tag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2009-11-10:/These are the stories of my travels in South and Central America from September 2005 to April/May 2006. MokoFeed2009-11-10T23:13:57+01:00tag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2006-05-27:/2006/05/11/our_man_in_havana~792786/#c1147313Mark2006-05-27T09:00:45+02:002006-05-27T09:00:45+02:00Hi Chris<br> <br> Trust you arrived home safely?? Sorry we cant make it to your parents this weekend .. duty calls & we both have to visit our respective families. I'm dropping Angus off at some caravan park near Great Yarmouth .. all his brothers & 7 kids .. agggghhhhhhh. He's dreading it. My family are all congragating on the North Norfolk coast at mt Brother-in-laws sisters house (Sarah lives in New York so they've got it set up as a holiday home). It's right next door to the pub so I guess that'll feature!!<br> <br> Anyway, give us a buzz sometime, it will be great to catch up.<br> <br> Home 020 82995967<br> Mobi 07930 330867<br> <br> Have a great weekend<br> <br> Love<br> <br> Mark xtag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2006-04-21:/2006/04/18/antigua_you_can_overdose_on_colonial_tow~737761/#c990346dfsdf2006-04-21T02:49:42+02:002006-04-21T02:49:42+02:00sdfsdfstag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2006-03-28:/2006/03/28/in_search_of_a_good_coffee~679494/#c882142Sam2006-03-28T13:09:44+02:002006-03-28T13:09:44+02:00Heya Chris, <br> <br> Keeping track of your travels, they are amazing. I know what you mean by the search for decent coffee. I have finally found it!...In London that is. Although it is 5 x the price it is all worth it. We did run into the Exodus mob and it was gr8 to catch up, we hope to see Tariq and Phill soon aswell.<br> Keep well, hasta luego! Sam xxxtag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2006-03-22:/2006/03/17/the_trek_out_of_the_jungle~650591/#c859599markangus2006-03-22T21:21:36+01:002006-03-22T21:21:36+01:00Hi Chrissy Whissy!!<br> <br> Just been catching up on your travels .. sounds fabulous but how do you find the time to keep up with all this blogging stuff??!!<br> <br> Thought of you yesterday .. as Ang' & I nipped into the Pick'n'Pay .. yup we're back in CPT!! City is better than ever .. few changes here & there except of course in the Bronx! The barmen are still swinging their bells!<br> <br> We're staying in Clifton this time, just over the hill from Camps Bay. Found a great apartmentos just a few steps down to the beach .. you drift off to sleep & wake up in the morning to the sound of the waves crashing on the beach .. fabulous!! Place even has wireless internet access .. albeit with a slightly doggy connection.<br> <br> It was freezing when we left home last week. Was up in Birmigham last Thursday & got covered in snow walking back to the train station .. brrrrrr. We were glad to get on the plane. Weather is fab here .. off to the beach in the morning.<br> <br> Lots of love<br> <br> Mark xtag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2006-03-21:/2006/03/01/the_sights_of_cartagena~605035/#c854169tracyh2006-03-21T20:34:12+01:002006-03-21T20:34:12+01:00hey Chris, hows life ? bloody good from the sounds of things. You are looking tanned and slim. (hate you !!)<br> <br> have just caught up with your last two months travels as was a bit behind....some really great piccies and entertaining stories. I was Emailing with G from abbey this week and she was asking after you, assuming you were back and wanted to get you out for a beer ! work must seem so long ago / so far away from your fabulous lifestyle. glad to hear you rec'd good service from Amex when you had your cards stolen ! (i work at amex now) lots of love from cold and rainy london Xtag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2006-02-20:/2006/02/20/day_5_galapagos_espanola~577600/#c718593Tariq Yusuf2006-02-20T16:46:48+01:002006-02-20T16:46:48+01:00Heh Chris,<br> <br> Great pictures from the Galapagos Islands. Really take me back. Hope you get to see Kicker Rock, near Isla San Cristobal.