June 18, 2012

An encounter with Romas on the desert road

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Jun 18, 2012 9:00:43 AM | East Africa, Empire Road, Kenya

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David Campbell

And Mr Whelan.....What is wrong with a kilt ?? Hope you are having a great time, your car looks as if it has just come out of the showroom but more importantly, this time next year you will be at Glastonbury.... with me..... where you will meet a most diverse and cultural conundrum on your doorstep !

Stay safe and enjoy

David

P.S still waiting on the Rockschool exam result for Ben. Will let you know when we get it !

Posted by: David Campbell | June 21, 2012 at 11:40 PM

Alan Whelan

True, I don't have to go traipsing through Africa to find exotic and fascinating people - I can go to Riley Avenue for that. Alan

Posted by: Alan Whelan | June 22, 2012 at 07:21 AM

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