 Ryan and Katelyn - trekin_nepal | All Comments |
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| 11th June 2006 Anita! | I'm sending you stronger sunscreen - From: Ethiopia, What A Ride! I fear you are both suffering from sunstroke. That is the only explanation I can think of for.... we dodged some bombs, we rode on a bus with VOMIT for 2 days, we sat in on a political discussion concerning some of the world's worst and most unsolvable problems and we have come to the decision that.......we're headed to Tanzania!!! yay! From what I remember you both are smart people who remember toilets are supposed to have seats and that you used to live with a Starbucks on every corner offering an array of warm (or cold) delicous hepatitis-free beverages. We have a great Ethiopian restaurant here called the Blue Nile (with delicious Americanized Ethipoian food) I could have taken you to and spared you all of this. Raw meat on a giant Thomas' English muffin is where I draw the line. I have decided I wouldn't last a day in Africa. One time a guy peed his pants on the COTA bus in Columbus and I never rode it again. BEST decision I ever made. Well, good luck keepin' on trekkin' brave souls and "respek" from this end of the world, you, uh, made the right? decision sticking it out (but if you decide to come home call me and I'll pick you up from the airport). |
| 10th June 2006 Mintri | - From: Ethiopia, What A Ride! Katelyn ! What am I gonna do with all these postcards !!!! I guess I'll have to buy an extra fridge to put them all on it... Well, you are just amazing, I just got back from a trip to British Columbia but this not real travel compared to you. Your last postcard looks so much like the picture on your last blog, strange isn't it ? I think of you folks, prenez soin de vous et à la prochaine fois ! |
| 3rd June 2006 Kellie | - Amazing - From: Ethiopia, What A Ride! Wow - I think I would be on my way home as well. I admire you for what you are doing. I know this will some day be my son - traveling the world and doing things that I only dream of - only for a brief time though. Now if it was the tropics, that would be a different story. Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you for a safe return! Keep up the great blogs. |
| 28th May 2006 Dave | Utterly Astonishing - From: Ethiopia, What A Ride! The two of you are certainly hardy travellers. I think I'd have turned back by now to the safety of the American wilderness with the bears and mountain lions. At least they don't blow stuff up. However, it sounds like through it all, it's been an incredible experience for the two of you. The risk of bombings, questionable food, and a less-than-desirable 2 day bus ride seem to be outweighed by the historical and cultural experience of a lifetime. You are certainly in my thoughts and prayers as you make the most of this journey. I am both supremely jealous of you and extremely thankful to be in the comfort of my home. Thank you so much for sharing this. |
| 19th May 2006 Renee Olechnowicz | Hi Guys! - From: Sailing the Nile Hi Katelyn & Ryan - I'm embarrassed to say that today is the first time I have been to your blog. It is truely amazing! I know a woman named Karen who will be doing similar mission work in the fall, and she is interested in seeing your blog. Please take care of yourselves and stay safe. Caleb misses you, Katelyn, very much! |
| 14th May 2006 Mintri | - From: Sailing the Nile I have been following your journey since the very beginning and I can almost feel the fatigue and the exhaustion but also and especially the amazement and the regret to move on to another page of this story everyday, leaving behind so many memories that will eventually bring you inner peace. Thank you so much for all the efforts; in my heart and mind with you all the time, take care my friends... |
| 8th May 2006 Kellie Smith | Hello - From: Sailing the Nile And I thought the busses were bad in Vegas last week. 25 minutes to go down three hotels. Walking was much better. Vegas was fun (went with some people from work, no husbands or kids). Won a little money, got a tattoo - the sexual abuse blue ribbon for Alix - and just hung out in the casinos. Keep up the great work on your blogs - we all love to read them! Can't wait to see you two. Love - Kellie |
