https://beachesandbackpacks.com/2015/01/03/discovering-arentinas-culture-the-gringos-get-a-hometown-tour/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/my-mouth-is-watering.jpgUmm, yes pleaseThe average Argentine eats over 200 pounds of meat per year. Now you know why.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/gelato-yes-please.jpgGelatoDon't forget to save room for dessert. The gelato is tough to beat.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/breakfast-inbed.pngBreakfast in bedBreakfast in bed made by Esteban's mom for us to eat...in her master bedroomhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/studying-the-art-of-mate.jpgStudying the art of mateStudying the art of matehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/first-mate.jpgFirst mateFirst matehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/whale-watching.jpgWhale watchingWatching southern right whales in Puerto Madryn, a really cool experiencehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/this-was-set-up-as-a-welcome-on-the-tv-in-our-room.jpgThis was set up as a welcome on the TV in our roomThis was set up as a welcome message on the TV in our room at Esteban'shttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/the-argentines-use-wood-fire-to-cook-their-steaks.jpgThe Argentines use wood fire to cook their steaksDon't forget about the aplauso (applause) for the asadorhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/studying-the-art-of-mate.jpgStudying the art of matehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/pink-house.jpgPink houseAlison in front of the Pink House, Argentina's version of the White House. Probably hasn't been the most popular place in BA in recent years.2015-04-08T15:02:33+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/thecrazykohns/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc01492.jpghttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/crazy-pic.jpgCrazy Pichttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/622.jpg6222025-02-13T00:27:04+00:00weekly0.6https://beachesandbackpacks.com/2015/02/11/7-things-ive-learned-from-traveling-around-the-world/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/globe-map.jpgglobe maphttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/travel-is-fatal.jpgTravel is fatalPrambanan Temple, Central Java, Indonesiahttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/if-we-wait-until-were-ready.jpgIf we wait until we're readyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/duty-to-protect-it.jpgDuty to protect itPheriche Valley, Himalayas, Nepal2015-10-13T13:18:42+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/where-weve-been/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/antarctica1.jpgAntarcticahttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/nepal.jpgNepalhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/vietnam.jpgVietnamhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/puerto-rico.jpgPuerto Ricohttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/peru.jpgPeruhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/nicaragua.jpgNicaraguahttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/mexico.jpgMexicohttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/laos.jpgLaoshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/indonesia.jpgIndonesiahttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hong-kong.jpgHong Kong2015-02-16T22:54:32+00:00weekly0.6https://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/02/18/travel-tip-tuesday-how-to-avoid-atm-fees/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/thftgt5rq6.jpgATM2016-08-03T08:37:37+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/02/25/travel-tip-tuesday-hostel-etiquette-101/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc01195.jpgHostel RoomNot all hostels are created equal. Brian and I agree that Town House 50 in Ho Chi Minh City is the best of the best (so far at least)!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-80.jpgphoto (80)2015-02-06T17:43:01+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/03/04/tell-the-french-to-step-aside-why-southeast-asians-stay-so-healthy-and-thin/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01382.jpgDragon Fruit Treehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01610.jpgSweet TreatBrian enjoying a sweet treat!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/photo56lu82w2-copy.jpgMarketLocal market in Chang Mai, Thailand.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/photo-84.jpgWestern Breakfasthttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/photo-81.jpgPho Souphttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01381.jpgPineapplehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/bus-picture.jpgLaos BusSnacks, anyone?https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/emeril21.gifEmerilhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/breakfast.jpgbreakfast2015-07-06T12:09:04+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/03/12/travel-tip-tuesday-how-to-pick-your-halong-bay-cruise/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01907.jpgHalong BayWe had misty weather, which actually made for some good pictureshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01923.jpgDiscoThe crew turned our main cabin into a "club"https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01933.jpgHalong Bay OystersOysters fresh from the bayhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/paradise.jpgBoat Pic from CatalogWhat we were told our boat would look likehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/halong-bay-luxury-cruises-sundeck.jpgSun DeckSun deck from the cataloghttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/golden-cruise-bathroom.jpgCatalog bathroomBathroom from the cataloghttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01921.jpgHalong Bayhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01910.jpgActual toiletNice little surprise when we got to our room (this was after one flush)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01894.jpgSun deckHigh kicks with a beer in handhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01890.jpgActual Sun DeckLooks like the deck of a fraternity house (awesome views though)2015-10-10T02:51:21+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/04/05/hoi-an-vietnam-your-new-retirement-destination/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/suits_small1.jpgSuitshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/alison-cooking1.jpgAlison taking chargehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/vietnamese-pancakes-with-pork-and-shrimp-mixture.jpgVietnamese pancakes with pork and shrimp mixtureAlison made Vietnamese pancakes with a shrimp and pork mixture (they were sooo good)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/beef-stir-fry-chili.jpgbeef stir fry chiliMy finished product, beef stir fry chilihttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/chicken-pho.jpgchicken phoChicken pho!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cao-dai-beach.jpgCao Dai BeachCao Dai Beachhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc01687.jpgMeat marketShopping for ingredients in the meat market (this cow had been slaughtered that morning)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc01644.jpgWhite RoseWhite rose dumplings, made by one family for all of Hoi An (they refuse to give out the recipe)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc01609.jpgRiver WalkView of one side of the riverwalk from the bridge connecting the channelhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc01607.jpgDowntown Hoi An2015-02-06T17:32:22+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/04/08/hong-kong-why-not-visiting-would-have-been-our-biggest-travel-mistake/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc02020.jpgThe PeakWe really couldn't get enough of this amazing city!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-87.jpgCincinnati Style ChiliWe somehow managed to find Cincinnati Style Chili - we're still in disbelief!