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The Crazy Adventures of the Tibbler

a travel blog by Vegtibbles

So this is it, this is the very start of what is hopefully going to be the best 7 months of my young life. In a slight mode of panic before i embark on my adventure, im both wondering what the hell ive got myself into and exited at the prospect of meeting and seeing some really amazing people/places. I don't know any Spanish other than 'Ola', i know how to make a cup from paper using the art of origami and i am itching to use my knife/fork/spoon set given to me for my birthday - this is going to be one crazy trip...
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From Smog Central to Desert town... and other adventures.

San Pedro de Alcantara, Chile

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permalink written by  Vegtibbles on June 30, 2006 from San Pedro de Alcantara, Chile
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Champagne Backpacker, whats wrong with looking good in the desert?

Uyuni, Bolivia

Sorry guys, ive been really slack with the blog updates. Hopefully i will have ample time to fully update my previous blogs tomorrow, so look forward to that! Love to you all xxx

permalink written by  Vegtibbles on July 6, 2006 from Uyuni, Bolivia
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To infinity...AND BEYOND!

La Paz, Bolivia

Not content on visiting the southern-most city in the world, i thought it best to fit in the Highest Capital City in the world. Now ive done this (arriving in La Paz in the early hours of Sunday), what can top this? Youll soon find out...

permalink written by  Vegtibbles on July 11, 2006 from La Paz, Bolivia
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Jungle Boogie - The Amazon Rainforest

Rurrenabaque, Bolivia

Do you know the song by Kool and the gang? I dont know what jungle they were talking about, but it certainly wasnt the one i was in.

permalink written by  Vegtibbles on July 15, 2006 from Rurrenabaque, Bolivia
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Bowler hats VS Boaters? The Peruvian experience

Arequipa, Peru

I miss fashion, so i was glad to notice on my bus journey crossing from Copacabana in Bolivia to Puno in Peru, that the Bolivian/Peruvian ladies enjoy different types of hats. Im going to look into the reason for each selection of hat, being so random im sure i wont be disappointed by the result of the research. Bolivian women go for the bowler hat perched on the very tip of the head (much like Mr Benn), im still very interested how they get their has to stay on as there is no evidence of a clip or glue. Another avenue of research maybe. The Peruvians prefer the more casual boater.... These are the kind of questions that float around my mind in an attempt to pass time on the oh so horrfic ordeals i call public transport. A far cry from the full Cama bus mentioned in previous blogs.

permalink written by  Vegtibbles on July 24, 2006 from Arequipa, Peru
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The climax, Salcantay Inca Trail

Cusco, Peru

So, here we are. Only 10 days left in South America and what better way to end it than a 5 day excruciating Salcantay trek, climaxing at the grand Machu Picchu ruins. It starts tomorrow, the 31st July, so ill update the blog (and the rest, tsk) upon my return. The thought of another 5 days without a wash and camping in freezing conditions excites me so much, i can hardly contain myself.

permalink written by  Vegtibbles on July 31, 2006 from Cusco, Peru
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The night of six stories - Back end of Cuzco

Cuzco, Peru

Veg is back, thats right, back. After just about completing the 5 day trek our thoughts turned quickly to letting our hair down & beer. Well, i say that as if we hadnt had a drop of the good stuff for 5 whole days, which isn~t actually true. What i mean to say is that we couldnt wait to get away from each other and back into civilization... This entry really should be attached to the previous one, but so much happened that night it has been upgraded to an entry of its very own.

permalink written by  Vegtibbles on August 4, 2006 from Cuzco, Peru
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Farewell South America...

Santiago, Chile

In a nutshell...

Favourite food in South America: Empanada
Items lost/stolen: SD memory card, white cardigan, memory card reader, turbie towel, camera (twice) but found both times.
Place that will be most missed: Machu Picchu
Items purchased: Where do i start bowler hat, dvds, souvineers* 1000s of postcards, 2pairs of trainers, spiderman pillow, pashmina*
Favourite saying: Besame* (kiss me)
Spanish words learnt: Besame* (kiss me), Con Calme* (easy tiger), banos* (toilet), quesiera* la quenta por favor* (could i have the bill please), perdon (sorry), comes das* (how are you), Quanta es*? (how much is this)
Snow-capped mountains sighted: Shit loads
New hobbies: Horse-riding, drinking beer, partying hard, surviving on no sleep
Funniest quote: i am very unhappy about this situation
Most random event: The night of six stories, Pisac
Outfit of the continent: Has to be the Pashmina
Favourite mode transport: Snow Mobile
Scariest event: Bus journey from Potosi to La Paz
Favourite country: Bolivia
Friends made: Too many to speak of, special mentions to Philippa, Andrew, James, Stefan, Hoar (Nick)...
Tune of South America: Hips don't lie, Shakira (not by choice, it was just overplayed).

  • I did not learn how to spell on this trip. Sorry mum & dad & Mrs Crocker (English teacher from school)


    • So our flight from Cuzco to Santiago via Lima went to plan. All of us on edge as we know what we are like with flight dates. Looking forward to a good day out in Lima turned out to be a let down and ended up surfing the net, eating cake and watching Pirates of the Carribean 2 on a proper screen. The flight was quite pleasant, the 12 hr wait from the previos flight wasnt, but the less we talk about that the better. We arrived back in Santiago at 1am, not thinking to book any accomodation for our last three nights in South America and end up walking the streets for around an hour with my 100kg bag barely hanging from my shoulders. Spotted a few drag queens, but the lack of sleep from our escapades left me cross rather than amused by the men/she's attire. Naturally Tuesday, Wednesday and even the day of our flight were spent shopping for the final crappy gifts to send home.

    I managed to upset a shop assistant at the Falabella department store, when rudely i asked if i could have a plastic bag without purchasing anything. I know, how rude of me to ask such a ridiculous question on such a lovely Wednesday afternoon. The assistant proceeded to call her manager over and discuss the situation she was in, who in turn curled up his nose and denied me of the luminous carrier of joy. You can tell i was gutted. Still hurts a little now, so ill say no more.

    All in all, apart from my total lack of Spanish vocab & ability to read a street map we managed to end our visit to South America in one piece. Once at the airport, after a three way hug with the boys & a few more purchases from the gift shops, we said our final farewell to our Spanish experience. This place was absolutly awesome.


    permalink written by  Vegtibbles on August 10, 2006 from Santiago, Chile
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    The zorbing, Jet-boating, Rafting & falling down a 7m waterfall...

    Roto, New Zealand

    This place is stinky

    permalink written by  Vegtibbles on August 28, 2006 from Roto, New Zealand
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    The band

    Taupo, New Zealand

    The band,

    permalink written by  Vegtibbles on August 31, 2006 from Taupo, New Zealand
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