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Santa Fe and more
Glad everyone enjoyed the sand dunes and Colorado. I always enjoy going to Garden of the Gods. It is so peaceful. Happy travels.

From Blog: Quick trip to Santa Fe

7th August 2013

Will was accepted by both Bangor University Law School and King's Inn...
a difficult choice to make. But it's truly amazing how random connections can work out!

16th July 2013

A great family gathering
Sounds like a lovely wedding. Sorry to hear about the quick changes with your mother. Sounds like she is adjusting fairly well. The bride looked lovely. Interesting observations about the park. Indeed you must be correct. Ohio has some amazing state parks, sounds like this one is not their equal.

From Blog: A top ten national park in Cleveland...who knew!?

25th June 2013

Carpet rug
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From Blog: Silk Road: Tashkent, Bukhara, and Samarkand

26th June 2013

miss jalan jalan
miss jalan jalan

Thank you for your suggestions about keeping the carpet clean
I have not put it on the floor, but have hung it on the wall, so that should keep it cleaner. I agree that I must respect the labor that went into the carpet...three girls (womens' hands are too large), working 4 hours per day (any more and the quality suffers), for three years.

From Blog: Silk Road: Tashkent, Bukhara, and Samarkand

29th May 2013

very nice
That's very nice of the waitress to offer breakfast for free and also very nice of you to invite that lady at the other table! Good deed attracts good deed! Last year I had a stop over in Helsinki but didn't have enough time to explore - so lucky you to see some of it! :)

30th May 2013

Thanks for your comment...
I always try to be outgoing and warm with people, just because that's the right thing to do. It's an added bonus when such networking has a good result. I wish I was in better shape to enjoy Helsinki (and the Baltics) and the weather allowed for exploration by foot.

28th May 2013

Keep Smiling
Mike Fossey

I've started so I'll continue...
A fascinating beginning and so good to know that you have managed to retain the family photos. One down, only 189 or so to go!

From Blog: The Beginning

28th May 2013

I didn't have anything to do in 2011...
and I knew I had to do something with the thousands of slides and prints from my Dad in the garage, so I bit the bullet and digitized everything. Fortunately, I had Travelblog where I could post my memories and the pictures. Have fun reading!

From Blog: The Beginning

4th May 2013

Dunhuang...
For some unknown reason I can't reply to comments by clicking on reply, so here's a new comment in response to yours. I was not able to take pictures of the Mungao Caves...they made me check in my camera at the entrance so I couldn't even take pictures surreptitiously. Those with smaller cameras might have been able to sneak a camera in, but pictures in the caves would have required a flash, which the guides would have noticed right away. I didn't see anyone taking pictures, but you can buy pictures at the gift shop. I don't think TB permits scanning and posting post cards, but that seems to be the only solution if you want pictures in your blog.

From Blog: Silk Road: Lanzhou to Dunhuang

4th May 2013

Crescent Lake...not more than a mud puddle

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

DUNHUANG
Magic shot this one. I was away camping when you did this part of your trip so only shared it in patches so glad to take time to enjoy it now. Dunhuang and Mogao Grottoes have always been on our wish list. I've been to 4 of the Top 5 Grotto sites in China and Mogao is said to be amazing. Tell me...were you able to take photos in the grottoes...or if forbidden did others do so? At Maiji Shan in Gansu it was forbidden but I noticed the Chinese tourists did so anyway without penalty. I was paranoid my camera would be confiscated so only took pics surreptitiously!

From Blog: Silk Road: Lanzhou to Dunhuang

29th April 2013

A great blog
We will use this in planning our upcoming trip to Switzerland. It is great looking at the old photos! We may even take that hike. We'll see.

From Blog: Weekend trips to Switzerland

28th April 2013

Deja Vu...
I have wanted to visit Labrang for many years, and wasn't allowed to do so when we visited China in 2009...so this was a dream come true. Although I enjoyed walking in the footsteps of my parents, the best part was interacting with the Tibetan monks and pilgrims...showing them the pictures my Dad had taken 65 years ago; and having them stare in wonder, amazed that there were even foreigners here that long ago. When I took a portrait of the woman pilgrim I was thinking of your portraits...I probably should have gotten even closer.

From Blog: Side Trip to Labrang Monastery

28th April 2013

These jolly young pilgrims insisted that I take their picture

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

DEJA VU?
Hope your trip to Labrang satisfied your hopes & desires in visiting the place of your parent's wedding that took place so long ago. Trust you had feelings of excitement and fulfillment in completing this part of your quest. What a privilege to have done so.

From Blog: Side Trip to Labrang Monastery

27th April 2013

Yum schnitzel
Although I imagine McDonald's tasted good to Will after his illness. Nothing wrong with that. Sometimes you need to familiar or comfort foods. Ham and pickle sandwiches sounds interesting. What kind of pickles. Love the fact that you had time to post on Song of the week. Good job.

From Blog: The Hanseatic League: Baltic Republics

18th April 2013

roamingfox
Alma van As

These things happen!
Glad you made it home, albeit a bit delayed and tired. It often concerns me that I might pre-empt things as well.

From Blog: Did I jinx American Airlines?

17th April 2013

auspicious
Michelle Duer

Glad to hear you made it back home safely. I hope that the pain in your feet was not gout, but if it was I hope you are recuperating warmly and comfortably back at home. It sounds like Will had some great insight into his opportunities in law both in education and affordable tuition ($7500/2 years?!!!) and potential career paths in Europe. I'm still chuckling over the cross-country skiing and beautiful girls portion of your last blog. I hope we meet before you head off on your next trip, and hopefully, you will be more mobile on your feet next trip around. Thanks for sharing!

17th April 2013

roamingfox
Alma van As

Lovely historic town
Sounds like you have had a wonderful time, Bob. Tallinn reminds me a bit of Bavaria in Germany.

From Blog: The Hanseatic League: Baltic Republics

15th April 2013

Making connections
It would be ironic for you to travel to Helsinki and eat at the Colorado Rocky Mountain Grill. That is terrific that Will is more excited about his future after talking with Annette. Over all you had an amazing trip and wonderful that you could share it with Will.