Remembering Nastassia... Ben, those are all truly beautiful pictures which certainly contain amazing memories. Nas lived life to the fullest with no regrets, and I think we can all learn from her exceptional example of how to truly live. I will pray in memory of Nas and to give you strength Ben. Dave.
R.I.P. Nas Nas was the kind of person who would befriend a crazy american traveling by himself and make that person feel as comfortable as possible. Nas took the time to teach me cribbage( a tough chore believe me)it took all afternoon and she was never frustrated; what a great teacher she was! She had a positive vibe that surrounded her and showed compasssion towards everyone. I only spent a couple of weeks with Ben and Nas but they left a lasting impresson on me and made me feel they were long time friends. Spending time with Ben and Nas was by far and away the highlight of my traveling this year. In such a short time Nas touched my life as i am sure she touched so many. Nas, rest in peace.
Your friend, Dave
The Circle of Love Continues Dearest Bes,
Nastassia was with her wonderful Ben living her dream. What a special time for the 2 of you to have been able to share these past few months doing what you both loved to do. She was sent to you from above so that you would know what Heaven might be like. Thanks for the memories of such a beautiful lady. Aunt Karen from Ontario
Our Beloved Nastassia Ben and Nastassia's Kunz and Craigen families...thanks so much Ben for allowing us to share in Nas's wonderful spirit. What a beautfiful tribute to her and her love of life. She has lived more in her short years than many of us do in a lifetime! Her strong spirit will give all of us strength as we continue our journey....
Your loving Auntie Moe
Great Memories I always had and always will have fond memories and great great respect for Nastassia. I met her at university and instantly realized she was special. I will miss her forever and extend my best wishes to her family, friends and Ben. Know that all of our thoughts are with you and you can call on any of us with anything we can do to help you through. Pete
my little sister... "to the world you may be one person, but to a person you may be the world." Nastassia, you are my world and my heart aches for you. I'll love you until the day after forever. luv depio.
So sorry ...... Dear Ben,
Such a beautiful person taken so prematurely. I just don't have adequate words to say how very sorry I am. Thank you for sharing with us these photos of your amazing Nastassia---her love of life shines through in every one of them. She will always be in our thoughts.
Much love,
Missy
I'm so sorry Ben,
I went to middle school and high school with Nastassia and we lost touch after I moved away. She was such a beautiful person, she was always happy and always brightened any room she was in. I remember in Grade 12 she used to wear these crazy mismatched socks and our physics teacher, Mr Mitchell, used to have her show us her socks every class. It always made me smile. When I heard Nastassia was travelling South and Central America I wasn't surprised, I always knew Nastassia would travel the world and try to make it a better place, and I am so glad that I was able to follow your journey.
I can't imagine how hard that was to write so soon after.....My heart goes out to you and the Kunz's. I've briefly spoken with Jess and Christina and know that I'm thinking of everyone and will say a prayer for Nastassia and everyone on Monday.
Angela Williams (Towell)
angelarae@shaw.ca
"Her Remembrance" " Nastassia" lives on" inside"......... , inside of all of us that had the pleasure to have even "met" her, to have seen her smile, if only to have been"graced" by her "presence", a memory lives on ..........in our hearts. Remember....Ben, and anyone who was close to her: "anything" and "everything" that "was" and still "remains; positive, remember her" Quotes", her smile, even her morning hair! From what I've seen ("especially" this last blog): she was the "epitome" of beauty.Seeing her in her highest form(at possibly her happiest).......makes me wish that I had taken the opportunity to know her better, and seeing you with her: Ben , it makes me want to be a better man, and maybe "fix" some of the mistakes that I made with my............ relationship with her sister of seven years,and "this" is the power of her "Life"............that lives on.
I admire your strength to write this last "blog",I'm sure she is inside of you, and "pulling you to remember "the joy" her life brought you. Her "Rememberance"is what keeps her spirit alive. She is closer to you than you can ever imagine...............she is in your Heart................But; you know this, and she'd love you for it............stay strong
Chris
Did you show them how its done? so since you both have experienced this panning for gold thing here in the yukon did you happen to share your secrets, you guys are having soo much fun whooo weee!
