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| 12th December 2009 Rui | Great piece! - From: Off the beaten track: a tourist in Luanda Enjoyed reading this! Great stuff. And good on you to publicise the hotos of the blue tiles in the fort - I do hope some of them do survive! I was also a Hash member - in 1997 and 1998. Rui |
| 7th December 2009 Oscar | Question - From: A trip on the wild side... Hi there, thanks for your insights into the trip on the wild side... we (me and my girlfriend, actually my girlfriend more than I do :-) are thinking about making this trip as well somewhere in the last 2 weeks of December of this year while traveling in Rwanda. I did make some inquiries at the both the Dutch embassy in DRC as well as the DRC embassy here in Europe, but they could not give any information about a day trip visa to visit Goma from Rwanda. Arranging a regular visa is not possible for us giving time constraints, but you didn't seem to have any great difficulties to obtain a daytrip visa, apart from the typical hassle :-) Did you have to bring/show anything else besides your passport (i.e. regular visa requires statement of good behaviour from the government, recent bank statements etc.)? Would you happen to know any particular constraints for people from the Netherlands? Did you consider an organized day-trip as well, or is not offered anyway...? Thanks for your reply and enjoy your travels! Oscar |
| 23rd November 2009 jason smart | - From: A trip on the wild side... Excellent read. The bit about the little boy was very well written, and as a whole piece of text, it gave a very clear picture of what this border town was like. I'll be looking through some of your other posts very soon... |
| 18th November 2009 beinak | - From: What's in a cow? Thank you for writing this. It is a history that needs to be told, and you've done it really well. |
| 16th November 2009 Buddy Smith | - From: A city on the edge It's such a nice place, I never have been there, yet. I'll add this up for my next traveling adventures. |
| 15th November 2009 Laura Brown | - From: What's in a cow? Very powerful story, excellently written. Your postscript nails it: total insensitivity. |
| 10th November 2009 Jen Robson | Your journal - From: Why don't you come too? You have a new career as a travel journalist. Thanks for all the experiences --albeit virtual! Travel safe . Jen Rxx |
| 9th November 2009 Betsy Fox | gorillas - From: Meeting our distant relatives Hey Elizabeth--a fabulous report! Love your writing! It sure whets my appetite to see these gorillas! Take care, hope to see you soon! Love, Betsy |
| 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 :) |
| 7th November 2007 Colleen Vossler | What an experience! - From: Up close and personal: collaring elephants in northwestern Namibia Elizabeth, thanks as always for bringing the continent to those of us back home. You really have a gift for bringing the experience to life - I felt as though I were there with you, feeling the texture of the elephant's skin and the adrenaline coursing. You must write a travel series! I hope your many adventures continue, and we're looking forward to seeing you when you make your way to the US! |
| 4th November 2007 Jen Robson | Brilliant! - From: Up close and personal: collaring elephants in northwestern Namibia Thanks! I endorse your comments Elizabeth. Words are not enough are they to convey the tremendous experience we had.?! Take care and good luck. May life's adventures stimulate us all dailyx Jen |
| 3rd November 2007 Oneword | Thanks - From: Up close and personal: collaring elephants in northwestern Namibia Hi Thanks for sharing a beautiful experience. It made me glad that I am Namibian and that my country can offer so much so our visitors. Oneword |
| 3rd November 2007 Joanne Swanson | Well done to you girl - From: Not a bad job, really... Wow Elizabeth - definately got more than the beginnings of a book there - however - we already have 1 'Weirs Travels' - so you will have to come up with something more original. I'm back in UK now and after shivering constantly for about a week have settled into new 'pad' - more on that later. Waves of love J |
| 8th September 2007 SYC | That menu sign... - From: The Life and Seoul of East Asia - with photos The Korean characters say: "we sell food for dogs"--i.e. pet food ('saryo' is usually translated as 'animal feed'). I guess that's what 'dog menu' means: a menu for dogs, not a sign for some dog-eating. Thanks for the good story. I hope you had a great time in Mongolia as well. |
| 4th September 2007 David in Kathmandu | - From: The Land of the Great Khan Glad I could be of service... |
