Comments on: Thanksgiving in Bolivia, MacGyver* in the Kitchen

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:21:06 +0000

@Cindy: Great to see you here. Thanks for your comment and compliment. Regarding that dinner, it was not without effort. And as for underwhelming holiday dinners abroad, we can commiserate. We once (11 years ago, actually) enjoyed Christmas dinner in the Austrian Alps at a fast-food chain called Wienerwald (think Austria’s version of Boston Chicken). Wishing you better meals ahead.
@Matt: The beauty of that t-shirt is that it is totally meaningless in this part of the world. Not to mention, although it’s over five years old, it withstands punishing lavanderias and hand washings and it’s still going strong, which is more than I can say for my recently-acquired now postage-stamp sized t-shirts purchased in the Andes.
As for that meal together, we do occasionally make guest appearances in the kitchen.
@Akila: Oh sage. Now that would have really completed the meal. That was impossible to find, as far as we could tell.
Who knew that there was such a thing as s’moreable marshmallows — and that they were so hard to find outside of the U.S.

By: Akila

Akila — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:22:18 +0000

So funny – I love reading about your search for celery! (Frankly, I don’t like celery in my stuffing so we make it with onions and sage and skip the celery.)

It is always funny trying to find “American” ingredients in other countries. In New Zealand and Australia, we couldn’t find a decent marshmallow to save our life which disappointed us immensely because we were camping through the countries and really wanted to roast some marshmallows and make s’mores. But, their marshmallows are overly sweet and don’t roast properly. We almost considered asking my dad to ship us a bag of marshmallows.

Looks like you both had a happy Thanksgiving, anyway!

By: Nomadic Matt

Nomadic Matt — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:14:35 +0000

While this has nothing to do with your story, DAN: I like the green red bull t-shirt….so very south east asian backpacker!

Related to the post: remind me that if we ever travel together, your cooking!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:00:17 +0000

Hi guys,

First of all, your website is superb – I love following your adventures!

I’m envious and amazed by your ability to put together a real Thanksgiving feast. My husband and I (we are fellow wanderers) settled for half a roasted chicken and soggy fries for our Thanksgiving meal in Puno before wandering into Bolivia. Your meal made my mouth water!

By: Agne

Agne — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:39:11 +0000

Yes, MacGyver is international indeed We also used to watch Little House on the Prairie, Dr Quinn Medicine Woman, and others.

Have a safe trip to Paraguay

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:37:40 +0000

@Pete: Glad to hear your Thanksgiving was a good one — and that your blessings render you numerically challenged.
@Agne: MacGyver, the international icon? I wondered whether anyone outside of the U.S. would understand the reference. Thanks for your Thanksgiving wishes…and your continual praise
@Dee: The gravy? In our haste to eat our meal, we took a few quick photos. And the photo with the gravy didn’t make the cut. And Billy, how could he?
@Olivia B: Great to see you here! And thank you for your compliment – quality over quantity – it’s one of the nicest that we could receive!
@Lola: Indeed. Unique — that’s the idea. Thanks!

By: Lola

Lola — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:13:32 +0000

Truly lots to be grateful for. One of the most unique thanksgiving posts I’ve read

By: Olivia B

Olivia B — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:39:18 +0000

I enjoy following your blogg a lot! Rather quality tha quantity…Happy thanksgiving to you from Norway!

By: Dee

Dee — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:24:45 +0000

The final results of your Thanksgiving meal looked great — but after getting that wonderful aceite di pollo where was the gravy???
Anyway, thanks for all the kind remembrances.
Love you both.
Dee
P.S. After hearing you were nostalgic but also remembering getting all your adventurous news on days when his nose was to the grindstone –Billy said, “Good for you”!

By: Agne

Agne — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:51:32 +0000

Glad that you had a nice experience making your Thanksgiving dinner in Bolivia. I remember watching MacGyver when I was little – me and my older brother were amazed about his adventures.

And I disagree with you – you are best bloggers! Happy Thanksgiving again