!!! My favorite part of your trip. . .to date! The coolest thing ever! Isn't Big Love like the wildest, most intriguing show?! We don't have HBO, but a friend told us about it so Emily and I are hooked (via Netflix!). A close friend in Africa with 3 wives proved to me that it is way too complicated an arrangement for sanity! Speaking of HBO shows, have you ever seen IN TREATMENT? If not, counselor, I recommend it highly. A friend passed along the DVDs of the first season and I got so addicted I may have to see a therapist!
Can't remember if I told you, Emily is off to San Francisco in a couple weeks to start and MFA in Graphic Arts at the Academy of Art University. Pretty exciting. Pretty debt inducing for the daughter. We'll see how it goes.
Happy Anniversary What a cool way to spend your 10-year anniversary! What a trip of a life time! I am still enjoying reading your blog. Keep the news coming!
so neat That post almost made me cry! That is such a wonderful experience and I was so happy to hear that Valeri's dream came true. You all are true adventurers.
You guys are amazing I love hearing about all of your traveling adventures. You guys are amazing. I would be so scared to do half of the stuff that you are doing. Wow! Thanks so much for sharing.
Smooth ride! I've never been on a camel, but it looks like a smooth ride! Valeri, you are such a gifted writer. It's kind of like reading a good romance story...you just can't wait for the next chapter! Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your travel experience with you.
Unfrickin' believeable! This has been my favorite blog thus far! I am in awe! How wonderful is this experience! If you all do bring that little girl back, she can stay at my house and you can have visitation rights. (I'm sure Kyle can work that out!)
I am so with Kyle no lamb or goat for me!
Love you ,
Joan
this is the most amazing adventure I have ever heard of and the pictures are awesome! Your dad makes those rocks actually look comfortable! You look very happy I'm so happy your dream came true:)
Ok Val I have to ask where did you go to the restroom? and how do you wash your hair out there? of course what were the women wearing?
I kinda want to go and hang out with the cute kids.
awesome Dear Roy,
I am so slow!! It just donned on me that you were on the other side of the world. You seem to be having a blast. I think I need to go back and read all of the blogs. Have fun and take pictures of the big snakes and wild life. Hoooah.l
No reservations I just wanted to let you know I have really enjoyed traveling with you here in Manhattan. Camel University reminds me of an episode of Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations program on the travel channel, one of my favorite shows.
What fun This looks like the high point of your trip to me Vals, I would go for this adventure. Your Dad didn't look to comfortable on the back of that camel tho. Are they hard to ride? I can imagine how sore you were, amazing how you find muscles you didn't know you had when you ride horse, elephant, or camel(I assume) for an extended time. What a great way to really see the country though. I would guess you are at the airport. You are coming home to a heat wave! We knew we would end up paying for all those beautiful July days. Nancy
Famous Flag Too funny! That flag sure does have a lot of miles on it now! You should put together a photo album of just pictures with the flag. Do people stop you and ask you where it's from? I was wondering if they might think that it's a flag from some strange country.
French tailor Oh,oh, oh, this was a wonderful blog. My BS is in clothing and textiles and, Kyle, I had no idea you were fascinated by fabrics. I learned about France in my history of costume course which tells you how important France was to western fashion. I am happily envious of your experience. If you find some wonderful pieces of fabric that you think I will like, please purchase them and add a finders fee to the bill.
Carolyn Brock's story of Africa travel The comments about ferry ride reminded me of cousin Carolyn's book, Asante Africa, in which she describes riding the bus over rough roads and people sitting, standing, hanging on to the poles, swaying and being jolted. Then, suddenly, someone might break into song or prayer and the busload would join in. Or, when trying to fly out of the airport, purchasing a ticket only gave you permission to run like crazy towards the plane when the gates opened. There was not a guarantee of seating; and arrival and departure times were just wild estimates. This is when obsessive orderliness and rigidity of procedures starts to look attractive.
Mr GQ no matter where he goes So glad to hear about Kyle and his suit antics. All is still well with the world. Valeri made friends with some camels, Kyle bought a suit and Roy watched over the kibbutz. Hopefully this time the suit will actually make it back to the US with you, unlike the SriLanka trip! I am sure everyone at Jack Henry will be just a bit sad today or they will be rushing out to get a fresh supply of Dormeuil. Valeri I am surprised that you would trust a kid from Toronto to give you advice on what was happening. The last time you met up with a kid from Toronto........ well you have been able to last 10 years with him - congratulations to both of you for that!
Hi Val and Kyle,
Happy 10th Anniversary!!! Val your travel blog entries have been extremely entertaining. You are a wonderful writer!
There was snow on Pikes Peak this a.m.-Aug. 1st. JOY
David Brock
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My favorite part of your trip. . .to date! The coolest thing ever! Isn't Big Love like the wildest, most intriguing show?! We don't have HBO, but a friend told us about it so Emily and I are hooked (via Netflix!). A close friend in Africa with 3 wives proved to me that it is way too complicated an arrangement for sanity! Speaking of HBO shows, have you ever seen IN TREATMENT? If not, counselor, I recommend it highly. A friend passed along the DVDs of the first season and I got so addicted I may have to see a therapist! Can't remember if I told you, Emily is off to San Francisco in a couple weeks to start and MFA in Graphic Arts at the Academy of Art University. Pretty exciting. Pretty debt inducing for the daughter. We'll see how it goes.