2002-2005 (c) GetJealous.com, All rights reserved. http://www.getjealous.com/genzthegallivant/rss.xml Welcome dear friends, family and fellow travellers! I found this perfect site to record my adventures, so please write me messages and keep in touch! I've put as many pictures up as I can, so ENJOY!! Theres a map to see where I've been, and if you put your email address in the box provided on the left you will then receive automatic updates every time I write a diary entry or post some pics!! If you'd like to write me an email: genzhodge@gmail.com Happy and safe travels to you all! LifeXtraOrdinary- Life is too Xiting to be Ordinary! http://www.getjealous.com/genzthegallivant http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=471824&go=genzthegallivant Hi all!Well I have fallen far behind with my updates, but here is EVERYTHING!My Fantabulous journey that has taken me from Rio to Bogota, Colombia where I spent 5 nights. Then onto Havana in Cuba for 6 nights. Cancun in Mexico with a day trip to the Chitzen Itsa Pyramids, and next you will see San Francisco where I am now staying with my Aunt Helen and her husband Bennett!I think you'll enjoy the ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=471824&go=genzthegallivant Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=471818&go=genzthegallivant ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=471818&go=genzthegallivant Sat, 1 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=449336&go=genzthegallivant Tonight the 6 best schools paraded once again and I was able to get dirt cheap tickets to go and have a look at this amazing display of feathers, costumes, music and razzamataz!The only problem was that the best schools were last, and so that meant Shannon and I were in the grandstand drinking beer for 6 hours watching each of the schools parade by- each 80 minutes long, with 4000 participants- it... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=449336&go=genzthegallivant Sat, 9 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=448535&go=genzthegallivant ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=448535&go=genzthegallivant Sat, 2 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=446198&go=genzthegallivant Hi all!Its been 2 weeks since I last updated, and boy have Bec and I been busy little bees! I've had a long list of 'must see and do's in Rio' and I am proud to say that we have successfully completed about 95% of that list (she can do the rest next time she comes to visit!)We have had a wild time, and Beccy has now seen the best and worst that Rio has to offer (except for the best to come over t... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=446198&go=genzthegallivant Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=440858&go=genzthegallivant My goodness , the past 3 weeks has been  action packed and SO MUCH FUN!!I've been showing Beccy Boo the best that Rio has to offer- fab beaches, fantastic nightlife, exotic Islands, Mountains, Lagoons, Rain forrests, boat rides, tram rides..its all been go go go!! Just take a look at the pics- its been bloody hot though- 40 degrees yesterday, but unfortunately it rained at night and we had to post... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=440858&go=genzthegallivant Wed, 2 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=433565&go=genzthegallivant Howdy FolksHappy New Year!!!!This past month spun by so fast, and I can't believe we are already in '08, it feels like I got back from the Amazon just yesterday!Well as you can see by the pics life has been full of joy this past month-Leo and I went to the 'God of Pop Rock'-Sting and the Police. He didn't fail to impress the 75,000 or so that turned out at Maracana- it was a life time dream to see... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=433565&go=genzthegallivant Sat, 1 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=422687&go=genzthegallivant (If you are reading this first, STOP- the other diary entry is the First part of the trip, this is the continuation of the first diary entry!)____________________________________________________________________(contd)Well I'm sorry to write so much, but it really was such an action packed adventure and I feel the need to share it all! maybe I can inspire you to come and visit this magnificent coun... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=422687&go=genzthegallivant Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=422605&go=genzthegallivant Brasil, Brasil, BrasilEu adoro!This country just keeps impressing me with its incredible natural beauty, simple, friendly and hospitable people and fascinating culture & history. This huge country, full of diversity, from the different landscapes-Rain forests, snakelike rivers that intertwine and run side by side with the Atlantic Ocean in the North of the Country to the Desert Sand Dunes of t... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=422605&go=genzthegallivant Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=410398&go=genzthegallivant Well kiddies,I have had a very busy past couple of weeks- but the greatest thing that I did was to get my Myopia (short sightedness) fixed! Oh yes- I underwent the laser surgery- but it was completely pain free- and you wouldn't believe it- but I now have 100% vision in both eyes! Hallelujah!I was lucky to be an eligible candidate, and since this type of thing (among with Plastic Surgery, Dentists... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=410398&go=genzthegallivant Mon, 1 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT