tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.comments2023-05-30T02:01:06.425-06:00john & theresa @ seaTheresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915655920012390300noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-76785016424680007542013-10-29T09:36:20.951-06:002013-10-29T09:36:20.951-06:00I love reading your blog of your journey "so ...I love reading your blog of your journey "so far" Theresa and all of the links give such added detail that helps me envision your experiences. Sorry to read that you were sea sick as the seas must have been really rough for that to happen to you. Such excitement about the young whale and do hope that he survives but I suppose one might never know. Good to know that there are such caring people in the world. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Cape Town and hopefully the seas will be calm for your trip to Argentina. It is minus 11 C this AM with snow on the ground but the sky is blue and sun is shining brightly which is always a plus. A big hug from Calgary, Love, JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-64709075983393769712013-09-12T15:55:52.207-06:002013-09-12T15:55:52.207-06:00Thank-you again Theresa for your wonderful travel ...Thank-you again Theresa for your wonderful travel blog and its newsy tidbits. All of the different foods that you are experiencing sound absolutely yummy, especially all of the fish dishes (Portuguese style). Must be lovely having most people speak English in Antwerp as the Dutch learn it so well. I commented on this fact in Holland once and was told that no one wants to learn Dutch so they learn English!! Sorry about your dreary weather but hopefully it has changed for the better. Can you believe that we have been in the high 20's C this week and in fact, today it is 30C. Summer has arrived late in Calgary but at least it has finally arrived. Enjoy your stay in the Netherlands and I know you will love using your French in Le Havre. Au revoir, Bise, JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-70468807266329382442013-09-12T09:29:09.243-06:002013-09-12T09:29:09.243-06:00Klaus and I enjoy travelling along with you and Jo...Klaus and I enjoy travelling along with you and John. We know the amount of time it takes to write these blogs. Happy travelling!Karen Naumannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-54871380766109951562013-08-25T14:35:26.396-06:002013-08-25T14:35:26.396-06:00How wonderful it was to read your vivid descriptio...How wonderful it was to read your vivid description of Southampton, your trip from YYC to LHR and voyage so far, Theresa. The mental image of you sitting on your balcony clicking away, while watching the birds follow your ship, is very heartwarming. It will be lovely for you to rest, relax and enjoy each day. Take care, Love, JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-47207861267573466942009-05-01T23:21:00.000-06:002009-05-01T23:21:00.000-06:00Hi Theresa,
What a wonderful account of your volca...Hi Theresa,<br />What a wonderful account of your volcanic hike. I have a mental imagine of you trying to ski on the loose rock and ash...it would have been such fun to try! Must have been bitter sweet to return to the ship knowing that your voyage is almost at an end. Thank-you so much for 3.5 months of blogs and for letting me follow along..it has been a privilege. Enjoy the last few days of your amazing adventure. <br />Love, JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-28380233181097793102009-04-27T17:15:00.000-06:002009-04-27T17:15:00.000-06:00Swine flu
You've seen our wonderful media in actio...Swine flu<br />You've seen our wonderful media in action before: they find a firecracker and in a few hours its a nuclear warhead. This is no different. <br />Try to avoid contact with CNN, FauxNews etc. This link<br />http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/<br />will help.<br /><br />I worry that the widespread use of surgical masks in Mexico City, especially if they work well might induce anaphylactic shock caused by sudden and prolonged exposure to clean air.mike mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-9238744285240398202009-04-15T19:14:00.000-06:002009-04-15T19:14:00.000-06:00I enjoyed your photos of these beautiful tulips fr...I enjoyed your photos of these beautiful tulips from Yokohama!! Given the colder temperatures here, we are just starting to see the first signs of spring!! http://girlprof.blogspot.com/2009/04/joyful-signs-of-spring.htmlGirlProfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112992541578838517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-69566613139288728842009-04-14T12:42:00.000-06:002009-04-14T12:42:00.000-06:00Hi T,
