tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post3112711622552820161..comments2024-03-15T04:38:25.927-04:00Comments on The Girdle of Melian: Nairobi!Deniz Bevanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-60276616155595515482016-09-23T09:27:22.273-04:002016-09-23T09:27:22.273-04:00Thanks so much, everyone, glad you enjoyed the pho...Thanks so much, everyone, glad you enjoyed the photos!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-42219338518375633542016-08-27T04:57:34.922-04:002016-08-27T04:57:34.922-04:00Hi Deniz - sadly I won't have time to look rou...Hi Deniz - sadly I won't have time to look round St Giles Churchyard ... not obviously on show though - as it doesn't seem to get a mention. My time will be allocated to whatever Laurel wants to do ... of which most of it will be out of Oxford at Bletchley and the Turing 'museum' ...<br /><br />Oxford and Africa - two wonderful places! Switzerland, Canada and Sussex aren't bad either ... Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-33353584729520008612016-08-21T13:54:47.042-04:002016-08-21T13:54:47.042-04:00What an opportunity. I have a traveling job and am...What an opportunity. I have a traveling job and am currently making monthly trips through california, arizona, washington, oregon, idaho, nevada. I recently went to the Dinosaur Museum in Grand Junction and drove through the Colorado monument. I hope to see a lot more fascinating places over the next few years.<br /><br />Awesome you got to go on such an exotic trip for work. Wish someone would turn down my bed and leave treats at night. They don't do that here in the States. Loved the bench too.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-76311059064214754252016-08-19T23:01:34.492-04:002016-08-19T23:01:34.492-04:00What a wonderful trip! Loved all the photos. I tho...What a wonderful trip! Loved all the photos. I thought they looked great. Thanks for sharing them. I've never been to Africa, though I'd like to go on a safari someday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-62720821298071648302016-08-19T02:53:51.567-04:002016-08-19T02:53:51.567-04:00Oh my gosh, what an amazing experience. I've a...Oh my gosh, what an amazing experience. I've always wanted to go to Africa but never managed it. Perhaps one day...Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-49577749513474366832016-08-18T22:49:14.208-04:002016-08-18T22:49:14.208-04:00Wow, I'm now hungry and thirsty--and envious a...Wow, I'm now hungry and thirsty--and envious as it's been a while since I've been at such an exotic spot. Great photos and you'll love taking photos with a smart phone--I often leave cameras at home and use my iPhone.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-83628083721726220302016-08-18T09:18:21.619-04:002016-08-18T09:18:21.619-04:00From the photos, it looks like you had a good time...From the photos, it looks like you had a good time. I enjoyed your photos. I didn't think they were bad at all. Thank you for your comment on my blog. I appreciate it:)Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-1221944957442900792016-08-17T23:37:00.091-04:002016-08-17T23:37:00.091-04:00A few weeks ago I finished reading some essays by ...A few weeks ago I finished reading some essays by Zadie Smith, and in one she discussed a work-trip to Nairobi for an article she was researching. There is... an interesting dichotomy here. Though she also mentioned the Turks, Hemmingway's tree, and the hotel service...<br /><br />I haven't traveled out of the US in too long. Having a kid and spending on school... Well, we're doing what we can to reduce that expenditure now. Hoping for an overseas trip in the near future.Eden "Kymele" Mabeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550337993392791643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-5838036670945618432016-08-17T19:47:19.015-04:002016-08-17T19:47:19.015-04:00Hi Deniz!
What a SENSATIONAL adventure! Your pics...Hi Deniz!<br /><br />What a SENSATIONAL adventure! Your pics are fine... we got to see so much and I relived the trip through your eyes.<br /><br />You must work for some AWESOME company that puts you up in such a swanky hotel. GOOD FOR YOU!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-46036841239672182552016-08-17T16:14:54.171-04:002016-08-17T16:14:54.171-04:00Wow! What wonderful photos--as always. What a grea...Wow! What wonderful photos--as always. What a great trip, Deniz. Zan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403563510118660546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-90971142348668848192016-08-17T15:44:20.592-04:002016-08-17T15:44:20.592-04:00I left 'touch of envy' way behind and am f...I left 'touch of envy' way behind and am full on green with jealousy. I hope to travel to argentina in a year or so to visit parents, but for right now I'm here. And it's good. But I do sometimes long for travel. S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-7814910574635729072016-08-17T11:52:55.717-04:002016-08-17T11:52:55.717-04:00Wow, wow, WOW!!! What an incredible experience. Th...Wow, wow, WOW!!! What an incredible experience. The pics are great!<br />I'm feeling a touch of envy right now! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-17352761596261084802016-08-17T11:15:54.659-04:002016-08-17T11:15:54.659-04:00What a fantastic place to visit, I enjoyed your ph...What a fantastic place to visit, I enjoyed your photos. The hotel looked amazing!Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-6306075393138531162016-08-17T11:15:43.418-04:002016-08-17T11:15:43.418-04:00Wow, I think you got some fantastic shots! Very co...Wow, I think you got some fantastic shots! Very cool about how the hotel treats its guests. <br /><br />I haven't travelled outside of the US for several years now. This summer, I've been to Portland, Mount Hood, and Olympia in Oregon state. Now I'm in Seattle, Washington.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-65463184420121208922016-08-17T10:17:25.060-04:002016-08-17T10:17:25.060-04:00My work trips have never included a spa!! Your pho...My work trips have never included a spa!! Your photos are brilliant - they give a wonderful overview.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-5023509869307512682016-08-17T09:22:43.076-04:002016-08-17T09:22:43.076-04:00Thanks, Hilary, Alex, and Linda! The photos don...Thanks, Hilary, Alex, and Linda! The photos don't seem so bad when they're small like this, maybe...<br />Have fun in Oxford, Hilary! There are still many things I'd like to see there that I haven't yet -- apparently there's a labyrinth somewhere in the St Giles churchyard, for instance!<br /><br />I wish I were eating that pide right now... Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-91511811824648480052016-08-17T09:13:33.809-04:002016-08-17T09:13:33.809-04:00Looks like a great time, Deniz! I have tried goat...Looks like a great time, Deniz! I have tried goat meat and I loved it. It was prepared for me by a friend from Dominica, and she made a goat meat stew with vegetables and rice. It was delicious! I think your photos turned out quite well, actually, and you have a lovely smile. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely tour! :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-26467983599118741672016-08-17T08:52:47.180-04:002016-08-17T08:52:47.180-04:00What an adventure! I think your photos turned out ...What an adventure! I think your photos turned out well. You will see a big increase in quality with a smart phone though.<br />Food looked delicious. Never tried goat meat but I'm willing.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029491889310063596.post-88094916064307637312016-08-17T06:47:52.890-04:002016-08-17T06:47:52.890-04:00Hi Deniz - not back to Africa .. that's for su...Hi Deniz - not back to Africa .. that's for sure. I hope you got a feel for the place ... it's where my aunt and uncle met and lived for many years ... Africa seems to be in our blood - well mine now and a cousin ... <br /><br />I'm off to Oxford in a few weeks for a couple of nights with a South African friend ... I know your favourite Tolkien place ... not sure where we'll go - it's her trip.<br /><br />So glad you had a happy time out there .. and hope it was worth it - that bench looks to be a great idea ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com