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| 5th November 2009 anonymous | - From: A little unpleasantness in Quito Yes, I'm ecuadorian and it angers me that these people do this to 'all' people, specially turists. I can only hope that the public wakes up and begin cleaning house since this reduces the potential visitors. Cheers. |
| 4th November 2009 brian | great blog - From: Union City Blue John - found your blog really interesting, funny and informative as I'm off to Delhi, Rajasthan in a few weeks - might read it all again soon ! Cheers Brian (Brisbane Australia) |
| 31st October 2009 David on tour | Great Info - From: Undomesticated bliss Hi, As a fellow travelblogger just wanted to say how impressed I am with your blogs. I'm currently planning a little excursion to rwanda, uganda and kenya and don't normally like joining the overland tours but felt like I had to go down that path as it seemed very difficult to joing a safari as liek you I will be travelling on my own. I have scoured the internet for weeks trying to find info on joining safaris on your own with no joy and stumbled across your "dull bits" and they have given me all the info I need - Many Thanks will be following the rest of your adventures with interest |
| 28th October 2009 Vin Pisano | - From: A Ilha bonita Great photos! |
| 28th October 2009 Mell | - From: A Ilha bonita Love your photos. :) |
| 25th October 2009 Vinovat Sudarynya | Thanks. - From: Como se diz "squitters" em portugues? A really enjoyable blog, thanks. |
| 22nd October 2009 KATHY | ENFUZI COMMUNITY travel PR. BOSCO - From: We traveled from Kampala to Masindi in central Uganda to visit Rock Foundation School which is supported by Chardon UMC. We were hosted by Christine, the person who started the school. It was a very impressive facility built in just four years time. We then headed to Fort Portal, western Uganda toward the Rwenzori Mountains. It took us 11 hours, 3 matatus, 3 flat tires, over 25 people plus luggage and packages in a 15 passenger vehicle that did not have a starter, before we arrived in Fort Portal for a few days. From there we traveled the Nkuruba Crater Lake where we stumbled upon a campsite that is owned and operated by a pastor who is also responsible for over 140 orphans in his village. The campsite food, lodging, and recreation fees help to fund the orphanage, clinic, and church. It was a great Rosemark stop to see and talk to the pastor about his mission and goals. We participated in swimming lessons and were entertained by the orphans performing traditional dance. The campsite is often surrounded by troops of black and white colombus monkeys. We took photos at a time when there we over 10 of them in the trees beside our banda! This continues to be a very amazing adventure! Kathy helping the littlest child get comfortable in the water. A child carrying more than his own weight on his head. A troop of Colombus Monkeys! Posted by Alison at 6:14 PM 0 comments |
| 19th October 2009 Barry Pell | good job at enfuzi campsite - From: Inspecting the troops I was once at Enfuzi Community campsite and i found Pastor John Bosco who manages both the campsite, Church and orphanage to be a hard working man who has put things on the ground.I slept in the Bandas and it was really good, it is what I liked. I come from USA and a lecturer at the University. I promise the next time to visit Uganda I'll come with the package for the orphans as my self witnessed what the children are going through.I even got children friends who I taught the computer skills. I learned that Pastor John cares for more than 150 orphans in different schools. That is a good job. There people who can talk against this orphanage but their words are not true. Many volunteers visit and work at this orphanage both from UK and USA. That is a good job Keep it up and for sure God will reward you. I ready also to show my commitment and give in my donation to help the disadvantaged children in Uganda. Dear Brethren don't follow what you here from other people. Yourselves should reach on the ground to prove if what is being said is true. Those words to discourage Pastor John Bosco are said by the people who are not even willing to help a dying orphan. we as christians should take a step to help the children are really there. I was able to see most of them as those were holidays. by Barry Pell |
| 19th October 2009 Adam R | Kudos - From: Ronda, you look so fine I studied abroad in Ronda 4 years ago and this is an excellent photographic representation. Kudos to you. |
| 18th October 2009 Elizabeth | thanks! - From: What does Eric want from me? Thank you so much for such a helpful blog. Im hoping to head off to Buj at the end of the week, also from Huye, so thank you for the useful info. Happy travelling! |
| 17th October 2009 Heinrich | - From: Come unfriendly bombs and fall on Laos "Tour de Laos support vehicle" That´s a good one! I enjoy reading your blog. Thanks |
