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First Name : Pete

URL or E-Mail Address : pewang@jps.net

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Comments : Hi, Found your page on Fodors & was wondering about Inti Raymi. How did it stack up with the rest of your trip to Peru? Ive found one tour group that takes it in, but the others seem to skip it--maybe too crowded? Thanks for any info.

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First Name : Barbara

URL or E-Mail Address : Barb_moore@yahoo.com

On which country are you commenting? : China

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What did you enjoy the most? : your insightful comments and great variety of photos

Did you view the other countries? : quickly

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First Name : Jane

URL or E-Mail Address : ashmanjane@AOL.COM

On which country are you commenting? : China

Comments : Thank you Thank you Thank you

What did you enjoy the most? : recent american visitors opinions

Did you view the other countries? : I will

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First Name : Michael

URL or E-Mail Address : Mthomp77@cox.net

On which country are you commenting? : China

Comments : Great job! Ive been to all of the cities many times, and feel you portrayed the feel of them very well. Cheers, Michael

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Did you view the other countries? : Not yet, but will

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First Name : Lee

URL or E-Mail Address : leevandiaz@aol.com

On which country are you commenting? : China

Comments : Very informative. We are planning a trip in April/May and your comments and pictures have been very helpful.

What did you enjoy the most? : Your pictures, tips and description of the sights.

Did you view the other countries? : Not yet

Questions? : ChinaAir is very restrictive on luggage weight, 10 lbs carry on and 44 lbs check in. Any tips on packing, or other advice to keep the weight down for China traveling.

First Name : Susanne

URL or E-Mail Address : szook@hotmail.com

On which country are you commenting? : Peru

Comments : We are planning a trip to Peru. Three of us, myself,husband and daughter present for graduating from college major Spanish

What did you enjoy the most? : I have not had a chance to read it yet. I am going to print it and read it on my commute to work I take the train. the pictures are wonderful

Did you view the other countries? : no

Questions? : We will be going around the same time,and will be there for the inti raymi celebration. My family doesnt want to do the tour thing they want to do it on our own, I will share your story with them. I will probably have more questions after I read it.

First Name : Richard

URL or E-Mail Address : dandelionloveu2@aol.com

On which country are you commenting? : China

Comments : Your pictures are exquisite; your running commentary informative.

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Did you view the other countries? : yes

Questions? : I am traveling to China in June this year ;included will be traveling by boat on Yangste. My companion has concerns about comfort.

First Name : Linda

URL or E-Mail Address : eejay@earthlink.net

On which country are you commenting? : China

Comments : We really enjoyed your journal--we are preparing to go in June, so Im anxious to hear from other who have already bee there.

What did you enjoy the most? : The pictures of the hotel in Tibet, even though Tibet is not on our itinerary.

Did you view the other countries? : No

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First Name : Nikki

URL or E-Mail Address : nemooki@hotmail.com

On which country are you commenting? : China

Comments : I was lucky enough to trip upon your website via fodors.com. Well be off to Beijing, Xian and Hong Kong in mid-March. Thank you for your insightful views - I felt as though I was reading a diary.

What did you enjoy the most? : Your tips and thoughts.

Did you view the other countries? : Not yet

Questions? : DO you think you would have experienced as much in Beijing without a guide? The travel agencies in Norway encourage doing things with a guide, but weve always refrained from doing so.

First Name : Brian

URL or E-Mail Address : victorg@rcnchicago.com

On which country are you commenting? : China

Comments : 29 year old heading to Shanghai, Beijing, and probably Xian in March with a friend. Saw your link off Fodors and read your entire trip like a beautiful picturesque storybook. Not knowing much at this point, hearing about your trip really gave me insight a

What did you enjoy the most? : Hearing the little ins and outs of food, shopping, foot massages, etc, that I might not otherwise know.

