Friday, December 12, 2025

Back Home from Colombia

     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.


     More to follow!
David M. Gascoigne,
David M. Gascoigne,

I'm a life long birder. My interests are birds, nature, reading, books, outdoors, travel, food and wine.

50 comments:

  1. ...I'm glad that you had a great time.

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  2. David, 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.
    I wish you all the best! Éva

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    1. Lots of pictures to download, but I hope to get to them soon.

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  3. Hari OM
    There 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

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  4. :-))) Wow...can't wait to hear more about this wonderful trip!

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  5. It sounds like you had a great trip, David. I can't wait to see all the pictures you took.
    Hugs and kisses, Marit

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  6. thanks 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

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    1. It’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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  7. Hi David,
    I can't wait for more info about this trip. It sounds very good!
    Happy weekend,
    Regards Maria

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  8. To Colombia That sounds exciting Looks like a nice bunch of people and I am looking forwards to your photos

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  9. I 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.

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  10. Oh, great! I'm glad to hear you're having a great time!

    Gros bisous °º✿
    º° ✿♥ ♫° ·.

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  11. Olit/te Kolumbiassa - mahtava matka, josta kuulemme (=luemme) myöhemmin.

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  12. Hi David,
    I'm curious about the photos of the birds in Colombia.
    Have a great weekend.
    Best regards Irma

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  13. Great to have a bunch of friends to flee the cold weather !
    Must be an interesting trip in Colombia !
    Anxious to see your photos !
    Have a cozy weekend !
    Bisous
    Anna

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  14. 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.

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  15. Ahhhh, looks like a nice warm diversion from the cool weather of the north! I bet you all had great adventures!

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  16. You must have had an interesting and memorable, enjoyable trip! I’m looking forward to seeing the pictures!

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  17. Glad to hear that your trip was a success. Looking forward to seeing and reading your results.

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  18. Welcome home. Waiting to see what you saw.

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  19. Looks like a great group of people to go birding with. Glad you had a good time.

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  20. i fiugred you were somewhere! Can't wait to hear more!

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  21. Welcome back.
    Pleased 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

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  22. I look forward to hearing about your adventures!

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  23. Welcome back and looking forward to the photos. It's even better you had a wonderful time.

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  24. Look forward to hearing more about it.

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  25. Hi 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

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  26. WOW, 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!
    All the best from Edi and me! 😘❣️

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  27. Hello David!
    Wow
    I can't wait to see your reports and photos from Colombia. It was certainly an extraordinary trip.
    Best regards:)

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  28. Fijn dat jullie zo konden genieten David.
    Ik ben heel benieuwd naar de foto's.
    Groetjes Tinie

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  29. 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.

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  30. Hola David. Esperando tu visión de tan estupendo viaje. Nada mejor que guardar esos recuerdos con amigos y disfrutando de lo gusta.
    Buena semana.
    Un abrazo.

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  31. Hello David, thank you for your comment today! I leave mine here because this post is especially interesting, promising many fabulously beautiful photos and stories to come. I try to manage to read them even though recently I have tried to spend less time online.
    I wish you and yours a peaceful and pleasant festive season.

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  32. What a wonderful adventure! I can't wait to hear more.

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  33. I so loathe travel, but enjoy you and your birds!

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  34. that was a nice teaser ... waiting

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  35. Estoy deseando ver los reportajes de Colombia. Abrazos querido amigo David.

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  36. Hello David, great you had another trip to the tropics in Columbia. Can not wait to see the photos of birds and perhaps some other animals you all encountered.
    Warm regards,
    Roos

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  37. Another wonderful birding trip. I look forward to all the bird pictures (and more). Hugs - Carola

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  38. It's great that you're back. Now we're excited to see how many wonderful photos you've taken.

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  39. Desde Béjar os deseamos una buena Navidad. Miriam David, que paséis buenas fiestas. Y un gran año 2026. Seguimos.
    🤗 🤗〰〰💞
    Laura.

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  40. Glad to hear the trip was a success. Looking forward to the upcoming posts!

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  41. Well, I'm jealous! (The comment above about safety in Columbia versus in the US is deeply sad)
    Hope all is well, and that you have a great Christmas.
    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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