tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.comments2021-05-26T04:31:47.092-07:0040 Days & 40 Nights in South AmericaSteve Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06041213821291872054noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-60949916794190790792014-06-16T18:47:51.146-07:002014-06-16T18:47:51.146-07:00I prefer the Macbook Air. It is very lightweight ...I prefer the Macbook Air. It is very lightweight and does everything you need. For travel use, I recommend getting a previous generation used one off ebay. That way you won't lose a lot of money if it gets dropped or stolen.Steve Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06041213821291872054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-79348698135415667282014-06-16T18:37:48.931-07:002014-06-16T18:37:48.931-07:00Really good list here. I can't wait to use the...Really good list here. I can't wait to use the tumi luggage on my next trip. Did you run into problems with the satchel?<br /><br />For the laptop, can any <a href="http://www.whatisrightforme.com/laptop/best?brand%5B%5D=Apple" rel="nofollow">Apply laptops</a> be comparable to the macbook air that you have? I need to buy one asap but still not sure which ones to get since they all look the same.Dan The Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-51651017853794050782013-12-31T13:01:15.208-08:002013-12-31T13:01:15.208-08:00Also a commendable goal!Also a commendable goal!Steve Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06041213821291872054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-70529683330776215982013-12-31T13:00:18.834-08:002013-12-31T13:00:18.834-08:00A commendable goal. I look forward to it!A commendable goal. I look forward to it!Steve Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06041213821291872054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-39706944666578177532013-12-31T12:35:17.150-08:002013-12-31T12:35:17.150-08:00I learned to love pisco sours in Lima, Peru. Our t...I learned to love pisco sours in Lima, Peru. Our travel agent arranged an afternoon at a politician's home and we were serenaded, fed and served numerous sours. Haven't been able to duplicate them here at home. Must try again since I hve two different bottles of pisco.Terry or Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242286026798351640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-8502047496798837162013-12-30T22:16:06.051-08:002013-12-30T22:16:06.051-08:00Your photos have inspired me to post my photos of ...Your photos have inspired me to post my photos of our South American cruise to Flickr. We hired a private tour cab at the port and I loved the city. So picturesque.Terry or Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242286026798351640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-20795700675351263492013-12-27T20:55:50.639-08:002013-12-27T20:55:50.639-08:00Mauro's place and nearly all of our accommodat...Mauro's place and nearly all of our accommodations were found and booked through airbnb.com. <br /><br />The B&B (for 2 nights) in Buenos Aires and the 2 places in Mendoza were found with tripadvisor.com.Steve Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06041213821291872054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-75272920989840302802013-12-27T20:51:34.796-08:002013-12-27T20:51:34.796-08:00Tons of ATMs in the airport. We used the ones for...Tons of ATMs in the airport. We used the ones for Bradesco Bank when in Brazil. They always worked flawlessly with our USA-based ATM card.Steve Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06041213821291872054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-56050778462558215872013-12-27T18:15:47.105-08:002013-12-27T18:15:47.105-08:00Will you share how you found this wonderful "...Will you share how you found this wonderful "bed and breakfast?" Did Mauro have a job outside the home?Terry or Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242286026798351640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-70000653741982826152013-12-27T17:42:30.635-08:002013-12-27T17:42:30.635-08:00Wondering about how you handled paying for items y...Wondering about how you handled paying for items your first day in Brazil? Did you bring Brazilian real from the US? Did you exchange at the airport? Did your credit card work? The reason I asked is we arrived in England and ATMs were not evident in the airport and we had to pay for a train ride from Gatwick to London. I began to panic until we wandered around a corner and found money exchange.Terry or Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242286026798351640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-14663418890505410472013-12-27T17:29:59.576-08:002013-12-27T17:29:59.576-08:00We took a South America cruise in 2009 starting in...We took a South America cruise in 2009 starting in Buenos Aires. Some of our group flew to Brazil first and they were telling stories about the difficulties including having to pay for a visa and getting on the flight to Buenos Aires. Hope those visiting Brazil for the upcoming Olympics are ready for all this. Even our travel agent wasn't informed about the Brazilian requirements.Terry or Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242286026798351640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-82547392307764825882013-12-27T16:58:34.520-08:002013-12-27T16:58:34.520-08:00Our doctor hasn't been that active in preparin...Our doctor hasn't been that active in preparing us for our trips, but lately our visits to foreign countries involve day trips off a cruise