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• Peru

  March 27, 2007

  Photos or description cannot possibly convey how absolutely amazing the Andes Mountain range was.  Every day was filled with breath taking views.  The four day trek I went on was an extremely gruelling experience filled with extremely high altitudes and amazing climbs. Day 1 Day one was...

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• My Country Music Song

  March 21, 2007

  I just returned from the four day trek and descended into my own personal country music song:  My dog died, I lost my job, and there was so much fog at Machu Picchu that we didn´t even get to see it! My dog was 12 years old and until I left for war, I had…

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• High Places and Lovely Faces

  March 16, 2007

  My friend Tanya and I arrived today in Cuzco.  There are so many incredibly lovely views here!  It´s absolutely breathtaking, and we haven´t even been to the best place yet!  The lovely views also include the extremely lovely women whom I find to be extremely lovely, el...

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• A Lovely Day in Lima

  March 15, 2007

  I arrived in Lima Peru late last night.  While on the plane, I was seated next to an old lady who was quite lovely.  I guess she was about 60 or so.  She carried two passports; one from the U.S., the other from Peru.  As my close friends know, I enjoy interacting with some peo...

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• Where’s My Luggage?!

  March 13, 2007

  If you have ever asked this question to airline personnel, I assure you they lied to you.  Let ME tell you where your luggage was when asking this question:  IT'S LYING ON THE FREEKING TARMAC!!  haha!  I was taking the shuttle from one terminal to another in Dallas when I saw ...

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• Greetings From Tokyo

  March 12, 2007

  I just arrived in Tokyo and am awaiting the gruelling part of of this trip:  20 freeking hours of flight time!  I drew a VERY bad seat from BKK...I was located in the center section, center seat of the craft.  I had a stinky man to my right, and a man who required a lot…

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• Stranded in Texas

  March 12, 2007

  Due to bad weather, I am stuck in the Convict Execution capital of the U.S.  When I arrived, I was told that the flight was being held for me.  Upon arriving at the appropriate gate, I saw the airplane with the passenger loading dock still attached to the plane.  I asked the extrem...

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• Forward

  March 11, 2007

  I received this from a buddy and found it entertaining:   Military Rules of EngagementUS Marine Corps Rules:1. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one.2. Decide to be aggressive enough, quickly enough.3. Have a plan.4. Have a back-up plan. 5. Be polite, be professional, but have a plan ...

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• Flight From Hell

  March 11, 2007

  I tried every possible way to get to Peru from BKK.   The only flight I found that was appealing would have cost just shy of 4000$.  I took the cheaper route, which is only 1800$, but the route totally sucks!  I fly tomorrow morning.   I will fly from BKK to Tokyo to...

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