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22nd Dec 2016Frankyboy commented on:
david3399 showcase imageWow! What a fabulous shot of the robin. That is the State Bird of Michigan, where I live. I very much love to take pictures, but I'm merely a smart phone shooter. I couldn't imagine getting a bead on a bird, especially that close. I stick personally with flowers and autumn leaves and clouds, especially with dark blue sky, and I was fortunate enough to get some great beach shots, mostly empty, in November, down in Puerto Rico. Thanks for sharing!ViewDate:
17th Nov 2016Frankyboy commented on:
TRAVELING SOLO AND LOOKING FOR A COMPANION?I'm just back from a six day cruise of the Caribbean, which was super! But, with the Holidays coming I'm already considering either a short trip, here in the USA, from the Detroit, Michigan area, before New Years, or I'd like to get back to Europe, which I've not bin 2 since 2004. Last year, I was in Boston for New Years and they put on a very impressive fireworks New Years Eve, on Boston Commons. Also, attended "The Nutcracker." @ Boston's Opera House, what an architectural beauty! Anybody got any ideas? Oh, I'm a college educated retired bachelor, of very, very modest means: so I need "run up" time for my travel plans (to save money for purchase and spending), sadly its the way of my world, but travel is worth sacrifice! So, I have the time and desire ta go, but minus the dinero to jump quickly on a trip.ViewDate:
17th Nov 2016Frankyboy commented on:
TRAVELING SOLO AND LOOKING FOR A COMPANION?Also, I just got back from my second Caribbean cruise, this one ending in SanJuan, Puerto Rico. It was nice, and I may have made some new friends. I know I had a really nice time and the space betwixt the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean would be quite exotic, for me. I'm not sure how I would best get there: (a) fly to England and go with you to S.E. Asia, or (b) go west and meet you in S.E. Asia, which seems like too much flying "solo," which doesn't appeal to me. Either way, I'd have to deal with the last leg home to Michigan, in the US would be mine, but I've done that (going via Europe) and it is shorter than crossing the Pacific, alone?ViewDate:
17th Nov 2016Frankyboy commented on:
TRAVELING SOLO AND LOOKING FOR A COMPANION?This is probably a little to late, but I just joined silver surfers. I mean to both save enough money to do this (cuz I'm an American who needs to save up some money and that is only two months to save, and it is a bit difficult to meet and determine if we would enjoy each others company)? So, initially, I would need to know if those things are deal breakers for you, and finally, "How much is it?" I'm in good health, no meds. I've a degree in American Studies, which might not appeal to a European? Retired almost ten years, and while I've been to Paris 15 times, and Mexico and Germany and Italy, I've yet to get to Asia. Actually, I really want to get to India! Not just the Taj, but the warm weather and the people.ViewDate:
17th Nov 2016Frankyboy commented on:
TRAVELING SOLO AND LOOKING FOR A COMPANION?I am very new to this. I just registered a day, ago. I am an American retired bachelor. I've traveled both alone, mostly, and with a very controlling but travel savy person, who drove me away(waiting for information - they always wanted to surprise me, or keep me from guessing, or something plus they had anger issues). So, remembering travel (which I love) and feeling competent and friendly, I now am trying to companion travel (plus, it is cheaper - no single supplements, Yuk!). As for the Camino de Santiago de Compastella, I've burned to walk that for just about a decade. I used to stay @ a small hotel in Paris, down the street from the Church, where it is usually the starting point. I'm in Michigan. Whether you get a group, or it is just you, I'd be very interested for next year.