tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post2320244441130345352..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: This Namibia trip keeps getting better!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-69086295379303843022013-07-06T13:26:51.234-04:002013-07-06T13:26:51.234-04:00Yes, we have $5,000 but we don't have to it as...Yes, we have $5,000 but we don't have to it as cash to spend as we want. We have to spend it in Namibia using ATI Holidays services/products. So it could perhaps be used towards the rental of the RV, any attractions and lodges or campsites that are all through ATI Holidays but we will be able to choose want we want to see and do and where we will stay.<br /><br />Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-36742713855246893542013-07-05T11:46:37.306-04:002013-07-05T11:46:37.306-04:00What a great motto.....'it never hurts to ask?...What a great motto.....'it never hurts to ask?' So now you have $5000.00 in play money. The possibilities are endless as are other continents.Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-34913427167062191302013-07-05T11:23:22.748-04:002013-07-05T11:23:22.748-04:00Thanks John, we hope so too!Thanks John, we hope so too!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-56896169476864184942013-07-05T11:21:49.619-04:002013-07-05T11:21:49.619-04:00Yep, we look forward to having them as fellow camp...Yep, we look forward to having them as fellow campers where they will be nice and relaxed and not having to worry about all us campers and the park.<br /><br />Should be fun to see how this trip will pan out.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-91752869343056645412013-07-05T11:16:27.227-04:002013-07-05T11:16:27.227-04:00Consider it done. We can't send them all, ther...Consider it done. We can't send them all, there are too many but we can send you some of the best ones.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-16856174439521240832013-07-05T11:15:11.291-04:002013-07-05T11:15:11.291-04:00Thanks you Mary-Pat. That is what we are hoping to...Thanks you Mary-Pat. That is what we are hoping to do by traveling in the motorhome. We would do it much like we have done in Mexico. <br /><br />Hopefully something will work out for Hacienda Contreras RV Park and that we can still visit each and every year, but everything in life changes and you have to go where life takes you. I am sure Barb and Sal with enjoy the freedom that they will now have.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31159854556797773942013-07-05T11:10:53.826-04:002013-07-05T11:10:53.826-04:00Whether we have a motorhome or not, it will defini...Whether we have a motorhome or not, it will definitely be fun.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-6052297211947923332013-07-05T11:09:47.473-04:002013-07-05T11:09:47.473-04:00Thank you Que Vida, we are too!Thank you Que Vida, we are too!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-81047012211876866712013-07-05T11:08:14.946-04:002013-07-05T11:08:14.946-04:00You never know the new owner may find someone who ...You never know the new owner may find someone who is interested in running the campground for him. It won't be the same without Barb and Sal running it but it is in a beautiful area with nice friendly people so it is hard to beat that.<br /><br />We are keeping our fingers crossed on finding a small motorhome to travel Namibia in. Whatever happens it will all be good! :)Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-5340237308256217982013-07-05T11:04:18.189-04:002013-07-05T11:04:18.189-04:00Nope, nothing ever stays the same but that's w...Nope, nothing ever stays the same but that's what makes life interesting. We are happy for Barb and Sal and glad that things have worked out for them.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31834016659627514832013-07-05T11:02:06.032-04:002013-07-05T11:02:06.032-04:00Ahh, but part of the fun about an upcoming trip is...Ahh, but part of the fun about an upcoming trip is the planning!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-74835835117947800012013-07-05T11:00:19.877-04:002013-07-05T11:00:19.877-04:00We will enjoy having everyone tagging along with u...We will enjoy having everyone tagging along with us.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-84603327633281716102013-07-05T10:56:57.042-04:002013-07-05T10:56:57.042-04:00We are looking forward to taking those pictures!We are looking forward to taking those pictures!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-35285690510814532162013-07-05T10:56:09.657-04:002013-07-05T10:56:09.657-04:00You're welcome Barb and Sal. Hacienda Contrera...You're welcome Barb and Sal. Hacienda Contreras certainly won't be the same. Hoping that we will be able to see you there in March when we arrive to pick up Sherman. Glad to hear he is doing well.