December 25, 2003
Christmas, Traveling. Argg....
I woke up this morning, at 630, to catch a bus to puno. I was trying to get to bolivia. I was successful by the way, but I lost a few things......Read this update
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December 24, 2003
Wow, Do sweedish people ever party...
My time in Cusco has been a blast. Thanks to Anders, Anders, Pablo, Mats, and of course, Louise. We have been having a blast. Yesterday we wend rafting, and of course, more drinking! Yet... Something is missing......Read this update
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December 21, 2003
Partying in Cusco
If you read my last entry you will see that Cusco (the city I am calling home for Christmas) has just won the biggest international soccer competion in south america. From a pool of more than 300 teams, the small...Read this update
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December 20, 2003
Cienciano win Copa Sudamericana
AREQUIPA, Peru, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Cienciano became the first Peruvian club to win an international competition when they beat River Plate 1-0 to capture the Copa Sudamericana despite finishing the second leg with nine men on Friday....Read this update
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December 19, 2003
The Inka Trail
Well, I stand by my decision. It was the right way to reach the ancient inka city of Machu Pichu. While there were more than 100 people camping near us every night, the magic and romance of the almost original...Read this update
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December 15, 2003
Cusco, and the trail
Well I am in Cusco!! I am prepering to walk the Inka Trail. Yes.. everyone does it, and its all gringoed out.. but for good reason!...Read this update
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December 14, 2003
The trip to lima
Leaving from Huanauco (700m) I traveled to a place that the residents claim is the highest city in the world. Incidently, i have deemed it the nastyiest city in the world....Read this update
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December 13, 2003
Waterfalls and Huanuco
I am writing you from Huanuco (Map). Yesterday was an amazing day. After our hellish journey we decided to take it easy at a waterfall. It was spectacular. We stayed the whole day.......Read this update
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It´s all fun and games till....
I am sure I have done a nice job selling how great it is to travel to all of you listning. Want to hear the DOWNSIDE of taking a journey like mine? Here it is. :) We decided it was...Read this update
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December 09, 2003
Car accidents, Lost hats
Stress and nervous tension are now serious problems for all friends and families of travelers and it is in order that this situation should not be in any way exacerbated that the following facts will now be revealed in advanced:...Read this update
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December 08, 2003
Levanto!
From our great Inn at Tengo, we traveled by horse to the small pueblo of Levanto. I´ve got to say, i am really loving this trail riding thing. Will someone take me when i get home?? :) Please......Read this update
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The Journey to Tingo, Lavanto
Hello friends! Its been an adventure since I last told you of my amazing experience with the children in Jaen. After leaving (5 hours late) we traveled to Puedo Ruiz (Map), then via an very well negotiated taxi (90 sol...Read this update
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December 05, 2003
The San Silvestre School
I just had the most enchanting experience with the students and teachers of the San Silvestre school here in Jaen. Wow!! The pictures are amazing, the movies are better....Read this update
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They said we were crazy...
Mike Barkey once told me, "avoid the ´lonely planet´ trail, that unglorious, well-trodden road of white, western backpackers if you really want to get a glimpse into another way of life." I think he is right, so.... with my new...Read this update
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