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Anyone know why coffee is always served with seltzer in Argentina? Palate cleanser? Hydration? Luckily I haven't seen anyone mix the two! # Asked for the cheapest toothpaste at the pharmacy; it tastes like black licorice! I only know abt 2 people who would be as thrilled as I am! # Road trip near #Salta…

in #Tupiza & heading on a jeep tour of the SW tmrw- colored lakes, salt flats, weird rock formations, flamingos etc! http://t.co/EvgOSUi # Out of 5 services we canceled before leaving the US (Pepco, Verizon, TMobile, AT&T, Directv), only 1 got it right: thanks @directv! # At a cafe with wifi in #LaPaz It's 6…

Finally in a big city over a weekend, and with a good attitude about it. Loving #LaPaz except the air quality, but tomorrow is a no car day! # Have you seen our "What We're Reading" page? Suggestions and especially Kindle loans are appreciated! http://t.co/wJWNZAC # Mind-blowing two day trip to the #SacredValley and #MachuPicchu…

Girl behind me on the bus was using Netipot, is now vomiting #FML # Okay so this @CruzdelSur bus is amazing… but this is the 4th Adam Sandler movie I've seen on a bus in 2 days! What gives #Peru ! # On a bus #Ica >#Cuzco. Huge seats recline almost all the way, wifi,…

Rock climbing today, then heading out on a 4-day trek through the Cordillera Blanca tomorrow (http://t.co/ODZ6DTH). Stoked! # Listening to ppl talk about Michelle Rhee and the DC school system while eating breakfast in Huaraz, Peru. Wait, am I back home?! Confused! # Yesterday we toured Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the world.…

Loja bored us to death, and turning 31 is boring enough, so we jumped on a bus to Vilcabamba for a night! Peru can wait a day! # Arrived in Loja, Ecuador after 11 hrs of buses yesterday. Looking forward to local celebrations today, then to Piura, Peru overnight tonight # Left our cozy homestay…

Yesterday: Spanish class, rock climbing, salsa class, bar w/ big patio & bonfire. Today: class, biking past waterfalls/mountains. Banos FTW! # Check out our friends' blog for an interview on our trip so far! RT @ishouldlogoff: Traveler Talk Back: Nick & Claudia su.pr/30c5wR # Had an IPA & a stout at a La Cascada brewery…

Just finished an amazing 19 days in the Galapagos. Gonna miss those blue footed boobies & silly sea lions! Heading back to Quito now. # Spent a few days on Isabela island& snorkeled with marine iguanas,sea turtles,starfish,rays etc! Also saw penguins. Headed on a cruise now! #

The Galapagos Islands are magical and beautiful. Done volunteering and looking forward to 9 days of island hopping! Full update after that. #