As a prologue to this journal, I should explain how I am now basically travelling as a group of 5, with myself and Karl joined by Lex (who we met in Rio) and two 28 year old teachers (they will love me for letting everyone know that!) Emma and Zoe from London, who we met on our first night in the Millhouse hostel in Buenos Aires - which, by the way, is a wicked hostel situated next door to a 24 hour porn house! Already we are like a group of best friends. Anywa...

Flippin' heck! What a mental few days it has been - so much has happened and I am bound to forget loads of it, but here goes! Firstly, I think I am still drunk from my birthday celebations last nite! I got in at 9:30am this morning - a fine effort I think! We went out to an amazing steak restaurant and then clubbing, so I think I can safely say I celebrated in style! The hostel we are in is brilliant and we have met some wicked people. There is a gr...