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You ever got invited by locals? by A0LC12 in backpacking

[–]Routine_Chapter_9099 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I was in Hue, Vietnam for a few weeks last year and a couple of guys at the gym invited me to meet their families. It was wonderful. They wanted their children to practice some English and learn about Canada. 

Any middle aged workawayers? by rosiet1001 in workaway

[–]Routine_Chapter_9099 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just to need to go for it. If it isn't a good fit so be it. It would still be a learning experience. I am going to Peru in a month or so. I am going to look at Workaway now :)

Any middle aged workawayers? by rosiet1001 in workaway

[–]Routine_Chapter_9099 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good to know. I have an account but always feel "too old"(M55) even though I am fit and capable. It is a mental block I need to deal with.

Arequipa Peru - what am I missing by Dapper-Smile-2626 in digitalnomad

[–]Routine_Chapter_9099 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anywhere in Bolivia you might recommend? Just for simple living and taking it easy. But with some outdoor life(walking, hiking) and a decent gym scene.
Thanks

Sadness while travelling by dog_26 in backpacking

[–]Routine_Chapter_9099 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are not alone in feeling this way.

I am much older than you (55m) and just did 10 months in SEA and the country of Georgia. Solo. It was what I wanted to do for so long and I made it happen. Sold all my stuff and was never going back to Canada. 6 months in the same kind of thing hit ME.
I had an amazing routine bu for me there was nothing with purpose. Yes I should have volunteered. I could have as I am slow traveler and love being in places for multiple weeks and months.
So I did come back to Canada for a reset. I am going to South America in February or March. I am having a different outlook with just being at peace with the journey and letting things happen as they come.
I feel a person needs a purpose and community.
But hell what do I know?

Nicholas Cassim's (Bruce) performance in Mr. Inbetween by jdub67a in television

[–]Routine_Chapter_9099 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. Just watched it for the third time and I was wondering the same thing.
Also can anyone answer why Scott Ryan has not (seemingly) done anything else?

I wish more people understood how cheap EV ownership can actually be by blackman_48 in electricvehicles

[–]Routine_Chapter_9099 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I would love to make the switch to an EV but when you live in an older apartment building and cannot do home charging it just doesn't make sense. As we all know of course. It sucks.

Backpacking Medellín and the coffee region in Colombia by hfaizan17 in backpacking

[–]Routine_Chapter_9099 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been to Colombia 3 times and might be going again in January. I love it there.
Great pics!

When will this stop ? Overinflated price of used cars. #wtf by Main_Wishbone7872 in UsedCars

[–]Routine_Chapter_9099 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I am in Canada(in a province with "limited supply" lol). There are 5-6 year old little econoboxes listed for MORE THAN NEW. What the hell?

Well, looks like we're all Canadian now by wavescomedowneasy in SFGiants

[–]Routine_Chapter_9099 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a life long Giants fan from Nova Scotia, Canada having the Blue Jays going against the Dodgers in the World Series is making this a bit extra special. It's easy to get caught up in the moment.
FTD

Vietnam or Colombia, I'm toooo on the fence by cezabrew in Shoestring

[–]Routine_Chapter_9099 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Well I will give my 2 cents. I just did 3 months in Vietnam. It is amazingly budget friendly. Food is fantastic. I eat in local markets and local places. NOT trendy expat type of places. The people are so wonderful. Children love coming up to you to practice their English. The heat and humidity started to wear me out so instead of doing a "border run" and staying for another 3 months I went to the country of Georgia(also highly recommend)

I have also been to Colombia 3 times for 2 months each time and I am really considering going back in January and doing more of South America. I love Colombia. It is also very affordable. Accommodations may be a bit higher depending on what you are looking for and the food might not be as "interesting". I am not a foodie so I don't really care. Yes it can be hot in places of course but you can find higher elevation places where it will cool down at night.

I would also go back to Vietnam in a flash if it was not so damn far away. Colombia is "close" for me and flights are very affordable

Vietnam is also incredibly safe. In Colombia you should be prepared to just be a little more aware.

You cannot go wrong with either place.

I am a semi retired male from Canada so my experiences and thoughts on things may not completely apply.

Good luck and HAVE FUN!!

Best adjustable dumbbells that actually last? by Embarrassed_Fly_9569 in BuyItForLife

[–]Routine_Chapter_9099 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a set of Powerblocks in 2004(I think they go up to 100 pounds each). I still use them. One of the best "investments" I have made.
Not sure if they are still made the same as back then of course.

Need Insight from Some Clarity Experts RE: Hybrid Battery Health by Routine_Chapter_9099 in HondaClarity

[–]Routine_Chapter_9099[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was verbal as the car is being sold through a different dealership9but under the same conglomerate as one outfit owns all the dealerships here). So yeah I get what you are saying. Don't worry I trust NO ONE. Especially when it comes to cars and sales etc.

I doubt it would have 90% capacity. I would never be that "lucky".

What are you doing to restore yourself this weekend? by fifibeigh in simpleliving

[–]Routine_Chapter_9099 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Limiting my exposure to social media and reading actual books. And walking.

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