Gus - Your pictures are gorgeous, but the picture of your daughter getting her hair plaited is outstanding. The tonality and color saturation are excellent. Great work. Great story.
but 'gus, i have to agree with pf here - that shot is outstanding and one which your daughter should have framed on her wall - i did the same thing for my now 13 year old, last winter, on a trip to the caribb....
but 'gus, i have to agree with pf here - that shot is outstanding and one which your daughter should have framed on her wall - i did the same thing for my now 13 year old, last winter, on a trip to the caribb....
What a great tale, Gus. And what great pictures. Glad to have you back with us crazies.
If you want to read about travelling in Africa, including South Africa, read Paul Theroux's "Dark Star Safari" It will confirm much of your descriptions. I think you would enjoy it. The author thought he was dead several times. :hang :grim
Soon, however, the trip becomes a nightmare. Danger dogs Theroux at every turn, from armed Somali highwaymen in Kenya to land mines in Mozambique. Beggars importune, disease and squalor press in. A man with a runny nose sells oranges, ''handing the snot-smeared fruit to customers.'' Appalled by ''the filth, the dirt, the litter,'' beset by ''fungal infections, petty extortion, mocking lepers, dreary bedrooms, bad food, exploding bowels,'' Theroux narrates a Job-like ordeal during which he is ''abused, terrified, stranded, harassed, cheated, bitten, flooded, insulted, exhausted, robbed, lied to, browbeaten, poisoned, stunk up and starved.''
Easy to get the old england feeling...gave me a tingling in the wrists & ankles. (gubbs might be the only one to get that joke)
For those of you who don't know, The majority of Australians are all decendants of criminals and undesirables deported from the UK. Its always been a mystery why we ever let 'em back in again . Especially after Saturday at Twickenham!
Interesting fact that I found out recently: "Poms" is in acronym of "Prisoners of her Majesty" POHMs
Could'nt wait to get to the computer this morning to read more of the saga.. I'm quite sad it's over.. it was wonderful Humy. Hubby still has to hear it so I get to read it again.. I have to read it to him.. I won't let him sit at my pc for that long.. Love the shoes!! shame they don't match tho. Thanks again for the wonderful story.
Could'nt wait to get to the computer this morning to read more of the saga.. I'm quite sad it's over.. it was wonderful Humy. Hubby still has to hear it so I get to read it again.. I have to read it to him.. I won't let him sit at my pc for that long.. Love the shoes!! shame they don't match tho. Thanks again for the wonderful story.
Visited an old whaling town replicated in the warf building..spooky place..madeleine had us nearly running through it.
Where is that whaling town in the Warf Building Humungus? Is it near the building where they have the war exhibition? On the back of the Tower?
I mean behind City Hall? I would very much like to visit that one when I am back in London...
Thank you for the great great travel report. I loved it!!! You seem to have all the colors and exposures right on target.
You need to do a travel book...
Visited an old whaling town replicated in the warf building..spooky place..madeleine had us nearly running through it.
Where is that whaling town in the Warf Building Humungus? Is it near the building where they have the war exhibition? On the back of the Tower?
I mean behind City Hall? I would very much like to visit that one when I am back in London...
Thank you for the great great travel report. I loved it!!! You seem to have all the colors and exposures right on target.
You need to do a travel book...
Right beside the Marriott at Canary Wharf. I think 2 or 3 three stops on the light rail. Its free before 6 pm from memory. Have to sign a register to photograph that you are not a pro. I think im safe
Hec, if you are not a pro who is???? Thanks, will put it on my to do list for next visit to London.
Hell you poms have got your transport system sorted...that tube is unbelievable. I was in awe of its accuracy & network. Never once did i wait more than 3 mins for a train.
Very true, the tube is OK... very hot in summer though. But worth it.
i've had the pleasure of many trips to london - and you've done the city proud. oh - and thanks for the curry pics, becuase you know, "it's all about the food "
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but 'gus, i have to agree with pf here - that shot is outstanding
i'm thoroughly enjoying this series!
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I read the cover comments at the bookstore yesterday and decided on
reading it. Be next after Long Way Round.
Thanks 'finder.
For those of you who don't know, The majority of Australians are all decendants of criminals and undesirables deported from the UK. Its always been a mystery why we ever let 'em back in again
Interesting fact that I found out recently: "Poms" is in acronym of "Prisoners of her Majesty" POHMs
more bars....its in the blood
fantastic place! If the weathers good, buy lunch here and pop over to the park for a picnic! £1000! they don't even match Didn't know you took your granny!
Great shots again Humungus, If your ever back over here I'll meet you for curry!!
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i've had the pleasure of many trips to london - and you've done the city proud. oh - and thanks for the curry pics, becuase you know, "it's all about the food
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