After almost 4 months, I have now waved South America goodbye. As the scene of my first ever foray into backpacking, it will always hold a special place in my memories. I saw some amazing things, had some fantastic cultural experiences, and met some terrific people. Picking favourites in any category is a difficult task and I will no doubt want to revise my answers given further thought, but here goes: Favourite cities (all round): Mendoza, Buenos Aires, Rio Favourite nightlife: Buenos Aires, La Paz Favourite place to kick back and relax: Santa Catarina Island - Florianopolis Favourite natural sights: Perito Moreno glacier, Iguazu Falls, Uyuni region Favourite activities: Climbing Volcan Villarrica, Colca Canyon trek, Inca Trail trek Favourite landmarks: Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu In terms of myself, I haven't stepped onto the scales since
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