Trip: without my truck
There are [58] stories from my trip: without my truck
BRAZIL | Tuesday, 26 Jun 2007 | Views [327]
I am off to Bolivia NOW!!! ;) Will keep you posted - and try to get real updates posted soon, too (ones with actual details and such). hugs
Tags: planes trains & automobiles
BRAZIL | Sunday, 24 Jun 2007 | Photo Gallery
pics from Brazil
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BRAZIL | Sunday, 24 Jun 2007 | Views [316] | Comments [1]
Before entering the elevator verify if it is located on this floor. Law 12.722 of 09/04/98 valid for all of São Paulo municipal district.
Tags: aside
BRAZIL | Sunday, 24 Jun 2007 | Views [341]
I am back in Rio already. Buzios was beautiful - very calm and magnificent beaches. This morning I caught a ride back to Rio with a guy from the hostel. It took like half the time as the ride out had and he dropped me off right at the hostel. He ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Saturday, 23 Jun 2007 | Views [336] | Comments [1]
The people of Brazil are amazing to me. They make this country very enjoyable, and it has been better and better the more people that I meet. They are friendly and helpful, and their command of the English language still astounds me. Many of the people ... Read more >
Tags: People
BRAZIL | Friday, 22 Jun 2007 | Views [372]
Going to Buzios (Brazil) for the weekend... The exam was good last Wednesday morning. I think I did quite well! hugs
Tags: aside
BRAZIL | Monday, 18 Jun 2007 | Views [406] | Comments [1]
So, apparently people want details concerning the last post. It´s not that exciting - which is partly why it was so stupid. The language deal came up at the airport. Being a large group always takes long, and we were running late for our scheduled ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Monday, 18 Jun 2007 | Views [700] | Comments [2]
Do everyone else a favor: when you are in another country, it is your responsibility to communicate in their language. Do NOT expect them to know your language and do NOT get mad and yell at them when they don´t. Realize that you are not in your home ... Read more >
Tags: Philosophy of travel
URUGUAY | Monday, 18 Jun 2007 | Photo Gallery
June 2007
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BRAZIL | Sunday, 17 Jun 2007 | Views [690]
Sorry I haven´t given you any entries lately - it takes a lot of time and effort to enjoy the sand, sun, and ocean ;) ha ha Rio is absolutely amazing!!! This is a must visit for anyone who ever ventures away from home. Our hotel is half a block from ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
BRAZIL | Wednesday, 13 Jun 2007 | Views [380] | Comments [1]
So far Brazil is fantastic! Yesterday we had very good classes: one on intellectual property and the other on Brazilian Constitutional law. Wonderful professors. And lunch was superb. Just a mexican wrap and watermelon juice, but absolutely amazing! ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Monday, 11 Jun 2007 | Views [568] | Comments [2]
Brazil is warm!!! I am sure I will get a sunburn pretty quick here. Gotta keep hydrated! The Foundation where we are having class is very very nice. (And I have free internet access here - so should be able to keep posts updated.) There is a lot ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Sunday, 10 Jun 2007 | Views [332]
Finally made it to Brazil - Sao Paulo. We got to the airport at 0330 this morning for a 0650 flight. We finally got in the air around 1545. And that wasn't even bad actually - some people had been delayed FOUR days! Yuck. We did get to meet a really ... Read more >
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ARGENTINA | Saturday, 9 Jun 2007 | Views [532]
It can be dangerous to entertain expectations. They is such a high probability of those expectations not being met. We went to a Tango show tonight in Buenos Aires. It was on Florida Avenue - if I had know that I never would have included myself in ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
URUGUAY | Thursday, 7 Jun 2007 | Views [759] | Comments [1]
Today I went to the grocery store to use some leftover Uruguayan pesos. Standing by the drinks, I left a tug on my arm. A little boy looked at me and then pointed at the juice that was shelved too high for his little arm to reach. I got it down for ... Read more >
Tags: People
URUGUAY | Wednesday, 6 Jun 2007 | Views [421] | Comments [1]
This morning we all did our best to sleep in. Typical for me, I could not sleep well and kept waking up. Then we had a late breakfast and went out to a market area. We sat down for lunch after not too long (no I wasn´t really hungry), and while we ... Read more >
Tags: updates
URUGUAY | Tuesday, 5 Jun 2007 | Views [518]
This morning we visited the headquaarters of MERCOSUR - a trade association between Argentina, Brazil, Paruguay, and Uruguay. Chile is an associate member, meaning they do not get to participate in all the decisions. And Venezuela is a new member but ... Read more >
Tags: observations
URUGUAY | Monday, 4 Jun 2007 | Views [422]
Well, we got up super early to be at the port in tme to catch the ferry to Uruguay. But, miscommunication resulted in us getting dropped off at the wrong port. Big oops on somebody´s part. So, we missed our boat, had to catch the next one, and thus ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
ARGENTINA | Monday, 4 Jun 2007 | Views [380]
Okay, today we leave at 0530 for the bus trip into Bs As, to catch the ferry to Uruguay. When we get there we tour the town of La Colonia, followed by a three hour bus trip to Montevideo, quick check-in at the hotel, and finish the day with class. ... Read more >
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ARGENTINA | Saturday, 2 Jun 2007 | Views [341] | Comments [2]
Okay, so I had given away one of the three t-shirts that I brought on this trip. Hummm, a need to replace it.... Last night we ended up back at Hispano. It is a really fun bar (except for the massive clouds of smoke) - this is the place I met the ... Read more >
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