Comments on: Part 1 – New York: Stepping off the Edge http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/blog/production-diary-new-york-stepping-off-the-edge/10/ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:58:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Craig purcell http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/blog/production-diary-new-york-stepping-off-the-edge/10/#comment-598 Craig purcell Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:54:29 +0000 http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/?p=10#comment-598 Great trip - good for the young- I'd like to encourage my sons and daughter to get out there and see the world. Great trip – good for the young- I’d like to encourage my sons and daughter to get out there and see the world.

]]> By: Michael Perfetto http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/blog/production-diary-new-york-stepping-off-the-edge/10/#comment-540 Michael Perfetto Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:30:17 +0000 http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/?p=10#comment-540 Amazing.....film. I had worked at Sikorsky ... so I was stunned when they pulled out the picture of the chinese and the Sikorsky international team in order to escape the Chinese military police. I actually saw some people that I knew personally. Additionally, I had to facebook a few other x - sikorsky friend to tell them the story.... I would love to get a copy of that picture... Bravo.... I plan to purchase the film. Amazing…..film.
I had worked at Sikorsky … so I was stunned when they pulled out the picture of the chinese and the Sikorsky international team in order to escape the Chinese military police. I actually saw some people that I knew personally. Additionally, I had to facebook a few other x – sikorsky friend to tell them the story…. I would love to get a copy of that picture…

Bravo…. I plan to purchase the film.

]]> By: Geo. http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/blog/production-diary-new-york-stepping-off-the-edge/10/#comment-475 Geo. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:21:03 +0000 http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/?p=10#comment-475 Everytime I learn more about the re-tracing, of Marco Polo's Footsteps,the adventure becomes that much more fascinating! I love the scope this adventure captures, and the feel of this documentary is tremendous on so many different levels. I give my most sincere and profound thanks to Francis and Denis for sharing their historic adventure with us. This guys are definately my heros. Everytime I learn more about the re-tracing, of Marco Polo’s Footsteps,the adventure becomes that much more fascinating! I love the scope this adventure captures, and the feel of this documentary is tremendous on so many different levels. I give my most sincere and profound thanks to Francis and Denis for sharing their historic adventure with us. This guys are definately my heros.

]]> By: Maureen http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/blog/production-diary-new-york-stepping-off-the-edge/10/#comment-470 Maureen Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:30:15 +0000 http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/?p=10#comment-470 Wow! Thank you for sharing your vision and allowing us to accompany you on this magnificent adventure. I admire your drive and fortitude. But, most of all I admire your enlightened and authentic respect for the cultures and people of our world. I applaud your determination in immersing yourselves in local cultures so that we may all learn more about how others live. Your viewers horizons have most certainly been broadened by your efforts. Hopefully, your work can inspire us all to be more respectful and engaged with others on this planet we all share. I'm also hoping your success will motivate many others to embark on their own travels of understanding and discovery. Bravo, Francis and Dennis! Maureen Wow!
Thank you for sharing your vision and allowing us to accompany you on this magnificent adventure. I admire your drive and fortitude. But, most of all I admire your enlightened and authentic respect for the cultures and people of our world. I applaud your determination in immersing yourselves in local cultures so that we may all learn more about how others live.
Your viewers horizons have most certainly been broadened by your efforts. Hopefully, your work can inspire us all to be more respectful and engaged with others on this planet we all share.
I’m also hoping your success will motivate many others to embark on their own travels of understanding and discovery.
Bravo, Francis and Dennis!
Maureen

]]> By: sfg http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/blog/production-diary-new-york-stepping-off-the-edge/10/#comment-469 sfg Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:56:49 +0000 http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/?p=10#comment-469 Hi, Denis and Francis- Great stuff! I saw the program, got the book and even saw Denis speak about the adventure. The pictures in the book are just fantastic with color and texture. It's all really inspirational and thought provoking. Just beware, guys: you may be responsible for encouraging people to do crazy things! Thanks for sharing good stories Admiral Nelson~ Hi, Denis and Francis-

Great stuff! I saw the program, got the book and even saw Denis speak about the adventure. The pictures in the book are just fantastic with color and texture. It’s all really inspirational and thought provoking. Just beware, guys: you may be responsible for encouraging people to do crazy things!

