mmmmm...cheese and sauvignon blanc mmmmmmmm ....want that pic nic again. What a funny moment in time. I had a great time Cin! I'll always associate you with NYC. We need to explore a new part of the city and perhaps bring the boys.
luv sab
sand duning After reading your account on sand duning and the desert trip I would like to warn all readers not to take a tour with Orient Tours in Dubai as I just did, togetjer with my husband and 12 year old daughter. They say they take you to the desert instead they park you off the runway of Dubai airport. You can do a lot of plane spotting at night. But if you rather watch stars, be warned.
Wow, what a fun trip! Hi Cinnamon,
I enjoyed your tale of the New York Trip. Sounds like a fun place to go. I have never been. I would have especially liked the Comic Book Convention. I'm a sucker for that super hero stuff. I was a Spiderman, Batman reader among others. See you soon,
Love,
Cousin Scott
volunteering I stumbled on your blog after a google search. I myself am interested in volunteering in Pakistan for the ongoing relief efforts. How was your experience? Do you have advice? Please reply at whisperedpeace@gmail.com. Thank you so much, and keep up the good work!
No kidding... I have found the same in Torit. No violent outbreaks to speak of, but in the region there is constant violence with cattle stealing, and raiding to steal women for marrying off in exchange for cattle. Cattle equal wealth in the South. And the cycle of revenge for past incidents continues over, and over and over...
hello from Torit! Cin and Galib, you guys put together a great blog. An un-identified man commented on Galibs' story that I realted about the man with no legs in the street. I encourage Galib to reply under what I have said, to simply clarify what was said. I never thought a stranger would be commenting on my blog.... Keep up the great work!
Don from Torit
Very enlightening!!! There is always a silver liningin the cloud no matter how rough the situation. Glad you're settled in and seems you have more of a purpose than when you first arrived.
Warmest Regards,
Gary
A Fellow Canadian Going to Ed-Damazin Dear Cin and Galib, My name is Ante GALIC. I am a Canadian orignally from Toronto. I've just received my appointment to Ed-Damazin from the UN High Commssioner for Refugees. I'm not sure on my arrival - most likely sometime in July 07. I would really like to hook up with Galib. My wife and our two children will remain behind in Croatia where I'm currently located. I finished a posting in Zambia that completed at the end of 06. Any info you guys have on Ed-Damazin would be really appreciated. Never forget, these are the best of times and it's a brave new world. Best regards, Ante GALIC
A Fellow Canadian Going to Ed-Damazin Dear Cin and Galib,
My name is Ante GALIC. I am a Canadian orignally from Toronto. I've just received my appointment to Ed-Damazin from the UN High Commssioner for Refugees. I'm not sure on my arrival - most likely sometime in July 07. I would really like to hook up with Galib. My wife and our two children will remain behind in Croatia where I'm currently located. I finished a posting in Zambia that completed at the end of 06. Any info you guys have on Ed-Damazin would be really appreciated. Never forget, these are the best of times and it's a brave new world.
Best regards,
Ante GALIC
guevarra37@hotmail.com
Fascinating Hi Cin and Galib,
That's pretty cool. The picture of the general in his sunglasses reminds me of the movie Blood Diamond. I had no idea about the structure or the power struggle that was going on between them. As Spock would say " Fascinating" Thanks for the info cousin.
Scott
Great Wow the lucky guy having so much fun....gee i wish i could go all over and have sooo much fun....nice place 2...boy living the good life..hes got it all...well take care love the Dad
December 12th 2006 thnks "nasir s" i have visit the page of chitta batta i mean white stone . which is place and my village . i m really thanks that there is huminty in this world i not see u but i get u people are perfect humin u people really love with huminty . i can not give u any thing but my prayer and my love is for u foever ur loving one nasir s from chitta batta ... Re: Village of White Stone: Camp Chitta Batta, United Pakistan Relief Work
December 3rd 2006 SURPRISE "ruksana aka MOM" Hi Cin, How are you, Rubina andother volunteer from the camp told me she saw this website.|I am absolutely thrilled that I am able to make contact with you after 9 months. I lost my diary woith everyones tel nbrs and e mail addresses.Hope you and Ghalib are well, I would love to hear from you guys...
Love
MOM
Re: Camp Chitta Batta, United Pakistan Relief Work
Latest Picture of Balakot and Mansehra I was just passing by and visited your blog. Nice picture you have there, i am from mansehra myself. you can have latest picture of balakot after earthquake visit
www.flickr.com/photos/yousufahmed/
I am so happy to see somebody from outdside of pakistan enjoying themselves, in this not so touristy country. I went to pakistan from the uk this year (06) and saw all the devastation I was very shocked, I have family out there and was very worried for them but when I saw our area in Kashmir it was not so bad. I took my children with me and all they wanted to do was help. I am very lucky that they adapted I had already explained to them that there had been an earthquake and it was not the same as they remembered it when they visited it when they were younger, but they seemed to adapt, going back to your photos they were very beautiful. I llike to take photos myself but find it very hard with my young familey with me all the time plus I have to do all the relative vsiting which love but is time consuming as they are far and wide spread.
Quite a Twosome! Just read your short article in today's Province and was very touched that you two spent time helping the refugees. What an experience of a lifetime and at such a young age for you to experience it. Way to go, and as a parent of kids your age, I know you must have been raised in a loving and giving family! Keep up the good work!
Re: Great Pictures Wonderful pictures. I am in Karachi right now but nobody has told me exactly reason why the bus and lorry owners go into such pains of decorating their vehicles. Secondly, being a black, I feel like a black blob buoyed in a sea of brown waters. A feeling of a stranger where you hardly meet with other blacks. But the fear has been sorted out. The few blacks who are there cannot withstand the heat so tend to keep indoors and only emerge in the late evenings when I also rush for a cool bath in the room.
Did well with the photos!
Nice pics Nice pics and writing. You should have visited places like Pir Sohawa up in the mountains (a bit further from "Daman-e-Koh") and Rawal Dam. Truly beautiful.
Pindi really is disgusting and even us Islamabad residents try to avoid it whenever possible.
Sajjad
http://www.sajjadzaidi.com
Your trip This was so interesting for us. I can't tell you how much we enjoyed seeing these pictures and hearing your stories. If I could ever go with you guys on a trip to this area it would be just great. You are so lucky to have had this unique experience and wonderful opportunity. ...We are glad you are back and safe. However you did'nt look like you were ever in any serious danger to us. Stay in touch! and what a guy Gaylib!
Luv Aunty Glo
Welcome Home Galib and Cin,
Welcome home and what an adventure you have had. The photography was superb as well...well done! Now you have to adapt to the Canadian culture of hustle and bustle and compete. Glad you are safe and thanks for sharing.
len
Re: Just wow... Asalaam Al E Kum...I hope you two are keeping healthy....GB, that stomach problem doesn't sound very good...I hope you took some Acidophilus with you...lol. Cin, the pictures and commentary are amazing...I am having a great time imagining that I'm there with you through the pics...Keep on sending them and look after yourselves...Love, Davie
Sam
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photo inukshuk
That photo is a photo of the house that Canadian military Observers rent in khartoum