank her - I never got a chance as the gift came via a travel friend and I didnt get it until we were climbing into a taxi to leave> I hope you have an email for Diem Diem Many Thanks |
| 11th November 2009 michelleandkev | Good to hear from you bro! - From: Our man in Tokyo! Yes, it was GREAT to see our darling Ross again. I'm sure he'd love to see you in Japan! What's been happening in the old dart? M xx |
| 11th November 2009 michelleandkev | Hair today - gone tomorrow! - From: Our man in Tokyo! Glad you like my "au naturale" hair! And we're expecting you in Oz next year now - just me an inch and I'll take a mile!!! Or should that be give me a cm and I'll take a km!! M xx |
| 11th November 2009 Rachel Everson-Crane | Great to see your happy photos! - From: Our man in Tokyo! Hi Michelle and Kevin, Lovely to see the photos of you both reunited with Ross - you all look so well and happy! Loved the blog - especially the poem Nameless but Beautiful. Reading your wonderful blogs makes me want to go travelling again! All our love, Rachel, James, Jake, Helena and Sam x x x x x PS I think you hair looks great!x |
| 11th November 2009 Neta | - From: Our man in Tokyo! Michelle, you and Kevin look so happy, when you finally got to hug Ross. He looks very fit and happy |
| 10th November 2009 Bob Bellamy | one up - From: Our man in Tokyo! Kev i think you are doing better than me i am in Da Nang ,have been leaping around Vietnam for over two weeks with one to go (still having fun ) Bob |
| 8th November 2009 stewybaby | I have been following your blog - From: Our man in Tokyo! Hi Kevin & Michelle , this is the one i have been waiting for , your reunion with Ross . Great pictures ! Take good care of yourselfs & give my love to Ross & the rest of the Family . . . . . . . . stewybaby |
| 7th November 2009 James | Great to see you still having fun - From: Our man in Tokyo! Hi Michelle and Kevin great to see you both still travelling and having fun (Kev beer in hand). Ross is huge! He must enjoy Tokyo! We're heading home tonight from Barbados, back to raining , cold , dark Blighty.....we love it! Hope to see you in 2010 Best wishes\\James , Rachel et al xxxxx |
| 2nd November 2009 Col and Ellen | Best wishes - From: Reunion in Hiroshima Dear Michelle and Kev, Thanks for keeping us uptodate, great reading. Sounds like your having a great time seeing the sites and catching up with your friends. Say hi to Ross and Family for us. Best Regards Col and Ell. |
| 1st November 2009 Stefania | Holmes - From: A little "peace" of Nagasaki SErvice went off well and well attended.Keith Suter and I both spoke briefly plus family and church friends. Glad to hear of your trip. Always sounds interesting .I went Nagasaki in 1988 or so to an IPPNW Conference starting at Hiroshima. Lovely trip, yes we saw lots of schooies. Amazing to consider the damage done. Hope we never see another such bomb lrt off Stefania |
| 1st November 2009 Jeanne Eve | - From: A little "peace" of Nagasaki Hi Michelle, Always enjoy reading your blogs and dicovering where you are! Just returned froim England visiting family and friends with detours to Prague and Locarno. See you on your return for coffee and catch-up. Happy travels to you and Kev. Cheers, Jeanne |
| 31st October 2009 Neta | - From: “Ring the bell and run like hell” - the joys of ancient Nara I love the autumn foliage. |
| 29th October 2009 Neta | - From: Kyoto - city of temples, shrines, green tea ice cream and school-children galore Hello Cavanaghs, hope your trip is going smoothly. Photos are beautiful as always. N xx |
| 27th October 2009 Beryl Stephens | Hi - From: Kyoto - city of temples, shrines, green tea ice cream and school-children galore Hi Michelle, I can't believe your holidaying again - good on you both. Loved your photos and script - have a great time. Beryl |
| 27th October 2009 Sappi | welcome! - From: Kyoto - city of temples, shrines, green tea ice cream and school-children galore Michelle and Kevin! Welcome to Japan!! Looking forward to see you guys soon* hugs |
| 15th September 2009 michelleandkev | Rearsby - From: Friends and family - more trips down memory lane! Fantastic to hear from you. Rosemary Pizer lived two doors up from us & Charlotte Shippam (now Charlotte Cook and living in the house we grew up in) is my baby sister!! Talk about six degrees of seperation!! M xx |
| 14th September 2009 anne odea | living in rearsby - From: Friends and family - more trips down memory lane! i livedby in rearsby in the 60s for a short while with my sisters jane and jill dad worked in the aircraft factory in gaddsby and we lived in thw wooden bungalows on broome rd broome lane long days of playing out in the sun and climbing up the hill at the back of the house friends i recall are rosemary pizza charlotte shipham michelle andrea phillipa grant my name anne douglas good days to remember love anne |
| 6th September 2009 michelleandkev | Gold State coach - From: “They're changing guards at Buckingham Palace” I trust the photos I sent have helped. M |
| 14th August 2009 vicente | gold state coach - From: “They're changing guards at Buckingham Palace” I´d like to find the front panel of the gold state coach or a copy of it,trying to make a model of this coach.i have the 7 pictures of the coach except the front picture.Any help would be great.thanks |
| 22nd June 2009 miriam dvl | - From: Cambodia needs you!! thank you both, very interesting. and nice photos. greetings miriam bros. |