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc02139.jpgBig Wave BeachIf only it had been a little warmer we could have gone for a little swim after our hike!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc02277.jpgView from the mountainView from the Mountainhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc02255.jpgCelebratinghttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc02252.jpgHostshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc02199.jpgWilson's All geared up and ready to go!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc02115.jpgDragon's BackBrian checking out the view from Dragon's Back!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc02301.jpgHorse RaceIt wasn't the Kentucky Derby but it was the next best thing!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc02311.jpgHorse RaceIt came down to the finish!2015-02-06T17:30:11+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/04/14/everest-base-camp-trek-part-i/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/part-i-main-pic.jpgEverest Viewshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tengboche_monastery-and-everest-view1.jpgTengboche Monastery and Everest viewVillage of Tengboche. Monastery to the left and Everest and Lhotse straight ahead. This was our favorite village on the trek.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/namche-to-tengboche.jpgnamche to tengbochehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kongle-ri-from-guesthouse.jpgKongde Ri from guesthousehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/everest-and-lhotse.jpgeverest and lhotseEverest and Lhotse, the 1st and 4th highest mountains in the world.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/alison_phakding-to-namche2.jpgPhakding to Namche BazaarOn the trail from Phakding to Namche Bazaar through the valleyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/phakding-to-namche_alison-snow1.jpgPhakding to NamcheThe snow and ice made things interesting on the steep climb up to Namche (except for Alison). We got very lucky with the weather throughout the trek, though.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lukla-airport1.jpgLukla airportRunway at Lukla airporthttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/pointing-at-everest_namche-to-tengboche1.jpgPointing at Everest Namche to TengbocheIdentifying the peaks with Mahesh's helphttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dingboche-view-from-above1.jpgDingboche view from above2015-02-06T17:28:09+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/04/15/everest-base-camp-trek-part-ii/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/phunuru-picture.jpgPhunuru PicturePhunuru Sherpahttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/view-of-lobuche-from-above.jpgView of Lobuche from aboveLobuche from abovehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/khumbu-icefall-good-lord.jpgKhumbu IcefallThe infamous Khumbu Icefall, the massive glacier that moves 4-5 feet per day.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mahesh-profile1.jpgmahesh on his cell phonehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/memorial-for-anatoli-boukreev-from-the-climb.jpgMemorial for Anatoli Boukreev from The ClimbOne of the memorials for Kazakh climbers, including Anatoli Boukreev from The Climbhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/staring-down-the-pheriche-valley-giver-croakies.jpgStaring down the Pheriche Valley - Give'r croakiesPheriche valleyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/thukla-to-lobuche_alison.jpgThukla to Lobuchehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/peaks-l-to-r-lola-everest-lhotse-nuptse.jpgPeaks (L to R) - Lola, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptsehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/glacier-in-the-background.jpgGlacier in the backgroundCool glacier in the backgroundhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/getting-closer-to-base-camp.jpgGetting closer to Base Camp2015-02-06T17:22:56+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/04/26/how-to-spend-time-in-purgatory-i-mean-kathmandu/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/alison-durbar-square.jpgAlison Durbar Squarehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/outerwear.jpgThamel OuterwearWe bought a lot of our cold-weather gear in Thamel.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bandipur-parade-2.jpgBandipur ParadePart of the new years day parade in Bandipur. We eventually followed them into the carnival-like celebration.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/durbar-square-monkey-2.jpgDurbar Square MonkeyFeeding a monkey in Durbar Square. Alison scolded me afterwards (she thought I might get rabies).https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sizzling-brownie-hit-the-spot.jpgSizzling Brownie Roadhouse CafeSizzling brownie from Roadhouse Café hit the spothttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/pokhara-view.jpgPokhara viewhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bandipur-main-street.jpgBandipur main streethttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/alison-paraglidingg.jpgAlison paragliding2016-03-02T16:53:23+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/05/17/traveling-in-java-the-good-the-bad-and-the-not-so-ugly/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc03600.jpgIjenhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc03498.jpgBromohttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc03532.jpgBromoTraffic jam going up!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc03522.jpgBromoAs you can see, the clouds and fog rolled in briefly.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc03508.jpgBromoBrian conquering his fear of heights as he walks along the caldera!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc03487.jpgBromoPony rides - come one, come all!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc03463.jpgBromoWe felt like we were standing on top of the clouds!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc03666.jpgMinersThe miners carry between 130-175 pounds of sulfur each trip. https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc03611.jpgIjenhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc03661.jpgDSC036612020-05-22T13:58:57+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/05/18/gili-air-another-island-we-never-wanted-to-leave/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/pretty-typical-night-on-the-gilis1.jpgWhat's going on here?Pretty typical night on the Gillis. The local bartenders have a lot of free time and were excellent at random bar games (and playing western music)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/view-from-the-bungalow.jpgView from the bungalowNot a bad view for $20/ nighthttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-only-transportation-option-on-the-island.jpgThe only transportation option on the islandHorse and buggy, the only means of transportation on the island, which you can walk all the way around in about an hour.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sunset.jpgSunsetYou'll get this almost all to yourself on the sunset sidehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/digs.jpgDigsDigshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/clear-turquoise-water.jpgClear turquoise waterThe water was turquoise and shallow all the way around the island. The waves are breaking out by the reef, which provides excellent snorkeling opportunities (esp the west and northeast reefs)2016-06-02T15:25:58+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/05/27/komodo-national-park-5-reasons-a-trip-to-indonesia-is-not-complete-without-it/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kanawa-6.jpgKanawa IslandAerial view of the beach bungalows.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kanawa-5.jpgKanawahttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kanawa-4.jpgKanawahttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kanawa-3.jpgkanawa 3https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kanawa-2.jpgKanawahttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/diving-1.jpgScuba DivingOur dive master's fun fins!