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A Visit to the Sani Community in the Amazon Rainforest

Posted on June 24, 2013 by crupley

Written by Chris Sani Village outside of Coca, Ecuador – After a three-hour boat and canoe ride into the Amazon, we met with our indigenous guide for our five-day tour there: Me: “Did you just see that?” Expert Guide: “What? … Continue reading →

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Travel Map is Now Live

Posted on June 22, 2013 by crupley

Written by Chris We have just added a travel map to the site. The idea is to update it as we go with the places we have been and links to the associated posts. The map can be accessed from … Continue reading →

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Down on the Ecuadorian Farm

Posted on May 28, 2013 by crupley

Written by Chris Cuellaje, Ecuador – Mindy and I have just completed the first week of this phase of our trip. For the next four weeks or so, we will be living with a host family in the mountains of … Continue reading →

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Galapagos Animal Roundup

Posted on May 22, 2013 by crupley

Written by Chris The Galapagos Islands are an animal-lover’s dream. No only are they home to many many species that you can find no where else in the world, but the place is simply teeming with animal life and everything … Continue reading →

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Bye bye, USA!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by crupley

Written by Chris After a month-long meandering tour of the US, we are finally ready to leave the country in the morning. Perhaps the word “ready” is a bit strong, but we’ll figure out whatever we’re missing as we go … Continue reading →

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We Be Trippin’

Posted on March 12, 2013 by crupley

Welcome to our blog, a place to check out our adventures as we spend a year traveling the world.  

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