The Big Adventure
Who We Are:
Chris and Mindy, from the San Francisco BayWhere We Are Now:
Back in the USofADays Traveled:
370Countries:
17Miles Covered:
61,849Pictures Taken:
25,479Beds Slept In:
160Updated: Apr 12, 2014
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Recent Posts
- Back in the USSA April 18, 2014
- Annapurna in pictures April 3, 2014
- K K K K K Kathmandu photo time March 31, 2014
- Moving through the Amazon March 27, 2014
- Kung Fu Travel March 14, 2014
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Category Archives: Excursion Log
Dr. Livingstone, I Presume?
The famous Dr. Livingstone. From the moment we stepped out of South Africa (where Nelson Mandela rightfully rules the land) till our last day in Tanzania, the number one person we heard about was Dr. Livingstone. Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, and … Continue reading
A Whale of a Day
Another post that is a bit overdue though still definitely something we wanted to share. A few weeks ago Chris and I got the opportunity to travel down to the Ecuadorian coast to the little town of Puerto Lopez. This … Continue reading
An Inca Trek
Thanks Kye for this awesome photo of the whole group! So this one is a bit late in coming but we had such an amazing time on the Inca Trek, we definitely wanted to share it. The map of … Continue reading
Ruins of the Forgotten Inca Civilization
Written by Chris After spending a bit of time learning about the Incas in South America, I think it is typical for most people to arrive at the same conclusion; the Spanish were dicks. By most measures, the Incas had … Continue reading
A Visit to the Sani Community in the Amazon Rainforest
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
Galapagos Photos
We just uploaded our Galapagos Album. Check it out here! UPDATE: A Galapagos Adventure also available on flickr.com.
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (and The Awesome)
As Chris and I wind down our time at the farm, I have been spending a lot of time reflecting on the experience. In so many ways it has been absolutely amazing and a once in a lifetime opportunity. However, … Continue reading
Going Through Detox
Our home in Ecuador. Wholesome food + 8+ hours of sleep a night + no TV or Internet + lots of fresh air + free time to enjoy it + daily exercise = life on the farm. While this is … Continue reading
A Woman´s Life For Me
Over the last couple weeks, one of the things that I have enjoyed the most has been the opportunity to spend time with the women of Cuellaje. They truly are some of the most competent and most welcoming women I … Continue reading
Up On the Farm
So Chris and I have been in Cuellujue for close to two weeks now. So far it has been a wonderful, albeit frustrating at times, experience. We very often have no idea what is happening around us, language/culture barrier, and … Continue reading