tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post6768797374926319075..comments2024-03-28T06:47:24.428-04:00Comments on As the Crowe Flies (and Reads!): Hey Mango--Mango ItalianoAs the Crowe Flies and Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-72652915779542068642012-12-26T11:00:55.343-05:002012-12-26T11:00:55.343-05:00My wife Carol and I also love Chapon's works. ...My wife Carol and I also love Chapon's works. We have three of his pieces hanging in our entryway. We also love works by Frenchman Paul Elliot Thuleau who has a gallery in Grand Case, St. Martin FWI. We managed to go through and meet Antoine Chapon in his home on St. Martin. Interesting fellow who lives in a beautiful location. Keep up the good work. LDubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903230429575126147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-81163175969614662912012-08-08T13:37:01.524-04:002012-08-08T13:37:01.524-04:00Hi Emily--- we have stayed at Caribella 17 times i...Hi Emily--- we have stayed at Caribella 17 times in the pst 16 years of visiting Anguilla. We love the people of Anguilla and the charm of their island. We were last there in March 2012 and hadn't heard about the dolphin prison-- that was always a downer for us, even though we were able to see a dolphin born the year before the old place was torn down. <br />I love your comments and pictures about your trips there. I feel like I am back walking and sitting with you as your special places are our special places. And to think that the swimming cove at the end of Barnes bay is your favorite as well as ours. <br />You posted the picture of the steer grazing--and the pink house. Have you ever seen the horses on the road to Altamar? There are 3 or 4 of them that I would see on my walks from Caribella to Altamar. <br /><br />I assume that VG represents Virgin Gorda-- I am interested in hearing what you think of it. We have been there as well as to 10 other islands in the Caribbean. Once we found Anguilla, we were content to return year after year. Booked for December 2013-- not counting the days yet, but will be shortly. <br />Thanks for sharing your visions of Anguilla-- love it.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13279878180155313097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-71637767606816758252012-08-07T20:00:59.504-04:002012-08-07T20:00:59.504-04:00CIndy, I'm speechless. Thank you so much for ...CIndy, I'm speechless. Thank you so much for your kind words. And it's ironic, is it not, that I would list you and TraceyG as my own two favorite travel writers/bloggers. <br /><br />I'm sure VG in October will be wonderful, as long as I can make myself stop trying to compare it to Anguilla! Hope your December trip there is as fabulous as usual, and I look forward to reading your reports from your new-to-you accommodations!As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-73221638251533780322012-08-07T19:58:53.730-04:002012-08-07T19:58:53.730-04:00Thanks, Anon!Thanks, Anon!As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-37031472665948175502012-08-07T14:57:11.501-04:002012-08-07T14:57:11.501-04:00Emily, I'm not sure what superlative words I c...Emily, I'm not sure what superlative words I can use that I haven't already. You truly are my favorite travel blogger out there, and I will greatly miss your Anguilla reports over the next year or two. In addition to your writing skills, I appreciate your honesty and down to earth attitude. You have great taste, but at the same time you come across like an "every-woman" - not like some travel writers who are difficult to relate to in their attitudes/lifestyle. <br /><br />Like here in the US, I know our dollars speak more than my letters to any government agency/official and I admire your decision to try other places as the dolphin prison is quite troubling. Animal cruelty is one issue that I do not take lightly.<br /><br />We are already booked for a December trip, but I look forward to seeing where else your travels take you and learning about new destinations. With our fellow aversion to cilantro and love of all foods related to Veya, I know I can trust your judgment and experiences to help guide future travel decisions.<br /><br />All the best,<br />CindyCindy/TravelCRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-40078323373420954922012-08-07T11:49:45.936-04:002012-08-07T11:49:45.936-04:00Loved, loved, loved your pictures and comments. Y...Loved, loved, loved your pictures and comments. Y'all are both such great travelers and ambassadors...thanks again...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-34994610060868414382012-08-07T08:42:24.269-04:002012-08-07T08:42:24.269-04:00hi, Anon. I'll be back to Anguilla one day, j...hi, Anon. I'll be back to Anguilla one day, just not any time in the next year. It's time I started seeing other people, er, islands. Anguilla isn't the only island in dire need of tourist dollars and I hope to rekindle my love affair with other places for a while.As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-13172827287583488832012-08-07T08:39:59.046-04:002012-08-07T08:39:59.046-04:00thanks, Levonne. I hope things are good for you u...thanks, Levonne. I hope things are good for you up in the land of the maple leaf!As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-70932642666024256812012-08-07T08:39:30.066-04:002012-08-07T08:39:30.066-04:00thanks for taking the time to read and comment, Ro...thanks for taking the time to read and comment, Roxanne,As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-6082351592510699042012-08-07T08:39:02.639-04:002012-08-07T08:39:02.639-04:00You can see so much more from these tiny planes be...You can see so much more from these tiny planes because of their lower altitude. I love 'em and I'm glad you do, too!As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-70633638286337038952012-08-07T08:38:28.637-04:002012-08-07T08:38:28.637-04:00You teach me about Wilkie Collins, I teach you abo...You teach me about Wilkie Collins, I teach you about rum punch. Seems like a fair exchange. ;)As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-1036637412848210302012-08-07T08:37:40.424-04:002012-08-07T08:37:40.424-04:00thanks, MsJilly! I truly hope that *this* time yo...thanks, MsJilly! I truly hope that *this* time your trip to Anguilla goes off without a hitch and that you have a wonderful time. I look forward to hearing all about it.As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-57490971170651442192012-08-07T08:36:14.609-04:002012-08-07T08:36:14.609-04:00Diana, I'll return to Anguilla one day, but ju...Diana, I'll return to Anguilla one day, but just not again this year, and possibly not in 2013, either. There