| 19th June 2009 michelleandkev | Blogging! - From: Cambodia needs you!! I'm addicted to it now!! Danger, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder - can't see that I ever see it!! M xx |
| 19th June 2009 michelleandkev | Wanderlust again! - From: Cambodia needs you!! Good to hear from you. We must get together for a cup of coffee and a chat one fine day. Let me know what you think. M |
| 18th June 2009 Jeanne Eve | wanderlust again! - From: Cambodia needs you!! Hi Michelle, Good to read you're wandering the world again. Thanks for blog. Enjoy your writing style. All the best. Cheers, Jeanne |
| 17th June 2009 James | Enjoyed your blog - From: Cambodia needs you!! Hi Michelle and Kev I really enjoyed your well written blog and the photos. What an awful pity about the lack of tourists...on an area thats survival depends upon it so much. Your comments about the traffic system....ie no apparent rules! Albeit an implicit understanding...especially in Vietnam, remind me of a traffic trial in a town in the UK where there have switched off several sets of traffic lights at some crossroads......! This followed a period of improved traffic flow when the lights had broken down recently. Hence, they realised they were better off without them! What a great idea. However, "health and safety" rules and regulations will stop this from spreading....it is killing our society. Even the head of a major safety organisation has said it's gone too far! Anyway, enjoy your dangerous, but fantastic trip. Best wishes James |
| 15th June 2009 michelleandkev | More memories! - From: Halong Bay Kev must have a new woman I see - my name's Michelle!! I'll be doing a blog about Siem Reap probably tomorrow. Kev & I both think you'd love it here. We'll be home on Thurs & I'll email you then re the photos and money to Hanh but it's all been sorted. M xx |
| 15th June 2009 James UK | More memories - From: Halong Bay Hi Karen and Kev...really enjoyed your blog. It brought back wonderful memories of our Halong Bay trip. The lady in your photos selling chocolate, biscuits and treats from her boat is the same one that came to our boat! Small world! We're looking forward to your views on Siem Reap as we missed this out reluctantly. Best wishes James |
| 15th June 2009 Neta | Halong Bay - From: Halong Bay I just love the photos, it is really a beautiful place. |
| 13th June 2009 michelleandkev | Weather - From: Trains, planes, taxis,boats & motorbikes!! Kev's looking forward to getting back to the cold - I'm not so eager. It's always good to get home but I'm really not looking forward to the cold weather. Brrrrr. M xx |
| 13th June 2009 michelleandkev | Motorbikes - From: Trains, planes, taxis,boats & motorbikes!! Of course! I'd forgotten you rode motorbikes. I have been on the back of one - many years ago one of my boyfriends had a motorbike - I did have a go riding it myself but my main memory is how heavy it was! Lots of love. M xx |
| 11th June 2009 Charlotte Cook | Riding pillion - From: Trains, planes, taxis,boats & motorbikes!! All very exciting. But if you thought riding pillion on a scooter is thrilling get yourself on the back of a big motorbike and it will take your breath away. Vietnam looks a fasinating place. |
| 11th June 2009 Neta | Weather - From: Trains, planes, taxis,boats & motorbikes!! Chao da Michelle & Kev, enjoy the heat, because its freezing back here, snow & sleet at the mountains Oberon & Lithgow and thats where the wind is coming from. xx |
| 11th June 2009 michelleandkev | Vietnamese people - From: Kev saves the day in Hoi An Not just in Hoi An but everywhere we go the people are so friendly and welcoming - love them! M xx |
| 10th June 2009 James | Thanks for the reminder... - From: Kev saves the day in Hoi An of how beautiful the places and people of Hoi An are. The photos are great! It's so good to see you and Kev with our friends. It will have meant the world to them. Thankyou also for letting everyone know what a special cause this is. Enjoying your blogs. Best wishes James UK |
| 9th June 2009 michelleandkev | G'day - From: Memories of the past! Fantastic to hear from you. I do hope everything is going well with you. We'd love to see you again - you're welcome any time. Do keep in touch. M & K xx |
| 9th June 2009 Simona | - From: Memories of the past! Dear MIchelle and Kevin, thank you very much for sharing all your experiences with me. I miss Australia very much. Best Wishes and hugs from Munich, Germany, Simona |
| 7th June 2009 michelleandkev | Hanh - From: Kev saves the day in Hoi An I apologised profusely for leaving the parcel in Vung Tau - still feel terrible about that - I arranged for Dung to email me once she receives it. Hanh asked that it be posted to the workshop. We were VERY impressed - such lovely girls!! M xx |
| 7th June 2009 rachel | Lovely to see your photos of Hoi An and workshop - From: Kev saves the day in Hoi An Thanks! Love Rachel x |
| 7th June 2009 Norma | Thanks for the sharing! - From: Memories of the past! Dear Michelle, Thank you so much for the privilege of being on your list. I absolutely love your blogs. It gives me such pleasure to shre in some way withyoru wonderful journeying. The Pictures are lovely. Have a great time and do not worry about the downers nad forgetting that is part of the fun. Norma |
