Archive | January, 2008

31 January 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Landing in Ushuaia

Fortunately my Aerolineas flight was once again on time and experienced none of the problems currently plaguing the company. Knowing Argentine security to be much more lax, I tried carrying on my tripod, but they made me check it with the other bags. So, I went back downstairs, attached it to my small backpack, and [...]

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31 January 2008 ~ 4 Comments

Emotional Exit from BA

Even after sitting around waiting for my camera repair the last month, I can’t help but be overwhelmed by emotion and wanting my time in Buenos Aires not to end. I grow tired of the city, the noise, various frustrations, and being without my culture, but I also have a deep gratitude and some of [...]

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30 January 2008 ~ 4 Comments

R M S P

Sometimes life surprises you and God puts something unexpected in your path or opens your eyes to something that has been there all along. One such event for me was meeting my friend Mike Tittel when I went to Patagonia last March. I had planned to begin hiking alone, but was fortunate enough to meet [...]

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29 January 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Amor por el Idioma

Will someone explain to me how two white boys from North Dakota can be so interested in Spanish? For whatever reason, both my brother Paul and I enjoy learning the language more than most. I’m trying to figure this out now as I face two divergent emotions. There has to be a reason. On one [...]

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28 January 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Rough Patagonia Itinerary

I thought it would be fun to share a map and brief description of where I plan to visit. This became mandatory when Mom asked me for the same thing so that she would know my approximate whereabouts. I would love to be able to start in Ushuaia in the south and go all the [...]

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