 Sara Ballon - saraballon | All Comments |
Sara Ballon - saraballon | All Comments |
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| 18th July 2007 Heilla | Capt. Sara - From: The Right Stuff - DC and Huntsville, AL Love the blog even though it is based in the States! Can't wait to see next year's photos from your blog about your mission to the Moon! :-) |
| 18th July 2007 Nancy | I've been there - From: The Right Stuff - DC and Huntsville, AL I've actually been to Huntsville! Didn't get to see all the awesome stuff you did, though. Enjoy the rest of your trip! |
| 10th July 2007 Dana Marlowe | Welcome back Stateside! - From: My last week in Israel... Sounds like your adventures in Israel, particularly Tzfat, sounds fascinating. It's like living it all right here in my office. If you would leave me alone for like, 60 seconds, I can write something a bit better. Well, maybe not. I am so excited to hear all your detailed stories of a wonderful summer abroad. Looking forward to catching up with you this week. Hugs, Dana |
| 10th July 2007 Esther | Yummy! - From: My last week in Israel... I love the picture of the shabbat table. Maybe you can cook a meal for us in Austin. ;) |
| 6th July 2007 Nancy | Finally - From: Africa hot. And other Egyptian musings. I've finally caught up on your adventures on here. Just got back from my vacation on the beach in NC. Not nearly as exciting as what you are up to. I hope all is well, and that you're getting a break from that heat. It's been raining every day here in Austin. |
| 30th June 2007 Jason | Awesome pics - From: Cruising the Nile Great pics of the pyramids Sara. Keep the blogs coming. :-) |
| 27th June 2007 Aaron | seriously - From: Africa hot. And other Egyptian musings. Seriously, Shari knows that Egypt is a place that I have always wanted to travel to...in the winter based on your recommendations. Sounds like you are having an informative adventure. |
| 27th June 2007 Heilla | get outta there! - From: Africa hot. And other Egyptian musings. I agree with you me-ah achuz. Egypt, good for a few days with a tour, but not much more. It is TOUGH. Can't wait for more Israel and more photos! |
| 27th June 2007 Dana Marlowe | Stay cool, Sara - From: Africa hot. And other Egyptian musings. Sounds like a neat experience. Sorry it's sweltering. It's like low 90's here in DC and suddenly compared to your 100 in the evening, sounds like we are having a cold front. Miss you! D |
| 27th June 2007 Jenny C | - From: Cruising the Nile Two swimsuit pictures and now smoking sheesha on the internet??!* Wish I was there with you! :) |
| 27th June 2007 Dana Marlowe | Looks Like Luxor was Luminating! - From: Cruising the Nile Hi sweet Sara, looks like you are having an incredible time. I can't wait to hear more about it. Have fun! Miss you lots! -Dana |
| 27th June 2007 Wendy | Love the blog - From: Cruising the Nile Sara, I love your blog and that you describe your cruise ship as sweet. You're in freakin' Egypt! Too funny. Can't wait to hear about the rest of your adventures. Have fun! See you soon, Wendy |
| 27th June 2007 Wendy | - From: Cruising the Nile Traveling/Adventure Sara is back. Seriously, you should be a travel writer. I have a file for all your blogs just to laugh and smile. Enjoy! |
| 26th June 2007 Rachel | my hero - From: Cruising the Nile You are the COOLEST! Seriously, mad props to you master explorer. |
| 26th June 2007 Lea-Beth | - From: Cruising the Nile Sounds amazing. Have a safe trip back to Tel Aviv! |
| 26th June 2007 Esther | Beautiful Pictures! - From: Cruising the Nile Cute pic with Ahmed too ;) |
| 24th June 2007 Danielle Gines | Best wishes for the Best Science Teacher - From: How'd they do that? A report from Cairo. Wow Ms. Ballon! You really know how to plan a summer! We miss ya! Too bad your not going to teach at Purple Sage next year. ;( Well, I hope you have fun with the rest of the summer! (and i am sure you will!) |
| 23rd June 2007 Jen and ben | - From: How'd they do that? A report from Cairo. awesome sara!!! Egypt has officially been added to my travel wish list. Thanks for sharing your blog---you need to write a book! |
