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| 7th November 2009 Robert Ramey | Weir travels - From: I'm enjoying your travel blogs a great deal. Good photographs, too. I've done Morocco and Egypt many times but don't know if I'm ready for the heart of Africa yet. Good luck, Robert |
| 7th November 2009 Trish in Canberra | - From: Why don't you come too? Love your stuff Elizabeth. You will have to do a book. I'm off to NZ on 17th and back on 3 December. Hope to see you before Christmas ? Trish |
| 7th November 2009 Carolyn Russell | Distant friends - From: Why don't you come too? Dear Elizabeth, What an amazing journey you are having. I sooo look forward to the publication of your Book !! Take care of yourself in these far off lands and think of us here in the frozen, foggy lands of rural Perthshire. Much love, Carolyn and Jim XX |
| 7th November 2009 lurpak34 | Hanging on the back of lorries - From: Why don't you come too? Great pics! Makes me think of going back to Africa.. |
| 7th November 2009 Rosalind | change of tense - From: Why don't you come too? Hi Elizabeth, I enjoyed the journey with you - easy to see both the fascination and the edginess of travelling. I am planning another Earthwatch next summer, Walking with South African Wildlife, can't leave the bush for too long! |
| 31st October 2009 Nancy | Excellent Post! - From: Meeting our distant relatives I really enjoyed your description of seeing the gorillas! I was in Kigali for a month this summer and could not get a permit. I'm going back for two weeks soon and was able to get a permit for 15 Nov 2009. I ended up booking the trip through a safari company to avoid the transportation hassle. I hope I see as many gorillas as you did! |
| 27th October 2009 lurpak34 | When nobody comments.. - From: A trip on the wild side... Purely on the number of views, I never know whether people have got bored half way through a blog entry! Or thought it was poorly-written, ill-humoured etc.. So, I'd just like to say that I very much enjoy your blogs. I like your use of expressive language, coupled with a little humour. And the photos are evocative. (I spent 4 months in East Africa in my twenties). So, at least somebody appreciates all that hard work.. Barnaby :) |
| 26th October 2009 Jim Alberg | Our "distant" relatives - From: Meeting our distant relatives Its a good thing you dont live in the American South, they would dispute this whole evolution thing as being inconsistent with the Bible, which is (of course) the literal work of G-d. |
| 9th October 2009 Peter | What kind of camera did you use - From: Pastures old and new... exploring the north The pics on your blogs are wonderful. |
| 8th October 2009 Nikki | lovely lions - From: Up close and personal... with big cats Such beautiful cats! I wouldn't have know not to move in the vehical to cast a moving shadow either - good advice I'll remember. |
| 6th October 2009 Nikki | lovely pix - From: Pastures old and new... exploring the north As usual, lovely photos and lots of cool stuff! We've finally dried out after a very wet summer here in NYC. |
| 6th October 2009 Alexa | Amazing Experience - From: Pastures old and new... exploring the north What a wonderful story on Namibia and north-western Botswana. I especially love the photos. Sound like a really amazing experience. I have yet to make it to Africa. If you ever want to post a Tips for Traveling to Namibia and north-western Botswana, I'd love to publish it on my site- www.52perfectdays.com. Alexa |
| 24th August 2009 Robina Dam | You go, girlfriend! - From: Back in my other life... Liz, loved reading this blog -- just to know where you are! But you give a great sense of the atmosphere out there. Lovely to keep in touch. Take care, Robs x |
| 23rd August 2009 Rosanna Hansen | glad you're back in Windhoek - From: Back in my other life... Hi, Elizabeth-- I've been thinking of you and of Keith, since last year about this time we were out in the Hoanib together. Glad to hear that you're back in Namibia and heading out to check up on the elephants. Can't wait to hear about your adventures in the bush. I went to Tanzania and Kenya for three weeks this spring and saw amazing wildlife...but still love southern Africa (and especially Namibia) the best. For a chance of pace, I'm headed to Russia and Finland for three weeks in September. I've never been there, so I'm madly trying to read up on it. Lots to learn! Hope your travels go well, and please give Keith my best wishes-- Cheers, Rosanna |
| 22nd August 2009 patricia | Bringing good memories - From: Back in my other life... Hi Elizabeth. Your blog brought back memeories of my incredible time in Namibia. Actually, we first "met" (virtual meeting) when I read your blog and ansked for tips on Namibia 4 years ago. Wow! Time passes fast. I can't wait to read more about what you are up to over there. Enjoy your other tife. Patricia |
| 22nd August 2009 Jen Robson | Back to ...Namibia - From: Back in my other life... Good to hear the latest ..as always. Even more so when I can picture the place and the people (well Marco anyway!). Hopefully next year I will be back ,albeit not to the wonderful Haonib maybe ,but with Tony ,my husband so he can see some of the places I was priviledged to visit. Enjoy it all and travel safe! Jenx |
