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11th May 2014
Linda enjoying her chicha morada

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Chicha morada
I have never heard of this drink, but love the the sound of it. Lovely photo!
From Blog: Cusco and Sexy Woman
11th May 2014

aspiringnomad
Jason

Excited
I love the theoretical turn your blog has taken. The 'common source' of the guides information and their interpretation of "facts." And then you have the tourist imparting 'truth' by proxy, from MacQuarie. As an Andean Anthropologist in a previous life, I have a particular interest in this subject. I know you'll keep telling it how you see it and shooting from the hip. Let it flow!
From Blog: Cusco and Sexy Woman
11th May 2014
Linda with a bowl of the variety of corn

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Off to a grand start!
Wow, you really covered a lot of ground in your time there. Interesting that the guides all had different accounts, which I have to say is a bit bizarre--rather like our experience here in La Paz, eh? That frothy chicha morada is the yummiest I've ever seen--I want one! Glad you enjoyed your time in one of my favorite cities!
From Blog: Cusco and Sexy Woman
10th May 2014
Linda enjoying her chicha morada

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Ah the joys of Peru
Glad you are getting a good history lesson. We'll be glad to hear your thoughts after you read that book on your return. I'm sure the stories are close enough to give you the idea of historical events. We loved our time in Peru and are eager to read more. Thanks for your impressions.
From Blog: Cusco and Sexy Woman
8th May 2014

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Peruvian holiday
Glad you've enjoyed your first tastes of South America. and how fortuitous that you've liked the Peruvian cuisine! Best wishes on having a fab time in Cusco, one of my favorite cities ever! See you tomorrow morning in La Paz. Buen viaje!
From Blog: Colonial Peru
8th May 2014

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Meeting in La Paz
Yes...the driver picks us up at 8 am and our first stop is to pick you up on the front steps of the cathedral. We have been so busy traveling it's been hard to find time to write the blogs. I've started my Cusco blog and loaded the pictures, and labeled half of them, The pictures help jog my memory.
From Blog: Colonial Peru
7th May 2014

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

your trip
Sounds like another interesting trip Bob . I hope you both find it OK as it will be very different for you on this one. I will try to keep up with your travels much will depend on net access which is a bit hit and miss here in france at the moment .
From Blog: Colonial Peru
7th May 2014

Journey of Echoes
Matthew Meeks

Fantastic!
I love Peruvian food! I've never been to Peru though. My best friend (who I've known since high school) currently lives in Denver and is dying to go to Peru. It's at the top of her list! By the way the cliffs pic looks gorgeous; I think the overcast day made for a mysterious alluring scape. =)
From Blog: Colonial Peru
7th May 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Lima
We traveled to Peru before we started blogging but these photos bring back some great memories. We've got a similar photo in the Garden of Love. That is a nice photo of both you and Linda. I wonder how many pocket knives they collect each year. You are so used to carrying it that you forget you have it. Happy travels.
From Blog: Colonial Peru
7th May 2014

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Pisco Sour
Off to a good start with one of the delights of South America...Pisco Sour in any country...pretty special. Hope you find Peru a revelation full of interests and delights.
From Blog: Colonial Peru
7th May 2014

lexispence10
Alexis M Spencer

Jealous!
Lima looks very nice - I had never heard too much good about it, but now I'm looking forward to visiting one day. can't wait to read your next blog. :)
From Blog: Colonial Peru
7th May 2014

Doug Collins
non-member comment

New images of old memories
I remember... I was there from 1960 to early 65. Never been back though I've often thought about it. Maybe someday.
From Blog: Visit to Dalat School campus in Vietnam
7th May 2014

El Eterno Caminante
Greg

U made it!
Glad to see u made it down there! South America is pretty awesome! Love the pics and looking forward to the Colombia Blogs ( My favorite country hands down) Have a great time! Enjoy the sites and food! -Greg
From Blog: Colonial Peru
5th May 2014

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Great to get your belated response...
We just spent the day in Machu Picchu. There is so much to blog, but likely won't get to it until tomorrow evening after we arrive in Puno. No hurry with the recipes as we won't get home to cook until after 13 May. In the meantime we are enjoying fabulour Peruvian food...you know all about that! Oh, we meet Taracloud in La Paz on 8 May. We love meeting fellow TBers, with our time with you and David and Denise right at the top!
From Blog: My last day of traveling...
3rd May 2014

RJT
Rachael

One last day
What a fabulous blog, the world as your oyster. You've really brought the sights, sounds, smells alive. May the last day of travelling be many many moons away.....but how lovely to be able to share part of it with you and Linda. I'd forgotten about the recipes! And as you can see I am wildly behind in my blog reading while tied up with work. I will get onto it pronto!
From Blog: My last day of traveling...
7th April 2014

