My kids are back in school..

A thoughtful post from a friend today LOL:

Source: bluntcard.com via Nicky on Pinterest

And another:

Source: someecards.com via Nicky on Pinterest

See the pattern that's emerging?! :)

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Card by DesignerPhotoCards.com.au

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. I hope 2013 brings you everything you need and want, and those you care about stay safe and happy. :)

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'Something to declare' (via TheAge.com.au)

This is exactly how I felt in South America recently - "They have a habit of asking annoying questions such as "What's your second language?" Then you have to explain that, in Australia, we don't really do second languages."

"You can't just expect to get by with English and a little bit of Spanish in South America. You'll make it from one place to another, sure. You just won't be able to talk to anyone while you're doing it. You'll feel as though you're drifting across the top layer of a very deep society."

At the end of 3 weeks, I could pretty much count my "little bit of Spanish" on one hand. When I met the Peruvian guide who spoke 6 languages, I just felt... dumb :>

http://www.theage.com.au/travel/blogs/the-backpacker/something-to-declare-20121113-299au.html

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My South America photos & video

If you're interested, you can view all my travel pics here on Flickr.

Or here on Facebook.

I've also uploaded several videos here on YouTube.

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Santiago, Chile

Lunchtime view from the W Hotel, Santiago.

If you're interested, you can view all of my travel pics here on Facebook.

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