Mariner’s point
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March 21, 2009
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Home
So we brought the South American tan back to the gloomy and COLD bay area. When we left BsAs it was 30C and here at night its about 30F. That’s a pretty big change. On our 4 plane ride back home, we had a stop over in Denver. We both got off the plane in our Chaco flip flops and t shirts as there was snow on the ground outside. Talk about being a stark contrast to all of those in large winter coats. As with every great trip, the hardest day is always the day after. A hangover of sorts, where reality begins to sink in. The day you arrive home you are still pretty out of it and on the high of it all. But when the day after is the day before you have to go back to work, its pretty damn hard.
In B school we talked about our “authentic selves”. It’s a pretty popular topic, from classroom to books to seminars to you name it…. I think of all the things in my life, I feel like my authentic self when traveling. Its odd, because some regard travel as an escape from reality but I think its the best way to get to really know yourself. Your limits, your passions, how much food you really need to eat in a day (esp on a budget). I don’t wear makeup, I don’t apologize for messy hair, and I certainly don’t need to feel the need to ask someone “what they do” - its more about “where have you gone and where are you going”.
Auughhh.. but with the responsibilities of life, I return. Just a week ago (walking on the cobblestone streets of beautiful Valparaiso, Chile) the thought of returning to 12 hr workdays and 2 hr commutes made me break out into tears. I’ll wake up tomorrow at 4am, put my boots, my pager and my work cel on and head back to the office. At least today, Tienshiao has put together a wonderful late Thanksgiving meal for us to enjoy. I’ll postpone looking at anything work related until tomorrow at 530 AM.
December 11, 2008
A little over 2 yrs ago, 4 americans crashed a party in Uruguay
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December 10, 2008
Found! Att subbox on Florida Ave in Bueos Aires
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December 7, 2008
Santiago Chile
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December 6, 2008
Horseback Riding on the Beaches of Chile
I have 4 blisters and the poor horse that had to carry me while galloping!
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December 5, 2008
Valparaiso, Chile
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December 4, 2008
Another night at the airport
With only a few hrs untilthe bus to valparaiso, we’re happily camping out at the Santiago airport!
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December 3, 2008
December 2, 2008
Homemade bread breakfast
I’m a sucker for places with homemade stuff.
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December 1, 2008
Telmex is also ATT but I never thought I would find an ATT manhole cover!
Telmex is also ATT but I never thought I would find an ATT manhole cover!
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November 30, 2008
Peter’s Blog
http://peterzlu.blogspot.com/ Peter’s the one with the laptop and the patience to type everything down.. I’m more of a pen and paper gal and thus always end up with a fat journal that noone gets to read. You’re in luck - Peter’s been doing a great job writing everything down from our trip!
