tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27459292.post4803726906924538195..comments2023-07-09T00:50:33.320+09:30Comments on Through Balanda Eyes: Visit and fellowship in ArnhemlandDavid Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06041580123414270092noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27459292.post-41473587484339931582015-12-22T09:18:42.552+09:302015-12-22T09:18:42.552+09:30Peter I should probably respond to your questions ...Peter I should probably respond to your questions privately. You can email me at davidfntau@yahoo.com<br /><br />I'll delete this comment in one day, or after receiving your email.<br /><br />DavidDavid Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06041580123414270092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27459292.post-77424017137747742122015-12-21T19:08:30.721+09:302015-12-21T19:08:30.721+09:30Oh, I'm sad to hear he's gone. He was a re...Oh, I'm sad to hear he's gone. He was a really good man and was always there pulling hard for his people. His lovely wife worked in our office at Milingimbi. We were poison cousins but she was cool about that and would try to teach me language. A hopless task I'm afraid. Tell me David, did you meet their daughter Heather and, if so, how was she doing? I did go back to Arnhem land a couple of times but sadly didn't have the heart to spend time with my adopted family there on the island. It was shortly after my wife had died at a young age and the memories of our time there were still too raw. Any info would be appreciated. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923699157556188764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27459292.post-85389469109121176312015-12-21T14:32:38.666+09:302015-12-21T14:32:38.666+09:30Hi Peter,
Thanks for your comment,
Sadly the man...Hi Peter,<br /><br />Thanks for your comment,<br /><br />Sadly the man I spoke about in this post has passed away. If you were close with him I am sorry that you are finding out this way. Please allow me some time to adjust the post respectfully.<br /><br />David Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06041580123414270092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27459292.post-29593659597461342942015-12-20T12:28:08.148+09:302015-12-20T12:28:08.148+09:30Such a great place. Was there for only 2.5 years, ...Such a great place. Was there for only 2.5 years, flying for mission aviation (MAF) but have such good memories of that time. Not too many Balanda kids grew up there which is kind of a shame. Awesome to see Bilanya still going strong there. Did you know him at all?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923699157556188764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27459292.post-84285372655453942572011-02-27T13:44:12.978+09:302011-02-27T13:44:12.978+09:30Hi Amaria,
Yes like all small communities I suppos...Hi Amaria,<br />Yes like all small communities I suppose they have their ups and downs but I have had some very nice times visiting Milingimbi. <br /><br />Unfortunately buildings like the church have become somewhat run down but there are moves afoot to restore the church. The stained window may even get some attention.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment.David Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06041580123414270092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27459292.post-26682598844285631042011-02-27T11:50:37.108+09:302011-02-27T11:50:37.108+09:30I stumbled on this post by accident, and was reall...I stumbled on this post by accident, and was really glad to find it! I lived in Milingimbi when I was little and am glad that the place that holds so many happy childhood memories (including that stained-glass window!) continues to be a happy place.Amariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221519090883749240noreply@blogger.com