I was a bit apprehensive as we approached Bolivia. Everyone said 'Watch out for pickpockets, don't leave bags alone, don't walk around in big groups and draw attention to yourself, don't walk around by yourself, only carry the money you need blah blah blah etc etc etc....I was starting to wonder why I had chosen to travel through this obviously way too dangerous country. And now I am glad I chose not to listen because Bolivia has turned out to be one of the highlights. First up the border crossing between Argentina and Bolivia lived up to all expectations. Lots of people in line carrying everything but the kitchen sink. Children and dogs running everywhere. Even the occasional donkey wandered past. We were lucky to get there just after siesta so made it through the line ... read more

Well after the stress of class for a week I decided to get away from the city for a week of relaxation and first port of call was ´Cataratas del Iguazu´. Everyone I spoke to before leaving that had travelled here said that it was a must see and it was just that and more! The falls are made up of around 275 falls up to 82 metres high along 2.7 km. The water falls at between 300 to 6500 cubic metres per second over the big fall named Garganta del Diablo ( Devil´s Throat) which is 150m wide. Accounts for the huge noise which I am sure can be heard miles away. Legend has it - there is always a legend isn't there - that a god wanted to marry a beautiful aborigine named Naipu ... read more

Well its looks like I finally have some time to write to you all. Made it to Buenos Aires ok. Is a long time travelling to get here- 27 hours in total- but flights were good. Had two days to wander aroung the city and now i know why they call it the Paris of the americas- i think this place is the same size as France!Oh my god - definitely glad i have lots of time to see the place. Met the group for the trip south and all seem really nice. Flight down to Ushuaia was really scenic as we stopped in El Calafate on the way so the views of the glacier were really great. And on to the ship! Quick tour of the national park before we got on the boat and ... read more

Finally after a year of waiting I can pack my pack and head off!(In about two weeks that is) Many many thanks to Matt and Chevonne for introducing me to this website coz I am very bad at sending postcards. Extremely bad - Always seem to come home with heaps of blank ones! Hopefully this will see me keeping in touch quicker and easier.-... read more