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Broken Compass Productions: June 2009
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Sunday, June 21, 2009. The third phase of my travels has begun. A month spent in Brazil for Carnaval was great. Backpacking through Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East was unforgettable. But that was just the beginning. Right now I'm in Pretoria, South Africa, about to head out to watch a match between the US and Egypt. We Yanks need to redeem ourselves after a very poor showing against Brazil. Links to this post. Labels: Coaches Across Continents. Sunday, June 7, 2009. I saw an incredible amount o...
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Broken Compass Productions: March 2009
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Saturday, March 28, 2009. I came across some interesting Latin American references in the news over the past week. The New York Times travel section had a very interesting article on tourism in Costa Rica. The city Turrialba, mentioned for its white water rafting and growing reputation as a destination for adventure tourists, is a short bus ride from the small town of Pacayitas de la Suiza, where my host family from Costa Rica resides. Links to this post. Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Links to this post.
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Broken Compass Productions: Lisbon Nights
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Sunday, May 10, 2009. The club was first rate. A very good crowd, neon-green lazer lights, bumping techno (or house, or trance.whatever is big in Europe right now) An overall great atmosphere. But before we can get our bearings we find ourselves being led by the driver to the back of the club. Again he shakes the hand of a bouncer and we are suddenly getting escorted into the VIP section. Unbelievable. May 14, 2009 at 6:20 AM. That's awesome, great story. May 17, 2009 at 3:43 PM. View my complete profile.
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Broken Compass Productions: April 2009
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009. After a very relaxing two days in the beautiful city of Valencia, I now find myself in Granada, a small town steeped in the history of the Christian and Moorish battles of the Medieval Period. I actually just got back from touring the Alhambra, an incredible palace/fortress built almost 1000 years ago by Muslim sultans. Both here and in Valencia I have crossed paths with very interesting people from all over the world. Links to this post. Wednesday, April 22, 2009. A Feel For t...
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Broken Compass Productions: February 2009
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Friday, February 27, 2009. A Sign of the "Times". So I'm just sitting around in my living room right now watching day time television on Globo. The city's Carnaval glow has certainly worn off, and about half of everyone I know here is a under the weather from last week's festivities. I'm going over a few ideas for my next video and browsing the internet.and guess what I come across. In the New York Times today, the featured travel story is "36 Hours in Salvador, Brazil.". Links to this post. As the proce...
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Broken Compass Productions: Random Observations and Anecdotes (1)
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Random Observations and Anecdotes (1). I was not overly impressed by women in Spain. I was particularly unimpressed by Spanish fashion. Mullets and flood pants? Quote from a hustler in Tangier after I declined his services as a guide: "F*ck you. You are a Jew" Welcome to Norther Africa. Radio stations in Portugal are obsessed with hilarious American 80s music. June 3, 2009 at 5:33 PM. LOL @ Hustlerman. Dont you wish you were a Jew? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Broken Compass Productions: Random Observations and Anecdotes (2)
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Sunday, June 7, 2009. Random Observations and Anecdotes (2). If you ever find yourself in Egypt, climb Mt. Sinai at midnight to reach the summit before sunrise. If you are feeling like a true champion, try and make it to the top in under one hour and thirty minutes. Also, there's a reason why the pyramids are world famous. Believe the hype. And don't forget your camera. Finding references to the small island nation of Jamaica is extremely easy in any and all countries - even in the most remote of places.
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Broken Compass Productions: May 2009
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Dodging hustlers and rug merchants in Tangiers; befriending Australians in Fez; avoiding snake charmers and monkeys on leashes at the DJemaa El Fna in Marrakech. Riding camels to the Pyramids in Giza; Relaxing by the Red Sea; climbing in the footsteps of Moses to the summit of Mt. Sinai - and getting it all done because of the hospitality of friends in Cairo.actually, getting everything so far on this trip done because of the kindness of friends, both old and new. My travels so f...
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Broken Compass Productions: Back to Africa
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Sunday, June 21, 2009. The third phase of my travels has begun. A month spent in Brazil for Carnaval was great. Backpacking through Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East was unforgettable. But that was just the beginning. Right now I'm in Pretoria, South Africa, about to head out to watch a match between the US and Egypt. We Yanks need to redeem ourselves after a very poor showing against Brazil. Labels: Coaches Across Continents. June 21, 2009 at 10:19 PM. Man, those matches will be amaazing.
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Broken Compass Productions: Casablanca to Cairo
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Dodging hustlers and rug merchants in Tangiers; befriending Australians in Fez; avoiding snake charmers and monkeys on leashes at the DJemaa El Fna in Marrakech. Riding camels to the Pyramids in Giza; Relaxing by the Red Sea; climbing in the footsteps of Moses to the summit of Mt. Sinai - and getting it all done because of the hospitality of friends in Cairo.actually, getting everything so far on this trip done because of the kindness of friends, both old and new.
