Category Archives: Reflections on Travel

Thinking back on what we have noticed and learned of travel in general

How to live forever and die young

Posted on October 7, 2013 by crupley

Written by Chris As the old joke goes, “I have the ability to travel through time, but I can only go forward and only at a rate of one second per second.” We are are all traveling through time in … Continue reading →

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Our Discovery of Ecuador and Peru

Posted on September 11, 2013 by msuerupley

Jointly written by Chris and Mindy After quite a bit of uncomfortable bus travel, Chris and I have made it safely to the little town of Balaka, Malawi. We are having an enlightening time here, learning and engaging with the … Continue reading →

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Weird plants

Posted on August 23, 2013 by crupley

Written by Chris Johannesburg, South Africa – Mindy and I have spent a lot of time on farms in the past few months, and I got to thinking about how little most of us know about where the food we … Continue reading →

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How I accidently became Indiana Jones

Posted on August 12, 2013 by crupley

Written by Chris I didn’t set out to, I am a victim of circumstance, but somehow, over the last few years, I became Indiana Jones. I get comments on my photos and walking down the street (yes, even in South … Continue reading →

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Chris vs. the Volcano

Posted on July 18, 2013 by crupley

Written by Chris I recently wrote that we were in the town of Banos in Ecuador and that is is surrounded by volcanoes. Volcanoes that are still sometimes active. Well, three days ago, this happened: It looks as though the … Continue reading →

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The Decision to Travel

Posted on March 22, 2013 by msuerupley

This photo was taken in 2011, right around the time we decided to take our trip. I can’t believe how different Chris looks! Written By Mindy We probably get asked on a daily basis how we came about the idea … Continue reading →

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