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- Day 1
- Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 7:57 PM
- 🌧 14 °C
- Altitude: 52 m
EnglandGatwick Airport51°9’13” N 0°10’55” W
London Gatwick to Mendoza Argentina
October 1, 2019 in England ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
And I'm off! Choked back some years, back pack read. World, I'm coming for you, look out!
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- Day 3
- Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 3:13 AM
- 🌙 8 °C
- Altitude: 107 m
ArgentinaBombal33°27’25” S 61°19’9” W
Argentina, here i am.
October 3, 2019 in Argentina ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
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 15Read more
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- Day 3
- Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 5:57 PM
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 762 m
- ArgentinaMendoza32°53’22” S 68°50’45” W
Cucu and Nicole day out
October 3, 2019 in Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
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!
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- Day 4
- Friday, October 4, 2019 at 5:55 PM
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 1,449 m
- ArgentinaPotrerillos32°57’45” S 69°12’14” W
Vineyards, Distilleries and Steak
October 4, 2019 in Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
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 myRead more
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- Day 5
- Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 4:46 PM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 762 m
- ArgentinaMendoza32°53’22” S 68°50’45” W
Zip lining and White water rafting
October 5, 2019 in Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
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 concentrateRead more
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- Day 6
- Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 8:06 PM
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 762 m
- ArgentinaMendoza32°53’22” S 68°50’45” W
Horse whisperer.. NOT
October 6, 2019 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
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, IRead more
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- Day 7
- Monday, October 7, 2019 at 8:41 PM
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: 28 m
- ArgentinaOnce34°36’23” S 58°24’38” W
First day of GAdventures tour
October 7, 2019 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
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!
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- Day 8
- Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 2:34 PM
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 27 m
- ArgentinaObelisk34°36’13” S 58°22’54” W
Bike riding through Buenos Aires.
October 8, 2019 in Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
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 ofRead more
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- Day 9
- Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 12:02 PM
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 28 m
UruguayColonia del Sacramento34°27’39” S 57°50’2” W
Colonia, Uruguay
October 9, 2019 in Uruguay ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
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 haveRead more
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- Day 12
- Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 3:40 PM
- 🌧 24 °C
- Altitude: 45 m
- UruguayMercedes33°15’38” S 58°1’7” W
The ranch
October 12, 2019 in Uruguay ⋅ 🌧 24 °C
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.
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- Day 13
- Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 3:54 PM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 45 m
- UruguayMercedes33°15’38” S 58°1’7” W
Fishing, Empanadas and Cerveça
October 13, 2019 in Uruguay ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
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 goRead more
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- Day 15
- Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 11:46 AM
- ☁️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 174 m
BrazilFoz do Iguaçu25°41’27” S 54°26’27” W
What a long arse day
October 15, 2019 in Brazil ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
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 anRead more
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- Day 18
- Friday, October 18, 2019 at 12:15 PM
- ☁️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- BrazilParaty23°13’34” S 44°43’38” W
Waterfalls, Pasta and Cachaça!
October 18, 2019 in Brazil ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
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,Read more
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- Day 19
- Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 1:19 PM
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 21 m
- BrazilVila do Abraao23°8’36” S 44°10’0” W
Lopes mendes
October 19, 2019 in Brazil ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
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 herRead more
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- Day 20
- Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 5:09 PM
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 3 m
- Brazilllha Comprida23°4’60” S 44°14’12” W
Man on an island
October 20, 2019 in Brazil ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
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!
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- Day 22
- Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 8:20 PM
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 43 m
- BrazilCopacabana Beach22°58’18” S 43°11’12” W
Last night with the group!
October 22, 2019 in Brazil ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
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- Day 23
- Wednesday, October 23, 2019
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 37 m
- BrazilCopacabana Beach22°58’10” S 43°11’13” W
Favela and martial arts
October 23, 2019 in Brazil ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Great day with the group as we went to an ecological Favela and watched traditional Brazilian martial arts.
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- Day 24
- Thursday, October 24, 2019
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- BrazilRio Canoas23°0’5” S 43°16’21” W
Hangliding over Pepino beach
October 24, 2019 in Brazil ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Lydia and I went up high and from the heights in the National park and landed on Pepino beach. What a thrill!
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- Day 25
- Friday, October 25, 2019 at 1:17 PM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- BrazilCopacabana Beach22°58’6” S 43°10’36” W
Copacabana baby
October 25, 2019 in Brazil ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
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- Day 28
- Monday, October 28, 2019 at 2:52 PM
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- BrazilPraia Vermelha22°57’18” S 43°9’54” W
Praia Vermelha
October 28, 2019 in Brazil ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Favourite beach in Rio, with my favourite girl Lydia 💛
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- Day 29
- Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 2:03 PM
- ☁️ 30 °C
- Altitude: 574 m
- BrazilChrist the Redeemer22°57’6” S 43°12’42” W
Be a Local
October 29, 2019 in Brazil ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
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 thatRead more
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- Day 30
- Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 5:59 PM
- ☁️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
- BrazilPraia de Ipanema22°59’12” S 43°12’36” W
Ipanema beach sunset
October 30, 2019 in Brazil ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
With my girl Lyds, enjoying the sunset!
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- Day 31
- Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 8:44 PM
- 🌙 25 °C
- Altitude: 20 m
- BrazilCopacabana Beach22°57’54” S 43°10’36” W
Saddest day of my trip.
October 31, 2019 in Brazil ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
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 greatRead more
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- Day 36
- Tuesday, November 5, 2019
- ⛅ 33 °C
- Altitude: 30 m
- BrazilPraça Mauá22°53’48” S 43°10’54” W
Museu do Amanhã
November 5, 2019 in Brazil ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
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!
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- Day 44
- Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 3:49 PM
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 20 m
- BrazilCopacabana Beach22°57’54” S 43°10’36” W
Cook in Rio with Chef Simone
November 13, 2019 in Brazil ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
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, theyRead more