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Overland trip to kathmandu
Dear Jim and Noreen, after 33 years I am trying to reach my fellow travelers. I have contacted 9 already. We are. Sharing great pictures and memories on a Facebook Lage. I like to invite you to join. Please let me know when this message reaches you! Cheers diederik.

thanks!
muchas grazias! great that you posted this article since i am looking for an opportunity to go gliding in ecuador... my basic spanish makes it a little difficult to contact the club.. but i'll see what I can do :)

Nice picture
colorful matchboxes houses

Alexis insight
Thanks. I enjoyed reading your blog and viewing your photos. I have been a fan of the Chilcotin for decades. I am currently considering a cabin that's for sale at Alexis Lake, so this was timely. thanks again....

THIS IS A VILLAGE OF ARTISTS IS FANTASTIC

chekate
como ves

my family is there too
HI Mariette, Carrie, Mom and my 2 brothers, Audrey and a nephew are there right now. Mom, Carrie, John and Audrey are to fly home Monday - presently they are advised they have to fly to Buenes Aires, collect their baggage and go through customs there - that will make an even longer flight home. They were neighbors to you this past week staying in Zapallar for most of the week. They were south of Santiago the night of the quake and have some awesome pictures posted on facebook. Vern's place had no damage - no power either. Bottom line is they are enjoying their vacation. If you are biking you might give Vern a call as he is an avid biker too. If you are back in Santiago and near Ava Los Condes his restaurante is called the Tortilla Factory - Vern lives just outside of Santiago on the way to Farellones if you are exploring. There are so many great sites in Chile to enjoy. As you are in Concon notice the highway along the ocean to Vina de Mar - I walked from the bus stop at the north edge of Concon to Vina - not planned - it took me about 7 hours or so because i stopped along the way to take in the sites. It is wonderful there and I am wishing I had gone down this year too. Keep having fun -there is a great restaurant in Zappallar called El Chirinquito right on the shore. We go there every visit to Chile and always start with the Machas Clams yum. Can't you tell I am missing the place. Enjoy, Carla How about those Pisco Sours - that is the Chilean drink I think.

Directing Traffic
John I notice in photo 4880 on your Flikr there are three penguins with their little wings out. Are they pointing at this strange looking creature on the beach that somewhat resembles Santa Claus in sunglasses or signalling to the others they are making a right hand turn? Good to see the great adventure is going well. Lots for the memory banks - go hard. Cheers, Dave Scott

my first visit to tagas cove
I first visited Tagus Cove was in July 1946. My second visit was Christmas 1947.The sailing ship Yankee Clipper was anchored there. I was a tuna fisherman out of San Diego. On Xmas day 1948 we were anchored there. I have a lot of fond memories of the Galapagos islands. My last trip there was in 1958

Enjoying your trip.
Hi John, Thank you for the extensive and descriptive blogs. It is good to have this contact with you and we are delighted that your trip is going so well. Ride Safely!

HB
Hey John, Happy Birthday. Your writing is great. It is so interesting to read and keep track of you. That is amazing that you met Eric and he's from Edmonton. I can't wait to see what you have to say next. Ride safe, dude!

Somebody likes Peru :)
I had forgotten that you were doing Machu Picchu with Megan - good call to wait and have those memories with her and hopefully Melinda! Tomorrow I meet with the travel agent and I should have a good idea if we will make it there in January. Sure hope so... I left Lake Titicaca off the itinerary and from your pictures I am OK with my decision. It helps when you go somewhere I think I do or don't want to go - your pictures are telling me the story first :) - see you and continue to take care!

Awesome pictures!
What an adventure! The pictures are amazing and I enjoy reading your journey notes! WOW! Talk about a trip of a lifetime! How nice to connect with familiar faces as you go . . . keeps homesickness at bay! Be safe! Following closely!