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Sledger 
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Dickenson can marry my mother-in-law ! Joined: 08 August 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 15694 |
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 Topic: Natural HistoryPosted: 04 May 2011 at 6:23am |
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Yep , the Caribbean Islands are stunning , as are the people - just a pity they've no cricketers !
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Mental disintegration works for me !!
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spin wizard
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The world’s next great spinner Joined: 21 January 2006 Location: Saint Vincent Posts: 9453 |
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Posted: 29 April 2011 at 2:40pm |
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Haha, mate, their are many things you can't enjoy in the Caribbean, like cheap cricket gears like you could get in Pakistan but our nature is very superb - I'll gladly take it over those other stuff. I don't ever have plans to migrate away from the Islands, quite peaceful and superb beauty to keep you going.
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In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage.
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vote4peace
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Posted: 29 April 2011 at 2:36pm |
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Ah everytime I see those caribbean beaches spin, I swear I just wanna pack my bag and leave. Wish life was that simple.
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I distrust a camel.. and anyone else who can go a week without a drink.
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spin wizard
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Posted: 29 April 2011 at 2:32pm |
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I am a big fan of nature but here in the Islands we main have to enjoy it in terms of scenery more than wildlife. Our Islands are majestically beautiful with terrific white sand beachers and calm waters on the sides thare meet the Caribbean sea. Here are 2 photos of probably the most lovely beach in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotos-g147386-d148225-Salt_Whistle_Bay-Mayreau_St_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines.html#1109670 & http://www.saltwhistlebay.com/images/aereal1.jpg - I'm afraid waters can't be more crystal clear than what you see here.
About variety of Animals, the Islands doesn't have much. Nothing dangerous to worry about, the snakes aren't poison and they probably only get to 6 feet the most. There is hardly any sharks about to worry about (Sand sharks are here but they are harmless) although in Bahamas I think there are Caribbean Reef Sharks but they seem to do no harm to people. No sign of Tigers or Crocodile, Giraffes etc here in the Caribbean. You'll find deadly snakes though in Trinidad and Guyana.
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Mikey
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Posted: 29 April 2011 at 8:57am |
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There's an open safari type zoo near Werribee in Victoria, got to see all the African animals on a Jeep. Was quite fantastic! Can't wait to go to SA!
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Sledger
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Posted: 29 April 2011 at 8:54am |
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I love rhinos as well zuhair , huge and not the brightest of animals - a bit like some of my pals !
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Mikey
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Posted: 29 April 2011 at 8:49am |
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I do a fair bit of fishing over here in Perth, North of the River if any one here is local. One thing about Perth though is that it's known to be one of the windiest cities in the world (up there with Wellington and Chicago). So it can be quite touch to fish. Other than that, wildlife is mostly limited to Australian fauna, as the climate is quite dry and arid.
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zuhair_abbasi
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Posted: 29 April 2011 at 7:40am |
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I am not as fortunate seldge. Although the wildlife does fascinate me a great deal, we do not have enough here in Pakistan. I do fish a lot though and that is fun. I have been to Sri Lanka and Nairobi natural parks. And that was the best time of my life. Still can't forget the sight of the big cats, elephants, rhinos etc.
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Sledger
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Posted: 29 April 2011 at 7:21am |
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Any of you out there in love with nature as I am ? Living in Africa really is a dream and my wife and I get away into the bush as often as we can. I was an avid birdwatcher as a kid in Cheshire and that has stayed with me throughout my life. Seeing a Martial Eagle take a steenbok in the Kruger National Park took my breath away , the power and speed of the strike killed the antelope instantly. The big cats and elephants are other favourites , in fact the entire animal kingdom does it for me !
Only last week Sir David Attenborough came to Cape Town to give a presentation on The Birds of Paradise. I queued for 2 hours and just managed to secure two tickets for myself and my missus. The talk was brilliant , at 85 or so , his vioce still captivates and to top it off I got to meet him! A more charming man you'd never meet and the stories of his 50-odd years in so many countries and cultures was mind blowing. Seeing Jimi Hendrix in 1970 was the only other experience that was as enjoyable - a fantastic evening. So do you get out there , maybe just for the fresh air , to chill out , to fish maybe ( I do a bit of that too) - does the world's amazing wildlife give you the same buzz as it does me ? |
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