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Four months in South America.

In and around South America

It seems like we've been talking about this trip forever, and now it is finally here! We've been to more going away parties and dinners than we can count, and are starting to feel like no one is expecting us to come back...

Four months on the road is a long time, but let's face it, we'll need that much time to find our way home.  We're looking forward to indulging our wanderlust and having our best adventure yet!

Join us here for your Kim and Brian fix while we're on the road.

6/16/09 - Kim put together a book of our first 2 months in South America.  More to come...

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    Beer for breakfast!

    Quito, Ecuador | Sep 07 '07 | Reviews: 1

    Marissa sent us off from San Francisco with bellies full of hops.  Public transport to the airport was  fabulous, and all of our fli... Continue reading »

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    Tarzan and Jungle Girl survived the Oriente!

    Coca, Ecuador | Sep 08 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Photos from the jungle: ... Continue reading »

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    Ecuador, where the sun doesnt shine.

    Puerto Lopez, Ecuador | Sep 16 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianandkim/collections/72157602222421497/

    After the Oriente we headed back to Quito.  Once... Continue reading »

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    The sea was angry that day, my friend.

    Galapagos Islands, Ecuador | Sep 21 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianandkim/collections/72157602215352996/

    After spending our first week in the hot wet jungle,... Continue reading »

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    Faster Forward!!

    Banos, Ecuador | Oct 01 '07 | Reviews: 0

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    http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianandkim/collections/72157602307711946/

    Saludos from Banos

    We decided to leave the thick... Continue reading »

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    Gringo y esposa.

    Cusco, Peru | Oct 16 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianandkim/collections/72157602558013016/

    Cusco is a town about the size of Sacramento, nestled in a... Continue reading »

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    Egg Burp and the Moon

    Machu Picchu, Peru | Oct 21 '07 | Reviews: 0

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    Inca Trail (Continue reading »

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    We're back in the valley!

    Santiago, Chile | Oct 27 '07 | Reviews: 0

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    http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianandkim/sets/72157603218051488/

    We touched down in Santiago and had to do a double take! &nb... Continue reading »

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    The nicest people south of the equator!

    Choschuenco, Chile | Nov 04 '07 | Reviews: 0

    pictures:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianandkim/collections/72157603275030796/

    We set out from Pucon on the Scott trail, ready for a... Continue reading »

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    Quick stop... and up north.

    San Martin de los Andes, Argentina | Nov 07 '07 | Reviews: 0

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    A boat ride, a hitchhike with the cops, some walking, and presto, we're in Argentina!  Funny, it looks a lot like Chile. . . <... Continue reading »

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    Looking for kayaking.

    Puerto Montt, Chile | Nov 18 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Puerto Montt is an armpit of a city.  It is dirty, and there's not much to do unless you like to wander aimlesly through shopping malls. ... Continue reading »

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    Thanksgiving chicken!!

    Chiloe, Chile | Nov 20 '07 | Reviews: 0

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    to come...

    Aah, Chiloe. What can we say. Chiloe is a pretty little fishing island off the coast of Chile. It was rated one of... Continue reading »

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    Pinguinos and Centolla!!

    Punta Arenas, Chile | Nov 22 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Pictures: coming soon... hopefully.

    Patagonia at last!!  We were welcomed to Patagonia by a vast grey sky, and drove into town with the... Continue reading »

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    Getting ready for Torres del Paine.

    Puerto Natales, Chile | Nov 24 '07 | Reviews: 0

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    Puerto Natales is decidedly smaller than Punta Arenas, but one thing they're not lacking in is tourist agencies and camping supply... Continue reading »

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boainteg avatar boainteg on Sep. 3, 2007 @ 04:31PM said
Today is Friday, Sept. 28th from the comfortable state of CA. Sounds like you guys are having a wonderful time out there experiencing the wild & crazy stuff. The guys here post updates from your trip on the outside of Ben's cube and I just happen to find out about it. Thought it was very cool for the updates. Take care.
Mamacita & Papacito avatar Mamacita & Papacito on Sep. 3, 2007 @ 04:31PM said
Make that a "grand" stay in the jungle, and don't let the bats carry you off either!
Rico&Suave LeGrand avatar Rico&Suave LeGrand on Sep. 3, 2007 @ 04:31PM said
Sounds like you are having fun! Can't wait to hear more stories! Love you!
Mamacita & Papacito avatar Mamacita & Papacito on Sep. 3, 2007 @ 04:31PM said
Have a grant stay in the jungle and don't let the boas carry you off!
qackrwackr avatar qackrwackr on Sep. 3, 2007 @ 04:31PM said
Hey, this is really cool. Have a fantastic trip. I look forward to reading your blogs
Weddige Crew avatar Weddige Crew on Sep. 3, 2007 @ 04:31PM said
So glad you made it there! I can't wait to hear about swinging like monkeys! Don't eat too many bananas!
Tito & Bubby avatar Tito & Bubby on Sep. 3, 2007 @ 04:31PM said
Have a blast for us!! Can't wait to read all of your exciting adventures.
Crazy Coconut avatar Crazy Coconut on Sep. 3, 2007 @ 04:31PM said
Hey B. hope your enjoying the scenery. Dont pet the kudamunde because they bite. Cheers. Ed from Work
Claire bear avatar Claire bear on Sep. 3, 2007 @ 04:31PM said
Woohoo, have fun with the monkeys and enjoy the experience, you guys are going to have a really great time! We are jealous!

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