tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23144980.post6457373437215697815..comments2023-10-28T22:19:47.598+08:00Comments on RACONTEUR-ESQUE SCRIBBLINGS: The Vacation that Was - Sri LankaTerra Shieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00039195435967190497noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23144980.post-1725185557277387492012-01-26T23:27:24.617+08:002012-01-26T23:27:24.617+08:00Two screaming babies? Oh man, that's just awfu...Two screaming babies? Oh man, that's just awful. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by too :)Terra Shieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039195435967190497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23144980.post-45950164951347645672012-01-26T23:23:58.307+08:002012-01-26T23:23:58.307+08:00Cheap flights never treat me well, either. I inevi...Cheap flights never treat me well, either. I inevitably get seated between two screaming babies. Every time, without fail. And I'm a very bad flyer. Thanks for stopping by!A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23144980.post-32638611926418086682012-01-25T22:14:12.446+08:002012-01-25T22:14:12.446+08:00It makes it intriguing yes and we all love a littl...It makes it intriguing yes and we all love a little intrigue but I don't handle exotic weather such as high amounts of sun and heat well.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118816573712396453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23144980.post-45476748136086131752012-01-25T21:51:56.730+08:002012-01-25T21:51:56.730+08:00It gets worse, King of Scurf. Ha ha.
Holidays ar...It gets worse, King of Scurf. Ha ha. <br /><br />Holidays are a bit weird that way, I guess... you actually learn how well you get along with someone after going on holiday with them. My mom found out that her sister is annoyingly bossy after going on a trip with her for ten days. She too said never again.Terra Shieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039195435967190497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23144980.post-70133013539956249412012-01-25T21:47:43.131+08:002012-01-25T21:47:43.131+08:00Well, it wouldn't have been too bad if we were...Well, it wouldn't have been too bad if we were prepared for the rain. It was supposed to be a bit dry when we visited.Terra Shieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039195435967190497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23144980.post-17464090004827023682012-01-25T21:46:30.468+08:002012-01-25T21:46:30.468+08:00My sis is terrified of elephants as well, so I can...My sis is terrified of elephants as well, so I can imagine. I'm not that brave either. I know for sure that I'd never go on any elephant rides ever.Terra Shieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039195435967190497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23144980.post-69719175868050479402012-01-25T21:45:00.180+08:002012-01-25T21:45:00.180+08:00Shouldn't the 'exoticness' (sp?) of a ...Shouldn't the 'exoticness' (sp?) of a palce make it even more intriguing? <br /><br />No, I never found out why... all I remember was waking up from sleep and hearing snippets of the conversation between the guide and my dad.Terra Shieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039195435967190497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23144980.post-24671481051565784742012-01-25T06:15:14.268+08:002012-01-25T06:15:14.268+08:00You've blogged about rainy holidays before. I ...You've blogged about rainy holidays before. I hope the rain doesn't follow you around. ;)<br /><br />I took a holiday with my brother about 10 years ago - never again!King of Scurfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06584303186903246427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23144980.post-7637482283629452782012-01-24T23:35:09.359+08:002012-01-24T23:35:09.359+08:00Rain beats snow, but still it can be a pain and th...Rain beats snow, but still it can be a pain and throw a wrench in vacation plans.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23144980.post-10266614241757097292012-01-24T20:50:44.801+08:002012-01-24T20:50:44.801+08:00Sounds fun so far! The elephant thing is crazy to ...Sounds fun so far! The elephant thing is crazy to me...Giahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10026292498250130247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23144980.post-26821127359532409552012-01-24T19:57:29.178+08:002012-01-24T19:57:29.178+08:00Sri Lanka would have been a place I avoided becaus...Sri Lanka would have been a place I avoided because it sounded too exotic for my tastes but if it rains there I may have to rethink my stance. Did he ever explain why he was so excited?Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118816573712396453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23144980.post-46560344921754767032012-01-24T18:52:25.759+08:002012-01-24T18:52:25.759+08:00I suppose when you look at it that way, it does. W...I suppose when you look at it that way, it does. We argued quite a bit while we were there though. : DTerra Shieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039195435967190497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23144980.post-29342736501312527252012-01-24T18:49:32.555+08:002012-01-24T18:49:32.555+08:00I'd say it is a very interesting place indeed,...I'd say it is a very interesting place indeed, and I do hope I can do it some justice. <br /><br />I used to be very sad when I was younger cos everyone used to go off for family vacations and had exciting stories to tell.Terra Shieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039195435967190497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23144980.post-21601569112426385502012-01-24T18:29:15.547+08:002012-01-24T18:29:15.547+08:00how lovely that you and your sister decided to tak...how lovely that you and your sister decided to take your parents on a holidayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23144980.post-47843108644970910302012-01-24T18:25:50.823+08:002012-01-24T18:25:50.823+08:00sri lanka sounds exotic. its in my vacation diary ...sri lanka sounds exotic. its in my vacation diary too :) yeah, rain can spoil your experience and having a guide who speaks well is very important. i also like the clock tower though. <br />growing up, family vacations were out of the question for us too. dad worked shifts and at a point held two jobs. <br />looking to read more abt this holiday :)JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09615777330854552040noreply@blogger.com