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| 17th November 2008 Mike and Sarah | - From: Days 319 - 326, Vancouver's Vagabonds & a gem of an Island. nope, we didn't make it to the swan, unfortunately from the sounds of your blog!!! Thanks for the comment, M&S |
| 17th November 2008 superteam1 | Victora!!! - From: Days 319 - 326, Vancouver's Vagabonds & a gem of an Island. It's a really good blog! I have gone to Noodle Box too! It is a cool and tiny restaurant! I love their noodles! Have you guys been to the Swans brewpub? It is also a fancy pub in Victoria! Tasty Beers! Live music! |
| 4th November 2008 twotravelbugs | Still reading the blogs! - From: Home is where the heart is. Great to hear you have got home safely, and are still blogging! We are enjoying reading through some of your other blogs. Keep blogging please! |
| 5th September 2008 the soul cultivator | - From: Day 327 to 335, Golden Memories of San Francisco Well what a journey guys...Iv loved reading it. I wish you tonz of luck in your new jobs, which I think you should do the odd blog there . Much Love Claire X |
| 31st August 2008 Marcia | HI - From: Days 319 - 326, Vancouver's Vagabonds & a gem of an Island. where are you guys??? i have been following along, and nothing for a few weeks now. Are you safe back home?? |
| 21st August 2008 Mike and Sarah | Selfie - From: Days 319 - 326, Vancouver's Vagabonds & a gem of an Island. We have replied privately to Margaret, however if you are looking for a selfie like ours (a pressie from a good friend) you can get them on the internet if you look up the words "I want one of those.com"!!!!!!!! :-) It should bring you to a website that sells cool things like the selfie!!!! |
| 14th August 2008 margaret lynch | - From: Days 319 - 326, Vancouver's Vagabonds & a gem of an Island. Hi guys, have being following your blog since you started your fab journey, sounds amazing, heading on a similar trip myself in December. I was just wondering about your selfie camera, travel a lot on my own and have been looking for something similar for ages now, would be a change to get some actual photos of myself for a change!! An info would be great and enjoy the rest of your trip. thanks |
| 28th July 2008 Alan and Donna | Beautiful photos - From: Days 313 to 318 - There's bears in them there hills!! We've been to Banff and Jasper on two different trips. Your photos reminded me of how the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies and made me want to take another trip there. Thanks for the beautiful reminder! |
| 28th July 2008 Two Canadians Eh | maple syrup and hockey games it is! - From: Days 313 to 318 - There's bears in them there hills!! haha, it's so great to hear what others think of canada!! great blog and great pictures, it brought us a tiny piece of home! enjoy the island, it's still my most favorite place in the world! :D |
| 28th July 2008 the soul cultivator | Ice capped dreaming. - From: Days 313 to 318 - There's bears in them there hills!! Funny, after al this time in hot countries im so craving snow right now. Great cooling pictures and im a bit jealous, how stupid and English am I? Claire x |
| 28th July 2008 Brendan Heading | cool - From: Days 313 to 318 - There's bears in them there hills!! Those pictures are fantastic! Like you said, just what I always think of when someone mentions Canada. |
| 26th July 2008 Squirroo | Howdy! - From: Yahoo! It’s cowboys! (And Cowgirls, yeeha!) wow i remember you telling us about the rodeo in Chile! glad it was as fun as you hoped. it looks awesome! did you get to do any breaking in of horses yourselves? that would've been funny to see! How long til you head back to Ireland now? Jane and I are flying out of South America on monday (sob) but i cant wait for the next 3 weeks in Cuba! bring on the sunshine! |
| 26th July 2008 Tim | that hostel - From: Days 288 - 290 Taste of Chicago......doh, too early! Yeah I stayed there! it was rubbish :) |
