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Date: 20th June 2012
Great read
Glad to see my birthplace. I'm born and bred there
From Blog: An Unexpected Turn of Events in Sighisoara: A Medical System Experience
Great read
Glad to see my birthplace. I'm born and bred there
From Blog: An Unexpected Turn of Events in Sighisoara: A Medical System Experience
Date: 16th June 2012
'Serbian side' doesn't exist in Mostar. You have Croats on the one side of the river, and Bosniaks (Muslims) on the other side. Although these divisions aren't official :)
From Blog: Parking on the wrong side of town in Mostar, Bosnia
'Serbian side' doesn't exist in Mostar. You have Croats on the one side of the river, and Bosniaks (Muslims) on the other side. Although these divisions aren't official :)
From Blog: Parking on the wrong side of town in Mostar, Bosnia
Date: 16th June 2012
a few corrections
I'm glad you guys enjoyed your Mostar trip. However, you do seem to have some of your signals crossed. Where you parked was most likely on the so-called east side of Mostar. Up until May 1993, the Bosnian Croats and Bosnjaks (aka Muslims) were allies against the Bosnian Serbs. In May 1993 a conflict broke out between Croats and Muslims. The east side is often referred to as the 'Muslim' side and the west as ''Croat.' Although i reject the idea of an ethnically divided Mostar - reality sings a different tune. In short - you were on the 'Muslim' side not the Serbian side. Most Serbs were left or were driven from Mostar...with a very small Serbian population remaining. The guy that was 'watching' your car was, simply spoken, an opportunist. It's easy to convince foreigners of impending danger (especially with bullet hole ridden buildings around) and scare them into paying. What plagues Mostar more than anything is economic depression. People are generally poor, particularly on the east side. There is no right or wrong side to park on. Those days are behind. What i do recommend is for anyone traveling to BiH with foreign license plates is to park in a lot with an attendee. That way any crooks (not Serbs, Croats or Muslims)...won't have their way with your belongings. Hope you come to see us!
From Blog: Parking on the wrong side of town in Mostar, Bosnia
a few corrections
I'm glad you guys enjoyed your Mostar trip. However, you do seem to have some of your signals crossed. Where you parked was most likely on the so-called east side of Mostar. Up until May 1993, the Bosnian Croats and Bosnjaks (aka Muslims) were allies against the Bosnian Serbs. In May 1993 a conflict broke out between Croats and Muslims. The east side is often referred to as the 'Muslim' side and the west as ''Croat.' Although i reject the idea of an ethnically divided Mostar - reality sings a different tune. In short - you were on the 'Muslim' side not the Serbian side. Most Serbs were left or were driven from Mostar...with a very small Serbian population remaining. The guy that was 'watching' your car was, simply spoken, an opportunist. It's easy to convince foreigners of impending danger (especially with bullet hole ridden buildings around) and scare them into paying. What plagues Mostar more than anything is economic depression. People are generally poor, particularly on the east side. There is no right or wrong side to park on. Those days are behind. What i do recommend is for anyone traveling to BiH with foreign license plates is to park in a lot with an attendee. That way any crooks (not Serbs, Croats or Muslims)...won't have their way with your belongings. Hope you come to see us!
From Blog: Parking on the wrong side of town in Mostar, Bosnia
Date: 15th June 2012
:):)
That thing that happened to you it sooo happened to me last time I've been to Bucharest. I have a very good friend that lives there and since I'm working in Paris for a couple of years, I have at least a couple of weekends every year there. Sorry that you've been to Caru' cu Bere, that place it's sort of a tourist trap, with average food and it seemed to me way overrated. My friend took me once to Locanta Jaristea and it was simply FABULOUS! An old decorated house, a unique show every evening and special traditional dishes that I've never seen elsewhere. That was really one of the sweetest memories I have and if you ever get back in the city (whether your on your way to Brasov or not, LOL), I definitely recommend you Locanta Jaristea! ;)
From Blog: Bucharest: Get in and get out!