| 6th June 2009 michelleandkev | Toolshop! - From: Good Morning Vietnam Nice to know I'm not the only one who makes those sort of boo-boos!! Hope it's not too cold in Sydney - it's hot and steamy here. M xx |
| 6th June 2009 Neta | Bookshop - From: Good Morning Vietnam Michelle, just read the blog again and saw the shop was a toolshop not bookshop, now makes sense. |
| 6th June 2009 Neta | Buildings - From: Good Morning Vietnam Hi Michelle & Kev, lovely to get your blog. I loved the French Architecture. Where were the books in the book shop? |
| 6th June 2009 michelleandkev | Happy days! - From: Good Morning Vietnam Fantastic to hear from you - do give our love to all the gang! We too love to reminsce on all the fun we had which was made more so by the great company we kept. And we're still waiting for a visit from any or all of you!! M & K xx |
| 6th June 2009 michelleandkev | Bread! - From: Good Morning Vietnam Great to hear from you. About to try some more of the delicious bread - off to breakfast shortly! See you soon. M xx |
| 6th June 2009 michelleandkev | Hoi An - From: Good Morning Vietnam We're off to Hoi An today - really looking forward to meeting Hanh and the others! Will keep you posted. M xx |
| 5th June 2009 James | Good Morning Vietnam! - From: Good Morning Vietnam Hi Michelle and Kev...great to read your blog and see the pics. You really capture the contrasts and contradictions of wonderful Vietnam. Keep them coming! Best wishes James |
| 5th June 2009 rachel | Glad to see you've arrived safely.. - From: Good Morning Vietnam We wish we were going to Hoi An with you - give our love to all the ladies in the women's workshop particularly Hanh and Nhat. Have fun Rachel, James, Jake, Helena and Sam xxxxx |
| 5th June 2009 Jacqui | on the road again? - From: Good Morning Vietnam Hi Michelle! Hi Kevin! I would have thought last year's trek would have earned at least a year off before hitting the road again! How lovely to hear from you again and thank you for including me on your blog - Bill, Wendy, Karen and I still chat about our cruise a year ago...maybe we'll meet up on another one some day!! Enjoy the rest of your trip! Cheers, Jacqui |
| 5th June 2009 Saumya | Traffic - From: Good Morning Vietnam The comments on Traffic reminded me of Traffic at home in Sri Lanka; excpet that the cycles would be replaced by cars; and driver's weaving their way, in and out of lanes! Beautiful Architecture. The bread is supposed to be superb, as a result of the French influence. Another 1st Saturday movie show please!! Enjoy and see you back safely. Love Saumya |
| 28th February 2009 michelleandkev | The kids' inheritance - From: Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi & Pompeii - Bellisimo! Must admit I'm ready to use some more of it. But another round the world trip won't be happening this year - need the economic situation to get a bit better! But happy memories indeed!! M xx |
| 11th February 2009 liliram | Don't we all love Positano? - From: Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi & Pompeii - Bellisimo! Just came across your blog. Nice writing, superb hairdo! It's been months since your trip to the Amalfi Coast, but I bet the happy memories linger. So, how are you doing spending the kids' inheritance? Lol. |
| 17th August 2008 michelleandkev | Thanks Sue! - From: Home Sweet Home! Do let me know how you enjoy Alaska - we loved it!! M |
| 16th August 2008 goodsue | Great blogging - From: Home Sweet Home! I enjoyed your blogs. I was searching for Alaska blogs--a friend and I are going there soon--and found yours. I got involved in your trip and read more than Alaska. You're right, travel is addictive. Guess that's why it's called the travel bug. Thanks for sharing all your good photos and comments. |
| 7th August 2008 michelleandkev | HK memories - From: Hong Kong and a visitor from Tokyo !! We hope to see you and John over in Oz - with a stop-over in HK on the way!! One hour and ten minutes & we'll be airborne!! M xx |
| 7th August 2008 Charlotte Cook | H.K. memories - From: Hong Kong and a visitor from Tokyo !! What memories came flooding back seeing H.K. Many new buildings but still could recorgnize places and names. And of course the birth place of Nick, (Nicholas) Thanks for that! You'll be safely home by now, I should think? Regards, your sister Charlotte |
| 5th August 2008 michelleandkev | Oops! Made a boo-boo!! - From: Hong Kong and a visitor from Tokyo !! Sorry James - we are on a Round the World in 89 days trip!! M xx |
| 4th August 2008 michelleandkev | Around the world - From: Hong Kong and a visitor from Tokyo !! Well it will be 59 days by the time we get home. And presumably I'll find it hard not reporting on what we are doing once we get back!!! When's your next trip to Oz? Love to all the Everson-James family. M xx |
| 4th August 2008 michelleandkev | G'day Ben & Cathy - From: Hong Kong and a visitor from Tokyo !! Can't wait to see you both when you are in Sydney - I'll contact you once we get home so we can organise it. I hope we've not forgotten how to cook - but we'll manage I'm sure!! M xx |
| 4th August 2008 michelleandkev | Sean - From: Hong Kong and a visitor from Tokyo !! Really looking forward to meeting up again with you and the lovely Pauline. M xx |
| 4th August 2008 James | Around the world in how many days? - From: Hong Kong and a visitor from Tokyo !! Hi Michelle and Kevin I've really enjoyed reading your blogs and seeing your great pics. You'll be able to make a great album from what you've posted. How many days were you travelling? |