| 20th July 2008 Jen | Retracing my steps - From: Night 306, New York in a Night! Reading the last few blogs has been great. I only had 2 days in Chicago and had a cocktail in the Signature lounge, 1 day in Washington and walked past the White House, a week in Toronto and 1 day in NY. I agree the best way to do NY is with the girls for a spot of shopping, a Broadshow show, a few cakes and a dozen cocktails. Let's go for my birthday, the 18th of April and do it in style! Missing talking to you both. Love, Jen xxx |
| 20th July 2008 the soul cultivator | Count me in Sarah..... - From: Night 306, New York in a Night! Your pics just gave me goose bumps I love them....great shots. Claire x |
| 18th July 2008 barrygahan | Great ideas for Monteverde! - From: Days 269 - 273 Loving Costa Rica, even in the Green Season! Reading this blog is very appropiate as we're in La Fortuna and about to head to Monteverde. Can't wait to try the Tarzan swing and zip lines. That's a great lava shot too, Arenal was covered for our tour so we saw very little. |
| 16th July 2008 Mike and Sarah | Yep, not much for young kids at all! - From: Days 291 - 298, Viagra Lifts…….Niagara Falls!! (& Toronto) Thanks for pointing out these additional things for older children Carolyn/Gunga. Unfortunately these were not suited when travelling with a child under the age of three who really wanted parks and open spaces to play which were in very short supply. Mike and Sarah |
| 10th July 2008 Carolyn Taylor | Really? Not much kds? - From: Days 291 - 298, Viagra Lifts…….Niagara Falls!! (& Toronto) I was amazed at your comment about there not being a lot for kids to do in the Toronto area. I just returned from a week there with my 5 grandchildren ages 4-17. We could have stayed another week and still not done everything we wanted to do. # 1 The Science Center. It has to be one of the best in the world. That alone could have been 2 or 3 days of activity. The kids loved every minute of it. # 2. The Zoo- also a big hit especially the pool where you could touch sting rays ( they feel like silk). # 3. Casa Loma- a real castle with a turret you can climb, secret stairways and wonderful fountains and gardens. # 4 The Royal Ontario Museum- fantastic dinos. #5- the Hockey Hall of Fame- all of these plus the CN tower and a thrill ride there were included in the City Pass ( $64 for adults, $43 for kids). But the best kid place is Ontario Place which had rides and water activities. The kids stayed till it closed and they kicked us out. This was my second visit with my kids ( now adults ages 38 and 41) as they remembered Toronto as being the best family vacation we had when they were only ages 8 and 11. Sorry you didn't find much to do but it's not because Toronto doesn't have things for kids. Carolyn - blogger name 'gunga' |
| 27th June 2008 PA Leslie | - From: Day 285 Getting the VIP treatment from Universal Studios Hollywood! Hi, fun to read that you reply to the same forums as me...and when I checked your page...well, we are in Las Vegas airport on our way to LA as Leslie, my son wanted to go to Universal Studio...so we are going to be there just few days after you. His first visit there was when he was 18 months old...guess it will be a different experience. Great blog you have! |
| 26th June 2008 Mike and Sarah | FREO - From: Days 90 to 93 G'Day Mate! We generally do not accept factually incorrect comments to our blog from randoms, though, yours made us laugh. I guess, given the psychic powers you claim to have, you knew this would be the reaction and the response, so thanks in advance. For those who weren't aware of the correct details, and do not have psychic powers like Ethony( or Ash as she has called herself here), the correct details, like we published on our blog, are outlined below, but expanded slightly.... FYFI: The Round House is the oldest remaining building in Western Australia. It was built as a gaol and was the first permanent building in the colony. It was designed by HW Reveley, the colony's first civil engineer, and built in 1830 - 1831. The Round House had eight cells and a gaolers residence which all opened up into a central courtyard. If you check your definition of a gaol, it is defined as a 'lock up, confine or jail'..... S.O.Y - means whatever you want it to mean, or what ever your parents told you, but involves birds and their excrement. |
