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| 31st August 2006 George the Greek | Corrected! - From: Whistle stop through Argentina Thanks for the correction. I never was much of a horticulturist. |
| 30th June 2006 Stephen Paul | - From: Whistle stop through Argentina The Monkey Puzzle Tree is actually called "Araucaria". after its latin name of Araucaria araucana. Acacia is a common type of flowering tree in the northern hemisphere that has nothing to do with the monkey puzzle! http://waynesword.palomar.edu/ecoph27.htm |
| 19th May 2006 Jill Greengrass | will miss - From: Aches and pains at the Torres del Paine have so enjoyed this diary and the photos ......will really miss it as I presume you are now back in the UK! Hope all goes well for you both, love jill |
| 19th May 2006 George the Greek | Yes indeed, we're hooked! - From: Aches and pains at the Torres del Paine Thanks for the positive comment! We're hooked alright. I'm already thinking about the next jaunt. I think Africa might well be our next long term destination. Off topic, but just read about a very destructive sounding planned mining operation in chile, and just having come back from there it was especially poignant. Have a read external support needed by the sounds of it! http://www.corpwatch.org/article.php?id=12447 |
| 15th May 2006 Jay | Travel longing - From: Aches and pains at the Torres del Paine Judging from your detailed trip descriptions, and great pictures, you will, or have, become adventure-travel addicted...Great mental and visual memories no one can take from you, to be recalled later, when you return to the real world, to escape once again, albeit temporarily, til the next trip.... Wife and I toured New Zealand, North island about 8 years ago, and much of Western Europe in 2002; Still recalling those memories, and planing next jaunt...Vaya con Dios! |
| 13th May 2006 Kiri | - From: Journey to the end of the world..... and back. Whilst I'm sure the landscape helped, I have to say you take absolutely amazing photos! |
| 10th May 2006 Macaya | CHile - From: Journey to the end of the world..... and back. Chile a great Country Chile the most beatiful country |
| 3rd May 2006 Zoe & Rich | Mmmmm salty... - From: The incredible Salar de Uyuni, largest salt flats in the world Hey guys. Great piccies from the Salar. Wish we were back there! We are in NZ now, spent this afternoon kayakking around the north coast of the South Island, so I guess its not all that bad! Missing South America, although definitly not missing the regular toilet stops hehe! |
| 3rd May 2006 Cathy | Great synopsis! - From: The incredible Salar de Uyuni, largest salt flats in the world Thanks for your compliments guys! The tour really was fantastic! Unfortunately all my photos of Bolivia were stolen along with my camera in La Paz, so if you have any to send me, I would appreciate it greatly! Oh, and guess who I met in the hot springs at Aguas Calientes after a hard day hiking through Machu Picchu and surrounding summits.... Chris and Ubi!!!! Enjoy the rest of your travels (or are you already home??). I know what you mean about send-offs in Santiago!!! Cathy |
| 27th March 2006 Anna | - From: Rurrenabaque and the junglist massive Great that you spotted a Gruff. There was a TV programme last night called Planet Earth and they were saying how rare it is to see a Gruff these days, in fact they are almost extinct. Good work ! |
| 25th March 2006 Paul | Logs - From: Rurrenabaque and the junglist massive Fair play to Em i would have been down on my arse crossing that "bridge" no question! I can see why this takes so long it is absolutely amazing! |
| 21st March 2006 George the Greek | Organised tours - From: Street markets in La Paz, carnival time in Oruro and "The World's Most Dangerous Road"... Yeah, we've met a few people that have done organised trips around south america. I guess it depends on how you like to travel - for me, this is the only way to do it, I wouldn't like being herded around and not given the chance to stay in one place if you liked it - but I've met other people that have really enjoyed their tours. I think it also comes down to how much time you've got - if you're short of time, organised tours let you cram a whole lot in.... |