| 4th August 2008 Sean | Harry Viderchi that Italian Bloke - From: Hong Kong and a visitor from Tokyo !! Michelle and Kev That seemed like a whirlwind run through Italy but you took plenty of photos. You weren't able to get a blessing from the Pope because he was in Sydney. Not only the genitalia removed from the male statues but most of the old buildings renamed after various Popes. And now its almost at an end - see you soon. Sean |
| 4th August 2008 Ben and Cathy | gday - From: Hong Kong and a visitor from Tokyo !! Hello to both of you! Looks like you have been having a good trip lately. I haven't kept too much on what you two have been up to but Ross keeps informing of you of where you have been and I have been looking at random pictures from time to time. Anyway Ross said it was OK for us two to have dinner with you both when we get to Sydney! That's very nice of you... we are finally in Australia after living more than two years elsewhere, are in Melbourne now but am off to Sydney in a few days, then back to Sydney for a couple weeks at around Aug 17 or so. Anyway hope we haven't blabbered on too much... take care, cya later. |
| 3rd August 2008 michelleandkev | Troy and his new bride - From: Hong Kong and a visitor from Tokyo !! Great to hear from you - give our love & congratultions to Troy and his wife. Trust you are enjoying your travels. We look forward to getting together in Oz. M xx |
| 3rd August 2008 Col and Ellen | - From: Hong Kong and a visitor from Tokyo !! Dear Kev and Michelle, Have been following your trip, did not realise you were going to be away so long. Wow, what a trip you guys have had, some great stories on your site.We are in Malmo, Sweden at Troy and his new Brides house, they are in Croatia on a honeymoon. We are off to Berlin tonight. Troys Wedding went well, Melanie and Peter are sitting in HK airport at this time getting ready to return to Aus. Carissa went back home last weekend. Best Regards and will catch up in Aus on our return. Col and Ellen |
| 2nd August 2008 michelleandkev | Thanks Emily! - From: Lost in the Sistine Chapel - Arrivaderchi Roma! I'm looking forward to you two visiting us in Sydney to share some ice cream and much more!! M xx |
| 1st August 2008 emily | To much fun - From: Lost in the Sistine Chapel - Arrivaderchi Roma! Hi there Auntie & Uncle, You both look like your having far to much fun, i bet you don't want to stop travelling. You'd better pray in one of those chapels for more ice cream if Uncle Keven will let you. Keep the stories coming. Yours Truely Niece Emily (England) |
| 31st July 2008 Margot | - From: Lost in the Sistine Chapel - Arrivaderchi Roma! You two look very fit, healthy and happy in the photos - a good effort after so long on the road and the gargantuan effort of all these blogs - not long now till you are home again - where has the time gone! Looking forward to seeing you both. Margot x |
| 31st July 2008 Neta | New do - From: Lost in the Sistine Chapel - Arrivaderchi Roma! Michelle, I love the new hair do, very becoming |
| 26th July 2008 michelleandkev | Running out of steam - From: Firenze - city of art, museums, churches, market stalls & leather! Definatley winding down Sean. I thought after posting that last blog that I was sounding rather cynical. Agree David is great - just wonder why there has to be so many copies - I must be getting a bit jaded!! Missing you, all other friends and family!!! M xx PS you can keep the moon! |
| 25th July 2008 Sean Gavin | The Honeymooners - From: Firenze - city of art, museums, churches, market stalls & leather! Do you want to go to the moon Alice Michelle did I see some slight indication that you might be running out of steam - you two have kept up a ferocious pace that even Cadel Evans in the Tour De France would be envious of - the statue of David in the Accademia is spectacular. Sean |
| 24th July 2008 michelleandkev | Sean - From: “Japan must be empty” Kev said 'because he looks after me!!' - from this perspective it's the other way around!! M xx |
| 24th July 2008 Sean Gavin | Jackie Gleeson - From: “Japan must be empty” To the honeymooners - once a knight is enough - in madrid Not a toy boy from Geneva for Michelle - and elvis has just left the room Lake Como brought back memories - did you get a chance to take the ferry on the lake to Bellagio and Venice - getting lost is half the fun - did San Marco square flood while you were there Love the blog and the photos - don't know how you keep up Sean |
| 22nd July 2008 Neta | - From: Lago di Como - that amore! Bellissimo - enjoy Venice |
| 22nd July 2008 Margot | - From: Graffiti leads to Zürich I was just about to send a query as well Michelle. See what happens when you set a precedent with all those blogs. Como is just a dream isn't it - you can hire that house and we can all come over. Margot x |
| 21st July 2008 michelleandkev | Don't worry Neta - From: Graffiti leads to Zürich All's wsell - we've only been kidnapped by aliens in Florence!! We decided internet access was too expensive in Venice - that's all. Thanks for your concern. Lots of love. M & K xxxx |
| 21st July 2008 Neta | Where are you - From: Graffiti leads to Zürich Michelle your blogs have stopped, where are you, are you ok |
| 15th July 2008 michelleandkev | Pauline - From: Loneliness of the long distance driver They're be an exam when I get back!! Just kidding!! - but we are going to have the usual suspects over for a BBQ as soon as the dust settles. You're one of them - but lucky for you we aren't actually bbqing the suspects themselves !!! M xx |