<br> <br> All the best<br> <br> Tariqtag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2006-02-04:/2006/02/04/rucksack_robbery~532811/#c649878jaleel2006-02-04T05:47:49+01:002006-02-04T05:47:49+01:00ur blog makes me cry with despair and jealousy... out here in india, the system gets so inflexible and rigid that you jus cannot leave it one fine day and wayfare.. woow,, nice blog.. u lucky to be on the road..tag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2006-01-28:/2006/01/20/san_pedro_de_atacama~489819/#c617761markangus2006-01-28T10:53:01+01:002006-01-28T10:53:01+01:00Hi Chris!!<br> <br> So pleased you've been reunited with your backpack !! Dont they have a Marriott with emergency essentials in these places ????!!!!!<br> <br> Winter continues here (yuk!) just back from a little business trip to Edinburgh .. it was actually warmer up in Scotland than it is here in Londres.<br> <br> Off to Heathrow this afternoon .. but sadly not to get on a plane. My Ma & Pa are off to Australia for 3 months this eve. Their trip of a lifetime particularly when you consider Dad almost died year before last & is still suffering the consequences of his stroke (still cant use his left arm, left leg a bit gammy & the doctor wont let him drive etc). They seem to be doing the whole of Aussie land .. plane, train, automobile, Boat .. you name it they're doing it! Wish I was going!!<br> <br> Ang' & I have 2 weeks (bit different from your extended trip!!) off at the end of March, nothing booked yet but it will have to be somewhere nice & warm.<br> <br> Look forward to reading your next instalment(s)<br> <br> Lots of love<br> <br> Mark xtag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2006-01-24:/2006/01/14/climbing_villarrica_volcano~471538/#c599051Tariq Yusuf2006-01-24T15:08:28+01:002006-01-24T15:08:28+01:00Hiya Chris,<br> <br> Just thought I'd say a quick "hi" and to say I've enjoyed reading your blog. It's good to read someone else's perspective of the same trip.<br> <br> Take care, and enjoy the rest of your trip!<br> <br> Tariqtag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2006-01-21:/2006/01/20/santiago~489414/#c5852262006-01-21T02:26:03+01:002006-01-21T02:26:03+01:00<br> Cant believe those photos of the truck!<br> <br> It was nice travelling with all of you as well.... and your welcome, glad you had a good time.<br> <br> Good luck with the onward travel<br> Chao <br> Lindatag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2006-01-20:/2006/01/08/title~453100/#c584838Amanda Glover2006-01-20T23:31:58+01:002006-01-20T23:31:58+01:00Hiya! You are very adventourous!! I am impressed at your dare devil exploits! All ok here, don't know if you got my last message that I sent last week - there was a problem sending it through - anyway Teaching practise is going better - the little darlings and I are starting to reach an understanding, that I am in charge! We are all better now (touch wood) last week lots of sickness and child care problems but such is life. I am glad its Friday, am taking a break from planning a science lesson - always something to do .Ian is fine. Nathan is a little smasher - he really like the Trumpton Video (remember the firemen?) so I will try and find him a Trumpton book! <br> Take care and try not to drop anything else down the loo! Lots of love Amanda xxxtag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2006-01-06:/2005/12/29/the_w~424318/#c523424Amanda Glover2006-01-06T15:15:00+01:002006-01-06T15:15:00+01:00Chris, Happy New Year! What a way to spend Christmas and New Year! Not quite so exciting here..all well, start teaching practice next week so have nearly finished all initial planning! Working with 5 & 6 year olds who are sweet but prone to tears! Nathan is fine, he can say chocolate now...Ian and I are ok, getting on better - we are on a sticker chart (a mental one) if we can get on well for a day we can have a sticker - so far lots of stickers and no squashed tomatoes! Will leave you to guess prize if we get 7 stickers in a row (its free, you have to be over 16 and does not involve leaving the house!)<br> take care,<br> much love, Amanda xxxxtag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-12-31:/2005/12/29/the_w~424318/#c501995markangus2005-12-31T00:12:41+01:002005-12-31T00:12:41+01:00Hi Chris!!<br> <br> Wow!! What a Christmas you've had .. a lttle more energetic that ours!! We had our first Christmas in the new house with Ang's Mother & my parents .. the first time they've spent more than a couple of hours together. All worked our well although Angus & I didn't stop for a minutes rest .. these parents can be very demanding!