Have landed in Punta Arenas in the south of Chile. A bit of shock getting off the plane. After a week on a tropical island I'm now surrounded by mountains, glaciers and snow and it's a hell of a lot colder too. I'm heading to Puerto Natales tomorrow and hopefully should start the Torres Del Paine trek on Monday (which will take about 5 -7 days depending where I go). Have a good 'working' week everyone.

Hola. I've just flown back to Santiago after a week on Rapa Nui. Rapa Nui absolutely rocked. The island is about 20km long and fairly tropical and humid. The major attraction is obviously the Moai (big rock carvings) but there is a lot more to the island. The local community (almost 4,000) are still very set in their traditional ways. They all still speak Rapa Nui (as well as Spanish) and still passionately maintain local customs. The accommodation on the...

Hola people. I'm now on the remotest island community on earth (4,000km from anywhere). Internet is hopelessly slow and expensive here, so I'll give you all the details when I get back to the mainland next week. As I type this Wal, Ged and Ritchie will be putting on their wetsuits almost ready to start Ironman NZ. Tear it up guys!! Chao.

Hola. I've been here a little over a week now, but it feels like a month. I can't say enough good things about this place so far. My first regret is not learning more Spanish, because the locals here talk crazily fast. But they are always smiling and patient with a 'Gringo'. Asking for directions or help will often end up with a local walking you to your destination or waiting with you until the right bus comes. At first I was waiting for them to ask for a ...

Hi all. I flew out of the US a few weeks early and landed in Santiago this morning. It's about 30 degrees here, so no more down jackets and beanies. Haven't made any plans yet, but will keep you informed of my activites. Chao.