Could of course take the boat. I read that Mt Gamalama is erupting (or has been) on Ternate at the moment and there are terrible floods...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called MOrotai ISland // Trip Advise // Travel Buddies in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
9 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Inappetate/inappetent(ant) in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
Thanks nutrax, I knew you'd know the answer! The vet was referring to himself but, as he is a vet, can be forgiven for using that term, I...
20 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Effect of Greece's financial crisis on backpacking in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
#13 Too much politics, methinks, so I decline to further the debate.
22 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Effect of Greece's financial crisis on backpacking in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
They can't sell their country, no-one wants to buy it
22 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Effect of Greece's financial crisis on backpacking in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Petrol is now more expensive than in UK, too!
22 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Effect of Greece's financial crisis on backpacking in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Meals have increased in price due to, as Mariha says, various extra taxes - 23% VAT now ! Increased costs for restauranteurs as fuel...
22 days ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Inappetate/inappetent(ant) in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
I went to the vet's with my dog recently. The vet was South African (which may be relevant). He told me that when he last had food...
22 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Jeremy Clarkson! in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Yes, I rather like him too. I am disappointed, however, that he has caved in and apologised for his personal views on public service...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called obervation in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
I have spent some long periods of time on a small Indonesian island in the Moluccas. You seldom see anyone reading there, either, and most...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Taking it slow in Delphi in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Taking it slow in Delphi? Absolutely splendid idea. Don't bother with Arachova or anywhere else instead if you really are the sort of...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called It's Greek to me in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
I have a little Greek (pretty feeble) - can't think how Maroulis got into Malaka. Malaka (stress on the ak, as stated above - malakas will...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called UK gap year in your late 20s in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
"work as a legal secretary" - I see the poster says she is a lawyer but nothing about secretarial skills! Not sure legal offices would...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is hitchhiking a good idea? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
I've occasionally done this in rural Greece when the bus has gone for the day. The locals are very unkeen to pick up foreigners, in my...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Excited, but after reading posts a bit Nervous! in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Whoops, should have said "offending" not "insulting" (just for accuracy)
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Excited, but after reading posts a bit Nervous! in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Drakop - I have replied to your pm to me (same message as above) - you are overreacting - your response certainly sounded like an...
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