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Machu Picchu

all seasons in one day


Hola a todos, I arrived into Peru very recently. I have been trying to see as much of the landscape as possible, and so I take the bus on long land trips. One thing, no matter how comfortable they say the bus seats are, after four days, every man/woman for themselves, but one thing is for sure, I won´t need to visit Blockbuster when i get home, i´ve seen tons of movies!!! I have never imagined Peru to be so beautiful, the landscape is just amazing. As many of you know, I have gotten into making films of my trips, this one is no exception, and so when its done you can see for yourself just what I´m talking about.
I have been busy this morning, booked my trip to Machu Picchu, I can´t tell you how excited I am for this.
Update: Natalie impressed the college up in Glenwood and they offered her a position, she took it. Mom and Dad, they too are trekking themselves, recently back from a trip to Arizona, they then got on a plane and have spent 3 days touring around San Antonio, Texas. So, you can see where I get it from. Everyone, my cousin Charlene has just given birth to her first baby boy, quite eager to join us here on the outside, he arrived early, my prayers are with him and I hope him a speedy recovery. I love you all.

Posted by COnativeJM 11:49 AM Archived in Backpacking | Peru Comments (0)

Arrived in Costa Rica

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I got here safe, talk about a long bus ride, about 4 days from Mazatlan to San Jose, and those of you who know how easily i get motion sickness--aha, no more!!!!! I´ve miraculously overcome it, not completely, but from before, pretty damn different. Ill be staying here for the next month, got some spanish classes arranged through U. of Costa Rica and i have a really nice host family to stay with. As many of you know, this is my first time through this region, right now its raining and then changing out for the sun to have a chance, pretty humid. Update on the family..Natalie, Nathan and Aiden are in the process of moving to Glenwood Springs, and thats one great reason to go visit along with hitting up the hot springs!!! -Ahsah!!! My parents are doing great, Dad´s enjoying retirement and taking up archive duties with the Knights of Columbus and for his First Cavalry Unit (Army) along with Aiden duty 3 days a week. Mom is great, pulling double duty with Frontier and at the salon, all those here say the same thing, ´que son joven.´ --And they are, looking great at 28. --Me VOY, que se vayan bien!!

Posted by COnativeJM 30.04.2007 11:15 AM Archived in Backpacking | Costa Rica Comments (1)

The Day Before

packing up

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Its been a long day, as you can imagine lots of things are on my mind. I got back home from Steamboat on saturday, enough time to unpack and get going to Kindra's house for Easter on sunday. If you haven't seen the family for a while, be prepared, there are tons of new additions to the family, literally! But it was awesome, the food was great and seeing everyone was nice. I've been spending a lot of time watching Aiden, moving Natalie and Nathan's stuff out (they're moving to Glenwood Springs in about 3 months), organizing the things that go with me and those that don't, but most of all I've been able to relax with the family. I'm leaving tomorrow, kind of eager/nervous/anxious/excited and all that, normal stuff. I'm going to make it my focus to eat, sleep and breath spanish over the next several months, less english blogs and emails and a little more espanol...see, its beginning already! I've done my shopping, doing the packing and soon I'm off. I'm going to do my best to keep updated pictures going off this site, I'd love to hear how everyone is doing, and remember, check out the map on my site and wherever my tack is, I'll be. Uncle Bob Maes and I are talking about meeting up in Costa Rica, then to Buenos Aires, Argentina in June or July, if you got some time, give me a buzz via email, see what'll work. -nos hablamos pronto!! --ME VOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by COnativeJM 11.04.2007 11:08 PM Archived in Backpacking | USA Comments (0)

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