2002-2005 (c) GetJealous.com, All rights reserved. http://www.getjealous.com/garrison/rss.xml OK, so it's all over. We're both happy to be home, and sad that it is over. Hope you've enjoyed reading our random thoughts. Thanks for posting messages (if you did!). I guess we'll all see you soon. Be brave - do more than we did; it's worth it. http://www.getjealous.com/garrison http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=513629&go=garrison We've been home for 3 days now. We've unpacked - yet again, and for the last time. We've started the cars, turned on the fridges, admired the views, and felt very sad that our adventure has ended.The first day we felt very dislocated; it felt strange to be in familiar surroundings, in our own beds, after so long thinking about it. My parents did a super job of getting the house ready for us - all ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=513629&go=garrison Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=512135&go=garrison In a startling break with tradition I am writing this not on a plane, but on a train. We are on our last journey, to our last destination in our last country before home - on an Amtrak train from Seattle to Vancouver.After the wonders and trials of nearly 5 months travelling, coming to the US has been a bit of a shock, both good and bad. It has been great to have all the comforts of civilisation b... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=512135&go=garrison Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=510656&go=garrison Only the most cynical, travel-weary, homesick person could fail to be enchanted by the Galapagos - so we loved it.Yes, you could complain about the "package" experinece of being shuffled around on a well-trod route. But ultimately the sight of being so close to so much wonderful wildlife and scenary has got to win you over. We started off with a relaxing 3 days at a hotel on the central ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=510656&go=garrison Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=506240&go=garrison Well, it's been a while since the last blog from me. It's all been a bit hectic, and we've finally rebelled and have a free day. So, what's it been like these last few weeks?Well, we haven't really warmed to this continent. I'm not sure why - probably a combination of things: travel weariness, a hectic schedule, mixed experiences of hotels and guides have all probably contributed.So after Tahiti w... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=506240&go=garrison Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=503508&go=garrison Hi Everyone!!!I am really sorry I haven't written a blog in ages. There has been so much going on.When I last left you I had just been skydiving I think in New Zealand. After that we had a few days having fun in Queenstown. There was a british sweet shop that sold things that I had been missing so we stocked up on sweeties! We tried out most of the towns cafes and I spent every opportunity I c... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=503508&go=garrison Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=503375&go=garrison We weren't quite sure what to expect with Chile and Peru and it has certainly been quite eye opening. We arrived at Santiago from a tiring overnight flight from Tahiti, stopping for an hour at the remote Easter Island. Sadly we couldn't leave the airport to look at the strange Easter Island carvings, but we did get a glimpse into a very obscure way of life in such a remote community. My expecta... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=503375&go=garrison Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=500535&go=garrison So after a lovely final week in New Zealand"s Queenstown where the weather got gradually more wintery, we flew to Tahiti in French Polynesia and then on to the neighbouring isle of Moorea. On the final subject of New Zealand a few things stick in the mind:Absence of trafficAmazing landscapes at every turnFriendliness of everyoneElectric blankets (on every bed we slept in)It"s miles from ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=500535&go=garrison Sun, 6 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=499325&go=garrison Well, after a week in Tahiti, we're all a bit bored. I'm sure this isn't going to get a huge amount of sympathy so I won't go on about it too much!Tahiti (or, more accurately, the lovely island of Moorea just off it) is beautiful, in a tropical paradise sort of way. Blue skies, stunning seas and all that. The hotel is just about ok. But there are two real issues. First, and perhaps only slightly s... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=499325&go=garrison Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=497826&go=garrison Hi everybody I'm back with stories of my holiday YAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From the producers of not much at all and the makers of some stuff brings you a Thomas brothers comedy (c) Thomas Garrison and the adventures of a lifetime dum de do da dayayyayayya!!!!!!So in this episode i will be talking about Tahiti!!!!! OOOOOOHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! So we had a five hour flight to the airport O... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=497826&go=garrison Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=496933&go=garrison Today is Thursday, and so is tomorrow. We are now flying up New Zealand from Queenstown at the bottom back to Auckland at the top. We have had a wonderful week in Q'town - a real tonic and chance to relax. Well, for three of us anyway. S has taken every opportunity to try to kill or maim herself. We had a great apartment right on the lake front, and awoke every morning to see how the weather had c... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=496933&go=garrison Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT