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Started by Rob Frost · 20 Jul 2008 · 28 posts survive · see it on the Wayback Machine

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Rob FrostPosts: 592
Posted: 20 Jul 2008, 8:56amSubject: Tell me about South America
My mate reckons we should go back-packing around South America for a bit next year.

The thought of travel is appealing, but when he said South America, all I could think of was, 'I don't want to die!'.

Given my narrow, simplistic, highly generalised view of this continent, can anyone who has been there shed some light on what some of the good places might be are to visit, and what places are best left avoided?

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Posted: 20 Jul 2008, 10:00amSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
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Rob FrostPosts: 592
Posted: 20 Jul 2008, 10:02amSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
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Posted: 20 Jul 2008, 7:19pmSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
Quote from: Rob Frost on July 20, 2008, 08:56:28 AM
My mate reckons we should go back-packing around South America for a bit next year.

how's that going to interfere with your investment property portfolio expansion?

Quote from: Rob Frost on July 20, 2008, 08:56:28 AM
The thought of travel is appealing, but when he said South America, all I could think of was, 'I don't want to die!'.

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PhunkiiPosts: 1,644
Posted: 20 Jul 2008, 7:29pmSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
could be risque
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Rob FrostPosts: 592
Posted: 20 Jul 2008, 7:29pmSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
Quote from: Jayar on July 20, 2008, 07:19:44 PM
how's that going to interfere with your investment property portfolio expansion?

Property expansion might be placed on hold next year Jayar. Looking at a few options that I want to explore, travel being one of them.
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"...Ever thought of balancing out your reading of Green Left/Socialist Alliance Party's unsubstantiated conspiracy theory leaflets with some well studied Economic theory? The factors that effect price on everything else are the same that effect price on oil/petrol/gas, and these factors are not about to jump into some vortex of irrationality..."
oliJust the
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Posted: 20 Jul 2008, 7:32pmSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
Quote from: Jayar on July 20, 2008, 07:19:44 PM
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Amen.

Most of South America's probably just as safe to travel in as Europe or any other Western country.

Travelling in the bigger South American countries would be awesome... I'm thinking Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Peru in particular.

You might even find a hot girlfriend to bring back so you can show off all your properties!
Miss*NatPosts: 642
Posted: 20 Jul 2008, 8:43pmSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
I can't wait to go to South America, hopefully in 2010 for Rio Carnivale. Yay yay yay! woot

I have had a few friends travel through South America recently, including two girls in their early 20's and they didn't have any problems at all. Just a case of being travel smart really. Oh, and don't go wearing any fancy watches as apparently thieves will chop off your hand to get it off your wrist...  teef
Rob FrostPosts: 592
Posted: 21 Jul 2008, 7:35amSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
Quote from: oli on July 20, 2008, 07:32:52 PM
You might even find a hot girlfriend to bring back so you can show off all your properties!

Unlikely, but thanks anyway Oli Smiley
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"...Ever thought of balancing out your reading of Green Left/Socialist Alliance Party's unsubstantiated conspiracy theory leaflets with some well studied Economic theory? The factors that effect price on everything else are the same that effect price on oil/petrol/gas, and these factors are not about to jump into some vortex of irrationality..."
RookiePosts: 822
Posted: 21 Jul 2008, 11:51amSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
I recommend the Columbian Devil's Breath Tour
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Rob FrostPosts: 592
Posted: 21 Jul 2008, 12:56pmSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
Quote from: Rookie on July 21, 2008, 11:51:23 AM
I recommend the Columbian Devil's Breath Tour

And why so?
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"...Ever thought of balancing out your reading of Green Left/Socialist Alliance Party's unsubstantiated conspiracy theory leaflets with some well studied Economic theory? The factors that effect price on everything else are the same that effect price on oil/petrol/gas, and these factors are not about to jump into some vortex of irrationality..."
LightningChyldWomp diddy bomp
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Posted: 21 Jul 2008, 1:48pmSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
Read "Marching Powder" before you go.

My dad does a lot of business in Argentina and just came back from Mexico. Both countries are amazing to see and getting off the tourist track is the best way to meet some nice, happy, non-threatening people who will help you.
LightningChyldWomp diddy bomp
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Posted: 21 Jul 2008, 2:13pmSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
Shhhh, don't tell him that!  laugh
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Posted: 21 Jul 2008, 9:34pmSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
just go, no need to be such a pussy about it.
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NoddyPosts: 3,454
Posted: 21 Jul 2008, 9:56pmSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
I've heard South America is a dangerous place. In fact, heart problems amongst elderly females over there is at almost epedemic proportions.

