Lima Lima, Peru Lima, Peru Lima: Sunday night June 29th We were worried we would never get here. Our flight had been over-booked and, as a result, there was quite a scene in the departure lounge. Various members of TACA staff were trying to influence travelers to give up their seat whilst also trying to… More

Back in Quito Quito, Ecuador Quito, Ecuador Saturday 28th June. We arrived back in Quito last night and were determined to eat outside of our hotel, for at least one of our nights in Quito. We set of for the New Town or, Mariscal Sucre area. We dined at an upstairs café/restaurant called ‘Altrio’ in… More

Galapagos Islands Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Galapagos Islands: 21/6 to 28/6 Just back from a fabulous week on a cruise around the Galapagos Islands. Didn’t lose Tom overboard ….this had been a main concern of mine. We visited about 5 of the islands and were treated to some spectacular flora and fauna: the… More

More of Quito Quito, Ecuador Quito, Ecuador Monday 23rd June Just a short entry for today. We woke late again after a disrupted night of sleep. Mark’s phone went of at midnight and the TV turned itself on at about 3am. Gremlins??? The sun was out this morning so we decided to make the most… More

First day of trip: Quito, Ecuador Quito, Ecuador Quito, Ecuador Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June We arrived into Quito late in the evening on Saturday 21st after a trip that lasted over 26hours. Each of us had our own issue to contemplate during the long journey. For Tom, that there were only shared video… More

Departure day Sydney, Australia Sydney, Australia Hi all, We depart today for Lat Am. Cheers