Ken Hey Shona - Glad to see that you are having fun in all these beautiful places in Argentina. At least I get to live vicariously through your nice pictures. Has anyone ever told you that you are a darned good photographer? Have fun and stay out of trouble! - Ken : )

Shonita Trout?! You're mentioned in both the bloody Sydney entries. It's not my fault that you kept me so drunk I couldn't type the whole time I was there.....

Jonesey Hey Shona, it sounds like you are having fun and games...only 9 weeks until I move to Hong Kong. Are you going to come and visit me? I thought I would post this so that you realise that people DO read your posts! Not just your mum! And how come I only have a tiny mention in the Sydney edition?!? You stayed at my house for almost two months you ungrateful trout! Keep having fun. Love Sarah ps - Hi to anyone from CWS that I know!

valerie and ian Hi there Shona, nice to catch up with what you are doing.  Take great care of yourself, we think of you often

Anil Sounds like you're having a blast, it's all a bit crazy at the woods but then when isn't it.  I'm still with Ruth (thanks cupid) but i guess Anna probaly updated you.  It's her B'day tomo and I think it's Anna's too so we going to a party at yours.  Don't worry I have one for you.  Miss you lots, Anil.

Pilson I miss you ho! Give me a ring re. BA. I cannot stress how excited I am! Hectic week so will email properly soon - know it's been too long. Take care Pils xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Shona My travel plans have changed so for those of you following me around the world, here are the updates: Fly to Buenos Aires from Auckland 30th March Do a language course there from 23rd April til 6th May (staying with a local family - the bravest thing so far!!) In Argentina until 7th May when I fly down to Punta Arenas (southern tip of Patagonia area) via Santiago then Punta Montt. Travelling freestyle up through Chile until... Doing a budget tour from 2nd June til 15th June from Santiago up to La Paz... Got to get from there to Cuzco to do the Inca trail on about the 26th June. After that through Peru freestyle until flying from Lima to Quito on the 15th July to visit Galapagos. Don't have a flight home yet because they're all booked up!! Will stay in South America forever.... or until I can get one?!

Gemma Hey Shona! sounds like your having a wonderful time! hope you had a wonderful christmas and new year! look forward to reading more of your adventures! (cos i know you'd love to know the bathroom is my next project in the flat-will keep you posted!!) look after yourself gemmxx

fatos wow...what a great idea to have a journal...i didnt even know that STA travel did something like this. I so glad that you are having fun and hope you find what your looking for...CWS is good. the new people are settling in even though i dont see eye to eye with one of them and not the one u think. Well, im gonna keep this nice and short as im going to dublin tomorrow and need some sleep now....hope i hear from you soon....miss you loads!!!! Fatos xx