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Am I meant to travel?
Last year six weeks before my trip to China I broke my ankle. Now, three weeks before this trip I broke my right elbow. I can travel with a broken elbow!
From Blog: Planning our Pre-Colombian Civilizations Trip
16th March 2014

jaiyen
Dan Simonds

Wonderful Imagery
As you began to describe your morning in Doing Intunan I really felt like I was there, what a beautiful way to begin a day. I love that you used the theme of the early morning again and again - what a time to be alive.
From Blog: My last day of traveling...
16th March 2014

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

My senses could still be stirred...
45 years later...and recaptured for that "last" day. That's a requirement to be considered for such a day. Thanks for your comment.
From Blog: My last day of traveling...
13th March 2014

Andy and Debbie
Andrew Ratter

Deja Vu...
Glad you got to out your dream day too! Only been to two of these, Antibes & Sydney, and have to agree they're top spots, so will have to look into checking out the rest in the future. Cheers, Andy.
From Blog: My last day of traveling...
13th March 2014

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Thanks for the inspiration...
I hope other TBers take this on...and not just for their fifth anniversary.
From Blog: My last day of traveling...
12th March 2014

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Bob's ode to travelling
Reading the most beautifully written of all your blogs in my opinion...drawing the reader into a taste of your delight in travelling...the ambience, dawn to dusk...from the man whose life has been many many journeys...a real gem Bob. To get a mention blows me away...a humble thank you. Denise would prefer to deliver the recipes in person if that suits.
From Blog: My last day of traveling...
12th March 2014

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Thanks for the compliment...
The time with you, Denise, and Rachel was a travel highlight for Linda and me. We are looking forward to your visit and Denise's recipe(s). Send a private message, when you get closer to picking a date, and also what you would like to do.
From Blog: My last day of traveling...
12th March 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

A life well traveled, a life fully lived
None of us will stop traveling until they throw the dirt on us. Impossible to narrow it down and if you wrote it tomorrow it might include different locations but the theme would be the same... family, friends and treasured moments. We learn so much from each person, each conversation, each encounter. You like us have lived your life with your heart and mind open to others. You've given back and helped when you can. Memories full of life, food, joy, music, friendship...and the joys of blogging. Eagerly awaiting your next blog, your next trip, your next experience. We cherish your friendship.
From Blog: My last day of traveling...
12th March 2014

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Thank you for your kind comments...
and your friendship. You were my first Follower, so that's a special place with us in the TB family.
From Blog: My last day of traveling...

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Home and Away
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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Trips
My early years in China and Thailand from January 1949 to August 1956
January 11th 1949 -» August 1st 1956
School years in Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia from August 1956 to July 1968
August 4th 1956 -» June 15th 1968
College, marriage, and trips while living in Thailand from August 1968 to August 1975
August 1st 1968 -» July 1st 1975
Trips while living in Virginia from July 1975 to August 1977
July 11th 1975 -» August 14th 1977
Trips while living in Ramstein, Germany from August 1977 to February 1980
August 15th 1977 -» February 29th 1980
Trips while living in Boblingen, Germany from March 1980 to July 1984
March 1st 1980 -» July 12th 1984
Trips while living in Brussels, Belgium from July 1984 to November 1995
July 13th 1984 -» November 2nd 1995
Trips while living in Falls Church, Virginia from November 1995 to August 2005
November 3rd 1995 -» August 12th 2005
Trips while living in Woodland Park CO from August 2005 to the present
August 15th 2005 -» ongoing
New Years Vacation to London and Paris with Tamara and Rosanna 2006
January 1st 2006 -» January 15th 2006
Thailand with Tamara, Rosanna, and Will
May 16th 2007 -» June 15th 2007
China, Thailand and Vietnam with Will and Mom
May 13th 2009 -» June 21st 2009
Spring Break with Tamara and Will in Italy and England
March 20th 2010 -» March 30th 2010
40th Anniversary Trip to the South Seas, Australia, and New Zealand
September 15th 2012 -» November 15th 2012
Following the Silk Road and the Baltics in 2013
March 1st 2013 -» April 30th 2013
South and Central America in 2014
April 30th 2014 -» May 13th 2014
2015 Trip to the Balkans
April 15th 2015 -» April 30th 2015
My Camino de Santiago
September 1st 2016 -» October 9th 2016
England in 2019
April 1st 2019 -» May 22nd 2019
Ancestral Visitations to Scotland and Sweden
July 1st 2022 -» September 30th 2022

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