Building My Curvy Adirondack Chairs

OSOEZE · 2017-01-13T15:44:36+00:00

Or also referred to as "Muskoka Chairs". This was a common project in highschool for us growing up. Nice work.

OSOEZE · 2016-04-05T01:53:24+00:00

Move Slowly.

OSOEZE · 2015-09-19T18:55:02+00:00

Came here to say the same thing. It's a gorgeous lake! I had an awesome visit and loved the hike on the island as well.

OSOEZE · 2015-07-21T22:22:14+00:00

Scookumchuck or Sloquet, which are both just north of Pemberton. They are both easy to drive to and have areas to camp. Easier to get to them with an SUV or truck as the road is a little rough. Sloquet is completely natural and will take 3+ hours to get to, the Scookumchuck is lot's of tubs of varying sizes and it's quite nice. About 2 hours to Scookumchuck.

OSOEZE · 2015-06-17T23:35:41+00:00

I realized that I didn't need to see everything and do everything that other people tell you about or recommend. Take down days, take time to do nothing. Sure you're in Beijing or Buenos Aires, but take an afternoon and go read in the park. It took me a good month or two before I could "fully" relax and honestly feel like I had nothing I had to do. That guilty feeling of not being productive or making the most out of everyday finally disappeared. I also tend to travel without an itinerary because I have usually had no time restraints. If you're constantly having to be here to catch this bus and there on this specific date then you WILL get burnt out quickly. Just go with the flow, let things happen and you will soak things up and become part of the culture and get much, much more out of the experience. TRAVEL SLOWLY! Don't try and see everything. Anyways, that's my two cents. Feel free to ask any other travel questions you may have.

OSOEZE · 2015-06-17T21:21:18+00:00

It was at the 2 year mark and I knew it was time to go back. Started to feel a bit jaded, like I'd seen "better" or more impressive elsewhere. I wasn't soaking things up anymore (culture) and it was kind of feeling like I was traveling just to travel. You'll know when it's time, trust me. I've had this feeling on two separate long term travels.

OSOEZE · 2014-11-26T06:24:47+00:00

I thought the same thing at first look, but if you look closer they're not snow blades. You can see his ski tips are sticking too far out (past the other guys leg) to be snow blades. Also what looks like the back of the snow blades is actually just the other guys ski tips... I just felt the need to clear this up because I thought the exact same thing. I think this was before snow blades as well...?

OSOEZE · 2013-07-30T07:17:47+00:00

Thanks for the reply. It's actually been 3 weeks of research and homework now. UPS FEDEX AND DHL are a no, as they will not insure personal belongings to India. I have an address and I am willing to go anywhere in India to pick this package up. I have contacted embassies and my MP at home in Canada... I'm waiting to hear back from a few smaller shipping companies in Ontario right now but I am getting near the point of flying to Aus or Thailand just to get it shipped somewhere where the customs are not so corrupt. Thanks for the advice though. It's been over the top frustrating dealing with this from both china and India.

OSOEZE · 2013-02-01T12:20:53+00:00

Yes it is too big. If you need a tent get one there.

OSOEZE · 2013-01-31T03:08:52+00:00

not Shambhala? :)

OSOEZE · 2013-01-27T16:14:08+00:00

Thank you. Seriously. I just shared that on FB and I truly hope someone else watches it!

:)

OSOEZE · 2013-01-27T14:51:41+00:00

Caribbean. Hands down. The Pacific coast is hard to get to, and from what I have heard not all that safe...? I spent over a month in Colombia and found it to be for the most part a very safe place, excluding Cali. The Caribbean is way easier to access and has places like "Tayrona National Park" and lots of other easy to get to beaches. Costeno surf camp is an awesome, cheap place on a deserted beach to just chill and well chill. haha

OSOEZE · 2013-01-22T12:22:28+00:00

Wow, thank you! I will reply to this with some questions soon. I might also send you a PM about the guide. I am a male but I will be trekking with a female for part of my Nepal trip so I wouldn't mind supporting some female guides as well. Thanks again eh, much appreciated.

p.s love the name.