| 27th April 2006 Dad/Dan | - From: Sinai, Jordan, and Beyond Ryan and Katelyn, your blog entries continue to impress me. You're both such good writers. Ryan, your reflections above are particularly moving. Words can be so inadequate but you have a way of making them work for you to effectively convey your feelings. You're both learning so much in your travels, probably as much or more about yourselves as the people and places you're experiencing. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to take us along with you on your adventure. Continue to learn, have fun, take it all in and keep at least one eye on warnings and advisories along the way, while following your hearts and the wisdom of your Inner Guides. Love, Dad |
| 24th April 2006 Mintri | - From: Into Egypt Your writings are like poetry to my ears, it takes me away to unexplored lands and dreams, I can almost feel that magical atmosphere in every sentence, smell those aromas and over indulge myself with that sweet flavor. Aurevoir et amuses-toi bien ! |
| 18th April 2006 paul | mmmm fried kitties - From: Into Egypt oh wait you didn't eat the cats? just kidding. Once again i must verbalize a "you rock" or literalize it or whatever izeing you will. so do they ever put anything "else" in the sheesha? peace love and crash pads (or oxygen tanks, as in Ryan's case) Paul David |
| 18th April 2006 paul greear | blessed assurance - From: The Worlds Oldest Tourist Attraction man i think it is so neat and blessed to have met such wonderful and driven people. I read your blogs at night during breaks from massage school, and what a heck of a way to live vicariously. What is the plan for returning to the US? massage school is almost over, i'm starting an externship in june, Mesa is growing like a weed still, he is almost 4 (june 21st). i still live at the farm in nampa, and not much else is new, except my knowledge of the human body (wow). you guys rock. please say a prayer for peace on the soil you walk on today in those distant lands, know you are loved. Love each other, for the passing of time is a curious and fleeting thing. Shine on! Love Paul |
| 17th April 2006 Barbara | Thank you, Kate! - From: Into Egypt Thank you so much for all these entries. We love reading them. It makes you seem not so far away. Plus, you're educating these old folks back here! I have travelled a lot in Asia and Europe, but never to Africa or the Middle East, so I'm learning a lot! The birthday greeting for your mom was especially timely - Spirit has a way of working those things out. It's a beautiful April here in Ohio, with daffodils and tulips blooming. You both write so well - with such vivid description and deep feeling for the places you are discovering. Thank you for sharing your joy with us!! Love, Barbara |
| 17th April 2006 Kellie Smith | - From: Into Egypt Thank you so much for keeping us all updated. I look foward to reading each and every blog to see what adventures you have experienced. It is so incredible. I have a feeling Zak will be following in your footsteps! He loves reading these as well and dreams of his next trip. Keep enjoying and seeing all you can see. It's truly amazing. |
| 16th April 2006 Kathy Firth | Hi - From: Into Egypt Hi Katelyn, We are envious of your journeys. I now work with someone you know, if you get a chance, email me at autumnofthenight@aol.com Blessings, Kathy |
| 16th April 2006 michele | havin fun - From: Into Egypt hey, it looks like you both are having lot of fun. not much fun in ohio, poor me haha. happy birthday to (what seems like) everyone. talk to you more when you get home, when ever that might be. i am loving the pics you put on the web site. bye for now. |
| 13th April 2006 Ryan's mom | happy birthdya - From: The Worlds Oldest Tourist Attraction It's so great to see pictures of both of you to be reassured that you're both OK and seem to be having a great time. It's a little early but happy birthday Ryan. Wish we could be there or you could be here, but keep in touch! Love, Mom |
| 10th April 2006 Jay | Hullo's, goodbye's and death - From: Along the Coast I am sorry to hear about Eliysiah. I did'nt even know him. But I can imagine the pain his family is feeling and ofcourse both of you. All this will be in my prayers. Take it easy. Keep on having fun. My mouth waters when Ryan describes the food so explicitly. Katelyn, I wnt with your dad and Voltra to the church for chanting. It was good. Enjoy. Talk to you later, Jay |
