It took awhile, but here are some of my favorite pictures, a few memories I will never forget, my top ten list of places visited and an assortment of videos taken along the way. Looking back I chose not necessarily the best moments, but the ones which come to mind most often when reflecting on my trip. Hope you enjoyed my tales throughout the year and even more that I will soon be off on the road again. Top Fifteen Memories Listed by order of occurrence 1. Arriving in the São Paulo airport and realizing I understood nothing of Portuguese. 2. Trekking for two days over deserted beaches with the Italians. 3. Almost getting robbed by two teenagers in Brazil. 4. Watching the sunrise over Brazil from the Pico da Bandeira. 5. Hiking through the jungle ... read more

Though I am not yet rich or famous for that matter, I have decided when I have such funds Paraty is where I would like to be. Though not in a simple house, not even a small island but a big one with its own castle. Though my fantasy may never come true it was hard not to imagine it. Passing by forts from the days of old now reconstructed into beautiful homes on some amazing island I was in awe of whoever lived such a lifestyle. But I would settle for a little house near the beach in the quaint colonial town. It took some time to get used to, but walking down the cobbled streets made my imagination soar to a time when this little town was known for pirates, slave trading and gold ... read more

Although it was not easy to leave the leisure lifestyle of the wine drinking Mendocinos, eventually we had to say goodbye to Mendoza and head over the Andes into Chile. This took a bit of patience after a snow storm closed the pass which peaks at 4500 meters (14400 ft). The storm also made impossible a suicide style attempt on the summit I failed to reach the week before. Though attempting in one day what we failed to do in ten may have been just that, suicidal. Over the mountains and through the snow we headed to Santiago. The mountains in the Cordon Plata had a fresh blanket of snow and now appeared much more formidable than the week before. We arrived in Santiago after a extended bus ride due to the closure of the pass ... read more

If any random person suddenly found themselves in Buenos Aires without having any idea where they were it would take just a matter of seconds to discover the fact that they are in the tango dancing, wine drinking and beef eating capital of South America. Buenos Aires, with its European style and unique culture fits the description perfectly, aptly earning its title as the Paris of South America. Being the hub of my travels in Argentina I ended up spending a good deal of time in the bustling capital. Distinctly different than most other cities in South America, Buenos Aires has a certain charm and style that almost anyone can enjoy. To be honest I found the city a bit overwhelming at first, but over time it tends to grow on you. More European than anything, ... read more

Heading out of Puerto Natales I jumped on a bus headed to Ushuaia, the "southern most" city in the world (Depending on what you define as a city). On a quick bus change I ran into to Tim, a Swiss guy I met in Torres Del Paine and we quickly got to sharing our adventures stories. The landscape this far south resembles that what I imagine Alaska might at such an latitude to the north; barren, wind blown and cold. A few hours into the ride we boarded a boat to transfer us over the Straight of Magellan. Accompanied by both wind and dolphins it was kind of impressive to be crossing this historic channel. As we neared Ushuaia the landscape became a bit less bleak as forest and snow covered peaks began to dot the ... read more