| 21st August 2009 Nikki | good stuff - From: Back in my other life... Nice to see a picture of clear skies - it's raining so much this summer in NYC that even the ducks in Central Park are waterlogged! Keep sending up dates of your travels - and hope you get to the big apple this year or next. |
| 21st August 2009 Robert Langham | - From: Back in my other life... Is your sole objective in life now to render me competely nostalgic & forlorn? I'm not sure I can continue to work this afternoon after reading your latest blog. Wish I was there with you. Have a lovely time as you head out next week, and try to hang on to your teeth on the washboard roads! |
| 22nd July 2009 liliram | Hi Elizabeth! - From: So where is she now??? I enjoyed reading this blog. Like your writing style. And able to relate to that absolute freedom you are enjoying now. Cheers to you. Would be following your blogs from hereon. |
| 21st July 2009 Vinovat Sudarynya | Thanks. - From: The Land of the Thunder Dragon... ten days in a picture book A sumptuous blog: very well-written and a really good story, that left me wanting more. Thanks! J. |
| 16th May 2009 Patricia Cali Pipoca | Hi - From: The Land of the Thunder Dragon... a few final photos Loved the pictures! |
| 24th April 2009 tshetem | - From: The Land of the Thunder Dragon... work and play Hi Guys...... This came out wonderful...Great Job Thanks..... Tshetem |
| 6th April 2009 Nick Jones | Bhutan - From: The Land of the Thunder Dragon... work and play Liz Great to see the pics of here. Family friends of mine in Scotland did a botanical trup there to hunt rhodidendrons. Never been able to look at one without thinking where they come from |
| 6th April 2009 Terry | wonderful description - From: Snapshots in time I grew up attending a boarding school in Ooty and visited their again, after 50 years, about 15 months ago. Also wentback to Mysore. Your description and pictures were excellent and brought back excellent memories. Thanks. |
| 30th March 2009 Lynn | Dresses and all - From: The Land of the Thunder Dragon... work and play It's been quite awhile since i've seen you in a dress - don't you look just fetching in that one! Great pics, as always! |
| 30th March 2009 Lynn | What an adventure! - From: The Land of the Thunder Dragon... ten days in a picture book This is fantastic. Great job of bringing to us something that most people will never experience. Aren't you the lucky one! But one burning question - what happened to Dog (my new hero)? |
| 6th March 2009 Lynn | Still Jealous! - From: Bangkok moments Fabulous pics and story. You do have a way with words Ms. Weir. Listen - write as much as you want. Most people will never experience what you have and it's the only way we'd ever get close! Those who want to read it all can. Those who don't can skim. Freedom of choice and all. |
| 6th March 2009 Lynn | Jealousy! - From: An African Christmas... and other tales from the land God made in anger your descriptions are so vivid that I feel that I am right there along with you! And I wish I were. I can see why you spend so little time back here in Greyland! Stay away, stay away and keep regaling us with your amazing adventures! |
| 25th February 2009 Nikki | Thai pixs - From: Bangkok moments WOW! Great pictures and wonderful narrative! I'm two months away from my trip to Bangkok, and it brought it all back - Thanks for sharing! |
| 23rd February 2009 otto | Lovely - From: An African Christmas... and other tales from the land God made in anger As always - fantastic pictures and a great story. Hope you're well. |
| 19th February 2009 Lynn | Fab photos! - From: More illustrations for the tales from the land God made in anger... These pictures are just terrific. I especially love the one of the ostrich family, how many little ones did they have! Keep taking and posting!!! |
| 16th February 2009 Rhonda | superb photos - From: More illustrations for the tales from the land God made in anger... Elizabeth - don't hesitate to keep adding more pics. We LOVE seeing them; the more the better. Love, RnR |
| 28th December 2008 Jo | Count down to Antarctica - From: Ice, ice, baby… (2) Life on board Hi Elizabeth, Loved reading your blog, thanks for all your feedback. My trip commences on the 7th Jan. I think I am geared up for it. So many clothes..... Any suggestions you can give me would be most welcoming. Am travelling on my own as my "friend"!!! pulled out at the last minute. I have downgraded to a tripleshare. Thus saving the difference in cost from when I first booked. US dollar rate being most hurtful to the Aussie dollar over the past 6 months. Hope the others I share with will be able to tolerate me... and vis versa. cheers Jo. . |
| 27th October 2008 Lynn | More great pics - From: More elephants and other animals... to make us jealous! So when does the book come out? |
