tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.comments2024-02-07T09:39:13.250-10:00 Over the Hill: the Books and StuffJOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comBlogger3855125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-27138476023386937972023-11-12T21:04:47.428-10:002023-11-12T21:04:47.428-10:00I’ve seen the relief convoys, so they are getting ...I’ve seen the relief convoys, so they are getting there. But never underestimate the Nepali - they’ll have a system up and running before the first bag of rice is lugged up the mountain!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-11331690477627768522023-11-12T21:02:47.043-10:002023-11-12T21:02:47.043-10:00Thanks, Val - I’ll think about whether to add more...Thanks, Val - I’ll think about whether to add more posts. Get the jet lag over first!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-7651624317918560042023-11-12T11:07:47.547-10:002023-11-12T11:07:47.547-10:00Earthquakes seem to find those who are least equip...Earthquakes seem to find those who are least equipped to recover quickly from them, materially, that is. I think, though, that the people who have to endure them most often are maybe better equipped in other way than I would be. I’m glad you weren’t affected, Jo, but I sincerely hope the relief efforts have been able to get to the victims. Your photos are beautiful here!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-59084758290992869652023-11-12T11:02:54.639-10:002023-11-12T11:02:54.639-10:00I love the way you pinpoint things I also feel are...I love the way you pinpoint things I also feel are important, Jo. It must be quite disorienting to be home, but I’m glad you’re safely back. I hope there’ll be a couple more blog posts with your impressions. It’s been lovely to follow your travels again.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-17798098527701455962023-10-28T15:19:54.582-10:002023-10-28T15:19:54.582-10:00You’ll get there one day, Dee!You’ll get there one day, Dee!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-88003279770031570002023-10-28T04:45:51.231-10:002023-10-28T04:45:51.231-10:00I so enjoyed reading about Lumbini , I had no idea...I so enjoyed reading about Lumbini , I had no idea it was the birthplace of Buddah. Your description of the Temple of Nepali and the Peace Flame...very touching and interesting <br />Definitely a place I would love to visit.<br />I look forward to hearing further news of your wonderful adventures.<br />All the best <br />DeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-18718436449975298152023-10-28T01:18:26.553-10:002023-10-28T01:18:26.553-10:00Happy trundling, Moira!Happy trundling, Moira!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-70388272452844188392023-10-28T01:16:41.443-10:002023-10-28T01:16:41.443-10:00Great to read about your escapades, Jo.
Now I real...Great to read about your escapades, Jo.<br />Now I realise the reason for the name of my favourite green space in Bangkok: Lumpini Park!<br />Life in Newbury trundles on…<br />Moira <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-75654465115092430382023-10-27T23:42:22.273-10:002023-10-27T23:42:22.273-10:00A lovely post, Jo. It’s good to hear about what re...A lovely post, Jo. It’s good to hear about what remians the same and what has changed. I’m looking forward to reading more about your travels now. Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-14883042197134396822023-10-23T10:46:41.721-10:002023-10-23T10:46:41.721-10:00How lovely to find a blog post from you, Jo! Such ...How lovely to find a blog post from you, Jo! Such a fabulous suprise. I need to see if there's one before this now, but I'm so pleased to see you're back with Tika and his family. I shall be following your blog with interest.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-54557993197869258962023-10-18T02:17:55.919-10:002023-10-18T02:17:55.919-10:00I so enjoyed reading your descriptions of all you ...I so enjoyed reading your descriptions of all you are experiencing. Even without photographs I can imagine your interesting environment, but must confess would greatly enjoy some pictures! I guess we are all now too reliant on seeing photographs . I look forward to following your adventures.<br />DeeDeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-61969017346900639192020-12-25T12:04:28.396-10:002020-12-25T12:04:28.396-10:00Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yo...Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family! :-)<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-22778485869958874282020-02-16T12:56:11.294-10:002020-02-16T12:56:11.294-10:00Gorgeous photos. Thanks.
