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My boyfriend Jason and I are travelling through 4 countries of South America. As a spanish student, I look forward to perfecting my spanish skills and embracing the culture. Hopefully I'll learn some stuff along the way as well as get fit.. but also meet heaps of people and consider the more philosophical things in life.

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Travel Blogs and Reviews  
Title and Date Location  
itinerary
South America
journal-entry
From Sydney to Santiago Nov 19 '06 
"He takes us down the main road of Santiago, where the amount of buses and graffiti is simply breathtaking."
Santiago, Chile
hotel-review
Hotel Plaza Londres
"Very little English spoken but the location is great and the staff are friendly"
Santiago, Chile
journal-entry
A sick, J sick, 2 tired. Nov 21 '06 
Santiago, Chile
review
Walking up Cerro San Cristobal
"Do NOT try walking up! Not unless you´re willing to take 3 days to rest!"
Santiago, Chile
journal-entry
"Valpo" and "Viña" Nov 24 '06 
"I´ve decided to be much more careful with how I approach the sun in South America."
Valparaiso, Chile
review
Museo La Sebastiana
"About AU$7 entry each, but really nice experience and you learn a lot - it makes you feel nostalgic"
Valparaiso, Chile
hotel-review
Casa Evelyn Jara
"Shoddily put together, bad kitchen, some leaky taps, but comfortable and friendly"
Valparaiso, Chile
journal-entry
La Serena, Chile
hotel-review
Hostal Gladys
"Nice kitchen, clean bathroom with hot water, lovely rooms, great location"
La Serena, Chile
journal-entry
San Pedro de Atacama : Tourist trap central. Dec 01 '06 
"Rachel said to me: "If you travelled this country without you boyfriend, things would be very different." I now found out what she meant."
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
restaurant-review
Ayllu
"Not a great atmosphere, quite expensive, but very large servings and nice staff."
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
hotel-review
Cabanas Candelaria
"Further away than you think from the centre, hot water not really hot, atmosphere good and hammocks great. Also loud roosters in the mornings."
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
review
Valle de la luna
"Salt caves are OK, but the Valley itself is completely over-rated."
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
journal-entry
Aaaaaarequiiiiipaaaaa *squawk!* Dec 06 '06 
"Hundreds, maybe thousands of tentacles dangle from the body of the beast"
Arequipa, Peru
restaurant-review
Fez
"Awesome food, cosy area, nice staff!"
Arequipa, Peru
hotel-review
Hostal Caminante Class
"It was OK but in the end not that great. No hot water despite advertising to the contrary."
Arequipa, Peru
review
Colca Canyon tour
"Not all that interesting and usually pretty crammed"
Arequipa, Peru
journal-entry
Huancayo: Coming Soon Dec 15 '06 
Junin, Junin
journal-entry
Cusco, Peru
hotel-review
Samay Wasi
"Comfortable, adequate, efficient, but nothing mind-blowing"
Cusco, Peru
restaurant-review
Tuku (or similar)
"Delicious food, friendly staff, pizza cooked in front of you!"
Cusco, Peru
review
Machu Picchu
"Expensive but breathtaking"
Cusco, Peru
journal-entry
Puno, Peru
hotel-review
Hostal Europa
"Actually hot water, organise bus tickets and tours too!"
Puno, Peru
review
Uros Islands
"Interesting islands, but not much to really see or do.."
Puno, Peru
journal-entry
Oruro, Oruro
hotel-review
Residencial San Salvador
"Cable TV, comfortable beds, no hot water"
Oruro, Oruro
journal-entry
Salta: What a relief! Jan 27 '07 
""What on earth is Mate?" I hear you ask."
Salta, Argentina
hotel-review
Hostal Illaq
"Friendly staff, nice kitchen (though there are restrictions) and simple breakfast"
Salta, Argentina
review
Rafting with Salta Rafting
"Really great - transfers, big lunch, w hours of rafting with safety training and practice runs!"
Salta, Argentina
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