• Full Name: Christine Kirby
  • DOB: February 6, 1955
  • Country: United States
  • Gender: Female
  • Biography:

    Born London England; was there 11 days, then on to Holland. Came to the States in 1962. Have lived and traveled all over the world. Married 36 years to the same wonderful man; two daughters, one dog. Have been living (on and off) in Atlanta, Georgia for almost 40 years.


    I enjoy learning about different cultures and customs. The more varied and in-depth, the better.


    My advice to myself and fellow travelers:


    If you ignore the customs, reject the food, fear the religion and avoid the people, you are like a stone thrown into the water. You get wet on the outside but you are never really part of the water.


    Happy trails!

  • Languages: English, some French (je comprend plus que je parle)
  • Favourite Places: Mt. Zion National Park, Nantahala River Gorge, Bryson City, NC, San Francisco, CA, Charleston, SC, Tybee Island/Thunderbolt/Savannah, GA
  • Interests: Travel, Cooking, Reading, Gardening, Hanging out w/ the family.

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  • 26th July

    • 8:24am

      posted a Message to Dumb Travel Moments

      Je ne parle pas Francais...

      Thinking myself quite confident, I spoke that "Oh so American French" and drew extreme laughter from my dining guests (my French cousins in Culoz). The waiter (in French) asked if I wanted anything else. I replied, "non merci, je suis plein." OK, all you Frenchies go ahead and laugh, but for the rest of you, I'll explain.
      Non merci means no thank you; Je suis means I am; plein means full. No thanks, i'm full......seemed right to me. However, plein (full) means full with child., as in pregnant.....but only when refering to barnyard animals. So, "would you like anything else?" was answered with "No thanks, this cow is pregnant."

  • 19th July

    • 4:42pm

      posted a Message to TRAVELLING IN INDIA

      I am fascinated with India.

      I don't know too much about individual cities or regions, but India as a whole fascinates me and I would like to learn more, especially relating to the various castes. I will stay in touch, follow your travels and experiences and hopefully gain some firsthand knowledge through you. Bon voyage!

    • 4:35pm

      posted a Message to my lonely group

      I'm in....

      Momentum seems to be building!