1. I got up at 6am for my first compulsory med check. The good lady doctor took my pressure (stay off salt please!), was pleased with my O2 levels (95% at 3,400 m isn't bad) and signed off.2. Instantly after getting up I regretted my decision to leave my hat and gloves in the mule bags. Chilllllllyyy mornings!!!!!3. Cooked the first of my breakfasts which you may remember from the "drug traffic" photograph earlier on. Yummy!4. Was a little hesitant whether t...

1. I spent a frantic 5 hours packing, trying to decide what stays in Puente, what comes with me and what goes on the mule. That's three different bags. Tricky!2. I loaded my stuff on the mule - he's called Gonzalo by the way and says hi - and set off. I'll pick it up at the end of day 2.3. I welcomed the arrival of the first locals and had me a juicy burger, probably the last one for the next two weeks! In fact I had one to go as well!4. I checked int...

1. I arrived in Mendoza and it made me redefine the word "hot". And here I was thinking Buenos Aires was sun drenched...2. After some minor shop running I got my permit to visit the Aconcagua provincial park at a bargain price of US$550, hired the mule to take my stuff to the base camp at US$220 (saves two days worth of trudging up with heavy load).3. I took a bus to Puente del Inca, found a nice basic dorm where friendly Spanish and Swiss backpackers treated me ...

During my first days in Buenos Aires...1. I noticed the city is less pretty and more gritty than, but just as intense and addictive as I had remembered.2. I saw Pope Francis posters and memorabilia everywhere. Typical 'our man in Vatican' syndrome but soooo cute.3. I noticed everything became idiotically expensive even with black market USD rates.4. I used street money changers to change money. It worked!5. I found empanadas were just as exquisite as ever...

Over the last few days I:1. Discovered that unlike Brussels in Amsterdam Uber has Caucasian drivers. Joop was kind enough to drive me to the airport.2. Boarded the plane and heard the attendant on the PA; "we're looking for the following persons: Abeyolo Oyola, Abiyeali Alyoelo, Abiyalu Oleyalu and..Christopher Clayton. For some reason it sounded very funny! :) 3. Landed in Atlanta at an airport bigger than the city of Warsaw, paradise of free wifi and land r...