Showing posts with label pre-departure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pre-departure. Show all posts
14 August 2008
African nightmares in Buenos Aires
I have my passport with the South African visa in it (missing an official stamp to make me absolutely comfortable). Time line of this bad show is now irrelevant. I am leaving Buenos Aires on Sunday.
06 August 2008
African nightmares in Buenos Aires
The Embassy of South Africa in Buenos Aires is the most ridiculous institution I have been to in my life. According to the visa department, there is a 50% chance the embassy will not accept my passport for processing BECAUSE I AM NOT A RESIDENT OF ARGENTINA. I was told I was supposed to apply for a visa in the country of residence. Nothing wrong with my application (I was though asked to present my itinerary in SOUTH AMERICA up to this date, entry and exit stamps in my passport are not enough!). Just procedure.
I did try to get a visa for South Africa in advance. In March the RSA embassy in New York said I could not apply so early in advance. I left two weeks later.
So far my impression about South Africa is beyond bad. I DO NOT COMPREHEND. I wish I could. I have obtained visas for Brazil in Bolivia, for India in Argentina and never heard that I could not apply for a visa in the nearest embassy. The RSA website says otherwise too - visa processing for non-Argentinean residents takes longer, but it does not say it is impossible. But then again, rules do not apply here. I can point to that website for days and years. I was told (do not understand meaning tough) - "We refer, but we do not follow up!". What did the lady mean? They would refer my application to New York, but would not follow up? Or do they ship my passport and forget about it? or they advise me to ship my application to New York? By the way, New York embassy does not seem to have out of the country service either, just out of state.
It might be just the way the embassy treats "unwelcomed" tourists. Maybe I have been spoiled so far and embassies are there to treat you like shit, to make sure you realize the entrance to their beloved countries is an honor. To spend money in their country is a privilege. Obey the letter of bureaucracy and remember you are NOBODY.
At this point I am so disgusted by the whole story I do not want to go. I understand I make no difference, but I wish I could bring this story to somebody's attention who does.
Even if my application is accepted, I take this personally. I consider myself the best visitor ever - I spend money, take beautiful pictures and advertise the country. Not even being understanding of my situation is outrageous.
I did try to get a visa for South Africa in advance. In March the RSA embassy in New York said I could not apply so early in advance. I left two weeks later.
So far my impression about South Africa is beyond bad. I DO NOT COMPREHEND. I wish I could. I have obtained visas for Brazil in Bolivia, for India in Argentina and never heard that I could not apply for a visa in the nearest embassy. The RSA website says otherwise too - visa processing for non-Argentinean residents takes longer, but it does not say it is impossible. But then again, rules do not apply here. I can point to that website for days and years. I was told (do not understand meaning tough) - "We refer, but we do not follow up!". What did the lady mean? They would refer my application to New York, but would not follow up? Or do they ship my passport and forget about it? or they advise me to ship my application to New York? By the way, New York embassy does not seem to have out of the country service either, just out of state.
It might be just the way the embassy treats "unwelcomed" tourists. Maybe I have been spoiled so far and embassies are there to treat you like shit, to make sure you realize the entrance to their beloved countries is an honor. To spend money in their country is a privilege. Obey the letter of bureaucracy and remember you are NOBODY.
At this point I am so disgusted by the whole story I do not want to go. I understand I make no difference, but I wish I could bring this story to somebody's attention who does.
Even if my application is accepted, I take this personally. I consider myself the best visitor ever - I spend money, take beautiful pictures and advertise the country. Not even being understanding of my situation is outrageous.
African nightmares in Buenos Aires
Today I can confirm that information is GOLD.
Over the last week I was going crazy about my upcoming trip to Southern Africa. It started off nicely - I was researching all the available overland tours, companies, their reviews on forums, etc. Then I started to look into my visa situation. To my surprise the embassies I needed did not really exist in Cape Town (Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe). Everybody and everything was suggesting I should fly to another side of the country, to Pretoria, to obtain visas first. That would have ruined my already perfectly planned itinerary. I emailed the embassies in Washington DC, in Pretoria, to visa handling firms in South Africa, to travel agents, to tour operators, almost to anyone who would listen to me one simple question - how do I get Namibia and Botswana visas in the shortest period of time. I also realized I cannot end my overland tour in Zimbabwe (visa takes 8 days to process in Pretoria), have to go to Zambia (can buy visa on the border). Yet again I had to go through all the tours and note, which overland company ends in Livingstone (Zam) rather than in Victoria Falls (Zim). To confuse me even further, I was told on forum that due to political situation in Zimbabwe a lot of tours now end in Zambia anyway. All of this is very boring and not interesting, but challenging and quite stressful.
