mtbrider24

About me

I am an architect with a photography addiction! I like to wander, wonder, and photograph everyday life in search of simplicity amid the chaos. I’m currently wandering in Africa.

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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called East to South African beaches travel companion . in the Travel Companions Branch

    If absolutely necessary, I might be able to get an IPod in Nairobi by the time you arrive but not sure about getting it fully loaded. My...
    9 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called East to South African beaches travel companion . in the Travel Companions Branch

    That sounds like an awesome time! I may be interested....and I have everything you mentioned except a loaded IPod. Would like to know more....
    9 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Marrakech in sep. in the Africa Branch

    Do you mean Zagora? I was in Marrakech last month and went to Merzouga to do the same thing. I came from the opposite direction so went to...
    9 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called traveling solo sept 28th until oct 23 kenya tanzania and diving and train in the Travel Companions Branch

    Hi Helen - I am going to be in Kenya during the same time you are and am interested in doing some of the same things. I will be in Mali for...
    9 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called a week during ramadan in the Africa Branch

    lordofmeesi - also, just so you know....traveling during the HOT month of August, local buses probably and more than likely won't have A/C...
    10 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Last minute alone in Morrocco in the Africa Branch

    I could also say the Atlas Mountains WEREN'T visible or were just barely visible due to the heat, humidity, dirty air or what ever. Just...
    10 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called a week during ramadan in the Africa Branch

    Was just in Morocco for two months and agree with David....
    10 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Last minute alone in Morrocco in the Africa Branch

    I just spent two months in Morocco...had plenty of time to do things on my own and didn't hire a tour company. I can't recommend any since...
    10 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kenya/Uganda/Rwanda travel buddy in the Africa Branch

    Sorry Rich, you're a little ahead of me....I would like to do something similar but won't be in Kenya until early September. How long will...
    10 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ghana visa for US citzen in the Africa Branch

    Thanks Kira. Was here in Mali only three days and got swindled. Didn't realize it until I was right smack in the middle of nowhere without...
    10 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ghana - Basic Itinerary Help in the Africa Branch

    Thanks Mark. That little "fine print" on the application made me nervous about losing a fee on upwards of $100 USD depending on country. I...
    10 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ghana - Basic Itinerary Help in the Africa Branch

    Easy Mark - I'm just reading what others post and describing my own experience. It's not a pissing contest and I think all information is...
    10 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ghana visa for US citzen in the Africa Branch

    Thanks Kira. I understand and have experienced some great hospitality along the way too. I've been weaving in and out of touristed and...
    10 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ghana - Basic Itinerary Help in the Africa Branch

    Absolutely. You may want to check to see if the embassy is still there sooner than later. I tried to contact them a couple weeks ago and...
    10 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ghana visa for US citzen in the Africa Branch

    "Sometimes I feel that people think I put out mis-information for the fun of it...
    10 months ago

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  • Country United States
  • Website http://www.helgothphoto.com
  • Languages english only at the moment
  • Interests photography, architecture, skiing, cycling, stimulating converstation
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