Greetings from London.Gorgeous photos. Thanks.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-16279667466164462542020-02-14T01:27:47.072-10:002020-02-14T01:27:47.072-10:00Ooh, I missed this, Carol. Ciara took a bit too mu...Ooh, I missed this, Carol. Ciara took a bit too much of my attention this week. I'm sorry. I love your 'main road' to the lodge; the scenery looks magnificent and truly uplifting. How lovely! As for that waterfall...wow! What a wonderful trip :)Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-55337260722394448672020-02-06T07:59:10.739-10:002020-02-06T07:59:10.739-10:00I can imagine. Sadly, that is usually the case in ...I can imagine. Sadly, that is usually the case in these countries. I noticed the same even in Portugal, which is rich by comparison, I'm sure. Even so, there are plenty of people with very little material wealth there. I'm so glad you still love it there. It's always a risk when you go back somewhere you've fallen in love with, isn't it?Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-8527336049959132182020-02-02T02:47:30.632-10:002020-02-02T02:47:30.632-10:00Thanks for this, Val - Cuenca is a very easy city ...Thanks for this, Val - Cuenca is a very easy city to wander round - and I wandered off the beaten track this time, into some local markets and back streets and saw that life isn’t all lovely architecture and history (no pictures - these are real people and I don’t have permission to show them) - so I saw a bit of the other side of the city. Then went back to my comfortable hotel. I still love it - and there is a significant expat population here who also love it. So it’s a great city for the privileged but life can be tough if you aren’t. JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-18490277421356328072020-02-01T21:18:43.713-10:002020-02-01T21:18:43.713-10:00Good to see you’re getting around so much, Jo. Doe...Good to see you’re getting around so much, Jo. Does Cuenca still hold the magic for you it had before? It looks rich in architecture but I don’t think that is what makes magic, is it? What a history Ecuador has! Their culture is so rich. Thank you for this!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-78848177128442087332020-01-26T11:14:43.261-10:002020-01-26T11:14:43.261-10:00A lovely contemplative post of idle but fascinatin...A lovely contemplative post of idle but fascinating observations, Jo. I’m sorry I’m a bit late here. I was hi-jacked by other duties. Thank you for alerting me to your blog again. I am so enjoying reading about your travels again. The crabs must have been a delight.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-63105605174798200082020-01-13T02:11:40.049-10:002020-01-13T02:11:40.049-10:00This was worth waiting for.This was worth waiting for.Sabinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09015827501648296977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-11794357740808108602020-01-12T07:01:08.851-10:002020-01-12T07:01:08.851-10:00This is a real Jo blog.It’s lovely to read your im...This is a real Jo blog.It’s lovely to read your impressions of Quito and the forests. It’s also lovely to now you’re travelling again, Jo. I’ll look forward to reading more of your impressions again!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-15189102450118753392019-06-04T22:50:19.602-10:002019-06-04T22:50:19.602-10:00Silly silly birds. It would have be nice to see a ...Silly silly birds. It would have be nice to see a little chick fly the nest.Anne Macklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635857544175826537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-85221325033995507612018-07-13T07:38:52.320-10:002018-07-13T07:38:52.320-10:00I love our mourning doves but haven't seen whe...I love our mourning doves but haven't seen where they nest. Perhaps they look like collared doves; what a wild place for yours to nest with the hot sun beating down.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-31647840966810997142018-06-07T21:20:01.300-10:002018-06-07T21:20:01.300-10:00That's wonderful. I loved The Planter's Da...That's wonderful. I loved The Planter's Daughter!Miriam Drorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13800704642150166473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-25229586159653020602018-06-01T22:35:51.816-10:002018-06-01T22:35:51.816-10:00🙂🙂JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-13003524842768527252018-06-01T22:35:21.806-10:002018-06-01T22:35:21.806-10:00I suspect you’re right, and Egg was well-cooked by...I suspect you’re right, and Egg was well-cooked by the time they abandoned it!JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.com