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Posted by Jessica on Sep 17, 2009
Please Think Good Thoughts for Seana
My middle sister Seana has been in the hospital for 10 days, and is currently in the ICU. She is critical, intubated, and breathing with assistance. She probably has another week in the ICU ahead of her, followed by another 4-5 weeks in the hospital. If you could, please think good thought for my sister Seana.
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Posted by Tim on Sep 9, 2009
Songkran: the Thai Water Festival
It was complete and utter madness. With all the water and paste and shouting and screaming, it looked just a bit like the end of the world, except that everyone was in a much better mood than I'd imagine they'd be in for the end of the world.
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Posted by Jessica on Sep 1, 2009
Taking a Tour to Teotihuacan
At first the idea of a tour might seem appealing. But what your tour company won't tell you is that you can get yourself to Teotihuacán for mere dollars instead of upwards of US$100. And they probably won't mention that you won't just be going to Teotihuacán - there'll be a few required stops at tourist traps and chotsky stands along the way too, of course.
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Posted by Tim on Aug 28, 2009
The Monasterio de Santa Catalina
Centuries of wealthy Peruvian families sent their daughters off to the Monasterio, where they could rest assured they wouldn't have to do any pesky work. Slowly but surely, the place began to develop a reputation. (The lavish parties the sisters kept throwing didn't help matters.)
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Posted by Jessica on Aug 25, 2009
Experiencing Life in Another Country
Remember, not everyone in Mexico City visits Teotihuacan each day. Not everyone in Ecuador has sailed to the Galapagos Islands in their lifetime. Just like not everyone in the US saw the Grand Canyon during their last summer vacation. So once you've exhausted the tourists sites, what other things can you do to experience life in another country?
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