My Round-The-World Pictures - elgranviaje

COVER PICTURE: Aranjuez from the air
COVER PICTURE: Aranjuez from the air 2005-02-13

With my long-time friends Rubén (MEX) and Gonzalo (ESP), who came to visit me in Hong Kong
With my long-time friends Rubén (MEX) and Gonzalo (ESP), who came to visit me in Hong Kong 2005-07-02

Sky-line of Hong Kong
Sky-line of Hong Kong 2005-07-02

A traditional boat in front of Hong Kong island
A traditional boat in front of Hong Kong island 2005-07-02

Sunset from the Hong Kong island
Sunset from the Hong Kong island 2005-07-02

The Light & Sound show, seen from below
The Light & Sound show, seen from below 2005-07-02

Our tripple room. De luxe for me, but a joke for my friends
Our tripple room. De luxe for me, but a joke for my friends 2005-07-02

Fishing boats at Cheung Chau island
Fishing boats at Cheung Chau island 2005-07-03

Heading for the Tung Wan beach at Cheung Chau
Heading for the Tung Wan beach at Cheung Chau 2005-07-03

A Chinese delicacy: dried seahorses
A Chinese delicacy: dried seahorses 2005-07-03

Enjoying a delicious Dim Sum at Cheung Chau
Enjoying a delicious Dim Sum at Cheung Chau 2005-07-03

In the middle of Nathan Road, Hong Kong's 5th Avenue
In the middle of Nathan Road, Hong Kong's 5th Avenue 2005-07-03

Crowded streets of Mongkok, the city's shopping and dining center
Crowded streets of Mongkok, the city's shopping and dining center 2005-07-03

A spectacular view of Hong Kong from the Peak
A spectacular view of Hong Kong from the Peak 2005-07-04

Cannot fit any more sky-scrapers in
Cannot fit any more sky-scrapers in 2005-07-04

Hong Kong at night, with it's unique red taxis
Hong Kong at night, with it's unique red taxis 2005-07-04

A tattoo shop at one of Camden Market's streets, in London
A tattoo shop at one of Camden Market's streets, in London 2005-07-06

Another view of Camden Town
Another view of Camden Town 2005-07-06

Futuristic houses along Camden Town's canals
Futuristic houses along Camden Town's canals 2005-07-06

Boats going through the lockgates at the canals
Boats going through the lockgates at the canals 2005-07-06

The modern Millenium Bridge
The modern Millenium Bridge 2005-07-06

The remains of the Victorian Blackfriars Bridge
The remains of the Victorian Blackfriars Bridge 2005-07-06

Enjoying a beer at the Thames with Todd, my South African friend from Koh Phi Phi
Enjoying a beer at the Thames with Todd, my South African friend from Koh Phi Phi 2005-07-06

The controversial London Eye (world's largest observation wheel) that has become the symbol of modern Britain
The controversial London Eye (world's largest observation wheel) that has become the symbol of modern Britain 2005-

A mix of different eras: Darryll (IRE) from Ushuaia, Argentina; Ana (ESP) Fernando's girlfriend; Isabel (ESP) a fri
A mix of different eras: Darryll (IRE) from Ushuaia, Argentina; Ana (ESP) Fernando's girlfriend; Isabel (ESP) a fri

Aranjuez and its palace from the air, before landing at Madrid Bajaras Airport and, therefore, terminating my 16-month l
Aranjuez and its palace from the air, before landing at Madrid Bajaras Airport and, therefore, terminating my 16-month l

COVER PICTURE: Giant moray eel at the Similans
COVER PICTURE: Giant moray eel at the Similans 2005-04-24

Little kids on the train to Hat Yai
Little kids on the train to Hat Yai 2005-03-14

Long-tail boats at Krabi
Long-tail boats at Krabi 2005-03-15

One of the beautiful limestone hills around Krabi
One of the beautiful limestone hills around Krabi 2005-03-15

Riding an elephant with John (IRE)
Riding an elephant with John (IRE) 2005-03-16

The dramatic landscape along our elephant trek
The dramatic landscape along our elephant trek 2005-03-16

Sharing our pinapple with the monkeys during our canoe ride along the spectacular coast of Ao Thalen
Sharing our pinapple with the monkeys during our canoe ride along the spectacular coast of Ao Thalen 2005-03-16

One of the cave temples at the impressive Tiger Cave temple, near Krabi
One of the cave temples at the impressive Tiger Cave temple, near Krabi 2005-03-17

The spectacular view from the top shrine of the Tiger Cave complex. After climbing 1,272 steps!!
The spectacular view from the top shrine of the Tiger Cave complex. After climbing 1,272 steps!! 2005-03-17

Another view of the top shrine
Another view of the top shrine 2005-03-17

An another of the spectacular surrounding peaks
An another of the spectacular surrounding peaks 2005-03-17

Monk reading in another cave temple at Tiger Cave
Monk reading in another cave temple at Tiger Cave 2005-03-17

One of the dozens of caves in the Tiger Cave temple
One of the dozens of caves in the Tiger Cave temple 2005-03-17

Little girl with one of the hundreds of monkeys that live at Tiger Cave
Little girl with one of the hundreds of monkeys that live at Tiger Cave 2005-03-17

Rubber-tree plantation near Tiger Cave
Rubber-tree plantation near Tiger Cave 2005-03-17

The top shrine (on top of the right peak) from below
The top shrine (on top of the right peak) from below 2005-03-17

One of the typical long-tail boats at the beautiful beach of Ao Nang
One of the typical long-tail boats at the beautiful beach of Ao Nang 2005-03-17

One of the many spectacular limestone formations that you can find all over this coast. This one at Ao Nang
One of the many spectacular limestone formations that you can find all over this coast. This one at Ao Nang 2005-03-17

Limestone islands off the coast of Ao Nang
Limestone islands off the coast of Ao Nang 2005-03-17

Sunset at Ao Nang beach
Sunset at Ao Nang beach 2005-03-17

Celebrating St. Patrik's day with the Irish: Bernie, Maria and John
Celebrating St. Patrik's day with the Irish: Bernie, Maria and John 2005-03-18

Arriving at Ton Sai Bay, in Ko Phi Phi
Arriving at Ton Sai Bay, in Ko Phi Phi 2005-03-18

Main street 3 months after the tsunami
Main street 3 months after the tsunami 2005-03-18

One of the largest resorts, near Loh Dalum Bay (the most affected by the tsunami) completely destroyed
One of the largest resorts, near Loh Dalum Bay (the most affected by the tsunami) completely destroyed 2005-03-18

The little cottage you see behind the garbage was my first home at Ko Phi Phi
The little cottage you see behind the garbage was my first home at Ko Phi Phi 2005-03-19

The beautiful island of Phi Phi Leh
The beautiful island of Phi Phi Leh 2005-03-20

The beautiful formations of Bida Nai and Bida Nok, where we went diving as part of the "Tsunami Dive Camp"
The beautiful formations of Bida Nai and Bida Nok, where we went diving as part of the "Tsunami Dive Camp" 200

The impressive cliffs of Phi Phi Leh
The impressive cliffs of Phi Phi Leh 2005-03-20

A high-speed boat still laying on the rocks after the tsunami
A high-speed boat still laying on the rocks after the tsunami 2005-03-20

This beautiful bay is where we worked picking up stuff from the bottom (at the far side of the beach)
This beautiful bay is where we worked picking up stuff from the bottom (at the far side of the beach) 2005-03-20

A surgeon fish found snorkelling at Shark Point
A surgeon fish found snorkelling at Shark Point 2005-03-20

Colorful coral also at Shark Point
Colorful coral also at Shark Point 2005-03-20

Long-tail boats waiting for the arrival of the masses of tourist of the past
Long-tail boats waiting for the arrival of the masses of tourist of the past 2005-03-21

Sharing a beer with Adam and Andy (both GBR)
Sharing a beer with Adam and Andy (both GBR) 2005-03-21

One of our frequent crazy nights with Annette (GER), Patric (FRA) and Todd (RSA or South Africa)
One of our frequent crazy nights with Annette (GER), Patric (FRA) and Todd (RSA or South Africa) 2005-03-21

And this is what we did: pick up corrugated iron and other stuff that the divers had tied at the bottom, lift it, take i
And this is what we did: pick up corrugated iron and other stuff that the divers had tied at the bottom, lift it, take i

Part of the snorkelling team and my very good friends in the island: Canadian guy (I didn't know him very well), Al
Part of the snorkelling team and my very good friends in the island: Canadian guy (I didn't know him very well), Al

Kate and I at Hippies, our favorite hang-out place
Kate and I at Hippies, our favorite hang-out place 2005-03-23

Beautiful sunset at Ko Phi Phi
Beautiful sunset at Ko Phi Phi 2005-03-23

More destructed buildings near the reservoir
More destructed buildings near the reservoir 2005-03-24

Loh Dalum bay, one of the most beautiful bays I've ever seen, and the place where the 2 most destructive waves (10
Loh Dalum bay, one of the most beautiful bays I've ever seen, and the place where the 2 most destructive waves (10

A closer view of the beautiful shapes of the mountains around Loh Dalum bay
A closer view of the beautiful shapes of the mountains around Loh Dalum bay 2005-03-29

You can tell by this palm tree at Loh Dalum bay how high the wave must have been
You can tell by this palm tree at Loh Dalum bay how high the wave must have been 2005-03-24

No matter how disturbing it is seeing all this when you arrive, you get used to walking along this destructed places eve
No matter how disturbing it is seeing all this when you arrive, you get used to walking along this destructed places eve

Even though work has been going on for 2 months, still there is a lot of cleaning to do
Even though work has been going on for 2 months, still there is a lot of cleaning to do 2005-03-24

Surprisingly, there were other 8 Spaniards that also volunteered at Ko Phi Phi (I only met another one). UK, USA and Can
Surprisingly, there were other 8 Spaniards that also volunteered at Ko Phi Phi (I only met another one). UK, USA and Can

Another of my jobs when I injured one of my toes: filling up air tanks for the volunteer divers
Another of my jobs when I injured one of my toes: filling up air tanks for the volunteer divers 2005-03-24

Sunk long-tail boats still present at Ton Sai bay
Sunk long-tail boats still present at Ton Sai bay 2005-03-24

Kate at Papaya, one of our favorite restaurants in the island
Kate at Papaya, one of our favorite restaurants in the island 2005-03-24

The list of jobs for the day at HI (Help International) Phi Phi office in Carlito's Bar.
The list of jobs for the day at HI (Help International) Phi Phi office in Carlito's Bar. 2005-03-25

Annette saying good-bye to Todd who, for many days, was the true spirit in the diving/snorkelling team
snorkelling team 2005-03-25

Extreme low tide at Ton Sai bay just before full moon
Extreme low tide at Ton Sai bay just before full moon 2005-03-25

Celebrating my birthday with Aline, Kate and Annette, in a very different way than my previous one.
Celebrating my birthday with Aline, Kate and Annette, in a very different way than my previous one. 2005-03-25

And finally, after hundreds of Real Madrid t-shirts (and, luckily, very few Barcelona ones :) I found a guy with the rig
And finally, after hundreds of Real Madrid t-shirts (and, luckily, very few Barcelona ones :) I found a guy with the rig

Enjoying a half-day volunteer cruise with Helen (GBR), Antonia (AUT), Eva (AUT) and Annette
Enjoying a half-day volunteer cruise with Helen (GBR), Antonia (AUT), Eva (AUT) and Annette 2005-03-26

The beautiful Maya bay, at Phi Phi Leh, where the movie "The Beach" was filmed
The beautiful Maya bay, at Phi Phi Leh, where the movie "The Beach" was filmed 2005-03-26

Spectacular limestone formation at Phi Phi Leh
Spectacular limestone formation at Phi Phi Leh 2005-03-26

I probably was the only person in the island that snorkeled twice at Shark Point and never saw a shark, but I did found
I probably was the only person in the island that snorkeled twice at Shark Point and never saw a shark, but I did found

Eva with a very Irish look at the boat, on our way back to land
Eva with a very Irish look at the boat, on our way back to land 2005-03-26

Kate, me, Annette, Flo (GER), Aline and Raymond (NED) on Aline's goodbye dinner at Oasis, one of the restaurants th
Kate, me, Annette, Flo (GER), Aline and Raymond (NED) on Aline's goodbye dinner at Oasis, one of the restaurants th

Kate, me, Aline and Eva at Carlito's Bar
Kate, me, Aline and Eva at Carlito's Bar 2005-03-26

Jeny (IRE) disguised as the Spanish flag
Jeny (IRE) disguised as the Spanish flag 2005-03-27

A leopard shark at Hin Muang, in what was the best diving day of my life.
A leopard shark at Hin Muang, in what was the best diving day of my life. 2005-03-28

And after the two leopard sharks (and 3 morey eels), 60 minutes of 3-to-4-meter wide manta rays swiming around us. We le
And after the two leopard sharks (and 3 morey eels), 60 minutes of 3-to-4-meter wide manta rays swiming around us. We le

Title: If mantas had teeth...Location: Hin Muang, ThailandCamera: Olympus C-750
Title: If mantas had teeth...Location: Hin Muang, ThailandCamera: Olympus C-750 2005-03-28

My buddy (and very good friend) Adam (SWE) getting a close look at one of the mantas
My buddy (and very good friend) Adam (SWE) getting a close look at one of the mantas 2005-03-28

Doing my safety stop with the mantas still swiming under me
Doing my safety stop with the mantas still swiming under me 2005-03-28

Second dive, this time at Hin Daeng. This was without a doubt the best dive of my life, and you'll find out why. Co
Second dive, this time at Hin Daeng. This was without a doubt the best dive of my life, and you'll find out why. Co

2 of the six lion fish we encountered
2 of the six lion fish we encountered 2005-03-28

Kneeling next to a leopard shark at 35m, the deepest I've ever been
Kneeling next to a leopard shark at 35m, the deepest I've ever been 2005-03-28

One of the 2 morey eels we saw
One of the 2 morey eels we saw 2005-03-28

And what made this dive absolutely unique: A 5-METER LONG WHALE SHARK!!! The dream of any diver!!
And what made this dive absolutely unique: A 5-METER LONG WHALE SHARK!!! The dream of any diver!! 2005-03-28

The other morey eel
The other morey eel 2005-03-28

A big grouper
A big grouper 2005-03-28

Two huge 10-cm nudibranches
Two huge 10-cm nudibranches 2005-03-28

And a school of the always friendly rabbit fish
And a school of the always friendly rabbit fish 2005-03-28

Adam told me the last time he had dived at Hin Muang and Hin Daeng was the day of the tsunami, and ironically shortly af
Adam told me the last time he had dived at Hin Muang and Hin Daeng was the day of the tsunami, and ironically shortly af

Helen and the Austrian team working on the Spirt House that, they learned later, could not be touched by women
Helen and the Austrian team working on the Spirt House that, they learned later, could not be touched by women 2005-03-2

Trucks unloading debris into one of the platforms
Trucks unloading debris into one of the platforms 2005-03-29

Little by little you could see life returning to Ko Phi Phi. Over 100 business are now open in the island
Little by little you could see life returning to Ko Phi Phi. Over 100 business are now open in the island 2005-03-30

The large platform, ready to be unloaded
The large platform, ready to be unloaded 2005-03-30

The team of snorkelers (that day, lots of them) on the upper deck of the boat
The team of snorkelers (that day, lots of them) on the upper deck of the boat 2005-03-30

Unloading all the debris from the platform
Unloading all the debris from the platform 2005-03-30

And Annette, Adam and I "relaxing" once the work is completed
And Annette, Adam and I "relaxing" once the work is completed 2005-03-30

A nice view of Phi Phi Leh island and Ton Sai bay, where we did all the work
A nice view of Phi Phi Leh island and Ton Sai bay, where we did all the work 2005-03-31

And to give you an idea of the effect the tsunami had in the island, I've "borrowed" a few pictures. This
And to give you an idea of the effect the tsunami had in the island, I've "borrowed" a few pictures. This

This one is what Phi Phi pretty much looked like before the tsunami of last December
This one is what Phi Phi pretty much looked like before the tsunami of last December 2007-09-20

And this is one of the devastating waves that came from Loh Dalum bay
And this is one of the devastating waves that came from Loh Dalum bay 2007-09-20

This is the desolated aspect of the island right after the tsunami struck
This is the desolated aspect of the island right after the tsunami struck 2007-09-20

And finally, back to my pictures again, this is the aspect of the island now, after most of it has been cleaned and the
And finally, back to my pictures again, this is the aspect of the island now, after most of it has been cleaned and the

The night of the spirits, where dozens of light balloons symbolizing the spirits of the people that died in the island w
The night of the spirits, where dozens of light balloons symbolizing the spirits of the people that died in the island w

The two most attractive men in the island
The two most attractive men in the island 2005-04-01

The common Swedish-German pre-mating ritual, which involved a series of wrestling maneuvers that most people in the bar
The common Swedish-German pre-mating ritual, which involved a series of wrestling maneuvers that most people in the bar

The "tsunami" puppies (born one month after the tsunami) were some of the cutest I've ever seen
The "tsunami" puppies (born one month after the tsunami) were some of the cutest I've ever seen 2005-04-0

Annette, Adam (the English Adam) and Kate fighting each other during the Beach-Volley tournament
Annette, Adam (the English Adam) and Kate fighting each other during the Beach-Volley tournament 2005-04-01

And Adam (the Swedish one) and I playing for our team, the "Hairy Bastards"
And Adam (the Swedish one) and I playing for our team, the "Hairy Bastards" 2005-04-01

In the middle of the tournament I was offered a free hair-cut by an amateur Austrian hairdresser that I accepted without
In the middle of the tournament I was offered a free hair-cut by an amateur Austrian hairdresser that I accepted without

And guess what, against all odds the Hairy Bastards won the volley tournament. YES!! A very international team, by the w
And guess what, against all odds the Hairy Bastards won the volley tournament. YES!! A very international team, by the w

And if you don't believe me, this is the final classification.
And if you don't believe me, this is the final classification. 2005-04-02

John the Irish (one of the most inspiring persons in the island) and Rafael (the only Spaniard I've met in Asia) wo
John the Irish (one of the most inspiring persons in the island) and Rafael (the only Spaniard I've met in Asia) wo

One of the not so common signs of gratitude you can find in the island
One of the not so common signs of gratitude you can find in the island 2005-04-02

Adam pacticing his fire-show skills at Long Beach for a private audience: Annette and the lovely Californian couple Jill
Adam pacticing his fire-show skills at Long Beach for a private audience: Annette and the lovely Californian couple Jill

Sunset at Long Beach
Sunset at Long Beach 2005-04-02

Annette also giving it a try
Annette also giving it a try 2005-04-02

Another view of the sunset in Long Beach
Another view of the sunset in Long Beach 2005-04-02

And a last one, with this mix of colors and the shape of Ko Phi Phi Leh on the background
And a last one, with this mix of colors and the shape of Ko Phi Phi Leh on the background 2005-04-02

Isuf (ZIM), Nigel (RSA), Rafael and Flo, all part of John's team of volunteers, preparing concrete for the construc
Isuf (ZIM), Nigel (RSA), Rafael and Flo, all part of John's team of volunteers, preparing concrete for the construc

Diego (POR) and I loading concrete into the buckets, while Kat (AUS) takes a break
Diego (POR) and I loading concrete into the buckets, while Kat (AUS) takes a break 2005-04-03

Shawn (John's son) working on another terrace
Shawn (John's son) working on another terrace 2005-04-03

With Eva and Kate on the night that started my stay as a tourist at Ko Phi Phi
With Eva and Kate on the night that started my stay as a tourist at Ko Phi Phi 2005-04-04

This little girl was the cutest I've seen in the island. She just kept talking to me in Thai and asking me (with si
This little girl was the cutest I've seen in the island. She just kept talking to me in Thai and asking me (with si

The little girl again
The little girl again 2005-04-04

Adam and Annette enjoying the strange (and delicious) fruit the German had bought
Adam and Annette enjoying the strange (and delicious) fruit the German had bought 2005-04-05

Five or the six puppies playing. Snow-white (left) was all the time biting her brothers and sisters
Five or the six puppies playing. Snow-white (left) was all the time biting her brothers and sisters 2005-04-05

Aren't these puppies cute or what!
Aren't these puppies cute or what! 2005-04-05

Celebrating John's and Kevin's (birthday) at Oasis, one of the restaurant he and his volunteers helped open (t
Celebrating John's and Kevin's (birthday) at Oasis, one of the restaurant he and his volunteers helped open (t

John's team of workers giving him his present
John's team of workers giving him his present 2005-04-05

Another interesting pre-mating ritual performed by Adam and Annette
Another interesting pre-mating ritual performed by Adam and Annette 2005-04-06

And a little dancing with the "not humble" girl on my side. A night with a truly interesting ending.
And a little dancing with the "not humble" girl on my side. A night with a truly interesting ending. 2005-04-0

Another destroyed building in Koh Phi Phi (I promise it's the last one I show from this island)
Another destroyed building in Koh Phi Phi (I promise it's the last one I show from this island) 2005-04-06

Loh Dalum bay starting to look as the paradisiac beach it once was
Loh Dalum bay starting to look as the paradisiac beach it once was 2005-04-06

Oversized pot or undersized kid?
Oversized pot or undersized kid? 2005-04-06

Again, the tsunami puppies fighting for a sock
Again, the tsunami puppies fighting for a sock 2005-04-06

And this was my last place in Koh Phi Phi (in fact, the place where the tsunami puppues lived). Not bad for less than 4
And this was my last place in Koh Phi Phi (in fact, the place where the tsunami puppues lived). Not bad for less than 4

This was (once again) supposed to be our last night in the island. And it was a very hot one, because Annette was very t
This was (once again) supposed to be our last night in the island. And it was a very hot one, because Annette was very t

...and so were the two most attractive guys in the island
...and so were the two most attractive guys in the island 2005-04-08

Josh, or the man with the two faces. Left...
Josh, or the man with the two faces. Left... 2005-04-08

... and right. Shaving half of Josh's hair was part of a fund-raising party to get money for the tsunami recovery
... and right. Shaving half of Josh's hair was part of a fund-raising party to get money for the tsunami recovery 2

Simon (GBR and also quite handsome) joins the two most attractive men at Maya Bay, or the beach where "The Beach&qu
Simon (GBR and also quite handsome) joins the two most attractive men at Maya Bay, or the beach where "The Beach&qu

A colorful crab at Koh Phi Phi Leh. The water was crystal clear, as I took this picture from the surface
A colorful crab at Koh Phi Phi Leh. The water was crystal clear, as I took this picture from the surface 2005-04-08

Bida Noi and Bida Nok from the Southeast side or Phi Phi Leh
Bida Noi and Bida Nok from the Southeast side or Phi Phi Leh 2005-04-08

And this is probably the only picture of the 3 of us where all 3 have normal faces. Quite an achievement!
And this is probably the only picture of the 3 of us where all 3 have normal faces. Quite an achievement! 2005-04-08

A morey eel snorkeling at Maya Bay
A morey eel snorkeling at Maya Bay 2005-04-08

The owners of Oasis restaurant, whose place was completely destroyed by the tsunami but they re-open and serve the best
The owners of Oasis restaurant, whose place was completely destroyed by the tsunami but they re-open and serve the best

And this is the sort of things we found under the water (with less than 2 meters visibility): door frames,...
And this is the sort of things we found under the water (with less than 2 meters visibility): door frames,... 2005-04-09

...toys,...
...toys,... 2005-04-09

... or a bed base
... or a bed base 2005-04-09

My last day in the island with Annette and Adam, just before I took the ferry. A very sad day after so many memories in
My last day in the island with Annette and Adam, just before I took the ferry. A very sad day after so many memories in

The market at Phuket City
The market at Phuket City 2005-04-10

Fishing boats at Rawai Beach, South Phuket
Fishing boats at Rawai Beach, South Phuket 2005-04-11

And colorful long-tail boats, also at Rawai
And colorful long-tail boats, also at Rawai 2005-04-11

View of Kaeo Yai island from Phromthep Cape, in the south of Phuket
View of Kaeo Yai island from Phromthep Cape, in the south of Phuket 2005-04-11

This is the only dramatic effect of the tsunami I've found in Phuket. It was in Naihan Beach
This is the only dramatic effect of the tsunami I've found in Phuket. It was in Naihan Beach 2005-04-11

View of Kata Noi, Kata and Karon beaches from the viewpoint
View of Kata Noi, Kata and Karon beaches from the viewpoint 2005-04-11

I have no idea what this Spanish flag was doing in Karon Beach
I have no idea what this Spanish flag was doing in Karon Beach 2005-04-11

A nice temple I randomly found in Karon
A nice temple I randomly found in Karon 2005-04-11

Effects of the tsunami at Kamala and my scooter
Effects of the tsunami at Kamala and my scooter 2005-04-11

You would think a Visa Run would be something done discretly, right? Well, this 3 vans were parked at the Thai Immigrati
You would think a Visa Run would be something done discretly, right? Well, this 3 vans were parked at the Thai Immigrati

