Category Archives: South America

T.I.A. ~ This Is Argentina (Guest bloggers ~ Dave and Krissy Lindy)

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Diamond

T.I.A. – Buenos Aires guest blog by Dave & Krissy Lindy (Saturday, 9/21 – Saturday 9/28, 2013) The title of this blog is T.I.A., which means: “This Is Argentina”, a saying we picked up that describes the un-describable or is … Continue reading →

Posted in Argentina, South America | 7 Comments

Argentina…Rat-tails are back!

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Diamond

Nothing can be wrong with a small town on the foothills of the Andes serving up the worlds best Malbec wine.  Mendoza the city isn’t anything special but the wine tours and inexpensive prices make up for what the city … Continue reading →

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Camping…The Inca Trail!

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Diamond

We are excited to add camping to our newfound interest of hiking.  What a special place to do this…not to mention that our awesome guide (Harry) and team made it an absolute pleasure.  In order to hike the Inca trail … Continue reading →

Posted in Peru | 2 Comments

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

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