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Here to stay

Posted on May 1, 2014 by matrexx@hotmail.com

I’ve been back in Toronto for about a month now.  It has been a busy, full month reconnecting with family and friends while figuring out how to live here again.  After reviewing the original my original budget, scope, schedule, and objectives, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Home sweet home

Posted on April 1, 2014 by matrexx@hotmail.com

I made it safely back to Canada on Saturday night.  I’ve now been home for a few days and it has been lovely to be here.  It has been a bit unnerving having to once again do my own laundry … Continue reading →

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Nicaragua – Granada, Leon, Ometepe and Volcanoes

Posted on April 1, 2014 by matrexx@hotmail.com

After my week at surf camp I joined a quick 1-week tour of Nicaragua.  Because it was so short it was really just a highlight of the three most significant tourist spots on the western, Pacific side of the country. … Continue reading →

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Nicaragua – Surfing

Posted on March 23, 2014 by matrexx@hotmail.com

For the past week I have been having a blast learning to surf at Rise Up Surf in Punta Apossentillo on the north Pacific coast of Nicaragua.  I arrived last Saturday morning in Managua (the capital of Nicaragua and the … Continue reading →

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Peru – Ollantaytambo

Posted on March 14, 2014 by matrexx@hotmail.com

Yesterday was my last full day in Peru.  I visited another set of Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo set in a spectacular setting overlooking the town of the same name in the Sacred Valley.   In the morning I took the … Continue reading →

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Peru – Machu Picchu

Posted on March 12, 2014 by matrexx@hotmail.com

No visit to Peru would be complete without a visit to Machu Picchu.  To be honest it is the prime reason that almost all tourists ultimately come here.  Sure there are many other lovely places to visit and interesting sites … Continue reading →

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Peru – Pisac

Posted on March 12, 2014 by matrexx@hotmail.com

On Sunday boarded the rickety collectivo along with all the locals and a few intrepid tourists to trek out to Pisac a local town known for its colourful crafts market and Inca ruins.  On the bus I met a very … Continue reading →

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Peru – Cusco

Posted on March 8, 2014 by matrexx@hotmail.com

Though I arrived in Cusco on Wednesday I haven’t done much of anything until yesterday.  I took a couple of days to just rest and try to shake the bug.  Unfortunately as it was finally vanquished and my appetite returned, … Continue reading →

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Peru – Nazca Lines, Wine Tasting, Dunebuggy

Posted on March 8, 2014 by matrexx@hotmail.com

Last Sunday I happily left Lima to move south to an equally uninspiring dusty concrete mess called Ica for a few days.  The city of 125,000 was to serve as my base for a few days of exploring the area. … Continue reading →

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Peru – Lima

Posted on March 2, 2014 by matrexx@hotmail.com

When researching my trip to Peru I found that not many people were fans of Lima.  In reading my guidebook I figured there were only a few things I wanted to see so I planned only 2 days.  I’m glad … Continue reading →

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