Trabern's Guestbook

memories of flagstaff
I guess your photos are just a taster of what you must have taken over your journey. Looking forward to seeing more further down the track. Phil and I visited Flagstaff in 2001 so some familiar places mentioned in your blog, Wupatki pueblo ruins and Sunset crater. The other significant thing that happened there was that the door knob fell off our motel bathroom and Phil got stuck in there for a little while. You may remember the Venice beach toilet incident when he got locked in and tried to pull the lock apart with his Swiss Army knife. The Flagstaff incident was less dramatic but had him worried for a few minutes. I think just about everything we touched in that motel room broke or fell apart! It was also the place where we learned that you don't stay near railway lines as the trains during that night seemed to take forever to go by! Hopefully your motel was a bit more upmarket...

Neons everywhere
Love the photos of the Neon signs. It must have been a huge business in the US at some stage. There was an item on American Pickers about how they are made and it is a lot of work to make them with more than a couple of colours. We also saw a travel item on Vegas that showed a place where you can see a huge number of old unused signage which would be interesting to see, like a big Neon graveyard. The midpoint cafe looks very retro. Must look up a recipe for nekkid chicken! What is the most revolting thing you have seen on a menu during your travels? I am sure you must have seen some beauties. I remember seeing a sign outside a takeaway place in Florida for fried gizzards but sadly the place was closed so we couldn't have a tasting??? Ha ha! Reminds me of the Beverley Hillbillies and Granny's gourmet cooking. love Janet

sights and characters
You are certainly finding plenty of interesting views and characters along your journey. Keep up the great work with the blog and photos, taking us along on your pilgrimage. One of our favourite shows "American Pickers" features some great characters who collect all manner of historical items, much like the type of people you seem to be meeting along the way. They all have a story to tell! Janet

St Louis baseball fireworks
Can you believe another friend of ours photographed those fireworks too? From his hotel window as he had a lovely view of the ballpark, although he went to the game earlier. He's over there from Brisbane on a work trip.

lucky guess?
Let me guess, who had the pint and who had the hot chocolate?? Duh! One thing you can rely on is buckets of rain when you go for a hike in Yorkshire. What a joy, so glad you packed your wet weather gear. Phil and I visited Hardraw Force and Aysgarth Falls back in 1992 with Kathleen and Michael, back when my uncle was still alive. Just seeing your photos brings back those happy memories of the time we spent with them on that visit. Seems we were lucky to go there with locals as I don't recall any dramas getting there. They were such brilliant tour guides and we enjoyed all our long Yorkshire hikes with them. Kathleen continues to be the person who we turn to for any UK tourist advice to this day. Bernie, we loved your waterfall photos and the Birds of Prey pics were brilliant too. Your cameras pick up the fine detail in their feathers beautifully. Sorry to hear about the car dramas back home. Hopefully the cause has now been diagnosed and there won't be any further problems once repaired.

You Happy Snappers!
Sounds like you're really into getting just that "right" shot. I too am carrying my new Nikon V1 with me everywhere, practicing with light, subjects etc. I'm really want to take superb photos on my September trip to WA and NT. Thanks for sharing your photographic moments and taking such meticulous notes of your daily travels. Take care. Caroline

Ephesus
We went to Turkey many, many years ago when they were first opening up the country for tourism. We had to fly in at night into a military airport, quite scary really as soldiers with guns escorted you off the plane. Anyway we did your trip and it brought back all the memories, but it was so hot the day we went. Have a great time

Great Blogs
Hi guys, just to let you know we are enjoying travelling with you, who is taking the great shots? hope you keep well and enjoy the rest of your trip. Will look forward to further instalments. Cheers, Val and Wade.

Great Writing Style and love the Photo's too
I'm glad I discovered your blog about your recent trip to the Bodrum Peninsula. I love your writing style, and am enjoying reading about your adventures. I write a Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide website, and hope you don't mind if I write a review of your travels on my site; feature some of your photo's; and include links back to your pages on Travelblog. Thanks, Jay

Wow - a real rest
Sounds like you are finally getting a real break and should be super relaxed by the time you move on. Loved the glass wear in the museum - amazing. Enjoy yourselves despite the frustation with the net cheers

We're travelling too!
Hi, Tracey & Bernie! I haven't become as sophisticated as you re: blogs so just email info/photos every now & then. Graeme & I have done 2 weeks of our 4 mth Western Australian/NT stint so far. Currently in Kalgoorlie after great stays in Marree/Flinders Ranges (for Lake Eyre flight), Adelaide (to see friends & do Victor Harbour), Coffin Bay, Whyalla, Ceduna & Fraser Range station & tomorrow Esperance for a few days before Pemberton, Albany & Perth. By end of month we plan to be heading up coast then inland to Pilbara>Exmouth>Broome>Derby>Kimberleys>Darwin>Jabiru>Alice Springs & home around September. Mostly camping - which is great for meeting interesting people in awesome camp kitchens:)

What a great way to celebrate!
I should have realised you would have a blog of your Pt Douglas trip. I enjoyed reading it and it brought back memories of our own trip of 2002 to Cairns/Pt Douglas. The snorkeling trip is one of my happiest traveling moments. Sounds like you had a wonderful celebration of your 30 year milestone!