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January 27, 2004

Perito Moreno Glacier Pictures

WOW. No, really. What an amazing day. Perito Moreno Glacier was spectacular, and, it most certianly is worth the trip to El Calafate. More pictures of the Glacier...

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Posted by Simon on January 27, 2004 11:50 PM
Category: Argentina, Simon in

January 25, 2004

Pictures of Penguins / So more more!

Wow, A lot has happened since friday. Including some amazing sunsets, and enchanted night at the lennon bar, a trip to chile, and penguins! Now? Now i am leaving back to argentina!...

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Posted by Simon on January 25, 2004 12:16 PM
Category: Chile

January 23, 2004

Chilling in Chile / Parties in Toronto

10789km from home: Well, I made it to another country! I am here to enjoy Chile. Look at my map....

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Posted by Simon on January 23, 2004 07:52 PM
Category: Chile

January 22, 2004

Hiking

I am tired, but devoted to those who might read this......

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Posted by Simon on January 22, 2004 12:25 AM
Category: Argentina, Simon in

January 20, 2004

Cold Rain, and Canadians named Jarrod

So today was going to be the big day for the Tierre del Fuego national park hike, but it was raining. Its cold, and wet. Guess what I did? Picture removed Heres a good Canadian kid. Jarrod Leitner. Who? WHO?...

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Posted by Simon on January 20, 2004 02:34 PM
Category: Argentina, Simon in

January 19, 2004

Antarctica here i come?

I am so close! I can almost reach out and touch it. Check out THIS picture of the planet. I am in the center. Can I make the journey? Look closely, at the very center, you can see.... me!...

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Posted by Simon on January 19, 2004 06:45 PM
Category: Argentina, Simon in

The resturaunt at the end of the world

I am in the aeroparque regional airport in BsAs right now. I am heading for the most southern city in the whole world. Cool. RIGHT! COLD?!?!...

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Posted by Simon on January 19, 2004 08:18 AM
Category: Argentina, Simon in

January 18, 2004

Partying in Buenos Aires

"Wow, What day is it? Where am I?" thats what i said to myself this afternoon when i rolled out of bed.. More pictures of Buenos Aires...

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Posted by Simon on January 18, 2004 08:24 PM
Category: Argentina, Simon in

January 16, 2004

No Comments??

This is a.. sort of.. bonus entry. I was thinking back, and I cant believe no one agreed with me on this. So I am showing it agian. This is me with agent smith from the matrix! Also, a water...

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Posted by Simon on January 16, 2004 08:13 AM
Category: Argentina, Simon in

Crack Tea in Buenos Aires

This morning I arrived in Buenos Aires! Now I have been at both the pacific and the atlantic! This city is massive. I IMAGINE its like New York... but I havent been there yet. :) Perhaps one day Rieley, or...

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Posted by Simon on January 16, 2004 07:41 AM
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January 15, 2004

No Haircut

Well the verdict is in. I am going to leave the mop. :) I went out and purchaced some shampoo, and a brush (sorry mom, i lost yours) and its a lot nicer now. Before i was using my hands...

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Posted by Simon on January 15, 2004 12:33 PM
Category: Argentina, Simon in

January 13, 2004

Does Simon need a Haircut?

Day 70: Ok, SO, its been suggested, by a few people now, that i need a haircut. Lets play a game.....

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Posted by Simon on January 13, 2004 03:07 PM
Category: Argentina, Simon in

January 12, 2004

Getting to Cordoba

Ahh Argentina! I am here! Its like a breath of fresh air. These people are so european, I love it. Right now, i am here, in the great city of cordoba. Let me tell you though, it sure as hell...

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Posted by Simon on January 12, 2004 05:30 PM
Category: Argentina, Simon in

January 11, 2004

Trains

I love trains in poor countries. Really, no sarcasim (i try to avoid it). There is something really magical about being in a big floating room that traveles disconnected from the real world. No stops for traffic, no gas required,...

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Posted by Simon on January 11, 2004 05:09 PM
Category: Bolivian Adventures

January 10, 2004

Relegious Volunteerism, Schools, and Missions

I was really excited to see the school near Santa Cruz. The beauty of it: 100s of volunteers traveling here, to Bolivia, to help out of the goodness of their hearts, the Bolivian people. To make the world a better...

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Posted by Simon on January 10, 2004 05:53 PM
Category: Big Questions, Little Questions

YWAM: Youth with a Mission

Right, well, the next morning i was up at 8am to check out a school operation that was greated by volunteers. I met some of them on my trip to Samipatia and they spoke very highly of the work they...

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Posted by Simon on January 10, 2004 03:53 PM
Category: Bolivian Adventures

January 09, 2004

Last Day in Bolivia

So last night I went to Karoke with Claudia and Veronica. That was of course after they took me to a Hawiian Hamburger place. GREAT! Nothing but burgers. :) So.. i ate one. :O Not as good as webbers... which...

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Posted by Simon on January 9, 2004 04:00 PM
Category: Bolivian Adventures

January 08, 2004

Second Last Day in Bolivia / OLIP

First, Thanks to all who posted comments (nods to Nicolle, Papa, my Mom, Sharon - who didnt actually post, but REALLY WANTS TO, and matt, for correcting my spelling)! I see there is a common theme that everyone wants me...

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Posted by Simon on January 8, 2004 05:54 PM
Category: Bolivian Adventures

Bolivian Driving: Day 2

We had such a blast yesterday, we decided to do it all again!! Meeting again at the hotel at 730 am, Barry, David, and a German girl (Lisa) dave picked up on a street corner were off to the grand...

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Posted by Simon on January 8, 2004 05:39 PM
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January 06, 2004

Bolivian Driving: Day 1

Remember the American? David “Woody” Woodman? Well upon my return from Samipatia, he invited me out to his farm to prove to me that there are thousands of Canadian Mennonites hanging around out here. Perfect! I wanted to see some...

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Posted by Simon on January 6, 2004 05:04 PM
Category: Bolivian Adventures

January 05, 2004

Samiapata

"New years in Arequipa was ok. I ate cuy (guinea pig), which basicly was road kill with fries. Expensive as hell, tasted like shit, but fun. The party was good though, one funny thing that happened "jeff" was a guy...

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Posted by Simon on January 5, 2004 12:51 PM
Category: Bolivian Adventures

January 02, 2004

2004!!

Hello my friends! Happy 2004 to you all. I hope there are a lot of dreams that come true for everyone this year. My new years? I bet thats why a lot of people are here right now......

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Posted by Simon on January 2, 2004 01:09 PM
Category: Bolivian Adventures
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