Comments on: Homeward bound: the incredible journey

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:48:00 +0000

You visited some nice cities, each with its own charms. While some places may be tourist spots, often they’re worth visiting. I love your picture of the statue at the bridge in Prague.

By: King Wenceslas

King Wenceslas — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:53:47 +0000

Nice photo and article thank you.

By: Jordon Kalilich

Jordon Kalilich — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:33:12 +0000

@Kristen and Andrea: The show is “Says You.” It’s on WXEL at 19:00 on Fridays.

@Kevin: One was African, the other was Mediterranean (I couldn’t tell exactly). That taxi story is worse than mine. Watch out when you’re there!

By: kevin

kevin — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:06:29 +0000

sorry to hear about the mugging. just out of curiousity, what did the guys look like? did they look dutch? my mom goes to amsterdam a lot, and according to what we’ve learned, eastern europeans, arabs, and blacks are a huge problem in amsterdam because they’re bringing a lot of crime to the city (same really could be said about all of western europe quite frankly).

my mom’s co-worker was on business in amsterdam, and got into a taxi at schiphol that looked legit, only to find that the taxi took her to a quiet part of town and asked her for money, or he’d kill her. luckily, she managed to run away safely, and into a metro station. but it definitely is a big problem. but you’re right, it really could have happened anywhere, and i’m glad your safe. and of course, i still love amsterdam lol!

By: Jordon Kalilich

Jordon Kalilich — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:54:17 +0000

“Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me” is the NPR news quiz. I listen to it too. I think it’s on Saturdays around midday, and the word show is on Sunday evenings. Something like that.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:06:53 +0000

I’m pretty sure that Wait, Wait Don’t tell me is what you’re thinking of. I listen to the podcast of it a lot, and it does include a part where you pick the definition of an obscure word out of a bunch of fake definitions.
Glad you’re coming home soon!

By: Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:12:44 +0000

Glad to see you enjoyed your visit in Berlin… I feel bad about what happened to you in Amsterdam, I guess I should’ve recommended you to get a taxi at that hour. On the other hand, it gave you a nice story. I’ve been pretty lucky in my travels not to run into muggers. In any case, good to hear you did get those world-renowned fries after all.

You can also go down in history for being the first to say I’m a “real berliner”. I got a good kick out of that! :) Oh yeah, as for your question of games for non-gamers, I’d recommend Trans-America (strategic board game for 2-6 players) or Apples to Apples (party game for 4-10 players). Also, if you want to get a “personal” recommendation on what board game would suit you best, you can try the hunch topic, Which board game should I get? at http://www.hunch.com/board-games/

Good luck recovering from jetlag and reverse culture shock. ;)

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:09:56 +0000

All Hail the Returning Hero…such adventures! I look forward to continuing to read your blog; my guess is your tales of daily life, school, etc. will be as engaging and enjoyable as your summer vacation.
Have a great trip home, Jordon, and thanks for bringing us along for the ride this summer.

By: Jordon Kalilich

Jordon Kalilich — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:50:36 +0000

@Fabiola: No, no bruises or anything, fortunately.

@Sarah: Any recommendations for people who don’t play a lot of games?

@Kristen: I was going to mention that the show wasn’t called “Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” but I thought people would remember that that show is about the news.

By: kristen

kristen — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:57:05 +0000

is the npr show you’re thinking of “wait, wait, don’t tell me?”

kevin asked me if the bike lanes in gainesville were like the bike lanes in amsterdam. maybe you can give him an answer!