From Kirsten
Counting down the days till I get to see you!! I can't wait to see all the pics and have some sister time:) Be safe as always xoxo
From JM
Whit!
Looks like you guys are having a blast! I am totally jealous.
Drop me a line when you have a chance, would love to hear from you :)
Response: Dude! Good to hear from you....I sent you and Tanya an email about a week or so ago, did you get it? I'm thinking it might have gone to your spam.
From Michelle
Hi Girls,
I have to say I agree. Portsmouth and Boston might not cut it anymore. Next we know you'll be moving to one of these places (Whitney, do not do that to me!). Are you going to Rome? That was my absolute favorite with the Acropolis and Santorini close seconds :) All is well and not nearly as exciting in the states. Whit, the Sox are picking it up. I'm going to the game tonight, first of the season! Can't wait to go to Friendly Fenway with you. Keep us posted on the rest of the Euro tour and of course Greece! Love you! xoxo
Response: Funny you say that, we both have said how much we would love living over here! We did go to Rome, and I too absolutely loved it. Such an amazing ancient city! Going to the game, have a Fenway Frank and beer for me! Def can't wait to go when I get back. Have fun and GO SOX! Love you! xoxo
From mom
Wow - what a great time you are having! Easter in an historic cathedral, Nice & Monte Carlo, and now Italy. After touring the world, I'm afraid that when you do come home you will be completely bored... Nevertheless, you have two more weeks so be careful and ENJOY!!! Love you!
From
Sounds like you are still having an amazing time! And still have weeks to go. I can't wait to see pictures. Once they are posted I am dedicating an entire day or 2 if needed to look at them.
From Michelle
Hi Girls,
I miss you tons! Whit, it is so weird being in baseball season without you! So far nothing new. The Sox are 2-4, not great but everyone looks pretty good. Moved into the new apartment this weekend - we're on the 4th floor with no elevator so that was slightly miserable but love the new place, great views and have a guest bed waiting for you when you get home :) Love you. Glad you two are having so much fun. Talk to you soon xoxo
Response: Hi you! It is weird not being home during baseball season, I feel so out of the loop! A new apt, wow! I cant wait to see it when I get home. I love you and miss you tons! xoxo
From Whit-Dad
HOWDY girls - what a TREAT it was to visit some London Pubs with you both. Good People - Good Times - Good Beer!!!
Sox opener was delayed a day - but on Tuesday they got the season off to a great start with a nice win. Pedroia homered in his 1st at-bat and Beckett looked great - 10Ks in 7 innings! Enjoy Europe and then we'll be soooo anxious to see you on your return.
Lots of Love - DAD
Response: LOVE the ball updates! We too had an absolute blast with you guys, it just went way too fast! I miss you and will hopefully be able to talk to you soon.
From Lindsey
All sounds so amazing. Miss you girls. I posted on here yesterday but am not sure if you got it or not. Just trying again to make sure you know I'm thinking about you and how shamelessly jealous I am. Can't wait to hear all the stories and see the pictures. Lots and lots of love!
Linds
From Lindsey
Hi Girls!
Sounds like you are having an unbelievable time. I can't wait to hear all of the stories and see pictures! I'm sure it's unlike and more beautiful than anything I'm imagining. So happy to know you're safe, healthy, and having so much fun! Miss you, talk to you soon!
xoxo
From Michelle
Hi Guys,
Your stories are amazing. I knew you'd see a lot but who knew you'd learn so much? Thanks for sharing :)
We missed you on St Patty's. I think Boston was a little more sober and quiet without you. I tried to make up for it.
Whit, I have some sports news. Youk and Dustin both got hurt during the World Baseball Classic and had to drop out but Dustin is already back and Youk should be good for the Opener. Youk hit 3 homers while he was playing though! And get this, Tek has hit 3 homers so far in pre season!! Who would have thought?!
The Elite 8 started today. Sorry but Kansas lost last night to Michigan State and Cuse lost to Oklahoma - both in the Sweet 16. Shitty :( I'll let you know who wins :)
Not a lot new here. I'm moving in 2 weeks, closer into the city and walking distance to Fenway!! Can't wait for our first game :)
That's it for now. Stay safe, have fun! Miss you girls. xoxo
Response: Thanks so much for all the updates, you have no idea how much they are appreciated! I am out of the loop over here! I cant wait to see you! XOXOXO
From Lauren Kimball
It's been forever since i've posted--but i really enjoy reading these posts!!!! I cannot wait to see the PICTURES!!! The stories are great, but i need some photos of your fine faces :)
I think about you girls all the time and I wish for you to continue your safe travels.
now hurry up and get home!!!
From mom
To date, what has been the best place to visit, and your favorite exotic meal???? Love you!!!
Response: we loved Luang Probang in Laos, Hoi An in Vietnam, Siem Reap in Cambodia and now here in PHI PHI which is paradise. whit's fave has been cambodia curry with coconut milk and i have loved the local sweet and sour chicken with fresh veggies and chili :)
From Stephy G
Hey Les -
Sounds like you guys are having a blast. I think your blogs are keeping everyone entertained during our fabulously boring work days. Miss you and will see you soon.
