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Post by phread on Oct 29, 2008 2:32:28 GMT -5
Not exactly Paris travel, but for me, it is a dream come true.
My friend has invited me for ten days in the Namibian desert. I am over the moon. This place has been hovering at the top of my travel list for ages, and it was HIS idea!!!
Crystaline blue skies, red burning sand dunes, sleeping under the pin-holed sky and observing elephants for hours on end. Yippeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!
I just had to share and it is too early to start worrying friends and family (I was medivac-ed to Europe the last time I "did" Africa). Look for some stunning fotos and a trip report in the new year. S
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Post by Happygoin on Oct 29, 2008 8:20:50 GMT -5
What a great opportunity for you! When are you going? Bring a lucky charm in your pocket against any more "medi-vac" incidents....you'll be fine  |
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Post by Darcy on Oct 29, 2008 10:18:54 GMT -5
Oh, what a fantastic trip you will have!!
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Post by ray on Oct 29, 2008 16:12:42 GMT -5
So, you'll go to the Kalahari? It's a BIG Country, with not many people.
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Post by Katharine on Oct 29, 2008 20:07:17 GMT -5
Congrats, phread. You will have a terrific time. Can't wait for the pictures. When are you going?
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Post by denise on Oct 30, 2008 1:50:16 GMT -5
:)how wonderful!....how long is the trip?
Denise
Love from England xx
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Post by phread on Oct 30, 2008 10:49:32 GMT -5
We are going for x-mas, ten days of heaven...
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Post by framboiseetrose on Oct 30, 2008 13:21:58 GMT -5
Christmas in an exotic place, lucky you!! Have lots of fun and don't forget to take your lucky charm or rabbit's foot along........
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Post by mez on Oct 30, 2008 18:19:15 GMT -5
Sounds like a great trip! Enjoy!
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Post by mossie on Oct 31, 2008 5:38:26 GMT -5
Have a great time, just remember that the camels can spit at you from either end !!!
I am NOT envious having spent 2½ years on the side of the Great Bitter Lake Egypt so I'm just bitter.
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Post by kittyhead on Oct 31, 2008 11:13:41 GMT -5
phread i am so envious!! i've also wanted to go for so long... i am planning a trip to south africa for 2010. have a wonderful time and would love to hear about it upon your return!!
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Post by GitteK on Oct 31, 2008 15:10:01 GMT -5
Namibian desert, eh ? OK, let me be the one to speak for the old, conservative and cranky.  WHY oh WHY in the name of David Attenborough would anyone ever want to go voluntarily to - and I quote: >>> red burning sand dunes, sleeping under the pin-holed sky and observing elephants for hours on end<<<phreaddie, you know I love you, but you sure are one crazy crackpot.......... ;D ;D |
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Post by Shoesy on Nov 1, 2008 0:33:31 GMT -5
Phread - Like Gitte, I'm not exactly gung-ho about the idea of vacationing in the desert.  However, you're apparently thrilled, so that's really all that matters. I'm sure that it'll be quite an experience for YOU, and I'm definitely looking forward to hearing about your unique adventures. |
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Post by joan1 on Nov 1, 2008 2:54:13 GMT -5
Phread, although Africa is not my cuppa tea,, I can definately apprieciate the excitment in your post,, you are really happy about this trip and that is wonderful! I hope you have a wonderful time, and return healthy and will lots of photos!
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However, you're apparently thrilled, so that's really all that matters. I'm sure that it'll be quite an experience for YOU, and I'm definitely looking forward to hearing about your unique adventures. 
hahahha