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Ok, I know I'm taking the wimpy way out by using an online guestbook, but in the choice to put the scripts together or continue the pursuit of great pictures, I have stuck with the pictures. So please indulge me and sign it anyway and let me know you are following along. In an effort to keep your e-mail address safe from the spam machines, I'll be copying the entries onto this page from the guestbook without e-mail addresses, but make sure to leave it for me so I can write you back! The guestbook has a 500 character limit - so if you want to send something longer, e-mail it to me, I'll put it in by hand!
| #64 | From: Yashra J Sharma | Date: Thu Feb 05 12:45:48 2004 |
| hi mike how r u ? fine na hope so ....i'm fine anyway ...i thought u remember me ...u.re having date with me lover's point ...ha ha ha ...so howz life goin on fine na ....anyway mike now a days i,m planning to buy a digi cam ..so plz suggest me which one to buy in ranger bet 200$ to 300$....n the innocent girl...yeah that one u shoot with ur skilled exp...was asking to have her photographs ...ru sending them ...n so be in contact ...now a days i,m running my own advertisement agency in Mandi ... (I will be sending out copies of the pictures to all I met once I am done traveling, don't worry they are coming - Mike) | ||
| #63 | From: Pang Pang | Date: Wed Jan 21 7:04:39 2004 |
| Happy New year! Wish everything is getting better and better in your side. and hope you have wonderful time in Chile. Take care and big kiss for you | ||
| #62 | From: Jo and Paul | Date: Tue Jan 20 1:14:31 2004 |
| hi Mike, just showing some friends your photo's totally impressed- some gutsy stuff! PO Box xxx Port Douglas 4871 FNQ. Australia drop us a line the old way. -- Jo and Paul | ||
| #61 | From: Ted Schroeder | Date: Sat Jan 17 1:55:53 2004 |
| My friend and I were planning on
doing a similar trip but in Western China and central Asia when I
heard about your web-page. Thank you for putting up this information for the rest of us to follow. Ted Schroeder |
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| #60 | From: Aneesha | Date: Fri Jan 16 4:59:24 2004 |
| Browsing thru the pictures & journal I felt an instant communion with my land (India) as described& recognition with the Nepalese terrain as I knew it (I have visited Pokhara). I have managed a few trips on my own but I belong to a traditional society, where the courage & permission to explore the world doesn't come easy. U have nurtured your site like a work of art. May your Karma, help u reach your destinations; meet people from all around the globe & make friends for life - I hope to be one of them. | ||
| #59 | From: Dax | Date: Wed Jan 14 13:58:34 2004 |
| I happen to know a Taiwanese Rene
Rakhorst. She was my roommate in Taiwan. She had just been on a long independent trek through India, Vietnam, and I think Cambodia the year before, and wants to start a business so that she can travel again whenever she wants. She's also very single! :) Let me know if you have plans of going back to Taiwan.... BTW, I'm looking at INSEAD soon too. Maybe I'll see you there. Small world. Great website! |
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| #58 | From: Maxim Korenyugin | Date: Jan 05 11:55:14 2004 |
| I am back home (to Amsterdam) after
5 weeks in India, trying to get some stuff sorted. As soon as I develop
my films - I can send you few best pics if I have your e-mail. I also hope that your travel is going OK - are you still in India or somewhere else already? - Cheers, Max |
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| #57 | From: Ko-Han Lai | Date: Wed Dec 17 03:56:19 2003 |
| Hi, great picture and obvious improvements
along the way! enjoyed some people close-ups in the later photos. It would be nice if some photos of daily life aspects specific to the local culture can be taken: foods, interior of the houses,..etc. Just a thought :) Look forward to your photos of Chile! ps. there are some broken links on your gallery pages ex: Image 7239-Free Tibet is not showing up. ps. if there is a link to the gallery selector on the right panel of each gallery, it would be more convenient for the viewers to browse to other galleries after viewing the present one. (Thanks for the suggestion! Change made! - Mike) |
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| #56 | From: Sameer & Tannis | Date: Wed Dec 17 01:58:34 2003 |
| Hey Mike, Hope you are doing well
and your GMAT exam went well. We are coming to the end of our trip
and heading back to Canada soon. If you are wondering about us, just check out our webpage - there are some new pics there now. Later, Sameer & Tannis |
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| #55 | From: Sofi | Date: Sun Dec 14 07:34:58 2003 |
| Hi Mike I follow your
trip since I came back from Nepal, at the beginning of October. So
you will be in Paris, on december 31. Welcome in my country ! Sofi |
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| #54 | From: Pang Pang | Date: Sat Dec 6 05:26:19 2003 |
| Dear Mike, How are you???? I hope
you are ok, and that you are feeling happy now. I have 10 days for holiday in Taiwan, and so great to see your pictures again. Can't see your website in China and, I believe that it always makes me feel sad owowo. Anyway just try to say hi and wish you happy everyday. Take care |
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| #53 | From: Connie Yip | Date: Fri Dec 5 03:14:26 2003 |
| Fantastic pictures, Mike!