Did you view the other countries? : some, yes, but not with the same excitement

Questions? : Sure, why not. How did you find and hire your guides, how much roughly would a guide cost for a few days in a city, and do you think that it was a necessity? We know NO form of Chinese but currently have no plans to hire guides, is that a bad idea? Thanks

First Name : marilyn

URL or E-Mail Address : bubbe1740@aol.com

On which country are you commenting? : china

Comments : Your web site is great.Having recently taken almost the same trip ,I found your descriptions to be right on target.I am looking for a way to return to China.

What did you enjoy the most? : The people.the beauty of the country and the difference in coltures.

Did you view the other countries? : yes

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First Name : Joan

URL or E-Mail Address : pachuta42@aol.com

On which country are you commenting? : China

Comments : I really enjoyed reading about your China trip. Im planning to visit in Sept/Oct 2003 and found your comments helpful. Unfortunately the water level will have risen by Oct 2003 and I cant imagine what we will encounter compared to the before.

What did you enjoy the most? : Everything.

Did you view the other countries? : Not yet.

Questions? : It seems as though you did an independent tour. We are considering a 19 day tour with Ritz Tours(Beijing, Xian, Yangtze cruise,Shanghai, Guilin and Hong Kong. Any suggestions?

First Name : David

URL or E-Mail Address : adhcvh@aol.com

On which country are you commenting? : China

Comments : We are going to China in March, similar to you Bejjing and Xian and maybe Tibet. Your pics and writings are encouraging and educational. Thanks for you effort.

What did you enjoy the most? : The commentary along with suggestions you made. The pictures are of course, outstanding.

Did you view the other countries? : Italy

Questions? : Where did you find your guides? Do you need to negotiate with them. Is tipping allowed?

First Name : Alphonzo Al

URL or E-Mail Address : amance@bellsouth.net

On which country are you commenting? : Tanzania

Comments : Jane, Your pictures and commentary are wonderful. If I never get a chance to go to my mother country you have given me the next best thing. Your description of the people, the landscape, vegetation, animals, the culture and everything in between put me t

What did you enjoy the most? : The combination of pictures and firsthand indepth commentary.

Did you view the other countries? : Not yet.

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First Name : Carrie

URL or E-Mail Address : gogrmacarrie@yahoo.com

On which country are you commenting? : Peru

Comments : Great job ! Loved reliving my trip to Peru which I took in 2001. Did not see the Inti Raymi festival, but had 20 days to see so many other sites. Your commentary bring you right to the action.

What did you enjoy the most? : All of it ! I will come back to visit your other trips soon. Right now I am about to pack up for the Cook Islands.

Did you view the other countries? : Just Africa at this time.

Questions? : How many trips a year do you take? What determines where you will go next? How much preparation and research do you do beforehand?

First Name : Courtney

URL or E-Mail Address : courtneysilly8@peoplepc.com

On which country are you commenting? : China

Comments : I liked all of the pictures. It seems like it would be really cool to go to some of those places. Im only 11, so I havent really been anywhere out of the USA. But I hope to travel the world someday. My Uncle Don and Aunt Barba told me about this sight. Al

What did you enjoy the most? : I enjoyed the whole thing. I thought that the pictures were really awsome. But I also enjoyd the facts, like about how China is different and the same as the U.S. I especially enjoyed the facts about how the airports shared land with the animals.

Did you view the other countries? : no, I just saw and read about the first half of the first page.

Questions? : I was wondering, is the food there as good as the food in the Chiniese restraunts? Did you learn any Chiniese? Could you comunicate with anyone who lived there? Did you make any friends? How do you get on to the great wall of China, do you walk the whole

First Name : Doug

URL or E-Mail Address : woknroll@comcast.net

On which country are you commenting? : All

Comments : Thanks for a great site. I have returned here twice now. Excellent pictures! My wife and I would like to go to tanzania but are concerned about bringing along my fiesty 75 y.o. Mom.

What did you enjoy the most? : The pics pics pics. love to hear best weather time to visit.

Did you view the other countries? : All. been to china same route. Beautiful

Questions? : how is the food? Bugs? Temp? Safety? Possibility of same tour guides? Expensive? People nice? any nice shopping? Thx so much for you hard work and sharing!