My life has changed yesterday when I talk to Rob from Detour Africa in Cape Town. He said, yes, he understands why I cannot go to Zimbabwe, not a problem, I can get transfer to Livingstone on the last day of the tour. And yes, it is very easy to obtain Namibia and Botswana visas here in Cape Town.
I go silent. WHAT???? Easy? I've been emailing half of South Africa because I cannot obtain visas in Cape Town.
Rob - Yes, give me 5 minutes to call. Yes, Namibia will cost you R465, 30 minute processing time, Botswana - R614, 1 hour processing.
me - WHERE?
Rob - in downtown of Cape Town, both countries have some sort of tourist offices here who issue visas.
I could not believe it. I got numbers and I called South Africa today to verify. Yes, it is true. I can get two visas basically within a day. Is it magic or what?? How is it possible that google does not know, LP forum people do not know, embassies of the respective countries do not know, tour operators do not know, but Rob does.
I am relieved, happy and excited. Yet again my persistence paid off.
Over the last week I was going crazy about my upcoming trip to Southern Africa. It started off nicely - I was researching all the available overland tours, companies, their reviews on forums, etc. Then I started to look into my visa situation. To my surprise the embassies I needed did not really exist in Cape Town (Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe). Everybody and everything was suggesting I should fly to another side of the country, to Pretoria, to obtain visas first. That would have ruined my already perfectly planned itinerary. I emailed the embassies in Washington DC, in Pretoria, to visa handling firms in South Africa, to travel agents, to tour operators, almost to anyone who would listen to me one simple question - how do I get Namibia and Botswana visas in the shortest period of time. I also realized I cannot end my overland tour in Zimbabwe (visa takes 8 days to process in Pretoria), have to go to Zambia (can buy visa on the border). Yet again I had to go through all the tours and note, which overland company ends in Livingstone (Zam) rather than in Victoria Falls (Zim). To confuse me even further, I was told on forum that due to political situation in Zimbabwe a lot of tours now end in Zambia anyway. All of this is very boring and not interesting, but challenging and quite stressful.
My life has changed yesterday when I talk to Rob from Detour Africa in Cape Town. He said, yes, he understands why I cannot go to Zimbabwe, not a problem, I can get transfer to Livingstone on the last day of the tour. And yes, it is very easy to obtain Namibia and Botswana visas here in Cape Town.
I go silent. WHAT???? Easy? I've been emailing half of South Africa because I cannot obtain visas in Cape Town.
Rob - Yes, give me 5 minutes to call. Yes, Namibia will cost you R465, 30 minute processing time, Botswana - R614, 1 hour processing.
me - WHERE?
Rob - in downtown of Cape Town, both countries have some sort of tourist offices here who issue visas.
I could not believe it. I got numbers and I called South Africa today to verify. Yes, it is true. I can get two visas basically within a day. Is it magic or what?? How is it possible that google does not know, LP forum people do not know, embassies of the respective countries do not know, tour operators do not know, but Rob does.
I am relieved, happy and excited. Yet again my persistence paid off.
01 August 2008
African dreams in Buenos Aires
I have been in Buenos Aires for two weeks now and I have not taken a single photo with my big Nikon D70. The time flew by, the weather has changed from magic sunny +25C to gloomy cloudy gray +15C.
I am completely unpacked and acclimatized to non-hostel lifestyle, however, over the last three days I feel I live in Africa. I think Africa, I dream Africa, I plan Africa. In two weeks I am flying to Cape Town for my two month adventure in Southern Africa. My knowledge about South Africa just two days ago was limited to two drawn maps by my fellow travelers. As always, everything seems overwhelming, confusing and complicated. In fact, it is not. South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana seem to be the most well-traveled countries one could think of. There are a number of tour operators who load trucks of 15-30 people and take them through a very standardized route that I have learned by heart visually (I cannot pronounce these long names like Swakopmund). Unless I am ready to pay A LOT more, I have to live with another "gringo" trail. But I am not complaining. What I am about to see should be at the very least amazing and breathtaking. The problem is my passport and all the visas I need to obtain before. Since I am not sure how it will work out with mailing my passport to Pretoria or Johannesburg (there is no Namibia or Zambia or Zimbabwe consulates in Cape Town), I am afraid to book the tour. The tours, however, are being booked quite quickly. It makes sense, most probably people book 30-day overland trips in advance, not a day before departure. It is not 3-day Uyuni tour I am talking about. So I am very busy - reading, comparing, sending out emails to embassies, making phone calls to South Africa and deciding on what to do.
