hey joni!!! ohhh i am envious of your trips..i'm so glad you are having some fun!!!!and how about that special thing you had to pick up in london?!?! when is it going to happen?have funnnnn
A suggestion Perhaps while you are there, you can travel to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lybia, etc.... take a look at the abject poverty and utter ignorance and lack of education that is the experience of most of the populations there.... Then think about the fact that oil has made those countries 10s of times more wealthy than Israel... Why aren't you critical of the fact that, in Saudi Arabia for example, only 5000 people control all the wealth in the country and do nothing to create an infrastructure, and an education system for the people there. THEY can afford it far more than Israel or even the EU and the US for that matter!
About some of your commments.... Hi Sweetie, sounds like you're having fun!
Just to address a couple of things that you wrote. The reason why the governments have the money for education in the EU is because taxes are insanely high. In most countries income taxes go over 70%+!!!
This has lead to a lot of problems, one of the biggest being that their unemployment rate, especially among people under thirty, is 4 to 5 times what it is in the US. So all that education doesn't really help them getting a job!
As for Israel's spending on it's Military, I wonder if you realize that Israel is a TINY country surrounded and outnumbered, by thousands to one, with people that are sworn to destroy the country and kill every Jew. Once you spend some time there you may figure out why they need to spend so much on their military, and that without that spending, and America's help, they would cease to exist very very quickly.
On both of these subjects I could go on and on and on, but this blog is about you and your experiences, not a political debating board.
I love you sweetheart, but sometimes your views are VERY simplistic, and your perspectives and reasoning ignore tons of relevant factors in favor of a rather naive world view.
Big Kisses!
Michael
Great Greek pics Hey Joni,
Hope all is well. I'm here again in Barcelona after having moved. Life is good. Take care and keep in touch.
Besos (hugs and kisses),
Madeline
Wow! You are an amazing young woman! Who never ceases to amaze me. You're adventurous and living on the edge. I am SO PROUD of all that you do and share! Sounds like great fun -- what an experience you're having and memories your creating. Love ya -- Sonda
I'm Confused Hey Girl Loved the bugs!!!!! and the twin thumbs - and hey I have a cousin with the same thumbs!!!! So what I am confused about is why Switzerland bummed you so ~ with all those mountains were there no places to climb? No matter though - Greece has amazing food - eat and be happy!
Love ya:
Lyn~
getting it all ready! Hey Girl:
Sent your request on the Sherry... hoping she'll contact you about the stuff you'll need to get ready for CO...
Just home from a vacation out on Cape Cod... will send photos of Jordan when I can download some.....
So glad to hear you found the French to be as warm and friendly as Aliya did when she was there....
Hope when ya come east again I will the be able to have one of your fabu meals!!!!
Love ya kiddo: keep on having so much fun!!!!
Jordan sends love too!
Auntie Lyn~
Amazing how you find all the fun! Just read your blog. I had a smile on my face the whole time through. I am amazed how you can find the fun in the world. Sending lots of unending love. papa (back to work tomorrow after hiking)
HOTTIES OOH Girl:
You are really hanging out with some real cuties! Glad that you are having so many great climbing experiences.... Loving the good reads - Jordan loved the butterfly and rainbow pics! Auntie Lyn
Photos are Fantastic Joni - The photos of the outdoors are fantastic. Love every one of them. They provide a real sense of what is so special about where you are and what you are experiencing. Keep up the excellent blog and the great photos. Love, Dad
Mateo two words The Secret. If you haven't read it or watched the movie look into it. Laugh all you will, we'll see who's laughing in the end when Joni and I have 'attracted' all we want and need out of life! :)
Its raining again Hey Joni. More dodgy weather on the way this weekend and my trousers (pants) are only just dried out.
Happy travels. Pete.
PS Slovenia
I agree with Kendra He really is just gorgeous. (no homo). That's what my kids say before they do or say something that could be misconstrued as iffy. I laugh every time one of them says that, and let them know that not every act can be negated just because they say that. So funny. Anyhow, did you write that part at the end? because it's got some serious depth to it; lot of imagery and literary gold. Finally, you girls are so corny with all those lovey dovey things you say. I can recognize the value of positive comments, saying nice things, etc, but sometimes I'm thankful to be a man. Haha! Love you.
G'day from Oz Funny you mention the green bags for groceries. It's true, and I've been noticing it lately. Why can't we do these things in the States? It seems intuitive, no? Anyhow, glad to see that you've taken a liking to Italy, and that the climbing is awesome.
One of the kids from my group in Oz quoted this line from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and it seems applicable to both of our trips: "If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it. Anything you want to, do it. Want to change the world, there's nothing to it." What do you think?
Hi Kendra! Hi Kendra!
I am so happy to have you in my life. You totally captured my feelings completely about Giordano. That was brilliant. well done. Bravo!
Yes, thank you for correcting me about the non-ice cream Gelato. Gelato is waaaay better than ice cream!
i don't even know where to begin.. ok actually lets start with Giordano, GORGEOUS! moment of silence please. moving on, sorry to burst your bubble but it's gelato, not ice cream. gelato is something completely different and unique compared to ice cream, no? you are a climbing stud! (but we already knew that) I LOVED LOVED LOVED the life's lessons part. Basically, what it all comes down to is you have such great insights to share with the world and I love being able to be a part of the circle and learn from you. Thanks Joni. you are truly living the experience of being alive.
Gelato Girl Hey there:
Loved reading about your recent adventures.
Glad to hear that you are meeting great folks and getting some climbing in... keep sending links to your adventures so I can stay in touch and in the loop!
School is finally over and we are gearing up for summer fun!
Love ya:
Lyn~
Keeping the groove alive, I intend to use this as my travel blog so that you can vicariously join me on my adventures around the world. It starts in Thailand, and will never end. So far: Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Next Stop: who knows? stay tuned.
Here is my acupuncture website: www.divineacupuncture.com
Joni
P.S.
Here is a great quote: "A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour."
- George Bernard Shaw... full info
jen
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was it in london? or just anywhere in england...well have fun..byee