I am now offically a 'gypo', a 'pikie', and in true 'gypo' style with the wind in our hair we hit the open road. Theres alot to be said for the freedom of the road. You can go whereever, whenever and stay for however long......its just awesome!!! It is somewhat liberating living life on the road, parked up by the beaches by night, eat breakfast on the beach by morning and swim in the sea by day. What more could you ask for. However, in living like a gypo co...

So here I am in New Zealand, in Auckland, start of a new adventure, and I cant wait...... Arrive at Auckland in the early hours of the morning, after a nightmare 12hr stopover at Santiago, Chile, with a hangover from hell for the previous night of partying in Buenos Aires, well had to leave South American in style... Was so beat when I arrived at Auckland and ready to knock out a few zzzzzzz..... However, being only 4am, I could not check into the host...

So im now in the land of the beautiful men-heaven!!! But im not looking my best, as ive been wearing the same clothers for over 24 hrs and have a raging hangover and smell of stale alcohol and smoke and my eyes are popping out of my head, with dark circles around them as ive not slept in over 24 hrs-so im not looking or smelling my best. But at least im finally here. I have 4 days here, and spent the first day in bed, catching up on well needed sleep. Meet a...

So left Rio de Janerio headed towards Buenos Aires. However, nothing ever seems easy, as I had to fly via Sao Paulo, Brazil, and had a nightmare stopover of 16hrs, which meant either forking out alot of money for the airport hotel or sleep on the uncomforable airport chairs. Luckily enough, I travelled with someone who lives in Sao Paulo and luckily I had their phone number, so I phoned them up and thankfully arranged to meet up for a drink. So made m...

Finally here-RIO DE JANERIO-WOOHOO-arrived a day before RIO CARNIVAL 2006!!! BRING ON THE PARTY!!!! And that a party it is, 24 / 7. It is mad and crazy here, everyone is in such a good mood and in the mood for partying hard. No matter what time it is, there is always something to do, always a party going on. The place is filled with music and people dancing in the street, its like a scene from 'fame'. Im loving it!!! Ive decided to do Rio Carnival the...