<br> <br> 2 xmas in the UK on the trot, must make sure we're overseas next year .. cant believe that it's 5 years since we did the Las Vegas & Hawaii trip .. how time fly's... & 2 years ago we were in New Orleans .. <br> <br> We have Mark & John, Miriam & Neil and Cliff & Greg for the NY celebrations tomorrow eve .. rip roaring event that will be!! We have 3 cases of wine & a block of beer chilling in the garden so that should get things going a bit .. been pretty cold over the last week, had snow in East Dulwich on Tuesday & Kent was under about 10cm in places.<br> <br> Did we tell you that Miriam & Neil are getting "married" on 4th March?? The first of our friends to take advantage of the new Civil Partnership rights which came in on 21/12 .. all that marching we did years ago has finally paid off.<br> <br> Have a fabulous New Year and I look forward to reading about your travels in 2006!!<br> <br> Lots of love<br> <br> Mark xxxtag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-12-29:/2005/12/29/last_half_day_on_the_w_glacier_grey~424794/#c4974252005-12-29T18:15:20+01:002005-12-29T18:15:20+01:00wow!<br> u truly are a globe totter.<br> i want 2 do wot u do, after a decade though!<br> not americas, but ur own backyard.<br> my greatest ambitions are to watch mercysiders playing their eternal rivals @ anfield/ watch kimmi whizzing past @ silverstone.<br> anyways, hav a gr8 time!<br> by the way who is ali?<br> any plans of comin 2 india?tag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-12-26:/2005/12/11/stood_up_in_mendoza~379217/#c488287Daniel2005-12-26T17:53:53+01:002005-12-26T17:53:53+01:00Hi Chris.<br> I just happened to visit your web log, i never do this actually, but i find this a good occasion for these season`s greeting and wish you a happy new year.<br> And... thank you for the "a nice end in Mendoza" comment... ah... and that "one of the family..." was very funny as well.<br> <br> A huge<br> DAnitag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-12-24:/2005/12/21/i_wanna_see_the_sunshine_after_the_rain~406352/#c484848Bob170419662005-12-24T20:02:12+01:002005-12-24T20:02:12+01:00MERRY CHRISTMAS!!<br> LOVE FROM ROB, ROZ, ROBBIE & CHARLOTTE.tag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-12-14:/2005/12/11/return_to_buenos_aires~379270/#c422471Amanda Glover2005-12-14T14:46:11+01:002005-12-14T14:46:11+01:00Hiya!! I am most envious of your adventures! Been on the computer doing my teaching planning since 9.30am (now its 1.45pm!) I think I will have planned myself to death by the end of this coursE! All ok here just a bit on the tired side. Nathan is lovely and now likes Bob the Builder. Please you have found a few friends who are already on your bus if you see what I mean. Take care, love and a big kiss! Amanda xxxx<br> PS had Christmas card from Jane yesterday she says she is enjoying life after Harrods!tag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-12-04:/2005/12/01/in_search_of_a_decent_cup_of_coffee~353426/#c386850markangus2005-12-04T20:57:33+01:002005-12-04T20:57:33+01:00Hi Chris!<br> <br> Just been reading your latest updates .. Yeah .. we're suffering from the blues too .. back from our fabby trip to Perth yesterday afternoon & just getting through the jetlag.<br> <br> Perth was quite different from other Aussie cities we've been too, much more laid back than the likes of Sydney. Lots more Brits living there too. Fantastic beaches, lots of white sand & turquoise waters and loads of fresh air. Weather was good .. rained once in town .. the weather report on the TV claimed 0.4mm .. Wowee!! Had a few days down in the Margaret River Wine Region which proved even more laid back than Perth. Needless to say we tried a few of the local brews .. and even bumped into a kangaroo on the way back (on foot) from a local micro brewery .. first time I've ever see a kagaroo in the wild .. they're pretty big up close!!??<br> <br> Now we're back. It's cold (about 5c) and so dark. The sun shone today but after 2 weeks of brilliant sunshine it was like a 40w build with the dimmer turned to low .. so depressing. & it's flamin' Christmas everywhere .. agggghhhhh !!!!<br> <br> Even more depressing is the thought of having to get up (in the dark) & go to work in the morning :( .. oh well it will help pay for the next holiday I guess .. got a couple of weeks booked off in March.