Will I get to Madagascar before I die? As a kid growing up in Brooklyn, NY (late l930's through college education 195), I was always fascinated by the name 'Madagascar,' an island that I looked at every day on my world map adorning my desk in my bedroom. I'm 75 today and I don't think I'll ever accomplish that dream. By the way, when I was teaching French and Spanish at the University of Bridgeport (1967-1990 before our faculty strike), I did, in fact, have a student in one of my classes who hailed from Madagascar. He was a wonderful young man and we chatted often about his native country. Boy, I'm glad to have seen the photos on these pages of the island. One can only hope.
Nice trip Kuwait is not a popular country, but worth a visit, especially in a long-weekend.
What flights did you choose to reach Kuwait?
BTW, Americans really have advantages because most countries don't require a visa to them. How lucky being an America
Djibouti Travels I loved your blog...just writing one now with a bit more detailed info...I was there December 2011, for 3 days and had similar experiences...I would liked to spent 5 days and I could have covered the "whole" country.
Seasons Greetings from Morondava! Nice photos ~ thanks! Great to meet you all and see some of your pics and your 'home' in Morondava! We hope this message finds you well and wishing you all the best for 2012! When you're ready to return we'll be glad to see you.
Best Regards,
Gary, Baholy, Lucas & All at the Chez Maggie Hotel
Good Memories! Great pic! I sailed in Puttut this summer and it was a great experience! Actually the weather was sunny and warm, but the fog in your picture gives a great atmosphere! Check my website if you want to see my pics onboard Puttut: http://www.metaltraveller.com/en/trips/greenland/qooroq_ice_fjord.html
Cheers!!
logistics? Hi...loved reading this and looking at the pictures. Could you add some more details about what you did before getting there:
1) How did you decide to go to this particular place for a Safari. Many countries in Africa offer Safaris, why did you choose this one?
2) I am sure there are many operators which organize safaris in this particular park. What made you choose the one you went with? What is their website?
It has long been a dream for me, but the expense, and the proliferation of choices have stumped me so far.
Thanks!
Niraj
Cario always has special taste Thank you for sharing those photos, I enjoyed them. You made me feel like I have to visit Cairo after the last revolution. I was hoping to see some photos from Maidan Altahreer (Tahree square) after the revolution! did they changed any thing to make it has the flavor of Al Thawra. How about safety on the street!! I'm glad that you have enjoyed your time there. I already start thinking of when I can go to visit!!!!
love it great blog James..this looked like a lovely trip...I love the colors of the churches..pretty festive and almost Latin like..
keep on trekking..
Enjoyed your Blog !! Thanks I enjoyed your blog. My son is a Navy Seabee stationed in Djibouti for 8 months. I'll now be prepared for his complaining about the heat come July !! lol Do you have other blogs of interesting places ?? Thanks Bridget USA PA
I have missed your blog posts! So glad to have another one of your travel blog posts to read! Hope you are doing well. And I LOVED the following: "....added to the sense that I had landed in an all but forgotten colonial backwater, lost on the edge of space and time. In other words, my kind of place."
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XOXO
Ami
I blame Thor Heyerdahl for my wanderlust. When I picked up his tale of the Kon-Tiki adventure in third grade, I knew I wanted to explore the world beyond the rural Midwest. Since then, I have had the opportunity to travel extensively, even living abroad for extended periods. And I continue to venture forth whenever I can.
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great pictures and really interesting reading