Departing Ranong towards Burma
Departing Ranong towards Burma 2005-04-12

And the little Immigration place at Burma. It doesn't need to be any bigger: we didn't even meet the immigrati
And the little Immigration place at Burma. It doesn't need to be any bigger: we didn't even meet the immigrati

A slightly overloaded bus in Burma
A slightly overloaded bus in Burma 2005-04-12

Water fight of the Thai New Year (Songkran). Trying to keep "enemies" away from the back of our truck.
Water fight of the Thai New Year (Songkran). Trying to keep "enemies" away from the back of our truck. 2005-04

Yeap, that's us on a short stop to re-load water
Yeap, that's us on a short stop to re-load water 2005-04-13

The gay quarter at Patong was certainly the best place for this national water-fight
The gay quarter at Patong was certainly the best place for this national water-fight 2005-04-13

Title: Songkran Water FestivalLocation: Phuket, ThailandCamera: Olympus C-750
Title: Songkran Water FestivalLocation: Phuket, ThailandCamera: Olympus C-750 2005-04-13

And a policeman getting completely soaked
And a policeman getting completely soaked 2005-04-13

The little kids of the family that gave me a ride back to Phuket Town (while we kept watering people on the way)
The little kids of the family that gave me a ride back to Phuket Town (while we kept watering people on the way) 2005-04

My hotel in Phuket Town. Apparently, this is where one of the scenes of the movie "The Beach" was filmed, but
My hotel in Phuket Town. Apparently, this is where one of the scenes of the movie "The Beach" was filmed, but

Sean (GBR), my fellow divemaster trainee, and Michael (GER), my Rescue Diver instructor
Sean (GBR), my fellow divemaster trainee, and Michael (GER), my Rescue Diver instructor 2005-04-17

And this is all the fruit you can get for 1.5 euros: bananas, mangoes, mangosteen and rambutans (thanx, Mellissa ;)
And this is all the fruit you can get for 1.5 euros: bananas, mangoes, mangosteen and rambutans (thanx, Mellissa ;) 2005

The transparent waters of the Similan Islands, claimed to be one of the best 10 diving spots in the world
The transparent waters of the Similan Islands, claimed to be one of the best 10 diving spots in the world 2005-04-22

Shy (Similan Islands, Thailand). Camera Olympus C-750
Shy (Similan Islands, Thailand). Camera Olympus C-750 2005-04-22

A colorful sea star
A colorful sea star 2005-04-22

Beautiful coliflower soft coral
Beautiful coliflower soft coral 2005-04-22

A red-spotted coral crab hidding in his coral
A red-spotted coral crab hidding in his coral 2005-04-22

Who says you can't be stylish while diving?! Actually the socks were because the rented fins were killing my feet :
Who says you can't be stylish while diving?! Actually the socks were because the rented fins were killing my feet :

Annette and Adam enjoying a beautiful sunset from our live-aboard boat in the Similans
Annette and Adam enjoying a beautiful sunset from our live-aboard boat in the Similans 2005-04-22

A rare ocellated dwarf lionfish spotted at night
A rare ocellated dwarf lionfish spotted at night 2005-04-22

A cute black-spotted puffer fish sleeping on top of a coral
A cute black-spotted puffer fish sleeping on top of a coral 2005-04-22

Two colorful nudibranches, some of my favorite animals to find underwater
Two colorful nudibranches, some of my favorite animals to find underwater 2005-04-23

Try to find the poisonous scorpion fish hidden in this dead coral...
Try to find the poisonous scorpion fish hidden in this dead coral... 2005-04-23

...ok, here's a clue. Can you see it now? White fins, red eyes and tail pointing to the right
...ok, here's a clue. Can you see it now? White fins, red eyes and tail pointing to the right 2005-04-23

A strange worm nudibranch
A strange worm nudibranch 2005-04-23

These funny looking durban dancing shrims are less than 2 cm. long
These funny looking durban dancing shrims are less than 2 cm. long 2005-04-23

Tube worms living inside a lobed pore coral
Tube worms living inside a lobed pore coral 2005-04-23

A stressed octopus changing colors (it was completely black when we spotted it
A stressed octopus changing colors (it was completely black when we spotted it 2005-04-24

Two more colorful nudibranches
Two more colorful nudibranches 2005-04-24

Brave little shrim (Similan Islands, Thailand). Camera Olypus C-750
Brave little shrim (Similan Islands, Thailand). Camera Olypus C-750 2005-04-24

A small and strange moray eel I spotted in Koh Bon
A small and strange moray eel I spotted in Koh Bon 2005-04-24

Fishing boats at Thap Lamu
Fishing boats at Thap Lamu 2005-04-24

And more fishing boats, these ones at Chalong Bay in Phuket
And more fishing boats, these ones at Chalong Bay in Phuket 2005-04-28

A moray eel next to a beautiful blue sea star
A moray eel next to a beautiful blue sea star 2005-04-28

Sunset at Kata Beach, where I live (although not this close to the beach!)
Sunset at Kata Beach, where I live (although not this close to the beach!) 2005-04-30

Funny looking boxer shrims. The were actually upside down, but I turned the picture so you can see them better
Funny looking boxer shrims. The were actually upside down, but I turned the picture so you can see them better 2005-05-0

Another of my favorite nudibranches
Another of my favorite nudibranches 2005-05-02

A curious rabbit fish swimming by at Shark Point
A curious rabbit fish swimming by at Shark Point 2005-05-02

A rare zebra moray eel, also at Shark Point
A rare zebra moray eel, also at Shark Point 2005-05-02

The fish with a human head (Shark Point, Thailand); camera Olympus C-750
The fish with a human head (Shark Point, Thailand); camera Olympus C-750 2005-05-02

Another scorpion fish, this one easier to spot
Another scorpion fish, this one easier to spot 2005-05-02

Can you find these colors anywhere above the sea?
Can you find these colors anywhere above the sea? 2005-05-02

Lazy hitchhiker (Shark Point, Thailand); Camera Olympus C-750
Lazy hitchhiker (Shark Point, Thailand); Camera Olympus C-750 2005-05-04

A cutlefish, very similar to the squids
A cutlefish, very similar to the squids 2005-05-04

A colorful oriental sweetlips
A colorful oriental sweetlips 2005-05-04

Johnathan (USA), my divemaster instructor, watching Peter (USA), one of our students, who became excesivelly interested
Johnathan (USA), my divemaster instructor, watching Peter (USA), one of our students, who became excesivelly interested

Bat fish swimming at the Scuba Cat wreck
Bat fish swimming at the Scuba Cat wreck 2005-05-05

And 3 of the five lionfish (also poisonous) that were swiming inside the wreck
And 3 of the five lionfish (also poisonous) that were swiming inside the wreck 2005-05-05

A giant lionfish, this one swimming at King Cruiser wreck
A giant lionfish, this one swimming at King Cruiser wreck 2005-05-06

Another picture of the wreck. The King Cruiser, a catamaran travelling between Phuket and Koh Phi Phi sank in 1997, 1 da
Another picture of the wreck. The King Cruiser, a catamaran travelling between Phuket and Koh Phi Phi sank in 1997, 1 da

The top of the King Cruiser
The top of the King Cruiser 2005-05-06

Johnathan, my instructor, "relaxing" at one of King Cruiser's tables
Johnathan, my instructor, "relaxing" at one of King Cruiser's tables 2005-05-06

This giant 1.5 meter long barracuda (yes, ONE AND A HALF METERS!!) was probably the most scary-looking fish I've ev
This giant 1.5 meter long barracuda (yes, ONE AND A HALF METERS!!) was probably the most scary-looking fish I've ev

Nemo and daddy
Nemo and daddy 2005-05-06

This is what a sea urchin looks like from up close
This is what a sea urchin looks like from up close 2005-05-06

Of of the dozens of scorpion fish along the King Cruiser wreck (an important reason to be careful around it). Right behi
Of of the dozens of scorpion fish along the King Cruiser wreck (an important reason to be careful around it). Right behi

Adam diving the King Cruiser with me
Adam diving the King Cruiser with me 2005-05-07

There are two more scorpion fish in this picture. See if you can spot them
There are two more scorpion fish in this picture. See if you can spot them 2005-05-07

And a final view of the wreck
And a final view of the wreck 2005-05-07

A lionfish "flying" next to a beautiful sea fan
A lionfish "flying" next to a beautiful sea fan 2005-05-07

One of the leopard sharks we encountered at Shark Point
One of the leopard sharks we encountered at Shark Point 2005-05-07

And the other one, bigger and with two lazy remoras travelling with him
And the other one, bigger and with two lazy remoras travelling with him 2005-05-07

A couple of white-eyed moray eels
A couple of white-eyed moray eels 2005-05-07

A clam covered with colorful spounges
A clam covered with colorful spounges 2005-05-07

And a beautiful nudibranch on one of the clams
And a beautiful nudibranch on one of the clams 2005-05-07

Second Visa Run to Burma. A lady and her dauther waiting to enter Thailand.
Second Visa Run to Burma. A lady and her dauther waiting to enter Thailand. 2005-05-08

The weather was terrible, as you can see by the people on this boat heading to Burma
The weather was terrible, as you can see by the people on this boat heading to Burma 2005-05-08

An unusual yellow puffer fish
An unusual yellow puffer fish 2005-05-09

A giant clam at Racha Yai, the place where I usually dive
A giant clam at Racha Yai, the place where I usually dive 2005-05-09

From right to left: Johnathan, Yuki (JAP), Eric (USA), both just got their Open Water certification with us, and two pre
From right to left: Johnathan, Yuki (JAP), Eric (USA), both just got their Open Water certification with us, and two pre

Noi, the girl that cooks in my favorite Thai restaurant in Kata Beach. I've eating so many times there that I consi
Noi, the girl that cooks in my favorite Thai restaurant in Kata Beach. I've eating so many times there that I consi

An unusual and beautiful box fish
An unusual and beautiful box fish 2007-09-20

And a lion fish "flying" over a group of corals
And a lion fish "flying" over a group of corals 2007-09-20

A small wreck near Racha Yai island
A small wreck near Racha Yai island 2007-09-20

And what we see during the day under the water is sold here in the evenings, at the Kata Beach local market
And what we see during the day under the water is sold here in the evenings, at the Kata Beach local market 2007-09-20

Lis, the manager of the hotel where I stayed during my instructor course losing against her dauther at Connect 4.
Lis, the manager of the hotel where I stayed during my instructor course losing against her dauther at Connect 4. 2007-0

Little kid playing pool, a very popular game all over Phuket (it's free in all the bars, as long as you have someth
Little kid playing pool, a very popular game all over Phuket (it's free in all the bars, as long as you have someth

A night out with the guys from the instructor course, some of whom proved to be quite popular among Thai girls
A night out with the guys from the instructor course, some of whom proved to be quite popular among Thai girls 2007-09-2

Ai (JAP) browsing through a not very typical "girl" magazine :)
Ai (JAP) browsing through a not very typical "girl" magazine :) 2007-09-20

Last night of Adam in Phuket with his friends Aeg (THL), Shun (JAP) and Ai
Last night of Adam in Phuket with his friends Aeg (THL), Shun (JAP) and Ai 2007-09-20

Even frogs seem to be unusually "romantic" in Phuket!
Even frogs seem to be unusually "romantic" in Phuket! 2007-09-20

Benita (GBR) jumping on the table to play pool, while Pete (GBR) waits his turn
Benita (GBR) jumping on the table to play pool, while Pete (GBR) waits his turn 2005-06-04

Before boarding the boat for the final day of our instructor examinations: the open-water exam.
Before boarding the boat for the final day of our instructor examinations: the open-water exam. 2007-09-20

Finally all of us are instructors!!!
Finally all of us are instructors!!! 2007-09-20

And celebrating it that night at Patong! Sean (GRB), me, Nick (Staff instructor, GBR), Jee Soo (Staff instructor, KOR),
And celebrating it that night at Patong! Sean (GRB), me, Nick (Staff instructor, GBR), Jee Soo (Staff instructor, KOR),

Last night with Sean (GBR) and his girlfriend (no, the kid is not theirs). Sean and I did our divemaster training togeth
Last night with Sean (GBR) and his girlfriend (no, the kid is not theirs). Sean and I did our divemaster training togeth

I did not eat this beetle (apparently, a delicacy here in Thailand), but a couple of my friends did. Arhg!!!
I did not eat this beetle (apparently, a delicacy here in Thailand), but a couple of my friends did. Arhg!!! 2007-09-20

Andreas, Benita and I during the safety stop after diving the King Cruiser
Andreas, Benita and I during the safety stop after diving the King Cruiser 2005-06-09

Big celebration in Phuket town (the only decent place in the island) with Ruth, and English girl we met in the boat, and
Big celebration in Phuket town (the only decent place in the island) with Ruth, and English girl we met in the boat, and

That's an offer you can't resist! I wonder if that includes even the things that you really really don't
That's an offer you can't resist! I wonder if that includes even the things that you really really don't

The Laying Buddha at the caves of Suwankuha Temple
The Laying Buddha at the caves of Suwankuha Temple 2005-06-11

The spectacular limestone formations of Phang Nga Bay
The spectacular limestone formations of Phang Nga Bay 2005-06-11

The floating muslim village of Koh Panyee, set in a unique location.
The floating muslim village of Koh Panyee, set in a unique location. 2005-06-11

And that's Koh Phing Kan, also known as James Bond Island (the big one on the left), the place I always wanted to v
And that's Koh Phing Kan, also known as James Bond Island (the big one on the left), the place I always wanted to v

Looks familiar? I mean the rock (its name is Koh Tapu). I wonder where Scaramanga is...
Looks familiar? I mean the rock (its name is Koh Tapu). I wonder where Scaramanga is... 2005-06-11

And that's a better view of it. Spectacular!
And that's a better view of it. Spectacular! 2005-06-11

Still James Bond Island, and the pier on the other side of the island.
Still James Bond Island, and the pier on the other side of the island. 2005-06-11

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View from the floating village of Koh Panyee, where we had lunch.
View from the floating village of Koh Panyee, where we had lunch. 2005-06-11

Last night in Kata Beach with the owners of my favorite restaurant there: Variety Kitchen. Great food and very cheap. No
Last night in Kata Beach with the owners of my favorite restaurant there: Variety Kitchen. Great food and very cheap. No

And the whole Instructor Course group (with Noi) celebrating our last night together
And the whole Instructor Course group (with Noi) celebrating our last night together 2005-06-11

Standing to listen to the Thai National Anthem at 8am at Bangkok Main Station, while I wait for my train connection to C
Standing to listen to the Thai National Anthem at 8am at Bangkok Main Station, while I wait for my train connection to C

One of the statues at Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple in Chiang Mai
One of the statues at Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple in Chiang Mai 2005-06-14

A monk walking on the gardens of Wat Jet Yod, also in Chiang Mai
A monk walking on the gardens of Wat Jet Yod, also in Chiang Mai 2005-06-14

A typical dragon at the entrance of the temples, this one in Wat Phra Singh.
A typical dragon at the entrance of the temples, this one in Wat Phra Singh. 2005-06-14

Another view of the bulidings at Wat Phra Singh
Another view of the bulidings at Wat Phra Singh 2005-06-14

3 young monks at Wat Phra Singh
3 young monks at Wat Phra Singh 2005-06-14

The spectacular chedi (destroyed by an earthquake in 1545) of Wat Chedi Luang
The spectacular chedi (destroyed by an earthquake in 1545) of Wat Chedi Luang 2005-06-14

An old monk praying at Wat Chedi Luang
An old monk praying at Wat Chedi Luang 2005-06-14

And two younger monks talking not too far away
And two younger monks talking not too far away 2005-06-14

The spectacular Wachirathan waterfall in the Doi Ithanon National Park (and this is before the rainy season becomes seri
The spectacular Wachirathan waterfall in the Doi Ithanon National Park (and this is before the rainy season becomes seri

Not much of a scenic view that day. Unfortunately, the fog frustrated my attempt to conquer Thailand's highest peak
Not much of a scenic view that day. Unfortunately, the fog frustrated my attempt to conquer Thailand's highest peak

Petrol stations like this one have saved my life in more than one occasion
Petrol stations like this one have saved my life in more than one occasion 2005-06-15

And finally, a chance to take pictures of my favorite subjets: kids. These little girls were waiting to get out of schoo
And finally, a chance to take pictures of my favorite subjets: kids. These little girls were waiting to get out of schoo

And so were all these
And so were all these 2005-06-15

Hey, stop looking at my girlfriend!
Hey, stop looking at my girlfriend! 2005-06-15

A simpler version of a school bus
A simpler version of a school bus 2005-06-15

I think Thai kids are some of the cutest I've seen (together with Filipino)
I think Thai kids are some of the cutest I've seen (together with Filipino) 2005-06-15

On the way home
On the way home 2005-06-15

This beatiful beam of light was simply a signal for the coming of the mother of all storms
This beatiful beam of light was simply a signal for the coming of the mother of all storms 2005-06-15

The unusual Buatong waterfall, that used to be a hotspring. So it's not slipery at all and you can easily run your
The unusual Buatong waterfall, that used to be a hotspring. So it's not slipery at all and you can easily run your

This is the place where we spent our first night of our 3-day trek from Chiang Mai
This is the place where we spent our first night of our 3-day trek from Chiang Mai 2005-06-16

A happy elephant
A happy elephant 2005-06-17

Of course, because he was going to carry me and the two Germans (Veronika and Kathrin)
Of course, because he was going to carry me and the two Germans (Veronika and Kathrin) 2005-06-17

Lunch in the middle of the jungle using banana leaves
Lunch in the middle of the jungle using banana leaves 2005-06-17

One of the many cute kids we saw at the Palong tribe village where we spent our second night
One of the many cute kids we saw at the Palong tribe village where we spent our second night 2005-06-17

3 more kids playing
3 more kids playing 2005-06-17

A little girl with her mother while she was selling some handycrafts
A little girl with her mother while she was selling some handycrafts 2005-06-18

A woman of the village with her traditional dress
A woman of the village with her traditional dress 2005-06-18

A little girl with an even smaller boy
A little girl with an even smaller boy 2005-06-18

The owner of the house where we slept with his youngest (and very smiley) kid
The owner of the house where we slept with his youngest (and very smiley) kid 2005-06-18

Several Karen tribe kids, as we walked by their village
Several Karen tribe kids, as we walked by their village 2005-06-18

Starting our bamboo ranfting down the river. Before the fight with the other raft began
Starting our bamboo ranfting down the river. Before the fight with the other raft began 2005-06-18

This butterfly fell in love with me (who could blame her :) and stayed like that, stuck on my t-shirt for 15 minutes unt
This butterfly fell in love with me (who could blame her :) and stayed like that, stuck on my t-shirt for 15 minutes unt

Veronika, Kathrin, my roommate Brad (NZL) and I enjoying an all you can eat buffet while we plan the next activities
Veronika, Kathrin, my roommate Brad (NZL) and I enjoying an all you can eat buffet while we plan the next activities 200

Preparing yellow curry as part of my Thai cooking course. Finally I'll be able to offer you something besides salad
Preparing yellow curry as part of my Thai cooking course. Finally I'll be able to offer you something besides salad

Everything 10 baht. Crickets, worms, grasshoppers,... You name it!
Everything 10 baht. Crickets, worms, grasshoppers,... You name it! 2005-06-19

Not only is us taking pictures of them :) These monks were at the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple, near Chiang Mai (5/7/
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep was probably the most golden temple I've ever visited.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep was probably the most golden temple I've ever visited. 2005-06-20

A carved tree at the Bhuping Royal Palace
A carved tree at the Bhuping Royal Palace 2005-06-20

And a wall covered with moss at the same place
And a wall covered with moss at the same place 2005-06-20

Wat Bupparam temple at Chiang Mai
Wat Bupparam temple at Chiang Mai 2005-06-21

The bad witch from the forest...
The bad witch from the forest... 2005-06-20

The beautiful Wat Suan Dork with Doi Suthep on the background, where the members of Chiang Mai's old royal family a
The beautiful Wat Suan Dork with Doi Suthep on the background, where the members of Chiang Mai's old royal family a

Monk chat at Wat Suan Dork with Phra Tawatcha Sangin and a novice
Monk chat at Wat Suan Dork with Phra Tawatcha Sangin and a novice 2005-06-20

The beautiful landscape on the way to Thaton
The beautiful landscape on the way to Thaton 2005-06-22

And Thaton and the Kok river from the Wat Tha Ton temple
And Thaton and the Kok river from the Wat Tha Ton temple 2005-06-22

Another view from the temple
Another view from the temple 2005-06-22

A Lahu woman with ther kid
A Lahu woman with ther kid 2005-06-23

Two little kids at the Lahu village
Two little kids at the Lahu village 2005-06-23

And two Lahu women taking care of the cattle
And two Lahu women taking care of the cattle 2005-06-23

Holding a 20-year old, 100-kg Pithon! It was extremely heavy!!
Holding a 20-year old, 100-kg Pithon! It was extremely heavy!! 2005-06-23

One of the elephants enjoying his free time
One of the elephants enjoying his free time 2005-06-23

Kids protecting themselves from the rain in Chiang Rai
Kids protecting themselves from the rain in Chiang Rai 2005-06-23

More kids, coming out of school in Chiang Rai
More kids, coming out of school in Chiang Rai 2005-06-23

Monks at the Wat Phra Kaeo, in Chiang Rai
Monks at the Wat Phra Kaeo, in Chiang Rai 2005-06-23

And other monks praying at the same temple
And other monks praying at the same temple 2005-06-23

The ruins of the Wat Pa Sak temple, in Chiang Saen
The ruins of the Wat Pa Sak temple, in Chiang Saen 2005-06-24

And the old city wall, near the Chiang Saen Gate
And the old city wall, near the Chiang Saen Gate 2005-06-24

Little kids in Chiang Saen. I don't know if these colorful dresses were their uniform or they were dressed like tha
Little kids in Chiang Saen. I don't know if these colorful dresses were their uniform or they were dressed like tha

Two girls playing
Two girls playing 2005-06-24

Whole (and much sweeter and delicious than in Spain) pinapples for 3 baht (6 euro cents!!).
Whole (and much sweeter and delicious than in Spain) pinapples for 3 baht (6 euro cents!!). 2005-06-24

Chinese boats at Chiang Saen. The other side of the river is Laos
Chinese boats at Chiang Saen. The other side of the river is Laos 2005-06-24

The Chedi of Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, in Chiang Saen
The Chedi of Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, in Chiang Saen 2005-06-24

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A spectacular sunset from Wat Phra That Joa Doi Jom Thong, in Chiang Rai
A spectacular sunset from Wat Phra That Joa Doi Jom Thong, in Chiang Rai 2005-06-24

Not only in Madrid you can see tripple-lane parking. This was friday night in Chiang Rai
Not only in Madrid you can see tripple-lane parking. This was friday night in Chiang Rai 2005-06-24

An anti-tobacco protest in Chiang Rai with lots of kids. I don't know how "spontanous" this protest was,
An anti-tobacco protest in Chiang Rai with lots of kids. I don't know how "spontanous" this protest was,

The beautiful Wat Ratchathani temple in New Sukhothai
The beautiful Wat Ratchathani temple in New Sukhothai 2005-06-25

Two kids playing at the Ratchathani temple
Two kids playing at the Ratchathani temple 2005-06-25

A shepherdess with her cattle near Old Sukhothai
A shepherdess with her cattle near Old Sukhothai 2005-06-26

Wat Mahathat temple in Old Sukhothai, home of the early Thai culture where the Thai alphabet was developed
Wat Mahathat temple in Old Sukhothai, home of the early Thai culture where the Thai alphabet was developed 2005-06-26

Men preparing the land to grow rice
Men preparing the land to grow rice 2005-06-26

The giant Buddha of Wat Sri Chum with some buddist monks
The giant Buddha of Wat Sri Chum with some buddist monks 2005-06-26

Women doing handycrafts near the Wat Sri Chum temple
Women doing handycrafts near the Wat Sri Chum temple 2005-06-26

Wat Sorasak and the old-style bicycle I used to tour the whole complex
Wat Sorasak and the old-style bicycle I used to tour the whole complex 2005-06-26

Wat Sra Sri, also in Old Sukhothai. This place holds the most impressive ruins I've seen in Thailand
Wat Sra Sri, also in Old Sukhothai. This place holds the most impressive ruins I've seen in Thailand 2005-06-26

Wat Chang Lom, in the outskirts of the city
Wat Chang Lom, in the outskirts of the city 2005-06-26

Mother and little kid hiding behind the hats at the exotic, but extremely touristry, Damnoen Saduak floating market
Mother and little kid hiding behind the hats at the exotic, but extremely touristry, Damnoen Saduak floating market 2005

Colorful hats for the tourists, at the floating market
Colorful hats for the tourists, at the floating market 2005-06-27

Women selling fruits at the market
Women selling fruits at the market 2005-06-27

A view of the canals of the Damnoen Saduak market
A view of the canals of the Damnoen Saduak market 2005-06-27

My home at Kanchanaburi, a house over the Rivew Kwai
My home at Kanchanaburi, a house over the Rivew Kwai 2005-06-27

Strange vehicle (probably from the time where the Japanese invaded this area) on the road to the Tiger Temple
Strange vehicle (probably from the time where the Japanese invaded this area) on the road to the Tiger Temple 2005-06-27

Petting some really cute baby tigers at the Tiger Temple
Petting some really cute baby tigers at the Tiger Temple 2005-06-27

And an older brother playing
And an older brother playing 2005-06-27

Going for a walk with one of the biggest tigers
Going for a walk with one of the biggest tigers 2005-06-27

Two very cute deers at the Tiger Temple (separated from the tigers, of course)
Two very cute deers at the Tiger Temple (separated from the tigers, of course) 2005-06-27

Sunset on the River Kwai
Sunset on the River Kwai 2005-06-27

The Thai World War II cemmetery at Kanchanaburi
The Thai World War II cemmetery at Kanchanaburi 2005-06-28

And the famous Bridge over the River Kwai, which most people find quite deceiving but I truly loved.
And the famous Bridge over the River Kwai, which most people find quite deceiving but I truly loved. 2005-06-28

Another view of the bridge, that looks nothing like the one in the movie. Trains still cross it.
Another view of the bridge, that looks nothing like the one in the movie. Trains still cross it. 2005-06-28

A man fishing from his canoe
A man fishing from his canoe 2005-06-28

Dozens of rafts parked on the edge of the River Kwai
Dozens of rafts parked on the edge of the River Kwai 2005-06-28

One of the seven layers of the beautiful Erawan Waterfall, full of fish that try to stick to you with their mouth as soo
One of the seven layers of the beautiful Erawan Waterfall, full of fish that try to stick to you with their mouth as soo

Some of the fish sticking to my foot
Some of the fish sticking to my foot 2005-06-29

The "Death Railway" (over 100.000 prisoners of war died on its construction during WW2) along the River Kwai.
The "Death Railway" (over 100.000 prisoners of war died on its construction during WW2) along the River Kwai.

