Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Carnival Tuesday 2006

An excelent day, to get going with some pendings.

That engine seal has been asking for replacement for quite some time.

Well, today is the day.





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Sunday, February 26, 2006

CPC Strike 3 ... OUT?

CPC goes to Cerro Azul...

Objective: The usual, have a good time. And Rappel the Romeo and Julieta waterfalls.
CPC members: Carlos, Shyara, Chema and I.
CPC guests: Ingrid.














[Intelectual hour]








[Nachi2]


[Patent pending.]






At this point the camera batery died.
And no, I had no spares...


From Carlo's camera, "Julitea".
I would say, 10 meters that is me, and I am 2meters tall).



"Romeo".
We did not had time to rappel this one.




Back at home, watching the video.
[Feel the urge to laugh?]

Sunday, February 19, 2006

CPC Strikes Again.













[Carlos]


[The view, half way down]


[The view from all the way down] (well, actually 2 meters above the ground).


[Proof that I was there?]


[things I saw down there]


Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Valentine present?

Simple things are the best ones.

THANKS!!! [you know who]



Sunday, February 12, 2006

The Toad Jump

This was a trip plagued with obstacles to sort.

Ivan “inspired us” with the trip a week ago.
And I, “coordinated” a team for him to take (my friends).

However I was unable to contact him again, until the night of the Saturday 11, when I discover the trip has been canceled.

First things first.
I got to call everybody to let them know (maybe they still have a chance to go somewhere on their weekend).

But later, I guess the “entrepreneur” personality in me, decided otherwise.
So I started a revolution (at 10pm), made calls and asked for favors.... but no go.

Finally, I generously convinced Jose Manuel, to open the Let's Camp Store for me, on a Sunday at 6am.

After I got that, then another rush of phone calls to all my friends was made, to let them know the trip was on.

By 1:00am we where still exchanging calls, and SMS messages.
(There is a lot of room for improvement on the organization area).

Sunday, 5:45am, I get a Call from Jose Manuel, the guy is up and ready to go to the store.

I say cool, I´ll meet you there at 6am.

Yes, For the first time, Let's Camp store opened on a Sunday (and at 6am).

That is what I call service. Thanks Let's Camp.

[additionally I made a personal call to the owner, around 6:45am, for him to lend me his anchoring straps].





After more turns forward and backwards, we made it to the Crater Valley Hotel, in El Valle.

Here I was “hopping” to find Kathryn or someone who could point me to the rappel spot.

Yes, I had acquired over $400.00 dollars in rappel equipment, dragged my friends all the way to El Valle, and I still do not know where is the rappel spot.
(Did I mention there is a lot of room for improvement on the organization area?)

Anyways, I met Kathryn, whom I had only heard of. And she was a cool lady.
She kindly gave me directions (and a quick map) to get to the rappel site.


BTW, the Crater Valley Hotel is a beautiful place [http://www.crater-valley.com/].
[And no, I am not on commission for recommending the hotel.]

We made it to the rappel spot!!!

This mighty water fall is called "The Toad Jump" and it was just what we needed (for such newies as we are)


Another shortcoming.
Shyara left her running shoes in her car, back at Coronado.

Lucky for her, I was carrying my trusty duct tape.
[Duct tape reef's here]













Team 2 getting ready for action.
[proof that I was there?]




Shyara showing off.

Friday, February 10, 2006

Hanging out at Let's Camp [again]








[Safety personel for the kids] [ME!]



[Roderik, lovely kid]