Guestbook

Lon and Martha's Guestbook

Thank you for visiting our pages. Below you'll find comments from many of the people that visited this website. Regretfully I've had to close this guestbook because of the constant barrage of spammers that were leaving advertisements.
- Lon Ficke, 7 July 2003

Hi, just wanted to thank you guys for getting such an informative site. Excelent graphic designed and easy to navigate. Your site is indeed wonderful and i bookmarked it. I have found some of the information here helpful. There are too little good sites. Your site is very good. Thank you for the opportunity to sign your guest book. I will recommend and come back.
Linke
USA - Friday, July 04, 2003 at 09:43:29 (PDT)

Very interesting page containing serveral helpful information. Greetings from Switzerland!
Klingeltöne <MWeber@yahoo.ch>
Zürich, Zürich Schweiz - Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 13:59:22 (PDT)

Well done go on and do not change your style it`s cool :)
<summerace@centrum.cz>
USA - Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 03:47:55 (PDT)

I'm actually just trying to find some way to do a pig roast in our backyard and came across your pig roast pages. Do you have someone else come and cook it, or how do you do it yourselves? Thanks
Cory Tull <Corball@aol.com>
Washington, DC USA - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 07:33:28 (PDT)

trés bon site
sonnerie
USA - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 08:54:52 (PDT)

I happened upon this site while following the links from another site. Thank your for the hard work you must have put in to create this wonderful facility. Keep up the excellent work.
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USA, http://www.cheapflightselect.com/ USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 00:34:33 (PDT)

Looks like the travel gene is definitely in the family. Great site, Lon. Cousin Karin
Karin Ficke Cook <karin48@centurytel.net>
La Crosse, WI USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 13:02:25 (PDT)

well well well...you went to the resolution bay cabins... i own a family bach around the corner...it has a red roof, right onthe beach, in resolution bay... called the hill & teasdel homestead... glad you liked the sounds...its a marvelous place huh!!! stumbled across your site...
james wallace <buildingteeth@hotmail.com>
wellington, new zealand - Friday, May 23, 2003 at 05:44:21 (PDT)

Hi, just wanted to thank you guys for getting such an informative site. Excelent graphic designed and easy to navigate. Your site is indeed wonderful and i bookmarked it. I have found some of the information here helpful. There are too little good sites. Your site is very good. Thank you for the opportunity to sign your guest book. I will recommend and come back.
Klingeltoene
USA - Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 09:37:23 (PDT)

Hi there, just a quick note to say thanks for a great site. What an adventure indeed!
Laura
USA - Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 10:47:48 (PDT)

This is fabulous, I'm just about to embark on a RTW trip with my little girl, and needed info on Fiji. Your's has been the most informative, better than any guide book. Well done and thank you. Roslyn
Roslyn Henry <honey-child@fsmail.net>
London, England - Friday, May 09, 2003 at 07:46:13 (PDT)

Wow, super cool site. My future wife and I are looking into doing a world trip also. This is some great information. I hate to be rude, but anyway you could let me know how much money you would suggest to have for travel?
Russ Lewis <rblewis7@hotmail.com>
NC USA - Thursday, May 08, 2003 at 05:46:55 (PDT)

Nice site, seems to be very popular!
Lohn
USA - Thursday, May 01, 2003 at 14:57:42 (PDT)

Hello, nice site, good work and neat layout! I’ll come back to see how’s it going!
aquarium fish poisson
USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 10:21:39 (PDT)

Hi, i plan a trip to elephant plains, so I found your nice site. cu evy
evy <evy@epos.tde>
Kassel, Germany - Thursday, April 17, 2003 at 13:36:47 (PDT)

Not sure how I got here but I got hooked on looking at all of these pictures! Good stuff! Thanks for sharing. - Dave
Dave Buskirk <nsiie@aul.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Sunday, April 06, 2003 at 23:01:30 (PDT)

I stumbled upon your fabulous website while researching my home country of Laos. I love to travel and was very inspired by all of your journeys. By the way, what happened to Martha? She isn't included in your recent trips...
Simoukda <SimoukdaB1@cox.net>
Tempe, AZ USA - Friday, April 04, 2003 at 15:47:22 (PST)

One of my favorite places on the planet is the Tree House in Kohukohu, New Zealand. I can't believe you have a picture of big Piglet! I just found your website by mistake. It was nice to stroll down memory lane and my trip to the S. Pacific in 2000.
Leslie Murata <Lesliemurata@yahoo.com>
Long Beach, CA USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at 16:13:42 (PST)

Hi, we have just returned from Bali. A quick trip to cover our honeymoon memories some 15 years ago, along with two children this time. Bali has changed very much in terms of its tourism numbers and economic consequences. We stayed in Legian only 1 night, longing to see Candi Dasa again (last time was the same). Taking along just two photo's we were able to establish 'Natia'- now 'Grand Natia' (now 4 star) and our memories are happily renewed. Thanks for the website l located it from Grand Natia's business card- they are having like many others a very hard time at the moment-lack of tourists. l highly recommend Candi Dasa and Grand Natia, thanks again Susan and Steven.
Susan Hayman & Steven King <hayman_and_king@hotmail.com>
Port Douglas, Qld. Australia - Sunday, March 16, 2003 at 23:38:58 (PST)

Heho, I just surfed in and only want to say 'hallo' ;o) little fine page, keep up ;o) Greetings from Germany Robert
Rob <robby@hotmail.com>
Deutschland - Thursday, March 13, 2003 at 12:41:16 (PST)

Aloha, just came accidently to your site and didn't want to leave without posting a message. Keep up the good work! ;o)
Clement <clement-schw@aol.mail.com>
Toronto, Kanada - Thursday, March 13, 2003 at 12:39:50 (PST)

Hi, I'm using one of your pics for a project of mine. It's the best one of the temple at Lotus Cafe on the entire net. I haven't even got a pic of it, even though I've been 10 times to Ubud & consider it my 2nd home. I even remember when there was a duck pond & lots of rice fields in the Monkey Forest Rd. I am an IT project manager who has been affected by the downturn & I am currently a mature age art student. My project is 'the time box' and has to be a 3D screen print. I am doing an 'empty Lotus Cafe' to show how things change over time. I have used graphics to turn your pic into a sketch & I've enlarged it drastically and traced it on to acetate. I think this project mat be toooo ambitious...but you never know.
Wendy Shortland <wendy_shortland@optusnet.com.au>
Sydney, Australia - Saturday, March 01, 2003 at 18:51:36 (PST)

This is certainly one of the best sites I've ever seen.
Samantha Williams <willsamantha4@yahoo.com>
USA, none USA - Friday, February 21, 2003 at 16:26:16 (PST)

Hi there I stumbled across your website whilst looking up Elephant Plains Game Reserve and thanks to your comments I have booked to stay there for two nights in early March. Your website is really inspiring! My boyfriend and I have jacked in our jobs and are off a on RTW trip on the 7th March 2003 and recently I have been feeling really nervous about the trip and have been wondering whether we are doing the right thing. Since reading your website I am now convinced that it is an experience that I must not miss out on and your stories have given me a real thirst to see these things for myself. I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to share your adventure with all of us – may you have many more! With love Beth
Beth Lockwood <bethlockwood@yahoo.co.uk>
London, England - Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at 05:48:22 (PST)

