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It looks like a fabulous, beautiful place. And if you'd had an Underground journey like mine this morning, then you're right, a few thousand kilometres is rather similar.
But a year sabbatical? If I'm not wrong, I think you've been gone for nearly two!
Commented Dec 7, 2006 on Vásquez and Cocora revisited at Alex Mira on the move
Vásquez and Cocora revisited
During a sabbatical year-off one can travel to places usually there is never time to go, but during an extended two years sabbatical, one can amazingly repeat and travel again to these places for a second time. Sabbaticals, aren’t they great? This is exactly what happened to me when I returne...
Ah, visiting Valparaiso - you really are following in Che's footsteps!
Commented Nov 21, 2006 on Chile: 1973 – 2006 at Alex Mira on the move
Chile: 1973 – 2006
The Palacio de la Moneda in Santiago de Chile - the seat of the Chilean President - is considered a master piece of civil neoclassical architecture in Latin America, but in Chile, the palace is far more than just another government building. For Chileans, it symbolizes freedom and democracy. ...
Absolutely fantastic photographs, Sr.
Commented Nov 21, 2006 on Te Pito o Te Henua at Alex Mira on the move
Te Pito o Te Henua
At nearly 4000 km away, in the city of Santiago de Chile, Easter Island seemed a long way to go, but I knew I actually was relatively close considering there is nothing else in between. It was my perfect chance, and in a great moment of madness, I bought my ticket to a dream. Since I was a c...
'After spending a few months in Brazil, I had decided to take a break and set myself into a new adventure.'
Alex, you may be the only person I know who takes a break from a break! Very interesting to read about your experiences in the wonderful country of Bolivia. And as for the Andes... look forward to hearing a lot more about those.
Commented Nov 3, 2006 on Between highlands and lowlands in Bolivia at Alex Mira on the move
Between highlands and lowlands in Bolivia
At the train station in Quijarro, I already noticed that things around me were different and changing fast. The atmosphere was still lively and bustling like in an outdoors food market with vendors and people moving ceaselessly everywhere. This time, however, the local indigenous crowd - all d...
I imagine you have quite a few samba moves yourself, Alex! Not too long until Carnival 2007.
Commented Oct 10, 2006 on The Samba of Carnival at Alex Mira on the move
The Samba of Carnival
It has been a while since I was in Rio for Carnival, but every time I listen to samba music I cannot stop thinking of those five incredible days in Rio de Janeiro at the heart of this unique and longstanding Brazilian Carnival. Although samba originated first in the State of Bahía...
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