Monthly Archives: October 2009

I Heart Quito!

Deenaree says: I love Quito!  This love of mine hit me instantaneously as I looked out the plane window and saw the Andes Mountains break through the clouds.  I forgot my fear of flying and stopped clinging to the armrests … Continue reading

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Things We Learned and Liked-Panama City

Things we learned: Currency: US Dollars Out of the few countries we have visited so far, Panama prices are a bit higher, but we were able to visit a doctor for $7.  Yes! Take a day or two to visit … Continue reading

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The People We Meet Along the Way

The hardest thing about couchsurfing is finding a host.  Sometimes people have other engagements that do not allow them to host us.  This is why we were grateful for Roger.  He offered to host us for the entire week that … Continue reading

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Panamanian Wedding

The greatest gift of couchsurfing is being among locals and experiencing their lives, even if its only for a few days.   Although, we have only been traveling for a few weeks, we have already met some incredible people who … Continue reading

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