Hi Martha and Lon. I accidentally found this website. That is very interesting and fascinating. I jst cant stop reading your travelling journal.Thanks Heaps for creating such a gr8 website. You both have experienced many countries and told us about upsides and downsides of each country which is really gr8. I'm originally from Bangkok Thailand. We always welcome all tourists who'd like to visit thailand. I'm glad to here that my country is one of your favourite country. Hope yow two will have other wonderful trips and tell us about ur experience again.
Paul <peeyoyo_p@yahoo.com>
Bangkok, THA - Friday, February 14, 2003 at 21:41:29 (PST)

Oh my goodness! How rich are you guys?! Your site is great. I was just looking for pictures of Nepal but I got more than that. Good job and God Bless you in your next adventure.
Kelly Cooper <Kellmichcoop@yahoo.com>
CO USA - Friday, February 07, 2003 at 05:42:01 (PST)

Hi Lon, How are you. I was just thinking of our great trip and decided to check the fick adventure!!! It's great to read all the sories again. Hope your OK! Richard.
Richard <elly-richard@wanadoo.nl>
Heerenveen, Fryslân The Netherlands - Monday, February 03, 2003 at 04:08:34 (PST)

Namaste! i really love your journal about your trip to nepal. what you wrote was exactly what i experienced when i went there for the first time for trekking even though i'm actually a nepali by origin. i miss nepal! :)
Sharda Tashi Pun <SPun_7@hotmail.com>
Lethbridge, Alberta Canada - Sunday, January 26, 2003 at 12:53:30 (PST)

I was really impressed when i read your homepage. i was in bali in october when the bomb-shit happened. we wanted to stay for 2 months but it was too ugly so we went home
Lena <lena.sohm@gmx.at>
Höchst, Austria - Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at 04:49:08 (PST)

I live in Canary Islands, every year I visit Bali, thanks for yours photos. Thanks Martha y Lon.
Kike <ramallogovea@eresmas.com>
USA - Monday, January 06, 2003 at 06:50:18 (PST)

Hi folks, great pictures, great trip and I guess a great expierence. We are starting in a few days for nine month. Thank you very much for some tipps, like Fiji, Capetown etc. Freddy
Freddy & Inge <imadewi@web.de>
Germany - Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 07:55:14 (PST)

Brilliant!!! I wish i could take a year off. but why didn;t you come to India??? Well anyways Merry Christmas :)
Aditya <adityadhamdhere@hotmail.com>
Mumbai, India - Wednesday, December 25, 2002 at 01:03:38 (PST)

I've just found out your page looking for "Alfambra" in Google. I was surprised to have any text in English talking about my village, so I became more surprised when I read your stay in Alfambra. As we say in Spain, "El mundo es un pañuelo"...
Tomas Fuertes (another guy from Alfambra) <fuertes_t@hotmail.com>
Alfambra, SPAIN - Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 10:37:26 (PST)

I happened on your website by accident and enjoyed reading about your travels and experiences. Coincidentally, Ed and I went to Bali and Thailand at the end of 2000. We have since been back to Thailand and really enjoy both places. Thanks for taking me back there once again. I commend you for following your heart to go off traveling for a year. It's a wonderful way to experience and learn...I've done it myself many times and always recommend it. All the best to you in 2003 and happy (continued) travels. Sincerely, Andrea Slevin
Andrea Slevin <andrea@gardenjewels.com>
Santa Barbara, CA USA - Sunday, December 08, 2002 at 23:22:34 (PST)

I have looked this great site and felt great about your trip And I borrowed your some pictures (crab,....) to show it to my friend ^^ Thank you
Eun Jung Son <ejson@cisco.com>
USA - Sunday, December 01, 2002 at 22:38:08 (PST)

where has Martha gone?
leslie
USA - Monday, November 25, 2002 at 19:37:16 (PST)

Dude! You sold the Porche!! I am a braider in D.C. Saw girlfriends braids, they rock. Great trip, the site maikes me feel like I went too because it was so well put together. I wish you many more.
T.Potts <b_cakes@hotmail.com>
Alexandria, VA USA - Sunday, November 03, 2002 at 10:17:06 (PST)

Hi Guys Just read your site and I am so impressed, it was absolutely mind blowing, congratulations, I am Irish and living in Sydney but I am going travelling next week for about 2 mths, australia and thailand. Really looking forward to it and you have really got me excited about it now. However, I was a bit disappointed that you never went to Sydney while in Australia, how could you come to Australia and not go to Sydney, it is such a wonderful city, maybe next time eh? Anyways I really enjoyed your site and I am sure you have educated many the traveller as you did me, would love to do what you did some day if I could ever afford it. Regards Dee
Deirdre <deirdrekelly7@hotmail.com>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Thursday, October 31, 2002 at 19:23:13 (PST)

DEAR MARTHA AND LON, WE HAVE MET IN AYUTTAYA ON THE NIGHTTOUR 9MONTHS AGO. I ENJOYED READING ABOUT YOUR ADVENTURES SO MUCH. IT'S BETTER THAN MANY TRAVELLERS BOOKS. GREAT. I AM PLANNING A TRIP TO NEPAL AND INDIA FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY. CAN YOU OR ANYBODY ELSE CAN GIVE ME ADDRESSES/PRICES FOR TREKKING IN NEPAL. I WOULD BE SO HAPPY WITH ANYBODY GIVING ME GOOD SUGGESTIONS, ALSO FOR INDIA. MARTHA AND LON TAKE CARE! LOTS OF GREETINGS FROM HOLLAND
MONICA <MONICABOUWER@HOTMAIL.COM>
AMSTERDAM, NL - Thursday, October 31, 2002 at 01:38:22 (PST)

Just say Hello to everybody ;-)
didjworld <urs@didjworld.com>
Alice Springs, NT Australia - Sunday, October 20, 2002 at 00:05:08 (PDT)

im comeing there in 2006 see you all there
lana <sevryn_26@hotmail.com>
lethbridge, AB canada - Sunday, October 13, 2002 at 09:34:40 (PDT)

Oh my God. I stumbled on your site while searching Google for "Snow Beach." I'm amazed by your planning skills, people skills, organization skills, web-design skills, creativity, picture-taking, and the ability to truly know what it is to live life while you can. Hat's off to you both. You're inspiring.
Brian
CT USA - Saturday, September 28, 2002 at 12:42:40 (PDT)

I was extremely dissapointed at your review of your Christchurch breakfast at Accent on Living. I used to eat that exact same breakfast everyday and I am neither Overweight nor am I suffering from any coronary disorders. This was without a doubt the best value breakfast and tastiest breakfast anywhere in New Zealand.
Damien Straw <classic-nz@xtra.co.nz>
Christchurch, New Zealand - Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 20:24:13 (PDT)

...great website & nice pictures...made me really home sick!!!! east or west..nepal is the best
FREE TIBET <cersio20@yahoo.com>
USA - Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at 17:03:19 (PDT)

Cool page! I backpacked to Bangkok / Phuket earlier this year and am looking for another place to go next year when i resign from my current job.
Kam Chuanhui
Singapore - Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 05:57:54 (PDT)

Hi Lon, You would remember me as one of Jim's brothers and Melissa's father from the Missouri float trip on the Eleven Point River. Jim pointed out your site to me and I love it. Hope to see you at next year's float (I plan to float in 2003).
Ted Roberts <tprobe1701@aol.com>
Fort Wayne, IN USA - Sunday, September 01, 2002 at 20:49:20 (PDT)

