tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817474337710674147.post333106988212591221..comments2023-07-02T03:03:10.598-07:00Comments on JTrek: The Craze Must Be GodlyJoel R. Putnamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08521823527897494541noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817474337710674147.post-58629306667802398642010-01-25T17:53:53.862-08:002010-01-25T17:53:53.862-08:00Interesting that the feast of Epiphany in the East...Interesting that the feast of Epiphany in the Eastern church celebrates the baptism and in the west is about the arrival of the Magi. Looking things up that you reference in your travels has expanded my knowledge on a number of points. Thank you. <br /><br />Sorry the theft spoiled some of the festival for you. Perhaps having "a lot less respect" for those in actual religious celebration is unwarranted? But understandable that being under seige from pickpockets would tend to be distracting and make the experience seem shabby rather than transcendent or as interesting. As you say, gatherings of any large number must be wonderful for pickpocket business. Most religions take a dim view of theft so I doubt the religiosity of the thieves. Makes me think of your descriptions of Rio during Mardi Gras. I'm glad you didn't lose your notebook which I presume had notes you needed. Is Timkat pronounced as it looks? I will look it up. Enjoy using the ancient technologies for awhile (film). Good luck with the ongoing travel. lv,Anonymom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817474337710674147.post-78579547442284321102010-01-22T14:22:11.460-08:002010-01-22T14:22:11.460-08:00Oh man that bites. I am glad you got to see Timkat...Oh man that bites. I am glad you got to see Timkat at least - when I passed through there, they were still about a month away and I distinctly remember wondering what it would be like and who the lucky travelers would be that would be in the area at the time.<br /><br />It may not make up for the lost camera, but you can't buy another Timkat in Kenya.<br /><br />Oh, and make sure you have a roll or two of film spare before you get on the cattle truck from Moyale to Isiolo. You will love the scenery.Richardhttp://www.wheretheroadgoes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817474337710674147.post-20989083425988671742010-01-22T14:13:50.500-08:002010-01-22T14:13:50.500-08:00The last sentence is true, but it also doesn't...The last sentence is true, but it also doesn't make it any better that you had your camera stolen. Sorry to hear about that. <br /><br />That said, it does sound like Ethiopia is a very interesting place to visit.Philip Styrthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228396161824383610noreply@blogger.com