Thoughts

Sunday December 5th.

Happy Birthday Denise!

Two months exploring Columbia (okay I was only there because of a coup!), Ecuador and the Galapagos, Peru and Machu Picchu, Bolivia and the salt flats, Chile and Easter Island, Argentina and Buenos Aires, Brazil and Iguacu, and Paraguay (okay I was only there half a day, but it felt a lot longer!)

I had a fantastic time South America. The two months went by quickly and eventfully. I met lots of wonderful people, travellers and locals, took numerous planes and buses, had virtually no problems (well except for the coup!), and thoroughly enjoyed the many places I visited. When I first thought about South America I wanted to do five things: Galapagos, Machu Picchu, Easter Island, Rio, and Iguacu Falls. All five were amazing and didn't disappoint, but there is so much more to do and see down here. I would happily return and do another two months.

However, it's time to move on, it's planned and paid for so...

Goodbye South America .... Hello Africa! Another series of adventures awaits!

Third continent... ninth country...

Four months into a twelve month trip.... one third done!