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Date: 30th June 2006
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
From Blog: 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
From Blog: Whistle stop through Argentina
Date: 19th May 2006
will miss
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
From Blog: Aches and pains at the Torres del Paine
will miss
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
From Blog: Aches and pains at the Torres del Paine
Date: 19th May 2006
Yes indeed, we're hooked!
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
From Blog: Aches and pains at the Torres del Paine
Yes indeed, we're hooked!
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
From Blog: Aches and pains at the Torres del Paine
Date: 15th May 2006
Travel longing
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!
From Blog: Aches and pains at the Torres del Paine
Travel longing
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!
From Blog: Aches and pains at the Torres del Paine
Date: 13th May 2006
Whilst I'm sure the landscape helped, I have to say you take absolutely amazing photos!
From Blog: 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!
From Blog: Journey to the end of the world..... and back.
Date: 10th May 2006
CHile
Chile a great Country Chile the most beatiful country
From Blog: Journey to the end of the world..... and back.
CHile
Chile a great Country Chile the most beatiful country
From Blog: Journey to the end of the world..... and back.
Date: 3rd May 2006
Mmmmm salty...
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!
From Blog: The incredible Salar de Uyuni, largest salt flats in the world
Mmmmm salty...
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!
From Blog: The incredible Salar de Uyuni, largest salt flats in the world
Date: 3rd May 2006
Great synopsis!
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
From Blog: The incredible Salar de Uyuni, largest salt flats in the world
Great synopsis!
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
From Blog: The incredible Salar de Uyuni, largest salt flats in the world
Date: 27th March 2006
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 !
From Blog: 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 !
From Blog: Rurrenabaque and the junglist massive
Date: 25th March 2006
Logs
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!
From Blog: Rurrenabaque and the junglist massive
Logs
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!
From Blog: Rurrenabaque and the junglist massive
Date: 21st March 2006
Organised tours
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....
From Blog: Street markets in La Paz, carnival time in Oruro and "The World's Most Dangerous Road"...
Organised tours
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....
From Blog: Street markets in La Paz, carnival time in Oruro and "The World's Most Dangerous Road"...
Date: 21st March 2006
Awesome
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.
From Blog: Street markets in La Paz, carnival time in Oruro and "The World's Most Dangerous Road"...
Awesome
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.
From Blog: Street markets in La Paz, carnival time in Oruro and "The World's Most Dangerous Road"...
Date: 8th March 2006
The REAL Bungholio!
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!
From Blog: Puno and the islands of Lake Titicaca
The REAL Bungholio!
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!
From Blog: Puno and the islands of Lake Titicaca
Date: 7th March 2006
Bungholio
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!
From Blog: Puno and the islands of Lake Titicaca
Bungholio
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!
From Blog: Puno and the islands of Lake Titicaca
Date: 1st March 2006
Great Shot!
Love the colourful local girl - increases my desire to travel to Peru - thanks :)
From Blog: Cuzco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Great Shot!
Love the colourful local girl - increases my desire to travel to Peru - thanks :)
From Blog: Cuzco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Date: 13th February 2006
Did Chris come to visit?
Your mate Hernando is a Chris clone...
From Blog: The treasures of Trujillo
Did Chris come to visit?
Your mate Hernando is a Chris clone...
From Blog: The treasures of Trujillo
Date: 13th February 2006
You jammy bastards!
im so jealous of your Santa Cruz trek! im glad the sun shone in part and you got to see the montañas...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!
From Blog: Trekking in the Cordillera Blanca
You jammy bastards!
im so jealous of your Santa Cruz trek! im glad the sun shone in part and you got to see the montañas...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!
From Blog: Trekking in the Cordillera Blanca
Date: 13th February 2006
Set them free!
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...
From Blog: Livin' it up in Lima
Set them free!
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...
From Blog: Livin' it up in Lima
Date: 13th February 2006
your Beast
i think we rode in the Beast too!, did you notice duncs' skid marks?
From Blog: Ica, the Nasca Lines and flying in small planes
your Beast
i think we rode in the Beast too!, did you notice duncs' skid marks?
From Blog: Ica, the Nasca Lines and flying in small planes
Date: 13th February 2006
Boarding bum
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
From Blog: Ica, the Nasca Lines and flying in small planes
Boarding bum
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
From Blog: Ica, the Nasca Lines and flying in small planes
Date: 27th January 2006
SIZZLIN'
you're looking pretty damn hot in that headtorch. no lie.
From Blog: Chachapoyans, the friendliest folk you'll meet
SIZZLIN'
you're looking pretty damn hot in that headtorch. no lie.
From Blog: Chachapoyans, the friendliest folk you'll meet
Date: 12th January 2006
enjoying
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
From Blog: Christmas in Cuenca
enjoying
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
From Blog: Christmas in Cuenca
Date: 21st December 2005
Adventures in the land of office
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
From Blog: Latacunga and the ascent of Cotopaxi volcano
Adventures in the land of office
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
From Blog: Latacunga and the ascent of Cotopaxi volcano
George the Greek
George Mason
Corrected!
Thanks for the correction. I never was much of a horticulturist.
From Blog: Whistle stop through Argentina