Hiking Sun Island

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March 8th 2014

Published: March 9th 2014

After the best night's sleep I have had on this trip, I woke up in time to enjoy some breakfast. True, my day was almost ruined when the only coffee available was instant, but Traveler Brendan stepped in and sternly lectured Pamper Brendan. We all came to agreement that part of traveling is leaving home behind and stepping out of our comfort zone. Ok, so I may have exaggerated this just a bit,... Read Full Entry

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Brendan Vermillion

bvchef

Well, through good timing and lots of luck, I am about to hit the skies again. It has been far too long since my last journey. As much as I love going to visit my family each year, the act of heading to the airport and climbing on a plane to the homeland lacks the edge, excitement and the element of the unknown that a trip abroad brings. As with the rest of the world, my life shifted and changed through the pandemic; however, it is time to set free Brenno, the traveler lurking just beneath my daily home persona. The next big adventure is a trip to the Galapagos Islands. This will once again i... full info

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9th March 2014

Janie
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What a gift!!!
You are a gift to all of us that you bring along on your adventures. I am so glad you are having a great time. I miss you!!! Things are great here and I will check on your home again this week, with the right keys!! Love and miss you and know I continue to pray for a safe and amazing journey for you! Talk to you in a couple of days!!!

11th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thank you Janie
I think the gift is mine that I am able to have so many people along on my trips with me. I love reading the comments and knowing that I may help paint a small picture of the world for them. Can't wait to catch up with you.

9th March 2014

Dave
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First, no Lola. Then Barry Manilow. Now a blue leisure suit??
Sorry....couldn't resist. Looks like you are drinking in all the color and majesty of a beautiful venue. Carry on, Sir!! Best, Dave

9th March 2014

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Good Recovery!
So glad you were able to throw off the altitude sickness, do that great hike with its amazing views and enjoy the quinoa soup. Since the trout is farmed in the polluted lake, probably best you didn't eat it anyway. Your guide, Sylvia, sounds like a gem--how nice to have her for so many days together. Enjoy Uyuni, and I'll see you soon!

11th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Luck has been with me
Thanks Tara. I am so grateful that I was feeling better by the Sun Island hike. It was more than I had expected it to be. (of course I had no real idea what I was going to be doing.) All my tours have been nice, so I am hoping our trip Thursday will be as well. Looking forward to seeing you.

9th March 2014

Janelle
non-member comment

Great pictures....looks like you are having a great time! Love the quinoa soup! Looks yummy! Safe travels!

9th March 2014

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Oreos! :D

11th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Oh yeah!
And you know I ate each of those Oreos!

10th March 2014

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

cloud watching...
...one of my favourite summer activities! did you see the baby dragon in your 'Are You Fricken' Kidding Me?' photo? :)

11th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Wow, I didn't but do now.
Great catch. I didn't even catch that. I do love clouds. My high school English teacher wrote me that she sat in front of the computer and visualized walking up those steps and into the clouds.

10th March 2014

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

What a view
There's something about the colours and mountain views that make one feel alive...clearly you are alive and well. Enjoy.

12th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

What a view is right
Thank you Dave, Each direction I turned I found a new and even more beautiful view. Days like this do make me feel alive and fortunate to be able to seek out views like this.

10th March 2014

Ted
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Work for water
Hi B, loving the pictures so far. What a beautiful area to vacation in. If all the hiking was downhill I may be able to keep up. That uphill stuff is just not for me. Bet if they made the guests that used too much water bring up a couple of bucket fulls they wouldn't use near as much the next time. Have a great time and keep on blogging! Ted

15th March 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Going with the flow
Travel does test your flexibility when they toss instant coffee your way. Your hike sounds good. I guess I have to remind Dave to log in before sending you a message.

15th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

When he said Lola, I knew
I have gotten used to the instant coffee. Now in Santiago, there seems to be better coffee. That helps keep me going.

6th May 2014

Jo Trouble
Jo McCarthy

That sky!
Wow, such a gorgeous blue sky and those incredible clouds. Did you get much of a sunset/sunrise with the storm?

6th May 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Unfortunately I didn't see either the sunrise or sunset, but certainly loved the color of the sky. What I did get to see was some incredible lightening flashes across the lake and even more when the storm crossed over to the island.

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