I just love those road signs in India! May your spirit and feeling
be with you always, and look forward to seeing more of your recent work! Btw, Paul and me got married in Sept :) |
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| #52 | From: Kevin "emperor' Patrick | Date: Wed Dec 3 09:55:00 2003 |
| Mike was and still is one of my best
friends, if not THE BEST. ADVENTURES :Suffice it to say, it usually involved some damn woman, a damn water event, and me still not getting laid. Can you say wingman? At any rate, I look forward to another fun year with my family. Gods willing. Kevin Patrick – the not so adventuresome as Mike….well kids are an adventure unto themselves so I have him there. Always a competition between us, as with most brothers. Be Good. |
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| #51 | From: Terri Rolfe | Date: Fri Nov 21 12:34:56 2003 |
| Michael, I agree with your mother.
Be careful, cautious, and have enough fun for all of us. I miss your
smile, and your laughter, and count the days I am brave enough to travel over seas to see all the beauty you share with all your friends and family. Love your mode of travel!!! Your eyes have captured many beautiful faces, bodies, and lands.Take care my friend. |
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| #50 | From: Philip Graham | Date: Tue Oct 28 19:58:05 2003 |
| Great site. It brings back fond memories of my trip to Nepal many moons ago. Thanks for all the hard. work. Cheers, Philip | ||
| #49 | From: Chandraman Pun | Date: Thu Oct 23 02:43:40 2003 |
| Hey Mike, It was really something meeting you at Rai Enfield Workshop in Pokhara maintaining your "Mule". You chose right Motorcycle for your tour. Though its quite physical working on it but it will keep you hooked for a long time and I know you are going to miss your Enfield after your tour. We are planning a ride to Tibet on June 2004 and will keep you informed. Ride on Mike!!! Chandra Himalayan Enfielders Have Fun, Ride Safe, Ride Free, Ride Enfield | ||
| #48 | From: Charlotte Haulenbeek | Date: Sat Oct 18 14:20:09 2003 |
| Your writings of your adventures are absolutely fascinating and your photographs are wonderful. I look forward to your updates and knowing that you are safe and continuing your quest. Charlotte in Alabama | ||
| #47 | From: Chien-fu Li | Date: Tue Oct 14 13:39:29 2003 |
| Hi Mike, i have got your msg however i think it is more fun to reply you here. What an adventure!!!! i have had access to your site thru lancelot's intro, i really admire your courage. i am onto a different type of adventure too, me and the family have moved to Vancouver since this past summer, the kids had a hard time to pick up the language and making new friends but overall i think this is the right move. talk to you more later. good luck with the journey! | ||
| #46 | From: Sabine Molls | Date: Tue Oct 14 02:09:35 2003 |
| Hey Mike your pictures are wonderful.... now I worry about not having a digital camera with me just to show some of our impressions about asia. Well you have to come to Berne once again... big hug Sabine | ||
| #45 | From: Joseph Pan | Date: Mon Oct 13 21:09:07 2003 |
| Hi Mike, Long time no
see you. It was very happy received your information. That's coolest
site and hope you successful. Another, we could talk about something when you back. |
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| #44 | From: Michael Chang | Date: Fri Oct 10 14:19:55 2003 |
| Dear Mike, How's everything going there? Do you miss us and my lovely Little Kathy? Michael, Joyce & Pei-Lan went to my new home tonight. We had a very good dinner and talked many things, Of course, We talked about you and miss you! take care yourself. Hope to see you soon. Michael | ||
| #43 | From: Peter Humes | Date: Thu Oct 9 11:31:11 2003 |
| Hey Mike do you check
your guestbook messages? please respond with your "fast track"
e-mail so I can keep in touch. Peter { From Mike - Yes, I am checking the messages Don't worry! - And Peter did get his reply! } |
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| #42 | From: Juan and Gemma | Date: Thu Oct 9 02:12:15 2003 |
