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Pacific Ocean to Land of Volcanos

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On our first night in Lima we were introduced to the national drink – Pisco Sour. Our new phrase has become “let’s get pisco’d” We had a great night in Lima eating local food washed down with local wine and music. Staying in the Miraflores area of...

Last Tango in Buenos Aires

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Argentina Well Buenos Aires was a bit of a whirlwind tour and we covered some ground. I loved the Boca area with all the street art and fun buildings. The cemetery was like a whole town within a town and Eva Peron’s grave. The Opera house and avenues we’re classy and...

Brazil vs Argentina

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Well we aren’t talking football here we are talking water falls. The Iguassu River forms the border between Brazil and Argentina and at iguassu we have some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Coming here makes you realise the power of nature. The falls can be...

Sugarloaf or Corcovado?

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Most of the locals here in Rio will ask any visitor which they prefer – Sugar Loaf Mountain or the peak of Corcovado home to the icon of this city, Christ the Redeemer. I personally cannot choose between the 2. 2 short cable car rides took us up to the peak of sugar loaf,...

Beaches and Favelas

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Woke up to views of Copacabana Beach today and gorgeous sunshine. Today was a free day but 8 of my group plus myself and a Brazilian local Guide started the day with a drive around Rio in an open topped jeep. Great first impressions of this buzzing city. The Olympic logo is still...