I finished the three day walk yesterday! That was my final commitment before getting on the plane. I have some truly disgusting blisters and my knee feels like crap, but I don't think I did any permenant damage. As hard as it was I really enjoyed walking with three super girls; Lisa G., Lisa R., and Donna! It was great to spend that last weekend really getting back in touch with the women who helped to form my adult personality in college. At least I blame them! Also before I move on, I have to say Brent and Jason (Lisa G.'s man) were amazing this weekend! Camp got rained out Friday night so Brent drove out to suburbia in rush hour traffic to pick up us 4 drowned rats. Jason stayed home and got the place ready for us. Then they fed us and put us to bed only to have to load us up again Sat morning and drop us off. To top it off they gathered friends together on Sunday and ran a cheering station on the walk route and cheered for all 4800 of us for about 4 hours! We are lucky girls! I'll try to get Brent to post some of the photos from the walk.
The final countdown and all I have left is to pack what I'm bringing, store the rest, pick up my prescriptions, and somehow say goodbye to all my friends, family, and most of all my dog Ramona. (She's the only one who is always glad to see me and likes it when I sing!) Then we are off!
Later!
Fran
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I guess we will have to get used to this.
Inside Grub Bucket
Well, this is what it starts out like.
Grub Bucket 1
Another view of the cockpit
Grub Bucket
Our boat in Our slip
Sunset in Lima
Air pollution makes for such nice sunsets!
Easter Parade!
It was unlike anything I have ever seen before.
Total American Breakfast Buffet!
BRING ON THE BACON AND FRENCH TOAST!
WOOOOEEEEEAAAAWWWW!
Fran at takeoff!
Fran in Flight!
Beautiful danger.
The man that takes Fran off her feet.
hey, he's bigger than me.
Post flight high!
He does all the work, I get all the rewards!
Old YELLOW BUILDING!
It was a nice part of town with many people walking around.
Cool old Building.
Check out the balcony.
City Tour
Central square in downtown Lima, old buildings.
Beach tour before city tour
Brent in Miraflores.
Fran was asked to continue her moves on stage.
She can even dance with a "cola" in her hand.
Apparently I know all the moves in Spanish.
This is right before they begged me to stop.
Who knows how to dance in Spanish?
BRENT knows how to dance in Spanish!
The tame part of the party with fellow students and teachers
In the hall on the way to Sgt. Peppers!
Historic church cerca 1600's?
Looks nice at night on the way to a pub.
Spanish school, our place of learning.
This is the courtyard where we take our well deserved breaks.
Miraflores!!
Our home for the next month, just south of Lima, Peru. Yeah, it's nice.
A polo match at last!
Before leaving BA, Fran got to see a polo match
Mendoza's McDonalds
In wine country, you can even get wine at McDonalds
Ahhh the parks!
Fran is right, the parks here are far superior to those in the US.
Mile High Monument
This monument celebrates the people of Mendoza's great sacrifice and contributions to some great battle we can't remember. But it is located at the top of a really steep walk up a hill.
Can I get a Teet Time!
This is the dinner when Fran and Nate ate the teet. Sarah and I refused the boob!
Look at the Cook!
Bad picture of the guy cooking the meat and teet!
Vote for Candella I!
The procession of floats bearing candidates for Wine Festival Queen. Loud music, lights, beautiful women going buy on floats. I hated it.
Wine tour on bikes!
Our friend Sarah sporting her human powered wine tour chariot.
Check out the name of our lunch spot.
Yes, the name is Moron Fast Food. It was good though, had beer, and set us in a good mood for the long bike ride.
My bike crew lunching at the Moron.
Nate, Sarah, and Fran modeling the restaurant's sunglasses and fare.
Vineyard #1
I can't recall the name, but as you can see, we really rode bikes there.
Wine Delivery!
Man, can't we get our wine delivered like in the old days. Nice truck.
Can we live in one of those?
By the end of the wine tour, we thought these would make a great little home. By the way, they don't use these anymore to age wine in. They use the small ones you see in front of them.
Wine tour scenery via bicicleta.
We rode bikes through some really nice scenery. Vines, mountains, trees, etc.
Vineyard #2 snack time.
They had a nice patio area where we had a snack and a bottle of their sparkling white wine. We also bought a bottle of it to go!
Promising!!