| 14th July 2008 Pauline | - From: Loneliness of the long distance driver Really enjoying the blog and have a great history lesson into the bargain. |
| 12th July 2008 neta | Iced Coffee - From: Loneliness of the long distance driver I did love the iced coffee in the previous blog. |
| 11th July 2008 James | Very funny!! - From: Flamenco, Alhambra & Gypsies! What great pics...again! I spat my breakfast out with laughter when I saw Kev's Iced coffee...I can imagine his look and reaction...brilliant! |
| 8th July 2008 michelleandkev | Memories - From: Ole, Ole, Ole - Nadal wins the Wimbledon Mens Singles Glad to have brought them back for you. Trust all is well. M xx |
| 8th July 2008 margot | Oh what memories.... - From: Ole, Ole, Ole - Nadal wins the Wimbledon Mens Singles Isn't Cordoba the most beautiful place Michelle - the cathedral is really something to behold....makes me want to go back to Spain sooner rather than later. Luv Margot |
| 7th July 2008 michelleandkev | Neta - From: Wonderful wonderful Copenhagen! Well us two beautiful girls should go bike riding together when we get back! M xx |
| 7th July 2008 Neta | Memories - From: Wonderful wonderful Copenhagen! Your wonderful photos brought back many happy memories from our visit there two years ago. Don't you love those beautiful girls wizzing around on their bikes. |
| 3rd July 2008 michelleandkev | Neta & Bob - From: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) Can't wait to get together when we get home and hear about all your travels in Italy. I intend to give Shane a ring in Ystad tonight as I don't think we'd have time to go to Sweden so will have them over for a BBQ when we get home. M xx |
| 3rd July 2008 Neta | - From: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) Hi Michelle & Kev, have really enjoyed reading your travel blogs since our return. |
| 3rd July 2008 Norma | Hamburg and on! - From: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) I am so grateful to be on this journey with you, although in a virtual way. I loved your comments about peace and solar power. Are you getting excited about coming back home? That is as great a thrill as leaving. Thank you for including us. Norma and John Tracey |
| 2nd July 2008 James | Great photos... - From: Ole, Ole, Ole - Spain wins Euro 2008!! Hi Michelle and Kev....I was so pleased Spain were the winners...deservedly so! Ole!!! We went to Paris last year and had an amazing time....it is a fantastic place....BUT we gave up queueing after 1 hour when I worked out how long it would take to get to the top! xx |
| 2nd July 2008 michelleandkev | Copenhagen - From: Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome to Berlin Thanks for the advice - will take it on board. One of our son-in laws is Danish and we'll be spending some time with his family. It was the Princess Mary story all over again when Katherine & Thomas got together - except they are better looking than Mary & Frederick!! |
| 2nd July 2008 Noella | Give my love to Copenhagen - From: Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome to Berlin Hi, Saw your next point of call is Copenhagen, probably my favourite people and city; make sure you visit Tivoli Gardens. Danes are very like Australians; they are quite mad, love the outdoors, sailing, BBQ's etc and their skill in textiles, metal and timber has to be seen so check out Den Permante and the Hans Hansen and Georg Jensen shops and museum on the 'walking street'; but curb your wallet if you can! The little green monster is alive & well! Noella |
| 1st July 2008 michelleandkev | Monet - From: Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa - just a cold and lonely lovely work of art! L'Orangerie was closed the last time I was in Paris so I know how you felt - that's why I was so excited to see it this time. M xx |
| 1st July 2008 michelleandkev | World Cup? - From: Ole, Ole, Ole - Spain wins Euro 2008!! Thanks Nic - will fix that up!! I think you'd notice somewhat of a change in Berlin. Love from us both - missing you all but having a great time. M & K xx |
| 1st July 2008 Nicola | Not the world cup - From: Ole, Ole, Ole - Spain wins Euro 2008!! Hi Mum, Actually Spain won Euro 2008 not the world cup. Looking forward to hearing all about Berlin, it's almost 25 years since I visited it. Say hi to Kevin for me. Love Nicola |
| 1st July 2008 michelleandkev | envious - From: Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa - just a cold and lonely lovely work of art! so great to hear from you - you are so right. looking forward to getting together in person some time in the future. m xx |
| 1st July 2008 ann | envious - From: Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa - just a cold and lonely lovely work of art! how wonderful to see all those wonderful masters in the louvre, I would love to go back again take my time,as for the ceilings, one needs to lay on your back to take them in, like the stars at night. thankgoodness we still have those old masters and wonderful art for us to still enjoy, for all those who read this, make an effort in your life time to go see them for yourselves. the photos are great Michelle, even living in New Zealand, we are only a click away from reminder us of the times we were lucky enough to visit ourselves. Ann |
