Guest guest Posted December 19, 2002 Report Share Posted December 19, 2002 My sister in , its ok to use the word "Abo" in a friendly way when conversing with people who understand you and know you well. Please remember not to say "Abo" to an Aborignal person - some of them may take GREAT offence. You see, "white" Ocker Aussies use this word (short form) in a denigrating way. Sincere thanks for inviting me to come along with you to "Dreamland". You're really sweet... But I'm too old now to make the trip. More than 10 years ago I went across the Nullarbor Desert.. There were many Aboriginal Settlements along the way but you need permission to enter some of these places. Its a long story...... Anyway, Alice Springs (and Ayers Rock, the "heart" of Australia) is freely accessible to everybody. To go there would be going to Australia's Dreamland Heart. You can climb up to the top of Ayers Rock. There are guides to take you up there along with other people. There are camels outside Alice Springs and many friendly Aboriginals who will show you their beautiful artworks and other things, share Dreamtime stories with you and maybe invite you to join one of their ceremonies. Whatever you do, don't go to the casino in Alice Springs!!!!!! But if luck has it and I have the energy when you are ready to visit your Aboriginal Forefathers, yes we both will be the "Nightmares" created by the Aboriginal Man that Craig met. Alternatively, there are other Aboriginal places in Australia where visitors can go, such as in Darwin, Queensland and some of the islands like Thursday Island, Palm Island, etc. Back to the desert:: Yes, travelling across a desert is a phenomenal experience and one could die there in the middle of nowhere. We will need a roadworthy 4-wheel drive, carry petrol and camping gear, food and water supplies, must be good drivers, be ready for HOT temperatures in the day and COLD temperatures at night. There are few "truck stops", pubs, resthouses and petrol stations in between the long road. You are right, this kind of travel is extremely humbling and takes the Ego away. After one comes out alive of the desert, one becomes a changed person. I wasn't spiritual at the time either. Your Zy with kangaroo hugs, Sy "aqesa <aqesa >" <aqesa > wrote: hahahaha Zy!!!! take that oil off!!!! its sticky!!Hey by the way, you know I am half aussie and I am sure half abo aswell..I have to go to Dreamland I promess one day I will go and it would be a pleasure to meet you, perhaps then we can all go to see our aboriginal fathers???My boyfriend Craig, also australian, he once had a dream where he was in a cave with an aboriginal man, the aboriginal said that Craig was a dream created by this aboriginal...I am sure if we go there and find the man he will say Oh lord...here come the two authentic NIGHTMARES I HAVE CREATED!LOL!!!Sounds a fantastic trip that I have in heart-mind to realize some day not very far off...Koala hugs!BarbaraPs I love the desert. I feel I´m a bedouin woman-man...I use to travel quite a bit on the Saharan desert...an incredible experience where you realize how tinny we are as humans and how powerful is Mother Nature. Its an excellent trip for the ego! LOL you melt the ego! We should create a travel company called: Melt-the-ego.com and take people to the desert...for me it has been the most spiritual experiences in my life althought I wasn´t "spiritual" at that time .... Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2002 Report Share Posted December 21, 2002 Hey Sister..I thought you were a brother! I had to check your id to realise the basic truth of your sexuality LOL!!!! Yes, I understand the sensibilities that may be hurt if we use the word "Abo". My australian part comes from my mother, she was anglosaxon (she died in 1977) not aboriginal but this doesn´t trully matter. Having realised the great wisdom african people have, I can imagine aswell the tremendous wisdom that the aboriginals have aswell. This is why I call them fathers, out of total and loving respect. Don´t tell me you are out of age or energy cause I don´t believe a single word you are typing ein??? We´ll speak about that once the time comes! No casino I promess you! I don´t like gambling! I only gamble in life, taking risks for good goals not for green paper...lol All the best Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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