Wrong title for photo Pistachio (nut) trees have flower with no petals. The above image is wrongly titled. The pictured trees look like a cherry or plum. Almonds have similar flowers but a different tree shape.
WOW!!! Just realizing you two are away--only looked at an email/blog right now.Sounds like an amazing trip! Keep happy and healthy and stay out of trouble's way!
Happy Easter from PEI Looks like you folks are having another great holiday. Thanks for sharing and Happy Easter to both of you.
Hugs...Mary, Garnet and Family.
House Of Pho !! Hey guys ! We loved seeing the pictures. Especially that one of John's tropical Queen ! So glad you're having a great time there. It sounds and looks fabulous, especially the food. Our Army of 6 marches on it's tummy as well. Speaking of that, that brings me to the subject line. Our two favorite noodle houses at home here are Veitnamese Pho houses. One in Dartmouth, and one in Halifax. Just the mere mention of driving by one of them brings shrieks of joy from the kids. Sorry I missed you guys this summer. It's always feast or famine with me at work. Take it while I can get it. Elaine and the Boys were really glad to see you at the Festival in Wood Islands. Looking forward to seeing you both soon. Lookinf forward to the next blog entry as well. Take good care. Love to both. Pat and Elaine and Boys.
I hope I didn't send this, like 3X before I got the hang of it! So, if you got the wrong fish-sauce, you might end up "Thai-tongued"? Wonderful travelog, thanks for sharing! Hope to see youse guys when you return to NorAm.! Love, P.
OMG So beautifully described and experienced Johnny. Loved the photos especially the one early on of just a few boats all of the same variety...surely a photo to be framed and hung. I also liked the one of your queen.
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Thanks for the update! Hi Darla and John,
We are really enjoying your travel blog! Your three weeks in the south certainly flew by quickly... it sounds like you had a wonderful time there ( :
Your descriptions of the food and the warm climate bring back happy memories for us too!
Wishing you continued happy and safe travels,
Judy & Richard
Enjoy your blogs Hi Darla and John,
I'm so happy to be included as one of the friends who receive your blogs. They are so very interesting. I love reading about the local cuisine (surprise). The pictures are amazing.
Enjoy the rest of your trip. Hope to hear more in the summer.
What a wonderful experience It is wonderful to be kept up to date on your travels it looks to be very beautiful and sounds like you are taking full advantage of experiencing the culture.
Enjoy Yourselves.
Malcolm and Debbie
What a joy to see pictures of beauty including the gorgeous one of Darla on the bike. We so enjoyed the blog and pictures. What a delightful experience the two of you are sharing. Love the "Hello" entry. Looking forward to seeing your pictures and hear of your adventures in person my loves! Robert and Delia ..... We are at the cottage with Deirdre and Peter and they send their love too.
Wow! Sure sounds like a fine time. I am just off for a ski along Jacks Road with Sandra Hoy, so although I think I would like to be where you are, at least we have real winter here now, and can enjoy it! xo Liz
Oh man Wow! You are right into it as usual! Fascinating descriptions oh Bard, and such a cute photo of the croc, not to mention the caption...Sounds like yer having a ball and some good food and drink to wash it all down with. take care with love
M
As you know Angkor Wat is impossible to describe to anyone who has not experienced it first hand.
The sheer magnitude of this creation defies understanding especially when realizing that
all the stone was transported many kms. by elephant from quarries far away. Connie and I
never ceased to be amazed at the bas relief that went on and on as well as the mortar-less
stonework which has not only stood the test of time but made a valiant effort to withstand
the relentless bombing by our American friends. This is truly one of the wonders of the world.
WOW How beautiful and peaceful it all looks and the flowers and food Yum. Big contrast to the grey freezing rain here. It makes us wish we were travelling too. XXXXXXXXX
We will take care of Aryana next weekend for her monthly visit
WOW!!!! That's how I want to spend retirement!!! Just one request... could you change my email to the above one as my edu account can't hold much and I want to enjoy the sights and commentary as you are so kind to share it!! Keep enjoying life!
DARLA and JOHN THROUGH OUT MY TRAVELS, I REALIZED, THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF GUESTS, THE ONES THAT ADAPT TO THE HOST AND THE ONES THAT EXPECT THE HOST TO ADAPT TO THEM.
THE ONES THAT EXPECT THE HOST TO ADAPT, ARE ADVISED TO STICK TO RESORTS, CRUISES AND PRE ARRANGED EXCURSIONS.
THE ONES THAT CAN ADAPT TO THE HOST AND HIS HABITAT, ARE ADOPTED AND BECOME HONORARY SICILIANS.
DARLA E GIOVANNI WILL ALWAYS BE AT HOME IN THIS MYSTIC ISLAND OF SICILIA.............UNFORTUNATLY FOR US, ANY WHERE THEY VISIT, THEY BECOME NATIVES.
MISSING YOU ALREADY
JOHN AND FAMILY
Enjoying the commentary We read your entries with great interest and envy!! You are so right in your observation, in that it is when we leave here that we begin to have an appreciation of how good we really have it here!!
Good luck, safe travelling and enjoy!! L.D.
Good Eats! Hey guys, it sounds completely amazing over there. Im glad to hear you are safe and bronzing so nicely! The food sounds so intreging and tasty. Enjoy! Love Bec
Freezing in Canton Hi guys
I am in upstate New York and there is snow everywhere so I am especially jealous today as I read your journal.
Good point about how fortunate we are - by our birth alone we have a leg up at least materially.
Safe travels south
Rob(ert)
What wonderful descriptions! We just found your blog. On the way to it we found Cola Creek pictures from 74! It sounds so wonderful. Thanks for keeping us in touch.
This the travel journal of Darla Thompson & John Rousseau of Mount Vernon, Prince Edward Island, Canada. The latest blog here is our 2012 trip to Vietnam and later visits to Hong Kong and Spain. Below that are entries from our three month trip to Italy in 2009. If you scroll down past the Italy entries you will find the entries we wrote on a 3 month trip to India in 2006. The entries are in reverse chronology - first entry is at the end...latest entries are at the top.... full info
Cassie
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Wrong title for photo
Pistachio (nut) trees have flower with no petals. The above image is wrongly titled. The pictured trees look like a cherry or plum. Almonds have similar flowers but a different tree shape.