18th November - David doesn't like the fact I've found an "extreme" side to myself

Ok, it's not that he doesn't like it, he just doesn't like having to partake in its flights and fancies.

My lovely parasites say "HELLO!". Yes, they're so friendly like that. If only they were nicer to me and didn't get me intense attacks of pain in my intestines. I started having pains just over a week ago, after speading time on the Amazon. Me thinks I brought a little of Peru with me.
Ah well, it's not stopped me from enjoying South America.


From Arequipa we got a bus to La Paz, oh the fun of overnight buses. (I think the total we've taken is well into double figures now.) In La Paz we did all our Christmas shopping, sorry if I didn't get you anything - maybe a different country? And booked our ride down THE WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS ROAD.


Yes. That's right. This article appeared on the BBC last week, perfect timing! I didn't let David read it.

So a few days ago, we got up early and climbed into a van to get to the top of the road. We werent driving, we were gonna mountain bike it! It's actually a lot safer, you're smaller and have control over yourself.


I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. It was great just whizzing down the hill, ok mountain down a road with the most spectacular scenery. There shall be photos soon!


David hated it. Bless him. And blames me for it. Silly thing. At least his bike had rear suspension so he didn't get a horribly bruised bum like me.

Ah well.
After that we stayed in a lovely hotel Coroico with beautiful views over the mountains and valley.
We saw multiple condors as well, like millions. Almost.

So in La Paz now, heading for Potosi tonight. Then, on to Buenos Aires: we're coming Sancha!