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/boat-41.jpgBoatManta rays surfacing right next to our boat!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/boat-31.jpgBoathttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/boat-21.jpgboat 2https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/diving-2.jpgScuba DivingTaking a break in between dives with our awesome scuba diving crew!2015-08-18T11:30:29+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/06/12/whats-the-best-way-to-travel/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/untitled-7.pngTortoise and the Harehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/angkor-wat.jpgAngkor WatIt's easy to see why so many people flock to Siem Reap to explore the ancient ruins of Angkor Wathttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/kelimutu.jpgKelimutuhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sukhothai-ruins.jpgSukhothai ruinsBut getting off the beaten path to see the ancient ruins of Sukhothai was cool, too!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ship-repair-in-don-det.jpgShip repair in Don Dethttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/kanawa.jpgKanawa Islandhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/kanawa-sunset.jpgKanawa sunsetEpic Kanawa sunsethttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/mt-bromo.jpgMt. BromoSo some may prefer to battle the crowds in places like Mt. Bromo, which is more touristy but much easier to get to and just as beautifulhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/road-to-paga-beach.jpgRoad to Paga BeachBut getting there wasn't without its hiccups (like 3 hour delays from random mud slides on the only road there)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drive-from-ende-to-moni.jpgDrive from ende to moni2015-02-06T16:43:48+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/07/18/fiji-where-honeymooners-families-and-even-backpackers-can-enjoy-paradise/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/scuba-coconut.jpgscuba divinghttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/saying-goodbye.jpgsaying goodbyehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/saying-goodbye-2.jpgsaying goodbye 2https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/resort-9.jpgWeekly ActivitiesShould you opt to do something other than relax on the beach and take in your beautiful surroundings, there are plenty of activities available for you to do!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/resort-8.jpgPoolLate night swim anyone?https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/resort-7.jpgDinnerhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/resort-6.jpghttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/resort-5.jpgCrystal Clear Waterhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/resort-4.jpgresort 4https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/resort-3.jpgWelcoming CrewHere is the wonderful welcoming crew singing and greeting everyone upon their arrival to the island.2015-02-06T16:41:47+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/07/25/relaxing-in-the-waters-of-ambergris-caye/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/flats-fishing.jpgFlats fishinghttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/the-boys.jpgThe boysRelaxing at the pool at The Landings at Tres Cocoshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/the-whole-crew.jpgThe whole crewThe whole Ambergris crewhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/walker-and-stephen.jpgWalker and Stephenhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/walker-reeling-in-a-snapper.jpgWalker reeling in a snapperWalker reeling in a snapperhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/walkers-turn.jpgShark grabWalker with the shark tail grabhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/scuba-steve-preparing-the-lobster-tails.jpgScuba Steve preparing the lobster tailsScuba Steve preparing a freshly caught lobster lunch during our full day of snorkeling and boatinghttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sharks.jpgSharks!Sharks, everywhere!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/stephen-shark-tail-grab.jpgStephen shark tail grabStephen's turnhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sting-ray.jpgSting raySouthern stingray2015-02-06T16:36:05+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/08/25/how-to-explore-the-natural-waterparks-of-semuc-champey/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/this-is-madness.jpgThis is madnessThis is madnesshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/trying-to-keep-the-candle-from-going-out.jpgTrying to keep the candle from going outTrying to keep the candle from going outhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/unfortunately-these-are-not-corn-dogs-just-frozen-bananas-dipped-in-chocolate.jpgUnfortunately these are not corn dogs...just frozen bananas dipped in chocolateBus out of Semuc. Unfortunately these are not corn dogs...just frozen chocolate bananas (not a bad consolation)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/whitewater-beer-tubing.jpgWhitewater beer tubingWhitewater beer tubinghttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/someone-climbing-down-one-of-the-ladders.jpgSomeone climbing down one of the laddersSomeone climbing down one of the "ladders"https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/river-barge.jpgRiver bargeIt took us over an hour to cross this 100 yard river (by barge) from Flores to Coban as we waited for the military to cross in front of us. Why don't they just build a bridge?https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/pools.jpgPools of Semuc ChampeyGoPro!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/pools-from-above.jpgPools from aboveA first look at the pools from the viewing pointhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/pools-from-viewing-point.jpgPools from viewing pointThese pools are the main attraction of Semuc Champeyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/entrance-to-the-cave-with-our-candles.jpgEntrance to the cave with our candlesEntrance to the cave with our candles2015-02-06T16:31:29+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2015/02/06/antarctica-whales-penguins-icebergs-and-so-much-more/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/polarplunge_brian.jpgPolar PlungeCheck out that cannon ball form - 10 out of 10!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/polarplunge_alison.jpgPolar PlungeEnjoying every second of it, I swear!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/zodiac.jpgzodiachttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ushuaia2.jpgushuaia2https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ushuaia.jpgushuaiahttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sunset.jpgSunsetThe sun never truly set while we were in Antarctica so enjoyed hours upon hours of dayllight!