Little Bits of AWESOME

By Dana & Brent

As we've been traveling, there have been numerous interesting, strange and/or astounding things that we have encountered.  Some of the pictures you see in this post may be beautiful places or they may be horribly-translated Spanish to English signs that I thought you would all enjoy.  Regardless they're all awesome in their own way.  I hope you enjoy these sights and little bits of sunshine as much as we have.  I plan to continue adding to this as we encounter new and unusual things along the way...

The city of Quito is really dedicated to tourist safety

When you have a 12 month growing season, asparagus tends to get a bit larger. . . I think Dr. Seuss would be proud of this find.  

p.s. For the gullible ones out there, 1) that is not actually asparagus, and 2) most of these posts may not be accurately labeled... you have been forewarned.  

Me very happy about our $1 purchase - Best Mandarinas Ever!  I think we ate them all in one sitting.  

Spellcheck much?

Still searching for the "Tre Bin"

Also, what's a toiler?

Most useful bench ever...

At least it doesn't hurt your butt.

I couldn't agree more!

What?

South American Zebra

Can you turn on the fan? Oh. Nevermind...

I want to ride these horses!

Someone FINALLY came up with the idea of a 2D movie!  I thought I'd never see the day.  

Please explain to me how any of the things on this notebook go together.  

This little piggy went to market...

Our favorite dance club.

Most amazing Ice Cream 'Truck' I will ever find...

...I hear this is the seat the pros are using next year at the Tour de France.

Typical morning ride on a UFO

No, those are not mini animal crackers...the bag is actually that big!

Typical walk to the supermarket

...the best part was that this was gushing for hours and no one seemed concerned nor were there workers anywhere nearby to fix it.  

YES!  I FOUND ANOTHER ONE!

And Saving the Best Notebook for Last. . . Can you spy the Voodoo Ant?

#1)  How does this title have anything to do with the text below?

#2)  More lovely spelling

Someone was either quite clever or extremely lazy...

...if you were wondering, this was a totally different printed sign in a totally different location than the one above.   

If you missed the pole dancers, at least the sign will help direct you to your destination.  

Monkey see, monkey do. We'll let you decide who copied whom...

broAster king? Or "bro"-ster king?

Ecuadorians enjoy playing cruel tricks on the blind...

You should thank us for deciding not to post the picture of Santa modeling this swimsuit.

...I would like to add that this is not an uncommon image at local auto parts stores. 

Chilean super markets are winning the war against heart health...

...and Chilean bars are winning the war against anti-alcoholism groups...

League Against Alcoholism

The irony of where the 'Liga Contra el Alcoholismo' is located.…  Sometime between 1899 and 2014 this street became the #1 party street in Valparaiso, Chile.

I'm getting mixed messages.

Forever Alone Level: Yard Work

South American Gothic

Cardboard - The Duct Tape of Chile

Proofraed much?

We were models for one of Chile's up and coming sculptors!

. . . for some reason, he's still waiting for his big break.  

SECURITY ZONE!

Apparently the city of Valdivia is just as dedicated to safety as Quito.

They took their policy of Administrative Transparency a little too far.  

TARDIS! 

Caping Trail

. . . I still don't know where to put my tent. 

I also want to ride these horses!   (p.s. caballos = horses)

The book exchange is. . . lacking. 

#facepalm

We stayed in Bariloche long enough that they dedicated a building to Kyle!

What IS That?!?

. . . to be fair it did what it was supposed to.  We bought this pasta because of it.  

I don't know what to say. . .

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of 'Arboles') has finally started a campaign against cold trees.

This sign was surrounded by stationary English-speaking tourists

Is this usually a problem here?

(p.s. lavamanos = sink)

If you get hit by one of the rocks are you supposed to just let it bleed?

We found a memorial to St. Bruce Banner!

What's wrong with this picture?

We Have Not Leave Any Personal Belongings Here

There are literally millions of native English speakers in this park every year, and you couldn't find ONE to proofread your signs?!?

Does this make you want to buy a hair wrap?

A+ for Creativity:  "Here - Beers Colder Than Your Ex's Heart"

"NO PARKING - 24 Hours"

I've never been asked to "treat the toilet with care and love" before.