Ilha Grande is a paradise island!!!!!! We had a ball. It is the most chilled out place I have ever been to. We made some very special friends, with locals who will be in my thoughts for ever. I never ever thought that I would love an island as muchas I loved Ilha Grande. I was a little emotional when i left. The main beach there is rated in the top 5 in the world and I would agree. It is just amazing, there is nothing onthe beach at all but sand and s...

Well this was a last minute stop as I wanted to get another stamp in the old passport. I did not have a clue to what to expect in the capitol of Uruguay, however I knew that there was some banta to be found, and plenty of drinking.. The first day was all about getting to know the city and par take in some sight seeing. I was very impressed with how the city felt. I t did not feel like it was another south america capitol. The main square was fantastic with a...

Hi folks I have just arrived in San Pedro in the Atacama desert in the north of Chile and what a place this is. It is a small town in the middle of bloody nowhere but is really cool with lots of funky bars and restaurants. I have spent the last week learning to snowboard and can proudly state that i am now able to ride. It was so much fun but i am in a lot of pain now from using muscles that have been neglected for a while. Whilst in San Pedro i am hoping t...

Hey folks Currently in Rio which is amazing. Arrived yesterday from Iguazu falls on the border with Argentina. They were possibly one of the most amazing things i have ever seen in the world. Simply breathtaking. Will be uploading pictures soon. Also got to see The White Stripes play a really intimate gig there down by the river which was cool. Went out in Lapa last night which is where all the locals go and it was bloody brilliant. Drank capiranhas (loc...

Well when I say that customs and traditions have been embraced you may be conjuring up images in the old minds eye of Drury retracing steps taken by ancient civilaisation within the foothills fo the Andes. Seeking tribesman who can show me the ways of medieval warfare used against the Spanish conquesters. Reading of mathematical, scientific and artistic developments in secret civilisations with no computational aids. The use of intricate crafts to make the mos...