Category Archives: Rhino Nifty

Wanderlust

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Mr. Ibn Battuta (b.1304) was a Moroccan Muslim who spent 40 years exploring the medieval Islamic world of his time. He went to Mecca 7 times during his lifetime, and many other places as well.

At that time it was investigation by the seat of the pants. He explored, travelled, and geographized. And got on boats! He wrote a book called ‘The Travels’.

Had Mr. Ibn Battuta lacked an Inner Rhino, We wonder what might have become of him. Curiosity is hard on cats, but it often helps Rhinos thrive. Case in point, yes?

Musicale

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Mr. Franz Liszt (1811-1886) composed the Hungarian Rhapsody #2 in 1847. It was presented both as a piano piece, and an orchestral work.

Rhinos like both versions, and often hum the HR#2 when We get the chance. So that makes it piano, orchestra, and hummer.

It’s on YouTube, in case you want a refresher. Mighty vivacious, that’s what We say.

Scattered Clouds

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For those of you who plan to be at the Chitwan National Park tomorrow, the weather looks to be temperate. January is a dry month in Nepal, so leave your umbrella at home.

Your Inner Rhino has worldwide sources of information.

While in the area, you may like to look at Mount Everest, but We do not recommend climbing it. It is slippery, and there is no air at the top. Need We say more?

Up Time

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The Staff of Your Inner Rhino is back, transformed by a bit of leisure. What happened to the T-shirt We cannot say.

We have kept the balloon as a souvenir (see: ‘Down Time’ below), at least in spirit.

Much easier than trying to find it later and repair it, right?