Archive for February, 2009
Contributed Story: Pooping and Machu Picchu
Posted on 28. Feb, 2009 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Contributed story of a hilarious account of a gringo visiting Machu Picchu. With pictures.
Special undies
Before the trip, I went to REI for camping equipment. I bought a fleece, backpack, and a very special item: a $25 pair of underwear you can wear for 4-5 days that doesn’t absorb odor/moisture. Happiness Level: A+ … Read more
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Relocating to Bogotá, Colombia
Posted on 25. Feb, 2009 by Colin.
SUMMARY: My plans and reasons for moving to Bogotá, Colombia.
I booked my flight Sunday. I move to Bogotá April 3, after exactly one year in Peru.
I’m starting a web development business. I’ve learned a lot about the internet from managing this blog and from living with two web professionals. Of everything I’ve learned there’s one point that stands out. Web practices in Latin America are SHIT … Read more
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Camaná Round Two
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I spent another weekend in Camaná, Peru. Not quite as wild as the last time.
After my first bender in Camana, I had to go back next weekend. Damien and I arrived around 6 pm Saturday. There was a huge concert that weekend so no rooms anywhere. We dropped our bags in the lobby of our old friends’ hotel and went out with no plan. … Read more
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Public Urination in Peru
Posted on 11. Feb, 2009 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Two of the more interesting incidents of public urination in Peru described.
One night I was riding the combi home. The driver (a male) said to the cobradora (a female) that the little girl sitting up front (about six years old) had to pee. It’s common for the children of combi workers to ride the bus with them all night after school; not everybody can afford child care … Read more
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Camaná: Bender at the Beach
Posted on 03. Feb, 2009 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I get drunk and troll women at the Arequipa beach town of Camaná, Peru.
Camaná is a small beach town two hours from Arequipa. It’s only sunny late December to early February, so a seasonal hotspot. Our bus was set to leave at 9 am. Damien and I missed it. We took a taxi for, ironically, the same price. The taxi arrived faster. … Read more
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