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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 28 Dec 2006 : 08:53:42
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Hi everyone, I am getting really excited now. I am off to the doctors this morning to get my Maralone tablets. I am washing all my summer clothes. Then tomorrow I will be packing my case and going off to Manchester airport ready for my flight. I fly out early Saturday just in time for Tobaski! I am only there for one week and I am very tired from work, so I am not planning any long trips. I am visiting Pirang and Brufut and staying over night at the Ecolodge at Gunjur. I will be visiting a nursery in Serrekunda for the first time. In between I hope to catch some sunshine and have a couple of nights out. I will post about my trip on my return. Money permitting, my big trip to the villages will take place at Easter.
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kiwi
Sweden
661 Posts |
Posted - 28 Dec 2006 : 12:08:47
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| Have a wonderfull trip, gambiabev! |
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Lily
United Kingdom
422 Posts |
Posted - 28 Dec 2006 : 12:51:04
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| Gambiabev, I'm flying tomorrow - again, just for the week (and bigger trip at Easter). Enjoy - maybe we shall see each other in the distance somewhere!! Haven't packed yet though and there are 101 things still to do....... |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 28 Dec 2006 : 13:02:23
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| WOW! Where do you fly from and where do you stay? Perhaps we could meet in real time!!! LOL! |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 28 Dec 2006 : 13:05:23
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I am packing tomorrow morning, then going to airport in afternoon, flying early saturday. It is less stressful to sleep at airport especially with all the local fog we have. I drive myself there. Gives me chance to get my head ready for trip, mkae the list of everyone I need to see and so on!
I always want to take so much stuff, but now they are very strict on the baggage allowance. It makes me sad to leave things behind I know will be useful, but there will always be another trip I hope! |
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Lily
United Kingdom
422 Posts |
Posted - 28 Dec 2006 : 13:21:38
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Flying early tomorrow from Bristol. Just been to Asda to buy children's clothes (amazing sales!!)
I stay in the Kotu area. Been 17 times now (I think) and always stay in the same place. Several years ago almost bought a house (wish I had done!) but in the end the money is better spent on other things! The Hotel is relaxed, laid back and allows for a little time-out now and again. And is so full of familiar friends that I couldn't bear to stay anywhere else!
Safe journey |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 28 Dec 2006 : 13:24:46
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| I am staying at Badala Park. Usually stay at Palm Beach. Have fun!!! |
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Lily
United Kingdom
422 Posts |
Posted - 28 Dec 2006 : 13:29:39
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| Almost next door - at the Bakotu. Come and find us (I go with a friend). We are usually around late afternoon, early evening. Reception will point you in the right direction for the "two English ladies". (Though "lady" does make me laugh a little!). |
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Jack
Belgium
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Posted - 28 Dec 2006 : 17:36:43
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Enjoy your trip ladies. You realy making me jealous.. 
Anyway take care and kill the rams on a animal-friendly way on Tobaski. LOL
Don't forget the raw liver is for special guests . So don't be to late at the ceremony.
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 28 Dec 2006 : 21:32:40
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| Ok LILY I will try to find you! |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 28 Dec 2006 : 21:33:48
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Thanks Jack. Remember there is an open invitation to Kolior any time as long as you bring pens, paper and cash!!! |
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Santanfara
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Posted - 28 Dec 2006 : 21:58:20
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Originally posted by gambiabev
Thanks Jack. Remember there is an open invitation to Kolior any time as long as you bring pens, paper and cash!!!
bev. save journey. say hello to the dark nights and shadows of the palm trees.say to the sea's and rivers that we love them and we always cherish them in the deepest part of our hearths.say to the pot holes ,to look after you and lily. the bright moon shall shine over you and heat of the burning sunshine will be mild when bev is sun bathing.this is the era for bev and lily to enjoy. take each day as it comes and africa will say so and so lady of the great land of anglosaxation england visited us for love and care. the echos of the night will be good omen and the day break shall be joy. god bless.ladies. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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Mano Sonko
USA
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Posted - 29 Dec 2006 : 23:12:18
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| So Gunjur now has an ecolodge? The beach near there is beautiful.. |
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jammin
Jamaica
149 Posts |
Posted - 30 Dec 2006 : 02:05:57
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Well this is a question,and its a result of curiosity.
Why do visitors always carry pens and pencils to The Gambia?
hope its not too much of a stupid question. |
Like a colossus He doth bestride the Narrow World |
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inez
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Posted - 01 Jan 2007 : 01:45:30
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| Hi Mano Sonko, yes, there is a ecologde in Gunjur now, just few km before the village on the bush on beach side, not next to the beach though but itīs really nice. They use mostly solar power, reuse the water, have their own garden and some nice huts. never stayed there but visited them a few times. Gunjur is still nice and relaxed place, not too much of anything there, no electricity or bumsters or tourists. the beach is so wonderful there, so wild and empty most of the time. I love Gunjur and will live there one day... |
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leokat
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01 Jan 2007 : 10:21:27
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ooh I'm so jealous of gambiabev and lily waking up this beautiful New Year's morning in The Gambia that there are tears in my eyes.
But hey - jealousy is such an ugly emotion. Instead I will concentrate on hoping that they are having a brilliant time.
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