:):)
That thing that happened to you it sooo happened to me last time I've been to Bucharest. I have a very good friend that lives there and since I'm working in Paris for a couple of years, I have at least a couple of weekends every year there. Sorry that you've been to Caru' cu Bere, that place it's sort of a tourist trap, with average food and it seemed to me way overrated. My friend took me once to Locanta Jaristea and it was simply FABULOUS! An old decorated house, a unique show every evening and special traditional dishes that I've never seen elsewhere. That was really one of the sweetest memories I have and if you ever get back in the city (whether your on your way to Brasov or not, LOL), I definitely recommend you Locanta Jaristea! ;)
From Blog: Bucharest: Get in and get out!
Date: 16th May 2012
Hey there
The Isle of Wight looks like a very scenic place to visit - although the deep fry cookery sounds less appealing. I guess it could be worse - they say that the Scots deep fry everything, even Mars bars! The hover craft looks like an interesting experience too - although maybe a bumpy ride at high speed.
From Blog: Ryde the Catamaran in, and Ryde the Hovercraft out: Our Visit to the Isle of Wight
Hey there
The Isle of Wight looks like a very scenic place to visit - although the deep fry cookery sounds less appealing. I guess it could be worse - they say that the Scots deep fry everything, even Mars bars! The hover craft looks like an interesting experience too - although maybe a bumpy ride at high speed.
From Blog: Ryde the Catamaran in, and Ryde the Hovercraft out: Our Visit to the Isle of Wight
Date: 14th April 2012
Tatoosh
As Mike probably knows this is Tatoosh is my bro-in-law's surname and it's not too common so I was interested to see it turn up on this beautiful yacht. I know there's an island off Washington state by the name and once I saw a big sign with just the word Tatoosh carved on it when I was in Puerto Vallarta.
From Blog: Costa Del Sol really does mean the Sunshine Coast
Tatoosh
As Mike probably knows this is Tatoosh is my bro-in-law's surname and it's not too common so I was interested to see it turn up on this beautiful yacht. I know there's an island off Washington state by the name and once I saw a big sign with just the word Tatoosh carved on it when I was in Puerto Vallarta.
From Blog: Costa Del Sol really does mean the Sunshine Coast
Date: 14th April 2012
Good morning
The landscape and causeway are impressive -- Chris says there's some columnar basalt resembling The Organ near Quesnel, but much smaller. Too funny that in the legend both giants were so fearful.
From Blog: Northern Ireland, First Stop: Giant's Causeway!
Good morning
The landscape and causeway are impressive -- Chris says there's some columnar basalt resembling The Organ near Quesnel, but much smaller. Too funny that in the legend both giants were so fearful.
From Blog: Northern Ireland, First Stop: Giant's Causeway!
Date: 9th April 2012
n. Ireland
The causeway was one of our favorite places-myth and geology all in one. Not to mention the Guiness in the pub after walking the causeway! Secondly we loved Derry and the history of the troubles. Had the most excellent guide explain and walk the town with us. Hope you learned a lot too.
From Blog: Northern Ireland, First Stop: Giant's Causeway!
n. Ireland
The causeway was one of our favorite places-myth and geology all in one. Not to mention the Guiness in the pub after walking the causeway! Secondly we loved Derry and the history of the troubles. Had the most excellent guide explain and walk the town with us. Hope you learned a lot too.
From Blog: Northern Ireland, First Stop: Giant's Causeway!
Date: 6th April 2012
Happy Easter to you
Catching up on the blog with my morning tea again. St Malo looks like an interesting place, beautiful stone work. The Sunday shutdown in Paris & other cities is like Kamloops, only here many businesses are closed on Saturdays as well. Speaking of Paris, I too am looking forward to adventure stories & pics from there too. Your parking story in the ski town was hilarious, although must have been seriously aggravating at the time. Cheers, dd
From Blog: The Return Journey.... Andorra to St Malo to London
Happy Easter to you
Catching up on the blog with my morning tea again. St Malo looks like an interesting place, beautiful stone work. The Sunday shutdown in Paris & other cities is like Kamloops, only here many businesses are closed on Saturdays as well. Speaking of Paris, I too am looking forward to adventure stories & pics from there too. Your parking story in the ski town was hilarious, although must have been seriously aggravating at the time. Cheers, dd
From Blog: The Return Journey.... Andorra to St Malo to London
Date: 9th April 2012
Happy Easter to you too! And Thanks for Reading!