| 22nd June 2007 laura | did Bar "get" your T-shirt? - From: "Jumping off my haystack" in Israel kiss and tell aviv", baby! |
| 22nd June 2007 Lu | did you know.. - From: How'd they do that? A report from Cairo. that gravity at the center of the Waffle Lady in Jerusalem is, like, .6m/s less than inside the pyramids at Giza? I you didn't! |
| 22nd June 2007 Leah | D'oh - From: "Jumping off my haystack" in Israel That was my pre-trip question! |
| 22nd June 2007 annette | starbucks - From: How'd they do that? A report from Cairo. how much was your starbucks? those ladies suck! i would have taken your picture! |
| 22nd June 2007 Leah | do i need to come over there... - From: How'd they do that? A report from Cairo. and tell some people to be nice to my sara balloon? |
| 22nd June 2007 Erica | Hey! - From: "Jumping off my haystack" in Israel Hey Sara, hope your post birthright has been great, ben gurion was the one who said that quote, in his diary when he was 17. hope you're well! shabbat shalom, erica |
| 22nd June 2007 Dana Marlowe | Love Sara's blogs - From: "Jumping off my haystack" in Israel Your summer sounds like your off to a great start. I loved catching up with you this morning and it sounds like Egypt rocks. I have your itinerary and will follow you through Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor. Your stories in Boston, NYC, and Israel are incredible. I feel like I am there right along with you. You are such a talented travel writer as well, and the photos are fantastic. Enjoy the rest of your trip and I hope to see you in DC soon! Big hugs! -D |
| 22nd June 2007 Mother | 5000 years ago - From: How'd they do that? A report from Cairo. Too bad no one was around to hear me laugh hysterically! |
| 22nd June 2007 Heilla | Geez - From: How'd they do that? A report from Cairo. Those people need to be nicer to our Saraleh!! Enjoy the cruise!! |
| 19th June 2007 Tex | Time to jump - From: "Jumping off my haystack" in Israel I jump off my haystack and land on my computer every morning. My wife loves it. |
| 19th June 2007 Rachel | Enjoy! - From: "Jumping off my haystack" in Israel Thanks for sharing your glorious travels with us! It sounds/looks amazing. Bask/Soak it in. |
| 19th June 2007 Aissa | - From: "Jumping off my haystack" in Israel It all sounds so great! You are such a good reporter. I am really enjoying reading your blog! Look forward to hearing about Egypt! Be safe! ~ Aissa |
| 19th June 2007 Uncle Doug | - From: "Jumping off my haystack" in Israel Hillel said, "If you will it, it is no legend." In the case of the rock..."Grannie set the mosaic stones; it is no legend." Nice work. |
| 19th June 2007 Heilla | love it - From: "Jumping off my haystack" in Israel You are your own Taglit! This blog makes me realize that I NEED to go back soon. You look great and I am so happy that you are there! Be safe, Be'ahava, Heilla |
| 19th June 2007 Jodi | Beautiful - From: "Jumping off my haystack" in Israel Sara -- I wish I was young enough to have been one of the participants on your trip. I've never been to Israel and that sounds like a perfect way to experience it. Thanks for sharing your wonderful travels with us! |
| 11th June 2007 Laura Morrison | Sara!!! - From: BOS & NYC - Summer Awakening Hi Sara, it's me Laura (from Krakow & Prague)! I'm so glad to hear you're travelling again this summer. Why don't you come visit me in Toronto (or the cottage in Quebec)? I'd love to see you. I hope everything's going well! |
| 7th June 2007 Audrey & Marshall | - From: BOS & NYC - Summer Awakening Wish you had called us when you were in NYC...it would have been our pleasure to host you...you kow we have an extra room at all times for you. Enjoy the rest of your trip...can't wait to get more emails from you. We've made our reservations for Austin trip over Rosh Hashanah ...hope to see you then. |
| 7th June 2007 Lisa Chaver | shout out from the midwestern cha chas - From: BOS & NYC - Summer Awakening Hey Sara- this is my shout out from the midwestern cha chas since we weren't able to give you a good send off like the east coast cha chas did... but since Israel is that land that birthed the "cha cha" sisterhood I wanted to add a Nsiyah Tovah, drink some choko in a bag for us! |
