Entonces, despite ash clouds over Europe, Iberia (worst airline ever) cancelling my flight without even telling me, STA insisting that the flight is going ahead, but then realising it isn't (unfortuately its not their problem according to the T's & C's however they did very kindly sell me a new flight after the long £20 phone call from Brazil to an expensive number) I eventually managed to get back home to the UK. Just as well because I think poor Melissa ...

Returning to Rio has been great fun and we have had some very interesting experiences. The first night after a beautiful day of sunshine we all headed to Lapa for some food and to sample the local nightlife. We found a few fun bars and ended up having a great night. The next evening after spending the day shopping(!!) we decided to try some other areas but found it all to be very quiet so headed back to our hotel and decided to check out the club next door...not ...

Am now in Argentina and wow what an amazing country - just such a shame that I have run out of time and so cannot explore it properly. Mum and I arrived yesterday afternoon and met up with my lovely friend Reshma. After a naughty celebratory cocktail (now moving from travelling mode to holiday mode) we all headed out for some food and were so surprised to see Mumm champagne on the menu at less than $10 (no Sterling sign on the computers). We ordered an amazing st...

The highlight of my whole trip is now the Galapagos islands - it is the most amazing place I have ever been - even though I know I say this a lot just see the photos! I originally booked a four day cruise as the Galapagos is quite pricey, however at the end of my first trip I decided to extend my stay as I knew the islands in the south were supposed to be even more incredible with more mammals rather than birds and how often are you in the Galapagos?!! Unfortunat...

So I finally made the break and left Colombia - definitely one of my most favourite countries. Before arriving in Ecuador I made a quick stop in Salento (a must-see according to everyone) where it proceeded to rain on my head all day long while I hiked for what was supposed to be 4 hours but turned into 6.5 hours through muddy fields, cloud forests, and raging rivers across bridges made of WOBBLY and often rotten, broken logs. The only consolation of being comple...