| 8th May 2008 Tj | Thank you - From: Ice, ice, baby... (4) Land at last Thank you for sharing this entry. It's so fascinating reading about your journey, I really appreciate you sharing. |
| 13th April 2008 Nikki | molting penguins - From: Ice, ice, baby… (7) Welcome breaks, there and back again This is the first picture I've ever seen of a molting penguin! Adorable and beautiful. Thanks! |
| 11th April 2008 Kari12 | - From: Ice, ice, baby... (1) The highlights Beautifully, beautifully said... There is never a way to explain all that simply stepping on the continent does to you. It is something that you will have for the rest of your life, a yearning to return and recapture it all |
| 2nd March 2008 Rosalind | A very different desert - From: Ice, ice, baby... (1) The highlights Wow Elizabeth, this is a trip I would love to take, and a far cry from our Namibian elephants! Thanks for sharing it, I look forward to further glimpses. And congratulations on managing to keep travelling all this time |
| 1st February 2008 Jennifer Robson | - From: Siem Reap - in pictures Keep it coming Elizabeth. This is how I'm learning about these places at present! As ever, stay safe and enjoyx Jen |
| 30th January 2008 penny | what stunning photographs - From: Phnom Pehn - in pictures You may definitely give up your day job - what beautiful photographs!!!!! So sorry you did not try the bugs etc.....maybe next time? Hope you are having fun and lots of love from us all in Cape town xxx |
| 30th January 2008 Nikki | wonderful shots - From: Phnom Pehn - in pictures The pictures, and all the beautiful colors, are wonderful and just the thing to brighten up a chilly gray New York day! Hope you'll have a chance to get to Indonesia, too (a favorite country of mine). Nikki |
| 30th January 2008 Rhonda | - From: Phnom Pehn - in pictures Hi Gorgeous - love the photos. You've really captured Cambodia in a few words and photos. Isn't it wonderful...and wierd, too? If you get a chance, read the book, "Pol Pot, Anatomy of a Nightmare" by Philip Short. Wish we were with you. Warmest hugs, Rhonda |
| 22nd January 2008 Mimi | Brilliant - From: Udaipur - an oral feast Elizabeth, I have just caught up to date with all of your blogs. I started reading from the beginning a couple of weeks ago. I think your writing style is excellent, I love your sense of humour, keen observations, your optimism, and of course your subject matter! My favourite of which are the elephants and the chetas of Namibia. In my opinion, there are never too many photos particularly of bugs and animals. Please keep blogging and thank you for sharing. Cheers, Mimi |
| 13th January 2008 Francine Waldhart | visit to village 12-07 - From: A day in the life of an African village (with photos) This description so accurately captured our recent experience in the village that I printed it for my journal. Although we experienced several day safaris, this visit was by far the most memorable of our 17 days in Malawi. The people, especially the children, touch your heart in an unforgettable way that forces you to rethink your values. I was not a fan of the food, but luckily, all left-overs were given to the children, so nothing was wasted. It was a humbling experience because we were treated like royalty when in fact, we had done nothing to earn that status. Perhaps there are some small ways I can help to make a difference ---I resolved to do so. Those who experience this visit are inevitably deeply affected. Thanks for the wonderful blog. |
| 10th January 2008 Helen Nall | Like, wow...! - From: Udaipur - an oral feast Phew, Elizabeth, Oxford Street is going to seem a little dull after all this, isn't it??! Look after yourself and keep the blogs coming. Presumably it's penguins outside ATM's where you're going next? Lots of love from all of us, we think of you every day. Helen & gang XXX |
| 8th January 2008 Jen Robson | - From: Udaipur - an oral feast Brilliant as ever , Elizabeth.Keep it coming.Stay safe and enjoy life's adventures and any eles that pass your way!xx |
| 10th December 2007 betty | - From: Mumbai - a city of opposites hey girl; like your style. mumbai awaits my arrival @ beg jan. your tales are really interesting. thanks for taking the time to make them available! hope you are happy and well :) bettyxx |
| 23rd November 2007 Philip Dwyer | Aussie connection - From: Up close and personal: collaring elephants in northwestern Namibia Hello Liz Love your account of the collaring. Not many pictures of you in there though? i'm so very jealous of your exploits and look forward to reading more. As usual your writing style and content provide an entertaining and educational outlook on the subject at hand. Stay safe. Phil |
| 7th November 2007 Rhonda | Excellent write-up! - From: Up close and personal: collaring elephants in northwestern Namibia Dear Elizabeth - what fun to read your well-written account of the collaring. I almost felt like I was with you guys! I could really feel your adrenaline pumping all the way over here. Warm hugs, Rhonda |
| 7th November 2007 Jayblank | cool - From: Namibia - exploring the country: vol.1 loved the pictures of cheetas! I want to on a safari toooo :) |