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ski8.jpgski8https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ski6.jpgSkiinghttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ski7.jpgski7https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ski5.jpgski52015-10-11T20:19:47+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/09/11/ranking-the-four-best-volcano-hikes-in-nicaragua/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pacific-coastal-countryside.jpgPacific coastal countrysideTypical countryside view in Nicaragua's western lowlandshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/alison-with-lava1.jpgAlison with lavaThat's real lava down therehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/a-glimpse-at-what-we-dealt-with-toward-the-top1.jpgA glimpse at what we dealt with toward the topA glimpse at what we were dealing with toward the tophttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/concepcion-way-up1.jpgConcepcion way upOn the way up through the jungle2018-02-07T21:19:20+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/09/29/the-best-view-in-rio-de-janeiro/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/christ-the-redeemer.jpgChrist the RedeemerCan't miss seeing this guy while in Riohttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/view-of-leblon-and-ipanema-beach.jpgView of Leblon and Ipanema BeachView of Leblon and Ipanema Beachhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/looking-up-at-two-brothers-peak-from-ipanema-beach.jpgLooking up at Two Brothers peak from Ipanema BeachLooking up at Two Brothers peak from Ipanema Beachhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/favela.jpgFavelaView of one of the favelas on the way uphttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/another-look-from-the-top.jpgAnother look from the topAnother look from the tophttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/alison-at-the-peak.jpgAlison at the peakAlison at two brothers peak2015-01-15T20:08:20+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/10/16/four-days-in-the-andes-on-the-santa-cruz-trek/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/day-two-12.jpgday two -12Could the landscapes be any more beautiful?https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/day-two-17.jpgday two - 17All bundled up during a break at the lake.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/day-two-16.jpgday two - 16After the hail storm, the sun came back out much to our surprise!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/day-two-15.jpgday two - 15Now that's what you call a sleeping accommodation with a view!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/day-two-14.jpgday two - 14Fun new card game the German girls taught us before dinner! https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/day-two-13.jpgday two - 13https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/day-two-11.jpgday two - 11We did it!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/day-two-10.jpgday two - 10You might need to bring out a magnifying glass to find me...https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/day-two-9.jpgday two - 9Negro making himself comfortable during a short trekking break.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/day-two-8.jpgday two - 8What a mountain man!2022-12-06T08:19:11+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/10/18/how-to-explore-huaraz-peru/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wilcahuain.jpgWilcahuainThere used to be a bunch of mummies in therehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/santa-cruz-trek1.jpgSanta Cruz trekDisgustinghttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/santa-cruz-trek-2.jpgSanta cruz trekWeird massive beach left behind by an old lake at 4,000 metershttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/santa-cruz-3.jpgSanta cruzPunta Union Passhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/pastoruri-glacier.jpgPastoruri GlacierBring some coca leaves to chew on up here (helps with the altitude)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/pastoruri-glacier-2.jpgPastoruri GlacierWill be a shame when this thing meltshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/laguna-69.jpgLaguna 69https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/huayhuash.jpgHuayhuashHuayhuash2015-01-15T19:42:19+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/10/20/the-puruvian-jungle-adventure-tambopata-reserve-edition/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/night-boat-ride-1.jpgnight boat ride -1https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/monkeys-2.jpgmonkeys - 2Best budshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/monkeys-3.jpgmonkeys - 3https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/monkeys-4.jpgmonkeys - 4https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/night-boat-ride-2.jpgnight boat ride - 2Capybara quickly runs to the water after being spotted on the shore.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/night-boat-ride-3.jpgnight boat ride - 3Just a little moonlight lit our wayhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/monkeys-1-e1413501978497.jpgmonkeyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/monkey-island-2-e1413501778708.jpgmonkey island -2Brian tempting the monkey with his bananahttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/monkey-island-1.jpgmonkey island -1https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/moneky-island-3.jpgmoneky island - 32015-01-15T19:30:11+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/10/30/the-coolest-hotel-room-weve-ever-seen-natura-vive-skylodge-adventure-suites/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/breakfast-with-a-view1.jpgbreakfast with a viewUnfortunately Alison wasn't able to enjoy this breakfasthttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/way-up1.jpgWay upTrying to keep uphttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/view-of-capsules-for-ground1.jpgview of capsules from groundWhat the hell is that?https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toilet-view1.jpgToilet view#2 with a viewhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-second-capsule1.jpgThe second capsuleAnother capsule as seen from our digshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/nice-of-view-of-the-valley1.jpgNice of view of the valleyStart of the climb and nice view of the Sacred Valley of the Incashttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/inside-the-capsule1.jpgInside the capsuleMain compartment of the capsulehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/way-down-with-guide.jpgWay down with guideWith Guillermohttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/way-up-2.jpgWay upSense for what we were working withhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/way-up-3.jpgway up 32017-06-19T04:41:37+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/11/13/patagonia-the-best-of-bariloche/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/add-7.jpgadd 7https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/add-6.jpgadd 6https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/add-5.jpgBarilocheDo you see the color of the water?! Absolutely beautiful!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/add-4.jpgCerro Campanerohttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/add-3.jpgBarilocheOne of the many gorgeous homes lining the lake.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/add-2.jpgBarilocheBrian spotted this course from a mile away...https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/add-1.jpgCerro Llao Llaohttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/penthouse-view-2.jpgView from hostelView overlooking the lakehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/penthouse-view-1.jpgView from hostelView from our bedroomhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/otto-6-e1415830009676.jpgcerro ottoSo we found the kid's play area and teeter totter happened...2015-01-15T18:33:29+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2015/01/06/trekking-in-patagonia-el-chalten-vs-torres-del-paine/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/when-you-do-the-tres-lagos-hike-make-sure-you-keep-going-and-check-out-this-other-lake.jpgLaguna de los tresWhen you do the Laguna de los Tres hike, make sure you keep going past the big lake and check out the glacier tucked behind ithttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/tres-lagos.jpgLaguna de los TresNo park fees to see this? Yes, please.