http://mike.apostol.ca My Europe Trip and Random Ramblings Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:08:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For those of you that don't know, I'm currently driving around New Zealand in a sweet little 4door hatchback that I've rented for 7 weeks. It's working out to be a bit more expensive than I had anticipated but the freedom it affords is amazing! I bought a bunch of used ... http://mike.apostol.ca/archives/rtw/the-nz-road-trip-the-north-island/ It's 9:30am and I've just arrived at the Los Angeles airport from a transfer in Dallas and Buenos Aires before that.  My flight out to Auckland isn't until 11:30pm so I figure now's a good time to head out and see a bit of LA.  From talking with a few ... http://mike.apostol.ca/archives/rtw/one-mans-noble-quest/ I stare up at the vast star spotted Argentinian sky from the large 2nd floor bus window on the way to Buenos Aires and think to myself of all the other people in the past and future that have smiled and will smile looking up at the stars as I ... http://mike.apostol.ca/archives/rtw/el-mundo-es-hermoso/ Finally found an internet cafe here in Argentina that has a decent connection! Pictures from the end of Peru and then Bolivia up to the salt flat tours: Click me! Pictures from the salt flat tours: Click me! Enjoy! http://mike.apostol.ca/archives/rtw/bolivia-pictures/ After spending a few weeks in Bolivia, there are a few things I´ve guess you could say I´ve ¨learned¨. Things I´ve taken for granted living in Canada: paved roads adherance to traffic signs and lights...actually...even just having traffic signs and lights! street names found at intersections drinkable tap water a strong currency (relative to most of ... http://mike.apostol.ca/archives/rtw/bye-bye-bolivia/ I arrive by bus to Tupiza, Boliva at about 3:30 in the afternoon from Potosi.  I´ve only been here a few hours and have already fallen in love with this city.  Nestled in a small flat, surrounded by mountains, it´s a quite city but still seems to maintain a vibrant ... http://mike.apostol.ca/archives/rtw/a-nice-view/ I lazily walk past the small, covered trucha kiosks that line the Lake Titicaca beach front in the tiny town of Copacobana, Bolivia. Without fail, each owner beckons me to come and sit with a look of hope (not desperation) in their sun worn eyes. They each seem to be ... http://mike.apostol.ca/archives/rtw/dinner-by-the-beach/ Just did a photo journal thing on facebook so follow this link to check it out! http://mike.apostol.ca/archives/rtw/cusco-peru/ "Why are you doing this?" my grandfather asks of me. "You have a good job, you save money, you buy house, find good girl, get married and have children. This is what you do, not this quit work and fly to South America." I smile and laugh as he asks this ... http://mike.apostol.ca/archives/rtw/departure-part-2/ My bags are packed, my adrenaline is pumping and time is running short.  To the Robert Q (that's who) I go! See you all on the other side =D Carpe diem friends, carpe diem! http://mike.apostol.ca/archives/rtw/departure/