As of today I am think I will do Garden Route and Capetown myself, then join a 22 day overland trip from Capetown through Namibia and Botswana to Victoria Falls, come back to Johannesburg, get another visa, then join another overland through Swaziland to Mozambique and return back through Kurger NP. If everything works out, it might be a trip of my life :)
Today I left my passport with the Indian Embassy (if all visa departments were like this one, my life would have been easy!). Next week I am braving the South African Embassy.
Meanwhile in Buenos Aires life is good. So far I have managed to
- eat steak three times
- shop in Palermo Soho
- go clubbing in Palermo Hollywood, San Telmo, Microcentro, Once
- wander around San Telmo's Sunday Market
- visit Puerto Madero
- get lost in Recoleta's cemetery and pick at Evita's grave
- make numerous walks through downtown of BA
- stroll through Tigre's market
Still have to visit la Boca, go to a football match, see a tango show. My next post will be about tango... sort of.
I am completely unpacked and acclimatized to non-hostel lifestyle, however, over the last three days I feel I live in Africa. I think Africa, I dream Africa, I plan Africa. In two weeks I am flying to Cape Town for my two month adventure in Southern Africa. My knowledge about South Africa just two days ago was limited to two drawn maps by my fellow travelers. As always, everything seems overwhelming, confusing and complicated. In fact, it is not. South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana seem to be the most well-traveled countries one could think of. There are a number of tour operators who load trucks of 15-30 people and take them through a very standardized route that I have learned by heart visually (I cannot pronounce these long names like Swakopmund). Unless I am ready to pay A LOT more, I have to live with another "gringo" trail. But I am not complaining. What I am about to see should be at the very least amazing and breathtaking. The problem is my passport and all the visas I need to obtain before. Since I am not sure how it will work out with mailing my passport to Pretoria or Johannesburg (there is no Namibia or Zambia or Zimbabwe consulates in Cape Town), I am afraid to book the tour. The tours, however, are being booked quite quickly. It makes sense, most probably people book 30-day overland trips in advance, not a day before departure. It is not 3-day Uyuni tour I am talking about. So I am very busy - reading, comparing, sending out emails to embassies, making phone calls to South Africa and deciding on what to do.
As of today I am think I will do Garden Route and Capetown myself, then join a 22 day overland trip from Capetown through Namibia and Botswana to Victoria Falls, come back to Johannesburg, get another visa, then join another overland through Swaziland to Mozambique and return back through Kurger NP. If everything works out, it might be a trip of my life :)
Today I left my passport with the Indian Embassy (if all visa departments were like this one, my life would have been easy!). Next week I am braving the South African Embassy.
Meanwhile in Buenos Aires life is good. So far I have managed to
- eat steak three times
- shop in Palermo Soho
- go clubbing in Palermo Hollywood, San Telmo, Microcentro, Once
- wander around San Telmo's Sunday Market
- visit Puerto Madero
- get lost in Recoleta's cemetery and pick at Evita's grave
- make numerous walks through downtown of BA
- stroll through Tigre's market
Still have to visit la Boca, go to a football match, see a tango show. My next post will be about tango... sort of.
07 April 2008
Farewell
Three hours to go before my alarm clock will start screaming Spirit in my life and a black car will take me away AWAY. What is taking me so long? At midnight I had to pick up a package from Latvia with two dozen of Riga postcards. Now I am ready to represent the country of my passport. I also received dark chocolate bar that I simply had to start eating immediately.
Hyped and excited I can write about my farewell party that took place on Friday. Thanks to our quick brainstorming with Roly, a perfect bar was located in East Village, New York. The key ingredient to the party was [besides me] a retro photo booth that for 4 bucks produced photo strips of our drunk and not so drunk faces. I had a blast taking those and trying to be creative with my facial expressions. Not as easy as I thought! Here is a small collage of a few photographs.
