very close You recognized the next door house - my house was 1813,
yup, the bus would drive right by!
A few years back you could still buy live chickens in SF Chinatown, but there was a big uproar over it, so that was halted.
Welcome back to the north. We're finally getting some good snow!
- Diane
North Face I personally am LOVING my $30 North Face outlet down jacket. It's a boy's extra large, with a fake fur ruff, and for our subzero (F) days that we've been having in Anchorage, it's been perfect. Sigh, wish I could join you there...
I've read all the journals, have enjoyed the virtual vacation, as
I've not had a day off in a month (grouse grouse).
Give my love to Berkeley. - Diane H
Journey's end Well, it sounds like it's been a great trip. Very much an eye-opener. Glad the dress looks beautiful - I can't wait to see it. It will be great to see some of the photos. Send the best ones online when you get back, as I'm sure you'll be too busy to show me photos in June! (maybe in July when I come back, but then I'll hopefully be seeing the wedding photos)
Have fun in San Fran - I love that city! - Tattyhead
Sentosa Island - Singapore Hey guys, hope you like sentosa island. I loved the cable car ride over to the island over the "world trade center".
Hope you get a chance to check out the butterfly garden (if its still there) and do some of the hikes. Its probably a little tame compared to what you've seen so far, but its a good way to wind down for your trip back to Canada!
Give us a call when you get home and sorted out again. Best wishes for a safe trip back.
- Doug and Vita. - Doug and Vita
down jacket hey check what they have for down vests...check out how they fit...most likely a large...but maybe even check out a men's medium to make sure it's long inthe body, but if they fit small then go bigger! black is the prefered choice obviously, as i'm black inside...but if you can find one that's cheap...you're a bargain shopper, than totally hook me up...i would totally appreciate it for the trip to nepal! thanks buddy, c u soon, xoxo nickers - nickers
Relieved Glad to hear that you are both safe and having a great time. I was also relieved to hear that the dress episode is under control..Really Caroline did you have any doubts.....?? Everything is fine here can I ship some snow over there
- Mom R
Your dress I'm glad to hear that Caroline is pleased with the dress. I cant wait to see it!
I also have my outfit, I think! It is beige.
I've really enjoyed your messages and keeping up with your travels. Safe journey home
Love Mum
- Kate
dress fitting since you wanted a comment, ever read the Cathy comic strip re: dress fitting?
Looking forward to seeing your pictures and hearing about the details! - Ken C
holy...i can't believe you guys didnt' buy anything, and we literally not hounded at all by touts...maybe cuz we wereso busy being fitted for clothes and gettig mani's,...actually, there were a couple of days i didn't even see monsie! anyhoo...keep touting those canadian flags, xoxo nickers - nickers
hey sunshines,
glad to hear that you managed to rape and pillage your way thru chiang mai...stand by, as the fun is really going to begin in hoi an...and this is the best thing...while you're waiting for your clothes to be tailored...you can go get cheap manicures/pedicures, etc. well worth it! have fun! nicks - nickers
Bartering Good to see that Caroline hasn't lost those bartering skills! It sounds like they have even become more advanced. A useful skill to have, especially when you are making so many purchases. Glad you are getting a chance to relax. I can only dream of mountain biking in this -20 C deep freeze we are experiencing! - Tattyhead
Shopping Hi I loved to hear that You are taking in some fea markets there..I bet they wouldn't have a crate big enough to ship my stuff back..Both my kids are off somewhere warm and I am here watching the Alberta clipper come thru Wpg. Yuk..What's wrong with that picture????
Sounds like you guys are having a wonderful time
Stay safe...Love
- Mom R
Last Comment for a week Hey guys! great writeup! I'm glad it was long.. I had some time here to do some reading and Vita and I really liked it! Pretty funny stuff, especially caroline with the pineapple and the stick waving it at the bats!
Ken.. you cant beat Thai red and green curry! Eat some for me eh?
Vita and I are leaving for Cuba in a couple hours (4am) its 8pm here now, I've got my beret with the star on it ready. Apparently there's some small islands out there that need liberation from evil dictators.. I'm all over it (with a rum punch).
Enough bs, we're off island hopping.
You guys take care and have a great time! I'm sure you will!
PS: When you swing through singapore make sure you check out Sentosa island .. I liked it there, might be a bit commercial for you after you're done though.. but I think you'll like the butterfly garden they have there.. its awesome!
Doug - Che Roberge's
What do you mean by "cheap" roots? Have you forgotten the Bulbul houseboat on Dal Lake?
But I know what you mean, a night of luxury is needed now and again. Thanks for your journals, am enjoying them.
Love Mum - Kate
holy time for a massage, batman! o.k., so you peeps have been there a week, and thus far, no mention of massages! ken...you should get one, whilst caroline is being little miss shoppy shopperson! sounds like you're having a blast whilst we're freezing our arses off...good times...good times! enjoy the night market! - nickers
Good Morning Vietnam Hi to both of you..Hope you are not too warm .Temp here is in the -30's without windchill.U Tom says it is worse in the shade(no Mosquitoes). I hope you are thinking of us as much as we are of you.Stay safe..Love to you both Chilly Willy and his mates. - Mom R/U Tom/A May
It's sounds like you're off to a great start! It must be odd to be in one of the countries struck by the tsunami, although you are far away.
I can't wait to see your wedding dress in June!
I didn't like LAX either - we flew through enroute to Hawaii. The main store had coolers for water and juice that weren't turned on, so you had to buy warm drinks! They said only the restaurants sell cold drinks...
Look forward to hearing about Vietnam.
- Ashley
it's all about the pineapple hey sunshines...sounds like it's already an adventure! enjoy the watching the peeps on kao san road(especially the old mid life crisis dudes strutting their stuff like peacocks with the young thai girls! and have some 30 baht pineapple for me! xoxo nickers - nickers
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Thanks for news
Hope Liam isfeeling well soon! Nice to hear about your adventures. Xx