I knew before arriving in lapaz that both the wildrover hostel and Loki hostel had quite the reputation, but the cab drivers first words being both those titles confirmed that they were the place to be. I'd previously been emailing the guys at wildrover since back in cordoba keeping them up to date with my travels so they could have a bed ready for me and hopefully a bit of bar work too. As I arrived quite early noone from management was there and reception told ...

Rose early from my comfy slumber and shared some of my prestigious Vegemite tube with the English lass's before embarking on our final day. Ripping into the cocoa leaves with bob and Bruno before arriving at our first stop. To attempt to put it into words we were at the foot of a mountain that had a winding footpath of steps you could walk up to reach the top. We weren't allowed sufficient time to be able to reach the high point but I gave it a good nudge. The v...

Feeling quite run down after a very restless night!! I heard people speak of the affects of high altitudes but one cannot really comprehend until you experience it yourself. After a wash of the face a cup of coffee I was ready to attack day two of the atacama. Chewing on cocoa leaves didnt really give me the relief I was expecting, but when in Rome. First stop was some amazing rock formations in the middle of absolute desert. I feel as though I'm throwing the wo...

Alarm set 7.30am and bounced out of bed after one beep. I was pumped for this tour. Threw down a bowl of my home made muesli and Bruno and i set out to find our pick up destination. My enthusiasm was quickly shot down when we were both told our names were not on the list !? WTF!!? Were we at the wrong spot? Were we late? What's going on we done exactly what the bloke from the hostel told us!? I was running around like a chicken with its head cut off trying to fi...

A long 16 hour bus ride from la Serena was extended a little after being held at a stand still as a result of a horrific head on accident between a semi trailer and a mini van. Quick reminder of how easily these things can happen and how fast life can be taken away on these treacherous roads in South America. Managed to sleep ok and arrived mid morning in San Pedro de atacama. The stepping stone into Death Valley and a common border cross into Bolivia. This tow...