tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968469327864068813.post346297607666078545..comments2024-03-20T09:13:33.916+02:00Comments on monkeys on the roof: mozambique dreamsValhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060531713032236270noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968469327864068813.post-7042588999167278542008-10-24T08:38:00.000+02:002008-10-24T08:38:00.000+02:00You write so very beautifully, so incredibly evoca...You write so very beautifully, so incredibly evocatively. Because I know a little what this all looks like, I can connect so to your words, see through your eyes, feel the sun, the water on my skin. <BR/>For goodness sake, go and get this published somewhere.<BR/><BR/>On another note, ah yes, the contrasts of Africa, the greed and wealth alongside the abject poverty. So very hard to find or create the balance. Yet we must try.<BR/><BR/>Funny, we were thinking of going to Mozambique in December but decided we'd both melt and fry and be eaten to death by mozzies.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing this - and thanks to both you and Angela for your wonderful community involvement.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871239587214383387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968469327864068813.post-74465890410105080792008-10-23T10:48:00.000+02:002008-10-23T10:48:00.000+02:00Lori Ann - the monkey is a pet i think - probably ...Lori Ann - the monkey is a pet i think - probably started off as a cute youngster, then became an unmanageable subadult as so often happens when they are habituated; we often see manta rays there when they leap out of the water in the bay - always a treat!<BR/><BR/>Fire Byrd - thanks so much! last night we had a big lightening show again and sudden winds, but no rain yet.. at least it feels like it might be on its way now.<BR/><BR/>Crystal Jigsaw - thanks :-)<BR/><BR/>Tam - yes I feel almost guilty that i get the best part of the whole school boxes effort! Geli would LOVE it i am sure. <BR/>OK will do! xxxxValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060531713032236270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968469327864068813.post-61747767797136885192008-10-23T10:08:00.000+02:002008-10-23T10:08:00.000+02:00Beautiful post, Val. Gosh I so need a week of sea ...Beautiful post, Val. Gosh I so need a week of sea waters. I LOVE giving donations of stuff to schools, it was the best part of my last job. What a pity Angela can't be there herself to see those shy and happy faces herself. <BR/>The rain IS coming, hang in there. And let me know when you're next in Jozi, ok?tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01112433561328525664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968469327864068813.post-32814989225288296302008-10-22T19:42:00.000+02:002008-10-22T19:42:00.000+02:00What an absolutely beautiful post. Your writing c...What an absolutely beautiful post. Your writing carries me away.<BR/><BR/>CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968469327864068813.post-17892766646280979462008-10-22T17:34:00.000+02:002008-10-22T17:34:00.000+02:00What a fantastic piece of writing. It makes me fee...What a fantastic piece of writing. It makes me feel so many conflicting emotions, the joy of the wonderous place, and the juxtoposition of the needs of the community.<BR/>The school is lucky to have friends like you and Angela.<BR/>And it all ended with that feeling sadness that there is still no rain.Fire Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05477692359400671374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968469327864068813.post-61589467852151990992008-10-22T17:03:00.000+02:002008-10-22T17:03:00.000+02:00oh, why was the monkey tied to the tree? and... ar...oh, why was the monkey tied to the tree? and... are there stingrays? and calamari...yum! this post gives me a lot to think about!<BR/>xxLori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968469327864068813.post-90751373557518538942008-10-22T16:32:00.000+02:002008-10-22T16:32:00.000+02:00Val, I am so glad you such a wonderful time in thi...Val, I am so glad you such a wonderful time in this incredible place. If it would be ok with Reya, i would like to just copy exactly what she said. I don't really have the words to say how much I enjoy your blog.Except that I agree with Angela too, I wish I could have been there and i wish i could have hugged all those children too! I LOVE the photos!Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968469327864068813.post-9937036571725360972008-10-22T16:16:00.000+02:002008-10-22T16:16:00.000+02:00Gosh Reya I am blushing - but of course loving the...Gosh Reya I am blushing - but of course loving the great compliments! I am delighted that you can see and feel the beauty of this amazing continent through my eyes. thank YOU for your gifts :-)<BR/><BR/>Joelle - greetings and thanks for visiting - of course you know a grey rainy sky sounds appealing to me right now :-)<BR/><BR/>xxxVValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060531713032236270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968469327864068813.post-48668877145596685402008-10-22T15:30:00.000+02:002008-10-22T15:30:00.000+02:00Wow !what a beautiful post, I felt there, really. ...Wow !what a beautiful post, I felt there, really. But I soon as I gazed thru my window, I saw a grey, windy cold cold day but your post warmed my heart. Thank you!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513585341715284229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968469327864068813.post-75583794731418681082008-10-22T14:33:00.000+02:002008-10-22T14:33:00.000+02:00What a beautiful piece. Val, thank you! I know I a...What a beautiful piece. Val, thank you! I know I always say that, but I mean it every time.<BR/><BR/>I've read so many articles about Africa, but until I started reading your blog I never was able to <I>feel</I> it. (Whatever I mean by that!)<BR/><BR/>You're a great writer, yes, but it's your capacity to really SEE the world around you, it's your compassion and clear heart that makes your writing so absolutely great.<BR/><BR/>Wonderful holiday! As always I am praying for rain for you and the skinny little warthogs.<BR/><BR/>Much loving appreciation for the gift of this blog. THANK YOU.Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968469327864068813.post-41058754284620677822008-10-22T13:35:00.000+02:002008-10-22T13:35:00.000+02:00Katherine - thank you for your kind words! Really ...Katherine - thank you for your kind words! Really appreciate the encouragement :-)<BR/><BR/>Angela - yes I must talk to Sanctuary to see what can be done about rebuilding. the children are a treat - full of fun and shyness at once - they love your parcels!!!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060531713032236270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968469327864068813.post-23815215783129881092008-10-22T11:22:00.000+02:002008-10-22T11:22:00.000+02:00Val, how beautiful! And I admire your ability to d...Val, how beautiful! And I admire your ability to drag us in - I feel like snorkeling beside you and gazing at the starfish! Wish I could have been there! - I remember the pictures of the simple school there was before - and now even that one has gone? ...And so much luxury and waste elsewhere! I always marvel at the happily beaming children, though. Wish I could have hugged them all!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484336744673299416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968469327864068813.post-65227540862366620952008-10-22T11:19:00.000+02:002008-10-22T11:19:00.000+02:00As usual, I feel I'm inside your eyes, skin and wh...As usual, I feel I'm inside your eyes, skin and whatever! Your posts are amazing, driven by a world unfamiliar to me, yet you make it so accessible with your consummate writing skills. Bravo!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453125929159161583noreply@blogger.com