From Whit's Mom
Hi Whitney & Leslie....Can't wait to see u both when u get home but I am so thrilled that u are having a trip of a life time. Your Dad is looking forward to seeing u in London and to directly experience some of that English Draft. We have worked very hard trying to find accommodations in hopefully a convenient location - they now have been reserved. I have been reading your diary entries and have been ecstatic to actually hear your voice via the phone and to know that all is well. I have not been posting messages as my hands have been "acting up" alot and I have been trying to use them as little as possible. But it's important for me to tell u both how proud I am of your quest for learning more about our world. You know my love for travel and am impressed u both took the leap to experience a trip so full of diverse cultures & ideologies. I am sure your college abroad experience to Australia inspired u a lot. I have deducted from your diary entries that it has deepened your appreciation of our standard of living. So Whit as u know, u are constantly in my thoughts and in my heart......a corny mother's comment!!! You know me, I could go on & on...... so I will close and just know how much I love & respect you (and your adventurous side as well; Leslie too)......miss u soooo much, Mum as they say in England oxoxox
p.s. Opening Day in 2 weeks - we gotta get tickets for the whole family. How about going to a Red Sox/Orioles game @ Baltimore?????????
p.p.s Papa & Mazie loved getting your call - it meant a lot to them
Response: Mom! Talk about a novel! I too am excited to meet Dad and Uncle Danny in London, if only you were going to be there as well! Boo. We both appreciate all your comments, thanks for them. :) And please, do you have to ask me if I'm in for a Sox/Orioles game in Baltimore?! Of course I want to go - get started on making it happen! I love you and think about you tons! xoxo
From Whit-Dad
Howdy Girls!! ALL the news sounds so AWESOME! Just a week now til I get to join you in London - the beer won't be $1, but hey, the pubs sound cool. How about a game of darts?!
Love your journal - keep the updates flowing!
DAD
Response: I'm sure you will have a few of those pubs all picked out for us by the time we get there! I can't wait to see you!
From Meghan Maguire
We are SO having a fashion show when you get back. Can't wait to see what you bought!
From Kirsten
Wow you girls have done so much it's overwhelming even to just read about it! Whit I see that Mich gave you a good update with the new england sports (she would do far better with that info for ya than me:)) I miss you as usual but love your e-mails and just realized you are going to see dad and uncle danny so soon! Have fun on your cyclo tour I love you! xo
Response: We really are doing so much, it's incredible. I can't wait to share everything with you in person! Yes, I get to see them in like 2 weeks, and I'm so excited! You will be greatly missed though. :( Talk to you soon! xoxo
From Mr. Ryy.
enjoy reading your postings from "out there." Keep the fun and good times going. Miss you. les, and am looking forward to seeing - and pics - in a few months!!! Say hi to Whitney for me...
Response: you're le best; can't wait to see you too!
From Michelle
HI GIRLS!!!!!!!
I cannot believe what you have done so far and you're not even one third of the way finished. It's unreal. Sounds like you're getting a great mix of luxury and reality. $3 massages??? $1 beers? Buy one get one? Why do I live in Boston again?
OK Whit, sports updates. Tom and Gisele got married last week. No big Pats news other than Cassel and Vrabel are gone to the Chiefs and I'm still waiting to see who the Pats are planning on getting with the freed up salary cap room. The Celtics are in first place in their division. KG has been hurt but they're still doing fine. Marbury signed with the Cs but hasn't done a whole lot. Nothing big yet with the Sox. Papi was playing for the Dominican in the World Baseball Classic but they got knocked out, Dustin and Youk are playing for the US and have both looked good (Youk had a game winning homer). Dice K looks good for Japan. I read an awesome article on ESPN that said even though the Yankees spent the most money in the off season and made the biggest upgrades, the Sox are still better off going into October ball with the moves they made. Love that! I can't wait to greet you at Logan and immediately drag you to Fenway! I don't think I'll have to twist your arm too much :)
Ok I think that's it for now. Keep us updated and be safe! Miss you xoxo
Response: Thanks for the updates! Now I feel a little more with it. :) Love the sounds of that ESPN article! Def keep the updates coming if anything new happens! XO
From Trish
WESEWIE!!!! I cannot tell you how happy I am that you are experiencing this. You are clearly having an incredible time and keep writing EVERYTHING down!! i miss you (and am painfully jealous). be safely adventurous, WOVED YOU always and forever.
Response: woved you too twishaaa :) see you in may!!
From Amy
Sounds like you are having the times of your life. I share your blogs with andrew and he admires you girls so much. If it wasn't for the dogs, I think we would be right behind you. So jealous of the elephant ride. I told him I wanted to go somewhere with elephants for our honeymoon. Ha ha. Really though, I'm going to come to you for suggestions. Miss you girls! Continue having FUN! Can't wait to see pics.
Response: Yes, the elephant riding was definitely awesome and something you will surely have to do! :) Miss you too!
From Amanda
Hi Ladies, Reading all of your posts makes me want to leave my job behind and travel the world too! it sounds like you are having a blast, i want to ride an Elehant!!!! Miss you and love you tons and can't wait to read more from you!
Response: Mands!!! So I think you should just go ahead and leave your job and come meet us in Europe! :) We can they play "tell me something I don't know" in another continent!! :)
From Deb & Dad
Hey Leslie, it's great to read all about your latest adventures. Sounds like you've seen some stuff to make you think... bet you were great with the little kids. We're still at the hospital waiting for your dad's blood pressure to go back to normal! Everything else is just fine. Have fun, take care, post pix!!!
From Annie
Hey Girls! I love your updates they always brighten up my day. Whit I got to see Seth this past weekend he helped install Cable in my room :). Hope all is well, I cant wait to see pictures. XO
Response: All is well, and glad that you like our posts!!! :) xo
From Meghan Maguire
Can you post pictures!!!?!
Response: no we can't download on these rando internet computers. just going to have to imagine what it looks like and wait until may for the pics!!