A taste of Chile21 March 2014Look what I found hanging on the cruise ship walls! Now where’s the mayonessa?Caribbean Chile
Farewell Chile31 July 2013Well, it’s been almost 7 months in Chile and now it’s time to say goodbye. Chile, it’s been fun. I liked playing tourist. I …Chile Gaming
My very own Moai30 July 2013Nicholas got me my own my-sized Moai statue-pisco! This is going into my gaming bear cave. Because ever serious gaming bear cave needs a moai statue …Chile Gaming
Santiago Metro Stations28 July 2013My best bear bud Nicholas hates metros in Santiago. This one time, it was so crowded, he got pushed all the way to the back of the train and when it …Chile
Santiago Sightseeing28 July 2013Today we went sight-seeing in Santiago. It’s not like we had a lot of time left so I thought we should get to it. We went to Parque por la Paz. …Chile
When guests come over21 July 2013When guests come over, I like to greet them from my bed throne. I like them to know who’s boss of the abode.Chile
As thoughtful bears go12 July 2013I am one of the best! I made sure Nicholas got Pokin a chocolate cake for her birthday. And since it was chocolate and raspberry flavoured, I even let …Chile
The fallen Moai4 July 2013On the drive back to the airport we made one last stop and pulled over at Aha Hanga. I couldn’t resist. These statues were resting the way I …Chile Easter Island Food
Origins of the Moai4 July 2013Our last day at Easter Island started at the beginning. First of all, it was the 4th of July (happy 4th to my best bear bud, Nicholas!). It was also …Chile Easter Island
Sunset over Hanga Roa3 July 2013Another day on Easter Island, another sunset. This time in the one and only town on the island, Hanga Roa where most of the town’s ~5,000 people …Chile Easter Island Photography
Ahu Akivi3 July 2013Well given we were already at these Ahu anyway, we went and checked them out. They are one of the few inland Ahu that actually face outwards (normally …Chile Easter Island
Back at the hotel3 July 2013After an exhausting morning of early rising, it was back to the hotel for a lunch, well deserved nap, and a chance to wear my new bling.Chile Easter Island
The inconvenient animals of Easter Island3 July 2013I mentioned wild horses being found all over the island. Add to that cows. And dogs. On the road. Where they stay.Animals Chile Easter Island
Wild horses!3 July 2013Promptly after sunrise, I fell asleep in the car only to be woken up by horses. Turns out they were about as excited to see me as I was to have them …Animals Chile Easter Island
Sunrise at Ahu Tongariki3 July 2013Apparently every single hotel on the island alerted their tourist guests to the fact that Ahu Tongariki is the place to go for sunrise. Because around …Chile Easter Island Photography
📝The problem with photographers3 July 2013The problem with spending time near people who like to take photos is that sometimes, these people want to take photos at some absolutely ridiculous …Chile Easter Island Photography
Fierce, Nicholas is not2 July 2013That evening, Pokin decided she wanted to see a Rapa Nui dance and dinner show at Chez Erica. Nicholas didn’t really want to go. I didn’t …Chile Easter Island
Another day, another sunset2 July 2013And another time this bear takes sunset photos.Chile Easter Island Photography
I want a better bear cave than this2 July 2013While we were waiting for the sun to set at Anakena (of course we were waiting for the sunset, thanks to Pokin and her want of sunset taking pictures …Chile Easter Island Gaming Photography
My best bear bud and I2 July 2013We had a moment. It was great. Well until he tried to make me go back into the bag.Chile Easter Island
Onward to Anakena2 July 2013Proud renters of a 4WD in paw and hand, we fetched Pokin and made our way towards Anakena, one of the only 2 white coral sand beaches on the entire …Chile Easter Island
Improved mobility through some car rental action2 July 2013Later in the afternoon, my best bear bud and I walked to town to rent a car. For being a low-trust country, it’s certainly not a low-trust …Chile Easter Island
Drinking water and a crater lake2 July 2013And across from ‘Orongo is Rano Kau, an extinct volcano, crater lake and one of 3 fresh water drinking sources on the island. There was a moai …Chile Easter Island Oregon
The birdmen cult, crazy rituals and a village named 'Orongo2 July 2013Continuing on, we went up to the ceremonial village of ‘ORongo, located on the southwest tip of the island. I say ceremonial, because nobody …Chile Easter Island
Caves and courting cannibalism2 July 2013Today we did a morning tour. I wasn’t really sure I wanted to go on a tour, but by the time I woke up I was already in a bag and voices in …Chile Easter Island
