Tap Tawan Hey Johnny,
Don't think we've ever met but my name is Andy and I was TVC project manager for Tap Tawan for 9 months from August 05 until project completion in April 06.
If you're interested there are heaps of photos on www.chaggar.org
Cost to ride a camel... It depends on for how long, where to and how many in your party. Expect to pay about 300 Egyptian Pounds. Haggle hard as they will likely accept your reasonable offer before you walk away.
You Can Help... I am the in-country coordinator for Airline Ambassadors here in Thailand. You can make a tax-deductible donation via their website at www.airlineamb.org and direct your donation to "Thailand Missions". AAI is a United Nations affiliated NGO. Every little bit helps and no amount is too small. Your dollar goes a long way here in Thailand and most of SE Asia. Thank you for visiting my blog and your kind remarks.
OMGG i cant belive that they have to live thro this!!This is soo sad i hope they get help and ill try my best to help them and make a change in thiere life!!!!
John,you are the best..I dont know you Travis,but you are awesome.Actually I heard a lot about you in Thailand:)I had the pleasure to meet and work with Jonh in Thailand.It was the best thing i have done in my life..you guys are a true inspiration.Hope to see you and do a project with you some time in the future again.Lots of love Anna
Hope to see you on Jogja Errr was trying to compose a reply but wonder how to do it.
Hope Jogja wouldn't dissapont you.
It's nice to know there's people like you in the World ...
Naah I think in some respect you're cuter than Travis ...ehehehee.
Best wishes and promising I'm gonna pass forward the way your photos inspire.
Breath Taking Hi my name is Corrine and I will be traveling to Egypt on the 23rd of this month. I absolutlely loved your description and photos! I plan on traveling abroad for 7 months around the world. If you have any pointers please let me know! Thanks
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Soon to Uganda God bless you Travis and John, what an inspiration you are to others and to me.... I quite by accident found your blog and want you to know what an absolute joy it's been to read and take in.
My husband and I will be departing with 7 others within a few days to Uganda - to build a playground at an orphanage.
Take good care and God bless you,
Kel
Bend OR
Regular people can move mountains! Your photography, especially of the children bring emotions to their faces. You've done a great job capturing. In a world, where we get so caught up with celebrities and their charitable doings, it's good to know a "regular Joe" is able to accomplish so much. As a child, it was always been my dream to travel to Africa, as an adult, seeing your ability to make a difference in people's lives, the focus of my dream African experience has shifted to "What can I do?" if I was to realize that dream.
Thanks for a GREAT page and looking forward to more.
Can I come along??? Hello to my AMAZING, INSPIRING, INCREDIBLE Uncle Johnny! Just wanted to let you know how much I truly admire you for all the things you have been doing lately. I do hope to follow in your footsteps one day! You are like a shining light coming to these places - a living true definition of what humanity is all about, selfless acts of generosity. I have really enjoyed reading about your adventures and the ways you have blessed the lives of so many! I am so proud to be related to you!!!
Miss you!
- Sara and Maya
PS - Athena's right...Travis is a total cutie ;-)
From The Author of this Blog I received a comment by a man, Nelson, for whom I don't know. He was 'appalled' at my blog. From what I could gather from his comments, he was likely African, but I could not say from which country or of what ethnicity. I respect his feelings that, he writes "America is to blame for the exploitation of Africans during the slave trade" but I disagree that my blog is racist or in any way disrepectful to the African peoples. Nelson must understand that I was visiting a country that I had only envisioned from textbooks, magazines and television. My blog reflects both my visions of Africa and emotions it stirred. I might also remind Nelson that his comments were ignorant to who I am and why I traveled to Africa to begin with. His harsh language of "stupidity" and "racist" left me puzzled as to what it is that Nelson is feeling. Perhaps if he shared the same kindness, forgiveness and enlightenment I have experienced, he would see the world and those that present themselves humanely to others. I wish him peace and hope he finds his way. -Johnny Moretti
WOW Hey, man...I'm jealous. As you're well aware, to see the Pyramids is my lifelong dream. My living room wall above my couch has been intentionally left bare, awaiting one of your enlarged framed photos...