| 26th June 2008 Ash | Freo - From: Days 90 to 93 G'Day Mate! FYI: S.O.Y - means Soil on You. And the Roundhouse was not an old Prison is was an old Whaling Station. |
| 25th June 2008 Dave | Nice Trip - From: Day 285 Getting the VIP treatment from Universal Studios Hollywood! Nice Trip guys! It looks like your having a great time. Any problems anywhere? I just completed 1.5 years traveling the world. Spent 3 weeks in Ireland. I still have several blogs to get up as I am a little behind. My nick is Lucky Charms on this site. Did you Bungy in New Zealand? Did you go to Waitomo Caves? Hagas Honking was great for me . If you happen to make it through St. Louis, Missouri let me know and I will buy you a drink! Dave |
| 25th June 2008 Squirroo | wow - From: Days 274 - 279. Blackjack, Elton & Hooters...... it's got to be Vegas!! it sounds like you had an amazing time in Las Vegas... jane's more than extremely jealous of the elton experience... And, for Michael, I ate a really bad cheesecake today.. It was very sad. (Sorry, bumped in on Holz, thisŽll be a wee bit confusing, Jx.) ..thank you jane! anyhoos, did you guys ever see that episode of 'dont try this at home' with Davina McCall where she had to do a bungy jump over the grand canyon? your helicopter ride reminded me of that. I hope it wasnt so scary! Hope all is good - where are you guys now? Much love, Holly and Jane xxx |
| 21st June 2008 Mike and Sarah | Ahem! - From: Days 274 - 279. Blackjack, Elton & Hooters...... it's got to be Vegas!! No Brendan, the girls in Hooters wore long dresses to their ankles and covered clevages!!!!! I am lying ofcourse, and I will let Mike fill you in personally!!!! Sarah xxx |
| 20th June 2008 Krusty | Hooters - From: Days 274 - 279. Blackjack, Elton & Hooters...... it's got to be Vegas!! They were Skimpy in Hooters?!?!?!?!? :-) |
| 20th June 2008 Bren | Incas - From: Days 259 & 265 - 267, Catching our breath with Corpus Christi in Cusco I was under the impression the Incas were defeated by the Spanish in part because they thought the Spaniards were gods. Now this all goes back the "Indiana Jones Theory", but apparently the Incas had a legend about returning goods and when the Spaniards came in their armour with guns that's who they thought they were. You can't fight god what he does to you is your judgement so you basically take it. Also the Spaniards brought diseases which the Incas were unused to. Eventually they did rise up against the Spaniards, but there were more of them (Spanish) at that stage and they (The Incas) were weakened and generally at a technological disadvantage. Also after defeating the Moors the Spanish at that time were a very warlike people, just without any "heathens" to destroy in Europe and America served this purpose for them. |
| 18th June 2008 Brendan Heading | Class - From: Days 274 - 279. Blackjack, Elton & Hooters...... it's got to be Vegas!! Ah yes, I saw Mystere when I was there a year and a half ago .. it's a damn good show. Hooters is cool as well, when it's busy, although they can skimp a bit on the free drink. I didn't get to do the helicopter trip, sadly. I'm glad you guys had a good time there. Did you play any craps ?:) |
| 9th June 2008 Mike and Sarah | Jealous of your Pisco Sours! - From: Days 259 & 265 - 267, Catching our breath with Corpus Christi in Cusco We are VERY jealous about the Cross keys! Maybe next time?! |
| 9th June 2008 Mike and Sarah | Thanks for the Answers!! - From: Days 259 & 265 - 267, Catching our breath with Corpus Christi in Cusco Cheers for the insight! Cusco is an amazing place we enjoyed thoroughly. I really agree with your comments on children and making sure they attend school, we are acutely aware of this after travelling through Cambodia last year. In Peru we were told there are various times available to attend school, i.e., morning or afternoon classes. Families choose which ones they go to, so you will always find some kids around. Cheers :-) |
