Well that was it - South America on a Shoestring! Totally magnificent with the richest mix of memories and surprises.
Here's a few intersting observations from the 7 countries we borrowed time from:
- A full spectrum of cultures from the very wealthy through to the impoverished...with no clear impression of who is happiest!
- Highs and Lows both in our own progress...and in height above sea level
- Coping with sudden switches from hot to cold weather extremes
- Only 4 days with any rain over the 3 months
- language difficulties certainly curtailed some of the enjoyment - we went for a spell of 14 days without speaking to anyone else in English
- on the whole trip we met only 18 kiwis
- one pair of good shoes (Keens) worn out
Yes - we would love to return to explore more - particularly more of Brazil and to visit Patagonia in southern Argentina and Chile. We also hear that Equador and Colombia are wonderful. Maybe we'll make it and maybe we won't.
For now we are coping with exploring the NE USA...more to come soon...
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