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Dave Melonakos
Добавлен 31 июл 2006
My wife and I love to travel to exotic locations, and we love being with family. Making videos of travel and family activities is a passion of mine. Often these two distinctions are blurred as family members join my wife and I on our travel adventures. Enjoy... and thanks for watching.
Return to Kool Park Pool June 2024
This 15-minute video highlights the fun the Melonakos-Mallett families enjoyed at Kool Park Pool in Hickory, NC. We went to the same pool in 2023 and couldn't wait to return. As you can see, the wait was worth it... Enjoy.
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Amazing India Part 8 of 8 Tadoba Nat'l Park
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We spent 21 days in India and were thrilled by all of the sights, sounds, fascinating religious ceremonies and wildlife safaris we experienced there. Part 8 of 8 in this series, in 13 minutes, covers our visit to Tadoba National Park. A two-hour drive south of Nagpur, this is the second location for tiger safaris. Enjoy... Intro Trailer 0:00 Skip Trailer/Lodge outside of Tadoba Nat'l Park 0:52 ...
Amazing India Part 7 of 8 Varanasi
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We spent 21 days in India and were thrilled by all of the sights, sounds, fascinating religious ceremonies and wildlife safaris we experienced there. Part 7 of 8 of this series, in 12 minutes, covers our visit to Varanasi. On the bank of the Ganges river, Varanasi it the most frequented locations for Hindu cremation ceremonies. Enjoy... Intro Trailer 0:00 Skip Trailer/Flight to Varanasi 0:52 Mo...
Amazing India Part 6 of 8 Rishikesh-Beatles Ashram
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We spent 21 days in India and were thrilled by all of the sights, sounds, fascinating religious ceremonies and wildlife safaris we experienced there. Part 6 of 8 of this series, in 17 minutes, covers our visit to Haridwar and Rishikesh. Rishikesh is especially known for the Beatles visit to an ashram there February 1968 and for being the birthplace of yoga. Enjoy... Intro Trailer 0:00 Skip Trai...
Amazing India Part 5 of 8 Amritsar-Golden Temple
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We spent 21 days in India and were thrilled by all of the sights, sounds, fascinating religious ceremonies and wildlife safaris we experienced there. Part 5 of 8 of this series, in 17 minutes, covers our visit to Amritsar in northeastern India. This is the home of the wonderful Sikh Golden Temple and many other sites. Enjoy... Intro Trailer 0:00 Skip Trailer 0:51 Martyr's Memorial 1:07 Golden T...
Amazing India Part 4 of 8 Taj Mahal
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We spent 21 days in India and were thrilled by all of the sights, sounds, fascinating religious ceremonies and wildlife safaris we experienced there. Part 4 of 8 of this series covers visit to the incomparable Taj Mahal in Agra, India. On the way to the Taj, we also stopped at the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri. Enjoy... Intro Trailer 0:00 Skip Trailer/Drive to Agra 0:51 Fatehpur Sikri (ancient...
Amazing India Part 3 of 8 Ranthambore Natl Park
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We spent 21 days in India and were thrilled by all of the sights, sounds, fascinating religious ceremonies and wildlife safaris we experienced there. Part 3 of 8 of this series covers our three safari drives at Ranthambore National Park. Included in this 8-minute video is the amazing sightings of five tigers a mother and her three cubs on a morning drive of day 2 and another sighting on the day...
Amazing India Part 2 of 8 Jaipur
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We spent 21 days in India and were thrilled by all of the sights, sounds, fascinating religious ceremonies and wildlife safaris we experienced there. Part 2 of 8 of this series covers our time touring Jaipur. This 13-minute video showcases the following locations: Intro Trailer 0:00 Drive from Delhi to Jaipur 0:51 Pink City Rickshaw tour of Jaipur 1:23 Pink Palace 3:27 Snake Charmer 3:51 Elepha...
Amazing India Part 1 of 8 Delhi
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We spent 21 days in India and were thrilled by all of the sights, sounds, fascinating religious ceremonies and wildlife safaris we experienced there. Part 1 of 8 of this series covers our time touring Delhi. This 9-minute video showcases the following locations: Intro Trailer 0:00 Jama Mosque 1:07 Chandi Chowk Market 1:50 Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (Raj Ghat) 4:10 Humayun's Tomb 5:18 Qutub Minar M...