First Name : Ouida

URL or E-Mail Address : ouidajrobinson@aol.com

On which country are you commenting? : All

Comments : I am a friend of Steve Biggers and he told me about your site. It is really fantastic. My dream is to visit Italy someday.

What did you enjoy the most? : Ive heard about your family and Casey over the years. I enjoyed seeing pictures of all of you. Casey is adorable!

Did you view the other countries? : Only Italy so far, but I will view the others when I have more time.

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First Name : Debi

URL or E-Mail Address : cavataio@cox.net

On which country are you commenting? : Italy

Comments : You have a great website!! I love your descriptions of things.

What did you enjoy the most? : You take beautiful pictures!

Did you view the other countries? : Sorry, No.

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First Name : JOSE

URL or E-Mail Address : WWW.CENTAURO9@AOL.COM

On which country are you commenting? : PERU

Comments : IM FROM PERU, AND MAKES ME HAPPY THE WAY YOU GUYS HAD PICTURED PERU AND EXPERIENCED A GOOD TIME.AND THERE IS MORE TO SEE...NAZCA LINES,SENOR OF SIPAM,LIMA ITSELF,ETC , I JUST CAME BACK FROM A SHORT 10 DAYS TRIP...AND I FEEL THAT IT WASNT ENOUGHT TIME...

What did you enjoy the most? : INTI RAYMI PICTURES I HAD BEEN IN CUZCO 3 TIMES AND NEVER SEEN BEAUTIFUL PICTURES...LIKE THOSE.

Did you view the other countries? : YES..

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First Name : Micky

URL or E-Mail Address : mcs@csm.berkeley.edu

On which country are you commenting? : China

Comments : Your website and pictures are stunning. My sister and I were in China 9/17 - 10/8. I scanned the site just now, but plan on going back to read thoroughly. One question -- I assume you were using a digital camera. Can you tell me what camera you use? Ag

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First Name : Christy

URL or E-Mail Address : kroopsrus@earthlink.net

On which country are you commenting? : Peru

Comments : TQ,TQ,TQ! Your journal answered so many questions. I am looking forward to our trip to MPicchu even more now!

What did you enjoy the most? : Great pictures, details of your day including what worked and didnt, Attributing the beauty of creation to its creator!

Did you view the other countries? : no

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First Name : Barbara

URL or E-Mail Address : grantzbw@cox.net

On which country are you commenting? : several

Comments : We lived for six years in Peru and our children were born in Lima. The sixties were golden years. Loved your written and photographic work on Cuzco & MP. We drove from Lima to Cuzco one year. Was lovely to see what interested you all. Also loved your I

What did you enjoy the most? : Hard to say because it is all done so well. You have the makings of a travel book. May I recommend a site I discovered last year in researching our trip to NZ & Australia. www.ultimatejourneys.com Dont know if they are still online but it was neat.

Did you view the other countries? : Yes

Questions? : None at the moment. Just savouring all I have seen and read.

First Name : Arthur

URL or E-Mail Address : Alitvinoff@aol.com

On which country are you commenting? : China

Comments : I just found your site. We are going to China etc in March. I will be checking your site to get ideas. Thanks

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Did you view the other countries? : no but will

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First Name : Sandy

URL or E-Mail Address : csnowe@bigfoot.com

On which country are you commenting? : Italy, China, Peru

Comments : We traveled to many of your China locals only 1 week after you Jane! Your travelogue is simply superb -- I laughed at your efforts to get that famous Sichuan hot pot. We managed to get spicy -- but not the hot pot in Chongking.

What did you enjoy the most? : I entered you website in search of cats :-)!! Your Tuscany stay looked great. My favorite stays in many countries have een where a local cat deemed me worthy to sleep with me.

Did you view the other countries? : Quickly

Questions? : Not now (have to get to work), but I put you in my favorites file. Thanks for sharing. Sandy RN-BC Florida

First Name : Phooi-Ling

URL or E-Mail Address : http://www.angelfire.com/ma3Yeoh/Street.html

On which country are you commenting? : All

Comments : Great photos.

