After a few adjustments to emails I hope everyone is now receiving the blog and photos. Buenos Aires just a vibrant and exciting city you feel that the place is growing - there are smart new developments and old buildings of importance are being refurbished. Although there are lots of political and financial problems it has a totally different feel to Rio. On arrival at the airport there was more security and it felt more 21st Century - with photo ID and finger ...

Rio is a surprising city - disorganised chaos and poverty that sprawls for endless miles, such that makes you feel uncomfortable. Many people have very little but generally wear a smile. We experienced incredibly heavy rain or sunshine which was hot, hot hot!!! We were made fully aware of the need to be careful - there are armed police on every corner and stationed along the beach at regular intervals. It creates a feeling of anticipation , a feeling that...

Here we are in Rio - we've done it ! The preparation, the organisation, the packing, the goodbyes and it all has all happened. Explaining what we are doing to loved ones and to total strangers , who have become involved in own adventure is now a reality. The fascination that two 'grown ups' are going on a 'gap year' has given us the encouragement that we are doing something amazing. Saying goodbye at the airport to Jonathan and Hannah was a special, treasured m...

Jeff and I are almost ready to leave. we have said our goodbyes and are packed!!! The adventure is about to start and we know that we have the love and support of all of our friends and family. This time tomorrow we will be in Rio de Janerio - very excited! We will update the blog as and when wifi allows. Let the adventure begin. Jackie and Jeff x