Riding the Death Railway, that once connected Thailand and Burma
Riding the Death Railway, that once connected Thailand and Burma 2005-06-29

Tight room.This picture was taking from the door of my room in Bangkok, certainly the smallest I've ever slept into
Tight room.This picture was taking from the door of my room in Bangkok, certainly the smallest I've ever slept into

A view of the heavy boat traffic Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, with the Wat Prayoon temple on the background
A view of the heavy boat traffic Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, with the Wat Prayoon temple on the background 2005-06-30

One of the colorful food markets of Bangkok
One of the colorful food markets of Bangkok 2005-06-30

The huge 45-meter long Reclining Buddha of the Wat Po temple in Bangkok (notice the huge 10 toes)
The huge 45-meter long Reclining Buddha of the Wat Po temple in Bangkok (notice the huge 10 toes) 2005-06-30

Colorful chedis of Wat Po
Colorful chedis of Wat Po 2005-06-30

The overwhelming, and a bit overelaborated, Grand Palace
The overwhelming, and a bit overelaborated, Grand Palace 2005-06-30

"Clones", a group of identical golden figures at Bangkok's Grand Palace
"Clones", a group of identical golden figures at Bangkok's Grand Palace 2005-06-30

Me at the entrance of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, at the Grand Palace, probably the most important Buddha in Thail
Me at the entrance of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, at the Grand Palace, probably the most important Buddha in Thail

And this is what Khao San Rd. (where all backpackers stay and the only part of Bangkok many of them visit): cheap strong
And this is what Khao San Rd. (where all backpackers stay and the only part of Bangkok many of them visit): cheap strong

A view of Khao San Rd. at night, full of bars, street vendors and food stalls
A view of Khao San Rd. at night, full of bars, street vendors and food stalls 2005-06-30

Yeap, this is the guy that made me a fake Student ID. I'm now 28 and still in college (hehehe).
Yeap, this is the guy that made me a fake Student ID. I'm now 28 and still in college (hehehe). 2005-06-30

And a very different view of Khao San Rd, at day time
And a very different view of Khao San Rd, at day time 2005-07-01

The Golden Buddha of Wat Traimit, the world's largest solid gold buddha (5.5 tons!!!!). The story of this statue is
The Golden Buddha of Wat Traimit, the world's largest solid gold buddha (5.5 tons!!!!). The story of this statue is

Colorful clothes at the one of the shops in Bangkok's Chinatown
Colorful clothes at the one of the shops in Bangkok's Chinatown 2005-07-01

And more colorful rubber-bands, also in Chinatown
And more colorful rubber-bands, also in Chinatown 2005-07-01

A very crowded boat in the Chao Phraya River
A very crowded boat in the Chao Phraya River 2005-07-01

The beautiful Vimanmek Palace, constructed entirely of golden teak, without a single nail!!
The beautiful Vimanmek Palace, constructed entirely of golden teak, without a single nail!! 2005-07-01

And finally, a t-shirt that couldn't summarize any better the backpacker attitude in Bangkok
And finally, a t-shirt that couldn't summarize any better the backpacker attitude in Bangkok 2005-07-01

COVER PICTURE: Trishaw in Melaka
COVER PICTURE: Trishaw in Melaka 2005-02-27

Fernando Alonso's car in a F1 presentation in Melaka
Fernando Alonso's car in a F1 presentation in Melaka 2005-02-26

A martial arts exhibition during the Chinatown night market in Melaka
A martial arts exhibition during the Chinatown night market in Melaka 2005-02-26

One of the few Portuguese constructions that the Dutch didn't destroy: the Porta de Santiago
One of the few Portuguese constructions that the Dutch didn't destroy: the Porta de Santiago 2005-02-27

The intriguin ruins of St. Paul's, a Portuguese church in Melaka
The intriguin ruins of St. Paul's, a Portuguese church in Melaka 2005-02-27

Trishaws in front of the Independece Memorial
Trishaws in front of the Independece Memorial 2005-02-27

The nice Sultan's Palace (actual, a reconstruction). According to the texts, not a single nail was used in its cons
The nice Sultan's Palace (actual, a reconstruction). According to the texts, not a single nail was used in its cons

Woman praying at the Tekong Cheng Hoon temple, in Chinatown (yes, every town has its own)
Woman praying at the Tekong Cheng Hoon temple, in Chinatown (yes, every town has its own) 2005-02-27

One of the beautiful houses in Kampung Morten, Melaka. They had a little wood house and sometimes a little garden in the
One of the beautiful houses in Kampung Morten, Melaka. They had a little wood house and sometimes a little garden in the

Reason number 1 not to go swiming in the Sungei Melaka river (if the smell and water color aren't enough to put you
Reason number 1 not to go swiming in the Sungei Melaka river (if the smell and water color aren't enough to put you

Reason number 2: strange mutant-looking fish that walk over the mud
Reason number 2: strange mutant-looking fish that walk over the mud 2005-02-27

And reason number 3: water snakes that eat the strange mutant-looking walking fish
And reason number 3: water snakes that eat the strange mutant-looking walking fish 2005-02-27

A cute little kid that kept talking Malay to me. Unfortunately, due to this misscommunication we could not address the m
A cute little kid that kept talking Malay to me. Unfortunately, due to this misscommunication we could not address the m

The Chinese cemetery at the Bukit Cina hill
The Chinese cemetery at the Bukit Cina hill 2005-02-27

I know many of you won't like this picture, but this is what I call Impressionistic Photography. It was talking fro
I know many of you won't like this picture, but this is what I call Impressionistic Photography. It was talking fro

A strange nudibranch in Tioman
A strange nudibranch in Tioman 2005-03-01

A very shy moray eel in the same place
A very shy moray eel in the same place 2005-03-01

One of the many blue-finned barracudas I encountered while snorkeling
One of the many blue-finned barracudas I encountered while snorkeling 2005-03-01

An unusual puffer fish
An unusual puffer fish 2005-03-01

A beautiful nudibranch, this one of a considerable size
A beautiful nudibranch, this one of a considerable size 2005-03-01

And finally I FOUND NEMO!! Although this fish turned out to be a "false" clown fish, not the real one
And finally I FOUND NEMO!! Although this fish turned out to be a "false" clown fish, not the real one 2005-03-

Hundreds of fish surround our boat
Hundreds of fish surround our boat 2005-03-01

The beautiful beach of Salang, our place in Tioman island
The beautiful beach of Salang, our place in Tioman island 2005-03-01

Sunset in Salang
Sunset in Salang 2005-03-01

And Salang at day time, with Soyak island in the middle
And Salang at day time, with Soyak island in the middle 2005-03-02

Another one of my "impressionist" photos. This is a school of fish in Juara
Another one of my "impressionist" photos. This is a school of fish in Juara 2005-03-02

Saling near the Twin Peaks (of Tioman island)
Saling near the Twin Peaks (of Tioman island) 2005-03-02

Beautiful (and unpleasant) sea urchins
Beautiful (and unpleasant) sea urchins 2005-03-02

Colorful coral formations snorkeling at Renggis island
Colorful coral formations snorkeling at Renggis island 2005-03-02

A labyrinthic coral at the same place
A labyrinthic coral at the same place 2005-03-02

A beautiful blue anemone
A beautiful blue anemone 2005-03-02

Isn't this cute or what!
Isn't this cute or what! 2005-03-02

Enjoying a Mai Tai with Anna, Hanna and Victoria (all British)
Enjoying a Mai Tai with Anna, Hanna and Victoria (all British) 2005-03-02

Lots of fishes eating coral at Soyak island
Lots of fishes eating coral at Soyak island 2005-03-03

A strange fish (don't know what it is) also snorkeling at Soyak
A strange fish (don't know what it is) also snorkeling at Soyak 2005-03-03

Another big group of fish having a feast
Another big group of fish having a feast 2005-03-03

Little kids playing in a restaurant at Salang
Little kids playing in a restaurant at Salang 2005-03-03

A big monitor lizard swiming near our restaurant
A big monitor lizard swiming near our restaurant 2005-03-03

And many more of them. At lunch time, I counted more than 20 of these impressive animals
And many more of them. At lunch time, I counted more than 20 of these impressive animals 2005-03-03

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P3043234-Reencuadre 2005-03-04

The famous Petronas Twin Towers, just until last year (when Taiwan 101 was inaugurated) the highest building in the worl
The famous Petronas Twin Towers, just until last year (when Taiwan 101 was inaugurated) the highest building in the worl

People getting ready to pray outside the Jamek Mosque
People getting ready to pray outside the Jamek Mosque 2005-03-04

Sultan Abdul Samad Building, also in Kuala Lumpur
Sultan Abdul Samad Building, also in Kuala Lumpur 2005-03-04

And the brother of our dear "piruli", although this is much higher than the one in Madrid (421 meters)
And the brother of our dear "piruli", although this is much higher than the one in Madrid (421 meters) 2005-03

View of Kuala Lumpur and the Petronas Towers from the Menara (tower) Kuala Lumpur
View of Kuala Lumpur and the Petronas Towers from the Menara (tower) Kuala Lumpur 2005-03-04

Two girls enjoying an ice-cream after school
Two girls enjoying an ice-cream after school 2005-03-04

The old railway station of Kuala Lumpur
The old railway station of Kuala Lumpur 2005-03-05

Priests at the Sri Maha Mariamman temple
Priests at the Sri Maha Mariamman temple 2005-03-05

Woman in Indian clothes outside the temple
Woman in Indian clothes outside the temple 2005-03-05

The Jamek Mosque, my favorite ancient building in Kuala Lumpur
The Jamek Mosque, my favorite ancient building in Kuala Lumpur 2005-03-05

Dressed properly to visit the Mosque
Dressed properly to visit the Mosque 2005-03-05

Woman and child inside the mosque
Woman and child inside the mosque 2005-03-05

View of the buildings surrounding Merdeka Square, the old colonial area
View of the buildings surrounding Merdeka Square, the old colonial area 2005-03-05

Macaques at the Lake Gardes
Macaques at the Lake Gardes 2005-03-05

More macaques eating banana (sorry, but I just love monkeys)
More macaques eating banana (sorry, but I just love monkeys) 2005-03-05

And that's what I call eating with four hands
And that's what I call eating with four hands 2005-03-05

It's always time to get a nice Malayan massage
It's always time to get a nice Malayan massage 2005-03-05

Sultan Abdul Samad Building at night
Sultan Abdul Samad Building at night 2005-03-05

And the Petronas Towers also at night
And the Petronas Towers also at night 2005-03-05

Muslin women playing crocket (is that what is called?) at Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands
Muslin women playing crocket (is that what is called?) at Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands 2005-03-06

A huge cicada (insects are just enormeous over here) I found in my hostel
A huge cicada (insects are just enormeous over here) I found in my hostel 2005-03-07

Boh tea plantation, at the Cameron Highlands, claimed to be the largest in Malaysia
Boh tea plantation, at the Cameron Highlands, claimed to be the largest in Malaysia 2005-03-08

People collecting tea leaves at Boh
People collecting tea leaves at Boh 2005-03-08

A 20 cm. moth at a butterfly garden
A 20 cm. moth at a butterfly garden 2005-03-08

Rajah Brooke butterfly, one of the most common and beautiful in Malaysia
Rajah Brooke butterfly, one of the most common and beautiful in Malaysia 2005-03-08

The "leaf insect" is probably one of the best in camouflaging
The "leaf insect" is probably one of the best in camouflaging 2005-03-08

Little kids at the Orang Asli village, at Cameron Highlands
Little kids at the Orang Asli village, at Cameron Highlands 2005-03-08

Other kids in the same village playing football
Other kids in the same village playing football 2005-03-08

The interior of the Pagoda at the impressive Kek Lok Si temple in Georgetown, Penang, claimed to be the largest Buddhist
The interior of the Pagoda at the impressive Kek Lok Si temple in Georgetown, Penang, claimed to be the largest Buddhist

Colorful decorations at the kek Lok Si temple
Colorful decorations at the kek Lok Si temple 2005-03-10

The Pagoda tower, the most prominent building at the Kek Lok Si complex
The Pagoda tower, the most prominent building at the Kek Lok Si complex 2005-03-10

Titles obtained by the members of the Khoo clan, members of one of the six old Chinese secret societies in Georgetown
Titles obtained by the members of the Khoo clan, members of one of the six old Chinese secret societies in Georgetown 20

Colorful buildings in Georgetown's Little India
Colorful buildings in Georgetown's Little India 2005-03-10

Sarongs hanging from one of the Indian shops in Georgetown
Sarongs hanging from one of the Indian shops in Georgetown 2005-03-10

One of the colonial buildings in Georgetown (now a bank), that holds a significant resemblance to the ones in Singapore
One of the colonial buildings in Georgetown (now a bank), that holds a significant resemblance to the ones in Singapore

Fishing boats at Kuala Besut, while I waited for my boat to the Perhentian Kecil Island
Fishing boats at Kuala Besut, while I waited for my boat to the Perhentian Kecil Island 2005-03-11

The Long Beach at Perhentian Kecil and Perhentian Besar at the foreground
The Long Beach at Perhentian Kecil and Perhentian Besar at the foreground 2005-03-11

Dining with Matt (FIN), my roomate, Jenny and John (one of my favorite couples in this trip) and their friends (all SWE)
Dining with Matt (FIN), my roomate, Jenny and John (one of my favorite couples in this trip) and their friends (all SWE)

One of the huge turtles we spotted while snorkeling around the islands
One of the huge turtles we spotted while snorkeling around the islands 2005-03-12

Another friendly "Nemos" I encountered, also snorkeling
Another friendly "Nemos" I encountered, also snorkeling 2005-03-12

Could you fit any more fish here?!
Could you fit any more fish here?! 2005-03-12

The "Sugar wreck", a boat transporting sugar that sank 5 years ago
The "Sugar wreck", a boat transporting sugar that sank 5 years ago 2005-03-13

A huge teira batfish that swam happily around us
A huge teira batfish that swam happily around us 2005-03-13

A big star puffer fish at Temple of the Sea
A big star puffer fish at Temple of the Sea 2005-03-13

And one of the many beautiful blue-spotted sting rays we encountered in that site
And one of the many beautiful blue-spotted sting rays we encountered in that site 2005-03-13

Sunset from Coral Bay (and on the Malaysian leg of my trip), on the other side of Perhentian Kecil
Sunset from Coral Bay (and on the Malaysian leg of my trip), on the other side of Perhentian Kecil 2005-03-13

COVER PICTURE: Ten-Thousand Buddha monastry in Hong Kong
COVER PICTURE: Ten-Thousand Buddha monastry in Hong Kong 2005-02-11

The famous Chinese New Year Parade in Hong Kong. In the picture, an interesting group from Belgium
The famous Chinese New Year Parade in Hong Kong. In the picture, an interesting group from Belgium 2005-02-09

The typical dragon dancing in the parade
The typical dragon dancing in the parade 2005-02-09

Consulting fortune tellers at the Che Kung temple, an activity that becomes even more popular during New Year festivitie
Consulting fortune tellers at the Che Kung temple, an activity that becomes even more popular during New Year festivitie

New Year decorations, to start the Year of the Rooster with good luck and lots of wealth
New Year decorations, to start the Year of the Rooster with good luck and lots of wealth 2005-02-10

Ready to handle my New Year wishes at the Che Kung temple
Ready to handle my New Year wishes at the Che Kung temple 2005-02-10

Dozens of street signs on the Mong Kok neigborhood, famous for its electronic shopping
Dozens of street signs on the Mong Kok neigborhood, famous for its electronic shopping 2005-02-10

My new friend and guide in Hong Kong, Hiu Kwong, and I enjoying a delicious Dim Sum (Chinese version of "tapas"
My new friend and guide in Hong Kong, Hiu Kwong, and I enjoying a delicious Dim Sum (Chinese version of "tapas"

A tree growing in a very unlikely location, in the SoHo area of Hong Kong
A tree growing in a very unlikely location, in the SoHo area of Hong Kong 2005-02-10

Inciense burning in one of Hong Kong's temples
Inciense burning in one of Hong Kong's temples 2005-02-10

New Year's fireworks. They were spectacular, but the street were so crowded that I had to watch them very far from
New Year's fireworks. They were spectacular, but the street were so crowded that I had to watch them very far from

The spectacular sky-line of Hong Kong at night
The spectacular sky-line of Hong Kong at night 2005-02-10

And the not less spectacular day-time view
And the not less spectacular day-time view 2005-02-11

The Ten-Thousand Buddhas Monastry, my favorite one in Hong Kong.
The Ten-Thousand Buddhas Monastry, my favorite one in Hong Kong. 2005-02-11

Another view of the hundreds of almost human-size statues that are around this fabulous temple
Another view of the hundreds of almost human-size statues that are around this fabulous temple 2005-02-11

New Year decorations in one of Hong Kong's buildings
New Year decorations in one of Hong Kong's buildings 2005-02-11

Another view of Hong Kong at night
Another view of Hong Kong at night 2005-02-11

The light at sound show, where light effects from several buildings are perfectly synchronized with the music
The light at sound show, where light effects from several buildings are perfectly synchronized with the music 2005-02-11

Hong Kong at night
Hong Kong at night 2005-02-12

But not everything is glamour in Hong Kong. My hostel was inside this lovely-looking building
But not everything is glamour in Hong Kong. My hostel was inside this lovely-looking building 2005-02-12

A dry shark in the remote fishermen village of Tai O, in Lantau island, where the new Hong Kong airport is
A dry shark in the remote fishermen village of Tai O, in Lantau island, where the new Hong Kong airport is 2005-02-12

A woman preparing fish to be dried on the sun
A woman preparing fish to be dried on the sun 2005-02-12

Tai O and its houses built over the water
Tai O and its houses built over the water 2005-02-12

A local fisherman with today's catch, kept alive in water containers in his boat
A local fisherman with today's catch, kept alive in water containers in his boat 2005-02-12

Sri Krishnan temple in Singapore, one of the many Indian temples in this city.
Sri Krishnan temple in Singapore, one of the many Indian temples in this city. 2005-02-23

The spectacular Tiger Dance we saw by chance in one of Singapore's shopping malls
The spectacular Tiger Dance we saw by chance in one of Singapore's shopping malls 2005-02-23

Enjoying a typical food in Singapore's Little India
Enjoying a typical food in Singapore's Little India 2005-02-23

Merlion fountains and downtown Singapore
Merlion fountains and downtown Singapore 2005-02-23

Singapore at night, while we waited for the end of the New Year celebrations
Singapore at night, while we waited for the end of the New Year celebrations 2005-02-23

A beautiful facade in Pagoda St., Chinatown, my favorite neighbourhood in Singapore
A beautiful facade in Pagoda St., Chinatown, my favorite neighbourhood in Singapore 2005-02-24

Modern and old blend together in Singapore. This is the Sri Mariamman temple, claimed to be the oldest in the country
Modern and old blend together in Singapore. This is the Sri Mariamman temple, claimed to be the oldest in the country 20

The beautiful interior of the Thian Hock Keng temple, also in Chinatown
The beautiful interior of the Thian Hock Keng temple, also in Chinatown 2005-02-24

Colorful blinds in one of the streets of Chinatown
Colorful blinds in one of the streets of Chinatown 2005-02-24

The Colonial district from an empty office in the 30th floor of a building where I managed to sneak into
The Colonial district from an empty office in the 30th floor of a building where I managed to sneak into 2005-02-24

More colorful buildings in Clarke Quay
More colorful buildings in Clarke Quay 2005-02-24

More colorful blinds, one of my favorite features of Singapore
More colorful blinds, one of my favorite features of Singapore 2005-02-24

The impressive Sultan Mosque, at the Arab Quarter, near which used to lived the Sultan that handled Singapore to the Bri
The impressive Sultan Mosque, at the Arab Quarter, near which used to lived the Sultan that handled Singapore to the Bri

Colorful decorations at the Bugis Junction Shopping Mall, near my hostel
Colorful decorations at the Bugis Junction Shopping Mall, near my hostel 2005-02-25

Probably the most famous colonial building in Singapore: The Raffles Hotel
Probably the most famous colonial building in Singapore: The Raffles Hotel 2005-02-25

We didn't get much a of a view from Fort Canning Park, but we did find this beautiful tree
We didn't get much a of a view from Fort Canning Park, but we did find this beautiful tree 2005-02-25

One of the very cute (and unfriendly) macaques we found at the entrance of Singapore's Bukit Timah National Reserve
One of the very cute (and unfriendly) macaques we found at the entrance of Singapore's Bukit Timah National Reserve

COVER PICTURE: banca in Tagbilaran's port
COVER PICTURE: banca in Tagbilaran's port 2005-02-08

Landing in Hong Kong, before entering a quite frightening fog (we didn't see the ground till we were 50 feet above
Landing in Hong Kong, before entering a quite frightening fog (we didn't see the ground till we were 50 feet above

One of the colorful jeepneys (from WW2) in Manila
One of the colorful jeepneys (from WW2) in Manila 2005-01-31

Title: "Overloaded"Location: Manila, PhilippinesCamera: Olympus C-750
Title: "Overloaded"Location: Manila, PhilippinesCamera: Olympus C-750 2005-01-31

The day of the living deads?!
The day of the living deads?! 2005-01-31

One of the mausoleums in the Chinese Cemetery
One of the mausoleums in the Chinese Cemetery 2005-01-31

Another impressive one
Another impressive one 2005-01-31

The typical "triciclos" that you can find all over the Philippines
The typical "triciclos" that you can find all over the Philippines 2005-01-31

Heavy traffic in Taft Avenue, Manila
Heavy traffic in Taft Avenue, Manila 2005-01-31

Dozens of triciclos parked near Intramuros, the old city of Manila
Dozens of triciclos parked near Intramuros, the old city of Manila 2005-01-31

Canons at the Intramuros city wall
Canons at the Intramuros city wall 2005-01-31

Little girls playing badmington in Intramuros
Little girls playing badmington in Intramuros 2005-01-31

The San Agustin church, the oldest stone church in the Philippines. It has survived typhones, earthquakes and wars.
The San Agustin church, the oldest stone church in the Philippines. It has survived typhones, earthquakes and wars. 2005

No deadly weapons?! Man, they're really taking the fun out of going out...
No deadly weapons?! Man, they're really taking the fun out of going out... 2005-01-31

The Western side of the Intramuros wall
The Western side of the Intramuros wall 2005-01-31

Probably the world's more centric golf course: Intramuros Golf Club, around the Intramuros wall right on the center
Probably the world's more centric golf course: Intramuros Golf Club, around the Intramuros wall right on the center

Roxas boulevard, full of lights and live music groups, at night
Roxas boulevard, full of lights and live music groups, at night 2005-02-01

Landing in Bacolod, capital of Negros Occidental
Landing in Bacolod, capital of Negros Occidental 2005-02-01

The friendly staff at Bacolod's Tourist Information: Nixon, May, Gierlie, Karla Imogente and Elsie
The friendly staff at Bacolod's Tourist Information: Nixon, May, Gierlie, Karla Imogente and Elsie 2005-02-01