Hey Donna, thanks for catching up! That is something we also need to do! We are currently working on getting our most recent entries finished... they'll be up soon!
From Blog: The Return Journey.... Andorra to St Malo to London
Happy Easter to you too! And Thanks for Reading!
Hey Donna, thanks for catching up! That is something we also need to do! We are currently working on getting our most recent entries finished... they'll be up soon!
From Blog: The Return Journey.... Andorra to St Malo to London
Date: 22nd March 2012
Happy Anniversary!
What a lovely romantic place to be on your anniversary.
From Blog: Carcassonne: More Than Just a Board Game
Happy Anniversary!
What a lovely romantic place to be on your anniversary.
From Blog: Carcassonne: More Than Just a Board Game
Date: 14th March 2012
Standing
Well I'm certainly proud of you for not kicking the old lady out of your chair, but then I think that is what anyyone who knows you would expect! Geart pictures Mike. I very much enjoyed reading about your journey. It was almost as if I was there myself. Dad.
From Blog: Buses, Trains and Ferries - An Unconventional Way to Travel to France via the Roman Baths in Bath
Standing
Well I'm certainly proud of you for not kicking the old lady out of your chair, but then I think that is what anyyone who knows you would expect! Geart pictures Mike. I very much enjoyed reading about your journey. It was almost as if I was there myself. Dad.
From Blog: Buses, Trains and Ferries - An Unconventional Way to Travel to France via the Roman Baths in Bath
Date: 13th March 2012
Really does look like Pillars of the Earth I would like to go there!
From Blog: We Arrived in France!! Now Onto Mont Saint Michel!!
Really does look like Pillars of the Earth I would like to go there!
From Blog: We Arrived in France!! Now Onto Mont Saint Michel!!
Date: 22nd February 2012
Name of that cute cafe?
Hi, I went to the exact same cafe where you had "hot chocolate and a semla"! Do you happen to remember the name of the cafe? I'd really like to know so I can pass it on to friends & family! Thanks in advance! And looks like you had a great trip to Stockholm! I loved the city too!!
From Blog: Exploring the Stockholm Harbour and Palace
Name of that cute cafe?
Hi, I went to the exact same cafe where you had "hot chocolate and a semla"! Do you happen to remember the name of the cafe? I'd really like to know so I can pass it on to friends & family! Thanks in advance! And looks like you had a great trip to Stockholm! I loved the city too!!
From Blog: Exploring the Stockholm Harbour and Palace
Date: 9th April 2012
Name of the Cafe
Hi there! Sorry, but we can't remember the name of the cafe either! We could probably remember how to get there, but that won't help you!
From Blog: Exploring the Stockholm Harbour and Palace
Name of the Cafe
Hi there! Sorry, but we can't remember the name of the cafe either! We could probably remember how to get there, but that won't help you!
From Blog: Exploring the Stockholm Harbour and Palace
Date: 22nd February 2012
Blogs
Enjoy your blogs. keep them coming. Enjoy but be careful. We love you.
From Blog: Exploring the Stockholm Harbour and Palace
Blogs
Enjoy your blogs. keep them coming. Enjoy but be careful. We love you.
From Blog: Exploring the Stockholm Harbour and Palace
Date: 14th February 2012
Hello there
Touring Windsor Castle with you is such a pleasant break from my Instructor Ed course development tasks. My favourite thing was how they "whited out" the betrayer knight crests on the new ceiling - maybe a crossword puzzle hangover from my course building activities! My husband (another Chris) likes that the rich are subsidizing talented kids to go to Eton. How go your respective studies and work activities in London? Best, dd
From Blog: Windsor Castle and Beyond!
