***FAST FORWARD TO BOGOTA, COLOMBIA***
Little kids surrounded us with wide eyed curiosity as we made our way up a concrete ramp at the San Cristobal Sur public skatepark in Bogota, Colombia.
Greetings were abound and once they learned Shaun’s name it would be shrieked at him across the park. For some of them, Shaun was the first gringo they had seen or met in their life. Little kids gathered around him to get a better look.
“Tiene ojos azules!” (He has blue eyes!)
“Si, el es muy guapo.” I replied. (Yes, he is very handsome.)
They continued to pelt me with questions about the US, our marriage, and what we thought about Colombia.
Everything was followed up by a 9 year old boy exclaiming, “QUE CHEVRE!” (HOW COOL!)
This is what is going to be our new travel experiences. And you know what? I’m excited about it.
Introducing a new blog to the Over Yonderlust family:
Have you wanted to hear more from Shaun? Check him out as he takes on our travels while picking up his long lost love, skateboarding. We’re going to provide pics, reviews, videos, interviews and everything in between about different locations and people around the world and their relationship to skateboarding. Snowboarding and surfing will be included as well. Hope on over and join us for our new adventures.
Follow him on Twitter, Facebook, You Tube, or join his RSS feed. Pass it on to your friends.
See you there!
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Interested in the other blogs in the Over Yonderlust family?
Feed your travel addiction with Daily Dose Latin America – Daily pictures to provide you with inspiration along with guest posters providing their unique eye on this awesome culture.
Would you like to be a contributor? Send a picture, twitter handle, and caption to erica [at] overyonderlust.com.
Oh yes, we told you that we used to work for Blizzard. That lifestyle doesn’t just disappear overnight. Shaun provides his opinions and insights on Diablo 3 along with upcoming patches and blue posts.
Awesome idea! ..but Jesus Christ, don’t show me any more D3 stuff, I am trying to stifle an unbridled urge to build an SLI rig before it comes out! Hehe. I keep telling myself that two GTX 560s is two weeks in Vietnam, but it’s not helping very much when I’m seeing gameplay videos.
@Evan: Thank you! Shaun and I are super excited about our new endeavor for sure! Shaun has been spending so much time playing D3 – it kills me. I’m making him wait to consider getting a new computer (when I’m next), especially since I just want him to sell the damn site to Curse.
Congrats guys!! Looks like a great project. Very unique angle. Could probably arrange some sponsorships down the line as well. As a former, now occasional skater myself, I’m excited about this!!
I’m betting that if anyone can pull this off it will be you two! Congrats and Buena Suerte.
Kim & Barry
Congrats guys. What a cool and unique way to experience South America.
Congrats! Awesome project!!!
Whoa, whoa, whoa. When I’m “playing” Diablo 3, I’m actually doing intensive research for the site. You know, working. And there is a lot of stress involved with being part of a very small group of individuals that get to experience the pre-release content. So next time you see me saving the world from the minions of Diablo, maybe you should stop and ask if my shoulders are tight.
@Shaun: Pft. I’ll give you something to stress about.
@Phil – Totally! If you ever want to contribute, let me know!!
@Kim & Barry – Aww, thanks guys! We miss you dearly! Can’t wait till we get to meet up again. <3
@Erin – Unique indeed. When we first started entertaining the thoughts, we had no idea the locals were going to be so excited. That excitement was just too contagious to ignore. 🙂
@Andi – Thanks! We’re so stoked to finally get the ball rollin’!
Fantastic idea!! Love it – way to go, Shaun =)
Woop woop!!!! xoxoxox
Awesome job you guys! You are both killing it and now Randy can’t wait to skate with Shaun. 🙂
You used to work for Blizzard! That company owes me many hours of my life back 😉 (ok.. i enjoyed every second of it.. even levelling fishing…)
It’s great that you’ve decided to do a project that combines your interests with your travels. Best of luck!
@Bethany – Oh, man… that would be AWESOME!!!
@Stephanie – Thanks! It’s so much more fun combining interests! 😀
@Laurence – Lol, that is everyone’s story- including Erica and myself! I still occasionally play all the games, because you know, I get them for free. 😛
@Andrea – Yeah, sometimes I even surprise myself. /flex
@D – My sentiments exactly. ^^
What a cool idea! Congratulations and good luck!
Congrats guys, great ptojects!,
Great pix and sick idea on the sk8 side of travel! I’ll be looking forward to seeing more!
Congrats! What a great idea. We can’t wait to follow and hear more of your travels through Shaun. Looking forward to it.
@Terri: Thanks! We’re keeping our fingers crossed for sure!
@mugs: Thank you! Shaun should be getting back to you soon. 😛 Thanks so much for dropping a line!
Free stuff can’t be beaten 🙂 Do you play on the road or just have nostalgia moments when you’re back home?
Congrats on your new project – sound really, really exciting!