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Pete
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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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did you enjoy the most? :
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you view the other countries? :
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Barbara
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or E-Mail Address : Barb_moore@yahoo.com
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which country are you commenting? : China
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What
did you enjoy the most? : your insightful comments and great variety of
photos
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you view the other countries? : quickly
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Name :
Jane
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URL
or E-Mail Address : ashmanjane@AOL.COM
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which country are you commenting? : China
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:
Thank you Thank you Thank you
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What
did you enjoy the most? : recent american visitors opinions
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you view the other countries? : I will
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Name :
Michael
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or E-Mail Address : Mthomp77@cox.net
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which country are you commenting? : China
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:
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 enjoy the most? :
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you view the other countries? : Not yet, but will
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Name :
Lee
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or E-Mail Address : leevandiaz@aol.com
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which country are you commenting? : China
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Comments
:
Very informative. We are planning a trip in April/May and
your comments and pictures have been very helpful.
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What
did you enjoy the most? : Your pictures, tips and description of the
sights.
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Did you
view the other countries? : Not yet
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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.
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Name :
Susanne
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URL
or E-Mail Address : szook@hotmail.com
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which country are you commenting? : Peru
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Comments
: We
are planning a trip to Peru. Three of us, myself,husband and
daughter present for graduating from college major Spanish
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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
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you view the other countries? : no
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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.
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Richard
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or E-Mail Address : dandelionloveu2@aol.com
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which country are you commenting? : China
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Comments
:
Your pictures are exquisite; your running commentary
informative.
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did you enjoy the most? :
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view the other countries? : yes
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: I
am traveling to China in June this year ;included will
be traveling by boat on Yangste. My companion has concerns about comfort.
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Name :
Linda
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URL
or E-Mail Address : eejay@earthlink.net
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which country are you commenting? : China
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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.
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What
did you enjoy the most? : The pictures of the hotel in Tibet, even though Tibet is not on our itinerary.
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you view the other countries? : No
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Name :
Nikki
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URL
or E-Mail Address : nemooki@hotmail.com
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which country are you commenting? : China
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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.
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What
did you enjoy the most? : Your tips and thoughts.
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you view the other countries? : Not yet
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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.
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Name :
Brian
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URL or
E-Mail Address :
victorg@rcnchicago.com
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which country are you commenting? : China
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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
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What
did you enjoy the most? : Hearing the little ins and outs of food,
shopping, foot massages, etc, that I might not otherwise know.
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you view the other countries? : some, yes, but not with the same excitement
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:
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
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marilyn
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or E-Mail Address : bubbe1740@aol.com
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which country are you commenting? : china
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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.
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What
did you enjoy the most? : The people.the beauty of the country and the
difference in coltures.
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you view the other countries? : yes
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Name :
Joan
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URL
or E-Mail Address : pachuta42@aol.com
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which country are you commenting? : China
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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.
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What
did you enjoy the most? : Everything.
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you view the other countries? : Not yet.
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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?
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Name :
David
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URL
or E-Mail Address : adhcvh@aol.com
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On which
country are you commenting? : China
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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.
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What
did you enjoy the most? : The commentary along with suggestions you made.
The pictures are of course, outstanding.
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Did
you view the other countries? : Italy
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:
Where did you find your guides? Do you need to negotiate with
them. Is tipping allowed?
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First
Name :
Alphonzo Al
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URL
or E-Mail Address : amance@bellsouth.net
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which country are you commenting? : Tanzania
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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
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What
did you enjoy the most? : The combination of pictures and firsthand
indepth commentary.
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you view the other countries? : Not yet.
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Name :
Carrie
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URL
or E-Mail Address : gogrmacarrie@yahoo.com
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On
which country are you commenting? : Peru
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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.
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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.
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Did
you view the other countries? : Just Africa at this time.
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:
How many trips a year do you take? What determines where you
will go next? How much preparation and research do you do beforehand?
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Name :
Courtney
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URL or
E-Mail Address :
courtneysilly8@peoplepc.com
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which country are you commenting? : China
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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
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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.
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you view the other countries? : no, I just saw and read about the first half of
the first page.
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: 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
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First
Name :
Doug
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URL
or E-Mail Address : woknroll@comcast.net
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country are you commenting? : All
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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.
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What
did you enjoy the most? : The pics pics pics. love to hear best weather
time to visit.
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Did
you view the other countries? : All. been to china same route. Beautiful
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:
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!
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First
Name :
Ouida
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URL
or E-Mail Address : ouidajrobinson@aol.com
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which country are you commenting? : All
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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.
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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!
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you view the other countries? : Only Italy so far, but I will view the
others when I have more time.
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:
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Name :
Debi
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URL
or E-Mail Address : cavataio@cox.net
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On which
country are you commenting? : Italy
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Comments
:
You have a great website!! I love your descriptions of
things.
