“We are good at what we do because we are good at making do.” Again we transition. So far on Her Odyssey we have hiked, kayaked, rafted, and even a…
International Travel Tips
Some lessons have been and continue to be learned the hard way. Here’s hoping these tips make it easier for you.
Fidgit’s Gear Plan for 2018
Backpack gear has been exploded around the house for weeks. Boxes appeared on the front porch and the piles grew. We hit critical mass and time came to pare down….
A Buck in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush
Haz clic aquí para leer en español Written by Fidgit The first time it was an old guy outside the Smithville, MO Pizza Hut in October 2010. Having recently completed…
Border Crossing: Bolivia into Peru Along the Ruta De Los Tres Cordilleras
Haz clic aquí para leer en español Written by Neon As we had planned this route from La Paz, we knew we were going to have to do something different…
Tools and Tips for Forging your own Path: Google Earth Pro
Haz clic aquí para leer en español Written by Fidgit Technological advances have revolutionized how we explore our planet. Whether it is calling up a weather forecast from your Garmin…
Bolivia: Transportation
Haz clic aquí para leer en español Written by Fidgit Anyone who commutes in Bolivia commits multiple death defying acts a day. Horns are used conversationally, gas pedals are applied…
What we can Learn from Argentines
Haz clic aquí para leer en español Written by Fidgit Somos un nacion atada con alambre. [We are a nation held together by wire.] -Argentine saying Martin recalls a story…
Getting Gear in South America
Written by Neon If you ask anyone who lives in and/or has traveled to South America, you will likely hear similar tidbits of advice from them: “Make sure you have…
The Work of Getting Along
Hiking alone is dangerous. Working as a team is difficult. So, what do you do? Make a choice and figure it out as you go. While I was prepared to…
