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| 20th August 2009 Merryn | heheh - From: Robbed with a knife I'm off to Medellin next week, now I'm scared about the knife..lol...hahhaha, good on you though! |
| 9th August 2009 Karen | - From: Robbed with a knife AHHHHHHH! Buddy please, please,please, protect Emily while she is there. No robbing with a knife or any weapon of any kind! That said, I hope you both have a wonderful time together (just please be careful!). |
| 3rd August 2009 Shawn Martell | I love you! - From: Why I quit my job to travel I just found out today when I talked to your father. I have never been more proud or more envious of anyone in my life, you are truly a rockstar and I love you very much, I am so happy that you are following your dreams, you are an incredible person, when your father told me about this, I said he is so much like you, you have his free spirit, and that is a grat attribute to have. please take good care of your self and enjoy this immensely, I know you will, I will definetely be following along from now on. I love you , and you ROCK! |
| 27th July 2009 Buddy in SA | You are correct, sir - From: Full circle That is actually how he described it: A vocalized crossword puzzle. Congratulations! Prizes to be anounced at a later date. |
| 24th July 2009 Josh | - From: Full circle Me and the wife are still trying to puzzle out that cockney slang, seems almost like a vocalized crossword puzzle. |
| 14th July 2009 Angie | Colombia es pasíon - From: The City of Eternal Spring - Medellin, Colombia Buddy....I lived in Colombia for 4 years (1999-2000) and it is now in my blood. Colombians are warm, exciting and so proud of their country. Every time someone hears I lived there, they automatically want to talk drugs and civil war....I get tired of explaining it all. I'm thrilled you had an amazing time and can join the team of converted gringos. Qué disfuta!! |
| 9th July 2009 Verónica | - From: The City of Eternal Spring - Medellin, Colombia Buddy....I'm soooo glad you liked Medellín...We had such a great time with you! And obviously I hope to see you soon again! Enjoy your trip! And don't forget you can always come back!!! A big kiss! Mua! |
| 8th July 2009 Dad | Missing you - From: The City of Eternal Spring - Medellin, Colombia Hey, Bud: Sounds like you are having a grand ole time, as I knew you would. In the cities, mostly, the people are, as a rule, outstanding hosts. Especially if you have a good host to stay with. I am proud of what you are doing, but, don't fall in love with it too deeply unless you are bringing me down there. I love you. Looking forward to the next blog. Are you still going to go to Bolivia? If so, you will be starting at La Paz area, sounds like. Waiting for the next blog. Best way to learn Spanish, huh? Shoot me an e-mail - personal - soon. Love ya. Dad |
| 8th July 2009 Andrew Wright | Me, Bob & Surly - From: Why I quit my job to travel My brother quit his job to travel as well. I though you might like his blog, he is traveling by bicycle. http://mebobandsurly.wordpress.com/ |
| 26th June 2009 matt | be safe - From: Why I quit my job to travel hey bro, i just got back to work and checked my email. i dont have internet access so im checking out your blog on my phone (hence the reason for the kindergarden-like typing...lol). i really enjoyed reading the entries and i look forward to being able to follow you along on your journey. have fun, be safe, and keep in touch. i love you and i have always missed you. |
| 22nd June 2009 Karen | - From: So surreal hmmmm...totally not digging the toilet/shower situation (and where the heck was the toilet seat?!). Clearly I am too old for this type of travel:) |
| 20th June 2009 Emmy | holy cachapas - From: Arrival That cachapas that Ale ordered is insane, its so huge its growing off the plate, like the blob. good thing it didn't eat your face! |
| 20th June 2009 Em | Froggy flute =) - From: So surreal Hahaha I love the two guys sitting by the hut with 17 dogs and a jug of gas. Wow it all sounds so incredible. And of course this is the best time of your life to travel. You're young, but not too young that you have no money saved up and a load of student loans to pay off. Looking forward to hearing about your scuba diving adventures. I love you too. |
| 17th June 2009 Rachel | - From: Arrival Hey Buddy! Everything looks so beautiful! I hope your having a great time, it looks like you are!! Be careful and keep me updated. |
| 17th June 2009 Josh | Frekin Awesomness - From: Futbolito & Teleférico Dude, that is totally kick ass. Your going to do very well over there if you keep up your futbol routine lol. Looks like your having a hell of a time man, live it up! |
| 15th June 2009 Karen | - From: Futbolito & Teleférico Buddy: Thanks for letting us jump on your travel train...so far it sounds like you are off to a good start. Please be safe, make good choices (I know, I can't help it- I'm a mom!), and come back soon. |
| 15th June 2009 Buddy in SA | TY - From: Why I quit my job to travel You understand. Muchas gracias. ¡Viva la buena vida! You only get one. |
| 14th June 2009 Andrew | you're doing it! - From: Arrival Really excited for you. from the pics it looks like a really nice start to a life altering journey. Best of luck! - drew. |
| 13th June 2009 Josh | An excellent decision - From: Why I quit my job to travel Bro I dont care what anyone says, this is an excellent decision. Many of the same thoughts you have are also going through my mind. It is madness to leave an excellent, responsible, well paying profession behind. Yet it is criminal to watch yourself fall into despondency, stagnation and despair. "What Shall It Profit A Man To Gain The Whole World And Lose His Soul"? We are not meant to grind our way through life, ever reaching for more. More toys, more wealth, more distractions. That is not life, that is a prison. The american dream is dead, if there ever was such a thing. This mindless automaton existance that we are programmed for, this endless consumer society that itself consumes us as we offer our hearts and lives on the alter of economy. I have also forgotten to dream, forgotten to look to the future with anything other then a vague hope to "retire" one day. I have played the game, I have bought into the lies we are told about contentment and happiness. And I have found them to leave me aching like a man dying of thirst. Man does not need contentment and the distraction of mechanical contrivances, they are siren songs that lull you into submission and bring you down in defeat. When the whole of your existance is reduced to moving from one distraction to another, vainly seeking a way to forget the misery that is consuming your soul and atrophying our will. But we are "secure" were "safe" were "stable". As if such things can be guaranteed. It can be surmised in one word though, Fear. It is fear that gnaws upon us, the "what if's" of life that keep us cowered in our corners and unable to venture into risk. It is fear that paralizes us. "Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind" You have conquered that fear bro, you have screamed defiance and rushed headlong into the unknown. And I believe you have felt the truth of things deeply enough that you had to take action. Many people will go there whole lives without ever taking such a risk, content with their lot in life so long as they are not robbed of their so called comfort. Lose a job, regain your dreams and your soul. I think it is safe to say you have made the right decision. Ramble on, brother. |
| 12th June 2009 Alexis | - From: Why I quit my job to travel Great for you Buddy!!! You'll have a great time!!! Be safe out there! Can't wait to see all the pic's! |
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