An early morning arrival into Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. My lovely airbnb hosts, Juliana and Juan, had arranged for a driver to collect me at the airport taking away some of my anxieties about visiting this city that has, … Continue reading
Magellan is said to have described Patagonia as ‘The Land of the Giants’ – not surprising once you’ve experienced the magnitude of the landscapes. Its southern proximity, majestic and endless mountains and vast steppe make it an isolated destination with a … Continue reading
After wearing thongs up and down the slippery slopes of Easter Island I was pleased to be in my hiking boots! The trip from Buenos Aires was really pleasant. The long wait in the queue passed quickly as I chatted … Continue reading
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Iorana means welcome in Rapa Nui, the local language for Isla de Pascua (Easter Is) and its people. Rap Nui is also the polynesian name for the Island. The six hour flight was great, I had a lovely Chilean woman … Continue reading
I was feeling rather drowsy as, after 26 hours of travel, our plane made its descent into Santiago but the fabulous sight of the Andes surrounding us soon woke me up and so….the eagle has landed. You know that exhilarating … Continue reading
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