Poor George... It seems that any animals named George are destined for a life of celibacy, without the opportunity to find their soul mate :-( Looking forward to seeing you and looking through the photos...no really, we are xxxx
Of course not... ...you know I like to layer up! Seriously, it was cold when we first arrived but by the end of the day I was tempted to be in bra and pants it was so hot, especially at the top opf the hill where the sacred rock and ruins lived. It was quite a good day but the floating islands were quite disappointing, they looked too artifical, and the "residents" genuine clothing looked brand new! It even had tags on it ,)
They are Peruvian HAIRLESS dogs I did try and a put my jumper on it but was told they have higher temperature thresholds to account for the lack of hair!
The dog is WELL ugly I think, I am so glad the badgers are hairy and have smelly ears :)
I forgot the catchers! to try and avoid getting sand in my hair I had a bandana on!! It actually worked...but I should have also gone for some catchers as yes.....sand was pretty much everywhere else by the time we had finished hurling ourselves downhill. The buggy ride itself was also an adventure :)
Why is that dog inside out? Jean, what the f*ck is up with the hound? that is not right, surely? Can't deny I was moved to respond to this entry before I saw the picture of the dog that looks like it is made of shoes - please tell me you gave that man all of your money in exchange for his jumper - it's got Jimmy Crankey's Christmas present written all over it
well, it's about time... ...we saw you 2 living it up a bit!! You've kept the photos decent so far, but I can tell from your blurry eyes in these piccies that a night of debauchery was sure to follow ;-)
Can I also just say...that dog is minging!!!
I'm not the only one thinking this... ...what the f*** is that thing on your head!? Did you get sand in all your cracks? The hostel looks rather sulubrious...nice to see you're roughing it xxx
Am I cute or what? This all sounds truley amazing but where oh where was the King of the Pampas Trees??? Who's your little mate in the squirrel monkey shot..looks suprisingly like Barton Jnr xxx
Paddington is a shirker... ... to be honest i lost him for a few hours as i wandered around because he wanted to hand out in the dust with the llamma. It has taken me 3 washes to get his coat clean!!! Anyhow, no Southern Comfort at the named hostel but we did drink Brahma (our fav lager of the trip so far) and spent a few hours playing and teaching card games! :)
Just 10 months till South Africa! I hope you are saving hard and the drink was free or purchased for you....beer money is SA money now...as official team leader (as i have non democratically appointed myself) I will be checking your financial solvency on a regular basis. There is no backing out now....Paddington has said he is prepared to do some of the driving too! ;)
Wow! I'm not sure I can even say anything funny about this one...def. one of your best entries so far, nice work ;-) The pics are amazing, and I was especially pleased to see Paddington is being allowed to explore his roots without being mobbed by the Paps! Also nice to see you r t shirt again...hope you've washed it at some point ;-) Love the sound of the hostel' Southern Comfort'...did you have any??
Jealousy Rarely have I been jealous in my entire life. Certainly I have not been jealous of a travel story and there I am reading this and feel incredibly jealous of your adventure. It looks and sounds wonderful, I wish I was there. I never made it to MP and now I wish I had made sure I visited. Maybe it is the alcohol I have drunk tonight but it looks brilliant!!! Look forward to seeing you when you return, can't wait.
The hunt for Paddington´s family continues Dearest rat fans, I did it, I made it, I actually went to Machu Picchu and it really was very brilliant. We didn´t do the Inca trek (far too old for all that camping nonsense) however we did not get the train and went a back door route that allowed us to see Machu Picchu from the ground as we walked around the base of the mountain. We then got the bus up the final section and the view was breathtaking. I have taken lots of pictures, and Paddington nearly got eaten by a llamma! Since then Brim and I threw ourselves down some sand dunes for fun and nw we are headed nothwards to try some surfing in the Pacific!!! More soon, take care all, Sxx
All this salt is making me thirsty Whoa, the pictures are amazing!! Looks absolutely breathtaking over there...and the arty shorts are very cool. Did you teach Jan any English games? Is you favourite still hide the sausage? Tevez has gone to City and has blabbed that Fergie barely spoke to him in his time at the club and never sent him text messages. GIRL. We may see Michael Owen appear in the Asia tour match this Saturday on MUTV, will keep you posted. Looking forward to seeing the menagerie and willtake some pictures....then on Sunday night I am off to watch Harry Potter 6!!!!
Sports Update I am writing this as I am listening to the Ashes on the radio (courtesy of not having SKY and actually not even having a TV). England is doing better than expected in the last hours and Pete is literally hopping up and down the kitchen in excitement. You finally made it to Lake Titikaka, my childhood dream, one day I'll get there too! Missing you lots and will follow up with a proper email soon! Lots of love, take care. C.
A few days from Macchu Picchu :) we made it to the Lake Titicaca and today travelling to Cusco to start our trip to the Inca temple!! Greetings to all hope you are all ok. take care, Barton x
The rash has gone but altitude sickness has arrived! Ola, thanks for the Murray update but what is the news regarding Mr Jackson! We made it on the train to the clouds, although there were not many clouds as the weather was so good. The views were stunning and have been followed by spectacular scenes in the Bolivian desert. Unfortunately despite my worrying about me getting afflicted it is Brim who is suffering from altitude sickness so we are off to La Paz tonight and then thinking about what we can do. It may be the dynamic chica duo has to part company for a bit whilst Brim heads to sea level and I look at a lake! We hope not but we will see. Hope to update you all soon as I have to tell you about wine tasting in Mendosa, the train to 4500 meters, Salta beer and the salt plains where the hostels are made of salt bricks but lack heating and hot water, and how the Bolivian women really wear bowler hats! :) it is certainly not boring here. take care all, I am off to catch a bus on the gravel roads....bumpy ride ahead woo hoo!
Has Brimelow's rash cleared up yet? So....Andy Murray has safely got through round 1 of Wimbledon. He's currently a true Brit..once knocked out I'm sure he'll return to being a 'Dour Scot'...you gotta love our media ;-)
I am a little concerned as noone has clarified where the poor Wombles go whilst all the hoo-ha of the annual strawberry fair os over..poor little lambs.
The puppies eyes are now open, and they are starting to stand..one of them eats a lot so mum has started calling him Conrad!
Life back at Waitrose is surreal...croissant displays and bamboo signs just don't have the same sense of importance to me as homeless people or sick animals...still, c'est la vie
Have you been up into the clouds on a train yet?
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Top of the hill... ....I didn't think of it like that! No, it was reference to the fact we were at the top! :) On a side note, been drinking Salta beer these last few days and think it is comparable to Itapavia in Brasil. More beer news soon :)
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