"Happy prisoners". Kids at North Silay Elementary School
"Happy prisoners". Kids at North Silay Elementary School 2005-02-01

The old Spanish plantation house of Mr. Gaston, now home of the Balay Negrese Museum in Silay
The old Spanish plantation house of Mr. Gaston, now home of the Balay Negrese Museum in Silay 2005-02-01

The same house and one of its surrounding trees
The same house and one of its surrounding trees 2005-02-01

Heavy triciclo traffic at Silay
Heavy triciclo traffic at Silay 2005-02-01

Another old building in Silay main street
Another old building in Silay main street 2005-02-01

Fast chess playing at Bacalod Plaza. This guys had to complete the game before any of them used 5 minutes. Their movemen
Fast chess playing at Bacalod Plaza. This guys had to complete the game before any of them used 5 minutes. Their movemen

My personal guides at the Negros Museum in Bacolod (what a luxury, one visitor and 3 guides, 2 of them very cute :)Norum
My personal guides at the Negros Museum in Bacolod (what a luxury, one visitor and 3 guides, 2 of them very cute :)Norum

The colorful Bacolod-Victorias bus
The colorful Bacolod-Victorias bus 2005-02-02

Triciclos parked in Victorias
Triciclos parked in Victorias 2005-02-02

Kids playing basketball in Victorias. They invited me to play and all I can say is that the image of Spain reached level
Kids playing basketball in Victorias. They invited me to play and all I can say is that the image of Spain reached level

The busy market at Victorias
The busy market at Victorias 2005-02-02

Old women selling fish at Victorias market
Old women selling fish at Victorias market 2005-02-02

My (sad looking) companions on the jeepney trip to Victorias Mill Company, the largest sugar factory in Asia and claimed
My (sad looking) companions on the jeepney trip to Victorias Mill Company, the largest sugar factory in Asia and claimed

Little girls near St. Joseph Church, inside the VMC complex
Little girls near St. Joseph Church, inside the VMC complex 2005-02-02

And little boys. I don't know why, but kids in some underdeveloped countries love to make poses as gang members. I
And little boys. I don't know why, but kids in some underdeveloped countries love to make poses as gang members. I

This mural at St. Joseph Church was made using San Miguel beer bottles for brown, sprite for green and some other stuff
This mural at St. Joseph Church was made using San Miguel beer bottles for brown, sprite for green and some other stuff

Workers taking their lunch break at VMC
Workers taking their lunch break at VMC 2005-02-02

One of the old steam locomotives used (till only a few years ago) to transport the sugarcane into the mill
One of the old steam locomotives used (till only a few years ago) to transport the sugarcane into the mill 2005-02-02

And the way it'ss done now, with dozens of trucks waiting to unload their sweet cargo
And the way it'ss done now, with dozens of trucks waiting to unload their sweet cargo 2005-02-02

Two vendors that boarded my bus to Dumaguete
Two vendors that boarded my bus to Dumaguete 2005-02-02

New answer to the trivia question "How many people can you take in a motorcycle?"
New answer to the trivia question "How many people can you take in a motorcycle?" 2005-02-02

My 2 "demanding" companions during a triciclo ride in Dumaguete. And I say demanding because they made me take
My 2 "demanding" companions during a triciclo ride in Dumaguete. And I say demanding because they made me take

Dumaguete's Boulevard at dusk
Dumaguete's Boulevard at dusk 2005-02-03

My bus and hostel companions and their friends, at Dumaguete's YMCA
My bus and hostel companions and their friends, at Dumaguete's YMCA 2005-02-04

Fishermen coming home at Dauin
Fishermen coming home at Dauin 2005-02-04

Little girls playing at Dauin beach
Little girls playing at Dauin beach 2005-02-04

My super-cat to Tagbilaran arriving at Dumaguete's port shortly after sunrise
My super-cat to Tagbilaran arriving at Dumaguete's port shortly after sunrise 2005-02-06

The beautiful Alona Beach, in Panglao
The beautiful Alona Beach, in Panglao 2005-02-06

And sunset at the same place (in fact, with the same palmtree :)
And sunset at the same place (in fact, with the same palmtree :) 2005-02-06

One of the "bancas" used by the diving centers in Alona beach
One of the "bancas" used by the diving centers in Alona beach 2005-02-07

Me and the biggest (and most delicious) prawn I've ever seen
Me and the biggest (and most delicious) prawn I've ever seen 2005-02-07

My wonderful companions during my first two days in Alona beach. Lisette and Sara, both from Sweden.
My wonderful companions during my first two days in Alona beach. Lisette and Sara, both from Sweden. 2005-02-07

A banca near Tagbilaran's port
A banca near Tagbilaran's port 2005-02-08

Baclayon church, claimed to be the first one (certainly not the nicest one) built by the Spaniards in the Philippines
Baclayon church, claimed to be the first one (certainly not the nicest one) built by the Spaniards in the Philippines 20

Jeepneys parked in the center or Loboc
Jeepneys parked in the center or Loboc 2005-02-08

Even though I still don't get the name, the Chocolate Hills near Carmen were certainly impressive
Even though I still don't get the name, the Chocolate Hills near Carmen were certainly impressive 2005-02-08

And another session of some of my favorite subjects in the Philippines. These two girls were jumping the walls out of th
And another session of some of my favorite subjects in the Philippines. These two girls were jumping the walls out of th

Title: Walking homeLocation: Negros, PhilippinesCamera: Olympus C-750
Title: Walking homeLocation: Negros, PhilippinesCamera: Olympus C-750 2005-02-08

Crops near the Chocolate Hills
Crops near the Chocolate Hills 2005-02-08

And back to the kids. Two very good friends (I assume) in Bilar
And back to the kids. Two very good friends (I assume) in Bilar 2005-02-08

And another two in the same town
And another two in the same town 2005-02-08

The church of San Isidro Labrador, in Bilar
The church of San Isidro Labrador, in Bilar 2005-02-08

A very cute tarsier, the smallest monkey in the world, in Loboc. Look at those eyes!
A very cute tarsier, the smallest monkey in the world, in Loboc. Look at those eyes! 2005-02-08

Me and the little tarsier
Me and the little tarsier 2005-02-08

Bancas along the Loay river
Bancas along the Loay river 2005-02-08

COVER PICTURE: female sea lion at Waipapa Point
COVER PICTURE: female sea lion at Waipapa Point 2004-12-05

Middle Earth (or the Southern Alps, to be precise) from the air
Middle Earth (or the Southern Alps, to be precise) from the air 2004-11-22

Giant chess match in front of Christ Church cathedral
Giant chess match in front of Christ Church cathedral 2004-11-23

Victoria (GBR), Caroline (GER) and Jim (GBR) checking out the results of our photographic session in the kitchen
Victoria (GBR), Caroline (GER) and Jim (GBR) checking out the results of our photographic session in the kitchen 2004-11

My new van (still nameless), on the way to the Banks Peninsula
My new van (still nameless), on the way to the Banks Peninsula 2004-11-25

One of the typical houses of Akaroa, in the Banks Peninsula
One of the typical houses of Akaroa, in the Banks Peninsula 2004-11-25

The nice Langlois-Eteveneaux house (presumably French :) also in Akaroa
The nice Langlois-Eteveneaux house (presumably French :) also in Akaroa 2004-11-25

The beautiful Akaroa Harbour in the Banks Peninsula
The beautiful Akaroa Harbour in the Banks Peninsula 2004-11-25

The 3 most common things in New Zealand: water, green meadows and, of course, sheep
The 3 most common things in New Zealand: water, green meadows and, of course, sheep 2004-11-25

Antigua Boatsheds, in Christchurch, from where you can do a very British "punting" trip along the Avon river
Antigua Boatsheds, in Christchurch, from where you can do a very British "punting" trip along the Avon river 2

Vic at the kitchen of The Old Country House, our traditional meeting place
Vic at the kitchen of The Old Country House, our traditional meeting place 2004-11-26

And Vic after a few beers. Or with beer goggles, to be precise :)
And Vic after a few beers. Or with beer goggles, to be precise :) 2004-11-27

This is what Spring looks like in New Zealand
This is what Spring looks like in New Zealand 2004-11-27

More Spring colors. This beautiful flowers, not original from New Zealand, can be found all over the South of the South
More Spring colors. This beautiful flowers, not original from New Zealand, can be found all over the South of the South

The beautiful Lake Tekapo, with the Two Thum Range in the background
The beautiful Lake Tekapo, with the Two Thum Range in the background 2004-11-27

Mt. Cook from lake Pukaki
Mt. Cook from lake Pukaki 2004-11-27

Sunset at Mt. Cook
Sunset at Mt. Cook 2004-11-27

View of the valley at Mt. Cook National Park from the top of the Sealy Tarns track
View of the valley at Mt. Cook National Park from the top of the Sealy Tarns track 2004-11-28

Beautiful ducks at the National Park
Beautiful ducks at the National Park 2004-11-28

Arrowtown, a town from the gold-rush era
Arrowtown, a town from the gold-rush era 2004-11-29

No, the Americans have not landed in New Zealand. This amphibious vehicle is just for tourists in Queenstown
No, the Americans have not landed in New Zealand. This amphibious vehicle is just for tourists in Queenstown 2004-11-30

The TSS Earnslaw sailing in lake Wakatipu
The TSS Earnslaw sailing in lake Wakatipu 2004-11-30

The spectacular Shotover Canyon. Believe it or not, I travelled on that canyon at 80 kph on a jetboat. A crazy experienc
The spectacular Shotover Canyon. Believe it or not, I travelled on that canyon at 80 kph on a jetboat. A crazy experienc

The spectacular view of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu from the summit of Ben Lomond
The spectacular view of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu from the summit of Ben Lomond 2004-12-01

Wonderful colors while descending from Ben Lomond
Wonderful colors while descending from Ben Lomond 2004-12-01

Rules are made to be broken at Queenstown's luge
Rules are made to be broken at Queenstown's luge 2004-12-01

The beautiful railway station of Dunedin
The beautiful railway station of Dunedin 2004-12-02

Defying the Law of Gravity? See if you can spot the trick :)
Defying the Law of Gravity? See if you can spot the trick :) 2004-12-02

Baldwin St. in Dunedin, claimed to be the steepest street in the world (I think I saw steepest streets in Cusco)
Baldwin St. in Dunedin, claimed to be the steepest street in the world (I think I saw steepest streets in Cusco) 2004-12

Dunedin from the Otago Peninsula
Dunedin from the Otago Peninsula 2004-12-03

Sheep, sheep and more sheep
Sheep, sheep and more sheep 2004-12-03

Allans Beach, at the Otago Peninsula
Allans Beach, at the Otago Peninsula 2004-12-03

Strange seaweed at Taiaroa Head (Otago Peninsula)
Strange seaweed at Taiaroa Head (Otago Peninsula) 2004-12-03

The yellow-eyed penguin, the rarest penguin in the world (only found in New Zealand), at Otago Peninsula
The yellow-eyed penguin, the rarest penguin in the world (only found in New Zealand), at Otago Peninsula 2004-12-03

A couple of yellow-eyed penguins going through their synchronized feather-realignment routine
A couple of yellow-eyed penguins going through their synchronized feather-realignment routine 2004-12-03

Rocks at Nugget Point, on Southern New Zealand
Rocks at Nugget Point, on Southern New Zealand 2004-12-04

The beautiful Purakaunui Falls, in the Catlins
The beautiful Purakaunui Falls, in the Catlins 2004-12-04

Watching sunset from Curio Bay
Watching sunset from Curio Bay 2004-12-04

Petrified trunks of trees at the 160 million-year old fossil forest near Curio Bay
Petrified trunks of trees at the 160 million-year old fossil forest near Curio Bay 2004-12-05

Kat (GER), Greg (GBR) and I at Slope Point, New Zealand Mainland's Southernmost point
Kat (GER), Greg (GBR) and I at Slope Point, New Zealand Mainland's Southernmost point 2004-12-05

Sharing the beach with a group of sea lions at Waipapa Point
Sharing the beach with a group of sea lions at Waipapa Point 2004-12-05

Male sea lion and 3 of his 6 girlfriends. Living proof that you don't have to be good-looking or thin to be lucky w
Male sea lion and 3 of his 6 girlfriends. Living proof that you don't have to be good-looking or thin to be lucky w

Yoga at the beach, Waipapa Point, New Zealand
Yoga at the beach, Waipapa Point, New Zealand 2004-12-05

A deer with her newly adopted kiwi. Scientifics are still studying this strange relationship, never seen before in NZ
A deer with her newly adopted kiwi. Scientifics are still studying this strange relationship, never seen before in NZ 20

Otago University, at Dunedin
Otago University, at Dunedin 2004-12-06

Greg and Kat during our lunch break on our way back to Invercargill
Greg and Kat during our lunch break on our way back to Invercargill 2004-12-06

Greg, Kat and I at the top of Bluff lookout, at lake Hauroko
Greg, Kat and I at the top of Bluff lookout, at lake Hauroko 2004-12-07

All possible shades of green in a single tree
All possible shades of green in a single tree 2004-12-07

1,000-year old totora. Probably the oldest thing alive in the planet
1,000-year old totora. Probably the oldest thing alive in the planet 2004-12-07

Almost the same order as Bolivia's flag. No artificial coloring
Almost the same order as Bolivia's flag. No artificial coloring 2004-12-07

Colorful flowers driving to Te Anau
Colorful flowers driving to Te Anau 2004-12-07

More beautiful flowers on our way to Te Anau
More beautiful flowers on our way to Te Anau 2004-12-07

A curious kea, the only Alpine parrot, at Chasm walk
A curious kea, the only Alpine parrot, at Chasm walk 2004-12-07

A ship sailing near Lion Mountain, in Milford Sound
A ship sailing near Lion Mountain, in Milford Sound 2004-12-08

Mirror-like waters, with the impressive Mitre Peak in the middle, at Milford Sound
Mirror-like waters, with the impressive Mitre Peak in the middle, at Milford Sound 2004-12-08

An almost-perfect spider-web, also in Milford Sound
An almost-perfect spider-web, also in Milford Sound 2004-12-08

One of the beautiful blue-water glacier rivers around Milford Sound
One of the beautiful blue-water glacier rivers around Milford Sound 2004-12-08

Southern end of Lake Wakatipu
Southern end of Lake Wakatipu 2004-12-10

And Northern end of Lake Wakatipu
And Northern end of Lake Wakatipu 2004-12-10

Who said animals don't go to Heaven? These horses were actually in Paradise (yes, that's what this place was c
Who said animals don't go to Heaven? These horses were actually in Paradise (yes, that's what this place was c

View of Lake Wanaka from the summit of Roy Peak
View of Lake Wanaka from the summit of Roy Peak 2004-12-11

Wanaka (both the city and the lake) and, of course, some sheep from the same peak
Wanaka (both the city and the lake) and, of course, some sheep from the same peak 2004-12-11

The beautiful Lake Hawea
The beautiful Lake Hawea 2004-12-11

Another view of Lake Hawea
Another view of Lake Hawea 2004-12-11

Repairing the brakes in the middle of Haast Pass. Believe it or not, despite my absolute lack of mechanical skills, I wa
Repairing the brakes in the middle of Haast Pass. Believe it or not, despite my absolute lack of mechanical skills, I wa

Incredible colors of the Blue Pools, at Haast Pass
Incredible colors of the Blue Pools, at Haast Pass 2004-12-11

Fox glacier, in the middle of a rain-forest
Fox glacier, in the middle of a rain-forest 2004-12-12

The spectacular River Walk near Fox Glacier. Believe it or not, the glacier was only a few hundred meters behind this fo
The spectacular River Walk near Fox Glacier. Believe it or not, the glacier was only a few hundred meters behind this fo

9/5/06
06 2004-12-13

Spectacular ice formations at the Pinnacles in Frank Joseph glacier
Spectacular ice formations at the Pinnacles in Frank Joseph glacier 2004-12-13

Ice-trekking on the glacier
Ice-trekking on the glacier 2004-12-13

Crawling though a (quite small) ice-cave at Frank Joseph glacier
Crawling though a (quite small) ice-cave at Frank Joseph glacier 2004-12-13

Cooking (for the first time in my life) the fresh mussels we picked up from the rocks at the beach near Okarito Lagoon
Cooking (for the first time in my life) the fresh mussels we picked up from the rocks at the beach near Okarito Lagoon 2

Turtles doing a Tai Chi session at Hokitika
Turtles doing a Tai Chi session at Hokitika 2004-12-14

The beautiful blue waters of Hokitika gorge
The beautiful blue waters of Hokitika gorge 2004-12-14

The unusual pancake rocks
The unusual pancake rocks 2004-12-15

That's a sign I had never seen seen before!
That's a sign I had never seen seen before! 2004-12-15

A whole family of seals: daddy, mummy and a little cub
A whole family of seals: daddy, mummy and a little cub 2004-12-15

Two seal cubs playing near one of their mothers
Two seal cubs playing near one of their mothers 2004-12-15

Moss (near Kaikoura, New Zealand); Camera Olympus C-750
Moss (near Kaikoura, New Zealand); Camera Olympus C-750 2004-12-16

Dawn at South Bay, in Kaikoura
Dawn at South Bay, in Kaikoura 2004-12-17

Kaikoura. Those mountains didn't have any snow a few weeks ago. And it's supposed to be summer!!
Kaikoura. Those mountains didn't have any snow a few weeks ago. And it's supposed to be summer!! 2004-12-17

The beautiful shore along Kaikoura Peninsula
The beautiful shore along Kaikoura Peninsula 2004-12-17

Windy tree, Kaikoura peninsula, New Zealand (Olympus C-750)
Windy tree, Kaikoura peninsula, New Zealand (Olympus C-750) 2004-12-17

One of the cute seals at the Kaikoura Peninsula
One of the cute seals at the Kaikoura Peninsula 2004-12-17

Seagull screaming, as the other hundreds that live at the Peninsula
Seagull screaming, as the other hundreds that live at the Peninsula 2004-12-17

Littleton Harbour, near Christchurch, on a very windy day
Littleton Harbour, near Christchurch, on a very windy day 2004-12-19

My friend Jorge, the first familiar face I've seen after 10 months of travelling, chasing cows on the road the Akar
My friend Jorge, the first familiar face I've seen after 10 months of travelling, chasing cows on the road the Akar

Bungy-jumper at the Bon Accord backpackers, in Akaroa
Bungy-jumper at the Bon Accord backpackers, in Akaroa 2004-12-19

Jorge and Vic at Le Bons Bay, in Banks Peninsula
Jorge and Vic at Le Bons Bay, in Banks Peninsula 2004-12-19

Rafting down Rangitata river's class 5 rapids with Jorge
Rafting down Rangitata river's class 5 rapids with Jorge 2004-12-19

Jorge and Vic cooking the chicken fajitas we had for dinner
Jorge and Vic cooking the chicken fajitas we had for dinner 2004-12-20

Jorge and I driving our quads across some wonderful scenery near Kaikoura
Jorge and I driving our quads across some wonderful scenery near Kaikoura 2004-12-21

Seals swiming near Kaikoura
Seals swiming near Kaikoura 2004-12-21

Ready to jump from 15,000 feet (almost 5,000 m) in Abel Tasman
Ready to jump from 15,000 feet (almost 5,000 m) in Abel Tasman 2004-12-22

1, 2, 3... and faaaaalling!!!
1, 2, 3... and faaaaalling!!! 2007-09-20

Ain't that a cute face? :)
Ain't that a cute face? :) 2007-09-20

This is what the ground looks like once the parachute opens
This is what the ground looks like once the parachute opens 2004-12-22

And that was the place where we would land
And that was the place where we would land 2004-12-22

The coast in Abel Tasman National Park
The coast in Abel Tasman National Park 2004-12-23

Pinnacle Island and seals at Abel Tasman
Pinnacle Island and seals at Abel Tasman 2004-12-23

One of the clear rivers we encountered while walking Abel Tasman Coastal Track
One of the clear rivers we encountered while walking Abel Tasman Coastal Track 2004-12-23

View of the coast from the track
View of the coast from the track 2004-12-23

Jorge and I wearing our fashionable skirts, ready to paddle
Jorge and I wearing our fashionable skirts, ready to paddle 2004-12-23

Paddling in Abel Tasman
Paddling in Abel Tasman 2004-12-23

Stoping for a snack in one of the nice beaches with our guide Alex (GBR)
Stoping for a snack in one of the nice beaches with our guide Alex (GBR) 2004-12-23

Beautiful reflections in one of the rivers
Beautiful reflections in one of the rivers 2004-12-23

Late afternoon (and almost full Moon) at Abel Tasman
Late afternoon (and almost full Moon) at Abel Tasman 2004-12-23

Heading home in a water taxi after a long day in the Park
Heading home in a water taxi after a long day in the Park 2004-12-23

Playing Asshole (yes, that was the game's name) with Verena and Nicole (both SUI)
Playing Asshole (yes, that was the game's name) with Verena and Nicole (both SUI) 2004-12-23

The crystal-clear waters in the Pupu Springs, claimed to be the clearest ones in the world.
The crystal-clear waters in the Pupu Springs, claimed to be the clearest ones in the world. 2004-12-24

Jorge opening his Christmas presents
Jorge opening his Christmas presents 2004-12-25

Vic and I possessed by the Christmas Spirit
Vic and I possessed by the Christmas Spirit 2004-12-25

Vic trying to escape Jorge's tickling attacks
Vic trying to escape Jorge's tickling attacks 2004-12-25

Colorful houses in Christchurch
Colorful houses in Christchurch 2004-12-26

Strangely-shaped rocks at Castle Hill, near Arthur's Pass
Strangely-shaped rocks at Castle Hill, near Arthur's Pass 2004-12-27

A beautiful river on our way to Arthur's Pass
A beautiful river on our way to Arthur's Pass 2004-12-27

One of the typical valleys full of flowers near Arthur's Pass
One of the typical valleys full of flowers near Arthur's Pass 2004-12-27

Vic walking along Daniells Lake track
Vic walking along Daniells Lake track 2004-12-29

The river next to the track
The river next to the track 2004-12-29

Title: "Fresh wood"Location: Lake Daniells track, New ZealandCamera: Olympus C-750
Title: "Fresh wood"Location: Lake Daniells track, New ZealandCamera: Olympus C-750 2004-12-29

One of the beautiful waterfalls we encountered
One of the beautiful waterfalls we encountered 2004-12-29

A friendly bird that stayed next to us for a few minutes
A friendly bird that stayed next to us for a few minutes 2004-12-29

Relaxing after walking at the Maruia hot springs under the rain (yes, rain; I can't believe it's summer!)
Relaxing after walking at the Maruia hot springs under the rain (yes, rain; I can't believe it's summer!) 2004

Vic working at the Warners Pub on what probably was her busiest New Year's Eve
Vic working at the Warners Pub on what probably was her busiest New Year's Eve 2005-01-01

Last (English) meal cooked by Vic, before I departed Christchurch. Without a doubt, the BEST English meal I've ever
Last (English) meal cooked by Vic, before I departed Christchurch. Without a doubt, the BEST English meal I've ever

Wave-like clouds near Blenheim
Wave-like clouds near Blenheim 2005-01-03

The most Christmasy house I've seen in NZ (ironically, now that Christmas is over).
The most Christmasy house I've seen in NZ (ironically, now that Christmas is over). 2005-01-03

Ferry and water-taxi racing along Queen Charlotte sound
Ferry and water-taxi racing along Queen Charlotte sound 2005-01-04

"Telephish", at one of the resorts in along the Queen Charlotte sound
"Telephish", at one of the resorts in along the Queen Charlotte sound 2007-09-20

A beautiful waterfall I encountered walking the Queen Charlotte track
A beautiful waterfall I encountered walking the Queen Charlotte track 2007-09-20

Resolution Bay, from the QC track
Resolution Bay, from the QC track 2005-01-04

And another beautiful cove
And another beautiful cove 2005-01-04

A friendly weka waiting for any left overs from my lunch
A friendly weka waiting for any left overs from my lunch 2007-09-20

Endeavor Inlet, near my first-day destination: Furneaux Lodge
Endeavor Inlet, near my first-day destination: Furneaux Lodge 2005-01-04

A view of the Marlborough sounds from Eatwell's lookout
A view of the Marlborough sounds from Eatwell's lookout 2005-01-05

"Magic" mushrooms along the track. Placed there on purpose to make the walking more "enjoyable"?
"Magic" mushrooms along the track. Placed there on purpose to make the walking more "enjoyable"? 200

Bay of Many Coves (I just love Captain Cook names)
Bay of Many Coves (I just love Captain Cook names) 2005-01-05

Torea Bay, my final destination, after a 9.5 hour walk that I did in 6 exhausting hours to catch my water-taxi
Torea Bay, my final destination, after a 9.5 hour walk that I did in 6 exhausting hours to catch my water-taxi 2005-01-0

My van, Ataahua, on the ferry heading for Wellington. She was quite brave and didn't get seasick, despite the pouri
My van, Ataahua, on the ferry heading for Wellington. She was quite brave and didn't get seasick, despite the pouri

