Ramon, Erica, Ana, me, and David standing at over 4,200 meters in below 0-Celcius at 5:30am. Me being the smart person I am came the least prepared and least dressed with jeans and a light sweatshirt. Nice.
I'm Dreaming of a Scorching Hot Christmas! January 14th 2009 I actually think it is a White Christmas, but to borrow a line from myself in a previous entry, that is exactly what I got. Okay, maybe it was not scorching hot, but the weather forecast for everyday I was in Santiago was 88 & sunny without a cloud in the sky (only smog).
So how should I get to South America? I looked into cargo ships, but that didn’t pan out. How about Sydney ... read more
South America » Chile Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... ... read more
So I write this with the excitement knowing that I leave on my trip tomorrow. As some of you know, I am leaving this trip a little open ended to say the least. Many ask where I am going and to tell you the truth, I am interested in that answer as well. I look forward to the incredible highs, inevitable lows, and everything in between. I can't wait to meet new people and to see those of you that join me along the journey.
I want to say thanks to everybody for all of the positivity. You can always contact me through this or at cfarmstrong@gmail.com. I love hearing from everybody and hop... full info