I'm finally catching up on some of your blog...Hi T,<br />I'm finally catching up on some of your blogs. Don't know if you are aware that the Chinese Cultural Centre in Calgary is a replica of the Temple of Heaven. One can easily note the similarities. <br />In your next life you should definitely be a travel writer!!<br />d.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-75980879105172509702009-04-08T11:47:00.000-06:002009-04-08T11:47:00.000-06:00Those last two entries were among the most moving,...Those last two entries were among the most moving, Theresa. Yes, the people you meet make much of the journey. What an experience you two are having! As a tiny aside, give my best to your "birthday" girl, Monica, my namesake.Monica Baehrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-74170668428314114852009-04-06T15:23:00.000-06:002009-04-06T15:23:00.000-06:00Hi Theresa, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading you...Hi Theresa, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your account of your stay in China. The Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Temples, the gardens all of which you wrote about so clearly and beautifully. I may never visit such a wondrous country but through your thoughts and impressions I feel as though I know it a little better. I had tears in my eyes listening to your guide Andy sing as one could hear that it was sung from the heart. Thank-you for sharing.<BR/>Love, JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-33355662970054367422009-04-05T17:44:00.000-06:002009-04-05T17:44:00.000-06:00What wonderful adventures you are having! Hope yo...What wonderful adventures you are having! Hope you plan to bring photos and more stories to the family reunion on June!<BR/>love, MarthaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-91233139377117872009-04-02T06:06:00.000-06:002009-04-02T06:06:00.000-06:00Congratulations, Theresa!!! You should be soooo p...Congratulations, Theresa!!! You should be soooo proud of your amazing hike and climb. I know you will be as successful in Guatemala. What a unique way to welcome your upcoming birthday. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Love you lots and lots,<BR/>SharlaSharla Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11815154473723916337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-57492340893377724282009-03-30T08:07:00.000-06:002009-03-30T08:07:00.000-06:00Cool picture Theresa. Here's an interesting tidbi...Cool picture Theresa. Here's an interesting tidbit: the developer of google earth is a Lawrence High graduate. He came to speak at our annual foundation fundraiser breakfast. This is why the "origin point" of google earth is Lawrence KS.Ron Maynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-39078208871540781942009-03-22T13:27:00.000-06:002009-03-22T13:27:00.000-06:00Hello again Theresa,HCMC sounds fascinating but th...Hello again Theresa,<BR/>HCMC sounds fascinating but the heat must be quite intolerable. I thought that I would share more of my families Asian connection with you. My Aunt Yolande and Uncle Reggie (Mom's younger brother) were married in Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon (1953-54?). Auntie Yoyo (as we fondly called her) was mixed French & Asian (a very beautiful lady)and my uncle (like Mom) mixed French,English,Irish and East Indian. We look like the United Nations in family reunion photos!! Three other uncles (Mom's brothers) did their French Military Service(conscription during the 1950's)in Saigon having travelled from French Pondicherry. There are other connections as well but this should be convolted enough! Continued safe travelling, enjoyment and laughter.<BR/>Take care,<BR/>Love, JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-27626518023073330992009-03-22T13:22:00.000-06:002009-03-22T13:22:00.000-06:00Is there a "walk the plank" ceremony for students ...Is there a "walk the plank" ceremony for students who score an "F" on a course?<BR/><BR/>When I come to the word "hot" in your report I had to stop and meditate for a few minutes. I've just finished shoveling our latest dump of 8-12 inches (it drifted some) of spring snow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-69991371198351723122009-03-21T16:12:00.000-06:002009-03-21T16:12:00.000-06:00Hi Theresa,How wonderful it must have been to watc...Hi Theresa,<BR/>How wonderful it must have been to watch your crew perform. The talent that people have never ceases to amaze me. The vision of all of them holding their respective flags and singing "We Are The World" made me imagine how touching it must have been. I have also been imagining how nice it must be to have your meals prepared, bed made, bathroom cleaned, laundry done etc; Won't be much fun having to readjust once you are back on terra firma! We have enjoyed a few days of lovely spring weather but are now expecting a "severe winter storm" tonight with up to 10 to 15 cm of the white stuff...darn it anyway.<BR/>The ski/golf ladies are having dinner at an Indian restaurant (Diane's birthday)Tues night so we'll make a toast to you..we'll miss you. Take good care,<BR/>Love, JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-57765561402017670132009-03-13T05:37:00.000-06:002009-03-13T05:37:00.000-06:00Your posts are so interesting Theresa! They are s...Your posts are so interesting Theresa! They are so indepth I feel like I am there! What an amazing journey you guys are on. I'm fascinated by the places you are visiting. I've always heard that India was extremely dirty - did you find it that? Or is it dirty in the same way people say that about New York but I don't find it very bad to be honest. I see more litter in Calgary than I ever do in Manhattan. Anyway, good to read your posts. Have fun, enjoy your yoga (I'm just starting to do that in the evenings myself) and be safe!! Can't wait to read your next blog!!