| 7th June 2007 Heilla | It is FINALLY SaraB Blog Time!! - From: BOS & NYC - Summer Awakening Hey Chiquita! So happy to be reading your blogs again! Love learning about your mispachah and looking forward to hearing about and seeing you in Ha-aretz. Besitos - Heilla |
| 7th June 2007 Amy | Holding things down in Austin for you - From: BOS & NYC - Summer Awakening Sounds like your summer is off to a great start. I'm very glad that you are getting lots of great food while you are away. I had Chuy's tonight and thought of you. I will go back often this summer to try to make up your usual visits. And yes, I agree with Lu and Lauren - you should travel and write for a living. It is obvious how much you enjoy traveling and your blog is so entertaining! :) |
| 7th June 2007 Lauren | great - From: BOS & NYC - Summer Awakening First, quit your job and come teach writing at Casis--you are sooo talented! Second, I am sad I didn't make it to your good-bye hh before you left--I volunteer on Wed. nights. Third, I am super excited to read about your summer adventures and get to know more about your friends and family. Keep us all posted! We will miss you at BC on Monday! |
| 7th June 2007 Lu | Sara rocks Jet Blue - From: BOS & NYC - Summer Awakening Hey Sara- So glad you made it to NYC in good time. Sorry I didn't call; I got carried away walking down memory lane all that Sunday. Long story, but I'm so psyched to read your summer adventures again. I swear you should quite your job and become a travel writer. I dare you to try! |
| 29th January 2007 hawat | - From: Law Students in Lublin Well, another "alien" in my City ;) The Majdanek camp is in fact "inside" the city, 2km from the city border and 10 minutes trip from the city center - by car. The castle was one of the worst nazi prisons, all prisoners where killed by germans when they were forced to leave the city by the Soviet Red Army - there is remaining nazi wooden guard tower on the caste tower... |
| 7th October 2006 Slawek | Wow, what a fascinating story - From: Uncovering the Past - Literally I am a tour-guide/translator from Lublin, Poland. I was fascinated by your account of your stay in Szczebrzeszyn and visit to Lublin. It's very uplifting to see that people from abroad are so enthusiastic about Poland and that visiting various places was so meaningful to them. People like you help me believe that Poland is not such a miserable country after all and that's it's worth staying here (aw shucks! we have so many things happening here that make you wanna leave this 'vale of tears'). Keep up the good work! |
| 13th July 2006 Shelly | Thank you ALB - From: And finally, Prague Thanks to your mom I got to read your words and kvell over your pictures, and of course the Golem lived there. Do you doubt that? But the icing on the cake wer your wonderful comments about awesome anadians - a statement with which I completely agree. Keep on writing! |
| 5th July 2006 leah | go away cookie man - From: And finally, Prague i win!!!! |
| 4th July 2006 Laura | last stop - From: And finally, Prague LOVED it! Can't wait to see you in Austin or Toronto! I know we will meet again. |
| 4th July 2006 Laura | I feel like I'm there with you - From: It's not Krak-OW, it's Krak-AWF Sara, I'm reliving the days in Krakow as I read along. This is incredible! See you in Prague (next blog). |
| 30th June 2006 Janie | Welcome home! - From: And finally, Prague Welcome home, Sara. I have enjoyed every minute of your trip. It was as if you took me with you! Thanks for the fantasy. |
| 30th June 2006 Natalie | what a fantastic time you had - From: And finally, Prague How nice to meet up with your parents. I guess you get the traveling bug from them??? the weather here has been rainy and not beach weather, hopefully that will come soon. Natalie |
| 30th June 2006 Lisa Chaver | movie - From: And finally, Prague High Fidelity? |
| 26th June 2006 Lauren | Awesome - From: It's not Krak-OW, it's Krak-AWF You are such an awesome writer. I can't tell you how much I look forward to and love reading about your adventures. It's making me sooo excited to travel in two weeks! Good luck with the rest of your trip! We miss you! |