This website is the coolest! I stumbled onto it while browsing through websites on Bali... and I think its so fantastic u both just decided to up and DO IT. The photos are beautiful, love the commentary, you both sound like you have a great sense of humour and a wonderful spirit of adventure. everything abt it is truly inspirational. My favourite places to visit are Thailand and Bali too - just got back from 3 weeks in Ubud/Spore/Cebu! If you are ever in HK, drop me a line! (though who knows how long I will be here) much love namaste Chery
Cheryl Liew <cherylliew@yahoo.com>
HONG KONG (for now), USA - Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at 22:20:14 (PDT)

This is one of the best sites I've ever seen... You did a wonderful thing..to go around ...to meet people..To make this website:) Next time come to Turkey..You'll find great things here also... Love to you both... Zeynep from Istanbul /Turkey
zeynep <z_ozgunc@superonline.com>
istanbul, Turkey - Sunday, August 25, 2002 at 13:34:44 (PDT)

Special Greetings to
Lon and Martha ;-)
Thanky for your Visit and the Picture from me and the Back Room ;-)))))
didjworld <urs@didjworld.com>
Darwin, NT Australia - Saturday, August 17, 2002 at 23:00:28 (PDT)

Hello togetherI'm Urs, the crazy Swiss Man from Darwin (Internet Cafe). I had now also a Internet Shop opened @ 33 Todd Mall(Springs Plaza) in Alice Springs. It's hard to forget my Name ;-)))) Greetings from Down Under (Alice Springs) URS
URS <didjworld@didjworld.com>
Darwin, NT Australia - Saturday, August 17, 2002 at 22:57:59 (PDT)

Martha, Thanks for making the flight to LA a real treat. I enjoyed talking to you and listening about your adventure around the world. I checked the website and I envy your courage and strength. I hope that for all of us there is another dimension beyond the mortal being that we all share so you can see Remi again. My best to you and your husband. Be good to each other, love each day as if they were your last, laugh and be happy. the park ranger
kevin <schmokey38@yahoo.com>
solomons, md USA - Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 15:46:13 (PDT)

Heading out to Fiji in a couple of weeks, loved your section on Nabua lodge - will definitely go there!
Nicky <Global_travellers@yahoo.co.uk>
Nr London, UK - Sunday, August 11, 2002 at 03:35:55 (PDT)

HI! I'M GIANNI AN ITALIAN TOURIST WITH A BIG PASSION:THAILAND.I LOVE THE PEOPLE,THE SMILE,THE GENTLENESS,THE JUNGLA,THE SEA AND THE ISLANDS OF THIS LOVELY COUNTRY.THIS YEAR I HAVE BEEN IN A FANTASTIC PLACE;KRABI.I DIDN'T BELIEVE POSSIBLE TO FIND PLACES UNCONTAMINATED AND STUPENDOUS LIKE IT,I WAS EXACTLY AT AO NANG BEACH WHERE I HAVE FOUND ONE STRANGE AND MYTHICAL AND INDEED MAGIC VILLAGE MANAGED BY ITLALIAN PERSON BUT WITH AN ENCHANTING AND KIND THAI STAFF ALWAYS SMILING,WHERE I HAVE STAY REALLY DIVINELY.THIS IS PLACE WHERE I WILL RETURN SURE AND THEREFORE I RECOMMEND IT ABSOLUTELY TO YOU www.frittomistovilla.com A MEGA REGARD FROM GIANNI
gianni <djdandieugo@lycos.it>
italy - Monday, August 05, 2002 at 03:05:30 (PDT)

Hi, I am going to bali for three full days by myself in the next few weeks and am looking for accomodation. Can you tell me the contact information for Lovina and for Candidasa please? Thanks! My email is: bhou@smith.edu. I would really appreciate it!
Barbara <bhou@smith.edu>
SF, USA - Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 20:12:03 (PDT)

Hey! I would just like to write in to agree that Bali is the most wonderful place! Ive only just arrived back in South Australia after spending 10 days in Bali. I stayed In the Raddison which is in Sanur! I loved it so much! and Miss it so much, so thanx for building this site where I can go back and see it all again Lots of love Emma P.s I got my hair done as well! :)
Emma <emma_1800@hotmail.com>
S.A Austrlia - Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at 07:48:01 (PDT)

I just finished looking at your Thailand section of your world trip! My girlfriend and i are leaving for Thailand in two days! I cant wait to see all that you have!
Rumi Menon <rumimenon@hotmail.com>
Seattle, WAWW USA - Sunday, July 14, 2002 at 18:27:09 (PDT)

Just looked at your great pictures in Christchurch,NZ. Am visiting North & South in a few weeks. Hope weather as good as yours was. Thanks for showing off your visit.
Debi Stapleton <debist@wn.com.au>
Manjimup, WA Australia - Sunday, July 14, 2002 at 07:46:53 (PDT)

Leaving for Thailand in 2 weeks. Absolutely loved your web site, the pictures, the writing, everything. Can't wait to go and your web site only made me more excited!
Susy Lin <susylin@sympatico.ca>
Toronto, CANADA - Wednesday, July 10, 2002 at 19:49:30 (PDT)

Just spent the past couple of hours enjoying your website - great! thank you. We're planning a 5 week trek trip to Nepal and hope to do the Annapurna Circuit also - loved your photos, really got me motivated. Glad to see you enjoyed Melbourne and that you struck good weather. I hop you can make it back sometime.
Gayle and Rob Murphy <gaylejune@hotmail.com>
Berwick, Vic Australia - Wednesday, July 03, 2002 at 01:30:34 (PDT)

I,VE ENJOY YOUR WEB. I KNOW ALL THE PEOPLE YOU SPEAK ABOUT IN ALFAMBRA. I´M VERY PLEASED FOR YOU TO SPEAK ABOUT OUR VILLAGE.I WAS BORN IN ALFAMBRA AND NOW I´M THE WEBMASTER OF http://alfambra.iespana.es. THERE YOU CAN SEE MORE PHOTOS AND PEOPLE PERHAPS YOU REMEMBER.THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
EGA <tragalfambra@hotmail.com>
Alfambra, SPAIN - Monday, July 01, 2002 at 03:09:40 (PDT)

Hello Fickes, where y'at? hope that your transition stateside has been smooth. i've been enjoying your journal and sharing the site with my fellow travel-starved friends. if y'all are still in Austin June 14th-16th and want to meet up, i'll be meeting my boyfriend there. let me know besos
mandy, hija de yusik <aathey@uno.edu>
new orleans, LA USA - Monday, June 10, 2002 at 08:42:42 (PDT)

Hi there Martha and Lon Hopefully you remember me from the One World Travel Centre where you booked your Overland nad Kruger safaris !! Well we haven't forgotten you and have been following your movements closely ! I am so glad to read that your tours were up to standard and met with your expectations. So hopefully you are adjusting succesfully to life back in the "real world" i.e. not the holiday one ! It was great having met you, maybe we'll meet again some day. Cheers and kindest regards, Helen @ONE WORLD TRAVEL
Helen <oneworld@mweb.co.za>
309 Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa - Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 00:23:05 (PDT)

