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  1. March 18, 2009

    The Return – Argentina 2009

    Well, it is now several hours since I arrived in Argentina. All items that I packed are still with me, although there were a few (mis-) adventures along the way…

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  2. March 6, 2009

    My Flight Left Without Me

    Ok, well, it’s like this… I’m still in Australia even though my flight left (without me) over 9 hours ago.

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  3. January 21, 2009

    Birthday in Oz

    When I turned 40, it was a really big deal. Unfortunately for me, the people around me did not think the same way, and so my 40th birthday came and went without any fanfare at all. I guess when you are in the middle of Peru, surrounded by…

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  4. January 18, 2009

    The Best Way To Wake Up

    The sweet harmony of crashing waves slowly ease their way through into my consciousness. I spin on the bed, trying to coax another half an hour’s rest from the already stifling hot day. The early sun’s rays have heated the canvas annex to…

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  5. January 13, 2009

    Working in the Streets

    I had been sitting there for a while before Andrew sat down beside me. The flimsy plastic chairs that we had lined against the wall provided welcome relief for Andrew as he shared of the complete exhaustion that now came upon him since he…

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  6. December 31, 2008

    New Years at Mooloolaba

    Somehow, this part of the beach has earned a reputation for being the party area. As such, every year they celebrate the New Year with lots of fireworks, bands, and activities along the main street which is closed and fenced off.

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  7. December 25, 2008

    Christmas by the Beach

    Only one week after arriving in Australia I have been living at the beach in a caravan with my family. Time here goes both slowly and quickly at the same time. Each day is filled with nothing, and nothing is one of the best things you can…

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  8. September 18, 2007

    Last Day Blues

    It is late night now, and tomorrow I fly out. Anything that I have not yet done will remain undone, anyone that I have not yet seen I will not get to see. My time here is now over, and I am heading back to my home in South America, with a…

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  9. September 10, 2007

    Back in Brissy

    Well, after seeing my mate tie the knot in the most amazing city of Melbourne, I am back again in good ol’ Brissy. Melbourne was a fun place to be and full of activities, but getting back here I have been treated to some wild speedboat…

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  10. September 7, 2007

    Chris and Geena Married

    Well, my whole reason for coming over to Australia this time was to be at Chris and Geena’s wedding. Yesterday they just got married, and what a beautiful wedding it was.

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