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.... de mer
Hello. Mr Mark Whittall, Thankyou for the lovely photograph. Would you be kind to share any known infomal or formal research about this particular male - female plant species. Do You know the scientific - biological name and perhaps the latin reference name or any other it is goes by. Perhaps you could pass me some local information about the, ' male coco de mere'. What do the island native's call it by in english or in other different languages of the creole dialects in different islands of The Seychelles. . the island of love. I wonder also whats the translation of, 'Island Of Love' from its english phrase to the local dialect. Just to fill you in and for your knowledge.. Biological Diveristy like many other areas of linking interests intrigue me holistically. I wish you a good morning and day or better still ... bon jour et merci. Looking forward to a response. MJudy p.s id love to photograph these plants in its natural environment and ... different setting at different growth stages. Thanx again. p.ss... got any other relevant photograph's or videos' to look @. "Asante". Means Thank You... in Kiswahili language. And, "Siku N'jema", transliterates to Day Good..meaning,' good day!
From Blog: Biodiversity
male of the coco de mer..
friends would love to have a coco de mer male how to get one.. any catalogue..
From Blog: Biodiversity
Date: 13th October 2010
Stained Glass.
Dear Mr. Whittall, I was perusing the internet and came across the photograph of the large stained glass window in St. Paul's Cathedral, Victoria. As the artist who carried out this commission, I can perhaps add some details. The church, when they made the request for the window, stipulated that Jesus should have a welcoming smile and outstretched hands, so as not to put off any of the locals who may have been a bit fearful of a stern looking Jesus. The giant tortoise was modelled on Esmerelda, the oldest living tortoise on Bird Island, thought to be about 170 years old. Sadly, as can be seen from your photograph, the window was installed inside out by local artisans ( see the P monograph at the top of the window). Thankyou for including the photograph in your blog, one day I hope to make the trip myself, as I have not seen the finished window in situ, but only as panels in the workshop. Yours, Dav Boneham
From Blog: Back Home Again
Stained Glass.
Dear Mr. Whittall, I was perusing the internet and came across the photograph of the large stained glass window in St. Paul's Cathedral, Victoria. As the artist who carried out this commission, I can perhaps add some details. The church, when they made the request for the window, stipulated that Jesus should have a welcoming smile and outstretched hands, so as not to put off any of the locals who may have been a bit fearful of a stern looking Jesus. The giant tortoise was modelled on Esmerelda, the oldest living tortoise on Bird Island, thought to be about 170 years old. Sadly, as can be seen from your photograph, the window was installed inside out by local artisans ( see the P monograph at the top of the window). Thankyou for including the photograph in your blog, one day I hope to make the trip myself, as I have not seen the finished window in situ, but only as panels in the workshop. Yours, Dav Boneham
From Blog: Back Home Again
Date: 2nd March 2010
apreciation
i really apreciate this, i thought of magering in torism but the diversities are not rich enough in africa what advise can you give me? the area so interresting!
From Blog: Biodiversity
apreciation
i really apreciate this, i thought of magering in torism but the diversities are not rich enough in africa what advise can you give me? the area so interresting!
From Blog: Biodiversity
Date: 4th February 2010
Request to use a photogra
Dear Mister Whittal, First of all, congratulations for your photographs. I'm delighted by your snapshots of animals. I'm not a traveller, but I appreciate you're travelling to satisfy my own curiosity. I have a request. I'm a french speaking belgian teacher, and I'm looking for a shot of birds and blue sky to place in front of my website, full of files of law comments and accoutancy exercices. Your "Birds and blue sky" would be fantastically appropriate. No commercial purpose. Just an illustration of a state of mind : freedom and will of conquest. May I use it? Thank you for your answer. Have a look of Belgium sometimes. You could be pleased. Guy POTIEZ.
From Blog: Back Home Again
Request to use a photogra
Dear Mister Whittal, First of all, congratulations for your photographs. I'm delighted by your snapshots of animals. I'm not a traveller, but I appreciate you're travelling to satisfy my own curiosity. I have a request. I'm a french speaking belgian teacher, and I'm looking for a shot of birds and blue sky to place in front of my website, full of files of law comments and accoutancy exercices. Your "Birds and blue sky" would be fantastically appropriate. No commercial purpose. Just an illustration of a state of mind : freedom and will of conquest. May I use it? Thank you for your answer. Have a look of Belgium sometimes. You could be pleased. Guy POTIEZ.
From Blog: Back Home Again
Date: 18th November 2009
Enjoyed this
Hi Mark, I am enjoying your blog and remembering past times in beautiful Canada. Take care, Peter
From Blog: Biodiversity
Enjoyed this
Hi Mark, I am enjoying your blog and remembering past times in beautiful Canada. Take care, Peter
From Blog: Biodiversity
Date: 19th August 2007
Hi Michelle, I studied with your Dad last summer. I have just seen your blog. I totally agree with, travelling can be so tiring, but it is great when you finally get to your destination. It sounds like you are having a great time with your family. Your poem says it all. Good for you!