| 25th June 2007 Rosalind | Vicarious revisit - From: Return trip to Kaokoland Fabulous! How I enjoyed revisiting the desert through your description. I think it stays in your blood. Also interested in the landscape without its whiskers of grass cover last year Fond memories |
| 21st May 2007 John Nicholson | Slightly Late - From: A day in the life of an African village (with photos) But happy birthday! Looks like you've found an amazing way to celebrate! |
| 20th May 2007 Nagle | Fab - From: A day in the life of an African village (with photos) Great travel writing and photos. Good to hear they made you shower a lot during your stay in the village!! Keep it up and continued good luck on your travels. Anthony |
| 19th May 2007 Hilary | Happy memories! - From: Hurpling through the warm heart of Africa Great to read your blog at last! I cannot believe I have been back in the UK 2 weeks. I too was blown away by Malawi, especially the people. Zomba was a treat. I saw 61 varieties of birds at Mvuu and was a bit birded out by the end, as you know! My stay in Cape Maclear was peaceful as I was the only one at the Chembe Eagle's Nest. High spot was a catamaran trip to watch fish eagles feeding and to risk bilharzia to snorkel amongst the irridescent blue ciclids. On to Mua Mission: a delight apart from the distressing "zoo." I was accompanied by a great driver from the Nguni tribe who added to the fascinating exhibition on the main tribes in Malawi. Oh, and I found a long card that looked very like that strip painting on your wall in Zomba! I will have it framed. After a night in Lilongwe I went for my last night in Malawi to Dzanlanyama Forest. Very similar to Zomba: colonial house in the trees, above a river; lovely staff including a guy who had worked at Zomba. However "someone" had not bought any food (apart from a hand of bananas for some reason....)so my meals paled into insignificance compared with the feast at Zomba! And there was no wine either! Then I was off to Zambia.....great to meet you on your big tour Elizabeth and I will catch up with the more recent entries too. It was good to share memories of that great little country. |
| 8th March 2007 Nikki | good to hear from you - From: Back in Africa... at last! Good to hear about your travels. It's cold and snowy and overcast in NYC. I just got back from a few days in Indianapolis, IN and in no way does it match Southern Africa! Keep sending the blogs!!! Nikki |
| 7th March 2007 Tracy | - From: Back in Africa... at last! Hey Elizabeth, good to hear from you. Sorry to hear that you were flying by the seat of your pants to get there! Apologies as I failed dismally on the toothpaste front - mum's operation got the better of me but promise that it will be waiting for you when you get back. Keep blogging! Love Trace |
| 6th March 2007 Nall mob | You're home...! (We're so jealous) - From: Back in Africa... at last! You made it.... thank god for that. I wondered if you were involved in the rape case which was mentioned on the radio. My nerves would have been in shreds if I had had to rush to the airport with so little time before my flight - I hate near-misses on public transport, and this is no trip to London; we're talking AFRICA! So glad you are there and relaxing. Now we just need Colin to make it, too, to tick all the right boxes! We are all well. Juno is here,aged 9 wks and boisterous but nice-natured (making Horace's life hell as she treats him as a giant chew). The hunt was here yesterday; we held the meet and took a photo of them all in the meadow at the bottom of the garden in exactly the same spot a photo was taken 80 yrs ago - the last time they met here in Ed's grandfather's day. Wonder if they drank as much port then as they did yesterday....they also broke the record for sausage rolls; the hounds almost got them so it was lucky anyone had anything to eat. Rob working hard for his A-levels. Becky going to Queen Margaret's School near York in September (all girls, more suited to her interests) so am now painting frantically to pay fees...gulp! Lots of love to you and please take care of yourself. Give the elephants a wave from me; I do miss Africa but if I think hard I can smell the smells and hear the birds and feel the sun. Helen & the crew xxx |
| 5th March 2007 Ros | Great to have you back on line - From: Back in Africa... at last! Great to hear from you, you rarely-sighted ( - it was just lovely to see you) animal! What different paths lives can take. Here it is 6.30pm and time for an episode of Pingu and bottle of milk (well, mine would have been red wine, but I've just been informed that we have run out...Surely parenthood hasn't driven us to drink the the cellar dry!). So glad that you are home and happy. A year ago I would have been seriously envious, but tonight milk and penguins suit me just fine. We are just the proudest and happiest parents. A little burst of African sun on my face wouldn't go amiss though! Teeth cleaning time now. Goodnight. Ros |
