"OUR World, my place!!!" Wafro's Profile

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  hunterV Jan 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM Report Abuse

  Ian, happy New Year 2012 to you!~

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  paolodecastro Dec 28, 2011 at 4:43 PM Report Abuse

  moretravels to you my friend this coming year......happy new year..:)

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  JoxParadise Dec 24, 2011 at 5:32 AM Report Abuse

  Happy Holidays to you and yours. :)

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  Odinnthor Dec 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM Report Abuse

  Hey Ian, Thanks for the B-Day wishes my friend! Have a great Holiday Season as well. Respect........Erik

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  lpfaye Dec 14, 2011 at 4:11 PM Report Abuse

  
  Re: Solo woman traveler has concerns...
  Posted: Wed December 14, 2011 07:05 PM EST
  Hi Ian - lpfaye here. You posted a reply to my "Solo woman traveler has concerns" question. Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I also replied to Cathy (see below) who you also addressed in your reply to me. (This way I don't have to repeat myself too much.) In any case - after Googling Uganda I see that they are having trouble with terrorist activity from extremist organizations (al-Shabaab). It also specifically states that solo women travelers are at risk for violence. So now I'm thinking that Uganda may not be such a good alternative to Cameroon after all.
  But I am very interested in your suggestion of renting a car with a driver to accompany me on my journey. That sounds like a great idea, and may be the solution to my concerns. I've tried Googling the possibilities for finding such an arrangement, but I'm not quite sure how to decipher the results. Can you recommend a specific company, or place to look for renting a car & driver.
  Thank you so much for your time & consideration in addressing my post.
  All best, Lynn Paula
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  lpfaye Dec '11
  Hi Cathy - lpfaye here. You posted a reply to my "Solo woman traveler has concerns" question. Thank you so much for your thoughtful, interesting reply - it was in fact very helpful. Although I must say Ian's comments about Cameroon next to your comments are a bit confusing - but you both have given me a lot to consider.
  To answer your question, I have only traveled in peaceful African countries (South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe (a little), Kenya (before the violence started), and Senegal. I have always traveled alone, with only a general, flexible game plane - playing it by ear. (Never an organized tour - unless it was a day trip.) I don't know anyone in Cameroon, and I do not speak French. All that, (and taking into account my age) does seem to set me up as an easy target. Especially since you (a much younger & much more seasoned African traveler) would not travel alone in Cameroon as a tourist. But Uganda is a very interesting suggestion. I had no idea that it was a more traveler-friendly country! And it would meet my general criteria for the type of place I'd like to visit, so that is definitely something I will consider & investigate.
  The other thing I will consider is Ian's suggestion for Cameroon of renting a car with a driver (and I'd stick to the western provinces).
  All-in-all both your & Ian's comments have been extremely helpful, and I truly appreciate all of the feedback. It was very nice of you to consider my question so sincerely, and to volunteer so much insight re my concerns.
  Thank you. All best. Lynn Paula

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  angiebabe Dec 9, 2011 at 6:30 PM Report Abuse

  Belated Birthday wishes...just found your home page now and awesome travels here! definitely have to come back and see more of your Africa travels here! All the best PS thanks so much for visiting my Marrakech and Burundi pages - if you need any help with your upcoming Maroc trip please feel free to let me know!

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  evaanna Nov 25, 2011 at 1:12 PM Report Abuse

  Many Happy Returns, Ian! And many wonderful travels in the years to come!

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  iamivyleague Nov 25, 2011 at 4:40 AM Report Abuse

  Happy Birthday! cheers! :)

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  mehulraj Nov 25, 2011 at 4:25 AM Report Abuse

  happy birthday

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  pieter_jan_v Nov 25, 2011 at 3:59 AM Report Abuse

  Ian, Happy Birthday. PJ