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/tres-lagos-hike.jpgTres Lagos hikehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/tres-lagos-4.jpgLaguna de los tres viewhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sick.jpgPliegue TumbadoPliegue Tumbado hike in El Chaltenhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/pliegue-tumbado-hike-different-angle.jpgPliegue Tumbado hike different anglePliegue Tumbado hikehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/perito-moreno-glacier.jpgPerito Moreno GlacierPerito Moreno Glacierhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/perito-moreno-glacier-2.jpgPerito Moreno Glacier 2It's a beasthttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/no-matter-where-you-go-you-have-to-be-prepared-for-all-kinds-of-weather-in-patagonia.jpgNo matter where you go, you have to be prepared for all kinds of weather in PatagoniaFrench Valley, Torres del Paine. No matter where you go, you have to be prepared for all kinds of weather in Patagonia.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/lovely.jpgKaty handstandKaty showing off her handstand skills2019-08-15T18:27:53+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2015/01/08/top-five-reasons-to-avoid-mendoza-argentina/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/malbec-wine.jpgMalbec winehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/with-our-friends-katy-and-seamus-at-the-mairena-winery.jpgMairena WineryWith Gabriel and his wife Monica at Mairenahttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/personal-tour-of-mairena-winery.jpgPersonal tour of Mairena wineryGabriel giving us a personal tour of his Mairena wineryhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/perito-moreno-glacier1.jpgPerito Moreno GlacierThe Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the most spectacular things we've ever seenhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/nothing-in-mendoza-made-us-say-wow-this-did.jpgNothing in Mendoza made us say wow. This did.Nothing in Mendoza made us say "Wow!" This hike in El Chalten did.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/horseback-riding-in-the-andes.jpgHorseback riding in the AndesHorseback riding in the Andeshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/chandon-winery.jpgChandon wineryWith our friends Katy and Seamus at Chandon winery in Lujan2017-07-17T05:13:29+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/01/28/travel-tip-tuesday-how-to-negotiate-for-elephant-pants-in-southeast-asia/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-60.jpgElephant Pantshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-55.jpgBrian's Elephant PantsWho wears them better?https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-56.jpgAlison's Elephant PantsAlison crushing the hippie runwayhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-58.jpgReceipt from Luang PrabangA receipt from a Luang Prabang restaurant, noting payment amounts in Lao Kips, Thai Baht, or USD.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-59.jpgTuk tuk in BangkokTuk tuk in Bangkok. They drive like drunken lunatics!2018-10-05T17:18:35+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/11/01/machu-picchu-top-14-photos/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-7.jpgMachu PicchuAfter a foggy and rainy start to our day, it was a Machu Picchu miracle that the sun came out!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-6.jpgWhen at Machu Picchu..When at Machu Picchu, stick your tongue out? Not exactly the best look..https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/12.jpgThe GuardhouseThe guardhouse (up ahead) is the perfect place to take pictures.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/11.jpgThe Sacred RockYou can see the incredible resemblance between the Sacred Rock and Cerro Pumasillohttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10.jpgGreen SpaceGreen space dividing the temples and sacred sector from the agricultural sector.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/9.jpgMachu PicchuMachu Picchu in all it's glory!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/8.jpgLlamasThe llamas love photo bombing pictures.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/7.jpgllamasLlamas enjoying the spotlighthttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/6.jpgRockAnother rock resembling the surrounding mountain peaks. The Incas were certainly detail oriented.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/5.jpgTemple of Three WindowsThe Temple of Three Windows2014-11-06T01:47:46+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/10/13/a-fishing-story-in-the-peruvian-andes/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/santa-cruz-trek.jpgSanta Cruz trekThere were a ton of trout teasing me in these rivers on the Santa Cruz trekhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/trout-pic-2.jpgTrout pictureThese fish were beautifulhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/trout-pic-1.jpgTrout picNever been prouder to catch a fish the size of my handhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/our-hiking-companions.jpgOur hiking companionsOur hiking companionshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/gear-setup.jpgGear setupGear setuphttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/camp.jpgCampOur camp and the mountain range that served as our aiming point on the way inhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/at-camp-with-freddy.jpgAt camp with FreddyAt camp eating trout soup with Freddy2021-11-26T17:38:03+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/09/27/savoring-the-flavors-of-sao-paulo/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc09829.jpgchurrascariaLet the games begin...https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc09788.jpgFeijoadahttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc09786.jpgFeijoadaYou can't beat sharing a meal with good friends!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo-3.jpgDrinker beware...Drinker beware - these drinks are potent!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc09993.jpgsushiWe couldn't get enough sushi!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc09992.jpgDSC09992https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc09835.jpgchurrascariaBrian said he would eat enough for the both of us. I think he was successful! https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc09834.jpgDSC09834https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc09824.jpgDSC09824https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc09822.jpgA dietitian's plate2014-10-02T17:31:02+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/01/05/searching-for-chow-in-bangkok/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-20.jpgphoto (20)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-19.jpgphoto (19)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-18.jpgphoto (18)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-17.jpgphoto (17)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-16.jpgphoto (16)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-15.jpgphoto (15)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-14.jpgphoto (14)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-13.jpgphoto (13)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-10.jpgphoto (10)2014-09-10T01:52:46+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/01/07/you-can-go-to-sukhothai-but-youll-probably-regret-it/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00054.jpgOld City Ruins SukhothaiSome of the ruins in the old city where they led the Sukhothai kingdom.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00087.jpgAlison's Favorite Thai Grandpahttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00050.jpgDSC000502014-09-10T01:51:40+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/01/11/lions-and-tigers-and-temples-chiang-mai/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00120.jpgDSC00120https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00131.jpgDSC00131Making khao soi curry at our cooking classhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00156.jpgDSC00156Wat Doi Suthep (all of the temples here are beautiful)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00154.jpgDSC00154https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00146.jpgDSC00146There was a random wat (temple) nestled in the hills on our hike (Chiang Mai in the background)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00119.jpgDSC00119These two kept playing with each otherhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00113.jpgDSC00113https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00111.jpgDSC00111Nap time2014-09-10T01:50:57+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/01/17/pai-thailand-the-capital-of-hippieville/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-52.jpgphoto (52)https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00252.jpgDSC00252Checking out the Mor Paeng Waterfall.