Amazing Antarctica Part 4 of 4
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This 10-minute video is the fourth of four parts covering our amazing trip to Antarctica. Part 4 highlights our ship's passage through the Lemaire Channel, a scenic waterway that's one of the top tourist destinations in Antarctica. We then enjoyed a landing at Useful Island watching the antics of many more penguins. The final event was the journey back to Ushuaia, Argentina from Useful Island. ...
Amazing Antarctica Part 3 of 4
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This 17-minute video is the third of four parts covering our amazing trip to Antarctica. Part 3 highlights our polar plunge into the freezing waters of the Southern Ocean. From there we did a Zodiak cruise through the Errera Channel. We then did a landing at Danco Island. The final event in a full day of activites was an excursion to Paradise Bay, where 20 passengers and 3 expedition guides spe...
Amazing Antarctica Part 2 of 4
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This 13-minute video is the second of four parts covering our amazing trip to Antarctica. Part 2 highlights our visit to Barrientos Island, one of many in the South Shetland Islands. From there we did a Zodiak cruise through the stunning Cierva Cove. Finally, we went to Portal Point. There was a planned landing there, but the wind made the seas too rough to even get in the Zodiaks. We absolutel...
Amazing Antarctica Part 1 of 4
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This 13-minute video is the first of four parts covering our amazing trip to Antarctica. Part 1 highlights some fun sites we saw in and around Ushuaia, Argentina before we boarded our ship which took us to Antarctica. As you'll learn, because of weather conditions at various locations, we had to go with the flow throughout the trip. Locations visited in this first video include Tierra del Fuego...
John Melonakos Family Talent Show Dec 2023
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This 15-minute video shows the talents of John Melonakos and his six children. They displayed their amazing talents for the residents of an assisted-living center near Atlanta, GA. in December 2023. Enjoy...
Melonakos Family Activities 2023
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This 41-minute video highlights some fun activities shared by family members during 2023. Many activities took place around our home in North Carolina; however, other activities also took place in Georgia, Florida and around the Boston area. Enjoy...
Amazing Israel Going North of Old City Jerusalem
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Amazing Israel Going North of Old City Jerusalem
Amazing Israel Going South of Old City Jerusalem
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Amazing Israel Going South of Old City Jerusalem
Amazing Wanderings in Old City Jerusalem
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Amazing Wanderings in Old City Jerusalem
Amazing Bar Mitzvahs at the Western Wall, Jerusalem
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Amazing Bar Mitzvahs at the Western Wall, Jerusalem
Family Visit to Mooresville, NC. June 2023
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Family Visit to Mooresville, NC. June 2023
Amazing Visit to Petra, Jordan April 2023
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Amazing Visit to Petra, Jordan April 2023
Amazing Visit to Egypt: Giza Great Pyramid & Sphinx and a Camel Ride
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Amazing Visit to Egypt: Giza Great Pyramid & Sphinx and a Camel Ride
Swimming with Sea Turtles in Curacao Jan 2023
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Swimming with Sea Turtles in Curacao Jan 2023
Spring Break Activities with the NC Grandkids
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Spring Break Activities with the NC Grandkids
Port Oasis Free Animal Park in Cartagena Colombia
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Port Oasis Free Animal Park in Cartagena Colombia
Camping at Orchard Lake, Saluda NC June 2021
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Camping at Orchard Lake, Saluda NC June 2021
African Safari Tanzania Part 6 (Melonakos Family) June 2022
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African Safari Tanzania Part 6 (Melonakos Family) June 2022
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Wish you luck
You are lucky that you have seen tigers 2 out of 3 safaris❤. And it feels nice to see a tiger in the jungle rather than a zoo.
Thank you for that comment. India is so vast, I’m sure there’s amazing sites, and maybe less chaotic ones, to see throughout this beautiful country.