Hello there
Touring Windsor Castle with you is such a pleasant break from my Instructor Ed course development tasks. My favourite thing was how they "whited out" the betrayer knight crests on the new ceiling - maybe a crossword puzzle hangover from my course building activities! My husband (another Chris) likes that the rich are subsidizing talented kids to go to Eton. How go your respective studies and work activities in London? Best, dd
From Blog: Windsor Castle and Beyond!
Im glad you're loving it there. We did too. The big picture over my couch is that castle. When you get to the highlands.....think about nova scotia... The similarity is quite amazing!
From Blog: Visiting the Edinburgh Castle: Defender of the Nation
Weekends
I love your weekend adventures, Mike and Elysia. Keep your blog coming. I try to get wifi a lot but it is always locked here, so you have to actually be in a restaraunt or hotel, or something! love dad. ill try to iphone you again with a paid wifi connection.
From Blog: Tackling the Myths and Legends of Western England
Date: 19th January 2012
It's so much fun to travel vicariously with you and how fun to know what eenie, meanie, miney, mo is about. Unless you're pulling our legs. I've always wanted to go to Glastonbury because it's supposed to be the Avalon site sacred to druids back in the Arthurian days. Looking forward to hearing your tales of the Big Smoke too.
From Blog: Tackling the Myths and Legends of Western England
It's so much fun to travel vicariously with you and how fun to know what eenie, meanie, miney, mo is about. Unless you're pulling our legs. I've always wanted to go to Glastonbury because it's supposed to be the Avalon site sacred to druids back in the Arthurian days. Looking forward to hearing your tales of the Big Smoke too.
From Blog: Tackling the Myths and Legends of Western England
Date: 17th January 2012
16 Jan
You two write a good blog - with interesting observations & pics. Amazing that it costs $100K just to apply to Oxford. Guess the middle & working class people would need a major scholarship to study in those 'dreaming spires.' I'm seeing a distinct theme shaping up in your ongoing posts - you find the best cakes wherever you go!
From Blog: Oxford - The Land of the Smartie Pants
16 Jan
You two write a good blog - with interesting observations & pics. Amazing that it costs $100K just to apply to Oxford. Guess the middle & working class people would need a major scholarship to study in those 'dreaming spires.' I'm seeing a distinct theme shaping up in your ongoing posts - you find the best cakes wherever you go!
From Blog: Oxford - The Land of the Smartie Pants
Date: 13th January 2012
Wow, quite the adventure. I would like to meet your roommates. Invite them to BC.
From Blog: Welcome to London!!
Wow, quite the adventure. I would like to meet your roommates. Invite them to BC.
From Blog: Welcome to London!!
Date: 13th January 2012
Can we have more
drinking stories please - like about getting wasted, having a blast etc.... Thanks
From Blog: Oxford - The Land of the Smartie Pants
Can we have more
drinking stories please - like about getting wasted, having a blast etc.... Thanks
From Blog: Oxford - The Land of the Smartie Pants
Date: 13th January 2012
Lovely day. Don't eat the mushy peas. Go to West Minister Abbey and definitely go to the lake district and go to the highlands of Scotland. That was my favorite part of great Britain....of course that was summer. And go to Bath. I wish I had given you my Edward Rutherford books to read while you are there. Find and read "LOndon" and Sarum - thats about the Salsbury Cathedral near Bath.
From Blog: Oxford - The Land of the Smartie Pants
Lovely day. Don't eat the mushy peas. Go to West Minister Abbey and definitely go to the lake district and go to the highlands of Scotland. That was my favorite part of great Britain....of course that was summer. And go to Bath. I wish I had given you my Edward Rutherford books to read while you are there. Find and read "LOndon" and Sarum - thats about the Salsbury Cathedral near Bath.
From Blog: Oxford - The Land of the Smartie Pants
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what an awesome city
From Blog: Day 2 alexandria