| 9th April 2006 Carol | Hi-You don't know me but I've been following your blog - From: The Worlds Oldest Tourist Attraction I found your blog while researching a trip I just made to Ghana. I have been writing to Kirt and Hilda about Books for Africa and have started collecting books for the project. The Bromleys' site and your blog were a wonderful help to me on what to expect. We were 9 people from Advent Presbyterian Church working with Living Waters for the world putting in a water purification project in Abetifi. My daughter Cybil who is a senior in high school came with us and read your blogs. Cybil was the hit of Abetifi as the only young person on our trip. We fell in love with Ghana and the people we met. I hope to return soon but until then I will trvel thru your blog! Peace and travel mercies, Carol Covic |
| 6th April 2006 kamber | i'm jealous! - From: Into the Africian Bush hi you guys! i haven't checked my e-mails in forever! you guys must feel like your living a dream! your pictures and experiences are just unbelievable! thank you katelyn for the letter, and happy birthday! good luck topping this birthday event for katelyn in the future ryan! ha-ha! anyways, i could go on and on and on and on..... i LOVE the picture of katelyn with the baby. that is absolutely precious! u can bring that (the baby) back as my souveniour (did i spell that right?)! u guys are awesome! take care! |
| 24th March 2006 Rob | CHC - From: Into the Africian Bush As I read the first paragraph about the waterhole, I thougtht to myself - she should become a writer |
| 23rd March 2006 Dave | Wow! - From: Into the Africian Bush Hey Guys, I'm so thrilled to read about the amazing experiences that you're having and very jealous! Thanks for the postcard and keep in touch. Dave |
| 22nd March 2006 Apple | sounds exactly like milnesand... HA! - From: Into the Africian Bush Ryan and Katelyn... WOW! Thanks so much for sharing. What a wonderful experience you are having and giving us, by sharing. Keep taking those crazy photos! Thanks for the email and post card Ryan, everyone in Milnesand says "HI!" |
| 21st March 2006 Valtra | Happy Birthday, Katelyn! - From: Into the Africian Bush What an adventure for your birthday, Katelyn! The pictures certainly look like scenes from a National Geographics documentary. Fabulous! Great photography! I am so happy that you are both healthy again and able to bask in the splendours of Africa. Although we miss your sweet spirit here in Ohio, Africa is blessed to have you there! Love & Light to you all, Valtra. |
| 21st March 2006 Mom | Oh Baby! - From: Into the Africian Bush What a precious little one. Reminds me of you when you were that small. Would anyone miss her if you packed her in your bag when you leave? |
| 20th March 2006 Meredith | Home Commercials - From: No Africa Visit is Complete Until You Get Malaria! Hey Katelyn, remember when we made those home commercials with diane hickson in WA? Remember the one where I played the child in need of a food sponser? This beautiful picture of you and JR. Sure blows that performance out of the water! Love you! |
| 20th March 2006 meredith | National geographic - From: Into the Africian Bush As your trip gets longer the writing in the travelblogs gets better and better. You should contact National Geographic when you get home. You know what this reminds me of? African "Dances with Wolves". If anyone's seen that movie recently they will remember the narraration. Love you guys! Happy Birthday Katelyn! |
| 3rd March 2006 Mintri | - From: No Africa Visit is Complete Until You Get Malaria! Hey guys Have you been able to celebrate Ghana's National Day on the 6th of March ! We're having something here in the Great white north, I thought about you then. Take care... |
| 2nd March 2006 anita | ah, the malaria part of the trip - From: No Africa Visit is Complete Until You Get Malaria! I am really sorry you had to go trough that. Diarrhea, vomiting and fevers suck, you know I know that better than anyone else! On the bright side at least you are not suffering through them in an Ohio winter. I will have to say I don't think everyone else in that picutre would have been smiling if they saw that look on your face and realized you were pointed right at them. Glad to see Katelyn looks rather healthy though, and somehow despite packing only two shirts and some underwear, she appears to have a new outfit on in every picture. Are you going shopping or what? Please let the African people keep their clothes. And save some for Ryan, he looks like he might need a new shirt or maybe even pants after that photo. Please take care and stay HEALTHY! |
