I'm packed and ready to go. The prep work was long and included many trips to Halifax to get various items (including trying on shoes in about 30 different stores in three cities across the country....I didn't know it was that hard to find hiking boots). The bag weighs about 46lbs and I'm sure will feel like 100lbs at 3,000 feet. Luckily I'm getting picked up at the airport in Quito.
The only thing I didn't get done while preparing everything was study more Spanish. I had great intentions to study every day, but in the end I didn't do much, and I can only fit my dictionary in my bag. So it's baptism by fire on that front.
All in all I'm ready to go. I'm excited, a little nervous and curious about the adventure before me. I intend to update this blog as I go and keep everyone up to date on what's going on. I look forward to hearing from all of you as I go.
Smile, Life's Great!!
Dave
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Instead of sending frequent and long emails to everyone’s email accounts, I decided to set up a blog to keep everyone updated on my volunteer work and travels in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. So stop back often for the latest updates on my trip.
Only you can prevent homesickness
Please, send me an email or facebook me and let me know how things are going at home. I'd love to hear from you and stay connected with what's going on in your life.
I can now get mail!!!!
I've joined an organization called South American Explorers who offer a mail holding service for members. They have offices in Quito and Lima where the mail can be sent. As I will be passing through those towns at least once a month, I will be able to stop by to pick up mail. Here are the addresses.
South American Explores - Quito
Apartado 17-21-431
Eloy Alfaro
Quito
Ecuador
(Send before Feb. 25)
South American Explores - Lima
Calle Piura 135
Miraflores, Lima
Peru
(Send before May 19)
South American Explores - Quito
Apartado 17-21-431
Eloy Alfaro
Quito
Ecuador
(Send before Feb. 25)
South American Explores - Lima
Calle Piura 135
Miraflores, Lima
Peru
(Send before May 19)
Itinerary
- Jan. 26 - Fly to Quito
- Jan. 27 - Feb. 3 - Spanish language course in Quito
- Feb. 4 - Feb. 8 - Travel with fair trade coffee company
- Feb. 9 - Mar. 7 - Conservation work in Ecuador
- Mar. 8 - Mar. 11 - Independant travel in Ecuador
- Mar. 12 - Mar. 18 - Surfing in Mancora, Peru
- Mar. 19 - Mar. 23 - Semana Santa celebrations in Ayacucho, Peru
- Mar. 24 - Mar. 28 - Spanish language course in Lima
- Mar. 29 - Apr. 25 - Earthquake recovery work in Peru
- Apr. 26 - May 10 - GAP Tour from Lima to La Paz
- Apr. 30 - May 3 - Hike Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
- May 11 - May 14 - Independant travel around Bolivia with Sandy
- May 15 - May 25 - GAP Tour of Bolivia
- May 26 - Jun. 2 - Independant travel from La Paz to Lima
- Jun. 2 - Return to Halifax
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12 comments:
Hi Dave!!! I'll definitely follow along as you wander around South America. I hope you're having a good trip so far. Are you having fun trying to speak Spanish?
Hola Dave. Tenga diversión. adiós amigo! tasha:)
I definitely believe the cross-country trek to find shoes.
It's those hawt double Es you have. Rawr.
I wish you all the best on what will be an amazing adventure.
Jim
Good Luck David. Remember not to wear your Rolex and Blackberry when you are partying downtown.
Via con dios amigo!
Awesome site Dave. I will try to keep you up to speed on our curling triumphs (BTW - won last week too).
Safe travels and may the wind be at your back.
Great idea muffin! I'll definately keep track of you...have fun, be safe, and take amazing pictures for us to see!
Hi David-
Sorry I missed calling you before your Sat departure. Hope the travel down went well and arrival went as planned. Have a great 4 months. We will follow your blog with interest.
Safe travels,
Jim
Hi Dave,
Miss you!!! I look forward to your blog updates. Have a great adventure.
Vana
Hey Dave: Enjoy the sun, enjoy that fair trade coffee. Have a great time. Will check into the blog from time to time. Neil.
mcdirty! i had a 50-lb backpack myself. but then, i'm half your size, so you shouldn't have any problems. oh, and remember... if you encounter little boys that jump out of the bushes carrying big bats, just give up your backpack right away. they're vicious. =) that said, safe travels!
:: ann
Hi David
I have enjoyed reading all about your trip so far and I'm looking forward to your next update.
It must be some experience you are going through!! I can understand the frustration about learing a new language - but it will hopefully improve fast. Lucky you - I hope I'll get to learn Spanish some day. Enjoy!! Kristin
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