Travel

Chile, Argentina & Uruguay: Day 2 (Part 1)

December 14, 2010
I am not sure when I stumbled across Kyle’s blog?  What I am sure of is that after only reading it once I was instantly enchanted by her words.  At the time her blog was more of a tribute to the two loves of her life: her Chilean husband and...

Chile, Argentina & Uruguay: Day 1

December 13, 2010
As fall unfolded in the States, I excitedly boarded a plane to South America.  Not only was I escaping the cold, but I was also returning to my favorite continent.  And soon enough the autumn foliage gave way to the Chilean sun kissed Andes. In the previous post, I eluded...

Planning Chile, Argentina & Uruguay

December 9, 2010
For those of you unaware of the announcement I made several months ago regarding my engagement, news flash: I am getting married!  Never one to lead a simple and uncomplicated life, my fiance (who is Argentinean) and I decided to have the wedding in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Sounds glamorous, yes,...

Cuba: Day 9

December 7, 2010
On my last morning in Cuba, I experienced the country at its most frustrating.  After eating a delicious Cuban breakfast at our casa and saying our sad goodbyes to Sergio, Miriam, and their daughter, we departed for the airport.  We checked in with the airline and got through customs with...

Cuba Day 8 (Part 2)

December 6, 2010
Playa del Blanco is a deserted beach with a wide strip of fine, white sand (hence the name) that slopes gently into the sea.  It had some of the calmest waters I have ever been in and was definitely one of those beaches that is so beautiful it inspires you...