Christopher travels' Guestbook



5th March 2021

"The Sun's Anvil" title
What does "The sun's anvil" actually mean? I've been trying to find an answer to this beautiful expression used by the character Ali in the movie Lawrence of Arabia but just can't find an answer. Hope you can clear this up. Thanks. Louise
From Blog: The Sun's Anvil
7th July 2013

Catchy title
Enjoyed reading your blog.
26th June 2012
Rock hyrax

Use of photo
Would it be possible to use this photo in a book I'm writing for my grandchildren? We lived in Kenya for 14 years, so all the stories in the book are African Tribal stories teaching moral truths. I'd love to use the photo to show what these small creatures look like. Please let me know! thanks!
26th March 2012

hey great blog
hey Christopher great blog so much reading but great info , you got ideas flowing through my head thank you. so many places to go that havent even been touched yet i going to travel each of my top countrys for at least a month thats my goal before im dead lol planning to get it done before im age 35 . Hey i read in the begining about priceline.com gave you a problem! i have a soultion to help you out even if its been a while since your trip...serious
From Blog: Boxing Day Sail
11th November 2011

I've been to Washington and took the same tour as the author. It's a joy to "visulize" that tour again through the eyes of a visitor.
13th July 2011

Loved your blog
You've got some fantastic photos.
24th December 2010
San Bushman

Amazing picture!
1st December 2010

Lake Tahoe Rocks
What can I say? The place is really nice, there are a lot of fun activities and has a wide range of Lake Tahoe accommodation you can choose from and the services they give you is really good.
14th November 2010

You rock, Mr. Lock.
Salutations, Mr. Lock! It's Angiee from Day 2, second block, Science 9, front row. I absolutely adore your collection of photos from your travels! My goodness, they're stunningly beautiful! Are you a professional photographer alongside your job as a science teacher? Anyway, I simply LOVE your blog. From helpful information academically, to fabulous photos and a neat travel blog, I'm really intrigued! It's so cool, haha! Thank you for being you. :)
9th November 2010

Thank you for your blog
I am thinking of taking my sons (ages 8 & 11) on a train trip and was looking around for blogs about train travel in the US and found yours. Did you feel safe on the train?
16th September 2010

Great pics!
Such a great destination for anyone who enjoys breathtaking scenery. Rob Mendocino Hotels
From Blog: Going Coastal
8th September 2009

Welcome home
Hi Chris, I have so enjoyed your travel blog! Thank you for all the writing you did. It was fascinating. When we have all settled into September, I'll invite you and Jeff for dinner at my house. We will be pleased to listen to your further travel tales, and to see some of your photos. Welcome home, and the best of luck as you embark on another school year. -- Susan
22nd July 2009

Zakopane
Hi Chris, Nice pictures. So, they didn't want you in Zakopane, eh? I had the same experience every time I went there when I was living in Poland back in the 80's. I am glad you liked Krakow. You did survive Poland, that's an accomplishment! See you later. Les
17th July 2009

Very enjoyable blog
Chris, I am enjoying your travel blog very much. I learn such a lot by reading your prose, and look forward to you including more historical facts. The trip to Auschwitz and Birkenau must have been extremely hard to do, but I am so glad you went. I will be asking you lots of questions about this when you return. Thank you for all you have written. Keep it up! Jeff and I will be thinking of you as you explore new places and experience Europe.
9th July 2009

I can't really argue or comment about films in small towns in Germany. All I can say is that here in Berlin, there are many options to watch movies in English, dubbed or with subtitles, and that is why so many Germans or at the very least, Berliners, are multi-lingual. Your English is good. In my country, very few people can speak more than one language, if their first language is English.
8th July 2009

You wrote: "And it was in English with no sub-titles. No wonder the Germans are so good at English. " Well, that ist not true. Normally all films shown in TV and cimemas are dubbed into German. In live in a city of 200.000 (Kassel) and nearly never there arent films show in the origional language in cinema. Everything dubbed into german. Obviously only in some cinemas in very big german cities such as berlin they show foreign films (american films) in their origional (language) version. This ist different in many other european countries. For instance Denmark and the netherlands and even France. Therefore (and because of other reasons) the duch or danish people all (even blue collar workers) speak english very well, while here in Germany only the young and well educated speak english well. (or at all)
25th May 2009

Africa
beautiful description ... i understand what you mean ... i used to live in a community, and now i'm living in a city ...
From Blog: Out of Africa
17th September 2008

flatdogs is sweet
nice blog. we enjoyed FD...150m from the river. a bit unnerving at times tho...did a blog or two also http://christopherreichert.blogspot.com/search?q=luangwa
15th August 2008

Hi - I work with your mom Carol, she forwards your blogs on to me as I have a very special interest in your trip. I am born in Zambia - raised in Zimbabwe - lived in SA till i came to Canada 4 years ago. I have travelled to those places you are travelling through now. Isnt Africa just incredible. Enjoy your stay and humba gashle (go safely)! Glynn Ridgway
1st August 2008

Don't let the lions eat you!
Hey Chris, Your adventure sounds fun and I am jealous of you already! Sounds like a breathtaking landscape. It is nice to hear you are being treated well and are enjoying yourself. I realize you haven't seen a lion yet, but when you do don't let it eat you! It is nice to see you finally relaxing after a year of teaching. Stay safe and keep us updated!
25th April 2008

Sweet Adelaide
Well Hi Chris, I am glad you enjoyed the City I grew up in. I have travelled over many Countries also but I still think Adelaide is a Beautiful Old City, I have been living in Florida for the past several years and I do miss the Ocean and the Hills. In Florida you go over a speed bump and they rename it a hill. I am going to keep on reading about your Travels as it seems you have been enjoying yourself
5th September 2007

Great portrait
Like the portrait of James!
5th September 2007

I had the $100 dinner
I actually paid for this.. It was worth it, let me tell you. Really romantic. You haven't lived until you have had barbequed Crocodile with Champagne under the stars in the Red Center.
From Blog: The Red Centre
5th September 2007

Did you have your picture taken with a Koala
Hey, Chris When I went there, I had my picture taken.. Do they still do that? Looks like you had a great time!
25th August 2007

Mature blog
Nice to read a travel blog not done by a 20 something wanting to regale readers with their latest drinking/party stories. Keep the western au place name stories coming. We'll be there mid September, so your blog is most helpful...SS

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