tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post116965293759658139..comments2023-10-26T02:28:09.011-07:00Comments on Journeys with Jood: Why I do what I doDivaJoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02534571327558009753noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-27609836720957420282007-01-30T07:50:00.000-08:002007-01-30T07:50:00.000-08:00when I switched from blogger to the new blogger, s...when I switched from blogger to the new blogger, some comments got turned to anonymous. Grrr. It seems to not affect new comments, just old ones. Sorry.<br /><br />I think it's all fixed now.DivaJoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534571327558009753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-85771393650913587502007-01-29T19:56:00.000-08:002007-01-29T19:56:00.000-08:00There is nothing like travel to educate and expand...There is nothing like travel to educate and expand one's horizons. More Americans should visit other cultures and be prepared to learn that ours is not the only way to live.Yoga Koruntahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025840328976351307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-70792172920366720322007-01-28T10:23:00.000-08:002007-01-28T10:23:00.000-08:00I agree with you completely. I've been lucky enou...I agree with you completely. I've been lucky enough to actually live outside the United States more than once. And I've traveled extensively in Asia and Europe. I never, ever went the tourist route. That's no fun. Do you remember the 60ās film 'If it's Tuesday This Must be Belgium'? I'm really not into that sort of experience. You know - if I had the means to do it - I'd like to spend the rest of my life living in different places all around the world. Before my accidents limited my mobility - my husband and I were planning a world tour via tramp steamers. Maris Freighter Cruises - you know all about them, right? That's how we were going to spend one summer. Hopping from one to the next, going wherever we liked, whenever we liked. Heaven. Our alternative was through National Geographic (I think). An ocean voyage replete with scientists lecturing on astronomy, architecture, archeology; all culminating in a dig somewhere ā Santorini, Herculaneum. Again ā no longer on the agenda Iām afraid. Now I can only visit virtually. I envy you your job, honey. You get to immerse yourself in so many diverse and fascinating cultures. Marvelous!TFLShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10532885255909756360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-1169906943791312762007-01-27T06:09:00.000-08:002007-01-27T06:09:00.000-08:00how true it is. people here tend to think that th...how true it is. people here tend to think that the whole world is made like here. they expect to find the same shops and the same foods and whatnot- with just a bit of 'local' color thrown in for amusement. perhaps it's because of the strip malls and chain eateries here that have popped up from new york to idaho. it is a good thing that you do- and i admire your sentiment. one person at a time- for you never know who is going to be one to make a difference in the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-1169825992415559922007-01-26T07:39:00.000-08:002007-01-26T07:39:00.000-08:00Canada and Mexico used to be cheap vacations - esp...Canada and Mexico used to be cheap vacations - especially for those of us who live within fairly easy driving distance. Go to another country for less than it costs to go to Disney.<BR/><BR/>Now you must pony up an unconscionable amount of cash for a passport just to go visit countries with whom we allegedly have a "Free Trade" agreement. I see - we can drink their beer but only HERE!<BR/><BR/>Another attempt by the Bush Regime to limit the travel of the middle and lower classes.<BR/><BR/>Boo.<BR/>Hiss.<BR/><BR/>If I have to get a passport, then I'm not going to Mexico or Canada - I'll go to Scotland and visit friends there!<BR/><BR/>I'm surprised Mexico and Canada haven't already begun to complain about this and see tourism revenues drop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-1169749255336380812007-01-25T10:20:00.000-08:002007-01-25T10:20:00.000-08:00You can't **kill** without...damn typos of omissio...You can't **kill** without...damn typos of omission.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-1169714132622297372007-01-25T00:35:00.000-08:002007-01-25T00:35:00.000-08:00You have an envious and interesting job. You also...You have an envious and interesting job. You also have the heart to understand and blend with the locals...you are fortunate as well as they.sumohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668836906276970398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-1169699250862228452007-01-24T20:27:00.000-08:002007-01-24T20:27:00.000-08:00You can't without first dehumanizing, and it's har...You can't without first dehumanizing, and it's harder to dehumanize once you've broken bread with another...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-1169673737746378442007-01-24T13:22:00.000-08:002007-01-24T13:22:00.000-08:00What a great post. I am currently reading Imperial...What a great post. I am currently reading Imperial Life in the Green Zone, and the attitudes of the American occupiers toward the Iraqis was/is appalling... bringing in tons of "American" food, often to the disgust of the Muslims who have to serve all the pork, little and/or no contact with local culture, cuisine, customs. Argh. <BR/><BR/>Keep up your good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10048624.post-1169663386036747652007-01-24T10:29:00.000-08:002007-01-24T10:29:00.000-08:00I agree totally on the meeting people part of trav...I agree totally on the meeting people part of travel. It's my favorite part. I'm working on a driving trip for the summer from Florida to Alberta Canada. Long drive, but I get to meet people in so many different areas of the country that way and I can take my time.Peacechick Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808832340636218022noreply@blogger.com