I am taking the pictures with me and imagine I will drop a tear or two looking at them on that lonely night. Thanks everyone for coming!
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I was told by multiple people that I was living their dream. Actually, I am not. I don't even see it as living my dream. I am just living exactly the way I want to live right now. I wake up happy and go to bed happy, appreciating the last step and already excited about the very next step I will make. If I was to imagine freedom, then I would just picture myself today. Free from [...] and free to [...] Lucky to be able to do whatever without second guessing.
The two most asked questions at the party were how long my trip will last and what I will do afterwards. Can a smile be my answer? The beauty of my plan is that there is none. Except for I know I will catch a plane to Bogotá in a couple of hours. Then I plan to head down to Ecuador and Peru and I have tickets to South Africa, but plans can change. If I grow tired of traveling, I will come back. If I don't like the place, I pack and go. If I love it, I stay for as long as I want to.
a w e s o m e
[pls don't hate me]
Hyped and excited I can write about my farewell party that took place on Friday. Thanks to our quick brainstorming with Roly, a perfect bar was located in East Village, New York. The key ingredient to the party was [besides me] a retro photo booth that for 4 bucks produced photo strips of our drunk and not so drunk faces. I had a blast taking those and trying to be creative with my facial expressions. Not as easy as I thought! Here is a small collage of a few photographs.
I am taking the pictures with me and imagine I will drop a tear or two looking at them on that lonely night. Thanks everyone for coming!
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I was told by multiple people that I was living their dream. Actually, I am not. I don't even see it as living my dream. I am just living exactly the way I want to live right now. I wake up happy and go to bed happy, appreciating the last step and already excited about the very next step I will make. If I was to imagine freedom, then I would just picture myself today. Free from [...] and free to [...] Lucky to be able to do whatever without second guessing.
The two most asked questions at the party were how long my trip will last and what I will do afterwards. Can a smile be my answer? The beauty of my plan is that there is none. Except for I know I will catch a plane to Bogotá in a couple of hours. Then I plan to head down to Ecuador and Peru and I have tickets to South Africa, but plans can change. If I grow tired of traveling, I will come back. If I don't like the place, I pack and go. If I love it, I stay for as long as I want to.
a w e s o m e
[pls don't hate me]
06 April 2008
Packing - done!
If anyone is interested, below is my packing list without details what my medicine kit and toiletries contain. My backpack weights 24 pounds, daypack - 18 pounds (for the flight purposes tomorrow only). Daypack will get lighter once I finish reading all my Economists!
I was surprised to learn that clothing takes the least amount of space. In fact, my backpack is overtaken by cords and chargers, bandaids and medicine for all possible emergencies, and small containers of everything a girl might need...
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Sleeping bag +15F, synthetic, 2lbs 12 oz
Silk Sleeping Bag Liner
Travel Towel
Hiking Shoes
Teva sandals
Flip-flops
Clothing:
Pack-It Cube #1
Thermal long underwear + thermal top
Underwear
Hiking Socks – 5 pairs
Bras
Pack-It Cube #2
Zip off pants
Cargo Pants
Shorts
3 t-shirts
1 long sleeve t-shirt
Fleece
Waterproof parka
A skirt and a top to go out
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Hidden Travel Wallet
Water container
Nikon D70 SLR camera with cords, 3 extra memory sticks, a charger, adapter, protective bags
Wide lens for D70
Small digital camera - Lumix Panasonic DMC-FX01 with extra everything as above
iPod+extra headphones
External hard drive + universal card reader
Medicine Kit (packed my own)
Toiletries
90% DEET
Water purification tablets
Sunblock
Other:
Compass
Sewing kit
Leatherman Micra
A knife
Zip locks
Extra stuff bag
Guidebook
Electronic dictionary
Diary
Notebook
Pictures + postcards
Pens
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As you can see I am not big on warm clothing, which I plan to accumulate as I go on as needed basis. I want to believe I packed light, smart and practical.
Stress
One day to go. I am certainly stressed, tired and disappointed with myself. I am not where I thought I would be in terms of being ready to leave. I imagined I would spend the last weekend in New York City walking my favorite streets, watching TV and doing yoga. Instead I am running in circles. Actually, I thought the trip's planning would be the hardest part. Wrong. Going away is the easiest part. I just need to get on a plane, the rest will fall into places. It is leaving this complicated high tech world is what drives me crazy. Time just evaporated, some silly calls, bills, paper work, tax returns, shopping and emergency doctor appointments took all the time this week. Still have to make a dozen of calls, copy files, make lists of phones+addresses, give instructions and directions. I am almost there.