| 13th October 2009 Mell | - From: A tropical suburb of Glasgow Re: The advertisement, in the first photo of your blog - I'd sooner be interested in bestowing curses, I hope they offer that, too! :D |
| 6th October 2009 Madurai hotels | Madurai hotels - From: The comfort of strangers nice posting Madurai Hotels |
| 6th October 2009 Stace | haha - From: Hippo campus Hippo Campus!! haha you're very funny - discovered your african blogs a couple of weeks ago and have followed you all the way around teh world now! Loving then - you really are a fantastic writer and also some beautiful photos. Would you recommend the Canon Powershot S3 IS on safari.. have just bought a cheap one off ebay going to Africa next year - don't want to spend much... Cheers - keep bloggin! :) |
| 26th September 2009 Pablo (yo) | Hi! - From: What does Eric want from me? Great blog!! If you like, come back and visit mine: albumdeestampillas blogspot com Thanks, Pablo from Argentina |
| 25th September 2009 Mell | - From: City of dark Great photo captions! :D Is that photo of Queen Vic supposed to show there are no hard feelings, or is it to make you feel at home or what. We would never hang that thing in a hostel in Ireland. |
| 24th September 2009 tripti | - From: The buildings of Akbar this page is not so helpful in studies .we want the main buildings made or constructed by akbar these are the description or unwanted photographs. i am not saying that is is useless it is not so useful. |
| 23rd September 2009 barnaby davies | Covering your underpants - From: Bay of 1000 teenagers Very enjoyable. And nice to have practical information, too. |
| 7th September 2009 Faure | Thanks for your posts - From: The lizard of Malawi John, I follow your travels down our dark continent with interest - and enjoy your rather polite descriptions of what can not always be a very pleasant journey. It is also obvious that you enjoy this journey. There is a beer waiting on you here in Cape Town. Faure |
| 2nd September 2009 Vin Pisano | Just saying, "Hi" - From: Zero degrees and zero black rhinos I've been reading your blogs for a while now and just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy them. Great descriptions, beautiful photos, and I love the honesty. |
| 2nd September 2009 Anu | - From: Undomesticated bliss :) I like 'buffalo on the inside' ....heeeee. that tummy looks so full indeed. I can relate to 'getting stuck in waters' , we did too in my last trip (Aug08)....we actually jumped out from the windows into knee deep marsh to make the 4X4 lighter, and then pulled it up. great exp though. :) what made it even more thrilling was the the male-lion growling from behind a near by bush (and we didnt know which direction), the guide said that was a mating call for it's grilfriend. I'm going back in Aug 2010 to witness the migration.... my previous-trip pics in here ...checkout. |
| 1st September 2009 Sika | forearm shaking - From: Dora's alarm In Malawi, if someone offers their forearm, it's usually because their hands are dirty and they don't want you to dirty yours. But, as we have discussed, Malawians are different than Tanzanians, so I don't know if it applies there, too. |
| 23rd August 2009 travelbuffs | Serengeti brought me here - From: Leopard spots And now, I am reading all your trips. It is so awesome to see someone make a trip to see the world. Happy traveling! |
| 21st August 2009 Adrian Yardley | sunnier climes - From: And now let's go over to SW19 ... Hi John, despite your cold, glad you are enjoying travels more now you have reached Tanzania. Glancing at this blog, I thought you had found a tourist paradise for obese hippies... my mistake, hippoes. Looking forward to your photos of South Africa. |
| 21st August 2009 Cessna152 | - From: Leopard spots jiggling breasts to jogging beasts - excellent! |
| 18th August 2009 Faiser | golden s's - From: Golden shower needless to say, I was disappointed that the content of this post didn't match the high expectations I got from reading its title. nonetheless, it was interesting. and I have a few other URLs to visit now to match said expectations. |
| 15th August 2009 anonymous | - From: And now let's go over to SW19 ... i love the top left picture of first one page |
| 11th August 2009 Mell | - From: Baobabs, baboons, and jumbo johnsons My boyfriend is frowning at your second photo, and asking why anyone would take a photo of that to post on the internet. But, pay no attention to him John. It is just penis envy. :D |
| 10th August 2009 laandal | Great pics... - From: Baobabs, baboons, and jumbo johnsons Great photos as always. Your photo 'Elephant Dobber' made me laugh - it reminded me of a safari I went on as a child when my younger brother thought the elephant was having a baby and the trunk was coming out first! |
| 6th August 2009 santhosh eapen | love ksa - From: The long and winding road that leads to your being sore amazing |
