Greece,etc. Dear Aladdine,
The things you have seen,and the plces you have gone-I wnncompasses,the feats of several lifetimes.
Stay well.
Your Friend, Bob Cammett
Greek It occurs to me that if you'd gone to St. John's, you'd have been able to read (or at least transliterate) the Greek, and you wouldn't have gotten into that fix. ;)
The Road Less Traveled Two Roads divereged at a bus stop,
Being a lone traveler, I got off with everyone else
And that has made all the difference
Because the next day,
I had no idea where I was!
Don't hog the chocolate Considering you are currently IN a small country, it seems rather greedy of you to eat all of their chocolate and not leave any for anyone else.
Transfer to Tel Aviv "I learned how my transfer back to Tel Aviv had been 'arranged.' I was dropped off at the public bus station!" I'm guessing you didn't have any luck with that partial refund for the missing third day either.... Could be worse. Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death, but you're not. Enjoy the ongoing banquet!
Jordan trip Zoom, zoom went your tour but the marvel of it came across...wish I could see it. If only everyone could whiz in and out of history like that -- what a world we extend into
8th Wonder of the World I vote Aladdine's blog as the 8th wonder of the world because through it, we at home are "seeing" many-little-wonders-of-the-world and details that go with it (like Yaks on mountainsides, bullet holes from people with poor aim, and ruts from old Roman Carriages- details that tell us how people live/lived).
Thanks Aladdine!
Jordan & Wonders Dear Aladdine,
Yes,when one takes time to contemplate,there are more than seven wonders of the World. You have been most fortunate,to have seen them,while you are young.
Stay well.
Your Friend, Bob Cammett
Brief Foray Dear Aladdine, The entry title brief,is rather oxymoronic-nothing you have seen,or done seems brief. What tales y0ou will have to tell,upon your return to The States. You are a remarkable person. Stay well.
Your Friend, Bob Cammett
Where isn't There a Road Dear Aladdine,
Well,you certainly,in thiis trek: Have given new meaning to the Frost ending,where the narrator says: "I took the path less taken,and it has made all the difference."
Stay well.
Your Friend, Bob Cammett
The photos are beautiful and amazing!
My favorite is a shot of the power lines over tibet with the backdrop of a valley and mountains entering and exiting a large white cloud.
What type of camera do you have? The quality looks very good.
"The company that produces the coating is the same that produced the gas used in the Nazi gas chambers."
Wow. Makes you speechless doesn't it? There is a sociology/economics class that could develop based around that one fact.
You are a busy bee! Museums, bus trips and books, oh my!
Berlin Dear Aladdine,
Well,your city tour,upon reflection,of your arduous treks-was a breeze. So nice to be strolling leisurely this time. I imagine the surviving architechture is fabulous. Take care. Stay well.
Your Friend, Bob Cammett
visas hi everyone. Can anyone tell me how to get a visa into bhutan without signing up to an expensive travel company tour? I am in India next year and would love to travel to bhutan for a week.!
please feel free to e-mail to guest_warren@yahoo.com .
Much appreciated
Hi My partner owns a hotel in Copenhagen,1/2 block from the train station. It used to be a whore house but it's now a hotel run by his two sons who are Afgani. I've been they're a couple of times in the last few years. Ie love the town but the weather is lousy in the early spring or late fall. The food is great especially the herring and the beer is wonderful. I've never seen as many drunk people at 8 am as in the train station in Copenhagen. Continue having a great adventure.
Tivoli Gardens Dear Aladdine,
I believe I read,or heard that: When he was conceiving his theme park,Walt Disney modelled Disneyland,or The Tivoli Gardens. Maybe that was an urban legend though.
Stay well.
Your Friend, Bob Cammett
Hamlet's Castle Dear Aladdine,
In reality,it was not what Shakespeare conjured for the masses. BNut, I am sure spell-binding nonetheless.
Stay well.
Your Friend, Bob Cammett
running commentary Response as I read:
-Since "A [person's] house is their castle", can you bring me back a Fountain for my backyard? In exhange, I'll send you money to get your hair done at "Aladdin's".
-Muggings happen all over the world. It is not safe to carry large amounts of fudge at any one time. You were correct to eat it all at once- lessen the temptation. Should this happen again in the future and you are approached by a would-be-thief, experts recommend throwing one piece of fudge on the ground to distract them, stuff the rest in your mouth to free up your hands, and then promptly run away. (Or, waddle away....)
-Oh, good, just got to the part about "not actually being muggers in the alley....no need to worry... JUST junkies and prostitutes". Oh yeah, "Just!" Fantastic. ALADDINE!!!!!
-If at first you don't succeed, walk on to the next Casino and try again! Remember, unlike and better than ATMS, there are NO hidden fees with slot machines!
Copenhagen "the Swedish claimed to trace their royal family back to the grandson of Noah, so the Danes wanted to keep up."
Charles the Second of England ordered portraits of all his ancestors dating back to Moses..some obliging artist gave him what he requested...all ancestors having same nose as Charles...these portraits hang in Holyrood Castle in Edinburgh..
pictures Dear Aladddine,
Well,here is the attemot,to view your photos. I would like to thank you for the opportunity to follow along on your trek.
Stay well.
Your Friend, Bob
Hi I love your travel journals and especially the one about Tibet. Would love to see some photo's to get a better mental picture of your exciting travels around the globe. When are you coming back home? I'd love to see you and talk to you about your adventures. We will be with the family Oct 10 in NYC.
Love,
Jan
Hiking Dear Aladdine,
Well,now on to the Scandinvanian Countries. I spoke with your mother to-day: to find out how you were,and get the coordinates-Yes,I lost them again. Ahe had a wonderful time with you,and I told her how I admire your courage.
Stay well.
Your Friend, Bob Cammett
Emily James
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refund
Tina, if you think she didn't get the full refund, then you don't know Aladdine. Really liked your quote from Auntie Mame.