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Salute to Christchurch

NEW ZEALAND | Sat, 18 May 2013 | By butterfly-freed | Views [845]

It is alleged that I brought the rain with me when I arrived in Christchurch. In fact it is only drizzle and, genuinely, I do not need it to feel at home! The striking thing about landing in Christchurch is noticing how completely flat the land is ... Read more >

Tags: backpacking, christchurch, community spirit, containers, earthquakes, new zealand, ruins, the old countryhouse

Photos: Antigua

GUATEMALA | Mon, 1 Aug 2011 | By brettcooke | Photo Gallery

Tags: antigua, churches, earthquakes, guatemala, hostel, volcanoes

Heat, dance recitals, and earthquakes

NICARAGUA | Thu, 19 Jun 2008 | By christina_wallace | Views [561]

I´ve been in Leon for two days now and can say, without hyperbole, that this is the hottest weather I have ever survived (and without air conditioning at that). It has been around 100 both days, with heat indices even higher, and UV indices at 10. Which ... Read more >

Tags: earthquakes, leon, nicaragua