Oh . . . My . . . . god . . . . I went paragliding!It was amazing, was ABSOLUTELY PETRIFIED when we got to the top of this mountian/hill thing of 640m (doesnt sound like alot, but IT IS WHEN UR UP THERE!!) Have taken loads of photos, will post them within the next few days. That was the scariest bit! The 2nd scariest bit was that my tandem guy only spoke spanish. . . . The third scariest bit was actually going UP this huge hill thing, on the tiniest path youv...

HELLO everyone! Hope all is well in the land of norwich. ANOTHER gorgeous day here in mendoza, sickening i know! Past couple of days have been a bit crazY! Friday, as soon as i arrived i met some really cool people who were staying in my room, and ended up going out on this tour with them to the bodegas (wineries and vineyards). Was quite interesting to look round, but better to drink the wine!! Have decided that my current favourite wine is Malbec! Then we w...

Hello everyone! Have made it safely to Mendoza,finally! Left BA at 5ish yesterday, took the subway with my (v.heavy) backpack- with my sleeping bag and hiking shoes attached, plus two additional bags, in 35 degree heat, couldnt actuallt sit down coz my bag was so big! Then got another subway to retiro (am determined to start being more frugal!) Then walked ( in the heat with what felt like a small child on my back) for 15 mins to the bus station!!! WOOOOOOOO! ...

¡Hola amigos! Hope all is well in wet and cold england . . . !Ha ha. . . . Am still in BA. Have kind of fallen for the city! Wasnt too sure at first, but now i cant get away from it! HOWEVER, i think im gonna get a bus up to Mendoza tonight. Places to go, people to meet, things to do . . .! Went to out on tuesday night to a really random, techno/drum and bass night at a club! Was quite amusing! Met a nice guy from england and a couple of chilean girl...

Hello everyone! Just a quick one to let you all know that ive made it safely back to BA!! After my marathon 19 hour bus journey! Actually really wasnt that bad! I was in executive class (coche cama) where you get fully reclining seats like a bed, with footrests, and free drinks and movies and evrything!Time went really quickly. Got on the bus at 5:30 yesterday then at 9ish they stop off at restaurant (kind of) and u get a free meal! It's in the smallest town ...