Monthly Archives: September 2011

Keep moving

Posted on September 29, 2011 by The Shortest Answer

My head was beginning to pound as I walked out of my hostel in Medellin for the last time.  But my hangover was nothing compared to the heavy depression in my chest.  I had left the club at five in … Continue reading →

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Life lessons from Roberto and Pablo Escobar

Posted on September 20, 2011 by The Shortest Answer

While in Medellin, my friend and I took the Pablo Escobar tour.  It was one of the most insane and surreal experiences I have had on this trip.  We went to his grave, the building where he was killed and … Continue reading →

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Homenaje a Medellin

Posted on September 14, 2011 by The Shortest Answer

I am selfish.  I am so selfish that I almost didn’t write this.  In fact I’m still not sure if this is a good idea.  Medellin was absolutely incredible. It is perfect exactly the way it is, and  I am … Continue reading →

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Escape the backpacker bubble

Posted on September 11, 2011 by The Shortest Answer

I walked out of a terrible dance club at two thirty in the morning.  It had not been a good night.  We drank for a while at the hostel with a bunch of backpackers who I had gotten to know … Continue reading →

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“A man’s got to know his limitations.” – Harry Callahan

Posted on September 7, 2011 by The Shortest Answer

I went paragliding over the Andes today.  Instead of soiling this truly sublime experience by trying to describe it with a bunch of impotent words I’m just going to post pictures.  The pictures will only do a slightly better job than the … Continue reading →

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I’m starting a charity and I need your help!

Posted on September 6, 2011 by The Shortest Answer

While walking around Cartagena today I was exposed to the horrors of the third world.  The day started off as a lovely Sunday.  We had completely explored the old city, which is the touristy part of town, so Phil and … Continue reading →

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The San Blas Islands

Posted on September 3, 2011 by The Shortest Answer

As I lay in the beanbag chair on the deck of the Wild Card I looked up at the mast that gracefully danced in front of the backdrop of the Milky Way.  The bow was pointed at the grayish yellow … Continue reading →

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