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Mike's Adventures: December 2008
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008. I really wish I knew what to write about Patagonia. I can’t tell you all how many times I have tried to form the words in my head to describe it. But they all fall short. Quite simply said, I’ ve. Unless you’ ve. Fought to get there. It just makes it all worthwhile. I hope you enjoy:. Is really just the gateway into Torres del. Paine, but it is a cool little town. The Seno. Esperanza (Last Hope Sound) provides just a taste of what you're about to see by entering the park.
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Mike's Adventures: September 2008
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Like I said, it was a busy week. In addition to my international travels, Chile celebrated its independence- lucky number 198 (if my math is right)- on September 18th. I always knew that Chileans are very proud of their country, their heritage, and their future, but watching the country and the people change over the course of a few days is rather remarkable. On the 18th, it's very similar to the 4th of July. Families gather together to celebrate, drink. That night, I went to...
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Mike's Adventures: Pichilemu
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Monday, October 20, 2008. That night, we cooked and sat around talking. Our fire died, but we kept sitting, watching headlights come over the coastal mountains and wind down the road into the town. When the moon rose over the mountains, our poetic night was rather complete. Pichilemu is more famous for its waves than its beach. The cove it is built around is positioned. We returned to find the girls still surfing. And falling. How can you not laugh when something like this happens? When they tired of sur...
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Mike's Adventures: October 2008
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Sunday, October 26, 2008. Mendoza, Argentina is one of the mainstays on the travel itinerary for a student studying in Santiago. It lies about 3 hours beyond the border of Chile and Argentina, almost directly west of Santiago, in the wine country of Argentina. I'd heard a lot of mixed reports about it, so my friends and I decided to investigate for a weekend. We began by doing a simple exploration of the city. It holds about 1 million people, but you. Once we arrived, he invited us to take a seat and pla...
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Mike's Adventures: November 2008
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008. There have been various moments that have caused my friends and I to say, "Only in Chile." This place is just that unique, eccentric, and fantastic that it requires such a thought. Last Thursday, we had another incident that really could only have happened the way it did in Chile. The answer: Germans. Obviously, right? Me: Hi, we're looking for the ticket booth. Ticket Man: Oh, the ticket booth is closed. Me: Oh no, so we can't buy tickets? Me: We understand. It's closed&#...
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Mike's Adventures: A Crazy Few Weeks and a Final 'Thank You'
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008. A Crazy Few Weeks and a Final 'Thank You'. So it's done. I'm amazed. I arrived safely home yesterday, coming from a sweltering, humid jungle in Peru to 3 inches of snow and ice in Portland. Shocking? Yeah, you could say that. Our world begs to be explored. I've done my exploring from afar for awhile. Maybe it's time for me to stay a bit closer to home. At least for now. . . Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Where is Mike now? A Crazy Few Weeks and a Final Thank You.
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Mike's Adventures: August 2008
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Saturday, August 30, 2008. Every once in awhile, reality seems to strike in a surprise moment. I'm sure you have had these experiences. Last night, I had one as well. Went off in my head. A foreigner. I calmly said no and goodnight, and I turned towards the curb. She walked on down the street. Was she a prostitute? A scared Peruvian woman? In Santiago, there are so many realities that I've never really opened my eyes to. Clearly, it's time to open my eyes to the good situations and the bad. Saturday star...
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Mike's Adventures: Please pardon the political rant...
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Sunday, October 5, 2008. Please pardon the political rant. I think that we, as North Americans, sometimes forget how much our actions have an impact on the world. Small things, such as grocery shopping, have a far broader impact than I originally thought. It took an experience like this to make me realize it too. That might be the scariest part. As a North American abroad, no one expects me to defend my government if I disagree with it, but I am faced with repeated questions of "Why? Many North Americans...
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Mike's Adventures: Valparaiso one more time
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Saturday, November 8, 2008. Valparaiso one more time. I find myself with just 5 weeks left in South America. Crazy. Just thought everyone should know. We wandered around the hill, talking about the things we have seen in Chile and our hopes for the election that had yet to happen at the time. We turned at random and walked aimlessly for awhile before we ended up at the base of the hill again. The things written roughly translate as:. Sooner rather than later, Spring will break out.". Where is Mike now?
