My Tenth Anniversary with Travelblog - Life in Asia (1949-1975)

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March 26th 2019

Published: March 26th 2019

As I approached the tenth anniversary of my Travelblog membership, I thought I should commemorate the occasion. After much thought I decided to write a Travelblog re-living my travels. As I've written 244 blogs, this being 245, with about 286,000 words (the equivalent of four novels) and 7000 pictures covering the years from 1949 to the present, I knew that summarizing my life of travel would be a... Read Full Entry

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Bob Carlsen

Home and Away

I started blogging on Travelblog in 2009, entering trips beginning in 2007. My intention has always been to document my years of travel since my birth...how else was I to save all the slides my Dad took of my childhood! Most bloggers write about their trips away from home. Mine, and eventually Linda's, homes have usually been where people travel to. So the idea eventually percolated to name our blog "Home and Away." The blog is not intended to be an autobiography, although I spent my entire life traveling, with Linda joining me after college, it may appear to be that way. As this... full info

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My Third RTW (1964-1965)

At Tivoli Gardens amusement park in Copenhagen

My Third RTW (1964-1965)

My at the Fram Museum in Oslo

My Third RTW (1964-1965)

Mom with my grandparents on the farm in western Pennsylvania, where my grandmother was from and my Dad was born and spent his summers here as a child.

My Third RTW (1964-1965)

My sisters and their cousins on the farm in western Pennsylvania

My Third RTW (1964-1965)

Me as a paperboy.

My Third RTW (1964-1965)

Honolulu

My Third RTW (1964-1965)

Hong Kong

Return to Bangkok and the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia

Back in Bangkok with my sister Sue holding Dalok and sister Judy with Punky, who was my dog from earliest childhood.

Return to Bangkok and the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia

On the River Kwai with Darryl and Marilyn, who I first met in 1965 and who are life long friends.

Return to Bangkok and the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia

The Bridge over the River Kwai

Return to Bangkok and the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia

Student Council at Dalat School when it was in Bangkok for the Fall Semester 1965

Return to Bangkok and the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia

In January 1966 Dalat School moved to the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia. We occupied the Eastern Hotel in Tanah Rata.

Return to Bangkok and the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia

Making our bunk beds.

Return to Bangkok and the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia

I ran track.

Return to Bangkok and the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia

My Class of '68 Senior Sneak to Penang

Return to Bangkok and the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia

From Dec '67 to Jan '68 I surveyed the top of Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand.

Return to Bangkok and the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia

Our camp on top of Doi Inthanon, where we worked 12 hours/day, seven days per week.

Return to Bangkok and the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia

In January 1968 during the Tet Offensive, six of our missionaries were killed by the NVA in Banmethout, Vietnam. It was a time of grief as several of our classmates lost their parents.

Return to Bangkok and the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia

The Class of '68 Graduates!

Return to the U.S. for College (Aug 1968)

I visited Beirut and Athens, and then used the Eurailpass from Rome to Florence, Venice, Salzburg, Vienna, Munich, Rothenberg, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Narvik in north Norway, Amsterdam, Lucerne, Geneva, the French Riviera, and Paris...all in 21 days with only $300 in my pocket. I still have my Arthur Frommer's Europe on $5 per day with my itinerary.

Return to the U.S. for College (Aug 1968)

St Peters, the Vatican, Rome

26th March 2019

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

memories
Wonderful to read Bob. Funny I was looking at how long I had been a member of this friendly group of travellers and was shocked at how many photos I had put on and how many words I had cobbled together. I didn't imagine way back when I joined I would still be enjoying the site so much. What wonderful memories you have of travelling .

26th March 2019

Waddads Travel
Lori & Susan

What great memories
Hi Bob, what great travel memories you have. You were so fortunate to have parents who took you travelling during your childhood. Your mother must have been quite amazing!

26th March 2019

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Many days...many memories
The wonderment of it all Bob. How lucky you have the photos of from when you were a bub to now and parents who were happy to chronicle your early days so you could take over to preserve the family history. Your life has been full of a multitude of experiences because you were born with the penchant for travel and to discover this extraordinary world. And thanks to Travelblog you are able to chronicle it and share it. Happy 10th Anniversary. Great pic of your wedding day with Linda...stepping into the best adventure in your life with the smile of young lovers heading out.

26th March 2019

Patricia Smallman
non-member comment

Wow!
Bob...you make the rest of us look like stay at homes no matter how much we travel! What a fascinating travel life you have lived. Thanks so much for sharing. Thanks also for mentoring my move to TravelBlog. You helped make it easier.

27th March 2019

gangopa
tab gangopadhyay

What a journey!
Bob, I knew you had a colourful lifetime journey that created a strong bond with south east Asia, however, this is the first time I had a glimpse of your sojourn! Simply fascinating! A special salute to your parents who made this happen! This blog is a treasure! Thank you!

28th March 2019

Steve Sherry
non-member comment

What A Life....And Still Going
Hi, I was fascinated to read your summation of a life of wandering, exploring, and learning. I’m going to go on a nostalgia trip on your blogs and try and get through them all. It’s probably like reading a collection of books, but I may just find some gems to add to my list.You never had a chance Bob; you were born to travel. It’s great to get the notification and enjoy your trips so we can enjoy your writing. Stay keen and remarkable, all the best to you both, Steve

28th March 2019

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Thanks everyone for your comments...
I feel very privileged to have the opportunity to travel, and to share on this site.

29th March 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Happy Anniversary!... and a nice dedication to your parents
A life well lived. A life well traveled... and so many wonderful stories told. Seeing you standing along the railing looking at the South China sea made my heart stop. Your parents introduced you to amazing places, people and experiences. I'm glad you and Linda continue on the path. Thank you for sharing and yes we are all glad Ali created this amazing place for us to write. MJ

2nd April 2019

Home leave through Hawaii and England (May 1975)

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

You won't be able to take a photo like that today
Security around 10 Downing St is somewhat tighter today. There is no way that you'll come that close to the door unless you have legitimate business there. Cool for you to have that photo. /Ake

14th April 2019

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Security at 10 Downing Street
Security, crowds, prices, etc. were so much more relaxed before the Age of Mass Tourism. I miss the good old days!

28th April 2019

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Wow!
Just wow! What an amazing travelling life and journey you and your family have led, and what an amazing privilege it has been for me to be able to read this. Thank you so much for writing this, it has been a journey for me reading through and seeing your Asia and early round the world travel years. You are an inspiration.

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