Saturday, June 16, 2007

This was only the beginning...

Hey everyone,
so here I am on my last day in Argentina, looking back on all the incredible experiences I had. I really can`t believe that my 9 months of travelling are already over. It seems to have passed within a blink of an eye. But I can say for sure that all the people I met, the nature I discovered and the cultures I learned about were touching. I have experienced so much about myself and about my life and life in general.

The first step was to decide to actually interupt my studies, and the second step was to actually bord the plane and leave. At first it appeared scary; on my own for 9 months travelling through countries where I at first didnt even spoke the language. But at the same time I knew that it was the right decission and that I would bring me what I was looking for.

I named my blog "La viajera buscando"- The searching traveler. When I left I didnt know what I was searching for, but now my feeling tells me that I found it. Now I know what I want to do with my life. Now I can say with confidence that I am looking forward to the unknown!

Before I wanted to have clarity of what I want to achieve in life. I wanted to have a certain aim to work towards to. Now I know look at it from a different angle. Life is a big adventure that I´m looking forward to encounter.

I have decided to finish my studies in Breda. But after those two years of studying, I don´t know what will follow. And I like the idea of not knowing what there is to come. This makes it even more exciting; scary at the same time but if you take it as a challenge I´m sure it can be a lot of fun!

The world is a big playground- go and look for the thrill, go beyond your own borders and experience the excitments of life!!!

Sometimes you have to jump, leave things in your life behind to go on with your personal journey!
I did so and with no doubts I am glad to have done that. Now I am filled with new ideas and new perspectives that will help me to live my life to the fullest!

Wow, this is an intense paragraph about my travels but since it means so much to me I want to share these thoughts with you.
And to anyone who is thinking about travelling to experience more in life- Go!!
And as Nike sais it so simply: JUST DO IT!

Tonight I will start my travels back home. It is hard to say good bye to everyone here. The people I started working with on the ranch turned into being special friends!
Thanks guys for making my stay so much worth!

But at the same time I am excited about seeing all my family and friends again. It has been a long time. And happily I can say: Its time to go home!!!
I am looking forward to going home! Being with all my friends and family...huhu...it gives me butterflies in my tummy seeing all of you again ;-)
And the best thing is... there is a big party waiting for me. My Moms birthday party with the costum motto "What a wonderfull world" What a perfect timing!!!

So, here are some pictures of my stay at the ranch...enjoy and see you soon;-)

*Siempre con una sonrisa feliz*
Yes, this is concidered working ;-)
Geneva and Anthony in the corn trailer.
José the Gaucho working on a fresh cow skin

Gaizgani and Richiard partying in the club "Suett"

Us Gaucho girls on the way to the party!

Geneva giving a fongus wash to Louisdor- Of course, music is a necessity My Sweetheart Esther an me- Con una sonrisa grande ;-)

Gauhic Gregorio at work- What a working environment, he?
Louis and Linda enjoying dinner together ;-)

Another working day is almost over- last treatment with the sunset in our backs


I have never seen a "normal" sunset here- they are always breathtaking!

In the back of th pickup on the way to town- Esther, Renate, Geneva and Nabil

Believe it or not, I assisted with a cow being skinned. To be honest, it wasnt as gross as I thought it would be!


These are my bracelets I collected during my travels- They all have a little story to tell...

Anthony enjoying his last REAL Argentininen steak- Enjoy Buddy!

Big kisses from Gaizgani and Esther- I love you too, chicas!
Isnt that an amazing sunrise???

Morning ride with the Gauchos- off to herd some cattle...I love it!



El Altillo, I will miss you!!!

Monday, April 30, 2007

El Altillo-


Bareback riding... out in the fields, listening to my music and enjoying the sunny beautiful day!

This was on a day out to the National Park Pelligrini. Tranquility and a lot of wild life!

What a wonderful day!

These are the other volunteers:
Esther(front left),Katie next to me and Anthony! What a team;-)


Out with the Gaucho Gregorio. Believe me...going out with the Gauchos is just like in the movies!
I love it!
Rounding up the cattle and bringing them up to the ranch... a life time experience!

Gracias para este experiencia de mi vida!!!