were plenty of other islands I loved visiting before our first trip to Anguilla, and I always said I wasn't going to let myself visit one while forsaking all of the others. Hopefully before too much time elapses, the efforts of you, other tourists, and folks on the island will eradicate the dolphin prison!As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-67145446817760122842012-08-07T08:32:02.885-04:002012-08-07T08:32:02.885-04:00thank you, Daffy. I'm envious that you went h...thank you, Daffy. I'm envious that you went home with a Chapon watercolor! Maybe one day for us...thanks for reading along with me on my trip, and I hope one day our trips to the island coincide 'cause I'd love to meet you sometime.As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-22927083285148292792012-08-07T08:30:40.994-04:002012-08-07T08:30:40.994-04:00Thanks, Ellen. We'll get back to Anguilla one...Thanks, Ellen. We'll get back to Anguilla one of these days, but probably not for another year or so. The dolphin prison helped galvanize the decision, but it wasn't the only contributing factor. Thanks for reading, and I hope that one day we're both on island at the same time 'cause I'd love to meet you!As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-76658991905148219892012-08-07T08:29:22.106-04:002012-08-07T08:29:22.106-04:00Jan, thanks for reading along with my adventures. ...Jan, thanks for reading along with my adventures. Have you traveled to Anguilla yourself?As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-22733516768783142142012-08-07T08:28:36.448-04:002012-08-07T08:28:36.448-04:00hope that our travel paths cross again one of thes...hope that our travel paths cross again one of these days, ann!As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-41828342669842175052012-08-07T06:48:33.635-04:002012-08-07T06:48:33.635-04:00Don't forsake us now, we need u more than ever...Don't forsake us now, we need u more than ever before. The dolphins r out of our hands now unfortunately, though we elected the government that put them there. The people of Anguilla treasure their repeat guests you become family. Like families though sometimes things go a bit wrong, but they say blood is thicker than water!! In the words of one of Mayoumba's favorite songs 'please come back again'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-74229635905470732312012-08-06T22:59:45.231-04:002012-08-06T22:59:45.231-04:00I love three of your photos! Shooting into the sun...I love three of your photos! Shooting into the sun at Long Bay, Rainy days and Mondays and the chairs in the rain. Thanks!Prettypics123https://www.blogger.com/profile/05002015227586327112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-21911455334436743962012-08-06T13:57:21.873-04:002012-08-06T13:57:21.873-04:00You sure know how to brighten my day!! Thanks so ...You sure know how to brighten my day!! Thanks so much for sharing and taking me away - I really enjoy reading your fabulous blog!! Looking forward to your next!!<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />RoxanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-2891065524121033942012-08-06T12:10:41.179-04:002012-08-06T12:10:41.179-04:00I love tiny planes!! I had the chance to visit Na...I love tiny planes!! I had the chance to visit Nantucket on one -- I felt super fancy. Loved this photos -- your trip sounded amazing -- I am super envious!!Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-876868765797400162012-08-06T11:15:19.546-04:002012-08-06T11:15:19.546-04:001. The shooting into the sun photo is amazing
2. ...1. The shooting into the sun photo is amazing<br /><br />2. Tiny planes terrify me<br /><br />3. That pelican is INDEED abstract (but cool)<br /><br />4. THAT COW<br /><br />I'm glad you had a good time. ;) These have taught me a whole bunch about a region I know relatively nothing about.Reading Rambohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12614467198216577755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-24342731580536028752012-08-06T10:15:17.086-04:002012-08-06T10:15:17.086-04:00As always, I love, love your blog! Thanks for anot...As always, I love, love your blog! Thanks for another memorable trip to Anguilla (yes, I feel as though I was right there along with you!) ... it certainly goes a long way to helping me think through how my own much-postponed visit should go (I hesitate to say "plan", as I try to do very little concrete planning these days). What I love most about your blog is that I don't have to check elsewhere for my travel and at-home reading list, as well! I look forward to your next holiday ... and your next instalment of lit reviews!Nichelina & Cohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595906860414196367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-76953576888001521002012-08-06T09:59:21.385-04:002012-08-06T09:59:21.385-04:00That kitty photo is excellent! We also think Devo...That kitty photo is excellent! We also think Devonish is the place to go on a rainy day. Love the Chapon watercolors and the Richardson giclee prints. Sly is a nice adjective for that pelican sculpture. Love it as well.<br /><br />Enjoyed this blog so much, sorry to see it end. Happy travels, wherever you land, you know we will be reading you.daffynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-16801660851988024792012-08-06T09:21:39.183-04:002012-08-06T09:21:39.183-04:00Emily,
Once again, an enjoyable read. Thank you f...Emily,<br />Once again, an enjoyable read. Thank you for your words and photos. So sad that you are not planning another trip to Anguilla. While, we also detest the idea of the Dolphin prison, it seems to me the best ways to show our disapproval are to not patronize the place; show disdain when passing it, and patronizing Anguilla's other fine establishments. <br /><br />We cannot punish ourselves and the whole island because a few wanted this to go forward and we do not judge the people of Anguilla for wanting jobs, even if the jobs likely went to foreigners and not belongers.<br /><br />You and your DH have added tourism visits now doubt with your wonderful blog. I hope you enjoy VG with your family and maybe you will change your mind about returning to Anguilla next year. We stay in Villas all the time and you can negotiate with owners, either directly or with an agency like Island Dreams. Yes, they are likely more expensive than other islands and maybe some of it has to do with the taxes and limited number of visitors compared to the number of villa.<br /><br />Do post about your trip to VG. It has been nice "meeting" you and your DH via your blogs.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424311430302614568noreply@blogger.com