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Dr Russell Jones

@russjoneswrites.bsky.social

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Writer in Edinburgh, Scotland. Books. Food. Dogs. https://linktr.ee/russjoneswrites

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 3h

Met this chap at Arusha natural history museum today. He's apparently about 200 years old and seems quite spritely for his age.

Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 3h

Our last night in Tanzania. Our "villa" is near a church and I'm sure they've been singing the same song (loud enough for all locals to hear) for 15mins or more.

Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 6h

I'm not sure what the angle/, intention is on this name. Assuming it's not positive though

Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 13h

On YouTube (watching a food video) I just got advertised ai prn that could replicate my ex or colleagues. That's so creepy.

Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 13h

They are cunning

Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 13h

Naughty*

Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 13h

True but maybe we need kindness... Once the natty humans have been put outside to think about their actions?

Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 13h

Intriguing. I also saw an Obama Butcher.

Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 23h

Humans have had their chance. Now it's the turn of the dogs.

Yes?
No?
Cats?

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1d

Ah the sanctuary and sanctity of the "peaceful retreat" Tanzanian villa has been broken -- the Americans have arrived. Why so loud, good people, why?

I know it's a tired discussion and a stereotype, but this time is true.

Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1d

Dream big.

Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1d

The people in Tanzania have to be some of the nicest I've ever met. So many people say hello, give me a first bump, smile. Maybe even drop me a compliment on my beard. No agenda (that I'm aware of), just being genuinely pleasant.

Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1d

Pretty sure I won this part of my dance-off with the maasai tribesmen... Maybe.

Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 2d

Our safari trip has come to an end, although we have two days left to relax and explore around our final hotel. Today we had a dance competition with a maasai tribe (video to follow), bought a piece of art and ate the best food of the trip. I finally found great Tanzanian food!

Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 2d

Agreed, I love that too

Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 3d

Hadn't thought of that!

Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 3d

My sense of humour has been a bit hit or miss with the locals here. Not like at home, where everybody thinks I'm hilarious

Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 3d

What's one less obvious thing that you enjoy about traveling?

I really like saying hello and waving back to local kids (for whom, in more remote places usually, seeing a hairy white guy is rare)