Amanda's Guest Book

Posted: 2009-05-25 08:07 PM   
Hi Amanda,
Yes it is nice to see the sun,Thank You for your nice comments about my pics. All the best, Fred.

Posted: 2009-05-24 10:08 PM   
Hi Amanda,

I hope you are well. It depends what you mean by recent. I have been cooking the report for a long time. I think it has been at least a couple of years... actually. But it does not feel like it at all. If I could, I would have jumped on plane and gone there, if only for a weekend again!

I was hoping to put a smile on people faces about the NYC, London and Paris stereotypes. They have been used in so many books and films. Do you remember the part in Ghostbusters 2, when the Mayor said - "This is New York, and the citizens have the right to hate each other" or something to that effect... Or in the 'Veritcal Limit' movie, where the French Canadian's mood swings were branded that on the day when she is French - stay away, on the Canadian days she was apparently alright. :) The observation about the Londoners is mine! LOL.

Kindest regards
Krys

Posted: 2009-05-19 10:30 PM   
Ferries are quite safe, I ve been living here for 15 years and I could not remember a fatal accident in case of ferries.

Burak

Posted: 2009-05-18 10:27 PM   
Amanda,
Did you do a tour through Turkey? My daughter is trying to decide between Turkey and Nepal (talk about opposite destinations!) for 2010. I know it is a ways off, but any tips you have would be appreciated!

Eire

Oh, and we pay a high price for being close to the Beach! All the same, I can't complain!

Posted: 2009-05-17 01:42 PM   
I passed through Istanbul briefly about 40 years ago and never got to see it, your report and pics has made up for it at last, Cheers, Tony.

Posted: 2009-05-17 01:32 PM   
Hi Amanda,

The time is changing due to which two points you re travel with ferry. For example;

Uskudar <-> Besiktas = 8 minutes
Kadıkoy <-> Besiktas = 20 minutes
Kadıkoy <-> Eminonu = 20 minutes

there are also sea buses between some points, they are faster than the ferries.

Kadıkoy <-> Bakirkoy = 30 minutes
Kadıkoy <-> Sariyer = 40 minutes (very long route indeed (: )

There are also sea taxis for very very fast travel between two sides, but it is too expensive.

Take care..

Burak

Posted: 2009-05-17 09:45 AM   
Hi Amanda
Glad you like Norway, not as peaceful looking as your pics of Tobago, more dramatic, but as beautiful in it's own way, well worth a visit as you seem to travel extensively.
I am sure you have noticed I do not have as many pics as other members, although I have many more, they are slides and neg's from the stone age cameras so will have to get a copier.
Finland was a typographical error, there is only one Finland as far as I know, been to the border once when in Norway.
Keep the pics coming.

Thomas

Posted: 2009-05-16 09:29 PM   
Amanda,
What a marvelous slideshow! I love that the trees are leaning into the wind, and the shots at sunset are stunning!

You've inspired me to go over to the beach this afternoon! I already got one of my sons interested in going with me!

Eire

Posted: 2009-05-16 08:53 PM   
Hi Amanda
Thanks for your comment on my Edinburgh report and those on two of my photos.
I'm sorry that I have no idea what the 'wow' plant is but your suggestion sounds OK!
What are you planning next?
David

Posted: 2009-05-16 08:25 PM   
Hi Amanda,
thank you for your beautiful slide show which left me dreaming of the Carribean... Especially I like the pic of the rushing in water in the Black Rock Bay.
Best regards - Petra