tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post3920152756347950418..comments2024-03-17T16:08:19.218-04:00Comments on From This Side of the Pond: E is for ExploreJoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-78907118751879334652012-04-09T22:54:16.215-04:002012-04-09T22:54:16.215-04:00Nice post. Since you love to travel, you might li...Nice post. Since you love to travel, you might like my travel bucket list. <a href="http://caroleschatter.blogspot.co.nz/2012/01/my-travel-bucket-list.html" rel="nofollow"> Travel Bucket List </a>Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985978221627051493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-665452222030838112012-04-06T07:44:29.383-04:002012-04-06T07:44:29.383-04:00Exploring a city is the best part of traveling and...Exploring a city is the best part of traveling and your chance meeting the artist is such a great story...something tells me you have lots of those. Happy Easter to you and your family!Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-53663873110705939142012-04-06T04:08:47.155-04:002012-04-06T04:08:47.155-04:00That's such a great adventure. And I know abou...That's such a great adventure. And I know about the whole American tourist thing. Sometimes I don't know why they haven't expelled us from places as such. smh. :) Anywhoodles, I love that last story. He must have seen something very special in you to give you his book! That is amazing. You have the coolest adventures ever!It's Nef :) https://www.blogger.com/profile/00538313660335998834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-35052583462505324902012-04-06T00:47:58.013-04:002012-04-06T00:47:58.013-04:00I don't think it was your red coat, I think it...I don't think it was your red coat, I think it was you! No matter where you go in this word (and you seem to go a lot) you find more adventure than the average person could hope to.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03554324029318783215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-8123281518200851802012-04-05T23:53:28.580-04:002012-04-05T23:53:28.580-04:00Oh my... what an HONOR! That will certainly be an...Oh my... what an HONOR! That will certainly be an amazing story to tell your children and grandchildren for years to come... sounds like an amazing trip - LOVE hearing about it! And I'm right with you on the whole American tourist thing...even though I've not traveled much outside the US, I see how we behave in our OWN country and am appalled... seriously... get a grip.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834916651335034526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-12271489240310074622012-04-05T22:39:22.005-04:002012-04-05T22:39:22.005-04:00I'm stopping by to "catch up" I jus...I'm stopping by to "catch up" I just read all of your A-Z posts, so far, and have enjoyed reading about your travels. How brave you are to strike out on your own :)maddie/cadesmimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728528124103014286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-42869358989035752012-04-05T22:12:00.544-04:002012-04-05T22:12:00.544-04:00That looks like an awesome museum! I'm trying ...That looks like an awesome museum! I'm trying to visit all the A-Z Challenge Blogs this month.Sharkbyteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139935335209860357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-42004989969888734282012-04-05T21:00:30.593-04:002012-04-05T21:00:30.593-04:00What a great post! Agree with you about your soapb...What a great post! Agree with you about your soapbox rant. Folks like that just suck the air out of the room they are in. <br /><br />Easter blessings and enjoy those girlies while they are home for a brief visit.Lea @ CiCis Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-88719978733984513582012-04-05T19:59:01.959-04:002012-04-05T19:59:01.959-04:00What a cool story about the artist signing and giv...What a cool story about the artist signing and giving you that book! And as far as American tourists, it seems to me that Americans should try to learn what they can about another culture when they're visiting a foreign country rather than wasting their time being obnoxious. In a wee London hotel we stayed at, there was another couple who did nothing but very loudly complain about the room, the food, the everything. Makes you wonder why some people don't just stay home and shut the blinds.<br /><br />Great photos! My brother says that in China it is against the law to have a motor accident, so people are simply more careful not to actually cause an accident. lolCranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-17341176358572606502012-04-05T18:51:16.825-04:002012-04-05T18:51:16.825-04:00I am impressed that you went off to explore China ...I am impressed that you went off to explore China without Hubs! :)Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14024317121884880597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-52979222843523390862012-04-05T17:48:43.296-04:002012-04-05T17:48:43.296-04:00You have the best stories and you always save the ...You have the best stories and you always save the best for last. What a special gift.