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5 amigas 5 girls. 7 countries. 5 weeks. This is the travel journal of our adventures through central america. Adios from Jade, Andrea, Claire, Lara & Tara.

Back in Cancun

MEXICO | Wednesday, 17 Jan 2007 | Views [684]

Well we arrived safe n sound back in cancun. We head to guatamala tommorrow to begin our tour. May not be able to access internet while on the tour so it´s quite possible that you wont hear anything more until we´re back in brisvegas. I think i´m about ... Read more >

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Veredero

CUBA | Saturday, 13 Jan 2007 | Views [1274]

Have to be quick... Veredero was the typical touristy resort. Good to experience some luxury before heading back to havana and then on to guatamala to begin our tour. The beaches are beautiful, the all inclusive resort was great, especially the pina ... Read more >

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Trinidad

CUBA | Thursday, 11 Jan 2007 | Views [1742] | Comments [1]

Trinidad was really great. The family who owned the casa we stayed at were so friendly. When we arrived at the bus stop they were waiting with a sign with our names and the old grandpa helped wheel some of our bags in a wheelbarrow to their place. We ... Read more >

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Gallery: Los Angeles- Disneyland

USA | Monday, 8 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery


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La Habana

CUBA | Sunday, 7 Jan 2007 | Views [1091] | Comments [1]

Well got a bit of catching up to do... Cuba is not the best place for internet... or phones... or atms or generally any sort of modern technology that isn´t at snails pace and ridiculously expensive. Havana was a huge culture shock for everyone- with ... Read more >

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Coco Bongo

AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 7 Jan 2007 | Views [907]

Oh my god, the best club EVER!!! Coco Bongo was soo spectacular. The had people doing acrobatics from the ceiling and it was the most awesome show- and it was only a nightclub! So glad Tara was feeling better and able to come. I met a great guy there-... Read more >

Tags: Cancun


Mexxtreme

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 4 Jan 2007 | Views [754]

Today we visited Playa del Carmen- about an hours bus trip from cancun. the beach was so beautiful and there were people everywhere. There´s so much culture here with beach stalls and restaurants and music on the beach. The local mexicans are so cute ... Read more >

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To Cancun- Don´t fly US airways!!!

AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 3 Jan 2007 | Views [765] | Comments [2]

Wednesday was just one problem after another!!! First we had to wake up at 3am to be at the airport. Then no one working at the hostel knew the number for a cab company to get there and when we did find the number the cab company didn´t seem to speak ... Read more >

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Venice Beach

AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 2 Jan 2007 | Views [817]

Our last day in LA. We visited Venice Beach and Santa Monica. All the stalls along the beach were so cool so we plan on coming back here for our 1 day in LA before coming home to do some shopping! 5 amigas

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Limo Tour

AUSTRALIA | Monday, 1 Jan 2007 | Views [774]

After a VERY big sleep in and recovery for new years we went on a Limo trip to see LA. We visited the Farmer´s markets and Rodeo Drive- it was definately only window shopping here!! But everything was so pretty with all the christmas lights and decorations ... Read more >

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Disneyland

AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 31 Dec 2006 | Views [756] | Comments [1]

We've done the whole touristy thing today and been to disneyland. We must sound like complete tourists pointing and laughing at completely normal things... like the fire hydrants on the footpaths, the street signs saying 'car pool' instead of transit ... Read more >

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LA arrival - 1st installment

USA | Sunday, 31 Dec 2006 | Views [893] | Comments [4]

Well we arrived in LA (safe and sound) so to all those who thought us four girls were hopeless at the airport ha ha we made it! LA customs were a breeze and the taxi driver took a liking to us. We arrived at our hostel and it's groovy and will upload ... Read more >

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New Years Eve

USA | Sunday, 31 Dec 2006 | Views [931]

Well so much for being too tired to stay up till midnight!!! we had an awesome night and didn´t get to bed until 6am. Jade & I went out to the knitting factory with some people we met at the hostel. The club was called the Knitting Factory and it ... Read more >

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Risk Assessment

AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 24 Dec 2006 | Views [620]

We are counting down the sleeps till we go and it won't be long now until there are no more sleeps to count! So I thought it'd be a good idea to create this blog to update everyone on our travel adventures and keep everyone's minds at ease that we are ... Read more >

Tags: The Countdown


6 days to go...

AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 24 Dec 2006 | Views [585] | Comments [7]

In 6 more sleeps we will be ascending from Brisbane, Australia in search of a seriously wicked holiday. Where mojito's will be sipped, sombreros will be worn, spanish will be spoken (or at least attempted) and salsa dancing will be learned...  HOORAY!!! ... Read more >

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