| 21st March 2006 Dan | Awesome - From: Street markets in La Paz, carnival time in Oruro and "The World's Most Dangerous Road"... Looks like a great trip! I want to go. I was just looking at this website where it is all planned for you and things are included. It seems like it might save money, and provide some good things to do, but I would be afraid that I would only see the mainstream attractions and would have to follow someone elses schedule so that would take away from the magic of experiencing another part of the world. The bike trip looks particularly attractive to me since I love biking. I bet a week would not be nearly long enough to take it in. |
| 8th March 2006 George the Greek | The REAL Bungholio! - From: Puno and the islands of Lake Titicaca That's no optical illusion, that's the real deal!! As far as taste goes, it certainly won't be replacing chicken in my diet.... very fatty too..... all part of the experience though! |
| 7th March 2006 JGirl | Bungholio - From: Puno and the islands of Lake Titicaca hey guys! You did stay with the same family-i recognise them! fancy that eh? is the piccie of your dinner with the animal nose an optical illusion? or did it belong to the guinea pig? did it taste like chicken? we didnt get involved.... loving Gruff! |
| 1st March 2006 Ali | Great Shot! - From: Cuzco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas Love the colourful local girl - increases my desire to travel to Peru - thanks :) |
| 19th February 2006 George the Greek | Guinea pig ain't all that! - From: Arequipa and Juanita the Ice Maiden Hi guys, thanks for the comment - tried "cuy" the other day and must say I don't think it'll be replacing chicken on my list of favorite meats! Worth it for the experience I guess.... Will be in touch. All the best... G&E |
| 18th February 2006 Jeff & Darcy | Guinea Pigs Yum Yum,... - From: Arequipa and Juanita the Ice Maiden George & Emma, Although we did not manage to try Guinea Pig while we were in Peru, we did enjoy the street dancing, train rides and conversation. Give us an e-shout when you get a sit down minute. Travel Safe Jeff & Darcy jeff@rapidproducts.com |
| 13th February 2006 JGirl | Did Chris come to visit? - From: The treasures of Trujillo Your mate Hernando is a Chris clone... |
| 13th February 2006 JGirl | You jammy bastards! - From: Trekking in the Cordillera Blanca im so jealous of your Santa Cruz trek! im glad the sun shone in part and you got to see the montaņas...glad too you got to meet and enjoy the company of Huaraz's mountain goat (AKA Vistor). Good piccies Georgeous.. more gruff! more gruff! more gruff! |
| 13th February 2006 JGirl | Set them free! - From: Livin' it up in Lima Im in the 'set the felines free' camp too! Love the look Emma, very sexy! Definitely agree with the need for a day or two of luxury whilst 'on the road'. We have yet to indulge but will do so in Brazil me thinks... |
| 13th February 2006 JGirl | your Beast - From: Ica, the Nasca Lines and flying in small planes i think we rode in the Beast too!, did you notice duncs' skid marks? |
| 13th February 2006 Jgirl | Boarding bum - From: Ica, the Nasca Lines and flying in small planes hey Georgey, love your boarding styly! im gutted we wont get to hook up, how did we get that so wrong? still, sounds like you and Emma are having a wicked time and making the most of this crazy continent. Reading your Blogs with a smiley face :) Big Luv J XXX |
| 27th January 2006 meggers | SIZZLIN' - From: Chachapoyans, the friendliest folk you'll meet you're looking pretty damn hot in that headtorch. no lie. |
| 12th January 2006 JILL GREENGRASS | enjoying - From: Christmas in Cuenca Happy New Year to you both. Am enjoying reading your adventures though quite envious. Makes my trip to Spain seem tame! Will have to just get on and start arranging my next trip to some distant lands. Enjoy Peru as I certainly did,awaiting next instalment! Cheers, Jill |
| 21st December 2005 Helen | Adventures in the land of office - From: Latacunga and the ascent of Cotopaxi volcano That sounds like fun. This week I have been mainly sitting at my desk in the office. I have got drunk a few times too. Well it is Christmas after all! Have fun x |
| 15th December 2005 Richard | nice 1 - From: The adventure begins in Quito Cool! |
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