HELLO FROM THE STATES!!! WELL WHAT A GREAT JOB YOU DID PUTTING YOUR FIJI SITE TOGETHER! LOVED IT! I FEEL AS THOUGH I KNOW YOU GUYS! THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR ADVENTURES! EVEN THOUGH MY HUSBAND AND I ARE GOING TO FIJI OCT 3, 2002 FOR 16 DAYS...WITH YOUR SITE I FEEL LIKE WE'VE BEEN THERE ALREADY..THAT'S HOW GOOD YOUR PAGES AND PHOTOS ARE! WE THOUGH ARE STAYING AT YASAWA ISLAND RESORT AND MATANGI ISLAND RESORT (SPLITTING OUR STAY BETWEEN BOTH)! IF NO ONE KNOWS WHERE LINCOLN UNIVERSITY IS (IT IS BOTH A TINY TOWN OUT IN THE RURAL COUNTRYSIDE AND A UNIVERSITY) HALFWAY BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE! I AM ORIGINALLY FROM STUTTGART, GERMANY! WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM "E" PALS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE ON FIJI OR ANYWHERE ELSE THAT IS A GREAT SPOT FOR A LITTLE R & R ! WONDER IF WE CAN BRING A FIJIAN KITTY HOME TO STAY? I ALREADY HAVE 7! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK..YOUR SITE IS ONE OF THE BEST I'VE SEEN THAT'S NOT COMMERCIAL! VINAKA!
DAUNA ROSS-PAQUIER <DAUNAPAQ@ZOOMINTERNET.NET>
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY , PA USA - Thursday, May 02, 2002 at 08:19:25 (PDT)

Guys, its been great following your journey! Everyone that has entered your site has travelled around the world without having to spend on it (Not enjoying it as much either)But its great to see a young couple enjoying life as they should!! Glad to see youre back in U.S. soil safe and sound. Thanks for letting us all on in on your adventures,its been fun. Hope to see you in Miami, there are alot of cheap rooms for you here!! "KEEP HAVING FUN" Maria Elena & Rody
Maria Elena Rodriguez <Catalinatransfer@aol.com>
Miami, FL USA - Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 07:28:29 (PDT)

Hi Martha & Lon - finally got around to looking at your website and wish we had done before now - it's so well done. Marcus got a surprise to see himself appear on the computer! We're all well here and getting organised to return to London mid-July. Leave the apartment here on 1st July and spending 1 week on Tioman Island and the final 2 nights in KL. I'm very sad to be leaving but the long holiday must come to an end and its back to reality. I expect you're feeling much the same by now as your trip is almost ended. Anyway, all the best to both of you and if we're ever out San Diego way - we'll let you know! Lots of love Anne, Jez and Marcus.
Anne, Jez and Marcus <AnneHollingsworth@yahoo.com>
Singapore, - Friday, April 19, 2002 at 19:41:23 (PDT)

Hi Martha & Lon, Well it's been a while since Ben and I met you in Bali and we all shared a sunrise we couldn't see together. I am thinking about a trip to Fiji and I remembered that you guys had been there so I finally visited your site and it is great! Keep on having a fantastic time and if you end up back in Australia drop me an e-mail.
Yolande <yolande@acmn.com.au>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Friday, April 12, 2002 at 22:05:01 (PDT)

Hi Martha & Lon Wow, I totally enjoyed all of the photos of Africa. I can't believe you saw so many wild animal up close. Well I've been at the same job for over a year now and I really can't say I've had as much fun as you! I can't wait to see you again, looks like Washington is just around to corner. San Diego is not to far off after that. Be safe and I can't wait to read about Spain!
Stephanie <scsoto@cox.net>
San Diego, CA USA - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 14:41:13 (PST)

Dear Lon and Martha, I hope you are doing good and so are we. I miss you and hope we can get together sometime and maybe we can come up to your place again and play the lamb game. Love Shannon and Rose.
shannon.m.f. <Rose@thai-massage.org>
FL USA - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 07:36:29 (PST)

Hello Martha & Lon: Like a few others, I found your fantastic web site by mistake. What a treat! You've seal our decision to stay @ Otto & Fanny's in Fiji on our 90 day trip and CAN'T WAIT to get a picture of that view on Phi Phi island you've captured. We're headed to Thailand, Australia, NZ and Fiji and after,we're moving to Denmark in 5 months (my husband is from there) so we thought what a great time to do something crazy like a backpacking for 3 months while we're unemployed and have no strings! It's great to see people over the age of 18 [but not retired] doing something like this. Be safe and look forward to the rest of your trip tales.
Renee <k.nielsen3@gte.net>
Chicago, IL USA - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 22:27:28 (PST)

Hi there! Now we are back in reality again looking for jobs. It is not as nice and warm here in Sweden as it was on Phi Phi, life was so relaxed there - just like being in paradise. It is fun to see all your photos, they are really good! After Phi Phi we went to Railey (no climbing though), but we did not find your friend Jonathan. We are so jealous of you - still out there exploring the world! We miss the travelling and are already thinking of going again. Why work when you can travel?! Enjoy the rest of your trip!! Regards from the two Swedish climbers
Anette & Karin <karinardell@hotmail.com>
Stockholm, Sweden - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 02:43:17 (PST)

Hi Fickies,6 weeks ago we saw Ayuthaya by night, now we´re back in Germany and see Cologne by night. It´s also worth to see. Enjoy your trip...lots of greetings Steffi + Thomas
Steffi & Thomas <duenkelmann@gmx.de>
Cologne, Germany - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 09:02:05 (PST)

I just started following your trip,the photos and your writings are awesome. It is like reading a book. Martica you look great! I got your website from Sindin & Maria Jesus. I wish you guys happiness and safe travel. Abrazos y besos. Babi
Barbara Valmaña <bvalmana@yahoo.com>
Miami, FL USA - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 19:20:15 (PST)

I just started following your trip,the photos and your writings are awesome. It is like reading a book. Martica you look great! I got your website from Sindin & Maria Jesus. I wish you guys happiness and safe travel.Abrazos y besos. Babi
Barbara Valmaña <bvalmana@yahoo.com>
Miami, FL USA - Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 19:19:36 (PST)

When are you comming to Holland????
Richard <richard@elly-richard.myweb.nl>
Holland - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 01:27:48 (PST)

Wow, Africa looks great!!! It only seems like yesterday that we left you in Phi Phi and you've covered so much ground already. That hippo looks pretty scary - and you said that sharks freaked you out ;o) If you make it to the UK whilst in Europe then drop us a line.... all the best, Steve & Steff.
Steve & Steff <S.Neal@ukc.ac.uk>
Canterbury, UK - Monday, February 25, 2002 at 04:37:28 (PST)

Hi Guys. Arrived back in London this morning. Seems v. strange to be checking your web site from chilly England! Happy rest of your travels, keep in touch, Sharon and Paul
Sharon & Paul Chalkley <sharonandpaul@hotmail.com>
London, U.K - Friday, February 22, 2002 at 07:12:12 (PST)

Lon and Martha I am here back in Toronto after my one year in Australia and New Zealanc. Was a true pleasure meeting you in Rotorua at the Funky Green Voyager. Now back to the excitement of working and saving for my future! I check on occasion to see how you are making out. Have fun and be safe. Do keep in touch you crazy kids.
Terence Colaco <tcolaco@hotmail.com>
Toronto, Canada - Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 18:14:58 (PST)

yes I was you Overland driver, so good to see some of the other things you have done
Andre Nortje <capesumo@hotmail.com>
Cape Town, USA - Monday, February 18, 2002 at 01:46:44 (PST)

hi Martha and Lon, we are in Brussels for the weekend and we are catching up with our emails. Brilliant to see more of your globetrotting adventures. Can't believe you are still out there...We are very jealous, Brussels is nice, lots of tasty food and beers, but we would rather be treking!
gill and james
USA - Sunday, February 17, 2002 at 08:58:16 (PST)

