I agree with palindroma, they don't look like Roma. They look more like Pavees (Irish Travellers) which are as distinct a group from the...
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I’ve explored over 60 countries in the last 20+ years and look for unique experiences. I love languages and speak Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Indonesian, and German to varying degrees. SCUBA is a favorite pastlimes of mine. This past year I decided to move my passion for photography to the professional level by entering the wedding market, and will soon expand into the stock photography market.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Gypsies in the Your Choice Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Palindromes = semordnilap in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
On this same topic, what would you call words that are spelled the same way when flipped upside down such as "SWIMS"? Or, those that change...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Being American In Morocco in the Africa Branch
Excellent responses. Thanks for putting my mind at ease....
about 20 hours ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Road from Djibouti City to Lac Assal -- crowded? Traffic? in the Africa Branch
I would still recommend a 4wd because there is a section of the road (it might be just passed the turnoff where the road can't ever be...
about 21 hours ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Road from Djibouti City to Lac Assal -- crowded? Traffic? in the Africa Branch
I don't remember anything about signage, but the road is paved, a turn to your left somewhere after the bay you'll see on your right, it...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Being American In Morocco in the Africa Branch
My couchsurfing contact in Morocco suggested that I pretend to be Canadian or Australian since Moroccans can't distinguish accents and...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera in the Africa Branch
For anyone who might be curious, I finally go through to someone who knows the area, so here are his comments and the answer to my...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called English language difference in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
My gut feelings is that it is a northeastern way of speaking. I think I heard it more growing up in NJ & NYC than down here in Florida....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called English language difference in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
There are limits to any changes a language can handle without it changing into another language. If you are a Spaniard, you should be...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Traveling solo, seeking good photos on a budget! Where to? in the Wildlife & Nature Branch
Leafsurfer,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called English language difference in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
ZenkyuMaestro,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called English language difference in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
Chucho,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called English language difference in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
You might hear it said that way - though I agree with mazgringo's interpretation. However, no 'educated' American would write it that way. ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called HoneyMoon in Morocco - Marrakesh & Agadir in the Africa Branch
Truman, be true man. I feel like Tompot's press agent, but he didn't call the whole country despicable - just that area. ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Prices of flights from the US to South Africa. in the Africa Branch
Hey Dambo,...
4 days ago
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