Your Blog still brings a smile to my face. Hello you two, I can't believe the amount of South America you've covered on your trip. Something about the smiles on your face makes me not help but acknowledge that you are still having the time of your lives. I hope to see you both soon. Take care.
Corey
Your Guide Jordan Looks like you had quite a rid, I thought mine was bad! Good to see that you are both safe and still smiling. Nice stitches Nas! Tanke care and see you back in the Yukon
Glad you are safe and sound!!! Hi Ben and Nas,
So glad you are safe and sound. Too bad that priest hadn't blessed your bus - but somebody was looking out for you both - from the looks of things you are both lucky to have survived relatively unscathed!!!
Keep on truckin'
Your loving Auntie Moe
Come Home I love you. R U O K?? I don't have a e-mail address rite now. But I'lll be at mom's in 2 weeks. My manager quit, so I've taken her shifts, so I have to appologize. I want to see you soon. I hope that you're okay. I'm loving the single life. I'll get a hold of you soon.!!!Love YOu both alwa ys Titia
AND ANOTHER "WOW"! Wow to all the great photos, to you for taking them and sending them to us, and to you for sending honest-to-goodness postcards.
Spent the day looking at swans--Swan Haven and at the Tagish Bridge. That is pretty awsome, too. We all have our wondrous places to enjoy. But I am still envious of you two, partly because it was below freezing here again this morning.
Love and Yukon hugs,
Missy (and Foxy)
Palabra Bender! Nas! WTF! Looks like you guys are having a blast. Im still stuck in Texas, though I managed to get away for the weekend. Im counting the days though... 23 left. Im going to DENALI!!! whoo hooo. I can't wait for winter, its been so hot here for so long. Call me when you get back.
Miss and Loves Whow U 2 R really seeing some amazing things. I miss you and love U soooooo much. can't wait to see that scar ben. nastassia don't let him near anymore bacteria. vbg!! love U both, can't wait till U get home..... love titia
Sandboarding...Sweet!! What up you two! Well it looks like you are having quite some tiem in Peru! I like the sandboarding pics! The dreads on that skull will be like your hair when you get home benjamin! Nice desert pose Nas, looking good!Happy to see you are both safe and kickin, talk to you later!
Your Guide Jordan
wow Just want you 2 to know how much I enjoy your great pics and stories. Your blog is the best. I received your card yesterday. I see you are tired of the big cities and are hunting out the more remote sights.
Do you find language a barrier? Hope your leg has healed up Ben.
Cheers
Bob
Love the photos Hi Ben and Nastassia - gorgeous pictures again! Auntie Karen, Uncle "C", Auntie Ger and Uncle Jas send their love. Ger is out in Vancouver with the kids and the Grahams are in Toronto visiting their kids. I just got back from Chestervile and Oshawa. Had a good visit with Mom and Dad on Sat. eve from Mexico. THey are home now (Wed 18th). We are all looking forward to seeing them in the summer. We will miss you this year!! Lots of love, Auntie Moe xoxoxoxo
Living The Dream,
That was the name we selected when we set off on our first adventure out of Canada in November, 2006. Eight short months, and eight countries later, the love of my life, Nastassia Kunz was taken from me in a tragic bus accident just outside Sucre, Bolivia. She died doing one of the things she loved most, and I am thankful she had the chance to expand her horizons and open her eyes to this bizarre, beautiful, demented world we are a part of.
This travelblog is dedicated to my soulmate, who I shared the most amazing and beautiful 8 months of my life with while trave... full info
David Charlebois
non-member comment
Remembering Nastassia...
Ben, those are all truly beautiful pictures which certainly contain amazing memories. Nas lived life to the fullest with no regrets, and I think we can all learn from her exceptional example of how to truly live. I will pray in memory of Nas and to give you strength Ben. Dave.