| 1st March 2006 jayshree | malaria - From: No Africa Visit is Complete Until You Get Malaria! hey, I dont know how this works. You'll said not to reply, but I could not resist being worried about Ryan. Looks like everything is under control. R u guys using mosquito repellent. please do. Buy one if need be. If u need anything from here, please call or write. I will send it to you asap. Love Jay |
| 28th February 2006 Valtra | What An Experience... - From: No Africa Visit is Complete Until You Get Malaria! You certainly are having the full immersion experience...unfortunately there has to be the maladies to go along with all the splendors...thank you so much for the detailed report and all the fabulous photos....thank you, Katelyn for the lovely card....it was heartwarming to receive...I feel blessed to be a part of your adventure albiet vicariously...take care of yourselves...keep up the great work...and most of all...have FUN....enjoy every moment. Chloe sends her purrrrrfect love and licks....Love, Valtra. |
| 28th February 2006 Mintri | - From: No Africa Visit is Complete Until You Get Malaria! Ryan, on top of all the pain that you've been through, you forgot to mention that you still had to keep up with your blog; I really know what you mean by feeling ill in a warm country, it did happen to me in the past, not a very pleasant experience but you'll laugh about it when you come back home (I don't know when but I guess you will) Good work guys, you're doing a great job. Now, can you tell me if all the books are in english or are there any other languages involved, let's say french (yeah!) or any local dialects ? Katelyn, take good care of Ryan and take care of yourself too of course, nice to read you again ! |
| 24th February 2006 Mintri | A wonderful never ending story - From: One Month Down...? To Go! Hey Katelyn, just got your postcard 23 days after you mailed it ! I'm back from Puerto Rico but I'm sure it's not as exotic as what you're going through. I keep reading your stories, it is like a novel where one anticipates the next chapter with anxiaty, so glad to see that you're doing well. Looking forward to reading you soon ! Hello to Ryan the writer and bookeeper ! Mintri |
| 21st February 2006 Kelley Brown | You guys ROCK!!! - From: One Month Down...? To Go! Once again, I am so jealous of you guys!! You are having a great time learning so much!!!I admire you both.RyGuy..I will be working on the trails this summer with RMYC as a mentor!!Wahoo!! I bought a book the other day called Mountaineer Medicine that reviews everything you taught me last summer! I am really excited!!! Kel |
| 13th February 2006 paul greear | aural suffering, eh? - From: One Month Down...? To Go! what are ya talkin about, whitney huston rocks! its gettin to be spring here in Idaho, the sun is out the rivers are high and green creeps in steadily. Mesa, my son, grows like a weed, we blew up firecrackers last night... prayin and thinking about you two keep on trucking and take care of each other! Paul Greear\ 17959 Can-Ada Rd. Nampa, ID 83687 208-250-2993 pdgreear@gmail.com |
| 8th February 2006 Anita | fantastic voyage - From: Tour de Ghana African drumming, in Africa, and a humungous papaya on your head... now I know you're in heaven Katelyn. man you guys are gonna come home with some serious rythm. word to the wise: although that bushmeat looks delicious, i would chase that car full of bananas if I were you. Ryan, I also expect you will start wearing your pants like that from now on (please?). keep these reports coming -- everyone is reading and loving them! |
| 2nd February 2006 Mom | Thank YOU - From: Tour de Ghana These blogs get better and better! Thank you for all the effort you put into this. It is amazing to be able to share a bit of your adventure. Love you both,MomXOXOX |
| 26th January 2006 Anita! | none - From: Exploring Ghana Too jealous to write anything funny. Emily read and she is jealous too. we've decided to start club j.o.k.a.r. (Jealous Of Katelyn And Ryan). we decided we will make our own blog where we digitally insert our faces into photos of worldly destinations. have fun at the wedding and i hope your beautiful trip continues to awe you! |
| 24th January 2006 Kwasi Appiah | - From: Exploring Ghana Amazing work you are doing in Ghana. I know Kukurantumi. I grew up in Koforidua and my mother used to make forays to that town now and then to visit relatives and and attend funerals. Ah books! I grew up near the Koforidua library and I must say - in all modesty - I read most of the books on the shelf of that small library. The result - a scholarship to Harvard, a Phd at Stanford and now I am engaged in writing a multi-volume work on books. I plan to do something similar to what you guys are doing as soon as my work is completed. Meanwhile, I look forward to reading more of your adventures. Kwasi Appiah Chicago |