Thanks for sharing. I found the story you shared so interesting. My students and families enjoyed contributing to the items that Travis brought. They are enjoying photos too. (I don't think I'll show them the rifle pics though).
John, you have had a tremendous impact on Travis in these past months. I know his life has changed because of these experiences. Thank you for looking after him. May your good return to you many times over because of your efforts. The world is a better place today because of what you two and your team have done.
Joy Agger/Parker, Colorado
Tears Knowing what a tremendous adventure this has been for you, emotionally as
well as physically, your story of truth brought tears to my own eyes.
If I were twenty years younger with two good knees, I would have liked to
join you in your kind and giving endeavors.
Keep the faith of the ages, and continue the good and beautiful work you are
doing, Johnny. Travis, too.
doin it right you guys are awesome, i don't know you john, but any friend of travis is a friend of mine, he's a good judge of character, it's good to know there are stellar dudes like you guys who are putting needs of others in front of your own, you don't really appreciate how much you have until you see people that have so little, keep it up guys, me and my family will be prayin for you guys
wow! I am Travis's sister and I am so excited and amazed that my brother got to experience this with you. Your trip thus far sounds absolutely amazing and I can't wait to hear about it more. Your pictures are absolutely amazing. Thank you for your servant hearts in what you are doing...you are an inspiration to many. Good luck and God Bless!!!
Amazing I can't believe all the wonderful things you are doing! In case I ever forget to tell you, you're an amazing human being!
We miss you here!!!!!
Love you,
Athena
p.s. your friend is a hottie...a comment on behalf of my single friends:)
To Be... No, no, he didn't practice love by having his back turned when the bee stole a sip of coffee. That was just plain ignorance. He still has love to try.
hilarious The bee story is hilarious. There is a similar story going on in our room with 'the early morning fruit fly'. Preferably he/she comes hovering right in front of my eyes that are fixed on the computer screen. I can snap at it as much as I want, like the bee, it will always win.
Your brother seems to have the same sense of humor as you have. A great sense of humor fyi but without any doubt you knew that already.
a big coincidence Mister Soprano, what a surprise! Browsing the internet for the opening hours of the immigration in Ranong we bumped into your blog. So apparently you started working on the big new project in Bangkok. We wish you lots of success and if we make it to Bangkok from Phuket Town somewhere in the near future we'll let you know. It would be nice to catch up with you. Take good care of yourself and of all the people that surround you. Silvie and Karel
THANK YOU, Dr. DeBerg for your donation Thank you Dr. DeBerg for your comment in this blog. It has been a privilege to be able to travel this globe and connect with those in need. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would venture out in this capacity. Your donation is a welcome gesture and much appreciated. It will go directly to those I encounter in my travels. For those that wish to take your challenge to match your donation, they can do so through a United Nations and US Congress recognized NGO named Airline Ambassadors International (www.airlineamb.org). There is complete accountability for the funds I receive through their organization, as I have a close relationship with them and their projects. Please be sure to include a note that the donation is to be used for the "Operation Playground" fund. It will make its way directly to fund projects in which I oversee. For insight, Airline Ambassadors Int'l has Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa and Dr. Patch Adams (Robin Williams made him more famous with his movie of the same name) of the Gezundheit Institute among their Board of Directors. Once again, Curt, thanks and can't wait to see you and the gang again upon my return! - - - Johnny Moretti, blog writer.
Hello all worldly people! My name is Johnny and I'm from Chico, California, USA. I haven't been adding to this blog in many years, but will be updating some of my travels soon. Hope you enjoy my writings and experiences. I welcome your comments and stories to tell, too!
My Thailand trip in 2005 changed my life completely. I've been joined with a wonderful wife and daughter since my trip and we continue to explore the world every chance we get!
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Tap Tawan
Hey Johnny, Don't think we've ever met but my name is Andy and I was TVC project manager for Tap Tawan for 9 months from August 05 until project completion in April 06. If you're interested there are heaps of photos on www.chaggar.org