I just returned from a successful and highly enjoyable visit to Colombia with birding friends. We'll all have very fond memories for years to come. Great birds, great companions, friendly hosts and warm, engaging, interesting people everywhere we travelled.
Friday, December 12, 2025
David M. Gascoigne,
I'm a life long birder. My interests are birds, nature, reading, books, outdoors, travel, food and wine.
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My name is David. I'm a lifelong birder, fiercely committed to all of nature, however. Married to Miriam Bauman. I love to travel. I Enjoy a good book and a good glass of wine. To read more about me, click my ABOUT page.
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...I'm glad that you had a great time.
ReplyDeleteDavid, it's good to know that you will write more about your experiences and show lots of pictures. I look forward to reading your posts and seeing the photos.
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best! Éva
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteThere you are... I was starting to fret when no comments or posts were appearing! Hadn't realised there was another trip taking place - though probably ought to have guessed. Looking forward to the reports! YAM xx
:-))) Wow...can't wait to hear more about this wonderful trip!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a great trip, David. I can't wait to see all the pictures you took.
ReplyDeleteHugs and kisses, Marit
Did you lead this group?
ReplyDeleteIndeed I did.
Deletethanks for the update, I can breathe better knowing you are both home safe and sound. I was a tad worried about you being down there. can't wait to see what you saw and meet those you met
ReplyDeleteIt’s interesting, Sandra, that we chatted with an American from Santa Clara, CA one day. He had been asked by friends whether he was fearful about going to Colombia and he advised them that he exercised more caution going to the Safeway store to buy groceries, and would not even consider going into a church or a classroom.
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