| Hey Mike, after our dinner by the lake in Pokhara,we left for 24 days trekking around the Annapurnas and up to ABC. Wonderful as your pictures that I've been seeing this morning. Regards to P. and hope 'the mule 'is behaving. Juan and Gemma from Barcelona | ||
| #41 | From: Michael Chang | Date: Thu Oct 2 07:04:57 2003 |
| Hi, Mike. How are you? We are already moving into our new home in Beitou. Mike, Joyce and Pei-lan will visit our new home at next Saturday. I will send picture to you. Don't miss us too much. Ha.... | ||
| #40 | From: Justin King | Date: Tue Sep 30 10:24:18 2003 |
| Hi Mike, I don't know you or Adrian, but Adrian put a link to your site on the big chill forum (http://www.bigchill.net/forum/list.php?f=1) (his name on the forum is EWoodBoy Your photos are stunning, and you have inspired me to get out and try and take better photos and go on a bike trip. I also think a trip such as yours would be the best thing for me to do too. Adrian has given me some advice, and I am now just trying to do some more planning. Keep it up Justin | ||
| #39 | From: Little O | Date: Tue Sep 30 09:44:22 2003 |
| A few days ago on discovery channel, I saw a guy tracking a big tiger in the forest of Bengal, he was riding on an elephant to enjoy watching the big cat instead of on a jeep to protect himself or scare the animals (i had this kind of impression for African jungle)...so i think it's really cool and you might be interested to see the most famous animal of India in this way. Good luck and take care, i don't wish you to be eaten! | ||
| #38 | From: Pang Pang | Date: Tue Sep 30 06:14:03 2003 |
| wow~~~i'm so surprised to learn that NO ENTRIE!! seem i am to lazy. ummm yes i do. and i am curious to know what did you feel when the python circumvolve on your neck, i can't forget that pics. anyway hi and wish you happy and luck from lazy girl | ||
| #37 | From: Debra Oxhorn | Date: Wed Sep 24 21:43:27 2003 |
| i too am a traveler. it's been 3 long years since my last escape and it is long overdue. i've not been around the world, yet i've discovered & fallen in love with SE Asia. last trip-5 months in nepal, burma, thailand. your photos are beautiful & best of all inspiring. keep your soul rich & keep to the road. the journey is the destination. deb | ||
| #36 | From: Mom | Date: Wed Sep 24 20:31:06 2003 |
| Hi Mike, Haven"t heard from you for awhile, starting to worry. Hope all is well, try to get in touch soon. All is well here. Love, Mom | ||
| #35 | From: Francis Ou (Paul's brother) | Date: Wed Sep 24 04:17:52 2003 |
| Very nice site and great articles! | ||
| #34 | From: Peter Humes | Date: Sat Sep 13 11:44:52 2003 |
| hey mike finally found your web site, how's it going? i see your last entry was 8/23 - getting lazy! what are your plans? | ||
| #30 | From: Lancelot Wang | Date: Thu Aug 28 03:55:35 2003 |
| Mike, It's great to know you start this great venture, I love those photos you took along the way. Be our virtual guide and bring us more great scene. Who knows, maybe someday, we will meet each another somewhere again. ^-^ Lancelot@tw | ||
| #29 | From: Showkat Tuman | Date: Wed Aug 27 02:02:13 2003 |
| Dear Mike, I have been going through your website. I kind you have done a very enduring job by visiting all these places. You are a very bold person. Your photography skills are very nice. And I feel nice that you came and stayed with us in Kashmir. I wish you all the best and hope to see you soon in Nepal. | ||
| #28 | From: Esther Bozeman | Date: Fri Aug 15 00:46:48 2003 |
| Hi Mike, I am a Bozeman Family researcher who recently found your mother. I have sent her globs of info, and she sent me pictures and information on her family. We talked about photos, and she just couldn't help but mention how proud she was of your current accomplishments. Wanted you to know, while you're doing your thing, we are here putting together a history of family that would make you proud of us old folks! Loved your website, and will check back in periodically. Esther Bozeman | ||
| #27 | From: Sophie | Date: Fri Aug 8 09:59:11 2003 |
| No matter where you are, I know you always win people's heart. | ||
| #26 | From: pang pang | Date: Tue Jul 29 02:13:58 2003 |
| best wishes and sincere prayer | ||
| #25 | From: Marisa | Date: Wed Jul 23 13:53:52 2003 |
