Contrasts of a Blue Planet hat we have here is a set of stories and photos from varied localities around the globe. My travels have taken me to all continents in the past two years. From safaris in Kenya, sailing in Zanzibar, trekking in Nepal, helping out with a new school in the

Nepal

NEPAL | Sunday, 15 Jan 2006 | Views [944]

NEPAL … Copyright Geof Prigge geofprigge@yahoo.com.au Nepal , the top of the world, is still a magnificent destination even after years of turmoil which has seen thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators and innocent civilians killed. It ... Read more >

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Phrase Book

AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 14 Jan 2006 | Views [691]

NEW PHRASE BOOK – ANDY’S HANDY LINGO BOOK There’s a new phrase book on the market for the serious traveller. It’s lightweight and compact and is referred to as a small and essential tool to include for the serious traveller, the person ... Read more >

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Gallery: Zanzibar

TANZANIA | Saturday, 14 Jan 2006 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Rapa Nui

CHILE | Saturday, 14 Jan 2006 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Greece

GREECE | Saturday, 14 Jan 2006 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Namibia

NAMIBIA | Saturday, 14 Jan 2006 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Gambia

GAMBIA | Saturday, 14 Jan 2006 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Kenya

KENYA | Saturday, 14 Jan 2006 | Photo Gallery

Gambia

GAMBIA | Saturday, 14 Jan 2006 | Views [1192]

THE WATERWAYS OF THE GAMBIA… Copyright Geof Prigge geofprigge@yahoo.com.au www.geofprigge.com Everywhere in the world, waterways vary enormously, from the abundant life on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to the rubbish-... Read more >

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Zanzibar

TANZANIA | Saturday, 14 Jan 2006 | Views [1447]

ZANZIBAR …copyright Geof Prigge geofprigge@yahoo.com.au www.geofprigge.com Zanzibar, the enchanting spice island off the Tanzanian coast, is home not only to a wonderful selection of spices, but also to palm-fringed white ... Read more >

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Rapa Nui

CHILE | Saturday, 14 Jan 2006 | Views [1848]

RAPA NUI …Easter Island… copyright Geof Prigge geofprigge@yahoo.com.au www.geofprigge.com What a depressing history this place has…for over a thousand years the inhabitants of Rapa Nui toiled laboriously to carve giant ... Read more >

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Kerala

INDIA | Saturday, 14 Jan 2006 | Views [829]

Kerala…South-west India Copyright Geof Prigge geofprigge@yahoo.com.au www.geofprigge.com Catching a ferry from Cochin and heading south along the waterways of Kerala achieves two things. One is that you are able to experience ... Read more >

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Kalahari

NAMIBIA | Saturday, 14 Jan 2006 | Views [760]

KALAHARI TO THE GREEK ISLANDS Copyright Geof Prigge geofprigge@yahoo.com.au www.geofprigge.com Generally I’m the type of traveller who likes to move slowly, to go by foot or donkey, horse or buggy, and not to frequent ... Read more >

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Namibia

NAMIBIA | Saturday, 14 Jan 2006 | Views [1565]

Namibia …copyright Geof Prigge geofprigge@yahoo.com.au www.geofprigge.com Namibia is by no means one of the more popular destinations for Australian travellers. However for those fortunate enough to make the journey, a wide ... Read more >

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Cool Mountain

IRELAND | Saturday, 14 Jan 2006 | Views [16691]

Cool Mountain - West Cork…Copyright by Geof Prigge geofprigge@yahoo.com.au www.geofprigge.com COOL MOUNTAIN – WEST CORK Hidden in the inner folds of West Cork are a number of forgotten corners…fertile little ... Read more >

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Kenya

KENYA | Saturday, 14 Jan 2006 | Views [1143]

SAFARI IN KENYA…copyright Geof Prigge geofprigge@yahoo.com.au www.geofprigge.com The fine dust of the Maasai Mara has settled as out of season rain falls gently upon everything in sight. We set up camp as soon as we arrive ... Read more >

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