Comments on: What We Miss

By: Solange

Solange — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:54:11 +0000

Just came across this and I can definitely vouch for many of the above! In fact, I wrote a poem on my blog about the things I miss: http://solange.posterous.com/poem-time-a-few-things-i-miss

I’m traveling with my partner too, and right now we’re in Cusco. Look forward to keeping up with your travels.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:26:09 +0000

Audrey, we are definitely headed to Lima and looking forward to the Sushi! We will be renting an apartment and settling down soon too, but the location is undetermined. REI and Best Buy, that would be my dream! I still haven’t been able to find a good rain/wind jacket to replace my old one. And upgrading, replacing or repairing equipment on the road in Latin America is almost impossible. We will be looking for suggestions in Lima, thanks for the offer!

By: Audrey

Audrey — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:58:12 +0000

After ten months of movement through Latin America, we’re renting an apartment in Buenos Aires for a month to be still, relax and catch up on work. It’s really nice to not have to think about where the next meal will come from or where we’ll sleep that night or whether we’ll have a hot shower. Kind of like a vacation from our trip

But, I still miss not having an REI or Best Buy here! It just takes so much longer (and is usually much more expensive) trying to find replacement clothes/electronics and upgrade.

I’m not sure if you’re planning to go to Lima (many people skip it), but I highly recommend visiting for a culinary treat. We were so fed up with fried foods and the same thing on the menu each day, so we were like kids in a candy store in Lima. In addition to incredible local food – ceviche, tiradito, causa, and more- we found an awesome sushi place and there are places with great salads and sandwiches (real ones, not the crappy ones you usually get in Latin America). Let us know if you’re heading that way and we’ll send you our favorite places. It’s reasonably priced, too.
.-= Audrey´s last blog ..Wandering the Zeroes: Reflections on a Decade of Travel =-.

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:27:40 +0000

Lol, we are getting lucky with hot showers lately since we are in cool climates. We wish you all Happy Holidays and we will miss you too! Enjoy the white Christmas.

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:25:47 +0000

I assume it will be the same for us when we get back home. We have never traveled long term, so coming home will be a first. Glad you found us! We have just arrived in South America.

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:23:56 +0000

I couldn’t agree more!

By: Lyn

Lyn — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:30:14 +0000

we Miss YOU Merry Christmas Hot Showers too. Heard A’s mom and brother are comming
Have an adventure for me

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By: Adriana

Adriana — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:07:45 +0000

I remember food and clean bathrooms being on the top of my list! and oh, the smell of nice, clean laundry – fresh clean clothes!
.-= Adriana´s last blog ..in Lebanon, reminiscing Israel – my mental jigsaw puzzle =-.

By: Nomadic Matt

Nomadic Matt — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:26:47 +0000

I miss a lot of things.....mostly good sushi and reeses peanut butter cups .-= Nomadic Matt´s last blog ..Bangkok’s Khao San Road (HD Video) =-.

By: Laura Cococcia

Laura Cococcia — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:19:46 +0000

Aah, the things we miss when abroad. I often find that when I come back to the U.S. I am so happy for some of the conveniences we often take for granted. And then I find I’m missing travel again! Just a part of the process for those of us who love to travel, I think. I just found your site on Twitter – you have a new follower in me. I just got back from Peru and have lived in South America so will be spending time on your site to catch up and see your discoveries!
.-= Laura Cococcia´s last blog ..Why I Love Dr. Seuss =-.

By: brian

brian — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:09:03 +0000

The great thing about travel is you will appreciate all these things MORE when you get back. The cliche on “taking things for granted” is cliche for a reason: because it is true.
.-= brian´s last blog ..Best Travel News and Deals – December 8, 2009 – Dubai, Chinese Rapping Pig, 10 Best Airports, Crime in Paradise, The Reality of Travel Writing =-.

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:56:04 +0000

Hey Sean, good to hear from another Hobokenite. At the least the NFL East is keeping things interesting. I struggle to watch football games, sometimes I can only follow ESPN Gamecast. I did get lucky with the Phillies, many Central American countries love baseball. So I assume you are keeping Mulligans crowded with the Eagles games. Big game this weekend… E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles!

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:19:29 +0000

Hey we miss you at Mulligan’s too. Hopefully you can somehow catch Eagles/Giants this Sunday night.

If not, then hope to see you next season for some Phillies games…

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:52:19 +0000

She is before #1, more like 0.5. I might have to edit this post.

By: Robert Castellani

Robert Castellani — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:49:08 +0000

You forget to mention you missed your mother. She is not going to be happy.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:58:48 +0000

Cornelius, there is some countries around the world where it’s difficult to buy deodorant and some other personal hygiene goods, however you won’t have that problem in Latin America.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:57:08 +0000

We agree Shannon! Clean can be associated to many things that we miss. Getting your laundry cleaned on the road is like getting a great birthday present. And I mean really cleaned, not the sketchy clean.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:55:16 +0000

I think everyone with pets seems to miss them incredibly. We had no pets, so its just our bed and hot shower. lol.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:53:39 +0000

Hey Corina, it’s been so long since we got together in NYC.
We have been good with smoothies in Latin America. We get them almost every other day and have had access to them in every country. Of course we must always ask for “sin azucar.” Sugar is in everything! I have my Macbook with me, but its heavy.