| 1st July 2008 Noella Muir | Monet and Picasso - From: Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa - just a cold and lonely lovely work of art! Ah, you lucky people. When I visited Paris about 7 years ago L'Orangarie was closed for restoration as it was each time my daughters visited Paris so I and they are green with envy. I loved Musee Picasso (sorry Kev) though I do admit that sometimes you have to work hard to understand what he is getting at. The Louvre is huge and mind boggling in its beauty-again GREEN is the colour of the moment. Continue to enjoy that most beautiful of cities. Cheers Noella |
| 30th June 2008 michelleandkev | Great War graveyards - From: The war to end all wars - if only. Who wouldn't come away a pacifist? Great to hear from you again. m & k xx |
| 30th June 2008 James | Respectfully yours... - From: The war to end all wars - if only. What a great travelblog! I have really enjoyed reading this and looking at the photos. I have been to the same places and witnessed the same contrast between now (Beauty, calm and tranquil) compared to then (Danger,noise,dirt and death). The graveyards are spectacular! It really surprised me ...how well kept they are. They attempt to have colour from plants/flowers all year round. I'm glad you got there....the Australians played an important part and are well remembered. KIT xxx |
| 28th June 2008 michelleandkev | Terminal 5 - From: Vive la France!! Well NC is probaby not as well bahaved as we are!!! M xx |
| 28th June 2008 Heather | Terminal 5 - From: Vive la France!! You seemed to have quite liked Terminal 5 at Heathrow (or T5 as the media annoyingly calls it), which is more than can be said for Naomi Campbell! |
| 28th June 2008 michelleandkev | Mont Blanc - From: Vive la France!! Don't think I can get Kev on a Mont Blanc climb but you never know. It sounds great! Lovely to hear from you again. M xxx |
| 27th June 2008 Lesley Mackintosh | Thanks for sharing - From: Vive la France!! Just to let you know how much I am enjoying your blogs - what a wonderful time you are having |
| 27th June 2008 James | A Great War? A Great tribute! - From: Vive la France!! Hi Michelle and Kev...lovely photos....it reminds me of my trip over to France and Belgium last year on a tour of WW1 Battle fields and cemetaries...AMAZING AND EMOTIONAL. I wish I was there a again. I've just booked to climb Mont Blanc (South France/Italy) end of August. Enjoying the weather! Hope you are both well and still enjoying yourselves. Much Love...James, Rachel and Family xx |
| 20th June 2008 michelleandkev | Visiting Groby - From: From an email conversation to a great friendship! Can't wait for our next get-together. M xx |
| 20th June 2008 rachel | Lovely to see you both again! - From: From an email conversation to a great friendship! It was fantastic to see you both here in Blighty! Good luck with the rest of your trip, all our love and best wishes till we meet again, Rachel, James, Jake, Helena and Samxxxxx |
| 17th June 2008 michelleandkev | Stobo - From: Scotland's for me! Blink and you miss it!! But it was well worth a visit. I sent Margaret some stuff from Stobo which she should probably have by now. Trust all you studies etc are going well. M xx |
| 17th June 2008 helen | good to see you made it to stobo! - From: Scotland's for me! hi michelle, granny will be pleased to hear you made it to stobo - i haven't yet, even tho i lived in edinburgh for a year & a half & visited several other times ... must get there one day! |
| 14th June 2008 michelleandkev | It is hard keeping up - From: "Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes" And I'm doing my best to bring it all up to date. The weather here has been very kind to us - we are certainly having a great time. And your turn will come!! M xx |
| 14th June 2008 Sandra V | You are a good little vegemite - From: "Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes" Michelle - I don't know how you manage to keep this travel blog going. I can't keep up with reading it everyday - I'm about a week behind although I'm reading your latest there's heaps waiting unopened. Definitely a few gold stars for you. I didn't realise that you were going on such a massive trip. Isn't your head just spinning with all the historical information and isn't your waistline expanding with all those meals out! I'm just jealous of course. Maybe when my kids grow up, I'll be able to do the same. Best wishes for the rest of your journey. Sandra. P.S. It's freezing in Sydney today/tonight. |
| 11th June 2008 michelleandkev | The Irish connection Down Under!! - From: “New York, New York - what a wonderful town” That's you Sean!! Great to hear from you both. I'm still a bit behind with the blog but doing my best to get it up to what's happening in real time. We must organise another weekend - a la Kiama one - away once we get back. Take care. |
| 11th June 2008 michelleandkev | Leicestershire - From: Two bridgewalkers go backstage on Broadway!! A HUGE pile of washing to do which is enough to befuddle the brain - will do it when we get to Edinburgh and then try to sort out when we'll be there. Also need to let my sister Charlotte, and other friends, know what's what - will work it all out in the next couple of days. M xx |
| 11th June 2008 Rachel | Sounds Great! - From: Two bridgewalkers go backstage on Broadway!! Hi Michelle & Kevin Looks like you're having a fantastic time!! When do you think you'll get to sunny Leicestershire? (I'm not joking! It has been really sunny since we got back!!) Looking forward to seeing you both again, Rachel & Jamesxx |