| 23rd January 2006 Mom | Beautiful! - From: Exploring Ghana What a great description of your journey. You take us right along with you and it is wonderful to experience it vicariously. Thank you. The scenery is beautiful and only second in splendor to my darling, Katelyn's face! I can see you are both healthy and happy. Thank you. Love you both, Mom |
| 21st January 2006 Meredith | Dancing - From: The Project Begins Hey Kate! I bet your Afican Dance class really came in handy at the wedding! I love you and miss you! |
| 18th January 2006 Mintri | The flags ! - From: Ghana Hey Katelyn & Ryan Have you received the flags on time ? Wow, I'm sooo jealous of you, such a nice place filled with so much richness, what a great adventure ! It is so cold up here in the great white north but my heart is all with you guys (and a little bit of myself to warm me up...) Enjoy the food, looks exotic even to me. Love |
| 16th January 2006 Anita! | dear Yaw and Ajowa - From: The Project Begins I hope you like those names because you know when you get home, that's what we're going to call you. looks like you are truly getting the experience you were hoping for, like i know katelyn has always wanted to eat a fish with its head on! seriously though, really glad for you both. mentioning katelyn though, still haven't really seen any proof she is with you -- don't hog the blog Yaw. |
| 16th January 2006 Kelley | Amazing! - From: The Project Begins You guys seem to be having a really great time and are learning so much very quickly. I am so envious and am keeping up with you guys. You two make for a great story back here in the South!!! Love Kelley |
| 14th January 2006 Dad | Reminds me of Hawai'i - From: Ghana Looks and sounds like Hawai'i!!!! Bananas, mangoes, coconuts, papaya. Heat. Sunshine. It went from 60 degrees yesterday to 30 with blowing snow and ice today! Winter in Ohio. Miss you two a lot. Hope you're having fun. Love you!! |
| 14th January 2006 Mickanu | Glad to see you out and about - From: Amsterdam Just thought I'd drop a hello.....Hello... mick |
| 13th January 2006 Cheryl | you did it! - From: Ghana I always knew you were something special! Always keep me in the know on your journies! Take care! |
| 12th January 2006 Anita! | Resort Kukuturantumi - From: Ghana So the truth is you guys packed some backpacks to make it look like you were going to take some pioneer lewis and clark expedition through the rugged jungles of Africa... and there you are, living in what looks like a nicer apartment than mine (is that a persian rug on the floor?). I see what has happened here and the words "dupped" and "tricked" come to mind. looks like we need that water purifier stick here in Akron more than you'll need it there. ALso wondering why Ryan is in all the pics and wanting to know what you have done with Katelyn. still miss you. still very jealous. still waiting to hear more! |
| 12th January 2006 Mom | Looks great but where's Kate! - From: Ghana I am so happy to see you have such wonderful accomodations. Sure would like to see that sweet face of my Katelyn! We are all excited to hear from you so soon and know you are well. Thank you. Love & kisses, Mom XOXOX |
| 12th January 2006 Valtra Jansen | Great Landings! - From: Ghana Congratulations on your arrival! Looks and sounds a lot like Hawaii....except for the freaking spiders LOL! Say hello to Kirt & Hilda for me....hopefully I will have an opportunity to go to Ghana sometime also...Have a great time and am looking forward to further blogs! Valtra |
| 12th January 2006 Anita Chatterjee | hippies - From: Prepareing to Depart I could have given you a chicken to hold on the Metro bus and you both could have stayed right here! We miss you already, but are dying to hear about you landing in Africa...funny stories about people noticing you are not African are welcome and anticipated (hee hee). love you both and my prayers and jealousy are with you. |
| 17th November 2005 Kelley | Ry Guy and Katelyn - From: Prepareing to Depart Wow! Sounds like you guys have put so much effort into this journey. Not only do I support you 110% but am so excited and jealous at the same time!!! I honestly hope and know that you two will have the experience of a life time. Thanks for keeping me updated and I will definitely keep you two in my thoughts!!!!Take care. Kelley Brown |