After what is possibly now years of talking about it (sorry folks), i am finally a mere ten days away from departure to South America. I've had my injections...they hurt, i've got a hugely overbearing rucksack and plenty of 'practical but hideous' fleeces. I think I'm set.
For those lucky few who haven't already heard ALL about my trip, i depart on January the 29th and, with two pals in tow, head to Rio De Janeiro. On May 29th, i fly from Quito in Ecuador back to old Blighty just in time to start summer. In between? Pretty much a mystery. After Brazil we hope to sample the delights of Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador. That's not set in stone and on such a big continent, who knows where we'll end up!
The next ten days are going to be pretty manic: before i leave i have to pack, plan and execute a birthday party, celebrate an anniversary and a BIG birthday, say some pretty tough 'see you soons' and then negotiate an 18 hour journey before i am officially a traveller... but at least i'm finally on my way!
Im going to try to keep this blog as up to date as South American WiFi and Internet cafe's will allow. I won't be wasting precious 'mind broadening' time sat on facebook, don't worry, but it's as much for my sake as anyone who might be reading it!
I shall leave you safe in the knowledge that i have already bought feathers and glitter for carnival, so i'm practically a native and will have no trouble adapting to my travels whatsoever.
Amy
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