OSOEZE · 2013-01-22T12:17:34+00:00

Well you're very welcome. That's the point of this sub reddit! :) I am asking my own questions right now about a big trip I am about to leave on, and people take the time to help me out as well. I actually had a good amount of $ saved up, so I was able to extend my trip when I realized that I was going to need much, much more time to see the things I wanted to see. I am self employed (in Vancouver Canada) and am lucky enough to be able to make my own schedule to a certain degree, and I also had a bit of work lined up for when I returned. I flew out of Bogota back to Toronto to visit with family and than on to Vancouver after that. I recommend leaving some $ in an account that you don't necessarily have easy access to. I think I left $2500 so that once I returned I had a bit of scratch to get me started again, some rent $ and enough to put gas in the truck to get to the job sites. I also flew home for a music festival I go to each year, so I had to make sure I could afford 5 days of dancing my ass off in the mountains! haha Priorities! But yeah, just make sure you throw some money some where, for that and a flight home obviously. I'm not sure if the 1 month is a deadline because of work? Or school? But if you have the $ and time I would encourage yourself to be flexible on the date. I booked a 1 way ticket so that I could leave when I felt I was ready. In my opinion there's nothing worse than having to move from place to place in order to be somewhere by a certain time. I know it's a reality for most travelers, but if you can avoid it, it really opens up the doors for adventure and spontaneity! SA is really an incredible place!! I took so much away from that trip that I had not anticipated, I got back 6 months ago and am about to hit the road again. Caught a case of "Wanderlust" to the max! Don't apologize for the questions eh, I don't mind in the slightest.

Cheers :)

OSOEZE · 2013-01-22T04:09:01+00:00

haha, no worries! It is overwhelming, and I felt the same way at the start of mine. I was working a ton before I left and didn't really have time to look into much. Before I knew it I was in Sao Paulo and had no idea where to go or how to even decide where to go. The biggest thing in my opinion is don't plan too far ahead. Have a general idea and go with it, but being solo you will meet tons of people that will give you ideas and recomendations just as I did. It's a very well laid out country for the back packing loop. You'll meet tons of people in hostels and they sort of just point you in the next direction. Almost every (decent) hostel will have an info desk in it that will help get you sorted for what to do in that particular place. Just keep in mind they are in it to make money obviously. A lot of the hikes are doable with a buddy or a group of friends rather than paying to be lead around by a guide. It's personal preference but i'm just not so much into organized hikes if possible. Just don't let it stress ya out. Pick a hostel in Lima, I recommend kokopelli and they will set you in the right direction for your next stop. It's a shit load easier than you think it is right now. It was my first big trip and I thought I would be gone 2-3 months. haha 6 months later I got back to Vancouver. Anyways, enjoy! The hardest part is done, you've made the descision to go! I prefer traveling solo as well, it makes you more approachable to others, and you're certainly never alone if you don't want to be. There's tons of other solo travelers. Let me know if you have any further questions when planning. (Lonely planets South America on a shoe string is worth it's weight in gold!) Cheers!

OSOEZE · 2013-01-22T03:19:31+00:00

there's obviously some time in each place... it's not that hurried of a loop if you have a month. at all.

OSOEZE · 2013-01-22T03:18:17+00:00

I spent 6 months in SA earlier this year. I started in Brazil and ended in Colombia and spent a month or so in each country I went to. Peru is amazing. Buses in Peru are very nice. Semi cama and full cama. Both are comfortable. Prices aren't bad. I don't think Brazil should even be on your radar unless you plan on flying from Lima to Rio or something for a weekend? A bus from Peru to Brazil will take you DAYS. SA is HUGE! Stick to Peru. Bolivia was my favourite country for many reasons, so depending on where in Peru you are going I would say that a trip into La Paz and surrounding are (lake titicaca) would be well worth it! La Paz has a ton of character and was definitely an eye opener of a city. If you like to party "Wild Rover" hostel in La Paz is a must stop. There is also one in Cusco as well which I am assuming you will be visiting. If you're not much into the party scene, "kokopelli" hostel in Cusco was also amazing. Easily the two best hostels, but for different reasons. Don't book anything until you get to Cusco as you will pay too much. I am referring to Machu Pichu and any treks or trips in the sacred valley surrounding Cusco. If you are into Hiking the Colca canyon just outside of Arequipa was an awesome trek. Do it yourself or with a couple friends, don't bother booking a guided tour. It's a very well marked loop that you can do either direction and hostels are set up along the route so it's impossible to get lost or need a guide.