| 9th June 2008 Gunga | Possible answers.... - From: Days 259 & 265 - 267, Catching our breath with Corpus Christi in Cusco Having just spent a month in Cusco( my 3rd. visit)this is some of what I've learned: 1. used slaves, 2. think of legos- they carved small raised knobs to hold stones together,3. cuy reproduce quickly,4- guns!5 No one is sure they ever found MP. An aside about taking pics of street kids- my friends in Cusco say not to do it during school hours as parents keep the kids out of school and are basically are 'pimping' them. Enjoyed your blog as it brought back wonderful memories of my time there in June a few years ago. Carolyn ( blogger name 'Gunga') |
| 9th June 2008 barrygahan | I'd love to have seen the Corpus Christi festival - From: Days 259 & 265 - 267, Catching our breath with Corpus Christi in Cusco I agree, you are jammy, being there for that festival. We saw two festivals in May but I believe the CC one is best. As a small consolation, Cross Keys was open for our visit! Great blog, Barry |
| 3rd June 2008 Annet Cavannero | Hi - From: Day 264, Mike & Sarah do Machu Picchu Lovely pictures. I was wondering if you could give me some information on how much was the train tickets from Cuzco to MachuPi. Thank you Please email me if possible to roseloves3@yahoo.com |
| 3rd June 2008 Ellen Around the World | Inca Trail - From: Day 264, Mike & Sarah do Machu Picchu Hey Guys - I've also just done the Inca Trail (yeah I know my blog says Im in Guatemala!). The Inca Trail was actually what made my Machu Picchu experience! It's such a shame that you were dissapointed with your tour company experience and didnt get to spend enough time at MP. My problem was the opposite - my train back to Cusco was at 6pm - so I had almost too long there!! E |
| 3rd June 2008 Lisa | Congratulations! - From: Days 261 to 264, Treking the dizzy heights on the Inca Trail. Mike and Sarah, Thanks for the insight. I'm heading up the Inca Trail with GAP in a few weeks and am excited/terrified at the prospect. Everything I've read about Day 2 has been correct so far so needless to say I'm a bit worried. Congratulations on completing the trek. Well done!! |
| 29th May 2008 the soul cultivator | Magic Moments! - From: Day 260 Our Introduction to the Incas! Awwww....Such fond memories you have given me today, goose bump levels infact....god I miss Cusco, and its puppy season there....bonus! You're 7am start could that be the inca trail by chance, beyond the collapsed lungs you will love it! ClaireXX |
| 26th May 2008 Squirroo | wow - From: Days 245 - 247, Speachless in Iguazu Igazu looks amazing... i love that sepia photo of the falls the best - the mist makes it look magical! Glad youre loving BA too. we're in Bolivia now. it's very different to Chile but really cool in it's own way! Thanks for finding our blog..and recommending it! stay in touch Holly and Jane xxx |
| 17th May 2008 Carolyn | The Falls - From: Days 245 - 247, Speachless in Iguazu Looks amazing - your photos and words make us feel we are sharing your experiences as always. Next time you see a water fall we will be with you haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! Keep having fun and sharing your excitement with us. Love you loads and see you in 5 weeks!!! |
| 16th May 2008 Ruth from Wales | Water - From: Days 245 - 247, Speachless in Iguazu Lovely photos - brings back lots of memories! Looks like you are having a great trip, and IŽm sure youŽll love Machu Picchu! Take it easy, Ruth |
| 13th May 2008 the soul cultivator | Guatemustdo! - From: Days 243 to 244 Mendoza Arrrr..I wish we went this far south now. Great pictures. & Listen to the wise man....Guatemala is divine, do visit Lake Atitlan and Antigua. x |
| 19th March 2008 Krusty | Fruit Bats - From: Days 179 - 186 our farewell to Sydney Hi Guys, Yeah El and I had the misfortune to meet one of those bats in the Maldives. We were coming home from the boozer and it decided to swoop for our heads as the branches overhead were very low. Ellen took it well thinking that it was a bird........ It was probably best she didn't recognise it as a giant bat straight away! Enjoy being back to the Mystery Machine?!?!?!? Laters Krusty |