| Hello Mike! I'm glad you find beauty in India. I spent four years in Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu. You should definitely visit my school. It's a paradise! If you plan to visit, I could give you the name of my teacher. Let me know. Have fun! Marisa | ||
| #24 | From: Steve M | Date: Fri Jul 18 19:55:14 2003 |
| Mike, awesome stuff. I'm both inspired and jealous. It was 12 long years ago that I hit many of the same places, but my pix don't compare. Recalling the story of your first cab ride in Taipei, I suspect you may be safer on your own bike! | ||
| #23 | From: Pang Pang | Date: Fri Jun 27 23:27:08 2003 |
| Great pictures, i can see you have the perfect eyes to catch the wonderful moment of these livelily people. good luck..................let me see more of these happy smile of around the world. joyce. | ||
| #22 | From: Alex Lin | Date: Mon Jun 23 02:30:18 2003 |
| I guess I'm deeply buried in work -- took me two weeks to act upon receiving your mail. Your site is as wonderful as your adventure. Take good care and remember to love someone. | ||
| #21 | From: Pang Pang | Date: Sun Jun 22 01:51:51 2003 |
| My dear friend Each time sees your website, all has different wonderful pictures. I'm so happy for that your journey is getting more and more brilliant and rich and has more even better new friends accompanies you. I've found has more characters pictures in your photo galleries today. And you know what Visha is so lovely I like this young girl. She is so much beautiful girl in the world. Good luck and wish everything is getting better and better in your side. | ||
| #20 | From: Peggy | Date: Wed Jun 18 12:05:55 2003 |
| Now that I'm wearing that "My boyfriend is the coolest" top, will you believe I'll be waiting for you? :-p Love, Peggy | ||
| #19 | From: Emperor Kevin Patrick | Date: Wed Jun 18 09:49:39 2003 |
| Aloha wonder boy. Rebecca is the photographer girl I was telling you about. She just loves your stuff. Now about that Dutch girl.wink wink nudge nudge... Have a great day. Have a nice glass of wine.....or ice cold beer. I love the motorbike, it fits you much better than that scooter you had in DC | ||
| #18 | From: Y.S. Tsai | Date: Sun Jun 15 10:17:19 2003 |
| Have been keep tracking on the news about your status. No further findings after Q1 this year. Now, I have to trace you through the news agency in India. Have fun! | ||
| #17 | From: Zach | Date: Thu Jun 12 21:50:45 2003 |
| I'm so jealous and ashamed... Will have been on the road six months as of tomorrow (through 10 countries) and have only managed to send out one update without pictures (plan to do 2nd tomorrow!). You the man, Mike. | ||
| #16 | From: Rebecca | Date: Wed Jun 11 08:44:09 2003 |
| Your photographs are absolutely amazing -- and as cliche as it sounds, you have inspired me to leave the country, if just for a few weeks! The world has such beautiful things to offer, all you have to do is get to them...thank you for sharing your incredible experience with the world! Good luck out there! | ||
| #15 | From: Mark | Date: Mon Jun 9 23:44:50 2003 |
| Mike, Just spent the past 2 hours catching up on your pics/journal. Wonderful stuff! Take care, Mark (Stan's mate!!) | ||
| #14 | From: Angela Chu | Date: Sun Jun 8 23:34:46 2003 |
| Hi Mike, So admire your courage to conquer all the difficulties to make your dream come true. I can see your change through your journal, and those pictures are so magnificent. Looking forward to hear more stories from you. Take care of yourself and wish you all the luck. with love/ angela | ||
| #13 | From: Li Ping | Date: Sun Jun 8 22:28:15 2003 |
| Hey, read from another guestbook entry that there is a "bloody 500 character limit" on this, so even if I want to indulge, will have to keep it short and sweet :) It's wonderful that you are taking a break and seeing the world on a bike. I wish I have the guts to travel around the world on my own, since I am too chicken to do it, I will follow your travels closely and imagine myself doing what you are doing..... Stay healthy and have fun!! | ||
| #12 | From: Ralf Zimmer | Date: Sun Jun 8 21:25:49 2003 |
