London Gatwick to Mendoza Argentina

And I'm off! Choked back some years, back pack read. World, I'm coming for you, look out!
Argentina, here i am.

First night was absolutely amazing. My roommates Flo and Cucu invited me downstairs for a pizza and wine party. Wine was shit, so was the pizza 😂, but the company was awesome.
There were about 15もっと詳しく
Cucu and Nicole day out

Cucu is from Buenos Aires but she showed me around the area and taught me about the local history. It was also Cucu and Flo's last night, so we went out for a steak dinner. Yum yum!
Vineyards, Distilleries and Steak

Today, was an epic day. I visited 4 wineries, an olive oil vineyard and a cachaça factory. The wine was amazing and I definitely got my moneys worth. Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile used to be myもっと詳しく
Zip lining and White water rafting

Today I took to the water and met up with some people from the hostel. We battled the rocky waters and some people got stuck #notme!.
The instructor only spoke little English so I had to concentrateもっと詳しく
Horse whisperer.. NOT

So I went horse riding through the Mendozan wild one my horse (Mule) and was met with an awesome Sunset and delicious traditional asado and red wine, I'm living the dream literally.
Now my horse, Iもっと詳しく
First day of GAdventures tour

Touched down in Buenos Aires and met up with the tour. We went to a la bomba de tiempo, traditional drum show. Pint of beer in one hand and moving my waist to the base. Welcome to South America!
Bike riding through Buenos Aires.

With some of the group we went on a bike ride exploring the counties history and the Influences from Europe, specifically France.
My favourite is the middle finger building which was erected our ofもっと詳しく
Colonia, Uruguay

The group took an early morning couch from Buenos Aires into Uruguay, Colonia. The town is tiny! But we did a walking tour and Lyds and I proceeded to get very drunk in the local bar. Couldn't haveもっと詳しく
The ranch

The group had a lovely no data night in the ranch. I got to ride a horse again (a proper one this time) and we all made empanadas which was delicious.
Fishing, Empanadas and Cerveça

Can you believe I went fishing and oh so nearly caught some fish. Unfortunately, the buggers never actually stayed on and I destroyed my boots in the process. It was a great time and I may even goもっと詳しく
What a long arse day

So, after a VERY long drive, we had a quick turnaround and went to the Brazilian side of the Iguassu Falls which was stunning and awesome.
We then had to rush and go sky diving which was such anもっと詳しく
Waterfalls, Pasta and Cachaça!

So today Lydia and I ventured out on our own and did a 4x4 Jeep tour with Paraty tours. We visited 5 waterfalls; Pedra Branca Waterfall, White Stone Stills, Gold Path Landmark, Tobogã Waterfall,もっと詳しく
Lopes mendes

The group and I TREKKED through a forest to get to Lopes Mendes beach. It was gorge but not worth brukking my back. I could have killed everyone but thankfully, Lydia was there to save me. I owe herもっと詳しく
Man on an island

Lydia, Mitch, Bron and I went to Monkey Island where this guy cooked us a home cooked meal. Bruno made the Caiprinhas and we even all got massages. Tranquility at its finest!
Last night with the group!

Favela and martial arts

Great day with the group as we went to an ecological Favela and watched traditional Brazilian martial arts.
Hangliding over Pepino beach

Lydia and I went up high and from the heights in the National park and landed on Pepino beach. What a thrill!
Copacabana baby

Praia Vermelha

Favourite beach in Rio, with my favourite girl Lydia 💛
Be a Local

Today, Lyds and I did a Be a local tour and was able to see some sights.
Christ the Redeemer was amazing and I was able to say a prayer at the feet of the statue and felt very grounded in thatもっと詳しく
Ipanema beach sunset

With my girl Lyds, enjoying the sunset!
Saddest day of my trip.

My bestie Lydia left me and I was fighting back my tears. This girl made my first half of my trip and I know I have a friend for life. So glad I got to spend this evening with her with all this greatもっと詳しく
Museu do Amanhã

Museum of tomorrow was such an eye opening experience. I've always loved science and learning about the world is always great. Definitely need to work on my carbon footprint!
Cook in Rio with Chef Simone

I'd been looking forward to this day for ages. Chef Simone is amazing, we made Caiprinhas, Cheese and Guava, smoked sausage, Moqueca fish stew with banana farofa.
Did you know that in Brasil, theyもっと詳しく