ARCHIVES: November 2008

Stolen Panties

Going through the Argentinian Airport we knew that the baggage handlers are notorious for opening peoples bags and stealing things so we were sure to put anything valuable in our carry-on bags.
When we got into Brazil and I opened my bag, they had stolen a necklace (that I had wrapped as a gift) but left the […]

I Love Buenos Aires

It is hot, humid, and there are little bins by the toilets for used toilet paper, but I love Buenos Aires!
Despite my lack of Spanish vocabulary, and the fact that I butcher the language every time I make an effort, the people are understanding and friendly. I am picking up the language faster than I thought I would, […]

A Kiwi Girl’s Impressions of Santiago de Chile

Spending two days in Santiago was not enough, but from such a short amount of time here are my impressions of this amazing place.
 Flying in after 11 hours on a plane, Chile felt strangely familiar. It reminded me a lot of flying down the east coast the South Island of New Zealand. Lots of green land and […]