Comments on: Rehab phase 1 is almost complete; Phase 2 is coming

By: Patricia

Patricia — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:31:07 +0000

What a great blog! I came across this while researching for my own sabbatical (4 months, including 2 months in Argentina). Loved the story, the adventures, and the ending. I’m dreaming of a dog as well, but with my old job, it would’ve totally died within 2 weeks bc of all the travels. I have just left the job last month and will start the trip on September 1! Thanks for the inspiration!

By: José

José — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:32:43 +0000

You are a bad rebel boy! Quit work, quit the Blackberry, let your hair grow (in a Jimmy Hendrix style). Wow, that needs balls (especially for the hair!). But why so much advirtising?

By: ryan

ryan — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 04:49:40 +0000

Hey Jeff, Thanks for commenting. We maintained our US insurance for the first few months just because our previous employer covered it. Later we got a new US based non-employer plan mainly because we knew we’d need it when we got back and didn’t want to have a gap in coverage. That said, there is a free public healthcare system in Argentina that works for tourists as well and if you want higher-end services it’s quite inexpensive to get private medical insurance down there (I think it was in the neighborhood of ~Us$100/month when we checked) through one of the private hospital networks (e.g., German, Swiss, etc.) and you can basically buy the insurance the day that you need it without any problems from what we heard. We never had any medical issues down there, but we heard that it was very easy and the services were quite good. So, I’d probably reconfirm elsewhere just to be sure, but as far as we could tell it wasn’t something you had to worry much about.

enjoy your trip!

By: Jeff L

Jeff L — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:09:17 +0000

Thanks so much for all the great info. One quick question that i didn’t see covered anywhere…what are your thoughts on getting health insurance to cover you while in BA? Did you maintain US insurance, pay for local, get travel insurance, etc.?

Much appreciated!

By: Betsy Talbot

Betsy Talbot — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:48:28 +0000

Welcome to Seattle! Sorry to be leaving for our own adventure just as you are landing here, but we are happy to make introductions for you to the great cast of characters we call friends. I will be interested to follow along as you re-enter “regular” life and see how the trip changes your perspective on things.

By: Crack

Crack — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:17:59 +0000

Hope you don’t mind the shameless plug re my new, all singing and dancing blog! I’m loving Mark Adkins comment – wise words i’m sure….

By: Mark Adkins

Mark Adkins — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:46:01 +0000

You guys are nuts for deciding to come back. You’ve established yourselves down there….now just make it stick. How many gringos can say they have discovered countries full of beauty and opportunity, while also finding that relaxed pace of life. Your coming home to high unemployment, political bickering and gridlock, and just poor quality of life in general. My gut tells me, you’ll be home for about 6-12 months before you realize “We should have another go of it down south…” My two cents…(by the way, just so you don’t think I’m some disgruntled Yankee who wants to sit and complain, we are making our plans for a move to Santiago…)

BTW – Loved reading everything you have posted during your adventure and hope to see more posts again….from South America.

By: nikki

nikki — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:30:27 +0000

love the dog bit! I would add “neglect friends and loved ones because you’re working or you’re too miserable to interact with anyone because of work”. hope that having an mba doesn’t mean i’ll never get to see you again will miss having you in sf…

By: ryan

ryan — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:25:22 +0000

Thank you Marnie! Yes, hope to run into you in SA sometime in the future. Best!

By: ryan

ryan — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:24:35 +0000

Crack,

Sorry that we’ll miss you You’ll have to start a blog so that we can read about your adventures!

Best