Just like Fraggle Rock! Nik, awesome adventures, love reading about them. You're like Uncle Traveling Matt from the fraggle rock show! Taking adventures and sending your fellow fraggles post cards ;) Careful of the snakes, alligators, and jungle venerial diseases...hollllaaa! Talk to you soon. Peace.
Anthony J.
My favorite.... ....blog entry so far! That's crappy that Dan is feeling sick, that would be no fun. I love all of your adventures, and I think I would have crapped my pants in the Landcruiser on the river!! Love the pictures, keep it all coming!!!XOXO KT
Exhilaration Nik,
Am so happy that Panama is, well, an adventure, vs. a misadventure (aside from the fact that Dan is ill). So you were able to ZIP again!!! At least this time I can see your face!
Matt ~ glad you were able to translate. Remember though, I worked for two Brit companies. Was told by and Aussie that I was daft (for returning his phone call at 8:30pm EDT). Bloody daft. xox Mama
Hello (subtitled into English: "Hello") While I was in Canada once, I was flipping through TV channels at a hotel, and saw a Chinese TV program, in which they were speaking Chinese, that was displaying subtitles (without me asking for them) in Chinese. I found out later that there are two dialects of Chinese (Madnarin and Cantonese, I think) that are spoken vastly different, but written the same. So even if you spoke the other dialect, you could still at least read what they were saying. When I was in Mexico, I found out that the same can sometimes happen with Spanish. Someone from Spain speaks Spanish quite differently from someone in, oh say, Ecuador. Cuba has it's own dialect as well. So that's most likely why the movie was subtitled in Spanish as well.
And I always had a blast with that. Being my usual tactful self I always pondered out loud about how stupid that is that people who are speaking the same language are so removed from each other that they can't make heads or tails of what the other guy is saying. And while I don't believe in "karma", this whle thing culminated in: a co-worker of mine with a very deep southern drawl was working with one of our business partners in England, and they could not understand each other. I had to translate for 2 hours. ("Howdy"="Cheerio", "Shyoooot"="Bloody Hell", etc.)
Miss you! Given the info you have shared so far, I think our plan will be to spend our time in Quito and the areas 2-hours North of Quito, then Cuenca...maybe visit one of the smaller Galapagos Islands, nearest the mainland. Want to hear more about Cuenca, please!
My girl -- your orphanage search is most wonderful! All of my friends (that can't see your blog) say hello! Lorna and Skip ask about you, of course.
Have a blast in Panama. Can you bring cigars back to the US? Uncles Joe and Ron would love it. Will write you a short personal e-mail later ... hugs, love and go girl!
xoxox Mama
Incredible pics and blog. Love to hear about those adventures. Its unbelievable looking at the pics. You two are adventuresome. Keep safe and stay happy!
5 Pin Bowling Nik and Dan (Sorry, we haven't met),
Looks like quite an adventure. With collapsing roads and the potential for dysentery abound, I just have one small warning...don't trust the Canadians. The picture gives the impression that they're nice, amenable folks with a smile and a kind word for everyone. It is all one big swindle. Before you know it, he will be bald, with a mustache and will try to park his RV in your driveway while he and 'the fam' take a rental up to Mackinac. She'll be inviting you up to Ottawa for Pro-Castro rallies and a county fair. Be weary. Be very weary.
Reminds me of... Hey Nikki,
Your days in Ecuador remind me of my days in Spain, the same types of things happenned to us when we traveled. This is an awsome experience for you. By the way... your For Sale sign keeps moving to weird spots on our lawn, so if you need me to, I will make sure that it is in a highly visible spot! Take Care.
Wow, the washed our road looks so insane! I would have crapped my pants for sure. So glad to hear you are safe, the new digs in Puerto Lopez look so cool! I love the little cabin and hammocks. Have you seen any insane South American bugs?? It's going to be 90 degrees, humid and sunny here today...the heat wave is supposed to last through the week. Miss you so much! KT
Hammock/Drinking The photos and blog are great!!
I will install a hammock in your room for next year.
It must be a blast to be down there seeing all the folks and country.
Be safe
Awesome pics Hi girly, I am so glad that you are living life to the fullest. Can't wait to see more of your pics when you arrive home. Stay safe and drink a cold one for me. XOXO Steph J
Hey Each time you update the blog, the prior comments go away. I don't have any from #2, so hope you have seen our notes. Dan's parents called (you probably know that by now) because their computer went down, but they were able to see your notes from a relative's home.
Sorry about the rain and transportation problems, but yet another adventure, yes??!!?? Collapased road picture took my breath away. Thankful you are safe!!! Lots of sun here and NO rain. Drought. Miss you bunches; keep writing!!!!
Love,
Mama
PS -- see an e-mail from me about your car. xoxoxox
You are ready for Amazing Race Hey Nik! After reading your adventurous tales of navigating the remote mountains of Ecuador, I am fully convinced that you two are ready for the Amazing Race! Keep the great stories coming!
Adios!
Your amigo,
Julie
im so jealous. gosh guys, i wish i was there. the pictures are just absolutely
B-E-A-U-T-ful! i hope you guys are really enjoying yourselfs. i love yous!
Thanks for sharing these great pics! I'm a home body but I love to look and read about others adventures. I love geography! Keep those blogs and pics coming. Keep safe and enjoy your adventures!
a friendly hello Hi Nikki and Dan,
Thanks for sharing. How amazing. Sometimes I forget how much there is to see and do in our wonderful world. I appreciate you peakin my interest to move beyond the USA. You both look so happy. Keep enjoying your time and I look forward to hearing more stories upon your safe return.
Smiles Thanks for sharing. Uncle Vince has been so anxious to hear from you,( me too.) Glad you both are having a great time. Stay safe and continue enjoying yourselves and sending us updates. Love yous
Lookin' hot in that rain gear!! I felt like I was there with you when Dan was trying to get through the mud....I wish I could have been. Sounds like you guys made the best of the rainy days. You are definitely having an adventure! Miss you!
Anthony
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Just like Fraggle Rock!
Nik, awesome adventures, love reading about them. You're like Uncle Traveling Matt from the fraggle rock show! Taking adventures and sending your fellow fraggles post cards ;) Careful of the snakes, alligators, and jungle venerial diseases...hollllaaa! Talk to you soon. Peace. Anthony J.