9/25/2008 3:09:48 AM |
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duchessa
Yonkers, NY
age: 58 online now!
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Have any of you visited South America? I only know two Southamerican countries: Argentina and Peru.
Duchessa
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10/1/2008 3:25:02 PM |
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traveljunkie
Pittsburgh, PA
age: 39
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I haven't but it's on my to-do list - hoping to head there for a month either late 2009 or early 2010. I realize I may only get there once, so, I want to see as much as I can while I'm there and 30 days won't do my trip justice but it's something.
Anyone else???
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10/2/2008 3:07:23 PM |
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duchessa
Yonkers, NY
age: 58 online now!
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I haven't but it's on my to-do list - hoping to head there for a month either late 2009 or early 2010. I realize I may only get there once, so, I want to see as much as I can while I'm there and 30 days won't do my trip justice but it's something.
Anyone else???
Since Buenos Aires's winter is crude but not as much as in NY......and if you like the city life....the best time ($$$$$$$$$$) to visit Argentina is during the months of June, July, August and September.
I was born in Buenos Aires and I will be more than willing to help you with this trip.
Duchessa
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10/3/2008 8:41:05 AM |
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traveljunkie
Pittsburgh, PA
age: 39
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Thanks for the information. For some reason I thought our winter months were the best time to visit South America due to the change in the Earth's tilt. I better rethink my strategy. =)
I will stay in touch with you about my plans. I welcome and will seek out any information you can offer.
Thanks!
TJ
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10/5/2008 10:08:23 AM |
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daringadventure
Danbury, CT
age: 46
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I have been to Buenos Aires in early September and it was cold. Our summer is their winter, so check to compare their monthly weather with the weather you desire so there won't be any surprises!
Brazil is an awesome South American destination! It is a huge country, so you can find tropical or sub-tropical climates in the north during (their) winter.
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10/5/2008 2:38:11 PM |
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duchessa
Yonkers, NY
age: 58 online now!
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I lived 28 1/2 years in Buenos aires....well, I was born there.......and yes, in September could be chilly. Brazil, well, I will never go to that country.
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10/9/2008 4:15:23 PM |
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abanks
Albuquerque, NM
age: 51
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I was in Lima, Peru in Dec/Jan and just about died from
the humidity. It is very dry here in NM and the humidity was 85 to 90% next to the ocean.
Not very many people have A/C in Lima or Trujillo. We had to go out and buy a fan. Very few of the taxis had A/C, so be prepared.
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10/9/2008 4:29:38 PM |
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abanks
Albuquerque, NM
age: 51
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One of the new 7 wonders of the world
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10/9/2008 4:31:26 PM |
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duchessa
Yonkers, NY
age: 58 online now!
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I have been in Lima and in most of PerĂº. Although the humidity in PerĂº could be an issue, rarely you will find an A/C arounf because the Peruvians are used to their climate and they don't feel it as we do. BTW: The hit / humidity in Singapore is 100 times worse
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10/9/2008 4:33:17 PM |
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duchessa
Yonkers, NY
age: 58 online now!
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I had the pleasure to set my foot in the Machu Pichu. Magnificent
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10/13/2008 9:52:53 AM |
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blaineiac
Mount Gilead, OH
age: 36
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Been to Venezeula 3 times. It was a little scary in the cities then (2000); but wonderful once you get in the country. I didn't check out the beaches though they look superb. Merida is awesome. You can ride the worlds longest and highest cable car to snow capped peaks. 40 degrees F and I got the worst sunburn I've ever had. That's the equator for you.
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10/13/2008 6:21:22 PM |
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bytar
Spokane, WA
age: 50
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I had the pleasure to set my foot in the Machu Pichu. Magnificent
WOW! That has got to be one of the most amazing sites around! I have heard it is quite a trip. I have checked into taking a trip there, but still have not found answers to all my questions.
Are you able to stay in the immediate area, or do you only get to see it for a day?
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10/13/2008 7:08:46 PM |
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duchessa
Yonkers, NY
age: 58 online now!
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You can stay at the hotels around. I was there in 1975; I am pretty sure many thibgs have changed.
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10/23/2008 11:51:34 AM |
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paha2006
Harlem, MT
age: 60
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colombia, panama, venezuela. take the cable car to caracas. descend from a 10,000 ft mountain through the clouds into the city. no more spectacular way to enter a city unless you've been parachuting from a plane.
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11/30/2008 9:24:44 PM |
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tatersomewhere
Deridder, LA
age: 40
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I was stationed in panama for three years.....been to columbia,costa rica, honduras, el salvadore, and belize..Lots of americans in costa rica, and very gorgeous there, a few retirees in panama...i do not recommend el salvadore or honduras.......those places are hell holes.
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