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nice! i love this bridge in Prague and a cool sunny weather too.
From Blog: Wizzing off to Prague
Stalk?
Looks like a StORk (a Maribou Stork) to me!
From Blog: Home isn't a house
Date: 25th March 2011
africa
wow I would like to find something to travel to Africa this summer and meet all these species, would be something really beautiful. will try to find Cheap Airline Flight tickets
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africa
wow I would like to find something to travel to Africa this summer and meet all these species, would be something really beautiful. will try to find Cheap Airline Flight tickets
From Blog: Home isn't a house
Date: 16th March 2011
Thanks
Hi Joseph, thanks for your comments. And believe me when I say that I meant no offense to Uganda or Ugandans in my blog. In fact I love it here! I agree with much of what you have said. Not all roads look like the roads I have taken photos of, and there are tarred roads in Uganda, although they are few are far between where I am living. I also never meant to portray Uganda as underdeveloped. It has malls, banks, petrol stations etc etc of which are no interest to me because I have them at home (hence the lack of photos). I do think that the gap between the rich and poor is greater than in Europe though. Many of the people living around me have no running water or electricity and welfare is non-existent. I agree that there is poverty in the US and Europe, and I also agree that Africa isn't the basket case it has been made out to be....but as a Ugandan living in the US you would be able to see a disparity of living conditions between the two countries. Having said that I would like to add that Ugandans are some of the friendliest people I have come across, and I would strongly encourage people to visit this wonderful country!
From Blog: Ugandan Observations
Thanks
Hi Joseph, thanks for your comments. And believe me when I say that I meant no offense to Uganda or Ugandans in my blog. In fact I love it here! I agree with much of what you have said. Not all roads look like the roads I have taken photos of, and there are tarred roads in Uganda, although they are few are far between where I am living. I also never meant to portray Uganda as underdeveloped. It has malls, banks, petrol stations etc etc of which are no interest to me because I have them at home (hence the lack of photos). I do think that the gap between the rich and poor is greater than in Europe though. Many of the people living around me have no running water or electricity and welfare is non-existent. I agree that there is poverty in the US and Europe, and I also agree that Africa isn't the basket case it has been made out to be....but as a Ugandan living in the US you would be able to see a disparity of living conditions between the two countries. Having said that I would like to add that Ugandans are some of the friendliest people I have come across, and I would strongly encourage people to visit this wonderful country!
From Blog: Ugandan Observations
Date: 16th March 2011
Thanks
We booked our villa from: Timeaway Villas 7 The Avenue, Finchley, London N3 2LB Tel: 020 8343 2590 Fax: 020 8343 2520 Self-catering holiday homes in Italy booking@timeaway.co.uk
From Blog: Unbelizeable: An Italian Wedding
Thanks
We booked our villa from: Timeaway Villas 7 The Avenue, Finchley, London N3 2LB Tel: 020 8343 2590 Fax: 020 8343 2520 Self-catering holiday homes in Italy booking@timeaway.co.uk
From Blog: Unbelizeable: An Italian Wedding
Date: 15th March 2011
Villa
Loved reading about your trip. Can u pl give me the name/contact details of the place you rented your villa from. Thx a lot, K
From Blog: Unbelizeable: An Italian Wedding
Villa
Loved reading about your trip. Can u pl give me the name/contact details of the place you rented your villa from. Thx a lot, K
From Blog: Unbelizeable: An Italian Wedding
Date: 14th March 2011
I liked your blog but......
those were quite some interesting observations you made about Uganda. I am a Ugandan living in America. I just wanted to correct you alittle bit, your pic of roads and your depiction of Uganda is utterly biased because I have lived in Uganda and not all roads look like that. It has been a trend the world over to think of africa as poor and underdeveloped. I have witnessed the silent and even worse poverty in America and Europe yet nobody talks about it or even takes pics of poverty in America and Europe. My only request to any tourist or visitor to Africa and Uganda in particular is to give the country a fair depiction and wipe out the stigma most westerners hold about Africa, because in actuality, most western economics are filled with high costs of living and unimaginable levels of poverty that go unreported.
From Blog: Ugandan Observations
I liked your blog but......
those were quite some interesting observations you made about Uganda. I am a Ugandan living in America. I just wanted to correct you alittle bit, your pic of roads and your depiction of Uganda is utterly biased because I have lived in Uganda and not all roads look like that. It has been a trend the world over to think of africa as poor and underdeveloped. I have witnessed the silent and even worse poverty in America and Europe yet nobody talks about it or even takes pics of poverty in America and Europe. My only request to any tourist or visitor to Africa and Uganda in particular is to give the country a fair depiction and wipe out the stigma most westerners hold about Africa, because in actuality, most western economics are filled with high costs of living and unimaginable levels of poverty that go unreported.
From Blog: Ugandan Observations
Date: 6th March 2011
Dust
Great insight into daily life - there are superficial similarities in the daily routine to those in Australia who struggle from day to day but apart from the gum trees, that's where similarities end ... Australia's national infrastructure is vastly different - we complain about a rare 15 minute electricity outage, we have running water, sewerage, gas, sealed roads etc. Your comment about the dust brought back memories of the unsealed roads we traversed while living in Woomera ... I think there is still about 1Kg of fine red dust in the Volvo. Have a great week showing Alan around.
