5 March 2012 So the Argentina side definitely beats Brazil side of Iguassu Falls. I didn’t think it was possible but it really is the most breath-taking place I have seen. I spent half of my morning walking along the trails thinking – I am so lucky! Getting to the Falls was pretty easy with … Continue reading
Browsing my pictures of Buenos Aires and I realised what a city of contrasts – from the stunning European architecture, to the placards and protests; gorgeous green spaces and parklands to garbage on street corners. One thing you can’t help noticing is some of the graffiti so have selected just a few of the pictures … Continue reading
24 March 2012 Today I decided to do a day trip to Chile. It meant a 5am start for breakfast with the bus picking me up at the hostel about 5.45am. Needless to say, I dozed on the 5 hour drive there – however I did notice the amazing stars – had forgotten how fantastic … Continue reading
23 March 2012 Today wasn’t all that exciting. After an early start to fly out of Ushuaia – amazing views over the mountains as we departed, and long stretches of empty land until I arrived in El Calafate. Definitely realised what a big country Argentina is – and why I am glad to be flying … Continue reading
21 – 22 March 2012 Getting off our Antarctic cruise I felt at a bit of a loss. Now the backpacking starts. After a farewell lunch with a couple of people from the boat, I checked into the Antarctica hostel in Ushuaia. What a change. I have become a little bit spoilt in the last … Continue reading
9 – 10 March 2012 After boarding the ship in Ushuaia and departing about 6pm on the 9 March – we settled ready for a two to three-day crossing of the Drake Passage. There was a captain’s welcome before retiring to bed the first night (my roommate Cathy and I were quite impressed with our … Continue reading
9 March 2012 On the last day in Ushuaia, for the morning of the day of departure, I decided to go to the Museo Maritimo de Ushuaia. Located in the original prison of Ushuaia – it was an interesting way to kill some time and find out the history of this town at the bottom … Continue reading
For Day 2 in Ushuaia I decided to book a hiking tour of the Tierra del Fuego National Park. When the bus arrived it was the guide, driver and me. The other 2 passengers had cancelled so I had a private tour – needless to say at first I was a little worried, but it … Continue reading
For a few weeks in London before I left, everyone asked ‘Are you excited?’ and my response was, the trip doesn’t really feel real yet. And I wasn’t sure when it would. Walking out of our Thackeray Court flat, home for almost 6 years, didn’t make the travelling seem real. A somewhat teary goodbye at … Continue reading
9 March 2012 The day of my cruise departure to Antarctica was a little like waiting for Christmas or your birthday as a kid. No matter what you do to fill the time, it seems to go slowly! We were due to be on a bus to the boat at 4pm and thus had the … Continue reading
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