From Blog: Michelle's Journal
Hi Michelle, I studied with your Dad last summer. I have just seen your blog. I totally agree with, travelling can be so tiring, but it is great when you finally get to your destination. It sounds like you are having a great time with your family. Your poem says it all. Good for you!
From Blog: Michelle's Journal
Date: 19th August 2007
Time is flying
Wow, it is hard to believe that your time there is coming to an end. It just seems like the other day when you were heading off. I can see from your photos and commentary that it has been a wonderful experience for all of you. May the Lord continue to bless you and all those you encounter over your last few weeks.
From Blog: Beautiful Praslin
Time is flying
Wow, it is hard to believe that your time there is coming to an end. It just seems like the other day when you were heading off. I can see from your photos and commentary that it has been a wonderful experience for all of you. May the Lord continue to bless you and all those you encounter over your last few weeks.
From Blog: Beautiful Praslin
Date: 13th July 2007
Paradise indeed
It looks like you guys are enjoying yourself and I am sure the word 'work' takes on a new meaning when you are in a place like the Seychelles surrounded by your family. Make the most of it.
From Blog: A Taste of Paradise
Paradise indeed
It looks like you guys are enjoying yourself and I am sure the word 'work' takes on a new meaning when you are in a place like the Seychelles surrounded by your family. Make the most of it.
From Blog: A Taste of Paradise
Date: 10th July 2007
Enjoy
Wonderful entry and photos, especially of Guylaine, Jonathan and Michelle.
From Blog: A Taste of Paradise
Enjoy
Wonderful entry and photos, especially of Guylaine, Jonathan and Michelle.
From Blog: A Taste of Paradise
Date: 29th June 2007
Mark! Have you been getting lots of swimming in? How is the water? It certainly looks nice :)
From Blog: Anse Royale
Mark! Have you been getting lots of swimming in? How is the water? It certainly looks nice :)
From Blog: Anse Royale
Date: 25th June 2007
Enjoyed your entry
My wife and I visited the Seychelles two years ago and since then I thirst for any bit of information about the islands. Your blogs entries have provided me with more than we could gather while I was there especially because I had a great interest in the people and their culture. The Seychellois are described as very friendly by several tourists; but I must admit I noticed the reserve you speak of as well. That is to say they are friendly but also seem wary to a certain extent. But once they know a bit more about your be prepared for a humourous and raucous experience, which I can say for the experience both my wife had. Incidentally we stayed at Le Relax, a hotel overlooking Anse Royale Bay and what a view that was. Unfortunately our baggage was delayed so we never got the chance to pray at the local church as we wished. Your charges in the different areas of Mahe sounded like fodder for more interesting entries so I will keep checking for any new, well-paced, eloquent,and insightful updates with the usual enthusiasm. Keep it up
From Blog: Anse Royale
Enjoyed your entry
My wife and I visited the Seychelles two years ago and since then I thirst for any bit of information about the islands. Your blogs entries have provided me with more than we could gather while I was there especially because I had a great interest in the people and their culture. The Seychellois are described as very friendly by several tourists; but I must admit I noticed the reserve you speak of as well. That is to say they are friendly but also seem wary to a certain extent. But once they know a bit more about your be prepared for a humourous and raucous experience, which I can say for the experience both my wife had. Incidentally we stayed at Le Relax, a hotel overlooking Anse Royale Bay and what a view that was. Unfortunately our baggage was delayed so we never got the chance to pray at the local church as we wished. Your charges in the different areas of Mahe sounded like fodder for more interesting entries so I will keep checking for any new, well-paced, eloquent,and insightful updates with the usual enthusiasm. Keep it up
From Blog: Anse Royale
Date: 12th June 2007
Hi Mark - it's been great to keep up on your exciting adventure. I don't know if you were aware, but this last Sunday(10th) you and the other interns abroad were named in our prayer cycle - it was wonderful to be able to put not only the person, but the context received from you blog in conversation with that prayer! Hope you'll share your reflections on coconuts and Trinity some time, Nancy
From Blog: Coconuts, Coups and Coral
Hi Mark - it's been great to keep up on your exciting adventure. I don't know if you were aware, but this last Sunday(10th) you and the other interns abroad were named in our prayer cycle - it was wonderful to be able to put not only the person, but the context received from you blog in conversation with that prayer! Hope you'll share your reflections on coconuts and Trinity some time, Nancy
From Blog: Coconuts, Coups and Coral
Date: 12th June 2007
from RBR Ltd, Ottawa
Thanks for posting your updates, it is great to be able to have a "taste" of what you are experiencing, seeing and doing. Best wishes from all of us here.