25 March 2008
Did I travel too much before RTW?
The guidebook has arrived! The Colombian visa has been obtained! Wisdom tooth is gone! A new problem has emerged! I am running out of blank pages in my passport - have only 6 two-sided pages left. Given that I need visas for at least 7 African countries and beforehand I am planning to enter 5 countries in South America, I am puzzled. Every time I enter the US, I get a stamp on a new page. I have another stamp from Mexico and so on. Even if I don't require a visa to enter a country, my passport is stamped (Europe is the exception). The question is whether a visa can be attached on top of other entrance stamps. Any idea? Given the experience of loosing my passport, I know it takes 4 months to get a new one through my embassy in Washington DC. Is it a lucky day for my mum? Will I have to cancel my trip midway and return to Latvia to get a new passport? No clue.
Digging into my contingency budget
My graceful fall on Mexico City's subway will cost me $300 in camera repairs. Bummer. My Puma sneakers with flat soles immediately go to basura (aka trash in English)! I am blaming them for the whole thing!
28 February 2008
Just pick up the phone!
Just had a super nice conversation with SAS Travel in Peru, my Inka trail hike organizers. It's just so easy to call, talk, ask questions, get advise. Sitting in New York City Cuzco seems so far away, different, somewhat scary and unknown, but then a quick call and I realize it's all gonna be fine, actually more than fine, FANTASTIC.
Following the same logic, I called my travel agent in Quito, Ecuador. Instead of emailing back and forth we just discussed a number of Galapagos Islands boats. Having spent hours on the internet, I know all the cruises and their routes. This website lists all of them with absolutely outdated pricing, but correct itineraries. In the end I am getting a pretty good deal for an 8-day cruise - $1,100.
I think my itinerary is working out! The first month in South America will be hectic, more hectic than I would have preferred, but I will slow down right after a hike to Machu Picchu.
Following the same logic, I called my travel agent in Quito, Ecuador. Instead of emailing back and forth we just discussed a number of Galapagos Islands boats. Having spent hours on the internet, I know all the cruises and their routes. This website lists all of them with absolutely outdated pricing, but correct itineraries. In the end I am getting a pretty good deal for an 8-day cruise - $1,100.
I think my itinerary is working out! The first month in South America will be hectic, more hectic than I would have preferred, but I will slow down right after a hike to Machu Picchu.
21 February 2008
Updated itinerary
I reserved a ticket to Bogota, Columbia for April 8th with a return on July 8th. Of course three months are not enough to see everything in South America, but it might be just enough to cover Columbia, Ecuador, Peru and Chile. Not sure how I can fit Argentina and Brazil in there. Most probably "capital city hopping" is not the way to go.
19 February 2008
Vaccinations
Pre-departure preparation is in full force. Today I can hardly lift my arms from all vaccination shots I have received. And I am not done yet! Far from it.
Since my travel itinerary includes all contagious countries I am spending a fortune on vaccinations.
Yellow Fever $125
Diphtheria/Tetanus $45
Typhoid $70
Hepatitis A/B (twinrix) $175/dose - 3 doses ($150 at my primary physician)
Total $765
Luckily (lol!) I got my rabies shots in my stomach at the age of 10 after being bitten by a neighbor's cat. Rabies vaccination is good for life or at least if I need anything it will be after being bitten by an animal. Nice!
Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella are taken care of in the childhood. Thanks to my organizing skills, I have my immunization passport with all vaccinations since 80'ies.
A great resource for information on virus affected areas is on CDC website. After reading it though I got a bit scared :)
There are quite a few vaccination centers in New York City, however, they all charge a consultation fee ($100 average) plus a cost of vaccine. I found an exception in Financial District - very friendly stuff at Medical Associates of Wall Street (212-233-3040, 156 William Street) will make all the vaccinations necessary (incl. a rare yellow fever vaccine) at the cost of vaccine. Twinrix (Hep A/B) is cheaper at my primary physician, so I will try that next week.
Since my travel itinerary includes all contagious countries I am spending a fortune on vaccinations.