Sur I will suggest u to visit kailasa temple in Maharashtra, there is also bear temple in madhya pradesh I think😊
Please go to tourist places in India , please explore it’s awesome and mind blowing . I avoid chaotic places as it does not give true picture of India . Just explore some good restaurants and pubs in Delhi , it was really good
Your guide was uneducated & Ignorant he gave you so much misinformation. Mahatma Gandhi was himself staunch Hindu & was killed by Godse. Godse has nothing to do with Hinduism.
Sir there are better places to visit in India instead of Markets & chaotic streets. Go to Kashmir, Himachal, North eastern India etc.
Hi Dave Can I get your Email Address
israel is not the original name its palestine..
This is so cool!!! What were you feeding the birds? Can you buy food to feed them? Love the monkey!
We were given sunflower seeds to feed the birds by the rangers. It was fun and a little scary.
@@FuzzypigproductionsThat’s so nice!! I’d enjoy that!
Why are some people wearing jackets
I think some men were wearing jackets because this was a formal celebration for these 13-year-old youth. It was also May, so Jerusalem weather, especially in the mornings wasn't too hot.
eu gosto da natureza🙏
eu também -- me too
Muito legal
são lindas as girafas !
They are truly beautiful -- Eles são lindos de verdade
linda a natureza que Deus criou
Nice videos . In which month did you guys visit ?
We were on safari there from June 8 - 16, 2022. We enjoyed really good weather during this time. It was after the rainy season, but before it got too hot and dusty in the Serengeti.
@@Fuzzypigproductions ok thanks. I am planning to go there this year from June 6 to 14 . Does wilderbeast migration starts at that time or will we be able to see them during that time… plz advise. And how about lions cheetahs leopards hyenas and wild dogs .. were u able to see them during ur safari ? ☺️
Also what about the weather during that time in masai Mara ? Is it cold … plz advise about clothing … Did u guys have hot balloon ride ?
@@royalmunir6681 We saw 100,000s of thousands of wildebeest on migration and the zebras traveling with them. Some of my video (I think this video #3 or 6 includes some of that footage. We saw all of the big five in one afternoon, which was amazing. No guarantees on that one. If you haven't booked already, I recommend EasyTravel (www.easytravel.co.tz/) based in Arusha, Tanzania. They were amazing to work with and very experienced. Ask specifially for Gerald or Emmilian to be your drivers/guides. Both have over 25 years experience and have degrees in Wildlife Management. Yes, we also saw cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and some wild dogs.
@@royalmunir6681 It was a little chilly in the mornings only, but a light jacket and hat was enough for the cold. We did not get up to the Masai Mara. Most of the wildebeest migration was south of that borders when we went in June. We did not ride a balloon. It was expensive, and was too far away from the animals on the ground.
Your videos were inspiring. Thank you !
What company did you use to do your tour ? It looks amazing and we are planning a trip in 2024.
We used easytravel based in Arusha, Tanzania. I highly recommend them. Here's their contact info. email: info@easytravel.co.tz If you use them ask to have Emmilian or Gerald be your driver/guides. Both of them were our family's guides/drivers. They have each been leading groups for over 25 years and are so information and wonderful to travel with.
@@Fuzzypigproductions Thank you so much. Did you use the luxury or med range accommodations.
@@travelwiththehales Mid-range... Accomodations were great. Glamping -- in "tent" shower, toilet, sink, couch...
@@Fuzzypigproductions Thank you so much. I have reached out to the company you suggested.
Hi! I am planning a trip to Tanzania later this year and would like to ask where you stayed in Arusha and if you would recommend it?
Wawww ini sangat berbahaya
This was the best video sir good job indeed.Ngorongoro crater is always the best welcome again
Glad you liked it
I loved it❤️
Great video! What kind of camera did you use?
All six parts of our Tanzania safari was shot with a GoPro hero 10. I shot at 5.3k, so I could zoom in while editing.
How lucky! I’m wondering about cost. I’m not sure how long you stayed in Africa but what was the cost (ballpark) for your trip? We’re planning a trip for 2024.
Our nine-day trip to Tanzania was ~ $3,300 each + airfare of about $1,500 each (flew into Kilamanjaro airport). Hope that helps.
@@FuzzypigproductionsGm, could you please send the travel guide company and contact information, I will be in Tanzania(Dar es Salaam) in June and would luv to experience the Serengeti.
