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Nice to share same views
Thanks Melissa. I look forward to more peaceful days in the world and less negative vibe among countries.

Thank you
Thank you Mell for your comment. I couldn't agree more.

I changed...
... the title, but not my views. It's hard to please everyone, there will always be controversies, Republicans, Democrats, Socialists, and so on. Diversity is ok, and I do respect the views and believes of others. However, I am, like anyone should be, allowed to express my views. Wishing you happiness and a very happy and peaceful day.

Thanks and ...
I debated if it was wise, or not, to post the blog, as I know this is a travel blog, not a political site. BUT, I did found it appropriate, not because I "travelled" downtown, but most importantly because my choices of where I travel to, has been affected by the politics of the country where I live. I do fear going to several countries on my list of places to visit... and I did not have to hesitate "before". So, it does have some to do with travel. Also, if I am in another country and I happen to come across, let say, a hally, I go there, take pictures, and write about the message and my views. So, why not here, in my own backyard? I do regret the title of my blog, however, and agree that shouldn't have been so political, but again, I am not perfect, and most comments and messages I have received so far have been positive and supportive. Here is another message I just received: Hi Patricia! Really enjoyed your short-but-to-the-point latest update. Fingers VERY crossed from this side of the Pond... (England) If only I had a vote... If it's any comfort - which it's not, because, by definition, those Americans I know are those who travel and realise that life doesn't start and end at the local shopping mall - all the Americans I know and have talked to recently are voting (or already have voted) for Obama. From this side of the Pond he appears to be a refreshingly credible and interesting candidate, and Mr McCain appears to have kiboshed his own chances pretty effectively by appointing Mrs Palin. Still, I'll be watching with interest, from Namibia (!), next week... Good luck!

Your answers about the Himba People
Hello Thanks for reading my blog, and before I answer your question, I have a question for you: HOW DID YOU FIND MY BLOG ON THE HIMBA PEOPLE? I am very curious because of my many blogs, this is the one which has had over 15,000 hits, and over 800 people continue to visit the blog monthly? I wonder if it got links to it!!! I do get lots of compliements on the pictures. Ok, to your answers now: There were VERY few items from us, "civilized" people at the village. Only ONE girl from the tribe wore "westernized" clothing and went to school. She is in one of the pictures with me. She was the only person who spoke some English, besides the guide. He does not live there, and he spends very little time there with small groups like mine, any it's not a daily thing. The contact with tourists is kept to a minimum, which is a great thing. Even safari guides are not allowed in the area. I was able to spend some extra time alone (actually there was one of my friends I got permission to come with me) among the women and the children. "The girl" was than my interpreter. Please don't forget to answer my question, ok? Keep in touch Patricia

I did not say that "normal" people wear or not headscarf. In reality, there are LOTS of women wearing them in Istanbul, around the Blue Mosque, where all the pictures were taken. I actually found them to be very interesting and colorful. I do not judge people by what they wear. As a foreigner in different lands, I take pictures of what catches my attention, what I see around, such as the scarves in Istanbul, the saris in India, the robes of Tibitan monks. I think that diversity is amazing and normal.