Although this may only be in Chili, not the entire continent.
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Rob FrostPosts: 592
Posted: 22 Jul 2008, 7:32amSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
Quote from: Noddy on July 21, 2008, 09:56:48 PM
I've heard South America is a dangerous place. In fact, heart problems amongst elderly females over there is at almost epedemic proportions.

Although this may only be in Chili, not the entire continent.

I was waiting for that.

Surprised it took so long, really.
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"...Ever thought of balancing out your reading of Green Left/Socialist Alliance Party's unsubstantiated conspiracy theory leaflets with some well studied Economic theory? The factors that effect price on everything else are the same that effect price on oil/petrol/gas, and these factors are not about to jump into some vortex of irrationality..."
Rob FrostPosts: 592
Posted: 22 Jul 2008, 7:33amSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
Quote from: Fluke on July 21, 2008, 09:34:08 PM
just go, no need to be such a pussy about it.

Have you been mate? I thought I saw you in a pic in front of Machu Piccu?

Or maybe that was bigfoot? icon_wink
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"...Ever thought of balancing out your reading of Green Left/Socialist Alliance Party's unsubstantiated conspiracy theory leaflets with some well studied Economic theory? The factors that effect price on everything else are the same that effect price on oil/petrol/gas, and these factors are not about to jump into some vortex of irrationality..."
RookiePosts: 822
Posted: 22 Jul 2008, 10:59amSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
Quote from: Rob Frost on July 21, 2008, 12:56:02 PM
And why so?


http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid452319916/bctid1119221786


quite interesting really

the plant looks like a Datura innoxia 'Angels Trumpet' that is quite common here in gardens and older suburbs

crafty Columbian criminals are extracting and purifying the Scopolamine and have found an extremely sinister yet crafty application for it

BTW I strongly recommend keeping away from this plant, even inhaling the perfume from the trumpet can be dangerous for some individuals

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timbohPosts: 2,448
Posted: 22 Jul 2008, 11:21amSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
Quote from: Rookie on July 22, 2008, 10:59:19 AM

the plant looks like a Datura innoxia 'Angels Trumpet' that is quite common here in gardens and older suburbs



was at a garage sale a few years ago and they had one there in the ground. my missus loved the flowers and asked if she could take a clipping. the owner said "yeah no worries just don't smoke it" with that my ears pricked up and i investigated it a bit. the plant is doing well but i am not going to smoke it.
headachePosts: 773
Posted: 22 Jul 2008, 5:12pmSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
Quote from: Rya on July 21, 2008, 01:53:35 AM
Machu Picchu (in Peru) is one of the places I MUST SEE before I die...



One of the places I MUST SMOKE A CONE at before I die  laugh

But seriously, has always been high on my places to see list. Looks like it would be absolutely incredible to take in first hand.
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Posted: 22 Jul 2008, 6:01pmSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
Quote from: headache on July 22, 2008, 05:12:40 PM
Looks like it would be absolutely incredible to take in first hand.

sure is. getting there the proper way makes it count though   biggrin


Quote from: Rob Frost on July 22, 2008, 07:33:19 AM
Have you been mate? I thought I saw you in a pic in front of Machu Piccu?

yep. just go there. american tourist children were there FFS, so what have you got to worry about?
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NoddyPosts: 3,454
Posted: 22 Jul 2008, 6:13pmSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
Quote from: timboh on July 22, 2008, 11:21:26 AM
was at a garage sale a few years ago and they had one there in the ground. my missus loved the flowers and asked if she could take a clipping. the owner said "yeah no worries just don't smoke it" with that my ears pricked up and i investigated it a bit. the plant is doing well but i am not going to smoke it.

Spent a weekend many moons again exploring the depths it could take you.

Pretty fucked up experience but quality hallucinations. Have too much though and you'll go blind but they say that about masturbating and it hasn't stopped me.
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Rob FrostPosts: 592
Posted: 23 Jul 2008, 7:54amSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
Quote from: Fluke on July 22, 2008, 06:01:59 PM
yep. just go there. american tourist children were there FFS, so what have you got to worry about?

We have looked at some tour options. One looks pretty good.

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"...Ever thought of balancing out your reading of Green Left/Socialist Alliance Party's unsubstantiated conspiracy theory leaflets with some well studied Economic theory? The factors that effect price on everything else are the same that effect price on oil/petrol/gas, and these factors are not about to jump into some vortex of irrationality..."
warped fairyPosts: 1,969
Posted: 23 Jul 2008, 9:24amSubject: Re: Tell me about South America
this looks good.

http://www.tut.com/adventure-peru.html

god damn i can't wait for the day that i go there!
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