So we finally arrived at Foz do Iguacu.

The hotel the Brazilian couple had recommended was full. Lucky really as it was a little way out of town with not much else around. So we cracked on and after several enquiries we found a reasonable hotel in the centre of town, not the Ritz, but it was good enough. Plenty of space, crap air conditioning but breakfast was included.

Now for all of you who might be reading this I need to explain about the network of adventure bikers around the world. How do we all keep in touch, meet up and pass on useful information ? The answer is simple. We use a few different forums and websites, our main one is Horizons Unlimited. So wherever you are there's is often someone who can help. There is a main forum or bulletin board or you can contact local biker communities.

So with this in mind we put out a general message for Foz do Iguacu. Amazing reply from a guy called Rod. He was local, had done some of south America and was keen to meet us and have a few beers. He was also used to crossing the busiest border in Brazil, the one that takes you into Paraguay.

Brilliant not only did we have local information, good places to eat, low down on Iguacu but he could help us smooth our passage into Paraguay with customs.

So the next day was spent at Iguacu falls, listed as one of the most amazing attractions in the world. And it definitely was spectacular - Brazilian side is best!! We also paid for the boat trip up close to the falls for a rather special shower...........yep, you get absolutely drenched! And you get filmed ..........won't be buying that DVD !

Later that day we met up with Rod for dinner, where we discussed logistics for Paraguay and Bolivia.

Next day Rod had very kindly agreed to escort us across the border, and very grateful we were too. It's the busiest border crossing in Brazil and if the damned video would download you'd see what I mean.

However, my little trip across the border wasn't so uneventful. There are lanes for the cars and tiny little concreted in lanes for Motos. Great for the local motorbikes, not so for larger fully loaded ones........and that's where I came off! Again!

My 'good' pannier caught one of these concrete bollards and sent me to the floor. Another pannier wrecked........brilliant! Now I am the proud owner of 2 b*****ed non watertight panniers!!!! Oh, I should mention I'm also the proud owner of a set of bin liners .......

It was when we were clearing the motorbikes through customs that Rod mentioned that we had to go through that lane again........

Would the day get any better! Probably not !! Full of optimism once again !

The second time wasn't so bad, went through slowly and methodically........much to the annoyance of all the moto taxis behind me who began, one by one, to seranade me with beeping horns. Well you can guess what my response was !!

So eventually both bikes were cleared from both sides. We were free to enter Paraguay and make the 200 mile trip across the country to the capital Asuncion. Unfortunately, it also meant we had to say goodbye to Rod. But maybe one day I'll return or meet him on the road somewhere ........

So Asuncion it was..... But it was nearly 3pm, so ETA was about 7pm!

The roads here aren't as good as Brazil but nevertheless they are Tarmac - not always a bonus, but it meant we could travel relatively quickly.

It was pretty much single lane all the way, the odd detour, plenty of overtaking - and undertaking - couple of police checkpoints, few towns, traffic lights, sweaty stops (with no local currency, but US dollars can buy you a cold drink and some petrol, if your lucky) and we were finally there.

Now to find a hotel !

Looked at a couple but they were too far out of town. Finally we were recommended one centrally located with relatively secure parking and more importantly the room had a minibar. And breakfast! The main source of our lunch - Well it would be a shame to let some of it go to waste.

That night we also managed to find one of the few bars open on a Saturday night - Britania Pub - just around the corner from the hotel. More fecking pizza!! But it had a good atmosphere, music and t-shirts!!! Of course I bought one ! It's got Paraguay written on it ...... :)

This morning we woke up with about 300 miles to cover, out of Asuncion and up into the wilderness region that is The Chaco, home to the Trans-Chaco rally. Never heard of it ? No neither have I. But I'm just about to check it out on Wikipedia.

So if you don't mind leaving me alone for 5 minutes ........

Mañana ........or tomorrow for those non- spanish speaking of you will hopefully be Bolivia. And I can't wait to be back there! I just hope it's still as good as the first time