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00240.jpgDSC00240https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00237.jpgDSC00237A little wary to begin our insect tasting.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00211.jpgDSC00211https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00247.jpgDSC00247Brian showing everyone how it's done on the motorbike.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-38.jpgphoto (38)Our elephant, Noi, enjoying a banana tree for lunch. 2014-09-10T01:49:36+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/01/22/the-gibbon-experience-where-our-childhood-dreams-came-true/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc002641.jpgZipline ViewAfter not falling a few times, we could relax and enjoy the views.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-54.jpgAlison Ziplininghttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-53.jpgOur TreehouseThis doesn't look too difficult to build!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00301.jpgTreehouse CompanionsAnd we' re the five best friends that anyone can have...https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00278.jpgZipline ViewView from one of the 25-30 Tarzan ziplines.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00320.jpgSunsetSunset view from the Treehouse.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc00297.jpgZiplining into the treehouse2014-09-10T01:48:01+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/02/02/northern-laos-curfews-tubing-expeditions-and-the-running-of-the-bulls/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00356.jpgDSC00356https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00359.jpghttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/slow-boat.jpgSlow BoatIt doesn't get any better than a slow boat ride (even if it is slow)! https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cafe-along-the-riverbank-in-luang-prabang.jpgCafeCafé along the riverbank in Luang Prabang.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/baguette-sandwich-in-luang-prabang.jpgBaguette SandwichDelicious baguette sandwich. It tasted as good as it looks!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kuang-si-waterfall-in-luang-prabang.jpgKuang Si Waterfall https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sunset-picture-from-wat-in-luang-prabang.jpgSunset in Luang PrabangBeautiful Sunset at Mount Phousihttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00462.jpgBlue LagoonEnjoying a swim in the lagoon! Where are the lifeguards?https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00470.jpgBefore the Bull Charged Us!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc004913.jpgA child's artworkIllustrating the rice farms and homes in a village being bombed and burned. 2014-09-10T01:44:42+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/02/04/travel-tip-tuesday-how-to-get-to-wat-phou-its-an-adventure/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-63.jpgLittle pigsWish we had better pics but there were 10-12 little pigs hanging off the back of the truck. They made their presence known, likely sensing how close to death they were from falling off the back.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00623.jpgTemple at top of Wat PhuAlison channeling her inner Buddhahttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00605.jpgEntrance to the ruinsOne of the two large structures on the way into the ruins.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00622.jpgView from the top2014-09-10T01:43:24+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/02/09/konglor-cave-experience-where-a-river-runs-through-it/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00543.jpgSticky rice with doghttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00535.jpgHomestayDigs for the nighthttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00592.jpgTobacco fields around Konglor villageThe village consisted of tobacco fields surrounded by beautiful mountainshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00577.jpgEnd of the caveEnd of the 7.5km journey (before heading back). Our guide was old but agilehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00560.jpgLimestone formationsBeautiful limestone formationshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00541.jpgHomestay Breakfasthttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00537.jpgCooking breakfastOne of the kids cooking the fish for breakfasthttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00533.jpgHomestay BedWe had a nice little setup2014-09-10T01:41:04+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/02/11/travel-tip-tuesday-which-of-the-4000-islands-in-southern-laos-should-you-venture-to-its-the-great-debate/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00714.jpgDon KhonBeautiful view of Don Khon's coastlinehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00695.jpgDSC00695https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00733.jpgDSC00733https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00673.jpgDon KhongBrian biking around Don Khong island like it's the Tour de France.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00647.jpgDon KhongLocals buying produce for their restaurants from a grocery store on wheels! Yes, that is a songthaew.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00666.jpgDon KhongAnd the world's largest pig award goes to...https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00659.jpgDSC00659https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00721.jpgDon DetAfter walking a solid five miles on Don Khong to see the dolphins (if only we had thought to rent a bike), we enjoyed a late lunch on Don Dethttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00683.jpgDon DetPai and Don Det are "same, same but different" as the locals like to say!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc00682.jpgDon DetAfter being on the island for only a matter of seconds, Brian quickly found what would have been his favorite spot! Unfortunately, they weren't open.2014-09-10T01:39:29+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/02/19/a-stroll-across-the-laos-cambodia-border/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/p1160005.jpgQuarantine2014-09-10T01:38:03+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/02/21/koh-rong-cambodia-we-would-still-be-there-if-it-werent-for-the-sunburn/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc01167.jpgDSC01167https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc01143.jpgDSC01143https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc01157.jpgDSC01157https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc01180.jpgLong Beachhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc01187.jpgBBQOur tasty BBQ mealhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc01179.jpgBulgaria's Survivor Serieshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc01184.jpgHammockSecond to his beloved hat, a good hammock is Brian's second favorite thing in the world!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-67.jpgSunburnWe got burnt more than we got tan unfortunately...https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-70.jpgCampingOur humble abode.