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The Twenty Twelves Project: Frustration Builds
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The Twenty Twelves Project. 20 countries. 12 months. Countless ways to change the world. Tuesday, October 27, 2009. You zink it work? Queries my French construction companion Ludo, speaking more with his large bushy eyebrows and lanky frame than with words. Though he is the mastermind behind the repairs design, he is as lost as the rest of us working on the project. Iz wery beauteeful, no? Says Ludo turning to me with his bushy brows arched high with inquisitive intent. As I appreciate the beauty that su...
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The Twenty Twelves Project: July 2009
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The Twenty Twelves Project. 20 countries. 12 months. Countless ways to change the world. Saturday, July 11, 2009. Hogar de Cristo in Quilpué. Building on the previous blog post, below is a quick video introduction to the Hogar de Cristo site in Quilpué where Holy Trinity's donation will likely be put to use:. A view from inside the patio. Looking into the area to be covered. Money donated by Holy Trinity Catholic School. Or e-mail me at TwentyTwelves@gmail.com. For specific information about this project.
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The Twenty Twelves Project: April 2009
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The Twenty Twelves Project. 20 countries. 12 months. Countless ways to change the world. Thursday, April 23, 2009. With a little bit of time here in São Paulo, I have been able to go back and revisit some of the video that I haven't had time to sort through. The video below is from the murga performance that I went to in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is part of Uruguay's month-long Carnaval celebration. James the Jolly Nomad. Links to this post. Monday, April 20, 2009. James the Jolly Nomad. Links to this post.
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The Twenty Twelves Project: August 2009
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The Twenty Twelves Project. 20 countries. 12 months. Countless ways to change the world. Monday, August 31, 2009. Bright Places Make Smiling Faces. I'm putting a sealant onto this beautiful mural to protect it," I replied after a slight chuckle. Ahhh, para protegerlo,. He repeated, his demeanor instantly changing as my reply met his approval. He nodded and scurried off to his classroom. I smiled and turned back to the wall with a renewed since of purpose for my simple task. One of the final tasks to fini...
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The Twenty Twelves Project: Magic, Mystery and A Few Mosquitos
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The Twenty Twelves Project. 20 countries. 12 months. Countless ways to change the world. Monday, November 30, 2009. Magic, Mystery and A Few Mosquitos. Lalo peppers his stories of adventure with bits of knowledge about the history of the region and our ultimate destination: la Ciudad Perdida (the Lost City). " Finally a history class I won't sleep through. I think to myself. Lalo shifts his lesson to focus on the Kogui traditions and beliefs. We sit mesmerized as he describes a spiritual life directe...
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The Twenty Twelves Project: May 2009
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The Twenty Twelves Project. 20 countries. 12 months. Countless ways to change the world. Thursday, May 21, 2009. Showing pictures from the site to one of the classes. If you understand Spanish, you can read more about the school on their website. Two students interested in journalism pulled me aside for an interview (no, I didn't sign any autographs, though they did compare me to a couple of celebrities), and a film student took video. You can see the video from the interview on the school's blog. From t...
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The Twenty Twelves Project: October 2009
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The Twenty Twelves Project. 20 countries. 12 months. Countless ways to change the world. Tuesday, October 27, 2009. You zink it work? Queries my French construction companion Ludo, speaking more with his large bushy eyebrows and lanky frame than with words. Though he is the mastermind behind the repairs design, he is as lost as the rest of us working on the project. Iz wery beauteeful, no? Says Ludo turning to me with his bushy brows arched high with inquisitive intent. As I appreciate the beauty that su...
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The Twenty Twelves Project: November 2009
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The Twenty Twelves Project. 20 countries. 12 months. Countless ways to change the world. Monday, November 30, 2009. Magic, Mystery and A Few Mosquitos. Lalo peppers his stories of adventure with bits of knowledge about the history of the region and our ultimate destination: la Ciudad Perdida (the Lost City). " Finally a history class I won't sleep through. I think to myself. Lalo shifts his lesson to focus on the Kogui traditions and beliefs. We sit mesmerized as he describes a spiritual life directe...
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The Twenty Twelves Project: The Mines of Potosí
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The Twenty Twelves Project. 20 countries. 12 months. Countless ways to change the world. Thursday, August 6, 2009. The Mines of Potosí. I was told that visiting the cooperative mines of Potosí, Bolivia is an experience that should not be missed. I would agree, but it is more of an intense humbling experience than a fun tour. Describing the conditions in which the miners work is difficult, but it is the closest to hell as I can imagine. Four men work together to haul minerals out of the mine. Bright Place...
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The Twenty Twelves Project: Out On A Limb
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The Twenty Twelves Project. 20 countries. 12 months. Countless ways to change the world. Monday, August 17, 2009. Out On A Limb. He replied as he unlocked the back hatch revealing the chasmal truck bed that was to be our roomy passage to Cusco. Three brave French girls, Rob and myself ascended the step ladder into the truck, spread out in spacious luxury that is simply not available in traditional public transportation, and before long we were happily bouncing along towards our destination. At that point...