Stephen Paul's Guestbook

13th September 2008

Best Wishes
Hi Steve! Best wishes for your health recovery. May God Bless you and grant you another opportunity to visit high peaks of His creation. I lived in Chile 10 years and still in love with chilean memories of breathtaking sights, landscaping and people. I was blessed that my Father, may He rest in peace (in Chile) was and ocean explorer in Chile and my 2 months School vacation time spent traveling with him from Arica to Punta Arenas, Chiloe, Isla Mocha, etc. My heart beat fast with excitment seening the pictures you shared online where i had been before like Cajon del Maipu and other places in Chile. Steve may Merciful God grant you health, peace, happiness and Trust in Him! Tropical Regards, Marysia

From Blog: Life, Death and the Metamorphic Conspiracy, Sequoia National Park

7th September 2008

William Hardy
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Photos of Zion Canyon
I was born in Springdale at the mouth of Zion Canyon 80 years ago. This the best collection of photos I have seen. After 80 years and many miles this is still, in my opinion, the single most glorious spot in the world. Thanks for the memories.

From Blog: 2 days in Zion National Park

6th September 2008

laetitiaaroundtheworld
Laetitia

Hi Steve! Great pics as usual! the more I look at your blogs on Cambodia, the more I think..well, that's it! Next trip got to be there! hahaha :-) Anyway Dec/ Jan is Monsoon everywhere else so that looks like the perfect destination!! and it is been on the list for way too long! Merci........

From Blog: The Rivers are Alive, and So are the Graves

30th August 2008

BlackManx
Amy Hall

chickens!!!
ha ha that was a funny one! wicked.. i have a sponsor child in cambodia who i so want to go and visit now!!

From Blog: The Rivers are Alive, and So are the Graves

29th August 2008

Berto
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Que Isla tan Hermosa
Thank for shearing these beautifull pictures. One day I will go back home to the land that I love. Keep posting more. This will make me want to go back more.

From Blog: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography

27th August 2008

anonymous
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surprise saddle
One of the best views in that area. I've stopped there to rest for decades on my way to the headwaters of the North fork which is another dimension completely. Thanks for sharing.

From Blog: The Perseid Surprise

25th August 2008

Eric Tschuy
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Pleasant memories
I spent three childhood years in Santiago and got to know quite a bit about the city (for a 4-6 year old, that is). My two brothers were born there and my father helped hundreds of people fleeing the 1973 coup. I hope to get back for a visit someday--your pictures are a beautiful reminder of that great city and its people.

From Blog: A Sacred Hill, A Special City: Santiago de Chile Fotos

25th August 2008

robert olson
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the wonders this area adds to our life are immense.further north in the hoover country brings similar sights

From Blog: Hoover Wilderness

20th August 2008

Holiday James
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Those pictures look great i have never been to Cambodia but am definatly considering going there now.

From Blog: The Rivers are Alive, and So are the Graves

20th August 2008

Christa
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Yay!
Hi Steve! :) I'm so excited that these are finally out for all to see! I love the closeups of all the fascinating statues. I also love the photo of you on the boat with your guide and boat driver...who took that awesome photo?? ;-) Thanks for sharing with us!

From Blog: The Rivers are Alive, and So are the Graves

19th August 2008

Antsy
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picture #1
Love it! can you teach me how you achieve the result (motion blur?) Is there pp involved to do it or is it sooc? great shots!

From Blog: 13 Hours to Ratanakiri by Bus, 45 minutes by Plane

19th August 2008

Portia
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great shots!!
I am so envious! These shots are great! I can't wait to start traveling overseas next year - our little man will be old enough :) I need recommendations please :)

From Blog: The Rivers are Alive, and So are the Graves

12th August 2008

Spunky
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Great for naked camping looks like...

