Volcano Climbing and Harem Life: Sumatra Part 2: Apologies, Jarrod if the title of this weeks blog has you triumphantly proclaiming “I bloody KNEW IT! Things do get crazy on those small group tours!!” You’re no doubt imagining a cocktails after dinner scenario where three of us realise we’re competing for the attention of the same Dutch backpacker, and one of us takes a long, slow sip of … Continue Reading →
Canyons, Condors and *cough* Cultural Dance Shows
Well Jarrod it’s just as well this blog is not serving as Proof Of Life, because it’s been MANY weeks since my last entry. So much to catch you up on! When I last wrote it was with a stomach full of frog juice and guinea pig in Arequipa. With digestive juices attacking those, what better to do really, than … Continue Reading →
It’s not easy being green in Peru.
From the title of this post, you’d be forgiven for presuming that I’m about to describe a Peruvian gastrointestinal upset in graphic detail. Rest assured that’s not the case…but by the time you finish reading this, you’ll probably think it actually would have been preferable to read about the frequency and consistency of my bowel movements. Apologies in advance. Not … Continue Reading →
Reaching great heights and ancient burial sites: Nazca
I’m not quite feeling myself at the moment, Jarrod. It’s been a flat chat couple of weeks and I think you’ll agree from the selfie below, the strain is beginning to show. (Possibly just my opinion, but I think I’m looking a little dehydrated around the delicate eye area) I’m a little more behind on the blog than I would … Continue Reading →