Quechua class Beautiful photos! By the way, I'd like to find out more about Nick's Quechua class. Is it one on one or in a group? How can I contact the teacher/school? Does Nick recommend it or was it only so so? Thanks for sharing about your travels! Best regards, Lina. email garzadrive-billpay@yahoo.com
Linea Aeria Nacional de chile (LAN-Chile) LAN is latin america's largest airline and one of its best run companies. every year it wins the title of "best airline in latin america" from whoever doles out such prizes, and it has the most modern plane fleet in the hemisphere (this inclueds the US and canada). it used to be called LAN Chile, but they've changed the name to just LAN b/c now there is also LAN Peru, LAN Argentina, LAN Republica Dominicana and there are plans for LAN Brasil as soon as brazil deregulates their airline market, all controlled from Chile. in chile's last presidential election, the owner of the LAN airlines barely lost out to the current president Michelle Bachelet. i'm not some marketing rep, just a chilean geek with a love of infrastructure and developement. anyway, enjoy the rest of your time in chile and south america. cheers!
Cool Pink Drink! Have you tasted that hot pink drink yet? what does it taste like? looks like you are still having a great time down there - that's awesome! keep it up =)
are you Bolivar or Strongest fan? Hi Patrick, I've been following your blog, and I really enjoy reading it! I also like that you're havong a good time in my country, specially in my beautiful La Paz where I live.
Kind regards!
David
P.S.: answer me! Bolivar or Strongest?
Happy New Year Pat :) belated What happened to the New Year log? :) I am enjoying your entries a lot Thanks for the pics; Gregory (who is tied up today with bugs and hotsites and Japanese localization :) suggested I let you know I read them lol All the best, mlk
fascinating! What superb photos you've taken of this wedding. They really struck me. How lucky to be invited to a wedding! I will be in Bolivia next May/June and I cannot wait.
Re: naval school Hi Patrick,
Bolivia wasn't always landlocked. They used to have access to the Pacific, but they lost it to Chile during the War of the Pacific.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Pacific
Shortly before you left, CBC ran (a very touching and humorous) documentary about the naval school. Bolivians hope to regain access to the ocean one day, thus they keep the naval school going. For them, it's a matter of national pride.
Cheers,
Ilya
Hmmm Some very beautiful pictures Patrick and it sounds like a very good time.. The Highway of Death...........I believe we have discussed this topic before ; )
CUSO to retire Patrick are you going to be with CUSO for 10 years? I can't even say that and they are paying into a pension for me....
how about database coordinator for the next 9?
Hi Scott, Looks like you are having a great time. My son Nigel and his girlfriend are going to South America in January for 3 months. Bolivia is one of their destinations so I've passed on your Travelblog to them as I'm sure they'll find it interesting. I'm looking forward to reading more of your adventures so keep them coming.
Hola desde Nicaragua Me alegro que me hayas invitado a tu blog. Creo que te voy a copiar haciendo uno igualemente. Te deseo una gran experiencía llena de felicidad. Seguimos en contacto hermano!
Yay,news from Patricio Hi Pat!!!! I just finished reading your first post and I'm really glad that you're sharing your experience with us through this avenue. I like the pictures and the details too.
Have a wonderful time and keep making us proud. I'm sure your Spanish will improve very quickly!!!! I went to Spain and I used a few words. It was great. Be safe, happy and healthy as always. When you come back, please make me lunch and dinner too! hehe.
CUSO sounds great! Hey Patrick!
Wow! Sounds like CUSO is a great organization. I should volunteer with them someday!
If I was going to volunteer, I would definatly go with CUSO. Is the website www.cuso.ca?
Did I hear they have a bunch of placements open on their website? Would I go with CUSO to Latin America, Africa, Asia or the Pacific? Would I work on local economic development, environmental management, inclusive governance or HIV/AIDS projects?
Sounds like your having a blast.
Kristy
P.S. I am not a mole. ;)
Photos Hey Pat, Sounds like you're off to a great start. Good luck on your internship! For some reason, though, I can't see the pictures posted on this page. I'm not sure if it's just me or if there is something wrong with your formatting? Thanks and buena suerte!
Good for you Patrick! This sounds like quite and adventure. I will follow you as you go and look forward to hearing what you are going to be doing there. Oh to be young!! I am working through food demo this semester....a little boring...but has to be done. Take care and be safe.
Heidi McLaren
After working in Bolivia for six months, I decided that Latin America is where I should be at the moment. My original plans where to travel around the world for a year, but now I am focusing on South and Central America for the next year of my life.
(En español)
Después de trabajar en Bolivia por seis meses, decidé que latinoamerica es donde tengo que estar por el momento. Mis planes originales era viajar por el mundo para un año, pero ahora, me estoy enfocando en sudamerica y centroamerica para el próximo año de mi vida.... full info
brian
non-member comment
cool
nice bus! how do u keep finding canadian beer in your travels?