| 17th November 2006 Jennifer Ainsworth | - From: Last landfall before Greenland / Newfoundland, etc. (well, nearly) I found this site when browsing. My granparents live at 5 Garyvard in the south lochs and this is an amzing report of an amazing island ^_~ x |
| 13th November 2006 Rosalind | a portfolio of skills for an adventurous life - From: Cheetah and other animals - with photos Thoroughly enjoyed the photos and the journal, I think you have to add travel writing to your portfolio of things to do that are not in an office. Have a great girly time. I am going to Tanzania for a week of rain and humidity to catch up with a friend there and view the world of Christmas mayhem from a safe distance Look forward to further adventures Rosalind |
| 24th October 2006 Helen Nall | - From: Back to Kaokoland: catching up with the elephants Another great blog entry from Elizabeth - it's like following Phillias Fogg around the world from my armchair! Superb photographs - good enough for magazines. Was in London Thursday night for the Cartoon Art Trust awards - brilliant fun and hysterically funny, with all the names like Matt from the Telegraph. Saw Donald for coffee Friday (wow- he's lost a lot of weight) and then dashed on the underground to have an early lunch with Colin next to Temple tube. Great to see him; told him we'd been offered two labrador bitch pups (from two diff litters) and turned both down.... he said if he'd been in our shoes...!! If you get a chance can you make enquiries about 18 yr olds doing what you're doing? Rob does his A-levels this year and is looking at doing a gap year and is interested in South Africa / Namibia. Just thought you might pick up some info about gap year students being accepted. He is working on a farm in Shropshire at the moment. Hope you are well - we miss you!We are all fine; children are huge, especially Georgie who looks like Tom Kitten with buttons popping off her clothes at times! Lots of love, Helen. |
| 20th October 2006 Rosalind | since the August trip - From: Back to Kaokoland: catching up with the elephants Fabulous, Elizabeth! I admit that part of me has not yet left the Hoarsib. It is facinating to see the coming rains and to hear more about our 'charges'. I look forward to revisiting in the future and in the meanwhile to hearing your further adventures and return to your reality. ' I am reminded of a friend, sharing my own delight in exageration and fantasy, who used to begin her stories, 'In my consensus reality ... ' |
| 9th October 2006 Tracy | - From: Working with Cheetah Elizabeth - another enchanting instalment. You seem to be a natural with the animals - cannot imagine you working in an office now.....! Looking forward to the next episode......much love. Trace x |
| 26th September 2006 Helen | - From: A dose of luxury... I was just starting to get worried and wonder what had happened to you - haven't heard from you in a while! You are obviously ok and had a great time with Colin. Brill photos, as ever. I remember Etosha from 1977 when the war with Angola was going strong. All well here; very busy in the run up to Xmas (did I say Xmas?! and it's still September...). We are "doing" the Xmas fairs, selling our things. Hard work but it's better than sitting on a checkout in Tesco, I suppose! Looking forward to our two weeks in SA in December. Sooooo ready for a holiday! Lots of love to you, take care of yourself. Helen, Ed & gang |
| 25th September 2006 Ros | Catching Up - From: A dose of luxury... Having just got Broadband out here (makes it sound remote and there you are in Namibia) I'm at last able to catch up with all your news from the past few months. Your photos are just fantastic. Had to smile when you went up Dune 45! The thing I recall about it most was the pain of the cold morning air in my lungs as I struggled through the sand. Have masses still to read - looking forward to it, except I seem to be devleoping itchy feet! We're both well. No news yet. |
| 25th August 2006 Rosalind | corroberating - From: Tracking Grey Ghosts: desert-dwelling elephants in Kaokoland Hi Elizabeth, thanks for this, I think you have captured a fun facet of our trip, if only we could do a 360 degree picture! I had a great time, we were a good team, and I look forwrad to hearing where you get to and what pops out as the new direction. So far I am no further than Pembrokeshire, where body boarding is removing some of the dust, replacing it with salt! Travel well |