Out in town having a meal with every one...and suddenly we were surrounded by all these chicos! This one is my little cuty ;-)
Out riding with Esther and Anthony. And these sunsets we have every single evening. I am still astonished my the beauty!!!
Out partying in town. My roomy Esther and Anthony the English man ;-)

Saturday, April 07, 2007

El Altillo Ranch- Argentina

Hello everyone,
finally I found some time to update my blog. As some of you may know...At the moment I am volunteering on a argentinien Ranch El Altillo. It is in the North Est of Argentina close to Corrientes. The Ranch is in the middle of nowhere and to get closer to civilisation we have to take a taxi for 20 Minutes in to the small town Mercedes.
So far I am really enjoying the work here. Although can be really tough at some times...cause you are walking around all day, busy trying to get everything done on time.
But the people here are just so nice and fun to work with which makes it easier to keep on going!
Here are some pictures from our trip out into the fields. Since it was easter we didnt have to work in the evening and all of us went out for a ride. WOW...what a wonderful day!

Dont I look like an authentic cowgirl??? *;-)*
Galoping towards the camera...wow...this horse really wants to go!!!


Gaizkani and Luis- Brasilian trainer and the woman who knows it all!
I will miss you!!!

The morning feeding of the mares- every morning a nice start into the day. Hearing the horses enjoying thier food and an amazing view on the sunrise!

The Easter ride with all the whole crew! I love it!

Treating the fole against fever- may sound easy...

But no!Sometimes they can be a pain in the a**

Thats all for now...I hope you got an impression on what I am doing.

Its hard work but I love it!

Hasta luego, muchachos!!

Friday, March 16, 2007

Hey everybody,
just to quickly let you know...the last 3months of my travels I am spending on a horse ranch in the middle of nowhere of Argentina, near Corrientes.
The first impresion: hard work, not only the nice stuff...but still GREAT! And I am just learning so much.

I am looking after mares, doing easy treatments and today I , for the first time, actually whispered with horses. And believe it or not, I WORKS!!!

Even though you dont wisper;-)

More later,
take care,
greets from the pampa,
Love Lisa

Friday, March 09, 2007

Desierto de Atakama










Hey lovely people.



At the moment I am in the Atakama dessert...WOW...there is sooo much of nothing. But this is VERY beautiful.



This morning I went for a horse ride through the valleys...breathtaking! The nice thing was, that I was the only one with the guide. That way we could just take our time and go at our own paste and enjoy the silence!

Somewhere there in the shade thats me on "Metall". Unfortunately the pic didnt turn out too good.
In my emories it looks awsome! ;-)
This is the guide Juan with the obligatory Gaucho hat and me . He told me all about the past times, nature de Atakama and the people living here.



Me siempre encanta los caballos!!!


Siempre lindo!!!

Monday, March 05, 2007

Sparkeling stars and glooming moon










In Chile, my Dad and I have visited a observatory. I think the pictures speak for themselves...




And my comment: WOW
Yes, this small white dot is the moon!


Friday, March 02, 2007

new pics

Although it has already been a while...I uploaded some more pictures from my trip to Patagonia with Linda...so if you like just scroll down and enjoy the pics!
At the moment I am in Puerto Montt. In 1hour I will be off to a tiny town called Cochamo. There I will try to find a German who organises horseback trips through the Andes.
Take care, everyone and
Carpe Diem

Thursday, March 01, 2007

Rapa Nui-Parade

I dont want to confuse you with time jumping but here are some more pictures from the easter Island.i didnt get arround o it before, but I still want to share these images with you;-)

These pictures were at the end of the Tapati festival; as you can see there was a huge parade dancing through the strets of Rapa Nui. All people were painted with earth colours and decorated with amazing costums!

Enjoy












Sunday, February 25, 2007

National Park Pinguino de Humboldt


This was on our boat trip yesterday. We went to another National Park where you can see the Humboldt Pinguins, Pelicans, see lions and bottle dolphins... And we saw them all!!


The white rock in the background is the island where the pinguins live.
















The pelican is sleeping in the sunshine


Although it is a bit hard to see...the pinguins are relaxing on these rocks!




There were about 15 dolphins splashing around us... they are some beautys!!!


See lions- all they do is eat, sleep and reproduce.