Found your site whilst surfing, i visited Nabua Lodge in sept 2000. I loved your photos which brought back great memories. Thanks Joe
Joe <josephjameshunt@hotmail.com>
Hull, UK - Friday, February 15, 2002 at 05:50:24 (PST)

Hello thank you very much for this good words;-) We are now with double speed on the Net;-) 2 x 1,5Mbits. ahhhhh...nice;-) Have a great time ot everybody and see you again at the top end of Australia Urs
Urs <didjworld@didjworld.com>
Darwin, NT Australia - Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 02:16:57 (PST)

Lon, Please contact me asap regarding your old shares of QM stock. We need to get them converted to InVision shares, if we can while you're on the road :-) Stock price is 44.00 per share. Regards Janis
Janis Bell <janis.bell@qm.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Wednesday, February 06, 2002 at 12:18:31 (PST)

Hi from Canada. Stumbled across your web site by accident - but glad I did - you have done a super job of it. Life is about living, and it sure sounds to me like you are doing it right. As old Abe Lincoln said "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years" Keep travelling, stay healthy, and who knows - one day we may even bump into each other in some exotic location! Cheers Mark & Christine
Mark Colegrave
Victoria, BC Canada - Monday, February 04, 2002 at 07:58:47 (PST)

Dear Martha and Lon, First a very Happy New Year to you both and my wishes for a continued journey full of awesome experiences. I am still so inspired by what you are doing, and I periodically check up on you, the photos and your writings are wonderful. I feel like each of us has the desire to do what you are doing!!!! Thanks for leading the way. All the best in 2002. Love, Carmen
Carmen Carreno <carmencarreno@yahoo.com>
New York, NY USA - Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 17:07:25 (PST)

A big HELLO from Austria !!! We often read your newsletters from all over the world and we´re really envious of you doing this great journey. We´re looking forward to welcome you in Vienna. See you then.Love, Sigrid & Martin
Sigrid & Martin <sigrid_jordan@gmx.at>
Vienna, Austria - Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 12:07:18 (PST)

Hi Guys. Great to meet you on Phi Phi for the new year. Great website too. Steff and I froze on our way home to England. The stopover in Istanbul found us walking about in jungle pants and t-shirts through heavy snow. Keep in touch and the best of travellers luck to you. Steff and I will monitor your adventures from here.
Steve <s.neal@smartkey.co.uk>
UK - Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at 03:56:03 (PST)

Martha & Lon, Your website is awesome, you guys look awesome. Martha are you sure you aren't traveling with a makeup artist, you look great even "roughing " it...very photogenic! Don and I are just sitting at his place watching PBS.... very exciting! Keep enjoying your journey and making all us 9-5pm workers green with "envy"! Best wishes
Roni &Don <veronica_elias@yahoo.com>
San Diego, Ca USA - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 21:49:26 (PST)

Ohayo Gozaimasu! No I'm not japanese, but like trying it. Love your site. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and renewing my motivation for travel. I wish you much happiness and safe travel.
Katy Bendel <katy@ultimateq.com>
san diego, ca USA - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 13:17:33 (PST)

It is a very nice page. I knew this page from Kadek-Grand Natia Hotel (my cousin). I hope you still remember him. Happy New Year 2002 and Mary X-mas. See you next time...bye. Wayan Suweca
I Wayan Suweca <csuweca@edc.ms.itb.ac.id and csuweca@bdg.centrin.net.id>
Bandung, Indonesia - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 04:53:07 (PST)

Found your thank-you card while cleaning up my desk. My husband and I have only just started looking through your site and have turned every shade of green with envy! Good luck and much strength for all your adventures to come. We'll keep tuned in. Ilja & Scott
Ilja (Dr Lee's Nurse Practitioner) <samartin62@earthlink.net>
Oceanside, CA USA - Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 19:34:59 (PST)

Martha and Lon, I love all your pictures! Your adventures keep me busy for quite some time while I am on my computer. It is like reading a book! Happy New Year! Keep up your great adventure together!!! Christine
Christine Godek <cegodek@yahoo.com>
Escondido, CA USA - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 19:51:43 (PST)

Happy New Year Martha and Lon! Ken and I are now back in the states - in your old neighborhood as a matter of fact (but in UTC). Your latest pictures are fantastic - we too would love to visit Cambodia and many of the other places you have been. Talk to you soon - Happy Adventures. Love, Jane
Jane Bearinger <jbearinger@yahoo.com>
La Jolla, CA USA - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 22:37:17 (PST)

Happy New Year, Lon and Martha! I sort of lost track of where you guys were back around September. Things just got a little too crazy at work. Well, at least we're still working and doing well -- lots of layoffs in the technology sector lately, with some businesses disappearing altogether. See what you're missing?
Lambert <laling@pacbell.net>
Encinitas, CA USA - Saturday, January 05, 2002 at 18:05:37 (PST)

Dear Marta, dear Lon, I'm still following your trip and I enjoyed the fotos and stories of Nepal especially! I hope you are doing well! I don't know if you will feel like it - but anyway: HAPPY HOLIDAYS amd good luck for 2002! Michaela
Michaela <michaela@honold-thallmair.de>
La Jolla, CA USA - Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 08:57:42 (PST)

Well, I just got back from peru...and your website's pretty cool. Sorry about not writing sooner, but my first computer blew up like a frog on a hot plate. Anyway, I'm net capable again, so since I lost all my data and pictures and everything, what was it you wanted my character to do in Eire?... Hope the trip's going well...will write more after I've digested more than the guardian's page... cheers! jeremy
Jeremy <rotaren@prodigy.net>
San Diego, CA USA - Monday, December 17, 2001 at 23:14:01 (PST)

Hi there! I'm getting jealous!! You're still traveling and I'm working. It's not fair!! I'm longing for a day on a beach on Fiji, but the only thing I see(feel) overhere is the tempature dropping below zero..... help!! Looks like Elly and I have to plan a holiday!! Any suggestions!?!? Travel on and have lots of fun. Have a nice X-mas, I know what it's like to spend it so far away from home. Also a great 2002!!!! Lots of love, also from Elly!! Richard.
Richard <richard@elly-richard.myweb.nl>
Heerenveen, The Netherlands - Monday, December 17, 2001 at 06:46:02 (PST)

Aunt Martha, Your pictures are great!! I was just thinking next time you go on an "around the world trip" it should be a reality tv show-- like the amazing race, that way you get to see the world and you also have a chance to win a million dollars!! Think About it Love Allie P.S. we can't wait to see you in Miami.
allie llaneras <mllaneras@se.mediaone.net>
miami, fl USA - Sunday, December 16, 2001 at 11:12:42 (PST)

Hej Lon and Martha, We are the Dutch you have met in High camp and Muktinath. We are now in Bangkok, Thailand; great place. We haven't seen you again on the trek. After Kagbeni we went to Marpha, Kalopani, Tatopani, Ghorepani and back to Pokhara. Great photo of us on your site. Thanks. Have fun during the rest of your trip. Greetings Harmen and Klaske.
Harmen <HJHoop@yahoo.com>
USA - Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 21:56:13 (PST)

Hello Martha and Lon I'm (remember the german girl - friend of Jutta and bertrand, left LJ 1999) very much impressed!!! of your trip and your great great webpage!!! It is good to hear your having an excellent time. Enjoy the rest of your trip and all the best Silke
Silke Lassmann <silasman@freenet.de>
Munich, Germany - Friday, December 14, 2001 at 01:32:55 (PST)