From Blog: Coconuts, Coups and Coral
from RBR Ltd, Ottawa
Thanks for posting your updates, it is great to be able to have a "taste" of what you are experiencing, seeing and doing. Best wishes from all of us here.
From Blog: Coconuts, Coups and Coral
Date: 9th June 2007
hey big guy
hey dad, nice pics in all and just wondering. can i climb mourn Seychellois? just wondering, anywase have fun down there!
From Blog: My day off in the mountains
hey big guy
hey dad, nice pics in all and just wondering. can i climb mourn Seychellois? just wondering, anywase have fun down there!
From Blog: My day off in the mountains
Date: 9th June 2007
Message from Tiana
Hi John, thanks for your comments and perspective. Tiana wants me to send you her greetings and ask if you received something that she sent recently (I think with John Gibaut, but I'm not sure if he was the bearer). By the way, you made a tremendous impression here, almost everyone seems to remember you!
From Blog: Coconuts, Coups and Coral
Message from Tiana
Hi John, thanks for your comments and perspective. Tiana wants me to send you her greetings and ask if you received something that she sent recently (I think with John Gibaut, but I'm not sure if he was the bearer). By the way, you made a tremendous impression here, almost everyone seems to remember you!
From Blog: Coconuts, Coups and Coral
Date: 9th June 2007
Captivated!
Hello Mark, I've just discovered I can add comments...I'm captivated by your experiences and beautiful photos. I just loved Jonathan's essay, what an accomplished writer and researcher. I look forward to your next journal. Take care, Morag
From Blog: Coconuts, Coups and Coral
Captivated!
Hello Mark, I've just discovered I can add comments...I'm captivated by your experiences and beautiful photos. I just loved Jonathan's essay, what an accomplished writer and researcher. I look forward to your next journal. Take care, Morag
From Blog: Coconuts, Coups and Coral
Date: 9th June 2007
Zom Libre
Hi Mark -- I remember Zom Libre (the free man) statue well. When I first saw it, I thought it had something to do with Amnesty International. I too learned of the deep meaning behind the statue and all that it represents to people. The year I was there, there was a bomb that exploded at the statue - thereby wounding Zom Libre. I hope you are having a great time; please say hello to all for me. Enjoy your time in La Misere. You'll get a bit of a break from the heat whilst in the mountains. John
From Blog: Coconuts, Coups and Coral
Zom Libre
Hi Mark -- I remember Zom Libre (the free man) statue well. When I first saw it, I thought it had something to do with Amnesty International. I too learned of the deep meaning behind the statue and all that it represents to people. The year I was there, there was a bomb that exploded at the statue - thereby wounding Zom Libre. I hope you are having a great time; please say hello to all for me. Enjoy your time in La Misere. You'll get a bit of a break from the heat whilst in the mountains. John
From Blog: Coconuts, Coups and Coral
Date: 9th June 2007
hi dad
hi dad cool blog i read most of it, well actually grandma did, but the important thing is that its been read to me! Ill email you soon bye!! I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From Blog: Biodiversity
hi dad
hi dad cool blog i read most of it, well actually grandma did, but the important thing is that its been read to me! Ill email you soon bye!! I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From Blog: Biodiversity
Date: 8th June 2007
Hello Mark, These are wonderful photos! Just to think you can do the hike all over again when your family arrrives! I am really enjoying your journal. Jonathan did a great job writing his report. How's the swimming? Cheers,
From Blog: My day off in the mountains
Hello Mark, These are wonderful photos! Just to think you can do the hike all over again when your family arrrives! I am really enjoying your journal. Jonathan did a great job writing his report. How's the swimming? Cheers,
From Blog: My day off in the mountains
Date: 6th June 2007
WOW
Those pics are beautiful Mark! A beautiful way to spend a day off... How about an entry and some photos of the food you are eating? Your pal, Gregor
From Blog: My day off in the mountains
WOW
Those pics are beautiful Mark! A beautiful way to spend a day off... How about an entry and some photos of the food you are eating? Your pal, Gregor
From Blog: My day off in the mountains
Date: 3rd June 2007
beautifull family
what a beautifull family you have there! hope your having fun down there big guy!
From Blog: The Journey Approaches
beautifull family
what a beautifull family you have there! hope your having fun down there big guy!
From Blog: The Journey Approaches
Date: 28th May 2007
Jonathon's research paper
Hi Mark- hope this note finds you well. Félicitations (how do you say that in créole?) to Jonathan for his very imformative essay on the Seychelles. I am sure you and the family will have a memorable summer together. Catherine
From Blog: Jonathan's research project on the Seychelles
Jonathon's research paper
Hi Mark- hope this note finds you well. Félicitations (how do you say that in créole?) to Jonathan for his very imformative essay on the Seychelles. I am sure you and the family will have a memorable summer together. Catherine
From Blog: Jonathan's research project on the Seychelles
Rebecca O' Halloran
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nice
this picture could do with more colours..:)?
From Blog: Back Home Again