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771913913727435049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-57418679066810676942012-04-05T17:32:00.055-04:002012-04-05T17:32:00.055-04:00Hi, the Chinese are very interesting people. I wen...Hi, the Chinese are very interesting people. I went to visit friends in Taiwan in February of 2000, when it was the Year of the Dragon, and had a wonderful time, but boy! what a culture shock that was. Thank you for your fascinating blog post today. Regards to you, RubyGrammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07080499751409620799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-51120458841266295422012-04-05T16:34:25.117-04:002012-04-05T16:34:25.117-04:00Just finished catching up on your posts! Wow, what...Just finished catching up on your posts! Wow, what a trip! Maybe you should write a travel book. You know, just for starters?Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-27351590556225026712012-04-05T15:38:36.664-04:002012-04-05T15:38:36.664-04:00Your trip sounds fascinating. The museum looks lik...Your trip sounds fascinating. The museum looks like it was wonderful. Love seeing your pictures. I did almost all my exploring last year on my own in Europe because Mark was working. I would not have survived without the Big Bus Tours!Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-76103966873121119892012-04-05T14:09:50.291-04:002012-04-05T14:09:50.291-04:00Sounds like it was fun. How nice of him to give yo...Sounds like it was fun. How nice of him to give you a book. :)Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14673684366007656022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-74348771593617308402012-04-05T14:05:50.511-04:002012-04-05T14:05:50.511-04:00Love this post. Soapbox and all. Sometimes I cring...Love this post. Soapbox and all. Sometimes I cringe to be recognized as Americans who have the reputation of being loud and rude. Your book--please show the autograph!!Zoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07119513647613843627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-13693222693280066252012-04-05T14:05:46.558-04:002012-04-05T14:05:46.558-04:00Wow, you are brave! What a special treasure that ...Wow, you are brave! What a special treasure that autographed book is. Makes Manhattan look like the country ;)Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09807434285554893291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-14520803505842191862012-04-05T13:39:36.212-04:002012-04-05T13:39:36.212-04:00I totally agree with your soapbox speech! And what...I totally agree with your soapbox speech! And what a fun experience at the art museum!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16832521649509135897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-58180957820301535582012-04-05T13:33:38.429-04:002012-04-05T13:33:38.429-04:00It is sad that yes you usually can hear us America...It is sad that yes you usually can hear us Americans before you see us. Sometimes it is nice to be a loner. I love it that you got an autographed book. That is wonderful. I am so enjoying your posts and traveling with you. And I am with the others don't cut them short! They are too rich and full of information!<br />until next time... nelNelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02599976650131750375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-34792345908154186652012-04-05T13:13:00.597-04:002012-04-05T13:13:00.597-04:00Love reading about your adventures! Can't wait...Love reading about your adventures! Can't wait to hear more about them this weekend! Ah.. American tourists, we're a special breed. I think living in England seriously opened up my eyes. (I've been know to "Keep calm and fake a British accent" thought)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454400940146618646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-40267487489319221162012-04-05T12:32:15.637-04:002012-04-05T12:32:15.637-04:00what an amazing experience. the gift of an autogr...what an amazing experience. the gift of an autographed book was heart-warming. years back, hubs traveled from Bangkok to Calcutta, etc... priceless memories. such unique cultures.H-Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13223558705981496824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-29698491548466658582012-04-05T12:29:16.893-04:002012-04-05T12:29:16.893-04:00How nice that you got a book from him. What a nic...How nice that you got a book from him. What a nice surprise! Sounds like a great trip!!LynnMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00638947118932466226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-30996517781953435982012-04-05T12:00:54.382-04:002012-04-05T12:00:54.382-04:00Yes, we Americans do tend to be a loud, enthusiast...Yes, we Americans do tend to be a loud, enthusiastic bunch... Especially in groups. I have had similar encounters and want to distance myself from those acting like this. I don't know what it is about us as a people that makes us think that others rules and customs don't apply to us... Ahhh well, my husband says the best thing we can do is act respectfully and make sure everyone knows we are American too, that way they won't think we are all that way. I find when you do this though, people assume you are Canadian until you tell them you are American. (Sad, but kinda funny too!) <br />Please do not cut your posts short. I have always wanted to travel to China and am living vicariously through you! I am loving every bit of it!Rebecca Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06978830721619311449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-19322679306534696842012-04-05T11:49:03.333-04:002012-04-05T11:49:03.333-04:00Good Morning, Joyce,
Thank you so much for sharing...Good Morning, Joyce,<br />Thank you so much for sharing the photos from your trip with us. I feel maybe I was there with you too!<br /><br />Blessings to you and yours this Easter Season. ~NatalieTins and Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16926485341907788875noreply@blogger.com