Your pictures and commentary on your walk thru the pass were very impressive. My hat is off to you both! Glen
Glen Best <gbest1@san.rr.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Monday, December 10, 2001 at 19:32:21 (PST)

Terrific shots.... Too bad I am afraid of heights! As I sit here in hot Miami, I am envious of the cold weather...not! Where will you spend Christmas? Cathy
Cathy Silveira <jccjeh@msn.com>
USA - Monday, December 10, 2001 at 05:55:57 (PST)

We're back! We survived the Annapurna Circuit and we'll have photos soon.
Lon <lon@thefickeadventure.com>
Bangkok, Thailand - Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 07:03:33 (PST)

Getting a little too graphic in the photos! I could have done without the boat's toilet closeup shot and the shot of the skinned moose deer. Yuck!
Glen Best
USA - Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 20:05:56 (PST)

We are living in Beijing now and will be here for 2 years. Just signed a contract with a hospital here. Come and check out the Great Wall and Forbidden City. We have 2 beds for you. Marie Barry and sons
Marie and Barry <barryandmarie@earthlink.net>
Beijing, China - Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 08:29:28 (PST)

Hello Martha and Lon, It is very nice to get on your website. I got your website from your uncle Gary Athey, he stopped by to have dinner at my restaurant yesterday..I am so glad to know more about my country which I had left for almost 3o years. Thanks so much..I really enjoy reading your web...
Nan Smelser <nan@telesouth1.com>
Ocean Springs, Ms USA - Thursday, November 08, 2001 at 21:59:31 (PST)

Hi, Martha and Lon! Glad to see you two are still traveling along! My life since the outback trip just pales in comparison! Keep safe and keep in touch! :)Carolyn
Carolyn Jeziorski <cjeziorski@hotmail.com>
Atlanta, GA USA - Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 07:50:16 (PDT)

Keep on truckin' you guys. It's hard to believe you are both still going! We feel like we've been back in Britain AGES now, although it is only a few weeks. We are still eating loads of Mexican food after our month there - chilli in everything. Oh well, time for me to get back to painting the window frames... Love Gill and James
James and Gill
USA - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 05:33:20 (PDT)

I met you guys at an internet shop in Candi Dasa-- martha gave me a card. We seem to have visited many of the same places, Kuta, Ubud, Lovina, Bromo, Yogkakarta, even Adelaide and the Barossa Valley! I was in Thailand 3 years ago and I really enjoyed the southeren beaches. Looking forward to the rest of your trip on this site. Jeffrey
Jeffrey Shepherd <sheps@webpathway.com>
Venice Beach, Ca USA - Sunday, October 07, 2001 at 09:56:44 (PDT)

Love the Beard Lon! Glad to see you are looking so well! Kennedy xx
Kennedy Bell <kennedy.bell@cwo.com.au>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 02:02:10 (PDT)

write to me. love nick
nick llaneras <llaneras@semediaone.net>
miami springs, fl USA - Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 11:14:08 (PDT)

Hello you two! I just wanted to tell you how fun your trip has been to follow. Now that I am back from my whirl-wind journey it brings me great joy to follow yours. I also have to admit I have returned back to your Fiji entry several times to re-live our fun there. Remember I expect I visit once you hit the good o'l US of A. Love you two....Kelly
Kelly Cullen <kelly.cullen@airtreks.com>
Washington, DC USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 17:09:22 (PDT)

Hi Martha and Lon Just visited Bali and Java via your website. They both look so gorgeous particularly now the weather in England is becoming very autumnal. James and I are back to reality -played in a softball tournament last weekend and still suffering physically from all the activity. Travelling made us so unfit! Talk to you again soon, Love Gill and James
Gill and James
USA - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 11:15:48 (PDT)

I just wanted to tell you how much I've enjoyed following your trip. Outstanding pictures! Thanx for sharing. MT GUI is making me crazy :) Roger
Roger Clegg <cleggr1@home.com>
Albany, OR USA - Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 11:09:03 (PDT)

Hi there you two! I don't know if you remember me, but my boyfriend (Gwern) and I met you during your first few weeks in Nabua Lodge, Fiji. Sounds as if you're having a ball!! Both of us are back home now- we visited Hawaii, San Francisco, Mexico, Cuba and New York after Fiji. It's nice to be back in Wales, but sometimes I miss the Fijian sun!! I'll continue to visit your web-page (even though it makes me green with envy!)- hope you're both well! All the best, Rhiannon x
Rhiannon Wyn <rhiannonwyn@hotmail.com>
Caernarfon, Wales - Friday, August 31, 2001 at 08:55:08 (PDT)

Hi Martha and Lon - I thoroughly enjoyed your web page and the adventures contained therein. Hope I get to do a trip as cool as yours some day! You are a great editor Martha - perhaps you can make some money doing same when you return to the States. You're not missing a thing here! Your pics are even better than the humming bird video. ENJOY! And the rest of us here will try to join you through the web page and eat our hearts out! Judy
Judy Womack <judy.womack@cpkelco.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 15:46:33 (PDT)

Dear Aunt Martha, Those kites were awesome, I really like the dragon kite the best, could you bring one home for me? Your hair looks neat why didn't Uncle Lon get his hair done? Write back to me Love Luke
luke llaneras <llaneras@semediaone.net>
miami springs, fl USA - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 15:39:28 (PDT)

Dear AUnt Martha, Thanks for the e-mail. I guess I'll keep taking showers. I am glad to know that you at least got to use toilet paper, because that could have been a messy problem if you didn't. Please let me know what you are doing now. Any new fun adventures or really any more gross stuff to share with me? I love you Love Jason
jason llaneras <llaneras@semediaone.net>
miami springs, fl USA - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 11:47:32 (PDT)

aunt martha, i have a really important question-- when you are on those long hikes do you get to shower? I am just curious since when I dont shower mom says "jason you smell take a shower you're not in the outback!" Let me know ok Love Jason
Jason Llaneras <llaneras@semediaone.net>
miami springs, fl USA - Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 14:34:58 (PDT)

The photos and writeups are all outstanding - this site is such a good idea! It's a lot of fun to follow along - I hope the rest of your trip turns out well. Since you're in Bali now, Selamat Jalan!
Steve France <steve_france@hp.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Friday, August 17, 2001 at 14:27:10 (PDT)

I continue to love 'armchair traveling' by reading your updates and viewing your terrific photos. The first "sunset" photo in your Wilpena Pound newsletter was just spectacular and absolutely suitable for framing! Keep it coming.
Sue Whitaker
USA - Monday, August 13, 2001 at 11:28:37 (PDT)

