Tag Archives: Travel

Introduction to Easter Island

Posted on January 5, 2013 by David Cross

Easter Island (proper name is Isla de Pascua) is actually called Easter Island as the island was discovered by a modern (Dutch) seafarer (Captain Rogovan) on Easter. Currently, only 6,000 people live on the island and it is visited by … Continue reading →

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Flying in other Countries

Posted on January 3, 2013 by David Cross

We flew around a lot in South America and it was a different experience than we face in the USA.  First, get used to very long lines in the airport or go through immigration. These can be frustrating and time … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year from Santiago Chile!

Posted on January 2, 2013 by David Cross

Próspero Año Nuevo! (No more fiscal cliffs in 2013!) We are celebrating the end of the year in Santiago, Chile with the local downtown crowd and enjoying a great meal and great weather in the southern hemisphere. We are staying … Continue reading →

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The Cultural Santiago

Posted on December 31, 2012 by David Cross

We relaxed and toured around Santiago a little more today…visiting the artistic areas in town where famous poets, actors, artists, etc. have and continue to live:    We also visited the Presidential Palace: …along with a nice climb up into … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires Argentina

Posted on December 29, 2012 by David Cross

Before coming to Buenos Aires, we spent a day at Iguassu Falls on both the Argentina side and also on the Brazilian side which you can see in those blog posts. Now, BA is a very interesting city.  It is delightful … Continue reading →

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Iguassu Falls – Crossing the Border

Posted on December 28, 2012 by David Cross

In case you missed it, here is my first Iguassu Falls blog posting when I was in Brazil. Today, we crossed the border near Iguassu Falls into Argentina. It is a very small customs and immigration office, and fortunately we … Continue reading →

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Iguassu Falls in Brazil

Posted on December 26, 2012 by David Cross

At first, we visited Rio de Janeiro which was in this blog entry. Today we visited Iguassu Falls in southern Brazil. It was almost 40 degrees Celsius out, but the trails through the park were nicely shaded which was very … Continue reading →

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Holiday Dinner Overlooking Beach in Rio

Posted on December 25, 2012 by David Cross

Last night we had a pleasant and enticing gourmet dinner at the Skylab restaurant above our hotel (Rio Othon Palace). It was a great view and setup for the holidays. Afterwards we met with the chef to compliment him on … Continue reading →

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Rio National Park

Posted on December 24, 2012 by David Cross

Took a walk through the National Park outside of Rio. A spectacular view of the city like no other… We were able to observe the famous ants that live in the trees that turn from green leaves to white flowers … Continue reading →

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On the Beach of Rio de Janeiro

Posted on December 22, 2012 by David Cross

We arrived in Brazil a day before the world ends, but unlike the great book I read 20 years ago, we are truly on the beach with no major apocalypse in Rio de Janeiro.  (I think they made a black … Continue reading →

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