Thanks for sharing good stories
Admiral Nelson~

]]> By: Margaret http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/blog/production-diary-new-york-stepping-off-the-edge/10/#comment-383 Margaret Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:19:44 +0000 http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/?p=10#comment-383 A truly inspirational journey of great magnitude, absolutely mesmerizing. Kudos to both Denis and Francis for bringing this incredible voyage into the lives of its viewers. A very heartfelt thank you for sharing your experience. A truly inspirational journey of great magnitude, absolutely mesmerizing. Kudos to both Denis and Francis for bringing this incredible voyage into the lives of its viewers. A very heartfelt thank you for sharing your experience.

]]> By: Jim G. http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/blog/production-diary-new-york-stepping-off-the-edge/10/#comment-348 Jim G. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:06:14 +0000 http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/?p=10#comment-348 Denis & Francis, Thoroughly enjoyed your documentary and excellent photography as well, parts of it were quite moving. I am curious to know what your opinion is on the three American hikers who are now evidently detained in Iran? Would it be safe to say your adventure cannot be repeated by Americans? Denis & Francis,
Thoroughly enjoyed your documentary and excellent photography as well, parts of it were quite moving. I am curious to know what your opinion is on the three American hikers who are now evidently detained in Iran? Would it be safe to say your adventure cannot be repeated by Americans?

]]> By: Kris Balch http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/blog/production-diary-new-york-stepping-off-the-edge/10/#comment-346 Kris Balch Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:18:24 +0000 http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/?p=10#comment-346 Hi Denis & Francis, I did buy the book and I am nearly finished reading it. What a great adventure. Your photographs are great. If you ever need any advice on high speed video for any future adventures, I am the guy. I have nearly 27 years in the business. To understand what you can do with high speed video, check out timewarp on Discovery or photron.com. Best, Kris Balch Hi Denis & Francis,
I did buy the book and I am nearly finished reading it. What a great adventure. Your photographs are great. If you ever need any advice on high speed video for any future adventures, I am the guy. I have nearly 27 years in the business. To understand what you can do with high speed video, check out timewarp on Discovery or photron.com.
Best,
Kris Balch

]]> By: Charlie http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/blog/production-diary-new-york-stepping-off-the-edge/10/#comment-338 Charlie Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:45:27 +0000 http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/?p=10#comment-338 How are you Dennis and Francis? I just saw your documentary on PBS last night and was amazed by your journey. Actually I am a 23 yr. old from MN who is on the cusp of my own world wide adventure, which I will be starting in Japan this fall. So I would like to ask: (1) How did you transfer or transport the money you used for this trip through the more dangerous and remote regions? And (2) I saw that you guys did bring back some artifacts (such as the saddle), so how did you haul such a large item like that around? Or did you just mail it home? It seems like you guys check up on this blog so I hope you see this and are able to respond in your own time. Thanks for your story! How are you Dennis and Francis? I just saw your documentary on PBS last night and was amazed by your journey. Actually I am a 23 yr. old from MN who is on the cusp of my own world wide adventure, which I will be starting in Japan this fall. So I would like to ask: (1) How did you transfer or transport the money you used for this trip through the more dangerous and remote regions? And (2) I saw that you guys did bring back some artifacts (such as the saddle), so how did you haul such a large item like that around? Or did you just mail it home?

It seems like you guys check up on this blog so I hope you see this and are able to respond in your own time. Thanks for your story!

]]> By: phil gregory http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/blog/production-diary-new-york-stepping-off-the-edge/10/#comment-330 phil gregory Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:01:49 +0000 http://www.wliw.org/marcopolo/?p=10#comment-330 Shows what 'ordinary' guys can accomplish! An example for all of us 'arm-chair-adventurers' Shows what ‘ordinary’ guys can accomplish!

An example for all of us ‘arm-chair-adventurers’

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