Monday, 24 January 2011

It was 40 years ago !

It was 40 years ago today I left on my first asignment for Red Cross. We spent some days in Singapore getting to know the Singapore Red Cross, led by Secretary General  Nancy Chong. This was where we had our logistics base for an IDP programme in Binh Dinh province.
The stamp in my passport shows at the top right corner, we arrived in Vietnam on 30 January, 1971.

The passport also shows a younger man. bright-eyed, off to see the world.

Here is the 1971 New Zealand Red Cross Refugee Welfare team. From left, Simon Evans, Bob McKerrow, Adrian Lattimore and Peter Barnes. Note the uniforms ! Should we bring them back ?
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12 comments:

  1. Ruahines24 January 2011 at 20:54

    Kia ora Bob,
    Congratulations. You cut a pretty dahing figure in those khakis. Here's to the next 40.
    Cheers,
    Robb

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  2. Bob McKerrow - Wayfarer24 January 2011 at 23:39

    Thanks Robb, Let's bring back the Khaki uniforms !

    The next 40 will be interesting but a climb together in the Rushines is a must.

    Kia Kaha.

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  3. Donald25 January 2011 at 01:10

    Well done Bob. Quite a milestone to be very proud of.

    Yes, khakis, but you'd need to go the whole way and have old Land Rovers too!

    Cheers

    Donald

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  4. Bob McKerrow - Wayfarer25 January 2011 at 03:56

    Thanks Donald. Khaki uniforms and old Landrovers. I will have you now I travelled with a Landrover to the flood affected areas up north last week.

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  5. Ruahines25 January 2011 at 16:27

    Kia ora Bob,
    That would be delightful! I am sure Pete would be to join the group, and we could Donald and Jamie along as well. I'd like to be around that fire!
    Saw your comment in The Listener - good stuff.
    Cheer,
    Robb

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  6. Bob McKerrow - Wayfarer25 January 2011 at 19:00

    Kia Ora Robb

    It would be wonderful to get out with such a group. What a trip that would be. David Lomas, Listener editor, is currently working on an article about 40 years so it should be out in a few weeks.

    Bob

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  7. Marja26 January 2011 at 01:07

    Wow you already going back 40 years. Smart photo from when you were young and yes bring back these uniforms

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  8. Bob McKerrow - Wayfarer26 January 2011 at 03:54

    Thanks Marja. I am pleased you like the uniforms.

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  9. Anjana Dayal de Prewitt (Gudia)26 January 2011 at 04:08

    Congratulations for very fruitful 40 years! All the best for your future endeavors. Joe and Anj

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