Quick Update!
On May 20, we returned from the Amazon. On May 22, left South America. Team 1 (Ryan & Mark + dogs) flew to Los Angeles where the blue van was sitting in a container inn the Port of Los Angeles. … Continued
From Mark: Exit Strategy
There have been a few questions about how we are going to finish this trip we are on. Here is the background on the current plan and the best guess as what the future holds: The family has made it … Continued
Wine. And some German Beer.
One of the best things about Chile is that wine is cheaper than bottled water, soda, juice or milk. We have become very used to cheap wine, where we start to think that $10 a bottle is really a … Continued
Lucy, the Ecuadorian Stray Dog
We always meant to write this post but we never seemed to have the time. In Otovala, Ecuador, our dog Louie got hit by a car. He was beloved by all and one of the clearest memories I have of … Continued
Away from Puno – Jack
We left Puno a couple of days ago. I really liked Puno. We drove for days over the cold plateaus until we got into a cold desert plateau then we descended into a hot desert with a city. Mom had … Continued
Candy, Clay, Cake & Cookies — Sylvia
Candy. Last night my mom Michelle got me candy. The next morning I found it on the counter! Wait mom, can I eat my candy now? Its a pen it has ink it that is candy and you write on … Continued
On Fair Trade, Buying Hats, and Helping People Who Really Need Help
I’m crossposting this from my blog at ryandecorso.us I’d really appreciate it if you guys read this- I’m in Puno, Peru. It’s one of the poorest cities in the nation. Yesterday, an older woman was nearly begging us to buy … Continued