November 10, 2008 – 12:45 pm
The world is full of differences and we have been very privileged to witness a tremendous amount of diversity throughout the course of the expedition. Differences abound at all levels of society and culture and learning about why people, cultures and countries do things differently and more importantly, appreciating that certain things are in fact done differently is an invaluable education. However, from time to time, you also learn that many things are quite similar and familiar to what you know and recognize from home, wherever that may be.
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By Steve Bouey
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Also posted in Action Sports, Argentina, Observations, south america
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Tagged Argentina, Asado, broncos, Canada, cowboy, El Chalten, gaucho, Mexico, National Western Stockshow, rodeo, south america
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November 9, 2008 – 12:35 pm
Trying to decide which country one likes the most is a difficult task that necessitates a lot of reflection. Again, different countries on the expedition each hold different meaning to individual expedition members. Each country we have crossed through presents memorable moments that make impressions on all of us that will last a lifetime. In some cases, even a few of the bad experiences we have encountered along the way can sometimes transform themselves into positive memories over the course of time. Personally, the type of mood I am in at the time might also affect how I respond when asked what country I enjoyed the most on the trip. No matter what mood I am in though, there are certainly a few countries that always stand out in my mind above all others and one of those countries is Chile.
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By Steve Bouey
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Also posted in Chile, Environment, Observations, Trip Thoughts, south america
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Tagged chile, futalufu, mountains, National Parks, ocean, Santiago, skiing, south america, surfing, Torres del Paine
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November 2, 2008 – 10:08 pm
Having your own mode of transportation has a lot of benefits. We have said countless times that there is no substitute for having the ability to explore a country free of the constraints of public transportation and on your own schedule. When you have your own transportation, I believe you become a lot more aware of your surroundings, especially the small details that might blur by the window of a bus or a train. One thing that I have noticed a lot of here in South America are roadside shires. If you ask any of the other members on the expedition, they might actually go as far as suggesting that I have become obsessed by these roadside tributes, especially when I slam on the brakes to go and take a closer look at them.
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By Steve Bouey
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Also posted in Argentina, Chile, History, Observations, south america
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Tagged Argentina, chile, customs, Difunta Correa, folk heros, Gaucho gil, Religion, Shrine
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October 27, 2008 – 9:18 pm
Even with the rising value of the US dollar and the dropping prices of oil worldwide, when you are on an overland expedition, you still need to be a little creative in order to conserve your budget. We have been on the road for about 20 months now and during that time, we have become pretty good at coming up with ways to stretch our money.
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By Steve Bouey
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Also posted in Argentina, Border Crossings, Chile, Observations, Trucks, south america
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Tagged Argentina, borders, chile, gas prices, gasoline, sequoia, south america, theworldbyroad, toyota, Trucks, tundra
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October 24, 2008 – 11:23 am
I am sure everyone is anxiously watching the news outlets for glimmers of hope regarding the current global financial crisis. The value of people’s pensions plans are eroding, people are worried about having to work for another five years before they retire and Wall Street analysts and financial managers are wondering if they will have a job tomorrow. Actually, we here at the World by Road could not be more pleased with the current financial turmoil circling the globe.
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