Your chinese student Hi!Kevin,How are you today?I forgot to tell u:To make PuEr tea does't spend too much time-only 1-2minuts,otherwise tastes too bad.u see?Have a good time!Keep contact.
From Ann
I really enjoyed your blog and your drawings are great. I moved to Japan 7 months ago from the US with my family. I love Japan but have to agree with what you said, citizens from the wealthiest nations are the loneliest people, and the Japanese take that a notch higher.
Kevin, what a site, and what an adventure. Your Mum sent me the blog address, and I am in wonder with your write-ups, so full of colour and excitement. I will certainly be visiting your site again, to see what your next adventure brings forth.
Your third cousin, In New Zealand
Laurie Rands
September 11 In the middle of the Taklamakan Desert we were informed that the Twin Towers had been destroyed. (You missed an incredible trip, by the way, by not going through the Desert. Amazing place. Unearthly. It even inspired me to write poetry!!!) I was caught up along the Kyrghiz/Tajik/Pakistani borders for 10 days afterwards with several of the Uyghurs, the Kyrghiz and Pakistanis demonstrating FOR Bin Laden and the Yanks threatening to bomb him to kingdom come. I was pretty worried about the Yanks. They miss a lot. Khotan was a fascinating place too. Whilst bargaining for a fabulously rich-coloured rug in the covered market there, a HUGE crowd of men gathered. A Uyghur guy who could speak a bit of English told me that he had never seen anyone bargain down to such a cheap price. Things are expensive for foreigners in China. However, everyone was friendly, especially in western China but I think I also had the advantage of gob-smacking shock value. They'd never seen such an apparition before! Also I got lots of great shots of both men and women. They were very happy to have their pictures taken. (Maybe because I was a woman???) It was a fascinating trip.
My Vicarious Hero Hey Kevers,
Do you know when writing the comment title I had to look up the spelling of the word hero. I, at first, spelt it the Japanese boy's name's way, HiRo. I've never replied to anyones travel blog (or any kind of blog) so I don't know if I only have only this tiny little display window, like those fucking answering machines that go beep 'hi kev, yeah,so this is maz and well, yeah....BEEP. and I don't even know if this message I'm writing is for Kevin or...... BEEP. or the other people who think kevin is... BEEP.
Anyway, the little window keeps moving down so I think I can write forever and ever, amen. For Kevin You write eloquently and travel intelligently. Gotta go, I have to deliver a jacket to a man who has no shoes. In summary, Kevin, you're great. I travel vicariously through BEEEEEEEEEEEEEp.
Super Fantastic Ultra Awesome Blog Post wow! Every photo is a winner. You capture both the people and the landscapes with your photographs, and your writing is great too. Great work!
I can't believe you are actually over there. Great blog, Kevin. At times I worry for you and at other times I marvel at your spirit. Stay safe and keep the stories coming.
What a holiday you are having, Kevin. I am so impressed with your blog, Kevin. It is so detailed. How do you remember everything, then write it with so much color.
I am wondering if you were ever scared in in Pakistan? Many of the situations you wrote about could have taken of in the wrong direction, but they didn't, and thank goodness for that.
I know I certainly would be out of my comfort zone in Pakistan. You truely have an adventurous spirit, Kevin.
We have printed the latest blog and I have read it twice. Next time I will do it with a map in hand.
Wishing you a continued safe holiday. Keep up the blog, for we love it. M&D
Wow! Kevin, beautiful photos, WOW! You are such an adventurer, here we are with tickets to the Canucks game tonight!!! Ah, such contrasting lives we take as a step off from Hiro-ville. How long is your adventure, are you back to Japan or coming home to Van? We are awaiting your arrival! Safe journeys and keep in touch! stace xo
good entry nice entry kevin, i enjoyed reading this one a lot. it sounds like despite running into the odd foreigner, you are really in an area very remote and somewhat cut off from the rest of the world...but i'm sure that is exactly where you want to be. How much longer do you figure you travels/money will last before you head back to Canada?
take care!
sounds amazing I think you've outdone yourself on this trip, you really are taking off into the unknown and throwing yourself head first into the backpacking across the world mentality!
Keep the photos and journals coming. The photos and journal are great. I am so glad you are able to keep this up. I look forward to the next episode. Keep healthy and safe!
Love, Mom
p.s. you are now an uncle to beautiful little baby girl, Ayla.
Moving on I guess I missed this particular entry. Sent you a postcard to your Japanese address a couple days ago. But perhaps I can tell you about Whistler in person!!
I'm sure you're moving on to all new and wonderful adventures.
Lahore - aptly named! I remember thinking that it was some kind of tourist trick. A big fat Pakistani man lurching along the street with a spear stuck through his stomach. We dodged the spear shaft.
Heading home... Kevin, reading your blog made me cry. That's exactly the way I felt when I left Japan. It's all so bitter sweet. Exciting to be moving on to the next chapter of life, but sad to say goodbye to this one. I'm feeling very nostalgic right now and missing Japan a little. We had some good times, didn't we? I miss you. Give me a call when you get back to Canada. Seattle is not so far away. I love you buddy.
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Hi!Kevin,How are you today?I forgot to tell u:To make PuEr tea does't spend too much time-only 1-2minuts,otherwise tastes too bad.u see?Have a good time!Keep contact. From Ann