Fran thinks she had died and gone to heaven. She sees a very tasty future.
Late in the bike tour, scenes from a stop.
Fran got too far ahead, so I had to tell her to wait up! Her bike was faster than mine for some reason.
The Defender, our ride back to town.
Leaving the bike rental place, headed back to city center.
Gas and Beer!
Our pit stop for fuel and beers to share on the road back home.
Before you slip into.....unconsciousness...
The driver had The Doors blasting as we drove through town.
Reflection
Nicci took this when she and Chad visited us.
Party! Party! Party! in Nuevo Chicago!
This area got its name because it is the area where all the livestock is taken to be slaughtered. They thow a party every Saturday and Sunday. They have cold beer and good food too.
Nuevo Chicago
They have live music too!
Nuevo Chicago
Anyone interested in dancing can join in with the townfolk, not the tango, but more like a samba.
Show Time!
Fran heading into the ring for her first show in Argentina!
Action Shot!
Fran showing the Argentines how we do it in the U.S.
Squint! You can see Fran kicking some ass!
One of the last fences in her ride.
Victory over Argentina!
USA! USA! USA! Fran won!!
Hola Colonia Uraguay!
We had to take a 3 hour boat ride to Colonia Uraguay to get our passport stamped in order to stay in Argentina for 3 more months.
Fran milkshake
Fran with the Chocolate milkshake colored water of the Rio Negra on the way to Uraguay.
Head of the ship agian.
They always make me stay at the head of the ship for some reason. On the way to Uraguay.
Hola and Adios Louisa!
Fran and our friend Louisa before she returned home to England.
Giddy Up!
Fran at her twice a week riding lesson.
Our friend Mr. Gorton.
He's a fisherman that guards the entrance to one of our favorite pubs.
Chinese New Year
My first encounter with a real live Dragon!
Active Dragon
They really did put on a good show. And the Dragon visits many stores to bring them good luck for the next year.
The men the Dragon ate!
This Dragon was very hungry.
Ridin' in style!
These guys have A/C and two hookers a piece. Man, when I win the lottery! It's 1am, I'm going to bed. More pics later.
You can get close here. Dakar motorcycle dude.
Dude would not let me ride with, so I hope he finishes better without me.
Check out my ride!
At the Dakar Ralley site, old competitor.
Back inside for the toasts!
Crakin' it inside style, the party goes on. Late. Smoking indoors? Sure, we're in Buenos Aires!
Action shots!
Pouring the Champagne at midnight, Ray, Diedra, Fran on the rooftop.
the start of new years
guadelupe at the night's beginning
Me and Fran at the beach!
I look so tan laying down.
The Massive Balcony
We didn't even have to pay extra! Me and Fran.
Me, my ride, and my Chauffeur
Me and my pal Santa Claus enjoying the streets of Gesell
Pro Christmas Performers
Nice music on Christmas Eve, I think.
They really were Professionals
Upon closer inspection, I still think they were pros.
Fran and Guadelupe party down Christmas Eve.
They are hanging out on our balcony watching Christmas fireworks.
Gesell Beach Shot
Can you tell who took the photo? Nice beach huh?
Best Picture Winner!
Entitled: Coolest Guy at the Beach Photographed by: Fran Garrison Location: Gesell, Argentina Date: December 26, 2008
Dec. 26 in South America
Yeah, SCRABBLEFEST, is a local tradition. Who knew?
SCRABBLEFEST in Gesell
Fran participated in the tournament too, but she had to concentrate!
SCRABBLEFEST WINNERS!
This is also a complete picture of all the contestants. We had fun, drank beer, and sat at every table in the place. We also went back around midnight and stayed until 3am chatting with the owner and the bartender.
Me, Fran, our friends, and Guadelupe shows up in Mar del Plata!
We started gathering some friends, then Guadelupe posed for a picture. We almost ate her after that.
Me and Fran in Mar del Plata.
They let us just hang out at the harbor!
Attention Everyone! Fat, white, obvious American has arrived on the beach!!
No one would sit anywhere near me. I looked like a mysterious glare no one could quite figure out.
See the teddy bear I bought Fran for Christmas!
Can't wait to get it home to see how Ramona likes it.
House cat? What house cat?
Yeah, we thought it was a little big too?
Our local taxi service!
Just kidding, Fran at the zoo.
