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Monthly Archives: May 2011
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Chapter 3: Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego Tuesday, February 16 I had a really early start, and departed the hotel into a cold, sunny morning. From the Estacion Omnibus, I took a Morea bus at 8am. Papers for the Chilean border … Continue reading
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Chapter 4: A Welsh celebration Monday, February 22 Almost three weeks into my travels and I still hadn’t tasted mate, the herbal tea tradition of Argentina. It was something to look forward to as I bade farewell to El Calafate … Continue reading
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Chapter 5: El Bolson Tuesday, March 2 A short stroll into town drew me towards a fine-looking guitar shop on Avenida Sarmiento. I tried out several instruments but the Fonseca guitar had a lovely tone and hold. A Hawaiian guy … Continue reading
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Chapter 7: Chile for Easter Monday, March 29 It was still dark when I woke up at 7. I bagged three croissants for a long day on the road. The presence of my new lightweight guitar also added a lightness … Continue reading
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Tagged Caldera, Gwyneth Glyn, Palacio Baburizza, Quintay, Residencia en el Cerro, Timbre Hostel, Valparaiso, Vina del Mar
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Chapter 8: Northern Chile Wednesday, April 14 I travelled up the Panamericana Route 5 to Antofagasta. The bus climbed the Route 25, reaching Calama as the sun rose and throngs of workers began filling the busy city streets. We … Continue reading
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Chapter 9: Arequipa, Peru Friday, April 23 The day arrived, the big crossover into Peru. I had a delicious continental breakfast with Margo. Roberto surfaced and joined us to continue his advice about Peru. He recounted a time when he’d … Continue reading
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Chapter 10: First impressions of Cusco Wednesday, April 28 A game of bus bingo kept me alert till midnight. I crossed the numbers being called out fairly regularly but missed a few and misunderstood the different colour shades. Learn the … Continue reading
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Tagged Carmen Alto, Cusco, Encuentros Cafe, FairPlay school, Hatunrumiyoc, Loreta, Pirwa Backpackers, San Blas, Suecia
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Chapter 11: Language classes in Cusco Monday, May 3 Clear skies led to a cold night in my top floor room. I could have done with another blanket. I began my Spanish classes at the FairPlay School at 10am. It … Continue reading