From Blog: Ugandan Observations
Dust
Great insight into daily life - there are superficial similarities in the daily routine to those in Australia who struggle from day to day but apart from the gum trees, that's where similarities end ... Australia's national infrastructure is vastly different - we complain about a rare 15 minute electricity outage, we have running water, sewerage, gas, sealed roads etc. Your comment about the dust brought back memories of the unsealed roads we traversed while living in Woomera ... I think there is still about 1Kg of fine red dust in the Volvo. Have a great week showing Alan around.
From Blog: Ugandan Observations
Date: 6th March 2011
Another good read
Hi La. Fanta Pineapple set the scene and I could smell the dust. Enjoy Al's visit Love Dad
From Blog: Ugandan Observations
Another good read
Hi La. Fanta Pineapple set the scene and I could smell the dust. Enjoy Al's visit Love Dad
From Blog: Ugandan Observations
Nice
Great photo, I love how it all looks on sunny day ;)
From Blog: Hills and Crosses
Date: 15th February 2011
Thanks!
Thanks for the nomination guys - much appreciated! Uganda is an easy place to take photos - its beautiful!
From Blog: Do you want another rap?
Thanks!
Thanks for the nomination guys - much appreciated! Uganda is an easy place to take photos - its beautiful!
From Blog: Do you want another rap?
Date: 12th February 2011
Hi Dad, thanks for the comments. Not sure on the dollar exchange rate but it is roughly 3700 shillings to a pound.
From Blog: Do you want another rap?
Hi Dad, thanks for the comments. Not sure on the dollar exchange rate but it is roughly 3700 shillings to a pound.
From Blog: Do you want another rap?
Date: 11th February 2011
hi
the view are beautiful truly nature..
From Blog: Do you want another rap?
hi
the view are beautiful truly nature..
From Blog: Do you want another rap?
Date: 11th February 2011
Agree with Chris and Nikki what a great pic - from someone who has "issues" with Monkeys I found this pic actually made me smile :) thanks for the interesting read!
From Blog: Do you want another rap?
Agree with Chris and Nikki what a great pic - from someone who has "issues" with Monkeys I found this pic actually made me smile :) thanks for the interesting read!
From Blog: Do you want another rap?
Fantastic picture
I have just nominated it for 'Picture of the week'. Check out the Photography forum!
From Blog: Do you want another rap?
Date: 10th February 2011
A good rap
A most interesting read, La. I landed at Entebbe airport as a 12 year-old but have no memories of my overnight stay in Uganda. Those were the days when it took us 3.5 days to fly from Salisbury to London. What is the exchange rate of Ugandan shillings to AUD$1? Dad
From Blog: Do you want another rap?
A good rap
A most interesting read, La. I landed at Entebbe airport as a 12 year-old but have no memories of my overnight stay in Uganda. Those were the days when it took us 3.5 days to fly from Salisbury to London. What is the exchange rate of Ugandan shillings to AUD$1? Dad
From Blog: Do you want another rap?
Date: 9th February 2011
My snotty child
HI DARLING, I would love to see you with red snott!! That's so funny! You look as if you fit in perfectly. I envy you with all those cute little kids. Loved your blog! Lots of love Mum
From Blog: From black snot to red snot
My snotty child
HI DARLING, I would love to see you with red snott!! That's so funny! You look as if you fit in perfectly. I envy you with all those cute little kids. Loved your blog! Lots of love Mum
From Blog: From black snot to red snot
Date: 31st January 2011
An interesting update
Hi La Good to see what you are up to and look at some photos. Back at school now so this all a very tempting alternative. Hope you keep enjoying. Love Dad
From Blog: From black snot to red snot
An interesting update
Hi La Good to see what you are up to and look at some photos. Back at school now so this all a very tempting alternative. Hope you keep enjoying. Love Dad
From Blog: From black snot to red snot
Date: 29th January 2011
Thanks for all the comments, it has been really interesting and has given me a lot of insight into Ugandan life. The beads aren't available anywhere as yet but I'll keep you posted! Anna, you are right, making the beads can be monotonous. But I get to know all the women, and I figure that if I'm expecting them to make a living from it, I can manage it for a few months! Lara
From Blog: From black snot to red snot
Thanks for all the comments, it has been really interesting and has given me a lot of insight into Ugandan life. The beads aren't available anywhere as yet but I'll keep you posted! Anna, you are right, making the beads can be monotonous. But I get to know all the women, and I figure that if I'm expecting them to make a living from it, I can manage it for a few months! Lara
From Blog: From black snot to red snot
Date: 28th January 2011
Amazing
Hi Lara, what amazingly beautiful children! I'd be wanting to photograph them all day too. Where can I get some beads :) Sarah
From Blog: From black snot to red snot
Amazing
Hi Lara, what amazingly beautiful children! I'd be wanting to photograph them all day too. Where can I get some beads :) Sarah
From Blog: From black snot to red snot
Date: 27th January 2011
How beautiful are the kids, sooo cute- wish i were there! Looks like your having a fantastic time! Lots of love xoxox stay safe
From Blog: From black snot to red snot
How beautiful are the kids, sooo cute- wish i were there! Looks like your having a fantastic time! Lots of love xoxox stay safe
From Blog: From black snot to red snot
Date: 27th January 2011
Fantastic!
Great blog-- what a fantastic thing you are doing. Those beads are lovely.
From Blog: From black snot to red snot
Fantastic!
Great blog-- what a fantastic thing you are doing. Those beads are lovely.
From Blog: From black snot to red snot
Home country 
Where we live 
Countries visited 
Going here soon! 
Anjarina
Anjarina Rodriguez
was there also a gondola ride underneath the bridge just like in Venice? i wish there was, but such a nice frame.
From Blog: Wizzing off to Prague