| 18th February 2008 Andrea Murray | YOU BOTH LOOK FAB!!! - From: Day 161 to 164, Bombscare on Bondi!? Hello!! WHAT CAN I SAY WOW WOW WOW - YOU BOTH LOOK ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS - I HAVE BEEN LOOKING THROUGH SOME OF YOUR PICS AND COMMENTS IT LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE HAVING AN AMAZING TIME. SORRY ITS TOOK SO LONG TO WRITE JUST MANIC IN THE ABBEY WORLD ( WHICH I AM SURE YOU BOTH MISS LOADS!!!) - WISH I COULD COME AND JOIN YOU - HOPE YOU ARE BOTH KEEPING WELL AND LOOKING AFTER ONE ANOTHER ( WHICH IT LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE!! ) I WILL WRITE AGAIN SOON - TAKE CARE - PLEASE HAVE A FEW SCOOPS FOR ME!! - ANDREA XXXXXXX |
| 17th February 2008 naomi | New Hair??? - From: Day 161 to 164, Bombscare on Bondi!? Hi Sarah - have you gone blonde?? the photos of you with Michaellook like it - its gorgeous anyway!!! love reading your blog and seeing whatyoure up to - never fails to make me green with envy. you certainly love your food and drink and i love reading about it too!!! lots of love to you Naomi |
| 30th January 2008 Tamsin | Hope you have found some more lollie ladies on your travels! - From: Day 133 - 135 Our run in with the Police! Hi Guys, Hope you are having fun. I love your site. The concert was heaps of fun! Safe travels. Tamsin xx ps we are off to the 7s this weekend. yay! |
| 30th January 2008 Tamsin | Watch out for the Masked Man! - From: Days 124 to 128 Museum, Martinborough and Masks I think the Masked Man will be at the 7s!! |
| 16th January 2008 Jackie Long | Hello M&S - From: Days 124 to 128 Museum, Martinborough and Masks Got 3 New Zealand updates through all at once - sorry about that e-mail Michael - hadn't heard from you since Sydney and after the flu thing and the jellyfish sting I was worried you'd had an accident sheep shearing !!! Well done on your bungy Sarah - I'm sure your Mum just loved watching that video ! J xx |
| 9th January 2008 naomi | happy new year!! - From: Days 116 to 119 Happy New Year from Sydney! you both look fab- sarah i love your dress on NYE - beautiful - and you looked fab in the bikini & santa hat - so jealous of not only the great time youre having but also of your figure!!! I love reading your bog and although dont comment often i am on here very regularly - i feel like I am travelling to all these places with you through your blog from the safety & boredom of my bedroom! i hope you are having an asolutely brilliant time every minute of every day - cant believe its been 16 weeks already! where does the time go? you look so happy together and I am so glad as you both deserve to be with someone who makes you feel so happy and it really shows. Have a great New Year, lots of love - thinking of you, Naomi xxx |
| 28th December 2007 MORAG PENDER | jealous - From: Days 101 - 104, Bush, Roadkill & Karajini Glad you are still having fun. the photos look fantastic. hope you had a lovely christmas. have a great New Year. Morag |
| 20th December 2007 Chris Brown | Christmas in Australia - From: Days 90 to 93 G'Day Mate! I can't believe you guys are spending christmas in Australia. I'm so jealous!!!!! Christmas day on the beach wearing shorts? You're so lucky. I can't wait for you to come home so we can enjoy a few swals & talk about your experiences, but keep on truckin' & have a very merry christmas! |
| 11th December 2007 david redpath | its freezin here! - From: Days 90 to 93 G'Day Mate! Certainly looks like your having a warmer lead up to Xmas than us mate! Sitting reading your blog wearing 3 layers of clothes keep the pictures coming they look great. |
| 30th November 2007 Ian | Take good care of her! - From: Days 80 to 83 - Cooking, dancing and chilling at the spa Glad to see that Jen is having a great time. I can see that Mike and Sarah are taking good care of her! The pictures are wonderful, it looks a very friendly and special place! Love Ian. xx. |