<br> <br> Dinner gong has sounded .. have fun<br> <br> Lots of love <br> <br> Mark xxxtag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-12-01:/2005/12/01/world_aids_day~353622/#c379001bizopps2005-12-01T23:26:27+01:002005-12-01T23:26:27+01:00Ha! That's cool!tag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-11-28:/2005/10/30/slow_boat_to_brazil~272039/#c365328pernielsen2005-11-28T13:34:55+01:002005-11-28T13:34:55+01:00Hi Chris !<br> <br> Finally managed to log on to yoiur blog. Looks like you<br> are having an amasing time looks wonderful.<br> Here it's gettng winter and cold and very soon Christmas. I am going to France for a night with Stuart and Peter on the 9th. and also spending Christmas Day with them. Of course you are having the time of your life. Are you staying in South America all the time?<br> <br> Take care Per x tag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-11-28:/2005/11/23/messing_about_on_the_river~332790/#c364974isadora1012005-11-28T10:49:56+01:002005-11-28T10:49:56+01:00I love your photos.tag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-11-22:/2005/11/18/journey_to_brasilia_and_crackheads~318433/#c346842Amanda Glover2005-11-22T09:28:57+01:002005-11-22T09:28:57+01:00Hiya! At last I get chance to send you a message. Been really busy with college, just finished at one school and in another most of next wee. It is a steep learning curve but I will get there. Went out in Sheffield at weekend and have suffered for it ever since!! Never mind it was worth it. Nathan is doing just fine as is Ian and Meg and Brad. Nowt much else happening in Costa Del Walsall, your travels continue to light up my life! Take care, much love Amanda xxxxxtag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-11-02:/2005/10/23/iquitos_peru_to_leticia_columbia~254556/#c296318Joanna Baker-Rogers2005-11-02T23:16:26+01:002005-11-02T23:16:26+01:00Hi Chris<br> <br> This is Amanda's sister. It looks as if you are having a great time. Better than wet and windy Britain.<br> <br> I look forward to reading more about your adventures.<br> <br> Joannatag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-10-23:/2005/10/23/saturday_in_leticia_columbia~255916/#c272241isadora1012005-10-23T19:03:45+02:002005-10-23T19:03:45+02:00I came upon your blog by chance, but will return.<br> <br> Your photos are faboulous, what memories you will have!<br> It is my dream to tour South America one day, in the meantime I'll follow your travels.tag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-10-11:/2005/10/11/the_final_push~227726/#c246868freepress2005-10-11T01:50:37+02:002005-10-11T01:50:37+02:00What an adventure. Fantastic. If only!!<br> Your fotos are superb and priceless as will be the memories I guess.<br> Miketag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-10-08:/2005/09/18/title~188730/#c242996Bob170419662005-10-08T21:27:07+02:002005-10-08T21:27:07+02:00thank you for the picters you sent us we injoied looking at them.Dad and mum have went to a wedding so nanna and grandad are looking after us while they are away.From Robbie.PS charlotte wants to send a message to you tomrrow.charlotte misses you byetag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-10-08:/2005/10/08/a_pilgrimage~222413/#c242328Shaunsrowan2005-10-08T15:48:02+02:002005-10-08T15:48:02+02:00Sounds like hard work but lots of fun. Looking forward to seeing you in Brazil on Nov.4th. Love<br> <br> SRtag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-10-03:/2005/10/03/giving_to_mountain_children_and_the_retu~213398/#c232375Amanda Glover2005-10-03T20:13:50+02:002005-10-03T20:13:50+02:00Hiya Chris great to keep up to date with your travels...you seem to be having a wondeful time. All well here in Walsall<br> <br> Love and a big kiss<br> <br> Amanda xxxxtag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-10-01:/2005/09/26/fin_de_semana_the_weekend~201362/#c229477Philiphurling2005-10-01T21:27:23+02:002005-10-01T21:27:23+02:00Now I am your 'friend'!tag:chrishurling.blog.co.uk,2005-10-01:/2005/09/26/fin_de_semana_the_weekend~201362/#c229449Dad2005-10-01T21:13:48+02:002005-10-01T21:13:48+02:00Finally I have made it with the help of James, so I can track your progress<br> <br> Love from Mum and Dad