South America
In and around South America
A little blog on my 5 week trip to Galapagos Islands, Peru and Bolivia
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler go_girl
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Quito
I’ve now spent a few days in Quito, before and after Galapagos Islands and it’s been a pretty relaxed visit. Quito is at 2800 metres which... Continue reading »
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Melbourne to Quito, via Sydney, Auckland, Santiago and Guayaquil
I’m finally in Quito Ecuador after a 30 hour journey and while I wouldn’t normally comment on my flight, I will make an exception this time!... Continue reading »
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Galapagos Islands - Day 1 & 2
The few days I spent in the Galapagos Islands have been the most incredible few days of my life. Big call I know!!
It was so diverse i... Continue reading »
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Galapagos Islands Day 3 & 4
After such an amazing few days I was pretty excited about what else I would see. Day 3 we awoke off another volcanic island and only a couple of o... Continue reading »
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Lima
Just a quick one on Lima, arrived late last night and hopped in the taxi and figured I was in for an interesting drive when I saw the Jesus handle... Continue reading »
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Amazon Jungle
I’ve just spent a couple of days in the Amazon jungle which was quite interesting as I learnt a few things about myself... I don’t like Continue reading »
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Inca trail
I made it!! After years and years of wanting to hike the Inca trail and see Machu Picchu I finally did it!
It was a fantastic 4 days and I... Continue reading »
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Cusco
I arrived back in Cusco after the Inca Trail and had a very welcome shower... it was weird being back in Cusco as I didn’t feel the altitude at a... Continue reading »
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Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca turned out to be quite different to what I was expecting, I guess I thought it would be a lake surrounded by high mountains. ... Continue reading »
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Sucre
My flight from La Paz, Bolivia to Sucre, Bolivia would have to be the scariest ever that I’ve taken.. Flying over here is an ‘experience’ at the... Continue reading »
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Potosi
The main reason for visiting Potosi is the mine that has been the main employer for hundreds of years. It was originally a silver mine, but now i... Continue reading »
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Salt Plains
After a few quiet days visiting various Bolivian towns, it was time for what I was hoping would be a highlight of the trip – and I was right.  ... Continue reading »
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La Paz
I book ended my trip in Bolivia with the city of La Paz and it is one of my favourite cities in South America. It is massive and sits in a va... Continue reading »


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