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sunrise-outside-tent.jpgSunriseOur spectacular view of the sunrise from outside our tent.2025-01-07T01:35:54+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/02/22/good-eats-thailand-laos-and-cambodia-edition-2/2019-12-11T16:57:10+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/03/03/reflections-on-cambodia/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01029.jpgDSC010292014-09-10T01:33:12+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/03/08/vietnam-a-country-full-of-surprises/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc015731.jpgDSC01573https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01427.jpgFishhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01429.jpgDSC01429https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01431.jpgMui NeMui Nehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01444.jpgDSC01444https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01392.jpgSleeper BusOur sleeper bushttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01573.jpgShoeMy unsuspecting shoe...https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01571.jpgFrogThe frog that decided to make my shoe h's new home.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01556.jpgDSC01556https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01530.jpgATVBrian cruising around on the dunes!2014-09-10T01:30:56+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/04/06/a-little-southeast-asian-bathroom-humor/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc01838.jpgShowerShower sans shower curtain and bathtubhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/toilet.jpgToilet ShoesWho wouldn't want to rock these sandals in the bathroom?https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/photo-861.jpgBathroom2014-09-10T01:28:42+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/04/21/chitwan-national-park-where-animals-and-adventure-await/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/141.jpg14https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/131.jpg13https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/12.jpgSunriseCatching a glimpse of the sunrise!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/11.jpg11https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/14.jpg14https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/13.jpg13https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10.jpgWild BoarCatching a glimpse of a wild boar!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/9.jpgFriendshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/8.jpgCanoe RideEnjoying our early morning ride down the riverhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/7.jpgElephant Breeding Center2014-09-10T01:23:34+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/04/24/you-know-youre-a-backpacker-when/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/amar-backpacks.jpgBackpacks on BackpacksNot sure who this muscle man is but wanted to provide you with a visual.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-91.jpgPuerto RicoThe beach is the stomping ground for the wild horses on Vieques Islandhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc03348.jpgPrambanan TempleThese girls insisted we take a picture with them at Prambanan Temple in Central Java.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-89.jpgMumbai AirportBrian sleeping on a hard "couch" at 3 AM in Mumbai's airport during a layover.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc03219.jpgCowsThe cows control the sidewalks in Kathmandu, Nepal2015-01-06T18:16:14+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/05/31/what-started-as-a-nice-little-hike-in-pai/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/main-st-pai.jpgPai Main StreetThe main drag in Paihttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo-93.jpgMae Yen Waterfall HikeToward the beginning of the hikehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo-92.jpgMae Yen Waterfall with Stephenhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/th-3.jpgMae Yen WaterfallThis is what the waterfall looks like, apparently. After our debacle, we were satisfied to just look at pictures.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/strawberry-pai.jpgStrawberry PaiPai is so ridiculously hippy2014-09-10T01:17:52+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/06/10/its-official-we-are-sold-on-singapore/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc05429.jpgMarina Bay SandsYou can enjoy drinks at the bar and lounge area at the top of Marina Bay Sands without being a guest of the hotel (pool is off limits for non-guests though)!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc05458.jpgMasjid SultanMasjid Sultan is one of the most important mosques in Singapore.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc05047.jpgFlower GarlandsBeautiful flower garlands being made in Little India.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc05050.jpgDSC05050https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc05041.jpgHawker CenterWe dined at a large hawker center in Little India where we scored delicious Indian meals for only a couple dollars each!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc05038.jpgBuddha Tooth Relic Templehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc05029.jpgDSC05029https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc05017.jpgChinatownhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc05142.jpgGardens By The Bayhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc05165.jpgMarina Bay Sands2014-09-10T01:16:35+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/06/28/how-to-hit-the-highlights-in-australia/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sydney-11.jpgsydney 1https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/blue-mountain-1.jpgblue mountainSpectacular views at the Blue Mountainshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/animals-4.jpgWallabyDrew feeding a wallaby which are slightly smaller than a kangaroo.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/animals-3.jpgKoala https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/kakadu-2.jpgBillabong CruiseBoarded the boat and ready for the billabong cruisehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/kakadu-3.jpgKakaduI spy a crocodile!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/kakadu-4.jpgkakadu 4This isn't just a solo shot of Larry - can you find everyone?https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/manly-3.jpgBondi BeachAfter a short trip, we found the beautiful Bondi beach.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/manly-2.jpgManly BeachUnique, rugged cliffs near Manly beach.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/kakadu-7.jpgkakadu 72014-09-10T01:14:31+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/06/30/top-10-pictures-from-new-zealands-south-island/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sun-beating-down-on-franz-josef-glacier.jpgsun beating down on franz josef glacierSun beating down on the Franz Josef glacierhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/nothing-better-than-mom-drunk-at-a-vineyard.jpgMom drunk at a vineyardhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/not-an-atypical-view-from-the-road-on-the-south-island.jpgNot an atypical view from the road on the south islandDriving near Arthur's Passhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/mirror-lakes.jpgMirror Lakeshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/milford-sound.jpgMilford SoundMilford Soundhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/kaikoura.jpgKaikourahttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/central-otago-wine-country.jpgCentral Otago wine countryCentral Otago wine country - how often do you see vineyards in front of snow-capped mountains?https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/countryside-view-2.jpgcountryside viewhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/franz-josef.jpgFranz JosefFranz Josef crew. Although it may not look the case, thankfully no one was hurt here.