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11th March 2013

Wonderful Photos
I trust you will be able to keep up the photo standard that your parents set for you back in 1948. We are sure you will have a great trip. We came the other way 10 years ago coming in from Finland, over to St Petersburg and Moscow and then down by train and bus through Kasakhstan, Usbekistan (my keyboard wont let me type the letter after y!) and Kyrgystan. The border with China had been closed so we couldn't continue that way and flew out to India. The pick of the trip would have to be Bukhara, Samarkand and the mountains and people of Kyrgystan. The roads in the latter were pretty basic at the time though. Bitumen that hadn't been maintained for many, many years. Have a great trip. It is a very interesting part of the world.
12th March 2013

I'll try my best...
I was disappointed with the point and shoot camera I used on my last trip, so purchased a Nikon DSLR. If the pictures don't turn out, then it's the photographer! I note your blogs start in 2008...any chance you will get around to blogging the trip you mention? As for roads through Central Asia, I understand they are still bad...that's why I'm flying from Urumqi to Tashkent. When the Chinese finish the new road, I might return to fill the gap.
11th March 2013

Plans
You are a master at making a plan! Unbelievable! Just praying that your leg cooperates.
12th March 2013

As for planning...
I wanted to use this blog to show others how I plan a trip...starting with a spreadsheet with a rough itinerary with a row for each day and columns for departure city, flight number, departure time, arrival time, arrival city, flight cost, hotel, hotel price, food price, entertainment price...then filling in the cells. I make more adjustments than shown in the blog.
11th March 2013

Wow, wow, wow! I didn't know your parents had married in Tibet. Timing-wise, it sounds like they may have been there around the same time as the Heinrich Harrer of "Seven Years in Tibet" -- your parents must have had some equally amazing stories to tell. I hope your foot is fully recuperated by the time you head off to meet Will and cannot wait to hear about your travels. Such a helpful and informative blog!
2nd February 2013

Formal evening
Lookin' good. Great photo.
From Blog: A Day in Vanuatu
2nd February 2013

Thanks.
We aren't formal people, but sometimes dressing up can be special.
From Blog: A Day in Vanuatu
2nd February 2013

Dancing around the world
How did the dancing in Fiji compare to the dancing in Samoa? I see you talking with the Fijian dancers but not dancing with them. What's up? Glad you stumbled on the dance contest.
From Blog: A day in Fiji
2nd February 2013

Fiji dancers...
What I found interesting was while they were dancing, a matronly woman came aroud with a cloth to wipe off their sweat. The Samoa dancing was more like the Maori dances...more aggrssive.
From Blog: A day in Fiji
2nd February 2013

Enjoying Samoa
But where are the pictures of you dancing in Samoa? How did the dancing on the ship compare to the dancing in town? Sounds like you've had time to talk with several people about their island life. Sounds great.
From Blog: The Samoas
2nd February 2013

Dancing in Samoa...
I don't dance...except the Father/Daughter dance at Rosanna's wedding where I hope everyones eyes were on the bride.
From Blog: The Samoas
2nd February 2013

Back to back activities
Bob and Linda, it looks like you had a good routine going. Always plenty to do while at sea. Glad you are making new friends from around the world.
From Blog: At Sea
2nd February 2013

Lahaina looks lovely
This is one of those islands I don't know much about. Glad to read a little. Sounds like it is worth a visit.
From Blog: Lahaina and Maui
31st January 2013
Eastern Hotel in Tanah Rata - Cameron Highlands

Hi My Dad was a hydro engineer lent to Malaya to find hydro potential out in the bush. We lived just outside Tanah Rata in a house now called TNB bungalow for two years 59/60. Attended the Convent School. Living there is every ten year old's dream. Your site is the only one that refers to the Eastern Hotel. Drop me an email and we can talk some more. Neil
31st January 2013
Eastern Hotel in Tanah Rata - Cameron Highlands

Your dad found hydro potential...
at least one dam was under construction by the German construction consortium Hochteif-Holtsmann about half way between Tapah and Tanah Rata. I Googled Eastern Hotel and found the picture...if you haven't read my blog about my time in Tanah Rata, there is a link on the left side. Yes, living there as a 10 year old or a high school student was a dream. I will send you an email with my phone number and of course my email address.
31st January 2013

Wow! Like you say, to be there during this momentous part of history, and to travel through the area, must have been amazing, something I'm highly envious of. And actually owning a fragment from the wall - I wonder how many people will still see the significance of this is a hundred years from now? Great memories you've shared.
31st January 2013

Thanks for reading my blog...
Those were momentous times, and I'm glad I was part of it.
31st January 2013
Eastern Hotel in Tanah Rata - Cameron Highlands

Eastern Hotel CH
Hi Stayed at the Eastern in 1960 just before we moved back to Canada. Glad to see that somebody else in the world knows about it. Neil
31st January 2013
Eastern Hotel in Tanah Rata - Cameron Highlands

Wow! How did you find my blog about my time at the Eastern Hotel?
And what were you doing in Malaysia in 1960? It sounds like you have had an interesting life. How about writing some Travelblogs like I did?
24th January 2013

Your travels are inspirational! :)
25th January 2013

Thanks for reading my blogs!
I know that you were already inspired to travel, but hope mine inspire you to travel more...and find interesting places to go. In March I will be traveling from Beijing to Xian and then following the Silk Road as far as Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent, then flying to Riga, Latvia to see the Baltics and Finland, stopping in London on the way home to Colorado. Around the world in one month...my travels tend to be short and intense due to responsibilities at home!
20th January 2013
Bob pushing Rosanna on the swing, and Tamara

Wow Dad, you are pushing me very high!
20th January 2013
Bob pushing Rosanna on the swing, and Tamara

Glad to see you are finally reading my blogs...
after the 12 that apply to England you only have 171 to go! Rea at least all those that include you...after 1987.
20th January 2013
Bust of Shakespeare in his home

Where?
Where was Shakespeare's home? I would love to see it!
20th January 2013
Bust of Shakespeare in his home

Where is Shakespeare's home?
In Stratford on Avon. Stay the night and see a play.

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