From Blog: Hoover Wilderness

6th August 2008

Stephen Paul
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Puerto Rico is #5!
Most Densely Populated Islands of the World: - - - - -- - - -Population density, persons per square kilometer: 52,845,528 Salsette (Mumbai, India) - - 2039 Long Island, NY, USA - - 940 Java (Indonesia) - - 628 Taiwan - - 438 Puerto Rico - - 415 Honshu (Japan) - 364 Kyushu (Japan) - - 363 Luzon (Philippines) - - 347 Panay (Philippines) - - 306 Sri Lanka - - 278 Great Britain - - 232 Hainan - - 227 Hispaniola - - 212 Shikoku (Japan) - - 194 Sicily - - 194 Mindanao (Philippines) - - 101 Cuba - - 91 Sulawesi - - 89 Sumatra - - 79 Ireland - - 71 Hokkaido (Japan) - - 32 Madagascar - - 21 Borneo - - 8 New Guinea - -

From Blog: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography

6th August 2008

Stephen Paul
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corrections
Historically, linguistically, socially, anthropologically- Puerto Rico is another "country", even though legally and politically it is a "self-governing unincorporated territory of the United States". And I didn't say Puertorriqueños are more friendly, just that they are unique in combining all the aspects of their personalities. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rican_independence_movement Furthermore Mr. "me", talking about "Americans" during a discussion of Latin America is a bit of a misnomer. Everyone in North, South and Latin America is an American in every sense of the word. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americas Finally I totally agree with your comment about population density! Sometimes travel writing gets a bit caught up in the "biggest, largest, longest, oldest, deepest" superlative race! I should always default to the term to make it sound high, like "one of the..." Thanks to everyone for the compliments!! This is my most viewed blog and I definitely feel priveledged to have shared the things I saw in puerto Rico with so many thousands of people!

From Blog: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography

6th August 2008

Somala
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finally!
Finally I had a chance to see your Cambodia pics! It looks like you had an amazing time! I love amok too! Have you been to Chez Sovan in SJ? They have the best amok in town =)

From Blog: The Best of the Rest in 61 Pictures or Less

5th August 2008

me
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Another correction...
Puerto Rico is not the most densely populated island on the planet. Probably not even in the top 10. Not even half of what is found in Java... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rico http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java Anyhow, awesome pics. Ain't life grand!

From Blog: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography

5th August 2008

me
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A couple corrections...
Puerto Rico is not a different country. Also, the people there are not any more friendly than your typical American. It's just a myth.

From Blog: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography

4th August 2008

leigh
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Hi from Blenheim
Hi there Steven, came across your blog while looking up an image of Beech. I am blessed to live in Blenheim (the boring place! lol). I'm a Kiwi, New to the South, and love the Place's you describe, the majistic sky at the lake I was lucky to experience, I have never seen so many stars, I am off there again soon to tramp and can't wait.

From Blog: 4 Days of March in the South Island, Part I: New Zealand Photography

28th July 2008

Dawn Smallwood
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Love your blogs on Chile!
Went for the 1st time last year, going again this year and will be going again next year! Love the place and look forward to seeing the Chilean Lake District on my forthcoming trip! Happy blogging!

From Blog: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos

28th July 2008

Matthew Stewart
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Would like to talk to you....
You pictures are great. You remind me of me, in that it sounds like you make frequent stops when you see a photographic moment - my wife used to get frustrated with me as I make frequent U-turns because "I saw something" but now she loves taking photos and doesn't mind. Anyway we are going to NZ Oct.27th-31st then on to Australia from Oct. 31-Nov. 12th. We live in Sacramento CA and it sounds like you are from the area as well (Yosemite, etc.) We have a short time frame on the southern island and I figured you could give us some great advice. We don't like doing paid tours for days on end, would rather have the experience doing a trip ourselves, but we are very open to day tours like the helicopter one, etc. What would you recommend. We want to rent a car and drive the southern island. My phone is 916-788-8828. Take care and God bless. Matthew and Holly

From Blog: 4 Days in the South Island of New Zealand, Part II: New Zealand Photography

27th July 2008

Camila Manzano
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Thank you
I m Chilean, living now in the UK. I just would like to thank you for the nice comments you have made about my country,

From Blog: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos

14th July 2008

The Bernard Brothers
Kyle Bernard and Company

Everything is still red
Great blog, as always. I was in Ban Lung four months ago and my backpack is still red. Wonderful place.

From Blog: 13 Hours to Ratanakiri by Bus, 45 minutes by Plane

13th July 2008

Cheron Terry
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Beautiful Pictures
Thanks for posting such beautiful pictures. Will have to go check out this area someday. I love camping!.

From Blog: Hoover Wilderness

13th July 2008

Stephen Paul
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Wat about the Markets?
The market place pictures were taken from the inside of the bus as it whizzed past the small towns... thats why they have a weird look to them. I think thats what you mean?

From Blog: 13 Hours to Ratanakiri by Bus, 45 minutes by Plane

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