Author Archives: Diamond

Roughing it along the Brazilian coastline:)

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Diamond

We just spent the last week and change hanging out in various places along the Brazilian coastline – Paraty, Saco do Mamangua and Picinguaba. Just because you have no electricity and only occasional hot water shouldn’t mean it is an … Continue reading →

Posted in Brazil, Brazil Coast-Paraty-Mamangua-Picinguaba, South America | 5 Comments

Shhh-Linda doesn’t know I wrote this

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Diamond

Today is our 16th anniversary and I couldn’t be happier spending it with Linda.  After traveling together  glued at the hip we are quickly realizing it doesn’t matter what location we are at on any given day, all days can … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Anniversary | 8 Comments

Rio-A tale of two cities

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Diamond

by Greg Brazil; home of football, corruption and now we are finding out you are basically living in a bubble if you are middle class or above. A huge discrepancy exist between rich and poor, maybe the widest of any … Continue reading →

Posted in Brazil, Rio, South America | 4 Comments

Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll…Columbia

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Diamond

Joint blog again. Greg first… MEDELLÍN This was the phrase that described the US in the 70’s. Cocaine, bullets and bloodshed described Columbia in the 80’s. Best know for Pablo Escobar and the rival Cali Cartel waging war against the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartagena, Colombia, Medellín | 2 Comments

You Amazon!!!

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Diamond

Bugs, rain, mosquito bites, humidity….everything I thought the Amazon was before arriving. This is exactly why we wanted to “live” this and experience it for ourselves because none of what I thought it would be like was accurate. Yes it … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecuador - Amazon, South America | 2 Comments

Zip-lining in Retirement

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Diamond

No we are not retired but we did spend the last few days in two really cool towns that are retirement material.  Cool is really the operative word.  Imagine taking Dewey Beach for its party and no need to drive … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecuador - Cuenca and Baños, South America | 1 Comment

I need a Cotopaxi (or Coco!)

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Diamond

This is a joint blog…Greg first. I need a Cotopaxi, or at least a little break, as we have been moving and grooving for 14 days.   I know what you are thinking and I’m thinking the same thing, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecuador - Cotopaxi, South America | 1 Comment

Quito, Ecuador…everyone loves American 80’s music!

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Diamond

“Hola. Lo siento. Mi español is muy malo.” (Hi. Sorry. My spanish is very bad.) That has been my most utilized phrase in Ecuador thus far…other than the obvious, “¿Dónde está el baño?”  It seems to really prepare the listener … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecuador - Quito, South America | 8 Comments

Seen enough birds, onto the large mammals

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Diamond

We wrapped up the last few days on the islands hanging out with large tortoises, adorable sea lions and a few sea turtles.  The last day we woke up early,  6:30 AM starting out with a zodiac ride to what … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecuador - Guayaquil and Galapagos, South America | 8 Comments

Why South America?

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Diamond

By Greg After speaking with several travel agents 8 months ago I quickly realized how much I did not know about the world, and some would say this translates into life. I thought I had traveled a fair amount and … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecuador - Guayaquil and Galapagos, South America, Why? | 9 Comments