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  • From Cable to . . . Bulgaria

    In which we need some water, we cross some mountains, and enter a very different place called Bulgaria.

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  • Breaking Up is Hard to Do

    In which we write a Dear John letter to Chile, our old flame, we meets wonderful Moroccan family and we eat great food.

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  • The Colombian Palate

    The Colombian Palate

    The Arepa, the Empanada, and the Patacone – a little meditation on Colombian food and drink . . .

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  • When In Colombia . . .

    When In Colombia . . .

    You know what they say: “The early bird . . . doesn’t get fried . . .” Or something like that . . .

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  • Decision Trees

    Decision Trees

    In which we experience Colombia heat, don’t drink enough, and suffer through some bike repairs, but ultimately learn our lesson and enjoy a beautiful day.

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  • Breaking Bad

    Breaking Bad

    In which one thing leads to another and we have many misadventures in Cartagena – but we enjoy our time with the kids. We miss them already!

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  • Pirates of the Carribean

    Pirates of the Carribean

    In which we learn about piracy – old and new – but also experience the warmth and generosity of Colombians in a small town outside of Cartagena. (And the kids arrive!!!)

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  • When the Fish are Biting . . .

    Natural history and a new land bridge between North and South America, cool animal sightings, the Panama Canal and Jimmy Carter.

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  • Taking Stock

    Taking Stock

    In which we arrive in Panama City – the end of Part I of our journey. We look back on where we’ve been and forward to South America, and we take a minute to appreciate our friends and family, and all that we have.

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  • Rod Carew, the Panama Canal, and, . . . Donald Trump

    We hit the beach and a Chinese restaurant, and think about Rod Carew and the Panama Canal – and then Donald Trump says he’s going to take the canal back. The Panamanians are not amused . . .

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  • Adventures in Eating – Part 2: El “Hotel”

    Diana arranges for food and lodging in a mysterious place in the jungle in the mountains – but we are in for a few surprises along the way. We also enjoy a mountain storm and post-rain beauty – and we meet some great people.

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  • Adventures in Eating

    Adventures in Eating

    With new food come new adventures in ordering; finding an open grocery store is its own challenge – but Diana’s Chinese skills save the day.

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