| 24th August 2006 Helen Nall | Now I know what the back of beyond looks like...! - From: Off the beaten track: a tourist in Luanda What possessed you to go to Luanda..?! Seriously, well done for making it there and you obviously learned alot about a city few people have heard of. I only know of its existence because when we left SA in 1976, the container ship with ALL our earthly possessions was hijacked by Angolan guerillas off the coast at Luanda and they were threatening to throw all the containers overboard! Lots of nailbiting by Mum and Dad but sadly all our hideous sofas made it home eventually (dry!) Glad you are ok and seem in good spirits - loved the photos of the desert elephants. If I were clever at computers I'd send you a photo of 5 1/2 month old Horace doing his "pre-wash" inside the dishwasher. He's a super little dog but rather keen on eating carrion - yuk. Jasper getting deaf and slow but he is nearly 8, Emma as slow as a 15 yr old dog but actually only just 7, Socks just the same and still on his yellow card. We are all fine and look forward to seeing you soon! Lots of love & have a good week with Colin Helen & Ed xxx |
| 22nd August 2006 Chris Holder | - From: Tracking Grey Ghosts: desert-dwelling elephants in Kaokoland Another very informative blog, Ms Weir - very entertaining! Sounds like you had a great time. And, as you say, beats working.... See you soon! |
| 18th August 2006 Patricia Cali Pipoca | Himba - From: Namibia - exploring the country: vol.2 Where is it located in Namibia? Great blog!!!! |
| 7th August 2006 Neil - From the Chameleon Bar | Glad to hear it! - From: Namibia - exploring the country: vol.2 Hey, stumbled over your blog in a chance scan of Namibia having just finished reading a friends account of Cambodia and what a surprise. Firstly, well done on the sky-dive. Couldn't agree more with everything you've said it really is an amazing experience. The other freaky thing is that I have got almost all the same photos of the north as you have!! but i suppose that is to be expected. Reading your blog has reminded me of so many of the great bits of this trip and sounds like you've had a great time as well. |
| 3rd August 2006 Helen Nall | Yr Blog - From: Namibia - exploring the country: vol.3 The photos are amazing and the blog is so well done - I could become an armchair traveller...!! There is so much of Namibia that I remember now, which I had completely forgotten over the years. Shouldn't think it's changed all that much! Lots of love, Helen & Ed & gang. xx ps: Horace now 5 mths old, very hairy and expert dishwasher pre-wash operative (ie: he climbs inside the machine to get at the plates!) |
| 2nd August 2006 Helen Nall | Wow! - From: Namibia - exploring the country: vol.2 Elizabeth - what a fantastic blog! It has brought back lots of memories of when we lived in Namibia. Hope you are ok - we miss you! Lots of love |
| 8th June 2006 Larry Schultis | - From: Last landfall before Greenland / Newfoundland, etc. (well, nearly) As a Lewis (my mother's maiden name), I had to love this story. I have not been to the ancestral islands for many years (nearly 30, if memory serves). It is high time I went back. Hope you are well. L |
| 1st June 2006 Lord Holder | Thursday morning in London - From: Last landfall before Greenland / Newfoundland, etc. (well, nearly) Y'see, you shouldn't be sending such stuff to a bloke who has just had his car fail on him, who has had to stand for 45 minutes on a train and who has had his waste paper bin stolen. When's the next flight and how much beer am I allowed to drink before being arrested?? |
| 31st May 2006 Lindsay | Blimey! - From: Last landfall before Greenland / Newfoundland, etc. (well, nearly) Well impressed by your documentary, coz, and delighted you crammed so much into your week of stunning weather - I look forward to further instalments! |
| 21st April 2006 Nina Mukherjee | Fellow skier - From: Next stop - the ski slopes Hi Liz, I didn't know or had forgotten that you were a fellow skier - fab! I really like your entries by the way and glad you are having fun. cheers, Nina |
| 21st April 2006 Rich | How kind of you.... - From: Next stop - the ski slopes .....to subscribe me to your blogspace so that those of us who are still slaves to the corporate machine can marvel at your travels...... :o) Where next?! |
| 24th March 2006 Colleen Vossler | Outstanding! - From: R&R on the Cape Peninsula Elizabeth, your depiction of this trip is stunning. I felt as though I were there with you. Glad to hear the illnesses seem to be in the past and that you were able to suitably relax. All is well on this side of the pond! I'm looking forward to another entry. Colleen |
