Recent content by HumphreyBear

One of the few threads that brings me back here, it is great to see you still out doing what you designed this beast to do. And thanks for sharing.

Great post Iain, thanks for the trip report and the great detailed summary. x2 on the details on the boat. How small does it pack down to? Cheers, Humph.

Eh?? When have we been on a trail together...?? Oooohhhh.... (j/k)

Subscribed. Good luck with the trip. Great photos - a beautiful model/muse in an amazing backdrop. And a Defender! What's not to like. I look forward to following your trip. Humphrey

You absolutely are turning me green with envy. So good to see the vehicle out getting so well used, and such beautiful photos. I must ask, were these guys all naughty and getting punished? ;)

This is likely to have been produced a year or two ago when there was a push to ban bullbars in Australia for 'pedestrian safety' concerns. There is a lone guy who operates the "Pedestrian Safety Council" or somesuch similar named organisation over here and whenever the morning TV shows need a...

Well, I'm further through the book by now - worth the extra dollars, I hope they go to your beer fund.

Hi Helen, Very glad to see you are off on an adventure again, I look forward to following your progress here and on your blog. I bought your book on Africa this morning and have been reading it all day, you have such a great turn of phrase. I recommend it (Desert Snow) to anyone else on here...

I'm loving your reports, sounds like a great time! Thank you - I will continue to enjoy them. Humph

Thanks Otiswesty - they've all arrived safe and sound in Aus. Can I also thank you for the effort you put into wrapping them, the box was a little beaten in transport, but the magazines were perfectly protected thanks to the effort you put into the internal packaging. Much appreciated - now to...

Sensational shot! Beautiful composition, lovely light on the wings, great backdrop and exposure on the water to focus the eye to the foreground, and a priceless expression on the fish! Well done, sir.

:lurk: Subscribed and looking forward to reading your report.

Are you trying to start another international incident, Mr Blue?? Hmmm? I mean its obvious... Pommy colonies (plus Japan!) all drive on the correct side of the road, all the rest of you merely drive on the right side.:victory: The 'Bear

But... For those considering going, I've been there a couple of times and there are obviously people on the Portal living there. Don't let these stories dissuade you, one of the most beautiful and welcoming countries I've ever been to, you just have to be careful and conscious of...

Is this really thought to be for 'spying' or simply for ransom? When I was there a few years ago two other younger Germans we taken from a bus after they left our hostel in Cali. The story going around at the time was that if the men holding up your bus asked for your passport and pulled out a...