Posted in Argentina, Reflections on Apr 27th, 2009
|
|
Contemplating Koi
|
To a certain extent this post assumes familiarity with the Borges’ short story “Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius”, which you can find here.
The freeways around Buenos Aires form a vast labyrinth with snaking asphalt paths. “Take that exit. No that one, THAT exit!” “Fuck! We almost got creamed by that bus, you’re going to get us killed!” “Shit! Is this where we’re supposed to be?” “We’re lost. Where the fuck are we going?” “I don’t know. According to the GPS we’re right where we’re supposed to be.” “Okay, we’re on Pasco. And there’s Moreno.” “Here it is. WTF. Where are we?“
Read Full Post »
Posted in Argentina, Reflections on Oct 23rd, 2008
|
|
Valle de Luna
|
Neena’s reflections
Anniversary – Why? – Time to reconsider – Learning – Crisis
The 1st year anniversary of our trip was on Oct 20th, 2007. Last year, at 10pm this day, we left our apartment of 11 years to head North toward the Arctic circle, before turning around for the long drive south to the tip of the Americas. A year later, we are making an assessment, what did we expect from this trip and what have we learnt?
|
|
On the road
|
Shreesh’s reflections
A year gone by – Change – Big changes – Overcoming Fear
I would like to say that “Gee, I can hardly believe a year has gone by!” but I cannot. It definitely feels like a year, if not more. Does time fly by when you are having fun? Yes, if it is an abandon mindless kind of fun I do think it does.
Read Full Post »
Posted in Chile, Photography, Reflections on Oct 18th, 2008
|
|
In the rubble
|
Not so interesting – Diamond in the rough – Welcoming people – Herd instinct – Shades of gray
There is usually a reason why certain spots are off the beaten path. Most of the time this is because there is not much of interest to be gained at that site or the trouble involved in getting there does not merit the payback in entertainment value. On the other hand, going to sites mobbed with tourists can be quite off-putting and most places cannot handle the large volumes of people wanting to see them. Rare is the site like Machu Picchu that can handle hordes of visitors and still feel uncrowded and spacious.
Read Full Post »
Posted in Colombia, Reflections on Aug 1st, 2008
|
|
Turbulence within
|
Brief history – Drug running – New markets- Neo-prohibition – A modest proposal
No discussion of Colombia can be complete without touching on the topic of the FARC or Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia. Founded during the turbulent period in Colombian history known as “La Violencia“, FARC reached its zenith in the 1ate 1990’s with an estimated 15,000 members and free reign over 40-50% of Colombian territory. Despite its now reduced strength, estimated at 7,500 combatants, it remains one the most powerful illegitimate army organizations.
Read Full Post »
Posted in Panama, Reflections on Jul 1st, 2008
Expensive laundries – FJ gets a chassis wash – an unimposing UNESCO site – Parking in Panama City
“Lost in Translation” was not one of my favorite movies. While watching it, it seemed slow and boring. However, this movie has been more often in my thoughts than ever before. Our situation just begs for misunderstanding on a grand scale. The cultural differences, added to the language difference, are the perfect recipe for disaster.
Read Full Post »