| 4th August 2009 The Travel Camel | The joys of cross-border bus travel in Africa - From: If 2's company and 3's a crowd, then 25 is too bloody many to fit in a freakin' daladala Isn't it interesting how the most mundane of experiences at home - such as a bus journey - transform into tales of colour and adventure when travelling abroad! It is surprising how much attention (and not necessarily of the complimentary type) you receive being a Mzungu in this part of Africa. |
| 1st August 2009 Darren | Hi - From: What does Eric want from me? Another good blog mate... keep them coming, helps with my plans. Take care |
| 29th July 2009 Richard Harris | beauty without toxicity - From: The buildings of Akbar What beautiful buildings and they were built without posioning the environment and out of indeginous materials. Maybe architect Frank Lyoad Wright learned something from Akbar? |
| 28th July 2009 Carolyn Taylor | Great history lesson - From: Whenever I think about it, I cry all day long This was an amazing piece of writing- not only for your, as always, wonderful descriptions but for your clarification of the the genocide and warring factions. I am sending it to several young people who are very interested in African studies. Hopefully they will realize that the problems are deeper than buiding a sandbox at an orphanage or sending care packages to a a penpal. Carolyn |
| 24th July 2009 Travel | www.TheAirGorillaBlog.com - From: Sunny and chèr You gave details about Gisenyi it's interesting I would like to know more about travel. I impressed by your blog You can find me at www.TheAirGorillaBlog.com |
| 12th July 2009 Jabe | Re lava gull comment - From: It seems to be a little world within itself Thanks for the comment, Margaret! You've now forced me to go and retag a bunch of pictures on Flickr too :-) |
| 12th July 2009 bill | great stuff - From: In the neighbourhood of gorilla beringei beringei another excellent set of entries! if only your journey would never end!!! |
| 9th July 2009 margaret | Lava Gull - From: It seems to be a little world within itself ....is not a lava gull, it is a swallow tailed gull!!! |
| 3rd July 2009 AnnaAdventuring | - From: Place of the little birds Poor unmarried pregnant girls! Now there's a harsh punishment if ever I heard one!! A very interesting blog - thanks for sharing. Beautiful photo of the sunbird by the way. :) |
| 2nd July 2009 Donna and Neil | Toasted sandwiches instead of cold sandwiches... - From: Place of the little birds well the explanation for that one is easy...it disguises that the bread is ever so slightly stale of course! We've enjoyed reading your Africa blogs, although the travelling sounds like very hard work...we know exactly what you mean about obnoxious groups grrr! |
| 29th June 2009 AnnaAdventuring | - From: Inspecting the troops Wonderful pictures of the Angola Colobus Monkeys - really wonderful. An interesting blog too. Thanks for sharing. |
| 29th June 2009 Mell | - From: Inspecting the troops Love those first 2 monkey pics. Those guys really have character. :D |
| 23rd June 2009 Carolyn Taylor | incredible pics - From: Undomesticated bliss Have read your blogs with no desire to retrace your steps until now. The descriptions and pics are fantastic. I hope you are giving serious thought to doing some books about your travels. |
| 21st June 2009 ali | sludos - From: Exile on Dzerzhinskogo Street hola, envio un saludo desde México, agradeciendo las magnificas fotos de esta ciuidad, la busque porque queria saver de verdad existe, y esto porque encontre el nombre de la ciudad al leer un libro donde se menciona. |
| 17th June 2009 TeamTurner | Schadenfreude - From: Flamingo park HAHAHAHA! Love the Schadenfreude picture!! Mike T. |
| 16th June 2009 liliram | hmmmm.... - From: Undomesticated bliss You're very brave. I doubt I'd have the guts to do that. I'd just read your blogs and view the photos! |
| 15th June 2009 aspiringnomad | Cat on a hot ... oh, you know - From: Trucking hell The full saying is: "busier than a cat trying to bury shit on a hot tin roof." Now not a lot of people know that;-) (you still think the caption is accurate?) |
| 11th June 2009 Jabe | Blurry shots - From: Undomesticated bliss Thanks for the positive comment - however, among others, the cheetah fur photo is blurred. Fine at this resolution but I won't be able to blow any of these up :-( We were right next to the lions when I took the lion shots, as in RIGHT next to. Great for me - not sure how the lions felt about it though ... |
| 10th June 2009 liliram | Zoomed-in shots? - From: Undomesticated bliss I didn't see any blurry shot......in fact, your photos are absolutely good! Like those 'rear' photos. Nice one, john. But I just had to ask how far away you were when you took those lion shots. |
| 9th June 2009 duy | whoa - From: 86 condoms and still I catch a virus ... Clicked on a random entry as I was about to log on, and was very entertained by your post. Keep up the good work! |
