Sunday, March 6, 2011

1975 - Aswan - Margaret with three Czech mountaineers OTOKAR VOJTISEK, Jaroslav and Bernard. They had been in Ruwenzori, climbing. We had come overland from Juba with Finn Anderson of LWF, to Khartoum and thence by train to Lake Nasser and on to a brand new ferry.

Margaret settled in Nairobi, Bernard died in his own beloved mountains a few years later, Jaroslav is in Germany and Oto in Czech republic, travelling every year to Africa still - it's great to be in touch with you Oto!
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Thursday, March 3, 2011

4 C's 'conquered' the Routeburn Track.....

..No, The Routeburn Track 'allowed' us to pass through and over. Colin,
Christine, with Colin and Carolyn Campbell - yes two sticks each, needed
every step of the way.. it's not really a track, it's a boulder-strewn
stream bed with massive ups, downs and across shoulders of mountains. There
were dozens of people on the way, all cheerful as can be, remarkable
considering the full-on Fiordland rain. We had great company, excellent
tucker and comfy beds which kind of helped!

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Friday, February 25, 2011

two sticks each!

We had a three-hour tramp (Waipohatu Wilderness Track) to practise two poles
each for the Routeburn Track - helpful for older knees, especially on
downhill slopes! The Lions had been working there again so we could step
downwards gracefully to the waterfalls instead of mud-slithering. A
wonderful forest afternoon, enjoying the company of long time friends from
faraway.

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Thursday, February 24, 2011

all our sympathies to Christchurch people

love and sympathy to all in Christchurch - how strong you are - you will
rebuild - we stand with you.

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Saturday, February 12, 2011

watch Uganda Election next week

How patient are the people of Uganda? Is their election result really a
foregone conclusion? There ARE alternative leaders eager to get the country
out of poverty. (but hey what do I know - it's the Ugandan people who must
stand strong - my thoughts go with them)

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