HOLA AMIGOS! I hope everyone is enjoying their Summer though I heard the weather has been pretty bad lately...typically Auckland. So I thought I was time for some more blogging however there's so much that I want to say about my experiences thus far especially about what goes on daily and I couldn't think of a way that would capture these thoughts until I was sitting the deck a couple of weeks ago and instead of studying I ended up writing a poem. Yes a poem...(I feel like I haven't written one of these since primary school...) FOR SUCH A PLACE [View Full Entry]

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Destination: La Cumbre Peak (3985 feet) - The tallest peak in Santa Barbara and one of the principal peaks in the Santa Ynez mountains. Hikers: The trio collectively referred to as VAN, based on initials. V is an impulsive adventurer, and intends to climb the Kilimanjaro later during this year. A is a globetrotter, and plans on traveling extensively in Europe and South America later this year. N, travels and likes to write about it, and is the author [View Full Entry]

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Hi buddies! Just a quick update from me again! Since last blog.... 4th week into the Winter quarter...school is sweet. Cold at times but bearable...riding a bike in the rain is not though. I might just have to resort to a flourescent rain poncho... Two weekends ago, Real life had a small group date night where one of the guys bible study groups had to organise a date for one of the girl's groups. Our group went over to the BFC house and got treated each to a rose, mini seranade and a splendid japanese meal. Well done to the boys! [View Full Entry]

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Six weeks after I return to the US I can say that I am finally adjusting. Don't get me wrong -Its great being back, seeing friends.. living in the most amazingest place ( I wake up every morning to the sound of the Ocean). Nonetheless, I really miss South America. Everyone always talks about the effects of arriving in other countries- the difficulties, the adjustment, the feeling of loneliness,the culture shock. Yet, no one ever speaks about the hardships of re-adjsuting. The past 6.5 months were by far the best months of my life. I completely changed as a person. Backpacking [View Full Entry]

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HOLA! HOLA! HOLA! Hope everybody had a meaningful and memorable Christmas and New Years...man I saw photos of the crew at Eric Price... wish I was there! My first experience of Christmas and NY in America was chilled... I spent Christmas Eve at this full on Phillipino party in LA, then Christmas day at my friend Christie's family's house in the mountains...it was nice. Sadly, I caught this nasty cold the day after Christmas and was in bed till New Years Eve almost...so a group of us just got together at the Arminta house (my 2nd home in LA), drank champagne [View Full Entry]

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HI Everyone! A quick update: Sean went off to Austria on an all dude bachelor party - skiing in peaks near Salzburg! With no time to catch his breath or a cup of tea in Engand he then met up with me in California. He was my driver/chauffer the entire time here in California which is great for me but not necessarily for him... figure he's logged well over two thousand miles since his arrival maybe even three! It's been very busy since Sean arrived with wheels - I met him on arrival at LAX where I had a celebrity sighting: [View Full Entry]

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YAY! So Fall quarter is officially over! No more exams, no more essays, no more 7 papers...I've learnt my lesson...it almost sucked the blood out of me...so I'm sticking to the normal 3 or 4 papers next quarter so I can explore more... Just got back from church...out of 16 people, only 5 of us are left in our house...everyones gone home for Christmas...I havent made any set plans yet but I should be heading down to LA soon...or I might try and meet up with my friend Maybelle from Auck. Uni, in either Vancover Island, San Deigo or Mex? So [View Full Entry]

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Day 1 of the road trip: Santa Barbara. We drove along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), looked at the sea, the nature, the mountains, the pretty houses... PCH must be must one of the most beautiful roads around. It's easy to forget that you're driving and to just look at the views. Santa Barbara itself we didn't spend long in, although it was a beautiful place, we headed back to Malibu for the night... Dag 1 pa bilresan: Santa Barbara. Vi korde langs Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), tittade pa havet, naturen, bergen, de fina husen... PCH maste vara en av de [View Full Entry]

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On December 19, 2006 (exactly 1 week from today!) I will be leaving the craziness that is Southern California to embark on my first big around-the-world adventure (hopefully the first of many). Extended travel seems to be in my DNA so I have little doubt that I will quickly catch the bug. Most of my belongings have been put into storage (how did I accumulate so much stuff?). I have a plane ticket and two friends willing to put up with me (at least for now). Let the adventure begin! [View Full Entry]

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WOW! What an eventful week...so last friday we missioned it to the Grand Canyon at 9pm and arrived at 5am with the -2 degrees celsius temperature hitting us like crazy...it was so cold i almost cried. The Grand Canyon was immaculate...after driving through desert and wilderness...we arrive at the top and my heart literally began beating so hard and fast, i almost had a hard time breathing. Seriously, creation cries out for a creator. I have never experienced anything like it. Really, its not just a hole like people say. The stars at night wrapped around us like a dome...the twinkling [View Full Entry]

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