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What
did you enjoy the most? : You take beautiful pictures!
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Did
you view the other countries? : Sorry, No.
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Name :
JOSE
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URL
or E-Mail Address : WWW.CENTAURO9@AOL.COM
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On which
country are you commenting? : PERU
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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...
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did you enjoy the most? : INTI RAYMI PICTURES I HAD BEEN IN CUZCO 3 TIMES AND NEVER SEEN BEAUTIFUL
PICTURES...LIKE THOSE.
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you view the other countries? : YES..
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First
Name :
Micky
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URL
or E-Mail Address : mcs@csm.berkeley.edu
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On
which country are you commenting? : China
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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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did you enjoy the most? :
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you view the other countries? : Not yet -- but I will
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:
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First
Name :
Christy
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URL
or E-Mail Address : kroopsrus@earthlink.net
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On
which country are you commenting? : Peru
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Comments
:
TQ,TQ,TQ! Your journal answered so many questions. I am
looking forward to our trip to MPicchu even more now!
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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!
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you view the other countries? : no
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:
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First
Name :
Barbara
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URL
or E-Mail Address : grantzbw@cox.net
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On
which country are you commenting? : several
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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
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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.
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Did
you view the other countries? : Yes
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Questions?
:
None at the moment. Just savouring all I have seen and read.
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First
Name :
Arthur
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URL
or E-Mail Address : Alitvinoff@aol.com
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On
which country are you commenting? : China
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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 enjoy the most? :
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you view the other countries? : no but will
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First
Name :
Sandy
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URL
or E-Mail Address : csnowe@bigfoot.com
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On which
country are you commenting? : Italy, China, Peru
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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.
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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.
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Did
you view the other countries? : Quickly
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Questions?
:
Not now (have to get to work), but I put you in my favorites
file. Thanks for sharing. Sandy RN-BC Florida
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First
Name :
Phooi-Ling
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URL
or E-Mail Address : http://www.angelfire.com/ma3Yeoh/Street.html
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On
which country are you commenting? : All
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Comments
:
Great photos.
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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.
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Did
you view the other countries? : Yes
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Questions?
:
Nope at this moment
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First
Name :
Roberta
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URL
or E-Mail Address : redowney@verizon.net
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On
which country are you commenting? : Italy
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Comments
:
Thank you for your informative and well-written posts on the
Slow Travel web site.
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What
did you enjoy the most? : Your commentary on Naples.
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Did
you view the other countries? : No
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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
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First
Name :
Boyce
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URL
or E-Mail Address : boyceb@hotmail.com
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On which
country are you commenting? : Peru
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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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did you enjoy the most? :
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Did
you view the other countries? :
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:
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First
Name :
Sascha
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URL
or E-Mail Address : saschlin@aol.com
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On
which country are you commenting? : Peru
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Comments
:
Really enjoyed your pictures and travel journel. I was there
about 12 years ago and enjoyed it so much especially Ollantaytambo.
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What
did you enjoy the most? : The Inti Raymi festival and Macchu Pichu
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Did
you view the other countries? : Not yet
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:
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First
Name :
Madeleine
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URL
or E-Mail Address : Zfrencie@aol.com
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On
which country are you commenting? : Peru
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Comments
:
This is the best commentary and pictures I have seen.
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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.
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Did
you view the other countries? : Not yet but I will.
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Questions?
:
Your pictures are dated June. Isnt that winter for Peru?
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First
Name :
Jessica
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URL
or E-Mail Address : jhsmith@epix.net
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On
which country are you commenting? : Peru
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Comments
:
Excellent narration and beautiful pictures. It was a delight
to read.
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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.
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Did
you view the other countries? : Not yet
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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
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First
Name :
Warren & Sufang
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URL
or E-Mail Address : eros613@shreve.net
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On
which country are you commenting? : China
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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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What
did you enjoy the most? :
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Did
you view the other countries? :
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:
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First
Name :
Luther
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URL
or E-Mail Address : luther2001@attbi.com
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On
which country are you commenting? : China
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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
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What
did you enjoy the most? : The most ? Hahaha...I enjoyed the whole report.
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Did
you view the other countries? : not yet...but I will.
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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.
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First
Name :
Cora
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URL
or E-Mail Address : taurus_ziggy@hotmail.com
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On
which country are you commenting? : China
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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.
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What
did you enjoy the most? : All
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Did
you view the other countries? : No
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Questions?
:
Hope to hear from you soon. Thank You!!!
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First
Name :
Neil
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URL
or E-Mail Address : neiljo@silcom.com
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On
which country are you commenting? : China
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Comments
:
Great Commentary and pictures
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What
did you enjoy the most? : Picutres
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Did
you view the other countries? : Not yet
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Questions?
:
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