ship. The farthest inland where we ate and slept was Luxor in 2010. We just missed the Egyptian riots and watched them on TV in amazement because we had been in the square and visited the famous museum. I must eat gluten free so we limit food choices to hotels and restaurants that cater to large foreign touring groups or the cruise ship.Terry or Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242286026798351640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-33598493493352400372013-12-27T16:33:40.416-08:002013-12-27T16:33:40.416-08:00We spent two weeks in London and in Amsterdam with...We spent two weeks in London and in Amsterdam with about the same amount of luggage. We did fine as I expect to read you will too. I am still using my Rick Steves backpack luggage and only recently lost the carry strap. It was replaceable.Terry or Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242286026798351640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-28605167753023222872013-05-21T14:47:16.780-07:002013-05-21T14:47:16.780-07:00Steve and Kathryn,
Thanks for the blog address. ...Steve and Kathryn,<br /><br />Thanks for the blog address. This is excellent!<br /><br />Randy and NikkiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14366186054228043443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-12586296436380520082013-04-13T07:49:14.716-07:002013-04-13T07:49:14.716-07:00I am very happy that all of us could discover thin...I am very happy that all of us could discover things together. We cannot wait to come back and visit again!<br /><br />-SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-16660337146085383102013-04-12T18:46:31.311-07:002013-04-12T18:46:31.311-07:00S and K
You guys helped me to discover my own city...S and K<br />You guys helped me to discover my own city and I do appreciate. Thank you for discovering along with me, and although we walked quite a bit it was a very fruitful journey! :) I will look forward the orchestra more often from now and then <br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />NinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-29899285036709373212013-04-10T19:06:21.644-07:002013-04-10T19:06:21.644-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Michael Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04856271742108270196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-16438912117551018812013-04-10T08:53:56.847-07:002013-04-10T08:53:56.847-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Prinz Geoffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409013870510548637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-21529033178259180522013-04-10T06:50:17.079-07:002013-04-10T06:50:17.079-07:00I was curious as well. K says she won't even ...I was curious as well. K says she won't even approach a scale for a month or two, but I gained exactly ONE pound. Have to keep in mind how much physical activity we were doing - mostly walking, walking, and more walking. Even using Metro and trains involved a ton of walking.<br /><br />-SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-39451453281113395332013-04-09T20:29:18.937-07:002013-04-09T20:29:18.937-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-30276167907969862102013-04-09T09:59:25.704-07:002013-04-09T09:59:25.704-07:00was wondering how you were publishing this post wi...was wondering how you were publishing this post with your laptop stolen :)Prinz Geoffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409013870510548637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-80599851232041721782013-04-08T18:10:25.388-07:002013-04-08T18:10:25.388-07:00Just curious: how much weight have you gained?Just curious: how much weight have you gained?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-62157623875554430332013-04-08T09:48:53.937-07:002013-04-08T09:48:53.937-07:00Steve, you forgot to mention you almost gave me a ...Steve, you forgot to mention you almost gave me a heart attack because I thought a duck was trying to get my ankle and it was you scaring me! lol -- Even ducks into Brazil are quite welcoming, they wanted to stay close to us --- animals love you! From mosquitoes to ducks.... lol Next time we will find a socker match :)<br />-NinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-60817081416427372922013-04-08T09:23:39.990-07:002013-04-08T09:23:39.990-07:00I guess you may have noticed that there is no &quo...I guess you may have noticed that there is no "REAL" or "UNREAL" city. It is all about a multifaceted city that can englobe all kind of tastes. I will miss you guys, hope you enjoyed the diversity of São Paulo; as you could see there are lots of cities inside just one city. Hope you guys could really feel the welcoming warmth of our people and back more times... We will look forward visit you guys in Utah, which seems a lovely place and I am sure you both will be equally generous with us. About the blog, I really enjoyed but cant wait for the pictures of orchestra, pastel, Paulista Avenue and MASP building, and more arts - and you should show people the mall and how we have plenty of fruits a la carte with pão de queijos. We did lots of things, didnt we? :) Was a great adventure, indeed!<br />- NinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783594425242519552.post-20555105108398925582013-04-07T20:35:19.743-07:002013-04-07T20:35:19.743-07:00Okay, I'm ALL caught up on every day/entry of ...Okay, I'm ALL caught up on every day/entry of your journey! Very exciting!Michael Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04856271742108270196noreply@blogger.com