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20th August 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Inverted Isosceles Triangle
I didn't realize I'd be studying geometry when we went to Bermuda! Very cool. It looks like a great island.
From Blog: Unlocking the Bermuda Triangle
20th August 2019

Nomad Old Farts
Joan & Neil

Isosceles Triangles
When I saw the title of your comment, I thought you were going to pull out your protractor and tell me I had my angles wrong! As you’ve got to know me by now, you’ll realise I like to throw the odd light-hearted comment into my blogs. But you are right - Bermuda was a winner for all three generations. I’m currently researching Cuba as one of my options for my ‘off the beaten track’ trip for next year. So you may yet end up with an Aussie visitor before next year is out.
From Blog: Unlocking the Bermuda Triangle
20th August 2019

Muguruki
Muguruki

Muguruki means mad man in Kikuyu! when I was in Kenya some guys I knew used muguruki as a kind of affectionate insult. A bit like when my mum calls me a silly bugger!
From Blog: Going Bananas with the Dorze tribe in Ethiopia
20th August 2019

Nomad Old Farts
Joan & Neil

Muguruki
Yeah, I guess similar to when we call someone a dopey bastard. When I read through some of your blogs, I can imagine how the name might have originated! I will look forward to your future travels.
From Blog: Going Bananas with the Dorze tribe in Ethiopia
14th August 2019

Muguruki
Muguruki

My real name is actually Neil as well!
From Blog: Going Bananas with the Dorze tribe in Ethiopia
14th August 2019

Nomad Old Farts
Joan & Neil

Muguruki
I thought you sounded talented! Do you care to share with us how you have named your blog?
From Blog: Going Bananas with the Dorze tribe in Ethiopia
13th August 2019

Muguruki
Muguruki

Dorze
I'd intended to go to Dorze myself but a pesky dose of malaria got in the way. A happy looking bunch of people these Dorze I see. I quite like the look of Kotcho it looks a bit like my cooking!
From Blog: Going Bananas with the Dorze tribe in Ethiopia
13th August 2019

Nomad Old Farts
Joan & Neil

Dorze
Hey Muguruki (that your real name?), I enjoyed reading your various blogs as well as your amusing intro description. You seem to be a bit more adventurous than me in these very interesting countries, but I suspect you are also a bit younger than me. Good luck with your future travels and I look forward to an interesting read.
From Blog: Going Bananas with the Dorze tribe in Ethiopia
13th August 2019

Nomad Old Farts
Joan & Neil

Hey Muguruki (that your real name?), I enjoyed reading your various blogs as well as your amusing intro description. You seem to be a bit more adventurous than me in these very interesting countries, but I suspect you are also a bit younger than me. Good luck with your future travels and I look forward to an interesting read.
From Blog: Going Bananas with the Dorze tribe in Ethiopia
30th July 2019
The source of my exotic pancake

Sandy
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Nice and simple
From Blog: Spicing things up in Zanzibar
24th July 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Visiting Ethiopia
It sounds like you are having a fabulous trip. We hope to follow in your footsteps at some point.
From Blog: No Shortage of Lip from the Mursi tribe
24th July 2019

Nomad Old Farts
Joan & Neil

Visiting Ethiopia
Thanks guys, it was a great trip. And since I've been back, I've revisited your blog on Sabi Sand, where of course there are many similarities with my safari experiences, but of course some differences too. I've appreciated your feedback to my various blogs and enjoyed the insightful little comments. This time next week, we shall be on our flight over to your neck of the woods, but unfortunately are not going to get the chance to get down to Florida, But we will get the chance to meet up one day, somewhere, some time.
From Blog: No Shortage of Lip from the Mursi tribe
24th July 2019
Two old farts in a boat

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The joys of travel
Making memories.
From Blog: Cultivating Friendships with the Dassanechs on the Omo River
24th July 2019
The younger Karo brigade

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Great experience
Such a different culture.
From Blog: Painting Faces with the Karo tribe
24th July 2019
As always, the women do the heavy lifting ...

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

This always amazes me
Women work hard around the world
From Blog: Going Bananas with the Dorze tribe in Ethiopia
24th July 2019
As always, the women do the heavy lifting ...

Nomad Old Farts
Joan & Neil

This always amazes me
I agree, but don't tell Joan!
From Blog: Going Bananas with the Dorze tribe in Ethiopia
24th July 2019
Dhow at sunset

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Zanzibar
You've made this piece of the world sound appealing. We will add it to our list.
From Blog: Spicing things up in Zanzibar
24th July 2019
They might be poor but they're happy

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Priceless photo
Kids around the world are happy no matter their circumstances. They look joyful.
From Blog: Keeping Order with the Konso tribe of the Omo Valley
24th July 2019
They might be poor but they're happy

Nomad Old Farts
Joan & Neil

Priceless photo
Except when they are born into money. A sad reflection of our western world!
From Blog: Keeping Order with the Konso tribe of the Omo Valley
20th July 2019
Note the circular wedge necklace on this married Hamar woman

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Ethiopia: Jumping with the Hamar
This is an exceptional shot Neil. I have posted some of your pics in TB's "Faces in Places" thread in the Photography Forum. Check out my blog of the above name for our 'same tribe...totally different experience.'
From Blog: Painting Faces with the Karo tribe
20th July 2019
This is my 'almost adopted' Karo child

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Ethiopia: The Karo...Handsome is an Art Form
We found the Karo the friendliest of the Omo Valley tribes. Seems with this little fella you know what I mean. Check out my blog of the above name of our bond with the Karo that made our day.
From Blog: Painting Faces with the Karo tribe
20th July 2019
This is my 'almost adopted' Karo child

Nomad Old Farts
Joan & Neil

Ethiopian Tribes
Thanks David. Enjoyed your Omo Valley blogs - you have good memories given it was 8 years ago now. You clearly spent longer with each tribe than us and from the number of your pics, you might have invested more money in them too. Of our 6 tribe visits, the Hamar and Mursi were disappointing (especially when I check out yours and other people's blogs) but the other 4 were informative and friendly.
From Blog: Painting Faces with the Karo tribe
15th July 2019

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Birds of a Feather
I have posted some of your fabulous Birds of Africa in TB's "Birds of a Feather" thread in the Photography Forum. Check 'em out.
From Blog: The Birds of the African Safari circuit
15th July 2019

Nomad Old Farts
Joan & Neil

African Birds
Thanks David. I hope I managed to get most of the names correct. Each of the guides had a book with over 300 different birds seen in East Africa, so we spent quite some time matching, but its unlikely we got 100% success. Thanks for transferring to "Birds of a Feather". I never even knew this forum existed. Now I have a further excuse to while away a few more idle hours. I trust you are both well.
From Blog: The Birds of the African Safari circuit
15th July 2019
Hornbill, Ground

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Africa...the Birds
Superb collection of bird pics of your African adventure, Neil. Doubly good that you included the names of each with your pics.
From Blog: The Birds of the African Safari circuit

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Joan & Neil
Nomad Old Farts
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Joan and Neil have posted blogs below on the following trips: 1. South America for 3 months, from Sept07 through to Nov07, visiting each of Ecuador (including the Galapagos Islands), Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, Chile and Argentina. 2. Far north Thailand in Mar08 where Neil taught English at a Summer School for the SPF charity he was involved with. This also included a side trip for the weekend to Luang Prabang in Laos. 3. Russia (cruise from Moscow to St Petersburg), then visit to each of Croatia, Budapest & Vienna for a total of 4 weeks, starting in mid Sept08. 4. Neil did a similar SPF te... full info
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