| 11th June 2008 Pauline | - From: “New York, New York - what a wonderful town” I cant believe you are packing so much into what seems to be such a short time. The blogs are great and only you Michelle with your youthful and endless enthusiasm could keep this up the whole trip. |
| 10th June 2008 michelleandkev | Visiting you - From: Jericho Beach We are really looking forward to meeting up with you in Groby - will keep you posted. We are in Belfast at the moment and fly to Edinburgh tomorrow - trying to catch up with the blog!! I'm sure you know how it is. Talk soon. M xx |
| 10th June 2008 michelleandkev | That wonderful cruise! - From: Sensational Sitka & beyond Great to hear from you Karen! Yes we did have a great time - now I'm looking forward to you visiting us in Sydney. When is it to be? M xx |
| 10th June 2008 James | Honeymooners... - From: Jericho Beach Great to read your blogs and learn more about the world. We arrived to a suuny UK yesterday and are enjoying the summer. Please advise when you'll be staying with us and your plans...we are looking forward to catching up. x |
| 10th June 2008 Sheila Lowe | Cheap hotels New York - From: Two bridgewalkers go backstage on Broadway!! I totally loved your story. It was engaging. Didn't you just have a great holiday at Surrey Hotel New York? I will keep following your blog. |
| 9th June 2008 Karen | trip - From: Sensational Sitka & beyond What a wonderful trip we had, didn't we? Of course, some of us were just there to be waited on - not so much of the history - but thanks to you two, we enjoyed both! Jacqui & I want to go again but I'm not sure we can match the wonderful times we had this cruise! Happy venturing! |
| 7th June 2008 michelleandkev | Midnight feast - From: Sensational Sitka & beyond It was fantastic - both to look at and eat. The only trouble was we were so well fed that it was hard to fit more food in!! M xx |
| 7th June 2008 Katherine | - From: Sensational Sitka & beyond The food at the midnight feast looks fantastic!! Lots of love, Kat and Thomas.xxx |
| 3rd June 2008 James | It looks bleak! - From: A day in Juneau Hi Michelle and Kev...it really looks bleak! I'm not surprised you were glad to hear the words..."all aboard!"....Happy sailing...it'll be sunny in Leicester when you get there! |
| 2nd June 2008 Lorraine McGee-Sippel and Kevin Sippel | Enjoy every minute! - From: Only six days and counting! Thanks for the great pics Michelle and Kevin. Say g'day to Martha for us. All the best, Lorraine and Kevin xx |
| 1st June 2008 michelleandkev | What a pity - From: Inside Passage & Ketchikan Sorry we won't get to meet while we are in the 'old dart' but it probably would have been really hard, if not impossible, to organise a time to suit all concerned. M xxx |
| 1st June 2008 michelleandkev | Great to hear from you! - From: Sat 17 May - In transit once more Pleased that you had a good time in Bali. Hopefully it won't be too long before we are back in NZ to catch up in the flesh. M xxx |
| 1st June 2008 ann ough | hi travellers - From: Sat 17 May - In transit once more great to hear that you are having such an interesting trip, i have been to many parts of canada, and must say its one of my favourite parts of the world I particularly loved travelling through the rockies ,especially seeing though lovely lakes etc I have just spent 10 days in Bali with friends who have a time share there. Its at least 10 years since I went with Dave ,and wondered after the bombing what it would be like from the tourist point of view. We went to Nusa Dua end which is about an hour from Kuta where the bombing was the first time, it appears that there is a growing confidence there, and developers are starting to build hotels and resorts again. which is great to see, the local people are really gentle smiling and friendly, they need a break as life is hard for a lot of them, with unemployment low wages, and competition for jobs. the weather was great, the sea warm, ,it was a most enjoyable blob out holiday,with good friends. weather here is a little wet, but not too cold, we have had the best summer for many years,/ well friends of to make a cake for my dad before i visit him. take care have fun, be safe love Ann |
| 1st June 2008 Heather | Hello you two - From: Inside Passage & Ketchikan It sounds as though you're having a terrific holiday. If my calculations are correct you'll soon be visiting "this sceptred isle". Sorry I'll not be able to meet up with you but I'm sure you'll enjoy seeing Michelle's family members again. Keep enjoying yourselves. Love, Heather. |
| 1st June 2008 James and Rachel | The Cruise ship looks great! - From: "North to Alaska" Good to get your blogs...you'll eventually get to the UK....to Sunny Leicester! Remember we get back on the 8th June...so see you soon... |
| 30th May 2008 michelleandkev | Loud-mouths - From: Sat 17 May - In transit once more It would be politcally incorrect to answer that question I feel. In the interest of international relationships "no comment"!!!!!!! M xx |
| 29th May 2008 James | Loudest nation! - From: Sat 17 May - In transit once more Hi Michelle and Kev....great to see you're having fun! What nationality were the loud ones? James |
