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
Lots of pictures to download, but I hope to get to them soon.
DeleteHari 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.
DeleteHi David,
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for more info about this trip. It sounds very good!
Happy weekend,
Regards Maria
To Colombia That sounds exciting Looks like a nice bunch of people and I am looking forwards to your photos
ReplyDeleteI bet it was an amazing trip, and a great way to escape the cold for a bit too. I look forward to seeing the scenery and all the birds you saw.
ReplyDeleteOh, great! I'm glad to hear you're having a great time!
ReplyDeleteGros bisous °º✿
º° ✿♥ ♫° ·.
How brave you were °º✿
ReplyDeleteOlit/te Kolumbiassa - mahtava matka, josta kuulemme (=luemme) myöhemmin.
ReplyDeleteHi David,
ReplyDeleteI'm curious about the photos of the birds in Colombia.
Have a great weekend.
Best regards Irma
Great to have a bunch of friends to flee the cold weather !
ReplyDeleteMust be an interesting trip in Colombia !
Anxious to see your photos !
Have a cozy weekend !
Bisous
Anna
I know you and your birding friends had an amazing experience in Columbia, David, and also know that you will be sharing many wonderful photos. It does take time to sort through them speaking from my own experience. Thanks too for the well wishes for my NYC trip. I am most looking forward to going to Ellis Island and, of course, seeing the holiday decorations.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh, looks like a nice warm diversion from the cool weather of the north! I bet you all had great adventures!
ReplyDeleteYou must have had an interesting and memorable, enjoyable trip! I’m looking forward to seeing the pictures!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that your trip was a success. Looking forward to seeing and reading your results.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home. Waiting to see what you saw.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great group of people to go birding with. Glad you had a good time.
ReplyDeletei fiugred you were somewhere! Can't wait to hear more!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, dear friend 🧡
ReplyDeleteWelcome back.
ReplyDeletePleased to read your trip was a success.
Look forward to reading more about it and seeing your photographs.
First though - relax, catch your breath and have a good weekend.
All the best Jan
I look forward to hearing about your adventures!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back and looking forward to the photos. It's even better you had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteSounds great!
ReplyDeleteLook forward to hearing more about it.
ReplyDeleteHi David - looks really fun and I'm looking forward to the news of your time ... your note: "Great birds, great companions, friendly hosts and warm, engaging, interesting people everywhere we travelled." - perfect visit ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteWOW, Colombia! That sounds truly adventurous! And I'm SO happy for you that you and your birding friends had so much joy. I'm eagerly awaiting your travelogue!
ReplyDeleteAll the best from Edi and me! 😘❣️
Hello David!
ReplyDeleteWow
I can't wait to see your reports and photos from Colombia. It was certainly an extraordinary trip.
Best regards:)
Fijn dat jullie zo konden genieten David.
ReplyDeleteIk ben heel benieuwd naar de foto's.
Groetjes Tinie
Welcome home, and it sounds like another very successful trip. I am looking forward to seeing your photos and reading all about your time in Columbia.
ReplyDeleteHola David. Esperando tu visión de tan estupendo viaje. Nada mejor que guardar esos recuerdos con amigos y disfrutando de lo gusta.
ReplyDeleteBuena semana.
Un abrazo.