ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK, NAMIBIA – A PHOTO TOUR

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Footprints in the sand.
Many times we go miles for dreamlike landscapes, and we do not realize that beauty and enjoyment can be, "just around the corner."

Date: May 2016.
Location: Necochea - Atlantic Coast Bonaerense - Argentina.
Vehicles: 3 Hilux - 3 Runner - 1 SW4 and 1 Ram.
Images: Gabriela, Walter A, Abriendo Huellas and own.

We had finished a big job that took us all the month of April ...... the "batteries" were half loaded, when the phone rings and our friend Dany de Brandsen, proposes a group exit for the dunes of Necochea. .; There we became aware that we had never driven on that surface.

Zooming in, he tells us that together with Walter Nosei, they have formed a group dedicated to cruises ("Abriendo Huellas 4x4") and would like to be part of this experimental debut, where they would see their ability to organize for future departures. Really the proposal was irresistible !! ..... when we left ?, was our answer.

We started from the Queen of Plata to Coronel Brandsen, where along with Dany and Marquitos (Hilux) we continued in tandem towards a Complex of Cabañas to the south of the City of Necochea; (4), and Walter (4), Daniel and Ms. (4Runner), Gabriela and Dani (Ram) And ...... to our surprise, from the City of Neuquén Mauricio Montenegro and Familia (4Runner).

Partial view of the complex in the southern sector of Necochea, where we stayed.

At night we had to "suffer", the first gastronomic experiments ......

The Guinea Pigs, subjected to the "barbarism" of meat and alcohol ....

The Chronicler was the "new" ..... the "debutante" ..... "the rookie", but within a few minutes we felt surrounded by affection and affection. Delighted, we set out to listen and learn from such affable and experienced "areneros". It was a magnificent night !!!

We got up and quickly the Caravan set off towards the South. Next to the sand we stop to deflate the tires.

At that moment, there appeared some "gadgets" that are screwed into the valve of the rim and ..... magically lower the pounds to the desired pressure. Wonderful!!! (1st lesson).

Finished the task of deflating, we were approached by a VHF team to keep us connected and ...... heading for the arena !!

Walter Nosei (one of the Profe) told us the course. We started from the city by the beach with permanent income to the dunes along 80 km, where we would pass by the Spa San Cayetano, Pesquero Pagrus, the famous Archi Medano Blanco, the stream Cristiano Muerto, until arriving at the town of Orense How are you?

We started with some small dunes, to go toning the body ....

The instructors "pending" of the maneuvers of Bombón (with the Rookie in .....)

Great setting.

We approached the star of this crossing: the Medano Blanco ....... impressive !!!

Agarrate Catalina!!!!!

Beautiful views from the top of the dune.

Daniel S and Gabriela .... "walking" with the magnificent RAM. (500 hp with chipeo !!!!!)

Daniel S and Gabriela .... "walking" with the magnificent RAM. (500 hp with chipeo !!!!!)

Mauricio ducho in travesías, adapted quickly to the land, with style and class.

What a good moment, we watched all the maneuvers of the Marplatense Band, moving like fish in the water ...

RichardMDQ ..... lecturing.

Daniel "El Barba" ..... a luxury !!, surfing.

Walter A y la SW4, enfierrada.

At this point of the voyage, we were gaining confidence with the permanent and accurate advice of the Boys. One of them: "........ Alberto ... never double on a steep climb .....". (2nd lesson)

Sorry!!!! Do not listen well

Total silence ..... suddenly !! The Band Marplatense is rammed over Bombón and a Lord with Beard says: DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING ...... dear Alberto ..... (Editor's note: looking at it in perspective, I think we were in trouble.)

After the rescue, Dany de Brandsen was trying to calm the crowd that cried out for an exemplary punishment ...

Once the moment was over, the fun continued ........

Air Festival in front of the Argentine Sea Costas

Dany de Brandsen

Pure adrenaline!!.

After the "pardon" we had to compensate our hosts. Modulating on the radio, you hear: "..... do not stingy the accelerator ok? ..."

Fly !!! Bombon .... Fly !!!

Bug are you okay?

Beautiful and stiff .........

Relax .....; We stopped to enjoy a rich bite .....

We continued ..... the Pagrus was waiting for us.

Walter Nosei, refreshing his impeccable Hilux.

The hours advanced without realizing and we were with a coastal classic: the Pagrus and the group photo.

What good times we were living, the camaraderie, the friendly treatment were complemented by the harmony of the landscape ...

The lights of the day were fading, he found us arriving at the Spa Orense.

We grouped together to inflate the tires and exchange vivid anecdotes.

......y con esta sonrisa de Dani S, que refleja el espíritu de esta hermosa jornada.....

...... we said goodbye, happy to open footprints .....

See you soon, travelers from Latitudes.

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The benefits of choosing border city flights

Getting unbelievably cheap flight deal is the dream of every traveller, so it doesn’t come as much of a surprise that Canadians are increasingly choosing border city flights instead of flying from airports in Canada. If latest reports are to be believed, every year about 5 million Canadians choose cross border airports and take flights from nearby US cities in order to avail cheap flight deals.

What are border city flights?

First things first! What are border city flights and how do they help Canadian travellers get cheap flight deals? To put simply, border city flights are ones that depart from US cities located near the Canadian border. That is to say, if you are travelling from Canada to any major cities in the US or elsewhere, you choose flights from nearby US cities rather than flying from a Canadian airport. Detroit, Buffalo, Burlington VT, and Seattle are some of the major cities located at a driving distance from Canada, and flying from any of these airports can be more cost-effective than flying from Canadian airports such as Vancouver International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport or Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.

Why choose border city flights?

Why should those who are in Canada choose flights from nearby US cities when they can take flights from airports within Canada? The answer is pretty simple: Canada – USA border city flights are a lot economical. When you fly from a US airport near the Canadian border, you can save hundreds of dollars on your air tickets. Let us see how you can save on travel expenses when opting for US border city travel:

·         Lower airline taxes: Airline taxes constitute a major part of your travel expenses. Taxes and fees levied by Canadian airlines are significantly higher compared to that of the US, so it is certainly in your best interests to board Canada – USA border city flights.

·         Domestic vs international: Those who travel from Canada to major US cities such as New York, Chicago, California or Florida have to pay international flight charges. However, when they take flights from nearby US cities, they only have to pay domestic chargers as they are departing from within the United States. It goes without saying that the difference between international and domestic airfares is significantly high.

·         More airline options: The US being one of the major travel hubs in the world, there are plenty of US airline companies offering services across the country and globe. When you opt for border city flights departing from US cities, you have more and better options than what you get in Canada.

·         Offers and discounts: The airline competition among different carriers in the US is getting tighter with each passing day. Consequently, US airline companies are coming up with offers, discounts and attractive packages to get and retain customers. Your chances of getting cheap flight deals are higher when you opt for US border city travel and book flights from nearby US cities.

Besides the above-mentioned, several other factors such as air carrier productivity, aviation policies, fuel prices, airport and navigation fees, asset prices, etc. contribute to the boom of border city flights. The money you spent travelling to the nearest border city in a car or bus is amply compensated for by the cheap flight deals you get when opting for border city flights. 

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