Well, after 95 days, 20 countries and 1 backpack, I am on my way home !!! Although, before I do come home, I think there is still more to see. At the time of writing this blog entry I have boarded a plane headed for Sydney. I think I'll go around one more time.....
JUST KIDDING....
You didn't fall for that one, did you????
I am on my way home and so for the last entry I just wanted to thank you all for following the journey and for your continued support, without which I may never have made it through.
Seeing the world has completely changed my life, but more than anything, it has given me an immense sense of pride and admiration for America and for the total validation of what Dorothy claimed years ago in the poppy field.."There is no place like home".
See you all real soon.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Punta Hermosa, Peru
Arriving in Peru was a great experience. Flying over the Andes Montains gave quite a view even at 36,000 feet. Good thing they weren't showing "Alive" as the in flight movie..
The trip down to the sleepy surfing village of Punta Hermosa from Lima took about an hour. Suddenly in a maze of dirt roads and old beetles and VW micro buses, I arrive. Carved out from mudslides from the mountains of Peru, Punta Hermosa has been placed on the map for its production of great waves and great surfers.
An interesting side note I also picked up is that Peru is the only country in the world where the local soft drink of choice, Inca Kola, is consumed in larger quantities then Coca Cola....
I really loved my time in Punta Hermosa and am planning on a return trip to Peru to see the world famous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. I didnt allocate enough time to take the trip up on this trip..
The waves were amazing and the country was a delight..
I have changed course to avoid Mexcio so my next stop is Miami.. I'm not sure what kind of waves I'll see but South Beach seems as good a paradistical setting as I'll find in the good ole' USA....
I am sooo happy to be coming to America and I just know the next week or so before coming home will fly by...See you all soon..
The trip down to the sleepy surfing village of Punta Hermosa from Lima took about an hour. Suddenly in a maze of dirt roads and old beetles and VW micro buses, I arrive. Carved out from mudslides from the mountains of Peru, Punta Hermosa has been placed on the map for its production of great waves and great surfers.
An interesting side note I also picked up is that Peru is the only country in the world where the local soft drink of choice, Inca Kola, is consumed in larger quantities then Coca Cola....
I really loved my time in Punta Hermosa and am planning on a return trip to Peru to see the world famous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. I didnt allocate enough time to take the trip up on this trip..
The waves were amazing and the country was a delight..
I have changed course to avoid Mexcio so my next stop is Miami.. I'm not sure what kind of waves I'll see but South Beach seems as good a paradistical setting as I'll find in the good ole' USA....
I am sooo happy to be coming to America and I just know the next week or so before coming home will fly by...See you all soon..
Monday, May 11, 2009
Argentina
I know I shouldn't be writing in this journal until I have given you my pics from the Canary Islands, but I am still unable to do so with my current technological situation. I figured I would fill you in, in the meantime.
My first portion of the South American tour has led me to the "Paris of South America", Buenos Aires, Argentina. I loved pretty much everything about the city. It is incredibly walkable so all of the sites which make the city so magical are very doable in a limited amount of time. Another thing I loved was the cafe culture that surrounds the city. This is due to the European immigration that has taken place. In fact, the best meal I have had on this trip was at the world famous Cafe Tortoni. It was a chocolate con churros. The richest, densest hot chocolate and the most deliciously fried churros (18 pesos of pure heaven).
Simply walking throughout the different neighborhoods is what gave me such a timeless experience. Everything from the chic shopping areas of Palermo Viejo to the bohemian nuances of San Telmo made the city far exceed any and all expectations.
Next I move on to Peru and the surfing community of Punta Hermosa, which should offer some amazing experiences and waves before heading home.
I'm starting to get excited by the fact that I will be in America in about 3 days !!!
See you all in a few..
My first portion of the South American tour has led me to the "Paris of South America", Buenos Aires, Argentina. I loved pretty much everything about the city. It is incredibly walkable so all of the sites which make the city so magical are very doable in a limited amount of time. Another thing I loved was the cafe culture that surrounds the city. This is due to the European immigration that has taken place. In fact, the best meal I have had on this trip was at the world famous Cafe Tortoni. It was a chocolate con churros. The richest, densest hot chocolate and the most deliciously fried churros (18 pesos of pure heaven).
Simply walking throughout the different neighborhoods is what gave me such a timeless experience. Everything from the chic shopping areas of Palermo Viejo to the bohemian nuances of San Telmo made the city far exceed any and all expectations.
Next I move on to Peru and the surfing community of Punta Hermosa, which should offer some amazing experiences and waves before heading home.
I'm starting to get excited by the fact that I will be in America in about 3 days !!!
See you all in a few..
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Canary Islands
My last stop in a euro zone country brought me to the Canary Islands. Technically part of Spain, this group of islands off the coast of Morroco offer Europeans the chance to bask in the desert sun and the Atlantic Ocean. I stayed on Tenerife which is the largest and most populated of the islands. I also had a great location being near the side of the island which produces its waves.
I was able to go on a dolphin and whale watching tour which the Canary Islands are known for due to their unique positioning.
I must say though that the greatest time I had on the island was watching a football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The Islanders are fanatical about their football and such becomes as clear as ever when the two best clubs in Spainish history square off late in the season. I have been in that kind of situation before so I knew to wait until the first goal was scored before taking sides...
I then had to make the longest journey of my trip from Tenerife to my new stop, Buenos Aires..
With the recent pandemic of Swine Flu centered in Mexcio I had to make a slight change of plans so I will be coming to America a week early. With two weeks to go I am really looking foward to that arrival stamp into the US...
Until next time, adios amigos...
I was able to go on a dolphin and whale watching tour which the Canary Islands are known for due to their unique positioning.
I must say though that the greatest time I had on the island was watching a football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The Islanders are fanatical about their football and such becomes as clear as ever when the two best clubs in Spainish history square off late in the season. I have been in that kind of situation before so I knew to wait until the first goal was scored before taking sides...
I then had to make the longest journey of my trip from Tenerife to my new stop, Buenos Aires..
With the recent pandemic of Swine Flu centered in Mexcio I had to make a slight change of plans so I will be coming to America a week early. With two weeks to go I am really looking foward to that arrival stamp into the US...
Until next time, adios amigos...
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