<BR/><BR/>NancyNannerBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05629019944503828586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-11162733917775835092009-03-12T10:21:00.000-06:002009-03-12T10:21:00.000-06:00Hi Theresa,Reading about your visit to Chennai and...Hi Theresa,<BR/>Reading about your visit to Chennai and all of your activities was fascinating and so very interesting. I can't imagine doing breathing and yoga for 8 hours...you and your fellow shipmates must have been very mellow! We could probably all using breathing and mediation techniques as I'm sure it would help in our daily living! Perhaps that is what helps when living in such heat and crowded conditions. Your skiing analogy makes perfect sense too although as you may remember we always hoped that those in front of us were doing their part too!! Your shipmate, Maggie Thomas, mentions staying in a Heritage Colonial B&B in Pondicherry on Rue Romain Rolland. Believe it or not but that is the street where my Mother lived. Since Mom's home was made into apartments many years ago perhaps it might be the same house...imagine that!! I do look forward to reading about your adventures and can hardly wait for the next installment. Continued safe travelling Theresa.<BR/>Love, JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-73263043456720964362009-03-03T21:42:00.000-07:002009-03-03T21:42:00.000-07:00You are approaching that part of the world that I ...You are approaching that part of the world that I have a small connection to. So many of my students this year are originally from Bhutan. They have lived for many years in refugee camps in Nepal. I have others whose families were from Myanmar (Burma) and they lived in refugee camps in Thailand. All of them (some 50 kids over the last 18 months)still grieve the loss of their homelands and wish they could return.<BR/><BR/>I continue to follow your wonderful adventure and do love to read your blog. Thank you for sharing.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>SharlaSharla Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11815154473723916337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-38288270030001990662009-03-02T20:09:00.000-07:002009-03-02T20:09:00.000-07:00Great stories, Theresa. Looking forward to many mo...Great stories, Theresa. Looking forward to many more. There is snow in Calgary, though melting with a warm front. We have gone skiing in the mountains. Quite a contrast to warm weather and winds at sea. Hope John will soon be back in form to enjoy all that the trip has to offer, as well. <BR/>MonicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-13342650210243534842009-03-02T11:12:00.000-07:002009-03-02T11:12:00.000-07:00Hi Theresa,Hope that you are feeling better as I'm...Hi Theresa,<BR/>Hope that you are feeling better as I'm sure that sea sickness isn't much fun (sick anything isn't fun!!). I love all your photos and descriptions which makes me feel as though I can see and hear the same things. (I have a very vivid imagination). <BR/>As you are going up the east coast of India toward Madras (Chennai)please give a little wave et bonjour to the former French colony of Pondicherry, my Mother's birthplace. No longer French of course but there are still a few family members there along with other French expats. Continued safe sailing and good health. Love, JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-18725353739500013032009-03-01T11:53:00.000-07:002009-03-01T11:53:00.000-07:00Theresa,I am reading your blog with joy and envy.....Theresa,<BR/>I am reading your blog with joy and envy...joy for you..envy for me! Its March and we are organizing the annual birthday celebration at Kilkenny's - won't be the same without you!<BR/>ShelaghAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-427661369083555602009-02-23T16:44:00.000-07:002009-02-23T16:44:00.000-07:00Theresa, I'm so enjoying reading about your trip. ...Theresa, I'm so enjoying reading about your trip. I have the atlas open to trace your travels so I know exactly where you are. It must be fascinating to be seeing and doing and experiencing such interesting things. I really look forward to reading your blogs.<BR/>Hope John is feeling better.<BR/>Carol MilesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-63753484153088435632009-02-22T12:34:00.000-07:002009-02-22T12:34:00.000-07:00Hi Theresa,It is wonderful to read your vivid desc...Hi Theresa,<BR/>It is wonderful to read your vivid description of Cape Town and its environs. Your group must have felt special indeed to see a troup of baboons. We see the odd bear but never a troup or group..which is a very good thing as you know!! If it makes John feel any better, we have colds as well. Do hope that his is almost over. I am thoroughly enjoying the blogs of your fellow shipmates, Maggie Thomas and Mark Lazaroff. Such fun to read different impressions of places that you have seen. Stay healthy and travel safely Theresa.<BR/>Love, JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001644948525477897.post-5818318439547265102009-02-22T08:11:00.000-07:002009-02-22T08:11:00.000-07:00Theresa:I often look at the Sunday edition of The ...Theresa:<BR/><BR/>I often look at the Sunday edition of The New York Times on line. Today, the travel section has an article on beautiful Cape Town with a slide show that includes the African penguins in Simon's Town and baboons scavenging for food in Table Mountain National Park. What a coincidence and how exciting to see the photos after reading your update last night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com