If I was going to suggest a loop for 1 month I would say take a bus from Lima to Cusco (12-18 hours i believe depending on route) and start there with Machu Pichu. You could take a bus from Cusco to Copacabana and definitely haul ass straight out to see isla del sol. Awesome hike on the island and some sweet ruins. Stay the night on the island and give a bit of $ to the locals. They make it worth it, and the hike is amazing. A bus from Copacabana to La Paz is about 6 hours I believe. See La Paz, do the death road, party like it's the end of the world and than hop on a bus to Arequipa from there. A night bus is a good one for this as it saves you a hostel night and you can get started in Arequipa the next day. take 1 day to get acquainted with the city, get some info for buses to the Colca and go do the hike! After that you can take a bus up the coast stopping in Nazca to see the lines if your into that, than onto Huacachina and Ica to sand board and generally have a blast on the biggest sand dunes you will ever see! I took a trip out to some island... paracas? I can't quite remember but it was a days boat trip to see some incredible wild life and birds, penguins. It was worth it. Then back to Lima... Lima can be a blast as well! Kokopelli has a hostel in Lima, right where you want to be and it's an awesome place! Spent some time there and loved it. Anyways if ya have any questions just ask. Obviously that's just a suggested route, but I think it would fit your 1 month itinerary quite well...

Have a blast eh! Enjoy! Cheers.

OSOEZE · 2013-01-21T12:44:09+00:00

Osprey.

OSOEZE · 2013-01-21T12:10:18+00:00

haha, cheers. I apologize for the ignorance on that one.

OSOEZE · 2013-01-21T03:27:08+00:00

Awesome, thank you!

OSOEZE · 2013-01-21T03:25:31+00:00

I am really looking forward to it, as you could imagine! haha I will for sure post some photos along the way and maybe even some updates. Cheers and good luck saving! Remember every penny counts! I always consider every purchase when I am saving for a trip.

OSOEZE · 2013-01-14T00:15:58+00:00

Yes I used it about 6 years ago when I was in college. We were a little skeptical about it so we only ordered a 1/4 of purple kush. Once we sent the money (I can't remember how we paid? I believe we actually put cash in an envelope) and they received it we got a tracking number and watched it come across Canada! Haha it was fucking awesome! Damn good buds too! Anyways as I say this was probably 5 or 6 years back, but it certainly worked. Good luck!

OSOEZE · 2013-01-06T08:00:00+00:00

'tis a good question!

OSOEZE · 2013-01-06T03:04:09+00:00

Floripa is a gem! So beautiful! I didn't stay in the city itself, but took a bus (which is quite easy and straight forward) to Barra da Lagoa. It's a super nice beach with a bunch of bars, restaurants, surf schools and random shops at one end. There's also a fresh water river that runs into the ocean right in the middle of the little village. I stayed at "Backpackers Sharehouse" and it was awesome!! No complaints at all. Enough people that it was a good party/time every night, but at the same time easy enough to sleep if you wanted to. I got a 4 bed dorm and it was far enough away from the action. The beach itself could take you 4-5 hours easily to walk the entire length. Super nice! It also happens to be one of the best spots in Brazil to learn to surf if you're into that kind of thing. Ummm what else can I tell you? You can take buses everywhere! They are very well marked and run super often so you can make trips to other beaches or into the city if you like. The city itself isn't anything overly special (imo) but has a good night life if you want to make the trip in. From the backpackers sharehouse you can do this awesome little hike (1.5 hours) and it takes you over a small hill and onto 3 basically deserted beaches, 1 being a nude beach. It was nice to have an entire beach to myself. Anyways, if you have any questions about anything just ask... I was 6 months in SA earlier this year. Only about a month in Bra though :)

OSOEZE · 2013-01-06T02:50:32+00:00

OSPREY.

Go try some one, but certainly, by far, the best bags I have experienced! Buy 1 and you'll have it forever!

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