Yellow Fever $125
Diphtheria/Tetanus $45
Typhoid $70
Hepatitis A/B (twinrix) $175/dose - 3 doses ($150 at my primary physician)
Total $765
Luckily (lol!) I got my rabies shots in my stomach at the age of 10 after being bitten by a neighbor's cat. Rabies vaccination is good for life or at least if I need anything it will be after being bitten by an animal. Nice!
Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella are taken care of in the childhood. Thanks to my organizing skills, I have my immunization passport with all vaccinations since 80'ies.
A great resource for information on virus affected areas is on CDC website. After reading it though I got a bit scared :)
There are quite a few vaccination centers in New York City, however, they all charge a consultation fee ($100 average) plus a cost of vaccine. I found an exception in Financial District - very friendly stuff at Medical Associates of Wall Street (212-233-3040, 156 William Street) will make all the vaccinations necessary (incl. a rare yellow fever vaccine) at the cost of vaccine. Twinrix (Hep A/B) is cheaper at my primary physician, so I will try that next week.
14 February 2008
Moments of wow
I have a good idea for experiences I am looking for. I am searching for that “wow” effect – the moment that makes me stop speechless and overwhelmed, a moment that makes me life pause. It is popular to talk about appreciating the current state of life, not postponing life until whatever, but it is not always easy to do (just follow the words of a buzzed guy reading out loud “Power of Now” book in an oasis on playa of Burning Man 2007). Well, those “wow” moments while traveling definitely bring me to reality, right to the moment I am in, feeling tremendously blessed and happy.
I can always name my top three “wow” moments.
1. Greece – wondering around Santorini alone at siesta time – I believe I was playing with cats under these blue tables for at least an hour. Also in Oia at sunrise, before large cruise ships arrive, catching warm rays of sun was a blessing.
2. Finding Gold Point was the highlight of my ghost town hunting in Nevada a couple of years ago. Sunset in the desert literally in the middle of nowhere would have been enough, but I also got to talk to one of the seven residents remaining in that microscopic town.
3. Alaska – of course. Who did not have his “wow” moment in Alaska? My trip’s favorite picture is from the last morning on our adventure cruise. I actually slept through the sunrise, I guess recovering from my 180 degree flip in a kayak into ice cold water the day before.
However, my "wow" moment was when I rented a car and drove north from Anchorage. I got lost on a secondary road, turned off into a parking spot, walked down to the river and almost got my pants wet scared by a gigantic beaver and the looked to my right – wow. Shallow river at the backdrop of mountains covered in glaciers. It took my breath away.
And I can go on.
Traveling solo is my way to go. With fewer distractions I notice more, think more and go through greater emotions. Although I would lie if I have said I can survive more than a week without an interesting conversation with other human beings.
To get things rolling, I created a little map of my “hopeful” itinerary. Aggressive. Realistic? Airtrack website is a pretty cool resource for mapping out the travel route with approximate ticket costs.
I can always name my top three “wow” moments.
1. Greece – wondering around Santorini alone at siesta time – I believe I was playing with cats under these blue tables for at least an hour. Also in Oia at sunrise, before large cruise ships arrive, catching warm rays of sun was a blessing.
2. Finding Gold Point was the highlight of my ghost town hunting in Nevada a couple of years ago. Sunset in the desert literally in the middle of nowhere would have been enough, but I also got to talk to one of the seven residents remaining in that microscopic town.
3. Alaska – of course. Who did not have his “wow” moment in Alaska? My trip’s favorite picture is from the last morning on our adventure cruise. I actually slept through the sunrise, I guess recovering from my 180 degree flip in a kayak into ice cold water the day before.
However, my "wow" moment was when I rented a car and drove north from Anchorage. I got lost on a secondary road, turned off into a parking spot, walked down to the river and almost got my pants wet scared by a gigantic beaver and the looked to my right – wow. Shallow river at the backdrop of mountains covered in glaciers. It took my breath away.
And I can go on.
Traveling solo is my way to go. With fewer distractions I notice more, think more and go through greater emotions. Although I would lie if I have said I can survive more than a week without an interesting conversation with other human beings.
To get things rolling, I created a little map of my “hopeful” itinerary. Aggressive. Realistic? Airtrack website is a pretty cool resource for mapping out the travel route with approximate ticket costs.
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