TIA

TIA

Africa
November 17th 2007

Published: November 20th 2007

TIA stands for This Is Africa. I first heard the term used in S. Africa. Since that time I’ve used and heard it used many times. When I hear it used by westerners or travelers it doesn’t bother me. It is usually used as a way to remind ourselves that we aren’t home. Western rules don’t apply. However, I have heard it used by locals at times. This generally bothered me and would some... Read Full Entry

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20th November 2007

Dedra
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Welcome HOME, Mike! Now your journey begins!

20th November 2007

Funk
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Nice ending toa great blog.
Good to have you back.

8th December 2007

Cat
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Beautiful...
Beautiful post, Mike. Some very good summaries and some good truths. Hope life back in the US is treating you well. Looking forward to seeing you in Seattle eventually!

10th April 2008

Jim Mark
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welcome back
what a great adventure to share with your future students. You'll make a great teacher ..... and Scoutmaster

15th April 2008

Chris
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perspective
Mike, um, like 'wow'. You've done more things, traveled more places than 99.99% of people in their lifetime -that much is clearly obvious. But the lessons you've learned and shared are really the most valuable part of your travels (to me at least). As they say, travel removes prejudice. Thanks for the great adventure via blog. I've lived vicariously, if not jealously, through your travels whilst I sit in cozy and (mostly) dysentery-free USA. I will toast you with a PBJ. Perspective, man, perspective.

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