The ferry leaving Picton
The ferry leaving Picton 2005-01-05

One of the Global Challenge 2004 (travelling around the world) competitors just arrived in Wellington after spending 38
One of the Global Challenge 2004 (travelling around the world) competitors just arrived in Wellington after spending 38

Is that the world's longest brush or what!
Is that the world's longest brush or what! 2007-09-20

Title: Colors;Location: Wellington, New ZealandCamera: Olympus C-750
Title: Colors;Location: Wellington, New ZealandCamera: Olympus C-750 2007-09-20

Notice the "familiar" names on the Wellington's Cable-car stations
Notice the "familiar" names on the Wellington's Cable-car stations 2005-01-06

The famous cable-car, with Wellington on the background
The famous cable-car, with Wellington on the background 2005-01-06

The ferry I took arriving again in Wellington, in a wonderful summer day
The ferry I took arriving again in Wellington, in a wonderful summer day 2005-01-06

Modern art at Te Papa museum, the most fun and interesting museum I've ever visited
Modern art at Te Papa museum, the most fun and interesting museum I've ever visited 2007-09-20

More Global Challenge boats. And this time it was a true summer day.
More Global Challenge boats. And this time it was a true summer day. 2007-09-20

Wellington from... ejem... Mt. "Victoria" :)
Wellington from... ejem... Mt. "Victoria" :) 2005-01-07

Abseiling down 27 meters (notice the little people below waiting for me) for a spectacular session of caving and glow-wo
Abseiling down 27 meters (notice the little people below waiting for me) for a spectacular session of caving and glow-wo

A beautiful bridge at Kawhia Harbour
A beautiful bridge at Kawhia Harbour 2007-09-20

Sunset at Kawhia Harbour
Sunset at Kawhia Harbour 2005-01-09

The Maketu Marae at Kawhia
The Maketu Marae at Kawhia 2005-01-10

Enjoying the free hot-springs in the beach with Terry and Rebecca (both NZL)
Enjoying the free hot-springs in the beach with Terry and Rebecca (both NZL) 2005-01-10

Speeding along the beach in Terry's quad. Truly a lot of fun!
Speeding along the beach in Terry's quad. Truly a lot of fun! 2005-01-10

The unusual colors of Orakei Korako
The unusual colors of Orakei Korako 2005-01-11

Smoke and more colors in the geysers of Orakei Korako
Smoke and more colors in the geysers of Orakei Korako 2007-09-20

Doesn't it look surreal?
Doesn't it look surreal? 2007-09-20

The impressive Huka Fall, near Taupo. 100,000 liters of water per second!
The impressive Huka Fall, near Taupo. 100,000 liters of water per second! 2005-01-11

And yes, flying a glider in Lake Taupo (before the release and before doing a looping :)
And yes, flying a glider in Lake Taupo (before the release and before doing a looping :) 2005-01-12

Safely back in the ground after 48 minutes on the air (having been released at only 3,000 feet above ground level)
Safely back in the ground after 48 minutes on the air (having been released at only 3,000 feet above ground level) 2005-

The smokey craters of Craters of the Moon
The smokey craters of Craters of the Moon 2005-01-12

Sail boats at Lake Taupo at dusk
Sail boats at Lake Taupo at dusk 2005-01-12

Reddish sunset at Lake Taupo
Reddish sunset at Lake Taupo 2005-01-12

And a not least spectacular foggy sunrise
And a not least spectacular foggy sunrise 2005-01-13

Raibow at the Soda Springs, in the Tongariro National Park
Raibow at the Soda Springs, in the Tongariro National Park 2007-09-20

Colorful lava on the slopes of Mt. Ngauruhoe, in Tongariro National Park
Colorful lava on the slopes of Mt. Ngauruhoe, in Tongariro National Park 2005-01-13

At the top of Ngauruhoe, after a slippery climb, with Mt. Tongariro and Lake Taupo on the background
At the top of Ngauruhoe, after a slippery climb, with Mt. Tongariro and Lake Taupo on the background 2005-01-13

Another view from the summit, this time with Mt. Ruapehu behind (where, yes my friends, people are still skiing, depite
Another view from the summit, this time with Mt. Ruapehu behind (where, yes my friends, people are still skiing, depite

Snow inside Mt, Ngauruhoe crater
Snow inside Mt, Ngauruhoe crater 2007-09-20

And Mt. Ngauruhoe from ground level which most Lord of the Rings fans (among which I am certainly not) will recognise as
And Mt. Ngauruhoe from ground level which most Lord of the Rings fans (among which I am certainly not) will recognise as

The colorful Red Crater
The colorful Red Crater 2005-01-13

And the not least colorful Emerald Lakes
And the not least colorful Emerald Lakes 2005-01-13

Ernest Kemp sailing in Lake Taupo with Mt. Ruapehu, Mt. Ngauruhoe and Mt. Tongariro on the background
Ernest Kemp sailing in Lake Taupo with Mt. Ruapehu, Mt. Ngauruhoe and Mt. Tongariro on the background 2005-01-14

Trying luck at Taupo's Hole-in-One contest
Trying luck at Taupo's Hole-in-One contest 2007-09-20

Tittle: "Accidental Mosque"Location: Napier, New ZealandCamera: Olympus C-750
Tittle: "Accidental Mosque"Location: Napier, New ZealandCamera: Olympus C-750 2007-09-20

Sunrise from Bluff Hill lookout, in Napier
Sunrise from Bluff Hill lookout, in Napier 2007-09-20

The sun finally appearing
The sun finally appearing 2005-01-15

Art Deco in Napier, a city claimed to be the world's best representative in this architectonic style
Art Deco in Napier, a city claimed to be the world's best representative in this architectonic style 2005-01-15

More Art Deco at the Soundshell
More Art Deco at the Soundshell 2005-01-15

Colorful houses along the Marine Parade
Colorful houses along the Marine Parade 2005-01-15

Unusual sandstone shapes arriving at Mahia Peninsula
Unusual sandstone shapes arriving at Mahia Peninsula 2005-01-16

Mahia Beach, at the Mahia Peninsula
Mahia Beach, at the Mahia Peninsula 2005-01-16

Riding a funcky bike at Opotiki
Riding a funcky bike at Opotiki 2005-01-17

Lady Knox Geyser at Wai-o-Tapu
Lady Knox Geyser at Wai-o-Tapu 2005-01-19

This spectacular colors were created by, among other elements, the arsenide contained in the water, so I don't know
This spectacular colors were created by, among other elements, the arsenide contained in the water, so I don't know

A playful mud-pool at Wai-o-Tapu
A playful mud-pool at Wai-o-Tapu 2005-01-19

Riding the Agrojet, the fastest commercial jetboat in the world. 0 to 100 kpg in 4 seconds!! And yes, we were riding at
Riding the Agrojet, the fastest commercial jetboat in the world. 0 to 100 kpg in 4 seconds!! And yes, we were riding at

Eunice, Janine (both SIN), my new travel mates, and I having a beer at Rotorua
Eunice, Janine (both SIN), my new travel mates, and I having a beer at Rotorua 2005-01-19

This is what the van looked like the day before it was stolen. Quite appealing to thieves, I guess
This is what the van looked like the day before it was stolen. Quite appealing to thieves, I guess 2005-01-19

Tal (ISR), my other travel mate, making a fire (before we were told it was illegal) while Eunice and Janine watch.
Tal (ISR), my other travel mate, making a fire (before we were told it was illegal) while Eunice and Janine watch. 2005-

My van as it was found, when the police took me there.
My van as it was found, when the police took me there. 2005-01-20

Waterfall rafting. This was so much fun that I decided to include several pictures, starting with this one showing our r
Waterfall rafting. This was so much fun that I decided to include several pictures, starting with this one showing our r

And the big waterfall: 7 meters high!!! The highest commercialy raftable waterfall in the world. This is before...
And the big waterfall: 7 meters high!!! The highest commercialy raftable waterfall in the world. This is before... 2005-

...and after. Yes, we did get wet :)
...and after. Yes, we did get wet :) 2005-01-21

All of us with Joe and Cheryl, the owners of Cactus Jack backpackers, who treated us like part of their family after the
All of us with Joe and Cheryl, the owners of Cactus Jack backpackers, who treated us like part of their family after the

View of the Whangamata Harbour, at the Coromandel Peninsula
View of the Whangamata Harbour, at the Coromandel Peninsula 2005-01-23

Arriving at Tairua, also in Coromandel
Arriving at Tairua, also in Coromandel 2005-01-23

Finding a use for the Hot Water in the beach
Finding a use for the Hot Water in the beach 2005-01-23

Full Moon at Whitianga
Full Moon at Whitianga 2005-01-23

The impressive Cathedral Cove
The impressive Cathedral Cove 2005-01-24

A view of Hahei Beach
A view of Hahei Beach 2005-01-24

Jaime (ESP), Eunice, Janine and I enjoying the do-it-yourself (VERY VERY) hot springs at Hot Water Beach
Jaime (ESP), Eunice, Janine and I enjoying the do-it-yourself (VERY VERY) hot springs at Hot Water Beach 2005-01-24

At the top of Castle Rock, in Coromandel Peninsula
At the top of Castle Rock, in Coromandel Peninsula 2005-01-25

A nice sunset from the top of Mt. Eden, in Auckland
A nice sunset from the top of Mt. Eden, in Auckland 2005-01-27

And this is what Auckland looked like from Mt. Eden
And this is what Auckland looked like from Mt. Eden 2005-01-27

Even in Auckland you can't escape farm animals!
Even in Auckland you can't escape farm animals! 2005-01-28

The Sky tower, claimed to be the highest building in the Southern Hemisphere, at night
The Sky tower, claimed to be the highest building in the Southern Hemisphere, at night 2005-01-28

Michael, the Swiss guy that bought my van, and I the day we sealed the deal.
Michael, the Swiss guy that bought my van, and I the day we sealed the deal. 2005-01-29

Auckland from Devonport
Auckland from Devonport 2005-01-29

View of Devonport with the Rangitoto volcano on the background
View of Devonport with the Rangitoto volcano on the background 2005-01-29

Two ex-Americas Cup boats racing for tourists in Auckland
Two ex-Americas Cup boats racing for tourists in Auckland 2005-01-29

Leigh (USA), Rikako (JAP) and Carly (CAN) on Pog Mohones, during my last night in Auckland
Leigh (USA), Rikako (JAP) and Carly (CAN) on Pog Mohones, during my last night in Auckland 2005-01-29

Leaving the Southern Hemisphere after 11 months!!! Good bye!
Leaving the Southern Hemisphere after 11 months!!! Good bye! 2005-01-30

The unique Sydney's Opera House
The unique Sydney's Opera House 2004-08-26

Dolphins hunting off the coast of Manly, my favorite place in Sydney
Dolphins hunting off the coast of Manly, my favorite place in Sydney 2004-08-26

A big reptile at Manly (sorry, no idea what type it is)
A big reptile at Manly (sorry, no idea what type it is) 2004-08-26

Sunset at Harbour Bridge returning to Sydney on the ferry
Sunset at Harbour Bridge returning to Sydney on the ferry 2004-08-26

An unusual sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock), with the rainbow on one side
An unusual sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock), with the rainbow on one side 2004-08-28

This cave in Uluru has the unfortunate name (for those that speak Spanish) of "Mala Puta" and has special sign
This cave in Uluru has the unfortunate name (for those that speak Spanish) of "Mala Puta" and has special sign

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06 2007-09-20

And more strange caves together with the rare desert flowers that the recent rain produced
And more strange caves together with the rare desert flowers that the recent rain produced 2007-09-20

And the classical picture: Uluru at sunset
And the classical picture: Uluru at sunset 2004-08-30

Full Moon on a beautiful sunset at Ayers Rock
Full Moon on a beautiful sunset at Ayers Rock 2007-09-20

And the other view of the sunset
And the other view of the sunset 2007-09-20

A digital zoom picture of the Full Moon. Not bad for a my small Olympus.
A digital zoom picture of the Full Moon. Not bad for a my small Olympus. 2004-08-29

Doing the Walk of Winds at the Olgas (near Uluru) with Sara (GBR), Caz (AUS), Claire (AUS) and the Irish guys
Doing the Walk of Winds at the Olgas (near Uluru) with Sara (GBR), Caz (AUS), Claire (AUS) and the Irish guys 2007-09-20

One of the incredible dome-shaped mountains in the Olgas
One of the incredible dome-shaped mountains in the Olgas 2007-09-20

What's an Australian trip without Kangaroos?
What's an Australian trip without Kangaroos? 2007-09-20

A nice view of the redness of Kings Canyon
A nice view of the redness of Kings Canyon 2007-09-20

More desert flowers, this time at Kings Canyon
More desert flowers, this time at Kings Canyon 2007-09-20

My favorite view of Kings Canyon with the vertical walls behind me
My favorite view of Kings Canyon with the vertical walls behind me 2004-08-31

A beautiful flower in one of the streets of Alice Springs
A beautiful flower in one of the streets of Alice Springs 2007-09-20

An Inland Taipan, the most venomous snake in the world, eating its prey
An Inland Taipan, the most venomous snake in the world, eating its prey 2004-09-01

This python seemed to like me a lot more than I would have want her to
This python seemed to like me a lot more than I would have want her to 2004-09-01

The vertical gap of Standley Chasm, on the West McDonnell range
The vertical gap of Standley Chasm, on the West McDonnell range 2007-09-20

Beautiful rock formations at Ormiston Gorge, also in the West McDonnell
Beautiful rock formations at Ormiston Gorge, also in the West McDonnell 2007-09-20

Blue, red, green and white (McDonnalds Range, Australia); Olympus C-750
Blue, red, green and white (McDonnalds Range, Australia); Olympus C-750 2007-09-20

The incredible mix of colors at the Ochre Pits, where Aboriginals extracted pigments to do their paintings
The incredible mix of colors at the Ochre Pits, where Aboriginals extracted pigments to do their paintings 2004-09-02

Aboriginal kids parading on the Alice Springs festivities
Aboriginal kids parading on the Alice Springs festivities 2004-09-03

Darwin and Fannie Bay from the air
Darwin and Fannie Bay from the air 2004-09-04

Aboriginals playing their music at the Mindil Beach Market in Darwin
Aboriginals playing their music at the Mindil Beach Market in Darwin 2004-09-05

Salt water crocodiles and the most venomous animal in the world: the box jellyfish. Certainly Darwin beaches are not the
Salt water crocodiles and the most venomous animal in the world: the box jellyfish. Certainly Darwin beaches are not the

TITLE: Light starsLOCATION: Darwin, AustraliaCAMERA: Olympus C-750
TITLE: Light starsLOCATION: Darwin, AustraliaCAMERA: Olympus C-750 2004-09-05

Huge bats hanging from trees near Wangi Falls, at Litchfield National Park
Huge bats hanging from trees near Wangi Falls, at Litchfield National Park 2007-09-20

A guanna and I relaxing at Buley Rockhole, also in Litchfield National Park
A guanna and I relaxing at Buley Rockhole, also in Litchfield National Park 2004-09-07

A huge Cathedral termite mound in Litchfield National Park
A huge Cathedral termite mound in Litchfield National Park 2007-09-20

And across the road, this sort of grave-yard formed by Magnetic termites
And across the road, this sort of grave-yard formed by Magnetic termites 2004-09-07

Feeding a cute wallabie (small kangaroo) near Katherine Gorge.
Feeding a cute wallabie (small kangaroo) near Katherine Gorge. 2004-09-08

Canoeing at the spectacular Katherine Gorge with Martina (GER)
Canoeing at the spectacular Katherine Gorge with Martina (GER) 2007-09-20

Trying to survive Matt's (our guide) rough driving skills. From left to right: Bridget (only half body, AUS), Dean
Trying to survive Matt's (our guide) rough driving skills. From left to right: Bridget (only half body, AUS), Dean

Crossing crocodile-infested Jim Jim Creek (on the way back I did it on the top of the car and was the worst moment of th
Crossing crocodile-infested Jim Jim Creek (on the way back I did it on the top of the car and was the worst moment of th

Enjoying (but not being able to swim because of the "crocs") the spectacular Twin Falls, in Kakadu National Pa
Enjoying (but not being able to swim because of the "crocs") the spectacular Twin Falls, in Kakadu National Pa

The whole group (with Matt next to me and Peter, GBR, on the far right) ready to walk to Jim Jim Falls. And yes, depite
The whole group (with Matt next to me and Peter, GBR, on the far right) ready to walk to Jim Jim Falls. And yes, depite

Kaleidoscope (Kakadu National Park, Australia); Olympus C-750
Kaleidoscope (Kakadu National Park, Australia); Olympus C-750 2004-09-09

6/9/06
06 2004-09-09

where Aboriginals extracted pigments to do their paintings
where Aboriginals extracted pigments to do their paintings 2007-09-20

Matt holding a large Cane Toad, introduced from South America and now one of the main dangers for local animals
Matt holding a large Cane Toad, introduced from South America and now one of the main dangers for local animals 2007-09-

Sunrise at Sandy Creek Billabong
Sunrise at Sandy Creek Billabong 2007-09-20

Aboriginal painting of a Wallabie in Ubirr Rock, Kakadu
Aboriginal painting of a Wallabie in Ubirr Rock, Kakadu 2004-09-11

Cocodrilo Jose on the top of Ubirr Rock
Cocodrilo Jose on the top of Ubirr Rock 2004-09-11

Salt water crocodile warming up on the shores of Mary River
Salt water crocodile warming up on the shores of Mary River 2004-09-11

Darwin beaches are not the best place to go swiming
Darwin beaches are not the best place to go swiming 2004-09-13

A spectacular jumping crocodile on Adelaine river
A spectacular jumping crocodile on Adelaine river 2007-09-20

And finally kitesurfing!! Even though the conditions were quite rough at Yorkeys Knob (gusting winds of up to 30 knots),
And finally kitesurfing!! Even though the conditions were quite rough at Yorkeys Knob (gusting winds of up to 30 knots),

Incredible sand sculpturing in Cairns
Incredible sand sculpturing in Cairns 2004-09-18

A view of Port Douglas' 4-mile beach. But despite its length, you were only allowed to swim in a 50m-long area.
A view of Port Douglas' 4-mile beach. But despite its length, you were only allowed to swim in a 50m-long area. 200

Introducing "Independenza" (or Priscilla, how I like to call her) and Matt, his previous owner. This is my wic
Introducing "Independenza" (or Priscilla, how I like to call her) and Matt, his previous owner. This is my wic

A view of Port Douglas, this time from our low-altitude flight to Cooktown
A view of Port Douglas, this time from our low-altitude flight to Cooktown 2004-09-21

And this is what part of the famous Australian Barrier Reef looks from the air
And this is what part of the famous Australian Barrier Reef looks from the air 2004-09-21

A big school of trevallies at Ribbon Reef 10. You will be seeing a lot of fish pictures, as I'm very excited about
A big school of trevallies at Ribbon Reef 10. You will be seeing a lot of fish pictures, as I'm very excited about

Two diagonal-banded sweetlips
Two diagonal-banded sweetlips 2004-09-23

Swiming, Osprey Reef, Australia (Olympus C-750)
Swiming, Osprey Reef, Australia (Olympus C-750) 2004-09-23

I just loved this fish. It kept swiming at less than a meter from me.
I just loved this fish. It kept swiming at less than a meter from me. 2004-09-23

Blackspotted puffer fish, the one that inflates when disturbed
Blackspotted puffer fish, the one that inflates when disturbed 2004-09-23

A grey shark (and its remora) at North Horn, in the famous Osprey Reef
A grey shark (and its remora) at North Horn, in the famous Osprey Reef 2004-09-24

A white-tip shark at the same location
A white-tip shark at the same location 2004-09-24

More grey sharks. We did see quite a few of them, but less than we expected
More grey sharks. We did see quite a few of them, but less than we expected 2004-09-24

A white-tip shark swiming near me
A white-tip shark swiming near me 2004-09-24

A group of white-tip and grey sharks swiming around us
A group of white-tip and grey sharks swiming around us 2004-09-24

Giant (~1.4 m long) potato cod at North Horn
Giant (~1.4 m long) potato cod at North Horn 2004-09-24

I did it on the top of the car and was the worst moment of the trip)
I did it on the top of the car and was the worst moment of the trip) 2004-09-24

And this is what Osprey Reef looks like from above
And this is what Osprey Reef looks like from above 2004-09-25

Clown trigger-fish, a very uncommon fish
Clown trigger-fish, a very uncommon fish 2004-09-25

One of the spectacular 8 manta rays (around 2.5m wide) that we saw at Admiralty, Osprey Reef, swiming in a perfect line
One of the spectacular 8 manta rays (around 2.5m wide) that we saw at Admiralty, Osprey Reef, swiming in a perfect line

Just to give you an idea of the amount of fish and coral we saw down there
Just to give you an idea of the amount of fish and coral we saw down there 2004-09-25

Nop, it's not Nemo, but this clown fish is a close relative
Nop, it's not Nemo, but this clown fish is a close relative 2004-09-25

Beautiful corals at Shio's Wall
Beautiful corals at Shio's Wall 2004-09-25

My buddy Bobbie swiming under some coral formations at the spectacular vertical wall (you could not see the bottom) of S
My buddy Bobbie swiming under some coral formations at the spectacular vertical wall (you could not see the bottom) of S

And that's me, also "flying" next to Shio's Wall
And that's me, also "flying" next to Shio's Wall 2004-09-25

A mix of many types of coral
A mix of many types of coral 2004-09-25

Our advanced course team: Jon (GBR, instructor), me, Conny (USA) and Bobbie (USA)
Our advanced course team: Jon (GBR, instructor), me, Conny (USA) and Bobbie (USA) 2004-09-26

One of the hundreds of jelly fish we tried to avoid at Clam Gardens, Ribbon Reef 3
One of the hundreds of jelly fish we tried to avoid at Clam Gardens, Ribbon Reef 3 2004-09-26

A colorful nuddibranch. And unlike the manta rays, this was quite small (less than 3 cm.)
A colorful nuddibranch. And unlike the manta rays, this was quite small (less than 3 cm.) 2004-09-26

And this is what tuna looks like when it's not in a can
And this is what tuna looks like when it's not in a can 2004-09-26

A huge school of yellow fishes fighting the current (sorry, I don't know what they are)
A huge school of yellow fishes fighting the current (sorry, I don't know what they are) 2004-09-26

This beautiful spotted cod looked brown before I used the flash
This beautiful spotted cod looked brown before I used the flash 2004-09-26

And one of the stars of our dives, the turtle we saw at Steve's Dommie
And one of the stars of our dives, the turtle we saw at Steve's Dommie 2004-09-26

Giant clam. Some of them can be a meter big.
Giant clam. Some of them can be a meter big. 2004-09-26

A bunch of different clown fish on top of Steve's Dommie
A bunch of different clown fish on top of Steve's Dommie 2004-09-26

The whole group at Nimrod Explorer. From left to right and top to bottom: Connie (USA), Paul (AUS), Gayle (AUS), Bridget
The whole group at Nimrod Explorer. From left to right and top to bottom: Connie (USA), Paul (AUS), Gayle (AUS), Bridget

Spectacular curtain fig near Yungaburra
Spectacular curtain fig near Yungaburra 2004-09-29

A spectacular jumping crocodile on Adelaine river
A spectacular jumping crocodile on Adelaine river 2004-09-29

And finally kitesurfing!! Even though the conditions were quite rough at Yorkeys Knob (gusting winds of up to 30 knots)
And finally kitesurfing!! Even though the conditions were quite rough at Yorkeys Knob (gusting winds of up to 30 knots)

those were some of the best 4 hours I've spent in the water
those were some of the best 4 hours I've spent in the water 2004-09-29

Incredible sand sculpturing in Cairns
Incredible sand sculpturing in Cairns 2004-09-30

A nice view of Townsville and Magnetic Island from Castle Hill
A nice view of Townsville and Magnetic Island from Castle Hill 2004-10-01

A beautiful flower at Magnetic Island
A beautiful flower at Magnetic Island 2004-09-30

The typical "stoney" coast of Magnetic Island
The typical "stoney" coast of Magnetic Island 2004-10-02

how I like to call her) and Matt
how I like to call her) and Matt 2004-10-03

And the solitary beach of Arthur Bay
And the solitary beach of Arthur Bay 2004-10-03

They sure know what you should and shouldn't wear when renting a motor-bike at Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island
They sure know what you should and shouldn't wear when renting a motor-bike at Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island 2004-

School of big barracuda near the Yongala wreck, claimed to be one of Australia's best dives
School of big barracuda near the Yongala wreck, claimed to be one of Australia's best dives 2004-10-04

A huge Teira batfish at the Yongala wreck
A huge Teira batfish at the Yongala wreck 2004-10-04

A spectacular 2.5 m long Marble ray
A spectacular 2.5 m long Marble ray 2004-10-04