| 27th May 2008 michelleandkev | Sylvia Plath - From: Thursday 15 May - Portland Oregon No it wasn't the economist Sylvia Plath but the writer who was married to Ted Hughes, British poet laureate. She committed suicide. Nothing that drastic happening here though I'm pleased to report!! |
| 26th May 2008 seb | curve - From: Thursday 15 May - Portland Oregon i've never read the Bell Curve either. But i have read the Bell Jar. Maybe you were reading Sylvia Plath the famous economist. I don't like her theories either. |
| 26th May 2008 Thomas | hello - From: Thursday 15 May - Portland Oregon Hi Guys Great to see that everything's well in the great country of the US of A. Life is good on this side of the Water..... 14 Alderson is slowly starting to take the shape and smell of the Hansens... haha Kat has placed smelly candles everywhere and each room is an experience into the six senses... everything from mandarin smells to figs and cashew nuts or something like that...haha (don't worry, I don't understand it either) Anyways.... have a continued great trip!!! Thomas & Kat |
| 23rd May 2008 marina mar | exciting to receive your travels - From: Wed 14 May - Adventures on the road Thanks so much ,reallyexciting to receive |
| 21st May 2008 Ron Jones | Keep them coming! - From: Wed 14 May - Adventures on the road Love getting your travel information. You are certainly having an exciting time. Thank you for an insight into your travels. Ron & Christine Jones |
| 18th May 2008 Bill Jarrett | I told you so - From: Tues 13 May - Muir Woods here we come! You should have taken my Navman then there would have been no stress on Kevin. All these little mishaps ad to the adventure. Look out for the Big Brown Bears on your travels. Have fun Bill |
| 17th May 2008 michelleandkev | Martha - From: Only six days and counting! I've passed the comments on - she said to say G'day - well actually her wording was hi!! Kev, Martha & I have been having a great time here in Seattle but no Phil. One of Martha's sisters is coming on the cruise in his place. M xx |
| 17th May 2008 michelleandkev | The golden glow - From: Monday 12 May - San Francisco it was a mixture of both!! M xx |
| 17th May 2008 James | A fantastic city... - From: Monday 12 May - San Francisco Hi Michelle and Kev...really enjoyed your blog. The photos are great! You've chosen a great city to start. Glad you didn't jump off the bridge! It's got a sad history fo jumpers. A few have survived! May the good weather follow you. Love the Everson-Cranes |
| 17th May 2008 Neta | The golden glow - From: Monday 12 May - San Francisco Kev, Michelle you both looked as though you had a glow as you were propping up the bar. Was it sunburn or too much wine? Neta xx |
| 17th May 2008 michelleandkev | Bon Voyage! - From: Sunday 11 May - San Francisco I'm looking forward to hearing all your Italian travellers tales when we meet again! M xx |
| 17th May 2008 Neta | Great pictures - From: Sunday 11 May - San Francisco Hi Michelle, Kev, your pictures brought back wonderful memories of San Francisco, my favourite American city. We have only a week to go before takeoff, very excited. Neta xxx |
| 16th May 2008 Charlotte | Suerte/Hasta pronto - From: Sunday 11 May - Sydney Great pictures. Enjoying your travelling, see you when you get to Leicestershire. |
| 16th May 2008 Beryl Stephens | G'day - From: Only six days and counting! Hi Michelle, Glad to hear from you. Say g'day to Martha and tell her we all really miss her. Hope Phil gets to make the trip with you. Keep having a great time |
| 16th May 2008 Norma | Thank goodness I recognised you! - From: Sunday 11 May - San Francisco I nearly pressed delete and then recognised your picture. Thank you .I have never been to USA and it is a thrill to view it through your eyes Michelle. The magic of distance!! Alcatraz so heartbreaking and then the seals "just living" right alongside pain and abandonment. Amazing stuff. Thank you again. Norma |
| 15th May 2008 Rachel | Happy Travelling! - From: Sunday 11 May - Sydney Good Luck, Safe Trip and hope to see you soon in the UK! Rachelx |
| 15th May 2008 Maria Zorba Nielsen | - From: Sunday 11 May - Sydney Hey you guys. Have an awesome trip. Looking forward to seeing you in July! We're of course expecting Kat to be in your suitcases!!!! :-) xxx |
| 13th May 2008 julie | have a wonderful trip - From: Only six days and counting! Hi Kev and Michelle, Only just away - hope it is all fabulous. Just returned from my trip to Vietnam - loved it. Can't wait to see some trip photos posted on your site. Love Julie |
| 6th May 2008 michelleandkev | Great to hear from you! - From: Only six days and counting! I'm sorry that you aren't going to be at your place when we visit - nevertheless we are looking forward to staying there. Will email Judith tomorrow - add it to the list of the 1001 things still to do!! I know you'll understand all these last minute things, seasoned travelers that you are. M & K xxx |
| 6th May 2008 Sappi | - From: Only six days and counting! Hi* You looks great!! :D Are you ready for your trip?? Take care! |
| 5th May 2008 James, Rachel and Family | BEST WISHES FOR A FANTASTIC TRIP!! - From: Only six days and counting! Hi Michelle and Kev...it is great to see the lovely pics of you, family and friends. Good luck with your trip...please stay at our home, it really will be our pleasure. Judith is waiting to hear from you. Great to see you're using travelblog...it's been great for us. Lots of Love...Rachel, James and family xxxxx |