I am Jorge and Cathy Silveira's sponsor lieutenant from West Point. I am just about to embark on a much shorter 8 week round the world tour. I saw you were on your way to Thailand and maybe through Malaysia. I was there over the Christmas break from school. Here are a couple things to think about. There is a hotel in Bangkok locally known as the Ratana Cosin (sp?). It has enormous rooms really cheap and one of the only 24 hour safe cafes in the city. It is historically important as the site of a bloody student riot in 1992 or some such year. All the temples in Bangkok were great and the Vianamek (sp?) Palace is really fun to see. Don't bother seeing King Bumbidol's Photograph Museum, unless you want a laugh. If you make it to Chiang Mai, take a cab up to the mountain temple and make sure you were long pants. The royal winter palace is alright, but you can't go in the buildings. For southern Thailand, we went to Ko Samui, and Ko Taoh (sp?). Ko Samui is way too commericialized and the diving isn't nearly as spectacular as Ko Taoh. We stayed in Ko Taoh for a week and it really is the closest place I've seen to Paradise. You can get a spartan bungalow right on the beach. Planet Scuba is a great company and can arrange a PADI course with lodging for under $200!! This might be the time of year when the whale sharks migrate past the islands. In Malaysia, we hated Penang altogether. We went to another island off the West Coast called Pangkor Island. It had lots of great hikes, deserted beaches, and surprising internet cafe's with pirated movies. Inland, Ipoh is usually not on any tourist's itinerary, but if you can hire a cab for a trip to the caves- they are spectacular. Apparently, Malaysian Communists holed up there for 40 years after WWII. If you call in advance, you can arrange to do some cool spelunking. I hope some of this helps on your trip. If by any chance you pass through London, please write. I am at Oxford and I can give you a insider's tour. Best wishes, Craig
Craig Mullaney <craig.mullaney@lincoln.ox.ac.uk>
Oxford, UK - Saturday, August 11, 2001 at 06:19:41 (PDT)

Aunt Martha and Uncle Lon, Are you having a good time in Australia. Your pictures are cool. Please bring us back a Koaloa Bear and kangaroo, the real thing. We love you both. Rachel and Jacob
Jacob and Rachel <wmichellel@msn.com>
mannassas, VA USA - Friday, July 27, 2001 at 11:07:03 (PDT)

Guys, you will have fun on the OUTBACK-tour!!!!! Guaranteed!! Tell us all about it. Just one tip: don't go into a shower until you reach the spring of a milion years old! It's the best bath you ever had!!! Have fun!!! Richard (and Elly of course)
Richard <elly_richard@email.com>
Holland - Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 15:05:38 (PDT)

Hi Aunt Martha, We like all the pictures. The parrots look like some we have at Parrot jungle. We have green parrots in our palm trees at home. the water looks really awesome, have you had time to snorkel or swim? Write back if you get the chance. Love Allie and Jason
Allie/Jason Llaneras <mllaneras@se.mediaone.net>
Miaami Springs, Fl USA - Friday, July 20, 2001 at 07:50:18 (PDT)

hey uncle lon I hope your arm heals so we can go jet skiing and sailing if you ever get back down to miami, remember I like getting pictures of the cute girls you see. nicholas
nick llaneras <mllaneras@se.mediaone.com>
miami springs, fl USA - Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 13:03:11 (PDT)

Martha Looks like you won't see Europe based on the PHA price drop. Oh well. Glen
Glen Best
USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 06:15:50 (PDT)

Dear Martha and Lon! A short time ago Gabriella told me about your adventure and I was delighted to hear about it! I am so INSPIRED (more on this later). Reading your stories is also a joy and very interesting. I wish you safe travels, much happiness and wonderful new discoveries. As the sun sets in NYC, your day is beginning as you share with your family and friends many views of this world through your experience. Que Dios les bendiga!
Carmen Carreno <carmencarreno@yahoo.com>
New York, NY USA - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 17:28:26 (PDT)

Hi Martha and Lon, We love your web-site. And bizarrely, we are looking at it in San Diego. It is taking a lot of adjustment to get used to the States after NZ - we feel like we are in some alien place and we don't understand the rules! Probably moving on to Mexico tomorrow. Hope you are enjoying Australia. Love Gill and James
Gill & James <jag372000@yahoo.co.uk>
USA - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 20:23:45 (PDT)

Hi Marta and Lon, I REALLY love your website!!! After reading all your New Zealand adventures I feel like I have to go back to NZ and show all these gorgious places to Klaus. It is nice to see that you enjoy it and I'm happy to see places that I have been to. Sometimes you even stayed in the same backpacker hostel... I visited NZ twice - 1992 for 2 month and 1993 only the North Island for 3 weeks. Lon, hope your arm's feeling better. Abby, Jim, Jutta, Betrand, Klaus and I were thinking about you at a BBQ party! Have fun, Michaela
Michaela <michaela@honold-thallmair.de>
La Jolla, CA USA - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 14:26:03 (PDT)

Hi Guys, I actually met Rose at Southern Comfort over ten years ago and have just got back in touch. I was really moved to see the pictures of Valerie and Willie after all this time. Such wonderful people. If you ever need a place to stay in the English Lake District.... 7 Hazelwood Kendal Cumbria 01539 740441 Did Rose ever show you my Dusky Lament - a sad piece of doggerel relating many days of rain on a certain Fiordland track!! Keep Travelling!
David Leedham <david_leedham@lineone.net>
uk - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 11:29:51 (PDT)

Hi there! Looks like the broken arm healing process has interrupted your adventures....at least that's what it looks like in that your website hasn't been updated. You know you've created a lot of monsters out here now that are gettin' the jones' for more vicarious excitement from your travel experiences right here on our boring ole desk top computers in our boring ole offices! Love you both bunches and bunches, stay safe.
Mom G <gretchenfogel@hotmail.com>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 13:29:49 (PDT)

Great site. Keep up the good work. Thanks for teaching me how to update my site, Lon. Next step is to buy a digital still camera in Hong Kong. Check out Candy's on Belgrave St in Manly NSW Australia when (and if) you get here. Barry's sister owns it and it has the cheapest brekie in all Manly along with a cool artsy, booky atmosphere. See the write up in the Lonely Planet Australia. Also check out the cheap fares on Virgin here - it is a big country. Virgin books cheapest and easy by internet. Will we see you in Sydney? We are here until July 21.
Marie and Barry <barryandmarie@earthlink.net>
the World/prev La Jolla, CA USA - Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 05:33:03 (PDT)

Looks too fantastic to be true! Don't know how Lon was smiling next to that xray...maybe the thought of all of Martha's "babying" to come! Enjoy yourselves and keep the travel updates coming!
Cathy Silveira <jccjeh@msn.com>
Miami, FL USA - Monday, June 25, 2001 at 16:15:12 (PDT)

Ok Lon, what REALLY happened to your arm?? ;) Hope it heals quickly and doesn't interrupt the wonderful adventure! Thanks to you two for the great (mental) escapes! Be well, Kelly
Kelly Barker <assets@sdh3.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 09:58:47 (PDT)

Dear Lon, Pull yourself together, you will break more than just your arm if you come biking with me again. Love Tim
Tim <tim_rayner@invision.iip.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 14:02:57 (PDT)

Hey folks it appears that you're moving (slowly - nice job Lon;)to Australia. I'm house sitting for a couple of friends on their honeymoon to New Zealand and Australia. Please send a message to this listing of where you'll be at for the next week. I'm trying to arrange a meeting or conversation between youse folks via inperson, email or phone. Mark's email is hash@san.rr.com. Luv your adventures.
tony alfino <tfalfino@yahoo.com>
san diego, ca USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 10:33:23 (PDT)

Lon looks pretty happy next to the X-Ray of his broken arm! I bet he is looking forward to Martha dressing and undressing him everyday since his arm is out of commission for a while!
roni <veronica_elias@yahoo.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 10:40:10 (PDT)

dfjeifjofslkdlkdlkz/ml kfjskeiruo983eolr. That's baby talk for I have another tooth. xoxoxo Jessica
Jessica Hewett
San Diego, CA USA - Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 17:24:00 (PDT)

