Comments on: The Australian Aboriginal Tent Embassy: The World’s Longest Protest

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:46:55 +0000

Thanks, Simon! I was in Alice Springs too (but not Uluru or King’s Canyon – Alice Springs was a day stop while I rode The Ghan train from Darwin to Adelaide).
I later did some work in outdoor education where I had a chance to meet some Aboriginal Aunties who were very cool, and had a lot to offer in terms of their knowledge of nature and the land.

By: Simon Oram

Simon Oram — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:06:37 +0000

Excellent article! I was fascinated by the Aboriginal people and their history during my visit to Australia, I spent some time in Alice Springs, and then obviously onto Uluru and Kings Canyon. This really explains and emphasises their struggle to get recognition in ‘their’ country!

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:17:59 +0000

Well OWS they are all over the world now. Worlds oldest civilization, the worlds newest idea, irony.

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Sun, 16 May 2010 21:59:31 +0000

@Mary – Thanks! I think that some of the best travel adventures are the ones we can’t plan. This was one of them!

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 15 May 2010 16:07:13 +0000

Stumbled across this article and really loved it! It’s great that accidentally running across a “campground” turned into a whole day of learning and inspiration. Your story was unique and fascinating! Thanks for writing it.

By: Donna Brown

Donna Brown — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:29:15 +0000

I don’t know When it is comes true but it will be I waiting for that 🙂

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:52:11 +0000

@Donna – Thanks for your comment. As with so many aboriginal cultures around the world, they’ve gotten a “bum deal” to be sure!

By: Donna Brown

Donna Brown — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:35:48 +0000

This is nice post about aboriginal Australians. They are not treating well in Australia.

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:23:16 +0000

@Liz – What a beautiful comment – thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the story. I also enjoy being brutally honest with both myself and my readers – I think it creates a deeper connection and reading experience. After all – we are all only human…

By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:14:59 +0000

Interesting story, and really well told by giving a face to an enduring cause. I have long been aware of the plight of Australia’s indigenous people, but somehow, reading this, it feels a little more real. I also appreciated the blatant honesty and humanness you exhibited in your initial perception of Sheralee, as well as the recognition that thoughts like those have fueled hundreds of years of oppression, and worse. Thank you for sharing.