📝Hitchhiking in a the rain1 July 2013Remember that time I tried to hitchhike in San Pedro de Atacama? Well I didn’t even have to stick out a paw this time. Pokin and Nick were …Chile Easter Island
The perros of isla de pascua1 July 2013I said we were the only humans + 1 bear there. I didn’t say we didn’t have company. As is standard fare with all of Chile there were many …Chile Easter Island
Waiting for Godot - or at least a sunset1 July 2013So all afternoon it would rain, and then it would look like it wasn’t going to rain anymore. Which was of course a lie because inevitably it …Chile Easter Island Photography
Stormy clouds on the horizon1 July 2013“You’re lucky” said our host at the time she picked us up from the airport. “It’s been raining the past few weeks but it …Chile Easter Island Water & Wet
Welcome to Polynesia aka Rapa Nui (Easter Island)1 July 2013I’m still not sure why airlines ever fly before noon, but at around 6:00 in the morning on Canada Day (I think it was 6:00 because I …Chile Easter Island
📝A beary good kind of birthday30 June 2013It’s almost July, and Pokin’s birthday was coming up. My best bear bud and I got to thinking and I thoughtfully suggested that a trip for …Chile Easter Island
The first time I tried hitch-hiking27 May 2013Not a single person stopped to give me a ride. Jerks! Oh well I had a comfy premium cama seat all to myself on a Turbus back to Antofagasta anyway.Chile
Morning jaunt to geyser fields of El Tatio27 May 2013Someone (and let it be known, that someone was neither myself nor Nicholas) had the bright idea of seeing the sun rise over Geysers El Tatio this …Chile
Birds! Pink ones at the Reserva nacional los flamencos26 May 2013Back in the car and outwards to Salar de Atacama to wrap up the day. This is also where we also got to see some pink birds. More precisely, we saw …Chile
It's like I'm on Mars26 May 2013Before going back for the daily hostel siesta, we went to a lookout point where I sat at the edge of a precipice over looking San Pedro de Atacama. …Chile
Laguna Cejar is oso salty. More so than the Dead Sea26 May 2013We started our morning by heading towards the shores of Laguna Cejar. If you were insane, you could actually get into the waters and have a swim. …Chile
When in Valle de la Luna25 May 2013For sunset, our guide took us to Valle de Luna. This is where every guide in town takes their tourists for sunset. Since we were where every other …Chile
Valle de la Muerte25 May 2013Later in the afternoon I got to ride around in a 4WD. One bumpy ride later, we were at Valle de la Muerte where we saw tonnes of sandboarders. I think …Chile
Waiting in town at the hostel25 May 2013This morning Nicholas went on a bike ride. Without me. I wanted to ride in a basket E.T. style but the bicycles didn’t have baskets on them. So …Chile
I'm in San Pedro de Atacama24 May 2013What the title said. Better known as San Perro de Atacama. I refer you to exhibit A.Chile
Universidad Católica del Norte23 May 2013Today, I got to visit Universidad Católica del Norte. We wanted to sit in the auditorium to use the free wifi but they were holding a networking …Chile Gaming
In the northern barrenlands of Antofagasta22 May 2013This morning I went nowhere. I mean, I actually got on a plane. And it took me north. But take a look at this picture and try to tell me I’m not …Chile
The vines of Mendoza2 May 2013Give me hot cocoa over wine any day. But if Nicholas decides to take me to a winery, I will go along with the whole thing. I’m a good sport. And …Argentina Chile
Torres del Paine - A bear and his bud on a hammock23 March 2013It’s the end of the W. We’re waiting for the bus. That’s as good a time as any to hang out on a hammock. With my bear buddy. And Las …Chile
Torres del Paine - Valle de Frances21 March 2013Today was a nice day. It was also a long day. For Nicholas. Well it was a long day for me too, but I just got carried. Nicholas had to do the …Chile
Torres del Paine - Refugio Grey Day 120 March 2013Sometimes, like today, I like to watch the camping folk pitch their tent in high wind conditions from the comfort of my cot shielded from said high …Chile
Santiago on a good day18 February 2013Truth be told Santiago is not so bad on a summer day when half the city isn’t around because they are all on vacation. (Because it makes the …Chile
Checking out San Cristobal16 February 2013We live across from this hill with a white statue on it. I see it every day. One day, I decided Nicholas should carry me up that hill. He wanted to …Chile
I do more hackathons26 January 2013But I prefer the ones where I get all the chocolate and chips and cocoa that I want. That type of hackathon, this was not. But at least I can say I …Chile
📝I'm in Santiago15 January 2013That’s right. This bear se habla español now. What choice do I have? We’re here for six months. Or longer. I have a feeling I’m here …Chile