@@coolbreezeinpuertoplata4470 We used EasyTravel (www.easytravel.co.tz/) based in Arusha, Tanzania. They were amazing to work with and very experienced. Ask specifially for Gerald or Emmilian to be your drivers/guides. Both have over 25 years experience and have degrees in Wildlife Management. We also went in June (2022). We had great weather and wonderful animals sightings, as evidenced by the six videos I published about our trip. The wildebeest migration was unbelievable.
Tanzania, The Country of the Lion King, what a Safari never to forget. thanks to Easy Travel & Melonakos family.
Thank you for visiting Tanzania. Karibu tena Tanzania.
Sooo beautiful ❤️💕...
Es muy hermoso. Ojala puedan seguir con tantos impedimentos. Viva Africa!
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So epic. Love everything
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Just amazing!
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Loved watching this! Were the roads okay at that time of year? Thinking of going then and wasn't sure...THANKS
In mid June when we were there, the roads were dry and dusty, but not too bad. There were lots of washboard road areas, but we expected that in these National parks
@@Fuzzypigproductions We are officially booked for 18-26 June 2023!! Super excited and appreciate your input!
@@katherinebailey4004 That is so awesome! I hope you enjoy your safari as much as we enjoyed ours. We also booked a year in advance.
@@Fuzzypigproductions This is a COVID reboot - so we're not messing around this time! We are ready to make it happen!! 😆
Tanzania is really Amazing
We are Glad you enjoyed TZ stay and Safaris. Next time Come back for climbing the Kilimanjaro Mountain, the highest peak of the world.
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See you in Rijeka....Forza Fiume...
This is an amazing part of the Lord's vineyard. I served in Serbia from 1991-1993 and loved the people and the potential there for receiving the blessings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. So much has changed since I was there. You'll be impressed with the faith of the members.
We were thrilled to hear about your mission call! We know you will be a great blessing to the missionaries that you serve with and will be instruments in God's hands to bless His children. Our prayers and love go with you!! Steve and Tammy Tolley
Thank you Steve for these kind words!
I served in Croatia from 2010 to 2012. You will love the people! You will be serving in some of the most beautiful countries in Europe.This documentary may be of interest to you. It is about the Croatian basketball player, Krešimir Čosić, who went to BYU and brought the gospel back to Croatia with him. This is the beginnings of the church in these countries. The church only continues to grow here and you and your missionaries will facilitate the next steps in this growth. Good luck to you both! ruclips.net/video/9FsQn2uEWXU/видео.html
Thank you for this link. We hear Krešimir is still highly regarded more than 20 years after his passing. My wife and I are so excited (and overwhelmed) to be assigned to these most wonderfully beautiful countries...
congratulations! we are looking forward to meet you in summer! lep pozdrav Christina fidler, Maribor branch, Slovenija
Congratulations! Go forth and serve!
You are very welcome! :-D Looking forward meeting you, my soon to be neighbors (if the location of the Mission home is not moved)! Dobrodošli!
I served my mission there 30 years ago from 1987-89. At that time it was part of the Austria Vienna East mission. It is a wonderful place with so many good people. I wish you all the best on your new adventure serving the Lord and moving his work forward!!
I just got back from there a little more than a year ago! Really is the greatest mission, you're going to love it so much!
Thank you... we are really looking forward to this!
You may have already seen this or heard about it, but BYU made a half-hour long piece about the beginning of the church in the mission. Here's the link to it: www.byutv.org/watch/0f21e1bd-36c6-4b9b-9e2d-eb64f0bd1c9c/an-off-court-story-the-life-of-kresmir-cosic-an-off-court-story-the-life-of-kresmir-cosic
Awww, you'll love it there. I served in Slovenia in 1997 and 1998. My family and I took a Balkan tour a few years ago (basically spent a month in Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia). There are some amazing places and people there...Slovenia's still the prettiest. But our trip to Sarajevo changed my life. You'll find all the history you've ever heard about the Balkans in the US is not the same as the history told there. The people lived in peace with each other even though they were different religions. What a great great area of the earth. With some of the most genuine people on the planet.
Best mission in the world! Served there 20+ years ago. You will love the Croatian people and they will love you.
You are very welcome ❤