After 4 and 1/2 months, 7 different countries, and more than 10 days on a bus (yes really!) our Great Adventure is done. We have seen mind- blowingly beautiful landscapes, swum in 3 different seas, walked ancient paths and seen ridiculous opulence on one side of the street and crippling poverty on the other. South America is a pretty special place. We have (apart from a few sketchy interludes- see new Rio blog), loved every minute. As for a favourite country (this is what everyone asks) we can't choose. But what we can tell you what the highlights have been. In no particular order: 1. Ilha Grande, Brazil 2. Iguazu falls, Brazil/Argentina 3. Mendoza, Argentina (Bikes and Wines!) 4. El Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia 5. Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca, Bolivia 6. THE INCA TRAIL! Peru 7. The Galapagos Islands,
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