A rare unicorn fish
A rare unicorn fish 2004-10-04

And a beautiful angelfish
And a beautiful angelfish 2004-10-04

One of the 3 friendly turtles we encountered at the Yongala wreck
One of the 3 friendly turtles we encountered at the Yongala wreck 2004-10-04

Mummy wallabie and her little baby, at Billabong Sanctuary
Mummy wallabie and her little baby, at Billabong Sanctuary 2004-10-06

You cannot come to Australia and not have one of these. I dedicate it to my father, who's been telling me he'd
You cannot come to Australia and not have one of these. I dedicate it to my father, who's been telling me he'd

And this lazy girls is a wombat, an animal I had never heard of who turner out to be the closest relative to a koala (al
And this lazy girls is a wombat, an animal I had never heard of who turner out to be the closest relative to a koala (al

And more spectacular jumping crocodiles, this time at the Billabong Sanctuary
And more spectacular jumping crocodiles, this time at the Billabong Sanctuary 2007-09-20

Bat city. Arrive early if you want to get a good branch
Bat city. Arrive early if you want to get a good branch 2004-10-06

The spectacular mix of colors at Whitehaven beach, in the Whitsundays
The spectacular mix of colors at Whitehaven beach, in the Whitsundays 2004-10-08

Sand waves (Whitehaven Beach, Australia); Olympus C-750
Sand waves (Whitehaven Beach, Australia); Olympus C-750 2004-10-08

Acrobat seagull, Whitsundays, Australia (Olympus C-750)
Acrobat seagull, Whitsundays, Australia (Olympus C-750) 2004-10-08

One of the angel fish we found snorkelling at the Pitstop, in Border Island
One of the angel fish we found snorkelling at the Pitstop, in Border Island 2004-10-08

A nice pink parrot-fish
A nice pink parrot-fish 2004-10-08

And a colorful green one.
And a colorful green one. 2004-10-08

5/7/05
05 2004-10-08

One of the 3 cute turtles we met snorkeling at Langford Reef, near Hayman Island
One of the 3 cute turtles we met snorkeling at Langford Reef, near Hayman Island 2004-10-09

Some of my companions at Enid: Kathy (FRA, laying down), Shane (GBR), Rhonda (AUS), Tracey (GBR), Rene (SUI) and me at t
Some of my companions at Enid: Kathy (FRA, laying down), Shane (GBR), Rhonda (AUS), Tracey (GBR), Rene (SUI) and me at t

A green-tree snake next to my flip-flops at the Wheel of Fire water-fall. When I took the picture I didn't know it
A green-tree snake next to my flip-flops at the Wheel of Fire water-fall. When I took the picture I didn't know it

A kookaburra, one of the most typical birds in Australia and a close relative to the king fisher.
A kookaburra, one of the most typical birds in Australia and a close relative to the king fisher. 2004-10-11

The freightening giant Australian fly. Just kidding, I was just playing with playing with the macro capabilities of my c
The freightening giant Australian fly. Just kidding, I was just playing with playing with the macro capabilities of my c

Feeling a little tired at the wrong moment :)
Feeling a little tired at the wrong moment :) 2004-10-13

And just when I thought it was finally safe to go swiming...
And just when I thought it was finally safe to go swiming... 2004-10-14

Mummy and kid possum watching me from the roof of the men toilet at Mon Repose turtle center
Mummy and kid possum watching me from the roof of the men toilet at Mon Repose turtle center 2004-10-14

22/10/05
05 2004-10-14

A nice sunset near Burnett River Bridge, at Bundaberg
A nice sunset near Burnett River Bridge, at Bundaberg 2004-10-14

A whale "mom" playing with her tail
A whale "mom" playing with her tail 2004-10-16

And her baby, jumping out of the water
And her baby, jumping out of the water 2004-10-16

Waiting for the ferry to Fraser Island
Waiting for the ferry to Fraser Island 2004-10-18

The spectacular Lake McKenzie at Fraser Island
The spectacular Lake McKenzie at Fraser Island 2004-10-18

Despite being famous for being the largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island has this incredible rain forests
Despite being famous for being the largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island has this incredible rain forests 2004

More blue-water lakes, this time lake Birrabeen
More blue-water lakes, this time lake Birrabeen 2004-10-18

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 06:48:21
Tue, 19 Oct 2004 06:48:21 2004-10-19

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 07:32:46
Tue, 19 Oct 2004 07:32:46 2004-10-19

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 09:06:07
Tue, 19 Oct 2004 09:06:07 2004-10-19

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 12:26:52
Tue, 19 Oct 2004 12:26:52 2004-10-19

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 16:09:45
Tue, 19 Oct 2004 16:09:45 2004-10-19

Wed, 20 Oct 2004 05:42:34
Wed, 20 Oct 2004 05:42:34 2004-10-20

Wed, 20 Oct 2004 06:59:39
Wed, 20 Oct 2004 06:59:39 2004-10-20

Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:54:21
Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:54:21 2004-10-20

Wed, 20 Oct 2004 13:06:14
Wed, 20 Oct 2004 13:06:14 2004-10-20

Thu, 21 Oct 2004 12:45:40
Thu, 21 Oct 2004 12:45:40 2004-10-21

Thu, 21 Oct 2004 15:22:45
Thu, 21 Oct 2004 15:22:45 2004-10-21

Thu, 21 Oct 2004 15:27:46
Thu, 21 Oct 2004 15:27:46 2004-10-21

Thu, 21 Oct 2004 17:24:36
Thu, 21 Oct 2004 17:24:36 2004-10-21

Fri, 22 Oct 2004 05:12:47
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 05:12:47 2004-10-22

Fri, 22 Oct 2004 07:41:46
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 07:41:46 2004-10-22

Fri, 22 Oct 2004 09:23:08
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 09:23:08 2004-10-22

Fri, 22 Oct 2004 11:13:51
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 11:13:51 2004-10-22

Fri, 22 Oct 2004 15:40:41
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 15:40:41 2004-10-22

Sat, 23 Oct 2004 14:18:47
Sat, 23 Oct 2004 14:18:47 2004-10-23

Sat, 23 Oct 2004 17:49:22
Sat, 23 Oct 2004 17:49:22 2004-10-23

Sat, 23 Oct 2004 18:55:31
Sat, 23 Oct 2004 18:55:31 2004-10-23

Sun, 24 Oct 2004 09:56:56
Sun, 24 Oct 2004 09:56:56 2004-10-24

Sun, 24 Oct 2004 10:59:30
Sun, 24 Oct 2004 10:59:30 2004-10-24

Sun, 24 Oct 2004 15:19:23
Sun, 24 Oct 2004 15:19:23 2004-10-24

Sun, 24 Oct 2004 16:48:01
Sun, 24 Oct 2004 16:48:01 2004-10-24

Tue, 26 Oct 2004 05:01:00
Tue, 26 Oct 2004 05:01:00 2004-10-26

Tue, 26 Oct 2004 07:47:45
Tue, 26 Oct 2004 07:47:45 2004-10-26

Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:33:13
Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:33:13 2004-10-27

Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:45:32
Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:45:32 2004-10-27

Wed, 27 Oct 2004 10:54:27
Wed, 27 Oct 2004 10:54:27 2004-10-27

Wed, 27 Oct 2004 11:14:34
Wed, 27 Oct 2004 11:14:34 2004-10-27

Thu, 28 Oct 2004 23:02:00
Thu, 28 Oct 2004 23:02:00 2004-10-28

Fri, 29 Oct 2004 10:59:11
Fri, 29 Oct 2004 10:59:11 2004-10-29

Fri, 29 Oct 2004 12:04:20
Fri, 29 Oct 2004 12:04:20 2004-10-29

Fri, 29 Oct 2004 12:24:56
Fri, 29 Oct 2004 12:24:56 2004-10-29

Fri, 29 Oct 2004 22:42:09
Fri, 29 Oct 2004 22:42:09 2004-10-29

Sat, 30 Oct 2004 14:51:37
Sat, 30 Oct 2004 14:51:37 2004-10-30

Sat, 30 Oct 2004 14:47:33
Sat, 30 Oct 2004 14:47:33 2004-10-30

Sat, 30 Oct 2004 15:02:31
Sat, 30 Oct 2004 15:02:31 2004-10-30

Sun, 31 Oct 2004 20:56:13
Sun, 31 Oct 2004 20:56:13 2004-10-31

Tue, 02 Nov 2004 00:05:19
Tue, 02 Nov 2004 00:05:19 2004-11-02

Tue, 02 Nov 2004 19:23:14
Tue, 02 Nov 2004 19:23:14 2004-11-02

Thu, 04 Nov 2004 16:54:34
Thu, 04 Nov 2004 16:54:34 2004-11-04

Thu, 04 Nov 2004 17:20:56
Thu, 04 Nov 2004 17:20:56 2004-11-04

Fri, 05 Nov 2004 13:26:23
Fri, 05 Nov 2004 13:26:23 2004-11-05

Fri, 05 Nov 2004 13:45:52
Fri, 05 Nov 2004 13:45:52 2004-11-05

Sat, 06 Nov 2004 15:51:06
Sat, 06 Nov 2004 15:51:06 2004-11-06

Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:23:20
Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:23:20 2004-11-05

Fri, 05 Nov 2004 17:35:20
Fri, 05 Nov 2004 17:35:20 2004-11-05

Fri, 05 Nov 2004 21:07:18
Fri, 05 Nov 2004 21:07:18 2004-11-05

Sat, 06 Nov 2004 10:24:40
Sat, 06 Nov 2004 10:24:40 2004-11-06

Sat, 06 Nov 2004 13:48:52
Sat, 06 Nov 2004 13:48:52 2004-11-06

Sat, 06 Nov 2004 15:52:15
Sat, 06 Nov 2004 15:52:15 2004-11-06

Sat, 06 Nov 2004 17:57:33
Sat, 06 Nov 2004 17:57:33 2004-11-06

Sun, 07 Nov 2004 13:30:02
Sun, 07 Nov 2004 13:30:02 2004-11-07

Sun, 07 Nov 2004 15:35:22
Sun, 07 Nov 2004 15:35:22 2004-11-07

this time at the Billabong Sanctuary
this time at the Billabong Sanctuary 2004-11-10

Wed, 10 Nov 2004 19:23:02
Wed, 10 Nov 2004 19:23:02 2004-11-10

Thu, 11 Nov 2004 11:16:32
Thu, 11 Nov 2004 11:16:32 2004-11-11

Thu, 11 Nov 2004 15:49:01
Thu, 11 Nov 2004 15:49:01 2004-11-11

Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:27:00
Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:27:00 2004-11-12

Fri, 12 Nov 2004 13:15:43
Fri, 12 Nov 2004 13:15:43 2004-11-12

An acrobat seagull waiting for the leftovers from our lunch
An acrobat seagull waiting for the leftovers from our lunch 2004-11-12

Fri, 12 Nov 2004 13:45:51
Fri, 12 Nov 2004 13:45:51 2004-11-12

Sat, 13 Nov 2004 12:09:10
Sat, 13 Nov 2004 12:09:10 2004-11-13

Sat, 13 Nov 2004 12:34:57
Sat, 13 Nov 2004 12:34:57 2004-11-13

Sat, 13 Nov 2004 17:26:51
Sat, 13 Nov 2004 17:26:51 2004-11-13

Rainbow Bridge, Melbourne, Australia (Olympus C-750)
Rainbow Bridge, Melbourne, Australia (Olympus C-750) 2004-11-13

Sun, 14 Nov 2004 12:28:59
Sun, 14 Nov 2004 12:28:59 2004-11-14

Sun, 14 Nov 2004 12:48:03
Sun, 14 Nov 2004 12:48:03 2004-11-14

near Hayman Island
near Hayman Island 2004-11-14

Sun, 14 Nov 2004 17:25:25
Sun, 14 Nov 2004 17:25:25 2004-11-14

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 14:26:15
Mon, 15 Nov 2004 14:26:15 2004-11-15

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 14:48:01
Mon, 15 Nov 2004 14:48:01 2004-11-15

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 18:02:27
Mon, 15 Nov 2004 18:02:27 2004-11-15

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 19:20:41
Mon, 15 Nov 2004 19:20:41 2004-11-15

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 09:27:58
Tue, 16 Nov 2004 09:27:58 2004-11-16

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 11:03:04
Tue, 16 Nov 2004 11:03:04 2004-11-16

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 11:54:57
Tue, 16 Nov 2004 11:54:57 2004-11-16

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:43:06
Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:43:06 2004-11-16

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 13:06:14
Tue, 16 Nov 2004 13:06:14 2004-11-16

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 16:25:48
Tue, 16 Nov 2004 16:25:48 2004-11-16

Wed, 17 Nov 2004 08:53:39
Wed, 17 Nov 2004 08:53:39 2004-11-17

Wed, 17 Nov 2004 10:19:04
Wed, 17 Nov 2004 10:19:04 2004-11-17

Wed, 17 Nov 2004 10:48:05
Wed, 17 Nov 2004 10:48:05 2004-11-17

Wed, 17 Nov 2004 14:11:20
Wed, 17 Nov 2004 14:11:20 2004-11-17

And just when I thought it was finally safe to go swiming...
And just when I thought it was finally safe to go swiming... 2004-11-18

Thu, 18 Nov 2004 18:21:50
Thu, 18 Nov 2004 18:21:50 2004-11-18

Don't forget to bring close shoes when you visit the Bundaberg Rum destillery or your flip-flops (or thongs
Don't forget to bring close shoes when you visit the Bundaberg Rum destillery or your flip-flops (or thongs 2004-11

Thu, 18 Nov 2004 20:38:50
Thu, 18 Nov 2004 20:38:50 2004-11-18

Thu, 18 Nov 2004 20:53:52
Thu, 18 Nov 2004 20:53:52 2004-11-18

Fri, 19 Nov 2004 14:18:30
Fri, 19 Nov 2004 14:18:30 2004-11-19

Fri, 19 Nov 2004 16:19:24
Fri, 19 Nov 2004 16:19:24 2004-11-19

Fri, 19 Nov 2004 16:45:02
Fri, 19 Nov 2004 16:45:02 2004-11-19

Sun, 21 Nov 2004 10:20:28
Sun, 21 Nov 2004 10:20:28 2004-11-21

Sun, 21 Nov 2004 13:40:39
Sun, 21 Nov 2004 13:40:39 2004-11-21

Sun, 21 Nov 2004 13:53:07
Sun, 21 Nov 2004 13:53:07 2004-11-21

Sun, 21 Nov 2004 15:55:22
Sun, 21 Nov 2004 15:55:22 2004-11-21

Sun, 21 Nov 2004 19:54:53
Sun, 21 Nov 2004 19:54:53 2004-11-21

Sun, 21 Nov 2004 19:59:01
Sun, 21 Nov 2004 19:59:01 2004-11-21

Sun, 21 Nov 2004 21:04:58
Sun, 21 Nov 2004 21:04:58 2004-11-21

Mystic sunset, Easter Island, Chile
Mystic sunset, Easter Island, Chile 2004-07-31

What best way to really appreciate a tropical paradise than going skiing the day before? Well, that's exactly what
What best way to really appreciate a tropical paradise than going skiing the day before? Well, that's exactly what

Hanga Roa cove and the Ahu Tahira moai at Easter Island
Hanga Roa cove and the Ahu Tahira moai at Easter Island 2004-07-31

The Anakena beach (the best one in the island) and the Ahu Nau Nau moais
The Anakena beach (the best one in the island) and the Ahu Nau Nau moais 2004-08-01

Telling a secret to one of the moais at Rano Raraku, my favorite site in the island and the quarry where all moais where
Telling a secret to one of the moais at Rano Raraku, my favorite site in the island and the quarry where all moais where

Other moais at the Rano Raraku volcano
Other moais at the Rano Raraku volcano 2004-08-03

Petroglyphs at the ancient village of Orongo, and the Motu Nui, Motu Iti and Motu Kao Kao islands on the background
Petroglyphs at the ancient village of Orongo, and the Motu Nui, Motu Iti and Motu Kao Kao islands on the background 2004

Rainbow over the Rano Kau crater
Rainbow over the Rano Kau crater 2004-08-02

Starting my dirt motor-bike journey (truly a fun experience) around the island
Starting my dirt motor-bike journey (truly a fun experience) around the island 2004-08-03

The spectacular blue clear waters around the island
The spectacular blue clear waters around the island 2004-08-03

The Ahu Ko Te Riku moai, restored to its original state
The Ahu Ko Te Riku moai, restored to its original state 2004-08-03

Some of the hazards of driving in the island
Some of the hazards of driving in the island 2004-08-03

The largest group of standing moais, at Ahu Tongariki
The largest group of standing moais, at Ahu Tongariki 2004-08-03

Polynesian dancers at the Kopakabana restaurant
Polynesian dancers at the Kopakabana restaurant 2004-08-03

Another spectacular sunset at Hanga Roa (you may be tired of them, but not me :)
Another spectacular sunset at Hanga Roa (you may be tired of them, but not me :) 2004-08-04

The beach near my lodge, at Moorea, French Polynesia
The beach near my lodge, at Moorea, French Polynesia 2004-08-06

Feeding black-tip sharks. Believe it or not, we were swiming 1 meter from these guys while they enjoyed their early morn
Feeding black-tip sharks. Believe it or not, we were swiming 1 meter from these guys while they enjoyed their early morn

One of the incredible friendly sting rays at Moorea. Or what probably inspired George Lucas to design the "bad guys
One of the incredible friendly sting rays at Moorea. Or what probably inspired George Lucas to design the "bad guys

Playing and feeding the sting rays with the hand. A truly unique experience!
Playing and feeding the sting rays with the hand. A truly unique experience! 2004-08-07

A view of the lagoon at the north of Moorea
A view of the lagoon at the north of Moorea 2004-08-06

Marine turtle, one of the incredible animals I saw diving in Moorea (this picture was taken by our guide)
Marine turtle, one of the incredible animals I saw diving in Moorea (this picture was taken by our guide) 2004-05-06

Lemon shark, the biggest (3 m) and most spectacular type of shark we encountered (again, a picture taken by our guide)
Lemon shark, the biggest (3 m) and most spectacular type of shark we encountered (again, a picture taken by our guide) 2

Whale-watching off the coast of Moorea
Whale-watching off the coast of Moorea 2004-08-09

One of the whales jumping out of the water
One of the whales jumping out of the water 2004-08-09

Sunset at Moorea Camping (my lodging)
Sunset at Moorea Camping (my lodging) 2004-08-08

Banana trees in Moorea
Banana trees in Moorea 2004-08-10

Papaya trees and the Mauaroa mountain
Papaya trees and the Mauaroa mountain 2004-08-10

The spectacular Opunahu bay
The spectacular Opunahu bay 2004-08-10

And its not least impressive sister, Cook Bay. Both in Northern Moorea
And its not least impressive sister, Cook Bay. Both in Northern Moorea 2004-08-10

Another view of Cook Bay and Mt. Rotui
Another view of Cook Bay and Mt. Rotui 2004-08-10

I could not get used to the incredible colors of the water. This, again, is Cook Bay
I could not get used to the incredible colors of the water. This, again, is Cook Bay 2004-08-10

The Ia Ora hotel and the lagoon in Northern Moorea
The Ia Ora hotel and the lagoon in Northern Moorea 2004-08-10

I spent 18 hours in this brand-new-looking ship, the Vaeanu, traveling from Tahiti to Bora Bora
I spent 18 hours in this brand-new-looking ship, the Vaeanu, traveling from Tahiti to Bora Bora 2004-08-11

Sunset on the Vaeanu, just departed from Tahiti (on the background)
Sunset on the Vaeanu, just departed from Tahiti (on the background) 2004-08-11

Sunrise from the back of the ship. You can see Huahine on the background
Sunrise from the back of the ship. You can see Huahine on the background 2004-08-12

A sailboat going from Tahaa to Raiatea at sunrise
A sailboat going from Tahaa to Raiatea at sunrise 2004-08-12

It's impossible to count all the possible tones of blue that the water has over here
It's impossible to count all the possible tones of blue that the water has over here 2004-08-12

Kite-surfers at Pointe Matira, in Bora Bora. Unfortunately, all I could do was watch, since they didn't rent gear.
Kite-surfers at Pointe Matira, in Bora Bora. Unfortunately, all I could do was watch, since they didn't rent gear.

A post-card view in Matira Beach, Bora Bora
A post-card view in Matira Beach, Bora Bora 2004-08-13

Eastern side of Bora Bora
Eastern side of Bora Bora 2004-08-13

Povai Bay and Mt. Otemanu
Povai Bay and Mt. Otemanu 2004-08-13

Bicycling around the Bora Bora (the only affordable way to travel in this island)
Bicycling around the Bora Bora (the only affordable way to travel in this island) 2004-08-13

The incredible shape of Mt. Otemanu from the lagoon
The incredible shape of Mt. Otemanu from the lagoon 2004-08-14

Traveling to Huahine again at the Vaeanu, this time without a cabin
Traveling to Huahine again at the Vaeanu, this time without a cabin 2004-08-15

Flowers at the Fare beach, in Huahine (my favorite island)
Flowers at the Fare beach, in Huahine (my favorite island) 2004-08-15

Palm trees on Huahine Nui (the big island)
Palm trees on Huahine Nui (the big island) 2007-09-20

More spectacular colors, at the south of Huahine Iti (the small island)
More spectacular colors, at the south of Huahine Iti (the small island) 2004-08-16

I don't think the water can be any more transparent. This picture was taken from the bridge connecting both island
I don't think the water can be any more transparent. This picture was taken from the bridge connecting both island

Dusk departure, Huahine, French Polynesia
Dusk departure, Huahine, French Polynesia 2007-09-20

Title: 1, 2, 3, jump!!Location: Huahine, French PolynesiaCamera: Olympus C-750
Title: 1, 2, 3, jump!!Location: Huahine, French PolynesiaCamera: Olympus C-750 2007-09-20

Feeding the sacred eels, the largests ones I've seen in my life.
Feeding the sacred eels, the largests ones I've seen in my life. 2007-09-20

A closer look of one of the eels.
A closer look of one of the eels. 2004-08-18

Little kids in on of the schools
Little kids in on of the schools 2004-08-19

The Huahine lagoon from a black-pearl farm
The Huahine lagoon from a black-pearl farm 2007-09-20

10/4/06
06 2004-08-18

Yeap, it looks touristry, but having lunch inside the water, in a deserted beach, with hundreds of fishes swiming around
Yeap, it looks touristry, but having lunch inside the water, in a deserted beach, with hundreds of fishes swiming around

One of the typical outrigger canoes (for tourists, of course)
One of the typical outrigger canoes (for tourists, of course) 2004-08-18

Sunset at Fare, with some competition-size outrigger canoes
Sunset at Fare, with some competition-size outrigger canoes 2007-09-20

Another sunset, this one back in Papeete (Tahiti)
Another sunset, this one back in Papeete (Tahiti) 2004-08-21

The beautiful Chilean School Ship "Esmeralda" at the Papeete port.
The beautiful Chilean School Ship "Esmeralda" at the Papeete port. 2007-09-20

TITLE: Sunset on boardLOCATION: Papeete, French PolynesiaCAMERA: Olympus C-750
TITLE: Sunset on boardLOCATION: Papeete, French PolynesiaCAMERA: Olympus C-750 2004-08-22

Saying goodbye to Ximena, Camile and the rest of the Chilean crowd, during my 6-hour stop over in Santiago, on my back-a
Saying goodbye to Ximena, Camile and the rest of the Chilean crowd, during my 6-hour stop over in Santiago, on my back-a

A view of Chinchero's church and plaza, built on top of some Inca ruins
A view of Chinchero's church and plaza, built on top of some Inca ruins 2004-06-25

Sarah and I at the Yavari, the oldest ship at the Titicaca lake (1870)
Sarah and I at the Yavari, the oldest ship at the Titicaca lake (1870) 2004-06-17

The Uros, floating islands made of reed on the Titicaca lake
The Uros, floating islands made of reed on the Titicaca lake 2004-06-18

A typical reed boat used by the Uros people
A typical reed boat used by the Uros people 2004-06-18

Little girl in one of the Uros islands
Little girl in one of the Uros islands 2004-06-18

Men kniting in Taquile island (Titicaca lake), following the tradition (only men can knit in this island)
Men kniting in Taquile island (Titicaca lake), following the tradition (only men can knit in this island) 2004-06-18

A little girl in Taquile island
A little girl in Taquile island 2004-06-18

The impressive church of La Compañía de Jesús, at Cusco's Plaza de Armas
The impressive church of La Compañía de Jesús, at Cusco's Plaza de Armas 2004-06-19

The Cathedral of Cusco
The Cathedral of Cusco 2004-06-22

A woman in a traditional dress for Cusco festivities
A woman in a traditional dress for Cusco festivities 2004-06-20

No, the Catholic church is not suddenly supporting the gay community: that's the Cusco flag (who copied whom is jus
No, the Catholic church is not suddenly supporting the gay community: that's the Cusco flag (who copied whom is jus

