I've wanted to visit Easter Island since I was a little girl. Fascinated with the mystery, remoteness, and history. When I read the various blogs and online tips about what to do, where to stay, it all seemed so rushed and forced. Filled with highlight tours of the main historical sights of either 3 days/2 nights or 4 days/3 nights left little time for activities, exploring the island, or immersing yourself into a way of life. More like scratching off a to do on some planned bucket list.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Monday, December 2, 2013
Eat, Play, Do - Chile through photos
The past three weeks in Chile were incredible. Filled with food, adventure and I've posted the photos on Flickr and in five sets. Chile offers a complete view, and the others are sections of the trip in smaller groups: Atacama, Santiago, Central Chile, and Easter Island.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
San Pedro de Atacama: a foodie's dream
We finally arrived in the evening after nearly 26 hours of traveling. Our hotel, Casa Solcor, is perfect. Eight units, two full kitchens, and living spaces, and a gorgeous garden and patio.
Dinner the first night was a hit. The salmon ceviche was to die for! And so was the live band.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Countdown to three weeks in Chile
A week from now, we will be landing in Santiago, Chile and beginning our whirlwind adventure.
It's been a blast planning and prepping, and now the time has come to just do and be with whatever comes our way.
Let's hope these daily Spanish lessons will be put into action and that the Pisco is as memorable as they say. The one thing we resolved quickly was that Chile is one long country! Thank goodness for airplanes. From high deserts and wine valleys to ocean cliffs and moai -- we still had to choose. As one of my besties always says, "The first visit is just the teaser recon trip so pick a few things and just go." Eat, play, do - Chile is in full effect.
Let's hope these daily Spanish lessons will be put into action and that the Pisco is as memorable as they say. The one thing we resolved quickly was that Chile is one long country! Thank goodness for airplanes. From high deserts and wine valleys to ocean cliffs and moai -- we still had to choose. As one of my besties always says, "The first visit is just the teaser recon trip so pick a few things and just go." Eat, play, do - Chile is in full effect.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Prepare the perfect medical kit for travel abroad
Travelling abroad should be all about the trip so why not pack some essential over-the-counter meds. An ounce of prevention can save you hours of hunting for a pharmacy or a comparable medicine.
Here is list that I use to complete my travel first aid kit.
Here is list that I use to complete my travel first aid kit.
Electrolytes
Ibprophene Acetaminophen Cold pills Cold medication Cough drops Decongestant and sinus |
Allergy medication
Antacids Motion sickness Small first aid kit (bandages, cleanser and ointment) Bug repellent (at least 25% deet) Afterbite |
Sun screen
Aloe vera Probiotic Vitamins Protein bars or snack Flashlight |
Monday, October 14, 2013
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Work In Progress
Hello all,
I finally decided to bite the bullet and create a blog. My first order of business is uploading and organizing my photos on flickr. So please pardon the mess while I add my visual aids and fine tune the blog layout a bit. The latter may take a bit of coding, but practice makes more practice!
I hope to have the photos uploaded and the blog organized in the coming weeks and then the storytelling and thoughts will flow.
Christy
I finally decided to bite the bullet and create a blog. My first order of business is uploading and organizing my photos on flickr. So please pardon the mess while I add my visual aids and fine tune the blog layout a bit. The latter may take a bit of coding, but practice makes more practice!
I hope to have the photos uploaded and the blog organized in the coming weeks and then the storytelling and thoughts will flow.
Christy
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