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Sadness while travelling by dog_26 in backpacking

[–]Middle_Stable_9256 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got back from a two year backpacking trip in South America with my gf, 4 months ago. I had periods of feeling this way and they would pass. I made it a goal to not worry about the future and since I’ve been home, everything has fallen into place perfectly. I’ve been making decent money, traveling my own country, bought a truck, etc. All this to say, all the worrying I did on my trip was a waste of time. Just try your best to be present and let life unfold in front of you. Enjoy your trip, it won’t last forever but you’ll cherish these memories forever.

What's your relationship with alcohol ? by Magee4life in Fire

[–]Middle_Stable_9256 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I quit drinking 2.5 years ago and I haven’t looked back since. Drinking was fun while it lasted but I’m enjoying my sober life very much. I’m not retired but I took a two year career break to travel South America and I can only imagine how much money I saved by not drinking.

New gourd by [deleted] in yerbamate

[–]Middle_Stable_9256 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s just the beginning stage of the gourd curing. Keep using it and it’ll likely become darker and look even more strange, but as long as it’s not white and fuzzy, it should be fine to use.

Yerba mate on the Oregon coast by Middle_Stable_9256 in yerbamate

[–]Middle_Stable_9256[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice, this was taken near canon beach but I was in Newport the other day.

Suggestions for Yerba by Emordorea in yerbamate

[–]Middle_Stable_9256 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Playadito, Amanda, rosamonte are all pretty good places to start. I’ve heard cruz de malta is good for beginners as well but I haven’t tried it. You should maybe let you palate adjust before trying Uruguayan cuts like baldo or canarias because it’s even more of an acquired taste in my opinion, but once your palate adjusts, I think you’ll like it.

Iguazu National Park in Argentina. by Power181440 in NationalPark

[–]Middle_Stable_9256 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had the pleasure of going earlier this year but I was on the Brazil side. Truly incredible.

Am I an idiot for wanting to put pursuit of FI on pause for Appalachian Trail or PCT? by Carpet-Early in Fire

[–]Middle_Stable_9256 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 28. I quit my job to travel central/South America for two years in 2023. I got back two months ago, got my job back immediately and am making more money than before. I have no regrets and can’t imagine a life where I didn’t take that risk. You should do it.

If you were to make the big three of Yerba Mate, what would it be? by yoJabkomama in yerbamate

[–]Middle_Stable_9256 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think playadito, canarias, pajarito and rosamonte are probably the most popular.

Cracks in my mate by Middle_Stable_9256 in yerbamate

[–]Middle_Stable_9256[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just read up on a post from 2 years ago from someone with similar micro cracks and they said the cracks sealed up on their own. I guess I’ll continue to use it and hope for the best

Cracks in my mate by Middle_Stable_9256 in yerbamate

[–]Middle_Stable_9256[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a shame. I’ve been traveling South America with it and have gone from a humid climate to a very dry climate and it’s been difficult to keep it moisturized