The church of Santo Domingo or Qoricancha (built on the old Temple of Sun of the Incas) at Cusco
The church of Santo Domingo or Qoricancha (built on the old Temple of Sun of the Incas) at Cusco 2004-06-23

Yeap, I know how touristry it is, but I had to have this picture taken :)
Yeap, I know how touristry it is, but I had to have this picture taken :) 2004-06-23

A view of Cusco from our hostel area
A view of Cusco from our hostel area 2004-06-22

A nice view of the Plaza de Armas, with the most important churches
A nice view of the Plaza de Armas, with the most important churches 2004-06-22

At the ruins of Tipón
At the ruins of Tipón 2004-06-22

Cuys (Guinea pigs or Conejillos de Indias, in Spain) ready to be cooked. It's a delicacy here in Perú
Cuys (Guinea pigs or Conejillos de Indias, in Spain) ready to be cooked. It's a delicacy here in Perú 2004-06-

Riding one of the exotic (doesn't it look like Thailand?) moto-taxis in Urubamba
Riding one of the exotic (doesn't it look like Thailand?) moto-taxis in Urubamba 2004-06-21

The Inti Raymi, or Festivity of the Sun, celebrating the beginning of winter
The Inti Raymi, or Festivity of the Sun, celebrating the beginning of winter 2004-06-24

The Great Inca walking to the temple on the Inti Raymi
The Great Inca walking to the temple on the Inti Raymi 2004-06-24

Andean postcard, Cusco, Peru
Andean postcard, Cusco, Peru 2004-06-24

Farmers stepping on a dried potatoes to peel their skin
Farmers stepping on a dried potatoes to peel their skin 2004-06-25

Teresa, Diana and Gerardo with the kids of their NPO
Teresa, Diana and Gerardo with the kids of their NPO 2004-06-25

And the big star of Perú: MACHU PICCHU!
And the big star of Perú: MACHU PICCHU! 2004-06-26

A view of the Machu Picchu ruins
A view of the Machu Picchu ruins 2004-06-26

The spectacular mountains surrounding the Machu Picchu site
The spectacular mountains surrounding the Machu Picchu site 2004-06-26

Another view of the ruins, with the Huayna Picchu mountain behind
Another view of the ruins, with the Huayna Picchu mountain behind 2004-06-26

At the top of Huayna Picchu, with the ruins below
At the top of Huayna Picchu, with the ruins below 2004-06-26

A final view of the site, during the only moment where the sun shined
A final view of the site, during the only moment where the sun shined 2004-06-26

The Ollantaytambo ruins
The Ollantaytambo ruins 2004-06-27

The temple area of the Pisac ruins (under heavy rain... in the dry season!)
The temple area of the Pisac ruins (under heavy rain... in the dry season!) 2004-06-27

The fountains at Tambo Machay ruins
The fountains at Tambo Machay ruins 2004-06-28

The spectacular ruins of Sacsayhuaman, with Cusco on the background
The spectacular ruins of Sacsayhuaman, with Cusco on the background 2004-06-28

A detail of the precision used to perfectly fit these irregular and huge stones (some weighting 130 tons) at Sacsayhuama
A detail of the precision used to perfectly fit these irregular and huge stones (some weighting 130 tons) at Sacsayhuama

A view of Cusco, after the first snow in 12 years
A view of Cusco, after the first snow in 12 years 2004-06-28

Cusco at night from the Sacsayhuaman ruins
Cusco at night from the Sacsayhuaman ruins 2004-06-28

The Pisac market, on my second visit (with much better weather)
The Pisac market, on my second visit (with much better weather) 2004-07-01

The temples of the Inti Huatana section of the Pisac ruins
The temples of the Inti Huatana section of the Pisac ruins 2004-07-01

A view of the Sacred Valley and the Urubamba river, between sun and clouds
A view of the Sacred Valley and the Urubamba river, between sun and clouds 2004-07-01

Me with Gabriel, the Mayor of one of the communities that lives up in the mountains
Me with Gabriel, the Mayor of one of the communities that lives up in the mountains 2004-07-01

Tittle: Solitary knittingLocation: Pisac, PeruCamera: Olympus C-750
Tittle: Solitary knittingLocation: Pisac, PeruCamera: Olympus C-750 2004-07-01

Bicycle-taxi in Anta, on the way to the Apurimac Canyon
Bicycle-taxi in Anta, on the way to the Apurimac Canyon 2004-07-05

Our cargo raft going through a class 5+ rapid on my 3-day rafting expedition on the Apurimac river
Our cargo raft going through a class 5+ rapid on my 3-day rafting expedition on the Apurimac river 2004-07-07

Different types of landscape on our way to the Choquequirao ruins
Different types of landscape on our way to the Choquequirao ruins 2004-07-09

Zig-zags on the very steep path to Choquequirao, the most exhausting trek I've ever done
Zig-zags on the very steep path to Choquequirao, the most exhausting trek I've ever done 2004-07-11

Mules on the path to Choquequirao that is a slippery mix of sand and loose rocks
Mules on the path to Choquequirao that is a slippery mix of sand and loose rocks 2004-07-11

The main area of the Choquequirao ruins, the last site of the Incas
The main area of the Choquequirao ruins, the last site of the Incas 2004-07-11

Ronny, our guide, and I on the higher part of Choquequirao
Ronny, our guide, and I on the higher part of Choquequirao 2004-07-11

A view of the main buildings of Choquequirao
A view of the main buildings of Choquequirao 2004-07-11

Edith (FRA), Ronny, Julio (our cook) and I at Capuliyoc, returning home after 4 exhausting days of trekking
Edith (FRA), Ronny, Julio (our cook) and I at Capuliyoc, returning home after 4 exhausting days of trekking 2004-07-12

A new (and more market oriented) version of the Nazca lines
A new (and more market oriented) version of the Nazca lines 2004-07-15

"Hire-a-typewriter", on Arequipa's Plaza de Armas
"Hire-a-typewriter", on Arequipa's Plaza de Armas 2004-07-15

One of the patios of Santa Catalina convent, in Arequipa
One of the patios of Santa Catalina convent, in Arequipa 2004-07-15

Beautiful combination of colors inside Santa Catalina
Beautiful combination of colors inside Santa Catalina 2004-07-15

Girls with the traditional dresses during the festivities of Cabanaconde, in the middle of the Colca Canyon
Girls with the traditional dresses during the festivities of Cabanaconde, in the middle of the Colca Canyon 2004-07-16

The classic Andean song, "El Condor Pasa", has never been more real than at the Colca Canyon
The classic Andean song, "El Condor Pasa", has never been more real than at the Colca Canyon 2004-07-17

A very full bus, with people riding on the roof (I was one of them :) heading to Cabanaconde
A very full bus, with people riding on the roof (I was one of them :) heading to Cabanaconde 2004-07-17

Tittle: "Llama parade"Location: Colca Canyon, PeruCamera: Olympus C-750
Tittle: "Llama parade"Location: Colca Canyon, PeruCamera: Olympus C-750 2004-07-17

A view of the oasis at the bottom of the Colca Canyon, where we camped
A view of the oasis at the bottom of the Colca Canyon, where we camped 2004-07-17

Riding the sand-buggies at the Huacachina dunes
Riding the sand-buggies at the Huacachina dunes 2004-07-20

Sand-boarding on Huacachina, with a nice oasis on the background
Sand-boarding on Huacachina, with a nice oasis on the background 2004-07-20

A view of the dunes combed by the wind
A view of the dunes combed by the wind 2004-07-21

Pelicans and cormorans crowd on Isla Blanca
Pelicans and cormorans crowd on Isla Blanca 2004-07-23

An angered sea hits the rocks of Islas Ballestas
An angered sea hits the rocks of Islas Ballestas 2004-07-23

Sea lions take a look at us while enjoying a swim
Sea lions take a look at us while enjoying a swim 2004-07-23

The chandelier, claimed to be one of the Nazca lines, at the Paracas peninsula
The chandelier, claimed to be one of the Nazca lines, at the Paracas peninsula 2004-07-23

Government House at Lima's Plaza de Armas
Government House at Lima's Plaza de Armas 2004-07-24

The unique catacombs underneath San Francisco church, in Lima
The unique catacombs underneath San Francisco church, in Lima 2004-07-24

Yoav (ISR), another Yoav (ISR), Michael (AUS), Miki (ISR) and I at the final of the Copa América, where Argentina s
Yoav (ISR), another Yoav (ISR), Michael (AUS), Miki (ISR) and I at the final of the Copa América, where Argentina s

Paragliding on the cliffs of Miraflores, Lima
Paragliding on the cliffs of Miraflores, Lima 2004-07-26

The sun sets near a light-house in Miraflores... and on the South-American part of my trip
The sun sets near a light-house in Miraflores... and on the South-American part of my trip 2004-07-26

COVER PICTURE: Fishing boats at lake Titicaca
COVER PICTURE: Fishing boats at lake Titicaca 2004-06-16

At the Laguna Verde, with the Licancabur volcano on the background. The foam is created by the poisonous cyanide that gi
At the Laguna Verde, with the Licancabur volcano on the background. The foam is created by the poisonous cyanide that gi

Taking a high altitude swim (4,300 m) at the hot springs with Dalius and Jey (USA). And remember it's almost winter
Taking a high altitude swim (4,300 m) at the hot springs with Dalius and Jey (USA). And remember it's almost winter

The spectacular Laguna Colorada filled with flamingoes
The spectacular Laguna Colorada filled with flamingoes 2007-09-20

Daliesque rock trees on Southern Bolivia
Daliesque rock trees on Southern Bolivia 2004-05-18

On the verge of a rock break-down
On the verge of a rock break-down 2007-09-20

Robbin (GBR), Gwen, Lorna (both IRE), Dalius, Jey and I ready to have dinner at the salt hotel. where everything (even t
Robbin (GBR), Gwen, Lorna (both IRE), Dalius, Jey and I ready to have dinner at the salt hotel. where everything (even t

Local kids playing music (luckily for you, you can't actually hear them :)
Local kids playing music (luckily for you, you can't actually hear them :) 2007-09-20

Fiona (NZL), Gwen, Dalius, Lorna and I near the giant cactus on Isla del Pescado, on the Uyuni salt lake
Fiona (NZL), Gwen, Dalius, Lorna and I near the giant cactus on Isla del Pescado, on the Uyuni salt lake 2007-09-20

Jey, Gwen, Lorna, Juan (our driver) and I on the Uyuni salt lake, the largest in the world
Jey, Gwen, Lorna, Juan (our driver) and I on the Uyuni salt lake, the largest in the world 2004-05-19

Hexagons at the Uyuni salt lake. See if you can spot the horizon
Hexagons at the Uyuni salt lake. See if you can spot the horizon 2004-05-19

Traveling in Bolivia (part 1): changing a flat tyre on our bus to Potosí
Traveling in Bolivia (part 1): changing a flat tyre on our bus to Potosí 2004-05-20

Traveling in Bolivia (part 2): crossing by foot the common road blockades, this one near Potosí
Traveling in Bolivia (part 2): crossing by foot the common road blockades, this one near Potosí 2007-09-20

Inside the Potosí silver mines, the most claustrophobic experience in my life!
Inside the Potosí silver mines, the most claustrophobic experience in my life! 2004-05-21

The Cerro Rico, where the famous silver mines of Potosí are located, at night
The Cerro Rico, where the famous silver mines of Potosí are located, at night 2004-05-22

Cathedral and old house of the Marqués de Otavi, in Potosí
Cathedral and old house of the Marqués de Otavi, in Potosí 2004-05-22

A men's game, Sucre, Bolivia
A men's game, Sucre, Bolivia 2004-05-23

Church of the La Recoleta Monestry, Sucre
Church of the La Recoleta Monestry, Sucre 2004-05-26

People in traditional dresses (far more common that I expected) in Sucre
People in traditional dresses (far more common that I expected) in Sucre 2004-05-26

I, Sarah (CAN), Oded (ISR), Emily (USA), Debbie (IRE), Roy (ISR) and Jacob (ISR) on the Dino Truck, heading for the Cal
I, Sarah (CAN), Oded (ISR), Emily (USA), Debbie (IRE), Roy (ISR) and Jacob (ISR) on the Dino Truck, heading for the Cal

The impressive dinosaur footprints of Cal Orcko, one of the most important sites of this sort in the world
The impressive dinosaur footprints of Cal Orcko, one of the most important sites of this sort in the world 2007-09-20

Uri (ISR), Idan (ISR), Sarah and I ready to race around Parque Bolivar in Sucre
Uri (ISR), Idan (ISR), Sarah and I ready to race around Parque Bolivar in Sucre 2004-05-25

Chearing for Strongest when they played national favorite Bolivar, in Sucre. Strongest won 1-2 (thanks to our support, o
Chearing for Strongest when they played national favorite Bolivar, in Sucre. Strongest won 1-2 (thanks to our support, o

25th of May Independence festivities, not the best time for a Spaniard to be in Sucre :)
25th of May Independence festivities, not the best time for a Spaniard to be in Sucre :) 2004-05-25

Girls selling fruits at a Sucre market
Girls selling fruits at a Sucre market 2004-05-24

Typical street of Sucre, with its Andalucian looking white houses and a typical bus
Typical street of Sucre, with its Andalucian looking white houses and a typical bus 2004-05-26

Title: Cemetery girl; Location: Sucre (Bolivia); Camera: Olympus C-750
Title: Cemetery girl; Location: Sucre (Bolivia); Camera: Olympus C-750 2004-05-27

The spectacular view of La Paz from the Pampahasi mirador
The spectacular view of La Paz from the Pampahasi mirador 2004-06-01

A closer view of La Paz, where you can see the city "climbing" on the hills all the way to El Alto
A closer view of La Paz, where you can see the city "climbing" on the hills all the way to El Alto 2004-06-01

A different view of La Paz, with the Illimani mountain on the background
A different view of La Paz, with the Illimani mountain on the background 2004-05-30

The spectacular Moon Valley (I guess every country in South America has one) near La Paz
The spectacular Moon Valley (I guess every country in South America has one) near La Paz 2004-05-29

Ponce Monolit, at the Tihuanaco ruins, the most important ones in Bolivia
Ponce Monolit, at the Tihuanaco ruins, the most important ones in Bolivia 2004-05-30

On the summit of Chacaltaya (5,488 m, the highest I've ever been) with the Illimani mountain at the far end
On the summit of Chacaltaya (5,488 m, the highest I've ever been) with the Illimani mountain at the far end 2004-05

Colorful lagoons near Chacaltaya
Colorful lagoons near Chacaltaya 2004-05-31

Going down the most dangerous road in the world from La Paz to Coroico: 3,600 m down in 64 km!
Going down the most dangerous road in the world from La Paz to Coroico: 3,600 m down in 64 km! 2004-06-02

Me taking a turn near an impressive cliff on the road to Coroico
Me taking a turn near an impressive cliff on the road to Coroico 2004-06-02

Relaxing at the Esmeralda Hotel, in Coroico
Relaxing at the Esmeralda Hotel, in Coroico 2004-06-03

View of the Yungas from the hotel in Coroico
View of the Yungas from the hotel in Coroico 2004-06-03

The swimming-pool and garden of the hotel (not bad for 3,5 euros the night :)
The swimming-pool and garden of the hotel (not bad for 3,5 euros the night :) 2004-06-03

Flying to Rurrenabaque over the Bolivian jungle on a Cessna Grand Caravan
Flying to Rurrenabaque over the Bolivian jungle on a Cessna Grand Caravan 2004-06-05

Pink flowers on the jungle
Pink flowers on the jungle 2004-06-05

"Alligator dundee" Richard, Julie (both GBR) and the rest of the group leaving the camp we built on the jungle
"Alligator dundee" Richard, Julie (both GBR) and the rest of the group leaving the camp we built on the jungle

Can you people still claim I'm a "pijo"? :)
Can you people still claim I'm a "pijo"? :) 2004-06-08

Title: Little players; Location: Rurrenabaque (Bolivia); Camera: Olympus C-750
Title: Little players; Location: Rurrenabaque (Bolivia); Camera: Olympus C-750 2004-06-08

Little kid rowing up the Beni river in his canoe
Little kid rowing up the Beni river in his canoe 2004-06-08

Maarten (BEL) and I taking a swim at a waterfall in the jungle
Maarten (BEL) and I taking a swim at a waterfall in the jungle 2004-06-08

Luis (our guide), Julie, James (GBR), Steve (GBR), me, Sarah and Dominique (GBR) starting our boat trip along the Yacuma
Luis (our guide), Julie, James (GBR), Steve (GBR), me, Sarah and Dominique (GBR) starting our boat trip along the Yacuma

A monkey enjoying a piece of banana
A monkey enjoying a piece of banana 2004-06-09

The Yacuma river after sunrise
The Yacuma river after sunrise 2004-06-11

A piraña sleeping (yes, apparently they also need to rest)
A piraña sleeping (yes, apparently they also need to rest) 2004-06-09

After an hour searching for anacondas, we finally found this female one
After an hour searching for anacondas, we finally found this female one 2004-06-10

Don't wanna stick you finger into that mouth...
Don't wanna stick you finger into that mouth... 2004-06-11

... or put it anywhere near this cute alligator
... or put it anywhere near this cute alligator 2004-06-11

Don't try this at home, kids ;)
Don't try this at home, kids ;) 2004-06-11

Little girl and woman dressed for the San Antonio festivities in La Paz...
Little girl and woman dressed for the San Antonio festivities in La Paz... 2004-06-13

... and man with typical dress
... and man with typical dress 2004-06-13

Rock and Roll, Road blockades near La Paz, Bolivia
Rock and Roll, Road blockades near La Paz, Bolivia 2004-06-15

A fun dirt and rocks motorcyle ride along the shore of lake Titicaca
A fun dirt and rocks motorcyle ride along the shore of lake Titicaca 2004-06-15

Wanna have your car blessed? Then Copacabana (again, this one is in Bolivia) is your place :)
Wanna have your car blessed? Then Copacabana (again, this one is in Bolivia) is your place :) 2004-06-17

View of Copacabana and the Titicaca lake from Cerro Calvario
View of Copacabana and the Titicaca lake from Cerro Calvario 2004-06-15

The ruins of the Temple of Sun at Isla del Sol
The ruins of the Temple of Sun at Isla del Sol 2004-06-16

Isla de la Luna seen from the Southern end of Isla del sol
Isla de la Luna seen from the Southern end of Isla del sol 2004-06-16

COVER PICTURE: icebergs around the Upsala glacier
COVER PICTURE: icebergs around the Upsala glacier 2007-09-20

02-Gran Canaria from the plane
02-Gran Canaria from the plane 2004-02-24

03-Caminito, at Boca
03-Caminito, at Boca 2007-09-20

04-Next to Buenos Aires Obelisk
04-Next to Buenos Aires Obelisk 2007-09-20

05-Presidente Sarmiento, the old school ship of the Argentinian Navy
05-Presidente Sarmiento, the old school ship of the Argentinian Navy 2004-02-25

06-Inside the Boca Juniors stadium
06-Inside the Boca Juniors stadium 2004-02-25

07-Me at the Parque 3 de Febrero (Bs. As)
07-Me at the Parque 3 de Febrero (Bs. As) 2004-02-27

08-Buenos Aires botanic garden
08-Buenos Aires botanic garden 2004-02-26

09-Baby tigers playing at Bs. As. zoo
09-Baby tigers playing at Bs. As. zoo 2004-02-26

10-Little church near at San Telmo (Bs. As.)
10-Little church near at San Telmo (Bs. As.) 2007-09-20

11-Recoleta cementery (Buenos Aires)
11-Recoleta cementery (Buenos Aires) 2004-02-28

12-At the Boca Jr-Velez football match with Mattias (GER), Dani (ARG) and his girlfriend (GER)
12-At the Boca Jr-Velez football match with Mattias (GER), Dani (ARG) and his girlfriend (GER) 2004-02-29

13-The Boca fans
13-The Boca fans 2004-02-29

14-Andres (AUS) and Sebas (ARG) at Casa Buenos Aires
14-Andres (AUS) and Sebas (ARG) at Casa Buenos Aires 2004-02-29

15-Chris and Jack (USA) at San Telmo Fair
15-Chris and Jack (USA) at San Telmo Fair 2007-09-20

16-Mar de las Pampas beach, near Villa Gesell. Very windy!!
16-Mar de las Pampas beach, near Villa Gesell. Very windy!! 2004-03-01

17-At the Mar de las Pampas beach
17-At the Mar de las Pampas beach 2004-03-01

18-Going for a dive at Puerto Madryn
18-Going for a dive at Puerto Madryn 2007-09-20

19-Next to a whale skeleton at Península Valdés
19-Next to a whale skeleton at Península Valdés 2004-03-04

20-Guanacos at Península Valdés
20-Guanacos at Península Valdés 2004-03-04

21-Puerto Pirámides beach, at Península Valdés
21-Puerto Pirámides beach, at Península Valdés 2004-03-04

22-At the cliffs near Puerto Pirámides
22-At the cliffs near Puerto Pirámides 2004-03-04

23-The cliffs of Puerto Pirámides
23-The cliffs of Puerto Pirámides 2004-03-04

24-Sea lions at Punta Norte (P. Valdés)
24-Sea lions at Punta Norte (P. Valdés) 2004-03-04

25-With the sea lions at Punta Norte
25-With the sea lions at Punta Norte 2007-09-20

26-Armadillo at Punta Norte
26-Armadillo at Punta Norte 2004-03-04

27-Fox at Punta Norte
27-Fox at Punta Norte 2004-03-04

28-Penguin "waving" at Caleta Valdés
28-Penguin "waving" at Caleta Valdés 2007-09-20

29-Penguin at Caleta Valdés
29-Penguin at Caleta Valdés 2007-09-20

30-Typical patagonia vegetation
30-Typical patagonia vegetation 2004-03-04

31-Sea elephants... yawing
31-Sea elephants... yawing 2004-03-04

32-Having an "asado" with the Argentinians at Puerto Madryn
32-Having an "asado" with the Argentinians at Puerto Madryn 2004-03-05

33-Seagulls at Rawson
33-Seagulls at Rawson 2004-03-05

34-Looking for toninas at Rawson
34-Looking for toninas at Rawson 2007-09-20

35-Sea lions at Rawson
35-Sea lions at Rawson 2007-09-20

36-Me with the penguins at Punta Tombo
36-Me with the penguins at Punta Tombo 2004-03-05

37-Penguin colony at Punta Tombo
37-Penguin colony at Punta Tombo 2004-03-05

38-Penguins were not the only ones being photographed at Punta Tombo...
38-Penguins were not the only ones being photographed at Punta Tombo... 2004-03-05

39-Walking penguin
39-Walking penguin 2007-09-20

40-Penguins at the Punta Tombo beach
40-Penguins at the Punta Tombo beach 2007-09-20

41-Happy couple
41-Happy couple 2007-09-20

42-Alex, Uriel, the Danielas (all ARG) and me at Puerto Madryn
42-Alex, Uriel, the Danielas (all ARG) and me at Puerto Madryn 2004-03-05

47-Surrounded by wild gueese at the National Park
47-Surrounded by wild gueese at the National Park 2004-03-09

48-The true End of the World and the end of route 3, almost 18,000 km. away from Alaska
48-The true End of the World and the end of route 3, almost 18,000 km. away from Alaska 2004-03-09

49-At Bahía Lapataia
49-At Bahía Lapataia 2004-03-09

51-Chilean mountains viewed from the boat
51-Chilean mountains viewed from the boat 2004-03-10

53-Hard to find an empty spot at "Isla de los Lobos"
53-Hard to find an empty spot at "Isla de los Lobos" 2004-03-10

54-A family of sea lions at "Isla de los Lobos"
54-A family of sea lions at "Isla de los Lobos" 2004-03-10

56-Les Eclaireurs light-house on the Beagle Channel
56-Les Eclaireurs light-house on the Beagle Channel 2004-03-10

57-Ready to have "Centolla" (King Crab) for dinner
57-Ready to have "Centolla" (King Crab) for dinner 2007-09-20

58-Fishermen recovering a full load of "centollas"
58-Fishermen recovering a full load of "centollas" 2004-03-10

59-At the Martial glacier
59-At the Martial glacier 2007-09-20

60-View of Ushuaia from the Martial glacier, with Geri, Eli and Elisabeth (USA)
60-View of Ushuaia from the Martial glacier, with Geri, Eli and Elisabeth (USA) 2004-03-11

61-Sunset over typical houses of Ushuaia
61-Sunset over typical houses of Ushuaia 2004-03-11

62-Sunset on Monte Olivia
62-Sunset on Monte Olivia 2004-03-11

63-A full load of puppies
63-A full load of puppies 2007-09-20

64-Horseback-riding on the sea, near Ushuaia
64-Horseback-riding on the sea, near Ushuaia 2007-09-20

65-A true gaucho :)
65-A true gaucho :) 2004-03-12

66-Ready to go into the water
66-Ready to go into the water 2004-03-12

67-Lillies at Lago Escondido (Tierra del Fuego)
67-Lillies at Lago Escondido (Tierra del Fuego) 2007-09-20

