Dave Ford Does Earth

Dave Ford Does Earth

A Lifelong Journey Around the World

Current Project: Snapshots of New York City

A few years back I set off to travel the world. The journey enabled me to swim with Amazonian pink dolphins, summit the highest peak on the African continent, and sail below the Antarctica circle. The 1 1/2 year trip netted me a worldwide troop of friends and stories out the ying-yang. Currently I live in New York City and have decided to write about the energetic madness that occurs here on a daily basis.

Almost the End of the Earth–Ushuaia, Argentina

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I have spent much of the last few days recovering from Torres Del Paine. I am at about 95% and just about ready for my next adventure.
So far the weather in Ushuaia has been a delightful mix of rain, high winds, and more rain. The actual city is situated on an island in Tierra Del [...]

Torres del Paine: 35 miles with an Englishman and two Israeli Soldiers

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Yesterday I escaped Torres Del Paine. It was one of the most worthwhile yet extremely painful adventures of my life. We walked the equivalent of 35 miles up mountains, down mountains, through valleys, by lakes, up more mountains, over the river, and through the woods. We saw glaciers, wildlife, and natural wonders that I had [...]

Patagonia: The Perito Moreno Glacier outside of El Calafate

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The Internet in Patagonia blows the big one. Now, I realize that there is nothing down here. I realize that it is a beautiful place, full of glaciers, and penguins, and sheep farmers. However, there is no reason that I should not be able to send an email in 5 minutes. As far as computers [...]

Entering Patagonia via San Carlos de Bariloche in the Lake District

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San Carlos de Bariloche is a sleepy ski town and the biggest city in the Lake district of Argentina. I think its the biggest city in Patagonia but do not quote me on that. It feels like I’m living in a giant postcard. This place is breathtaking.

Ben, Billy, Garrett, and I took off from Mendoza [...]

Mendoza: At the Foot of the Andes on Horseback and Bicycle

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And the journey continues…..
Spanish lessons in Cordoba
On the spur of the moment, I took off for one of Argentinians most important cities–Cordoba– to visit a girl named Maia that I met in Villa Gesell. I broke away from Ben and the boys for a few days after Australia day for a bit. We [...]