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80816334910056215672013-07-05T10:53:16.498-04:002013-07-05T10:53:16.498-04:00You and us both!You and us both!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-81269272340511159202013-07-05T10:52:44.161-04:002013-07-05T10:52:44.161-04:00We are hoping it will work out as well. We really ...We are hoping it will work out as well. We really think that for us, this would be the way to travel and see Namibia at a nice slow pace.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-53230881730528305912013-07-05T10:51:09.802-04:002013-07-05T10:51:09.802-04:00You have to keep in mind that most people who win ...You have to keep in mind that most people who win these contests are not travel bloggers so the featured places wouldn't get the exposure in the first place other than word of mouth from the winner to their friends. Also most of the featured attractions are places we want to see but maybe in a different way and as for the lodges many of them also have camping so they would also get exposure from that. As Kevin mentioned anything we do with that money must be items that ATI Holidays promotes.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-8586934014832642682013-07-05T10:44:05.003-04:002013-07-05T10:44:05.003-04:00Kevin is definitely pretty resourceful with the co...Kevin is definitely pretty resourceful with the computer, that's for sure.<br /><br />This contest we are in right now really isn't for a trip but for 25 nights accommodation at lodges and campsites throughout Namibia which would certainly help us out. Thanks for taking the time to help vote for us Wendy.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-43652068370139901822013-07-05T08:52:01.305-04:002013-07-05T08:52:01.305-04:00How cool is that RV!! I hope that works out for yo...How cool is that RV!! I hope that works out for you guys. This is going to be a great adventure.<br /><br />Cheersjohn bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05491423429997404339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-6870358293199203232013-07-05T07:13:21.143-04:002013-07-05T07:13:21.143-04:00Hey, you two! Love the tribute to Hacienda Contrer...Hey, you two! Love the tribute to Hacienda Contreras (and the pictures) and agree whole-heartedly with all of your comments. We're looking forward to Barb and Sal being our camping neighbours and partners in crime! <br />Now, moving on to your trip plans, we both agree with your way of thinking! Why not take that $$$ and stretch it to do so much more! The little RV looks like a great way to explore. Kudos to you!Paula and Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900896525655113740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-16695335047395156472013-07-05T01:49:18.684-04:002013-07-05T01:49:18.684-04:00Kevin: Could you email me that photo (and others ...Kevin: Could you email me that photo (and others if you have them) of Hacienda Contreras? Muchas gracias....mps2343https://www.blogger.com/profile/06059253597064329074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-67753560089403275352013-07-05T01:46:58.313-04:002013-07-05T01:46:58.313-04:00As you both know, I'm the 'new guy' wi...As you both know, I'm the 'new guy' with this RV life; I can't think of any better way to see Namibia than in an RV. Talk about getting to know the locals. You two, go for it. Just think of how much more you'll get out of that award doing it your way!<br />I, of course, will miss Sal and Barb too, but only wish for them some of the same wonderful times we've all had with them as the hosts. Time for them to relax and enjoy retirement - and all the adventures awaiting them.mps2343https://www.blogger.com/profile/06059253597064329074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-21003153608267893602013-07-04T19:30:13.437-04:002013-07-04T19:30:13.437-04:00Cool rv, looks like it's gonna be fun!Cool rv, looks like it's gonna be fun!living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-9828795596124640492013-07-04T18:14:16.282-04:002013-07-04T18:14:16.282-04:00I'm so excited for the both of you!!!I'm so excited for the both of you!!!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-9325674695692682202013-07-04T16:51:40.924-04:002013-07-04T16:51:40.924-04:00We were sad to hear that the RV park probably won&...We were sad to hear that the RV park probably won't be available when we get down there in a few years but we are happy for Barb and Sal and wish them the very best.<br /><br />That's a great idea to extend the prize money. I don't think I ever would have even thought to ask! I hope you're able to get a motorhome and travel all around. That is going to be a great trip!<br /><br />Grace (in Tucson)Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843102067348142929noreply@blogger.com