Monthly Archives: September 2008
Travel to Move. Somewhereville, USA.
Wow… it’s been an amazing journey. I still have a wrap up I am working on (including a series of photos), but first, I wanted to share with you a little about this “snob blog” I have created.
Back in the States…
Hello reader, I’m back in the States… and go figure, I’m behind on my writings. Expect a few more to come in over the next few days, as well as a trip overview. peace out… Eric/Enrique/Bob-o/Ima Jerk/Whickwhahaha Writer
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Goodbye Enrique. Bogota, Colombia.
When traveling, I find it easier to have a name that fits into the culture. I stick to Eric in the states, Bob-o in England, Whickwahahaha in the tribal areas of Africa, Ima Jerk in France, and Enrique in Latin … Continue reading
Beginning of the End. Bogata, Colombia.
As I entered the frigid capital of Colombia, I realized that within a few days time, I will be back in the states. I will have access to a car, hot water, frequent visits to Target, and finally, a good … Continue reading
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Day at the University. Medellin, Colombia.
I arrived in Medellin on a Sunday evening. The streets were deserted. Every shop was closed. It looked just like a ghost town, and I wondered (and hoped) if life would pick up the following day.
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Hanging With the Fam. Caucasia, Colombia.
When ever an offer is extended to stay with some locals, I jump on it. A friend from The Andiamo (the boat I took) insisted that I come through her town, and doing so turned out to be an absolute … Continue reading
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Rhythm of the Night. Cartegena, Colombia.
The night was young. Earlier, I had spotted a Cuban bar that I had the desire to check out. A couple of us from the boat ride headed to Little Havana and prepared ourselves for the rhythm of salsa to … Continue reading
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The Arrival. Cartegena, Colombia.
Alas! After six days at sea, we spotted land. It’s a magical place…where the beer flows like wine and the women flock like the salmon of Capistrano. I’m talking about a place called Colombia.
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Sailing through San Blas. San Blas Islands, Panama.
After hanging around Panama City for almost two weeks, I finally found a boat that would put up with me long enough to make it to Colombia. Shocking…I know. As I met the other passengers, I knew it was going … Continue reading
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The City. Panama City, Panama.
I have now been in Panama City for ten nights, and it has seriously been the time of my life. My originial intent was to only stay for a few days and the sail out to Colombia, yet it didn’t … Continue reading
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