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/just-your-typical-countryside-near-arthurs-pass.jpgJust your typical countryside near Arthur's Pass2014-09-10T01:13:23+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/07/15/our-11-favorite-experiences-in-new-zealand/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photows7zmyt5.jpgDrew skeet shootingDrewster, if you ain't first you're lasthttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/view-from-our-place-at-grasmere-lodge.jpgGrasmere LodgeView from our place at Grasmere Lodgehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/the-wine-duo.jpgThe wine duoThe daughter she always wantedhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tac.jpgTongariro Alpine Crossinghttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tac-where-the-crater-erupted-in-2012.jpgWhere the crater erupted in 2012Where the volcano erupted in 2012https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tac-way-down.jpgTongariro Alpine CrossingFinally making our way downhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tac-first-part-of-the-hike.jpgTongariro Alpine CrossingFirst part of the hikehttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/skeet-shooting.jpgSkeet shootingNever get on Alison's bad side, she has deadly aimhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/red-crater.jpgRed Craterhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo2r5u8pe2.pngRainbow trout2015-12-17T17:23:59+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/07/28/playa-del-carmen-mexico-a-wild-adventure-with-whale-sharks/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo.jpgphotoThese gentle giants are beautiful!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo-2.jpgphoto (2)Whale sharks can weigh up to a whopping 47,000 pounds.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo-1.jpgphoto (1)Our guide was as excited as we were to be snorkeling with the whale sharks!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/g0030056.jpgDCIM100GOPROAfter our snorkel with our first whale shark!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc08291.jpgDSC08291https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc08279.jpgDSC08279https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc08274.jpgDSC08274Salud!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc08272.jpgDSC08272https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc08271.jpgDSC08271https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc08266.jpgDSC08266We spy soft white sand and warm waters ahead!2014-09-10T01:09:13+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/08/02/the-time-i-stole-20-baht-from-a-tuk-tuk-driver-in-sukhothai/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo-11.jpgTuk tukTuk tuk2014-09-10T01:07:50+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/08/04/san-ignacio-throwbacks-to-ancient-mayans-and-ancient-schoolbuses/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/san-ignacio-2.jpgsan ignacio Lots of restaurants, hostels, and tour companies line Burns Avenue.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/san-ignacio-1.jpgsan ignacioPretty park area near the visitor center.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ruins-7.jpgruinshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ruins-6-e1407107676945.jpgruins 6https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ruins-5.jpgruinsXunantunich does not contain as much detailing on its walls as some of the Hindu and Buddhist ruins we saw in Southeast Asia. Regardless, a remarkable accomplishment given they broke ground here around 7th Century AD.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ruins-4.jpgruins 4https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ruins-3.jpgruinsEl Castillo was thought to serve as a multipurpose room for the Mayans as opposed to being used for burials as they have yet to find any human remains in the ruin. Also, can you find Brian??https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ruins-2.jpgruins 2https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ruins-1.jpgruinsEl Castillo (behind us) is the second tallest building in Belize!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ruins-ferry.jpgferryAfter a short bus ride, an even shorter ferry ride, and a one mile walk, you arrive at Xunantunich!2014-09-10T01:07:06+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/08/27/our-5-favorite-things-to-do-in-antigua-guatemala/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/antigua-6.jpgAgua VolcanoWe admired Agua Volcano from afar but that's as close as we got.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/antigua-5.jpgantigua 5https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ninos10.jpgNinos de GuatemalaThe school gardenhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ninos9.jpgNinos de GuatemalaThe children's view from their school.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ninos8.jpgninos8https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ninos7.jpgninos7https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ninos6-e1409106766213.jpgNinos de GuatemalaWalking around the community surrounding the school.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ninos5.jpgNinos de GuatemalaThe entrance to the Ninos de Guatemala school we visited.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ninos4.jpgninos4https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ninos3.jpgninos32014-09-10T01:05:59+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/08/30/best-pictures-from-tikal/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/tarantula1.jpgTarantula!Tarantula!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/there-was-a-lot-of-wildlife-around-the-park.jpgThere was a lot of wildlife around the parkThere was a lot of wildlife around the park - here is a shot of a howler monkey we spotted while walking one of the trails in between ruinshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/one-of-the-outer-structures.jpgBrian at one of the outer structuresBrian at one of the outer structureshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/panoramic-view-just-before-sunset-from-tower-4-you-can-see-tower-1-and-2-jutting-above-the-jungle-canopy.jpgPanoramic view just before sunset from Tower 4 - you can see tower 1 and 2 jutting above the jungle canopyPanoramic view just before sunset from Tower 4 - you can see tower 1 and 2 jutting above the jungle canopyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/sunset-from-temple-4.jpgSunset from Temple 4Sunset from Temple 4https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/temple-i-as-viewed-from-temple-2.jpgTemple I as viewed from Temple 2Temple I tower as viewed from Temple 2https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/oldest-strucutre-at-the-site-this-guy-dates-back-to-400-bc.jpgOldest structure at the site - this guy dates back to 400 BCOldest structure at the site - this guy dates back to 400 BChttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/main-area-in-front-of-tower-1.jpgMain complex in front of Temple 1Side view of the main complex in front of Temple 1https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/la-ceiba-tree.jpgLa Ceiba TreeCeiba tree, which served as a link to heaven and the underworld according to the Mayanshttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/gopro-pic.jpgGoPro Pic!2014-09-10T01:04:41+00:00monthlyhttps://beachesandbackpacks.com/2014/09/08/what-would-a-world-without-access-to-quality-medical-care-look-like/https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/16-e1409968889935.jpgRegistration While waiting to be seen by a provider, we gave this sweet little boy a makeshift toy to keep him busy.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/11.jpgCelebrationsSamuel, one of our Spanish interpreters, and I before jumping on the bus.https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/12.jpgLast Day of ClinicCelebrating a successful week of clinic!https://beachesandbackpacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/13.jpgGringaWhen I was working in registration, I chatted with this girl who said she wanted to be a "gringa" when she grows up! 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