| Hi Mike , This is Ralf , your room mate from 10 years ago . I am in my 12th year in Taiwan , now . That's probably why I completely understand that you need a trip like this one . Enjoy it and take good care of yourself . All the best from Ralf , Alice and Rebecca | ||
| #11 | From: Max Kang | Date: Sun Jun 8 21:07:11 2003 |
| Hey Mike, You look energetic with
short hair, and nice bike you have back there. I found your story
very inspiring, and you know what? it's always enjoyable to read about
others adventurers. To experience the world and live life to the fullest
!! Safe trip. Keep in touch. Max |
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| #10 | From: Geena | Date: Sun Jun 8 09:43:28 2003 |
| Good Luck~ you will need it! | ||
| #09 | From: Lynn Lee | Date: Sun Jun 8 09:03:37 2003 |
| Mike, How annoying to write up a long entry for your guestbook only to be told on delivery that there's a bloody 500 character limit! ;-0 After using Microsoft Word's character count feature & realizing I was going to have to cut what I'd written by 70%, I figured what the hell; I'll just post the entry on my site & link to it. So here you go: http://eastdragon.tripod.com/mike.htm eastdragon | ||
| #08 | From: Rob Tell | Date: Sun Jun 8 09:01:18 2003 |
| Mike! You wild man! Who would have guessed that the same "get up and go" which had you dragging me out to play tennis on Saturday mornings would have you getting up and going across India. I think you need to write a book... Great to hear from you. Rob | ||
| #07 | From: Eric Matthews | Date: Sat Jun 7 17:28:14 2003 |
| Great to see you doing the things you love, old friend. Since you've got a 500 character entry on this thing you'll have to check your email for what I REALLY wanted to say. Cheers, -Eric | ||
| #06 | From: Marilyn Rogero | Date: Sat Jun 7 11:22:04 2003 |
| Couldn't resist signing and to let
you know that we anxiously await each new entry. Son you have given
us some very anxious moments, especially whenever there are several
days in between entries. We love you, worry about, delight in your
good adventures, and pray for you to have a good, safe trip and return
home safe and sound. Love...Mom and Old Dad! PS Dad says, "You are not 10 feet tall and bullet proof--take note!" |
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| #05 | From: Val | Date: Sat Jun 7 08:58:16 2003 |
| just popping in to say hi.... looks like you are having a great time....:)) | ||
| #04 | From: Nicky Hsieh | Date: Thu Jun 5 09:32:38 2003 |
| Hello, Mike: It's really a nice website.Everytime when I got bored with my daily works, I would come up to see the pictures you took. The feeling is just like that I am traveling in India ,too. Thanks for such a interesting site and bring us with you to see around the world. ^^ Keep on your adventure and take care. P.S. It's really like a program from Knowledge Channel, I would suggest you to have them sponsor you. Nicky | ||
| #03 | From: Paul Ou | Date: Thu Jun 5 06:18:53 2003 |
| Cool site! Wish you the best! We must get together after you come back.... | ||
| #02 | From: Rita | Date: Thu Jun 5 05:47:21 2003 |
| Mike, Ni Hao Ma? Great and interesting photos, and hope be on the road, too. Take good care, and looking forward to more stories of trip. Picture the one you hold camera (make you look like a professional photographer), it's so........ :) | ||
| #01 | From: Eric Mascarenhas | Date: Wed Jun 4 09:44:50 2003 |
| Ni haw ma? One of these days you
ought to try exploring the head waters of the Amazon river! We took
a 15 day cruise from Ft Lauderdale 1000 miles up the Amazon to Manuas
Dec 15, 2003. It was a great trip but not as rugged as yours to India.
My father was born in Goa but I've never been there. I'm told Goa
is a "paradise". Check it out. I have relatives there but
have been out of touch for a long time. Hope you continue safe &
sound. Regards, Eric |
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| #00 | From: Jon Winslow | Date: Tue Jun 3 09:34:47 2003 |
| Mike, Great pictures.
Looks like you're having the time of your life. Half of me is envious
- the other half is clean and safe! You really need to read The Razor's Edge. Brgrds, Jon |
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