Hi guys, we met u both at Stewart Island and ate pizza! Remember? Thanks 4 the info on Fiji,very usefull but not sure on the bugs and creepy crawlies! Keep having a great time and take care!
Nicky and Vanessa <nickyjgrant@hotmail.com>
Crewkerne, Som England - Monday, June 11, 2001 at 19:17:15 (PDT)

Lon I got your number from bill4.What a wonderful experience you two must be having.A real guttsy thing to do.I will be following your escapades.Have fun.WFRG
Bill Griffith the elder <WFRGIII@aol.com>
jacksonville, fl USA - Monday, June 11, 2001 at 19:01:41 (PDT)

From Les and I from the HelpDesk at djOrtho, Hope you are having a great time. Good too hear your computer still works. Remember, always reboot.
Dennis <Dennis_vazquez@hotmail.com>
oceanside, ca USA - Friday, June 08, 2001 at 12:32:54 (PDT)

Really had a great time at Nubula Lodge and enjoyed your photos and descriptions of the place. I am back home and saving hard for another big adventure somewhere. It all seems like a life-time ago already. Enjoy it all.
Mervyn Poli <mervynpoli@yahoo.co.uk>
Belfast, Northern Ireland - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 02:01:45 (PDT)

Well it looks like you two are having a wonderful trip. There are many places that I have always wanted to see and through your pictures is great! I try to catch up on your trip during lunch and most of the group you worked with Lon are always checking along with me. I hope you enjoy the rest as much as you have so far.
Barbara Gravlin <barbara_gravlin@hp.com>
Escondido , CA USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 12:30:50 (PDT)

What a trip! I have just been catching up with your adventures. The bit on the glacier was pretty amazing. I have seen this stuff about people walking over the ladders with an endless drop below them. But, you actually did it! Thanks for sharing your adventure with the rest of us. You are building memories at a pretty amazing rate.
Ross Clark <rclark4@san.rr.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Sunday, June 03, 2001 at 08:15:07 (PDT)

Wow! I just spent the last 3 hours catching up on all of the fun that you two are having. It's been like a mini-vacation for me (and I didn't have to hike, camp or give up hot showers). I love the photos--I can't wait to see more.
Ray Valli <ray.valli@cpkelco.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 21:19:41 (PDT)

EVERYTIME I SEE THE PICTURES I CAN'T HELP BUT WONDER IF I WAS BORN UGLY AND RICH WHAT FUN I COULD BE HAVING RIGHT ABOUT NOW.SO I GUESS I HAVE TO LIVE WITH THE FACT THAT I WAS BORN THE OPPOSITE.YOU GUYS ENJOY LIFE& EACH OTHER.
LINDA M. DARENSBOURG
USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 11:13:06 (PDT)

Martica & Loncito, I guess you are definitely living the toast we always made "a la vida, al amor y el buen HMMMM". Your website is so descriptive and creative, It's great to hear & see someone enoying life to the fullest. Keep enjoying your adventure. Roni
Roni <veronica_elias@yahoo.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 09:46:15 (PDT)

The person sitting next to me at work has almost quit because your adventure! Every time he looks at the new pictures he says he wants quit and take off around the world. Keep the updates coming and this is a neat new feature. Hello Tom Engler. How are you? Long time no see.
David and Paula <dhewett@san.rr.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 20:54:29 (PDT)

Nos encanta tu manera de describir las visitas y tus preciosas fotografias, os deseamos un feliz viaje y que nos sigas deleitando. Un abrazo muy fuerte de Maria Jesus y mio. Tu tia Adelita y Manito que estan en España con nosotros os envian un abrazo muy fuerte. Gumer.
Gumersindo Portilla Vazquez <gumerpor@teleline.es>
Santander, España - Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 16:12:11 (PDT)

Having a blast reading the web page. You could make this into a book when you're done (if that day is ever to come). Thanks for the chance to remember / relive old haunts and adventure spots. I get tossed between vicarious joy, warm fuzzy unexpected memories, and haunting melancholy as I browse! Glad you are taking the time to share it all. Enjoy the adventure. Enjoy the challenges. Enjoy life.
Rose Griscom <Rose@thai-massage.org>
Lake Worth, Fl USA - Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 15:03:24 (PDT)

Thanks for a wonderful armchair trip. "Kiwi" the guy from the Bagel Factory is postively gleeful that ya'll have found his home as great as he knows it is. Bets you won't leave when you say, as there's still more to enjoy! As Guy would say, "Go for it, and DO take time to smell the roses!" (and remember, IT IS MORE FUN FROM ABOVE ! love sam
sam rettig <samguy@erols.com>
USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 19:36:41 (PDT)

Lon/ Martha: I'm in Chicago for a couple days and have the advantage of a fast internet connection so I will finally have the time to browse your site a little bit. I don't know about you guys but I am having the time of my life on my adventure -- I bet you are too. I would love to compare some notes with you when you finally return to the real world (tongue in cheek). My first two weeks were almost like a retreat -- I think because I'm traveling alone. I had so much time to be introspective and contemplative. I was going to say, I hope all is well -- but my experience has taught me that doesn't matter. I hope that you cope well with whatever gets thrown at you and you have a great time doing it. Cheers! Tom
Thomas Engler <tootallsd@home.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 07:10:38 (PDT)

Hi Martha and Lon! You guys are so fortunate to be able to do this! I love to check out your website, which is easy to do with all the free time I have. You guys continue you adventure and live it up!
Christine Godek <cegodek@yahoo.com>
Escondido, CA USA - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 06:09:16 (PDT)

Hi Martha and Lon - I found your web page by chance! I am so excited for you guys. Ken and I are presently living and working in Switzerland. Maybe we could meet you somewhere between now and the end of the year! Jane
Jane Bearinger <jbearinger@yahoo.com>
USA - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 07:43:19 (PDT)

Those of us who remain in San Diego can live vicariously through your adventures, but shower regularly, too! We hope to identify more mystery animals, like the crafty hedgehog, as you scour the globe for exotic creatures.
Rick and Debbie Green <rgreen866@home.com>
Alpine, CA USA - Tuesday, May 22, 2001 at 22:40:29 (PDT)

Good idea! we visit your page every day from the comfort of our home in Va.(of course wishing to be there)We love you, Enjoy! besos mami y papi
Papi y Mami <rllaneras@aol.com>
Fairfax, , Va USA - Tuesday, May 22, 2001 at 17:08:14 (PDT)

I'm so glad you guys are having a great time. I love reading the newsletters and pass your website on to everyone. Keep up the great adventure! Steph
Stephanie <scsoto@home.com>
San Diego , Ca USA - Tuesday, May 22, 2001 at 15:07:33 (PDT)

Great web site. You guys are having a blast. I like the updates and great photos! Work sucks, as does life in a trailer - stay away as long as you can! We'll party when you get back! Ciao...
Andy "Ironman" Seitz <Andy_Seitz@hp.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 22:59:51 (PDT)

Are you going to live in New Zealand? There are more countries on your list!!!! Stay in touch!
Elly and Richard <elly_richard@email.com>
The Netherlands - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 18:06:17 (PDT)

Welcome to our guestbook! Leave a message if you feel inspired.
martha <marthalon_1999@yahoo.com>
USA - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 03:07:39 (PDT)

Welcome to our new GuestBook!
Lon <lon@TheFickeAdventure.com>
USA - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 02:42:05 (PDT)

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