Skiing in Bolivia: the source of the Amazon

   The last week of our trip to Bolivia was spent in the capitol of La Paz and the surrounding peaks of the Cordillera Real. It was a beautiful, yet somewhat stressful experience. We were pressed for time so we felt like we couldn't fully appreciate the mountains in the way that we wanted. Our headaches lingered for most of the week as we tried to adjust to the altitude change coming from three weeks down in the lowland jungles. I'm glad we were able to get a small taste of the fascinating mountain culture and inspiring landscapes of the Bolivian Andes, and I really hope to go back one day to explore the skiing potential further. Not to mention the EPIC mountain biking.

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Fly-fishing in Bolivia: The Green Forrest Lodge - Caño Negro

The second part of our Bolivian exploits brought us to the jungle once again, but this time to experience our first taste of the fishing lodge life. The Green Forrest Lodge is a fishermen's paradise, where on any given cast you might hook into one of 29 species of game fish. River monsters abound.

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Fly-fishing in Bolivia: Golden Dorado expedition

Ten years ago, my dream was to catch a Golden Dorado. This past summer my brother Neil and I made that dream come true in the jungles of Bolivia. Ten years for us to develop our passion and skills to the point that we felt confident enough to travel to the depths of the Amazon with the soul intention of casting a fly. It was a hell of an undertaking and we couldn't possibly have done it without the help of our Bolivian friends Patrick and Federico, as well as our sponsors and parents.

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Chile: La Cultura

The last part of my photo update from Chile is focused around the culture. In between sessions up in the mountains, I had plenty of time to explore the cities of Santiago and Valparaiso which is a crucial seaport town on the coast. The cities are dominated by vibrant colors, detailed architecture, and street vendors selling everything from roasted nuts to local goods. I really enjoyed this part of the trip as it allowed me to relax and really take in the sights and sounds. Between surf sessions and futbol matches, I walked around the cities with my point and shoot to capture the local scene....