72-Same sunset
72-Same sunset 2007-09-20

73-One more shot of it (yes, I loved it!)
73-One more shot of it (yes, I loved it!) 2007-09-20

74-This is what I call an Olympic Torch
74-This is what I call an Olympic Torch 2007-09-20

80-The same weed, but 3 different colors
80-The same weed, but 3 different colors 2007-09-20

81-A view from the island
81-A view from the island 2007-09-20

82-A colony of mussels
82-A colony of mussels 2007-09-20

83-Part of the Ushuaia gang: Lorena, me, Sebastian (owner, ARG), Alfonso (manager, CHI), Ana y Marcos (both ESP)
83-Part of the Ushuaia gang: Lorena, me, Sebastian (owner, ARG), Alfonso (manager, CHI), Ana y Marcos (both ESP) 2004-03

84-Lauren and her favorite item going for a walk in Ushuaia
84-Lauren and her favorite item going for a walk in Ushuaia 2007-09-20

86-Lago Argentino from the plane
86-Lago Argentino from the plane 2004-03-08

93-More icebergs
93-More icebergs 2007-09-20

103-A look of Upsala glacier, the largest in South America
103-A look of Upsala glacier, the largest in South America 2007-09-20

105-Me with a baby guanaco on the road from El Calafate to El Chaltén
105-Me with a baby guanaco on the road from El Calafate to El Chaltén 2007-09-20

106-El Chalten, or the closest I've been to living in the old wild west
106-El Chalten, or the closest I've been to living in the old wild west 2004-03-19

107-Having dinner in El Chaltén with Lauren, Teresa and Benoit (BEL)
107-Having dinner in El Chaltén with Lauren, Teresa and Benoit (BEL) 2004-03-19

109-Same place, a little later
109-Same place, a little later 2004-03-20

110-Crossing Fitz Roy river
110-Crossing Fitz Roy river 2004-03-20

111-A view of the mountains
111-A view of the mountains 2007-09-20

112-Me in front of the glacier Torre
112-Me in front of the glacier Torre 2007-09-20

115-Ice dunes
115-Ice dunes 2007-09-20

116-At one of the ice dunes
116-At one of the ice dunes 2007-09-20

117-Ice climbing
117-Ice climbing 2007-09-20

119-The only time we saw Cerro Torre (far left), claimed to be the second hardest mountain to climb after K2
119-The only time we saw Cerro Torre (far left), claimed to be the second hardest mountain to climb after K2 2004-03-20

120-A nice view of Fitz Roy
120-A nice view of Fitz Roy 2007-09-20

121-Fitz Roy from Laguna de los 3
121-Fitz Roy from Laguna de los 3 2007-09-20

122-Laura (ESP), Eddy (GBR), Paul (GBR) and I at Laguna de los 3
122-Laura (ESP), Eddy (GBR), Paul (GBR) and I at Laguna de los 3 2007-09-20

123-Different colors of water at the lagoon
123-Different colors of water at the lagoon 2004-03-22

124-Me and Laguna Sucia in the background
124-Me and Laguna Sucia in the background 2007-09-20

126-A view of Laguna Capri
126-A view of Laguna Capri 2007-09-20

127-Fitz Roy from Laguna Capri
127-Fitz Roy from Laguna Capri 2007-09-20

128-The road across the desert: traveling from El Chalten to Los Antiguos, on the border with Chile
128-The road across the desert: traveling from El Chalten to Los Antiguos, on the border with Chile 2004-03-23

129-At "Balmaceda" (a misspelled ancestor?) street in Chile Chico
129-At "Balmaceda" (a misspelled ancestor?) street in Chile Chico 2007-09-20

130-A tree inside Lake General Carrera
130-A tree inside Lake General Carrera 2007-09-20

131-Having mate with Fidelina (the house owner), a friend of hers, her son, Kyla (USA) and Uliano (ITA)
131-Having mate with Fidelina (the house owner), a friend of hers, her son, Kyla (USA) and Uliano (ITA) 2004-03-24

134-Having lunch at Alicia's in Mallín Grande, while waiting for a ride to the Carretera Austral
134-Having lunch at Alicia's in Mallín Grande, while waiting for a ride to the Carretera Austral 2004-03-25

139-Camping at Patricia's backyard
139-Camping at Patricia's backyard 2004-03-26

140-Dining with Patricia, her husband (a "Carabinero"), Uliano and Jordi (ESP)
140-Dining with Patricia, her husband (a "Carabinero"), Uliano and Jordi (ESP) 2004-03-26

142-Caleta Tortel, the southernmost village on the Carretera Austral that I visited
142-Caleta Tortel, the southernmost village on the Carretera Austral that I visited 2007-09-20

144-Going to Isla de los Muertos
144-Going to Isla de los Muertos 2004-03-27

146-A small lake and lake General Carrera on the background
146-A small lake and lake General Carrera on the background 2004-03-28

148-Cerro Castillo and other incredible peak
148-Cerro Castillo and other incredible peak 2004-03-28

149-A nice hill on the way from Coyhaique to Puerto Chacabuco
149-A nice hill on the way from Coyhaique to Puerto Chacabuco 2004-03-29

150-A fishing boat along the Chacabuco fiord
150-A fishing boat along the Chacabuco fiord 2007-09-20

151-Fishing boats along a river in Puerto Cisnes
151-Fishing boats along a river in Puerto Cisnes 2004-03-30

152-Fishing boat and amazing low clouds at Puerto Cisnes
152-Fishing boat and amazing low clouds at Puerto Cisnes 2007-09-20

153-What Puerto Cisnes (and most villages along the Carretera Austral) looks like
153-What Puerto Cisnes (and most villages along the Carretera Austral) looks like 2004-03-30

154-A view of river Cisnes
154-A view of river Cisnes 2004-03-30

155-Strange clouds at La Junta
155-Strange clouds at La Junta 2004-03-30

156-Me and a giant pangue leaf, at the entrance of Pumalin Park
156-Me and a giant pangue leaf, at the entrance of Pumalin Park 2007-09-20

157-Cabañas (cottages) at Caleta Gonzalo, in Pumalin Park
157-Cabañas (cottages) at Caleta Gonzalo, in Pumalin Park 2007-09-20

158-Next to an old "alerce", endangered milenary trees
158-Next to an old "alerce", endangered milenary trees 2007-09-20

159-An old alerce
159-An old alerce 2007-09-20

160-A view of Santa Barbara beach (not the one in California)
160-A view of Santa Barbara beach (not the one in California) 2007-09-20

161-Me at Santa Bárbara beach
161-Me at Santa Bárbara beach 2004-03-31

162-Arriving at Puerto Montt in a ferry full of cows
162-Arriving at Puerto Montt in a ferry full of cows 2004-04-01

163-Castro's cathedral (made in wood), at Chiloé island
163-Castro's cathedral (made in wood), at Chiloé island 2007-09-20

164-The wonderful wood interior of the cathedral
164-The wonderful wood interior of the cathedral 2007-09-20

165-And the cathedral at night
165-And the cathedral at night 2007-09-20

166-Typìcal palafitos (houses over the sea) at Castro
166-Typìcal palafitos (houses over the sea) at Castro 2004-04-01

167-Palafitos at low tide...
167-Palafitos at low tide... 2004-04-01

168-...and at high tide
168-...and at high tide 2004-04-02

169-More palafitos
169-More palafitos 2004-04-02

170-An original hotel in Castro
170-An original hotel in Castro 2004-04-01

171-Some kids claiming attention at Chonchi
171-Some kids claiming attention at Chonchi 2004-04-02

172-Hundreds of mussels shells at the beach near Vilupulli
172-Hundreds of mussels shells at the beach near Vilupulli 2007-09-20

173-Black-neck swams at the same beach
173-Black-neck swams at the same beach 2004-04-02

174-Nercon Church, near Castro. A great example of the wood churches of Chiloè
174-Nercon Church, near Castro. A great example of the wood churches of Chiloè 2007-09-20

175-Dead "jibias" at low tide. These meter-long giant calamari-like fish are grounded themselves to death in C
175-Dead "jibias" at low tide. These meter-long giant calamari-like fish are grounded themselves to death in C

176-Xavi, Maria (DEN), Annia (DEN), Andrea (AUT) and me at the Mirador Lodging in Castro
176-Xavi, Maria (DEN), Annia (DEN), Andrea (AUT) and me at the Mirador Lodging in Castro 2004-04-03

177-Chatting with René, a local fisherman at Dalcahué's port (Chiloé)
177-Chatting with René, a local fisherman at Dalcahué's port (Chiloé) 2007-09-20

178-Fishing boats at Dalcahué, with the island of Quinchao on the background
178-Fishing boats at Dalcahué, with the island of Quinchao on the background 2004-04-03

179-More fishing boats and the catch of the day (mainly clams and oysters)
179-More fishing boats and the catch of the day (mainly clams and oysters) 2007-09-20

180-Fishing boats on the late evening
180-Fishing boats on the late evening 2007-09-20

181-A view of Achao (the main city in Quinchao) from a "mirador"
181-A view of Achao (the main city in Quinchao) from a "mirador" 2004-04-03

182-Polvorin del Fuerte San Antonio (Ancud, Chiloe), the last holding of Spain in South America until it surrendered in
182-Polvorin del Fuerte San Antonio (Ancud, Chiloe), the last holding of Spain in South America until it surrendered in

183-Andrea (GER), Joe (USA), me and Ryan (CAN) after sharing a few beers at Pim's, in Puerto Vara
183-Andrea (GER), Joe (USA), me and Ryan (CAN) after sharing a few beers at Pim's, in Puerto Vara 2004-04-05

184-Germany? No, Puerto Varas, Chile, although this church is a copy of the one in Marieenkirche in the Black Forest
184-Germany? No, Puerto Varas, Chile, although this church is a copy of the one in Marieenkirche in the Black Forest 200

185-An old German mansion in Puerto Varas
185-An old German mansion in Puerto Varas 2004-04-05

186-An old ship at Lago Llanquihue, at Puerto Varas
186-An old ship at Lago Llanquihue, at Puerto Varas 2004-04-05

187-A spectacular sunset at Puerto Varas
187-A spectacular sunset at Puerto Varas 2007-09-20

188-A typical German house in Frutillar
188-A typical German house in Frutillar 2007-09-26

189-Birds resting at an unusual sculpture at Lago Llanquihue in Frutillar
189-Birds resting at an unusual sculpture at Lago Llanquihue in Frutillar 2004-04-05

190-A tree in the afternoon at Frutillar
190-A tree in the afternoon at Frutillar 2004-04-05

191-Another nice picture of a Frutillar afternoon
191-Another nice picture of a Frutillar afternoon 2007-09-20

192-And the last one. The light was so spectacular, that I had to let my photographic spirit free
192-And the last one. The light was so spectacular, that I had to let my photographic spirit free 2004-04-05

193-Laguna Verde, near Ensenada
193-Laguna Verde, near Ensenada 2007-09-20

194-Saltos de Petrohue
194-Saltos de Petrohue 2004-04-06

195-And the Petrohue river near the water-falls
195-And the Petrohue river near the water-falls 2007-09-20

196-A natural tunnel at Carileufu path. Nature is so strong here, that fallen trees (as this one) generate new upward br
196-A natural tunnel at Carileufu path. Nature is so strong here, that fallen trees (as this one) generate new upward br

197-Beautiful colors around Lago de Todos los Santos, during a few seconds when the rain stopped
197-Beautiful colors around Lago de Todos los Santos, during a few seconds when the rain stopped 2007-09-20

198-The rainbow over Lago de Todos los Santos
198-The rainbow over Lago de Todos los Santos 2004-04-06

199-The only good thing about rain: when it finally stops, you get this incredible views (Lago de Todos los Santos, agai
199-The only good thing about rain: when it finally stops, you get this incredible views (Lago de Todos los Santos, agai

200-Back in Argentina. Beautiful Villa la Angostura, and the colorful trees along its streets
200-Back in Argentina. Beautiful Villa la Angostura, and the colorful trees along its streets 2004-04-08

201-Bosque de los Arrayanes (Myrtle forest), a unique place in the world with 20m high and over 300-year old myrtles.
201-Bosque de los Arrayanes (Myrtle forest), a unique place in the world with 20m high and over 300-year old myrtles. 20

202-Me next to two quite impressive myrtles
202-Me next to two quite impressive myrtles 2007-09-20

203-Feeling like Tarzan at the Canopy in Villa La Angostura (some platforms were around 20m high!)
203-Feeling like Tarzan at the Canopy in Villa La Angostura (some platforms were around 20m high!) 2004-04-08

204-Playing Yaniv (Israeli card game) with Guillermo (FRA), Tamara (ISR) and another Israeli girl
204-Playing Yaniv (Israeli card game) with Guillermo (FRA), Tamara (ISR) and another Israeli girl 2004-04-09

205-A view of the famous clock tower in Bariloche (probably, one of the few nice looking buildings there)
205-A view of the famous clock tower in Bariloche (probably, one of the few nice looking buildings there) 2004-04-10

206-A view of Lago Nahuel Huapi, climbing Cerro López
206-A view of Lago Nahuel Huapi, climbing Cerro López 2004-04-10

206-My trekking partners for the day: Virginia (GER), Jan (GER), Salome (GBR) and Matt (USA)
206-My trekking partners for the day: Virginia (GER), Jan (GER), Salome (GBR) and Matt (USA) 2004-04-09

208-Another view of Nahuel Huapi
208-Another view of Nahuel Huapi 2007-09-20

209-Me and the lakes Nahuel Huapi and Moreno (with the Llao Llao hotel in the middle) in the background
209-Me and the lakes Nahuel Huapi and Moreno (with the Llao Llao hotel in the middle) in the background 2004-04-09

210-Almost at the top of Cerro López
210-Almost at the top of Cerro López 2007-09-20

211-Salome paragliding. A pending issue for me, due to the weather
211-Salome paragliding. A pending issue for me, due to the weather 2007-09-20

212-"A room with a view": Bariloche from my hostel's room
212-"A room with a view": Bariloche from my hostel's room 2004-04-11

213-Sunrise in Bariloche (again, from my hostel)
213-Sunrise in Bariloche (again, from my hostel) 2004-04-14

214-In front of impressive Monte Tronador, near Bariloche
214-In front of impressive Monte Tronador, near Bariloche 2007-09-20

215-Yeap, Autum is definitely here.
215-Yeap, Autum is definitely here. 2007-09-20

216-Monte Tronador and Manso river
216-Monte Tronador and Manso river 2007-09-20

217-The dirty looking Ventisquero Negro glacier...
217-The dirty looking Ventisquero Negro glacier... 2004-04-14

218-... And its dirty looking icebergs
218-... And its dirty looking icebergs 2004-04-14

219-With Salome and Lorena (ARG) at the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Gorge) waterfall
219-With Salome and Lorena (ARG) at the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Gorge) waterfall 2007-09-20

220-A view of the waterfall from behind some some trees
220-A view of the waterfall from behind some some trees 2004-04-14

221-Having a beer at the hostel with Geri (again), Alain (BEL) and Jennifer (USA)
221-Having a beer at the hostel with Geri (again), Alain (BEL) and Jennifer (USA) 2004-04-14

222-A view of San Martín de los Andes and Lago Lácar from the Bandurrias viewpoint
222-A view of San Martín de los Andes and Lago Lácar from the Bandurrias viewpoint 2007-09-20

223-Autum in San Martín de los Andes...
223-Autum in San Martín de los Andes... 2004-04-15

224-... And at the hills around it
224-... And at the hills around it 2004-04-16

225-Lago Lácar from the Arrayanes viewpoint, after a tough climb in bicycle
225-Lago Lácar from the Arrayanes viewpoint, after a tough climb in bicycle 2004-04-16

226-My (rented) bike at Catritre beach, in Lago Lácar
226-My (rented) bike at Catritre beach, in Lago Lácar 2007-09-20

227-A nice view of Lago Lácar, returning to San Martín de los Andes
227-A nice view of Lago Lácar, returning to San Martín de los Andes 2007-09-20

228-A beautiful rainbow in Lago Lácar
228-A beautiful rainbow in Lago Lácar 2004-04-17

229-Strange shapes on a tree at Quila Quina, a Mapuche community on Lago Lácar
229-Strange shapes on a tree at Quila Quina, a Mapuche community on Lago Lácar 2004-04-17

230-Another spectacular sunset, this time at Lago Lácar, while returning by boat to San Martín de los Andes
230-Another spectacular sunset, this time at Lago Lácar, while returning by boat to San Martín de los Andes 20

231-A view of the Lanín volcano from the lago Huechulafquen
231-A view of the Lanín volcano from the lago Huechulafquen 2004-04-18

232-A closer view of Lanín volcano
232-A closer view of Lanín volcano 2004-04-18

233-And the Lanín volcano again, this time from the Argentinian customs, waiting to enter Chile
233-And the Lanín volcano again, this time from the Argentinian customs, waiting to enter Chile 2004-04-19

234-Horse back riding across a river near Pucón, Chile
234-Horse back riding across a river near Pucón, Chile 2004-04-19

235-A view of Pucón and Lago Villarrica
235-A view of Pucón and Lago Villarrica 2004-04-20

236-Villarrica volcano, still active as can be seen by the smoke coming out from the top
236-Villarrica volcano, still active as can be seen by the smoke coming out from the top 2004-04-22

237-A nice sunset on Lago Villarrica
237-A nice sunset on Lago Villarrica 2004-04-21

238-Fisherman returning home at the end of the day
238-Fisherman returning home at the end of the day 2004-04-21

239-Villarrica volcano at sunset
239-Villarrica volcano at sunset 2004-04-21

240-A view of Lago Villarrica while climbing Villarrica volcano
240-A view of Lago Villarrica while climbing Villarrica volcano 2004-04-23

241-The smoking crater of Villarrica
241-The smoking crater of Villarrica 2004-04-23

242-A great view from the sumit of the Qetrupillán (front left) and Lanín (in Argentina) volcanoes
242-A great view from the sumit of the Qetrupillán (front left) and Lanín (in Argentina) volcanoes 2004-04-23

243-View of lago Villarrica and Pucón's peninsula
243-View of lago Villarrica and Pucón's peninsula 2004-04-23

244-The oldest of Santiago (1669): the old governor's house
244-The oldest of Santiago (1669): the old governor's house 2004-04-26

245-And the newest (2004): a certainly unconventional haircut
245-And the newest (2004): a certainly unconventional haircut 2004-04-24

246-Miami Beach? No, Santiago at sunset
246-Miami Beach? No, Santiago at sunset 2004-04-24

247-A (smoggy) view of Santiago and the Andes from San Cristobal mountain
247-A (smoggy) view of Santiago and the Andes from San Cristobal mountain 2004-04-27

248-Celebrating Flavia's (the girlfriend of Marc, my host in Santiago) birthday with two of her friends
248-Celebrating Flavia's (the girlfriend of Marc, my host in Santiago) birthday with two of her friends 2004-04-25

249-Hanging out with Ximena (CHI), Carlos (her "pololo") and the rest of the Colombian gang after a great Indi
249-Hanging out with Ximena (CHI), Carlos (her "pololo") and the rest of the Colombian gang after a great Indi

250-Bellavista district, on Santiago
250-Bellavista district, on Santiago 2004-05-06

251-The spectacular road across the Andes from Santiago to Mendoza, Argentina (29 continuous hairclip turns)
251-The spectacular road across the Andes from Santiago to Mendoza, Argentina (29 continuous hairclip turns) 2004-04-28

252-Can a mountain have more colors?
252-Can a mountain have more colors? 2004-04-28

253-Spectacular rock formations still on the road to Mendoza
253-Spectacular rock formations still on the road to Mendoza 2004-04-28

254-That's what I call the rocky version of a salami sandwich
254-That's what I call the rocky version of a salami sandwich 2004-05-05

255-And just when you though you had seen it all, this road will always prove you wrong.
255-And just when you though you had seen it all, this road will always prove you wrong. 2004-05-04

256-Mountain biking on the hills near Mendoza with Gilda (ARG), Nick (GBR) and Sam (GBR)
256-Mountain biking on the hills near Mendoza with Gilda (ARG), Nick (GBR) and Sam (GBR) 2004-04-29

257-Rafting on the Mendoza river
257-Rafting on the Mendoza river 2007-09-20

258-A little wine tasting at La Rural winery with Tim (AUS), Virgina (AUS), Rachel (USA), Lars (GER) and Vanessa (GER)
258-A little wine tasting at La Rural winery with Tim (AUS), Virgina (AUS), Rachel (USA), Lars (GER) and Vanessa (GER) 2

259-High altitude horse back riding: 3,000 m at the Quebrada del Cóndor, with snow and fog all around us
259-High altitude horse back riding: 3,000 m at the Quebrada del Cóndor, with snow and fog all around us 2004-05-02

Title: Autum in May; Location: Mendoza, Argentina; Camera: Olympus C-750
Title: Autum in May; Location: Mendoza, Argentina; Camera: Olympus C-750 2004-05-03

261-A beautiful combination of colors at San Martín Park
261-A beautiful combination of colors at San Martín Park 2004-05-03

262-A nice (and sadly unusual in South America, I must add) sign in Plaza de España stating the many ties that Sout
262-A nice (and sadly unusual in South America, I must add) sign in Plaza de España stating the many ties that Sout

263-The spectacular natural bridge and abandoned hot springs of Puente del Inca, at 2.800 m near the Chilean border
263-The spectacular natural bridge and abandoned hot springs of Puente del Inca, at 2.800 m near the Chilean border 2004

264-This incredible colors are the combination of salts, minerals and micro and macroscopic organisms
264-This incredible colors are the combination of salts, minerals and micro and macroscopic organisms 2004-05-05

265-A view of Puente del Inca's military camp and the Alps under the full moon's light
265-A view of Puente del Inca's military camp and the Alps under the full moon's light 2004-05-04

266-Hanging out with the officers at the Officer lounge, while watching a River Plate game
266-Hanging out with the officers at the Officer lounge, while watching a River Plate game 2004-05-04

267-The Aconcagua (Stone Centinel, in Quechua), the highest mountain in the Western hemisphere (6,959 m)
267-The Aconcagua (Stone Centinel, in Quechua), the highest mountain in the Western hemisphere (6,959 m) 2004-05-05

268-Spectacular rock formations at the Aconcagua National Park
268-Spectacular rock formations at the Aconcagua National Park 2004-05-05

269-One of the typical "ascensores" (funicular railway) of Valparaiso
269-One of the typical "ascensores" (funicular railway) of Valparaiso 2004-05-07

270-A view of the chaotic and crowded hills surrounding Valparaiso
270-A view of the chaotic and crowded hills surrounding Valparaiso 2004-05-07

271-Colorful houses in Valparaiso
271-Colorful houses in Valparaiso 2004-05-07

272-One of the "ascensores" of Valparaiso at work
272-One of the "ascensores" of Valparaiso at work 2004-05-07

273-Museo al aire libre (Open-sky museum) in Valparaiso, or how to transform graphity into art
273-Museo al aire libre (Open-sky museum) in Valparaiso, or how to transform graphity into art 2004-05-08

274-Painted hoses in Valparaiso
274-Painted hoses in Valparaiso 2004-05-08

275-Vergara pier, on Viña del Mar
275-Vergara pier, on Viña del Mar 0002-11-30

276-Pelicans enjoying the view
276-Pelicans enjoying the view 0002-11-30

277-"Duning" with Lucho and his jeep
277-"Duning" with Lucho and his jeep 2004-05-10

278-On the dunes of Ritoque
278-On the dunes of Ritoque 2004-05-10

279-Reñaca beach and Valparaiso at night
279-Reñaca beach and Valparaiso at night 2004-05-11

280-Mónica and Lucho (my hosts in Reñaca) at a viewpoint in Con Con
280-Mónica and Lucho (my hosts in Reñaca) at a viewpoint in Con Con 2004-05-11

281-A view of Con Con's spectacular coastline
281-A view of Con Con's spectacular coastline 0002-11-30

282-Rock formations in Con Con
282-Rock formations in Con Con 0002-11-30

Tittle: "End of the day"Location: Reñaca, ChileCamera: Olympus C-750
Tittle: "End of the day"Location: Reñaca, ChileCamera: Olympus C-750 2004-05-11

284-Sand-surfing at the Death Valley (San Pedro de Atacama) with Dave (GBR) and Aniket (USA)
284-Sand-surfing at the Death Valley (San Pedro de Atacama) with Dave (GBR) and Aniket (USA) 2004-05-14

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286-Salt lakes near San Pedro de Atacama
286-Salt lakes near San Pedro de Atacama 2007-09-20

Flying, Atacama, Chile
Flying, Atacama, Chile 2004-05-15

288-Floating with Aniket on the Céjar Lagoon (70% salt)
288-Floating with Aniket on the Céjar Lagoon (70% salt) 2004-05-16

289-The spectacular Jere Gorge, an oasis in the middle of a desert
289-The spectacular Jere Gorge, an oasis in the middle of a desert 2004-05-16