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Into La Chiquitania
After a week of being virtually incommunicado, I have a backlog of thoughts and observations to share, so I’m going to do my best to pass it along without overwhelming you, while keeping everything, more or less, in chronological order. Have you ever had the sensation that something you’ve been preparing for, for a long [...]
Posted in Miguel's News, Travel Log
Tagged Bolivia, Chiquitania, CUSO, Jesuit Missions, Volunteer
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A Bolivian Primer
Wow, just under an hour flight, east from La Paz and we’re in another world. Stepped out of the airport and walked smack into a wall of humidity and temperatures around 38’ C. We arrived yesterday afternoon in Santa Cruz and this seems as good a time to share some basic geographical and political details [...]
Posted in Miguel's News, Travel Log
Tagged Bolivia, CUSO, South America, TIPNIS, Volunteering
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Food Wonderful Food
Variety isn’t the spice of life, it is life. When it comes to traveling, whether it’s in my own backyard or half way around the world, I look forward to discovering new… everything. It’s in my nature to be curious. Gee, I wonder if there’s any connection to being a photographer? Anyway, I’m pretty easy [...]
Show Me The Money
I suspect that something everyone is curious about, is the question of money. As volunteers we’re not being paid to be here, however, all of our expenses are covered: beginning with all the shots and vaccinations prior to leaving, to our air and ground transportation, and of course meals and accommodations. Given our specific assignment [...]
I’d Like To Introduce The Other Members Of The Band.
Before I go any further, you’ve read me describe that I’m hear as part of a two person team, and yet, I’ve failed to introduce my partner. Anouk Desorilliers is a freelance journalist for CBC-Radio Canada. I take pride in knowing that there were approximately 70 photographers that applied for one of the seven volunteer [...]
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