It is real folks! No trick photography!
Fran is petting a tiger, really.
Check out me, Fran, and Guadelupe!
Guadelupe is our new Mascot, Consuelas little sister!
Fran meets tequila shot!
Oh come on Fran, what city are we in again?
Ladies Night!
Fran out with Jo and Sarah on her Birthday!
Bedroom
Comfy bed and some closet space too
What I think of the new place at night!
The neighborhood really comes alive at night
Apartment Living Room
It's bright and sunny.
Polo Fields
The view of the polo fields from our balcony
The street we live on, Chenalt!
address is Chenalt 1739, 8th floor, departmento B, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Outside of our apartment in BA
If your looking for us, this is where we can be found.
Has anyone seen my cow?
I've got the fever for cow, I've gotta have more cow!
Super Cama!
This is on the bus back to BA, the seats lay all the way flat!
Finally! Everyone can see what I look like in bed.
Thanks for snapping this fine picture Fran.
More pictures to be thankful for
We played a game similar to Charades, but all in Spanish!
Thanksgiving Party scenes
If only the Pilgrims could have been at this one!
Brent and Corn
See if you can guess which is Brent and which is Corn!!
Fran, Louise and the grub
Louise, from England made the mashed potatoes. BRILLIANT!
And I helped too!!
Paul and Brent, the grill crew!
Thanksgiving cookin' crew
Fran, Paul, Trevor, and Whitney preparing the feast!
Just call me a gaucho!
Action shot from the ride.
Meet Fruitilla! Spanish for strawberry
Fran's ride for Domingo. Her kinda ride-goes well with chocolate!
Meet "Blanco" my ride for Domingo
She was my kinda woman, gentle yet responsive!
Fran and the "chipmunk"
It is the perfect size for Fran, pequeno!
The "Chipmunk"!
This is my race car for the day around the mountains, lakes, rivers, and desert.
Pink Flamingos in the Desert?
Just pink flamingos in the middle of a river in the middle of the desert in Bariloche in Argentina
Also a nice spot.
This is on our trip around the seven lakes.
Waterfall from the "race"
We pulled over for a smoke and this is what we saw!
Beat gettin' down!
Our friend Beat at the bottom of the lift.
Beers with Beat!
We had a beer with a top ten view of the world with a classmate Beat, from Switzerland.
Queen on Top!
Fran in her rightful position!
King on top!
Yeah, I'm on top of the world!
Top 10 Views in the World!
From here we could see about 14 different lakes and many snow capped mountain tops. Killer!
Next to the lake!
Cool place huh?
On the way to Bariloche
this one is from the bus headed towards Bariloche
I'm UP!
Whew! They will let me in!
Getting Started
Remember, you are seeing this in slow motion!
Hard day in Buenos Aires and San Telmo
I got a little tired once we got to the front door of the apartment!
San Telmo!
This night is the only time we have seen rain the whole trip!
Small bar, good music
Erbody in da club gettin' tipsy!
Also same park
Same park, but section running along a 10 lane avenue called Ave. del Libertador
Same Park
Same park, different section.
Big Park in Palermo, Big Lake too.
This park is across from the golf course, has a huge lake, and 3000 people running and exercising in their own way!
Last Night's study parlor
Cool place to review spanish flash cards, drink beer, and eat a little pizza!
Consuela's last known photo before abduction!
She loves the waiters in Buenos Aires. I would not be surprised if she went home with him.
Consuela was a tripe lover!
Who knew she loved so many types of meat?
Consuela meets friends from Holland!
She also loved black olives.
Consuela get into a few beers
This may have contributed to Consuela's abduction!
Camel Rides!
The day started innocently enough with a camel ride for Consuela!
Surrounded by women!
Our classmates in spanish school, and Consuela!
Consuela Tangos!!
Consuela went to the show and loved it. I think she fell in love with one of the dancers, but on the other hand, who didn't!
Consula's night out
Our mascot had to blow off some steam last night!
Fran struggling with "home" work
Brent and Consuela enjoy a cafe
first week
The Fun Bags!
We are finished!
Mighty Helpers Packing!!
Do it for the YARD SALE ladies!
Master suite with sitting area
There is a full bath and walkin closet too!
Interior of our loft in Atlanta
Attic Work
What a mess I have to clean up
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