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November 29, 2003

Everything....

"I've learned in all those places from all those people is wrapped up in those two words. You've got to have something to eat and a little love in your life before you can hold still for any damn body's...

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Posted by Simon on November 29, 2003 02:28 PM
Category: Big Questions, Little Questions

More Montaņita

I found this in my shower yesterday. Oh my. While I was relieved to find that it was ALREADY dead, and I wouldnīt have to kill it. I now find myself very paranoid when moving about my room. Especially in...

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Posted by Simon on November 29, 2003 01:55 PM
Category: Ecuador part 2

November 27, 2003

Montinata Day 1

Montaņita (Map)is a wonderful little beach town. So far, I am having a blast....

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Posted by Simon on November 27, 2003 07:45 PM
Category: Ecuador part 2

November 26, 2003

The quest for Montaņita

Montaņita, is a small colorful rustic village situated approximately 4 km north of Manglaralto, known throughout Ecuador as the best beach for surfing, very popular with international and local surfers........

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Posted by Simon on November 26, 2003 10:18 AM
Category: Ecuador part 2

November 25, 2003

Bye Bye Galapagos :(

Well, my time in Santa Cruz, and on the enchanted islands has come to an end. Tommorow, on the second flight, I am traveling to guyaquil. From there, I will travel north to Montinatia. Iīve made some friends while I...

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Posted by Simon on November 25, 2003 08:10 PM
Category: Galapagos Adventure

Advanced Scuba: Day 2

Itīs done! I am sill alive. Down close to 40m and back, with no problems. Here are SOME picturesI am officially an Advanced Scuba diver now. PADI loves me. :) But thats no big news. What IS big news,...

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Posted by Simon on November 25, 2003 03:12 PM
Category: Galapagos Adventure

November 24, 2003

Advanced Scuba: Day 1

Day 20: Well I decided to do it. Thanks for all who commented! I recieved overwhelming responses......

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Posted by Simon on November 24, 2003 09:32 PM
Category: Galapagos Adventure

November 23, 2003

Diving Rocks

Claudia, the local expert, showed me some amazing diving rocks today. Given the presence of ONLY locals, I think they are a bit of a secret....

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Posted by Simon on November 23, 2003 11:23 PM
Category: Galapagos Adventure

November 22, 2003

Cabeao!

San Thomas, Isabella, Galapagos - 22-Nov-03 I like horses. Not nearly as much as so many women in my life, but horses are fun!...

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Posted by Simon on November 22, 2003 11:01 PM
Category: Galapagos Adventure

The boat ride

Pacific Ocean, Galapagos, Between PTO Ayora and Pto Viamill - 22-Nov-03 I just returned to the island of santa cruz from the island of Isabella. Port Viamill is 75km from pto. Ayora. The trip should take about 2 hours, depending...

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Posted by Simon on November 22, 2003 10:55 PM
Category: Galapagos Adventure

November 19, 2003

Isabella!

My PLAN before arriving in Isabella was to camp on one of the only legal beaches in the Galapagos. However, upon my arrival, I was soaked and greeted with a not so friendly fishermans pier, LONG from the nice beach.........

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Posted by Simon on November 19, 2003 11:00 PM
Category: Galapagos Adventure

November 18, 2003

Prolouge to the Cruise

Wow, ok. Where did I leave you…. Yes. I was preparing to leave on a cruse in the Galapagos. :) Excellent. Ok to START, I am in a bar right now, internet cafי bar on the island of Santa Cruz,...

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Posted by Simon on November 18, 2003 11:00 PM
Category: Galapagos Adventure

November 11, 2003

Galapagos, here i come!!

Ok! tommorow morning i head to the galapagos islands on a 6 day cruse....

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Posted by Simon on November 11, 2003 10:51 PM
Category: First days in Ecuador

November 08, 2003

STILL in quito, leaving soon

Quito - 08-Nov-03 Wow, I love this place. Its so nice to be far away from the real world. What day of the week is itŋ...

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Posted by Simon on November 8, 2003 10:48 PM
Category: First days in Ecuador

November 06, 2003

Otavolo, South American Explorers

Hola amigos! Well today was productive. I met some nice people, perhaps to go traveling with. Tommorow i think iīll take a little trip to Otavalo, north of quito. Its supposed to be very nice.......

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Posted by Simon on November 6, 2003 10:44 PM
Category: First days in Ecuador

November 05, 2003

Hostal Tutamundo

Ecuador, Quito - 05-Nov-03 this keyboard is broken arg. so i guess i will be breif.. made it to quito, no problem! Staying in hostal tutamundo.......

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Posted by Simon on November 5, 2003 10:45 PM
Category: First days in Ecuador

November 04, 2003

Um... Where did quito goŋ

Yippie! The toilets DO flush the other way. Pictures to follow soon! I love travelling, especially on vacation. I find myself very free to listen in on other peoples lives and get a real sense of the way things are...

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Posted by Simon on November 4, 2003 09:43 PM
Category: First days in Ecuador

November 02, 2003

Going Away Party!

What a blast! Thanks everyone for coming, its nice to feel loved! I promise to keep sharing my adventures so that you can all keep your dayjobs and follow me around. :) EMAIL ME! Cheers!...

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Posted by Simon on November 2, 2003 09:38 PM
Category: About Me

November 01, 2003

Bio

My name is Simon. Representing Canada in my travels through South, and Central America I will be seeking adventure a little off the beaten path. I just finished a real job consulting for the UN and a few big companies........

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Posted by Simon on November 1, 2003 08:28 PM
Category: About Me
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