What did you enjoy the most? : I love travelling. I saved & spent most on my leisure travel. I like to surf every photos from other countries.

Did you view the other countries? : Yes

Questions? : Nope at this moment

First Name : Roberta

URL or E-Mail Address : redowney@verizon.net

On which country are you commenting? : Italy

Comments : Thank you for your informative and well-written posts on the Slow Travel web site.

What did you enjoy the most? : Your commentary on Naples.

Did you view the other countries? : No

Questions? : I visited the San Antonio web site - its location is perfect and apartments look charming and comfortable. Can you tell me if they have washing machines available ? Also television? Any other amenities you can recall? Im trying to plan trip for others and

First Name : Boyce

URL or E-Mail Address : boyceb@hotmail.com

On which country are you commenting? : Peru

Comments : Really enjoyed your pics. I visited many of those places a long time ago--in 57. Much of it looked the same. There were no great hotels at that time only a beautiful old Tourist Hotel. The plane we flew on from Lima to Cuzco was not pressurized and we had

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First Name : Sascha

URL or E-Mail Address : saschlin@aol.com

On which country are you commenting? : Peru

Comments : Really enjoyed your pictures and travel journel. I was there about 12 years ago and enjoyed it so much especially Ollantaytambo.

What did you enjoy the most? : The Inti Raymi festival and Macchu Pichu

Did you view the other countries? : Not yet

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First Name : Madeleine

URL or E-Mail Address : Zfrencie@aol.com

On which country are you commenting? : Peru

Comments : This is the best commentary and pictures I have seen.

What did you enjoy the most? : Machu pichu of course. t has been a dream of mine to g there and hope to be able to do it in the next year or so.

Did you view the other countries? : Not yet but I will.

Questions? : Your pictures are dated June. Isnt that winter for Peru?

First Name : Jessica

URL or E-Mail Address : jhsmith@epix.net

On which country are you commenting? : Peru

Comments : Excellent narration and beautiful pictures. It was a delight to read.

What did you enjoy the most? : The narration has really inspired me to look into a serious trip to Peru and Machu Pichu. Thank you for including info about the travel agent you used. That is very helpful.

Did you view the other countries? : Not yet

Questions? : You mentione how difficult the climb was up to Machu Picchu. Im not afraid of the altitude problems since I dont know what to expect there but about climbing steep steps with nothing to hold onto. I fear I will have great difficulty coming back down. I co

First Name : Warren & Sufang

URL or E-Mail Address : eros613@shreve.net

On which country are you commenting? : China

Comments : My wife, who is from Pingdu, found your thoughts on her culture and history very interesting. The pictures were also great.

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First Name : Luther

URL or E-Mail Address : luther2001@attbi.com

On which country are you commenting? : China

Comments : WooHoo...this is the most complete review of China yet. Ive re-read this several times, and I almost feel like I was on this trip! It doesnt get any better than this. This had it all...the experiences with the people who you shared your food with, the

What did you enjoy the most? : The most ? Hahaha...I enjoyed the whole report.

Did you view the other countries? : not yet...but I will.

Questions? : Let me soak this all in. I felt like Jane did when she finished the trip...one needs to sort out all the experiences, and sights to fully respond with a true answer.

First Name : Cora

URL or E-Mail Address : taurus_ziggy@hotmail.com

On which country are you commenting? : China

Comments : Hi! I was so delighted to see your travel memories online. Just what I need for my travel to China this week. My problem is when I tried to print them, it will print just a part of it. Maybe you can tell me how to print the whole article. Thank You.

What did you enjoy the most? : All

Did you view the other countries? : No

Questions? : Hope to hear from you soon. Thank You!!!

First Name : Neil

URL or E-Mail Address : neiljo@silcom.com

On which country are you commenting? : China

Comments : Great Commentary and pictures

What did you enjoy the most? : Picutres

Did you view the other countries? : Not yet

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