So, what do I have in store for you for this Foto Friday? Well, it’s an unusual creature I came across, or rather came across me and other people, the day I was in Iguazú National Park. For those of you who have been to Iguazú, you will probably have come across this creature although …
Category Archive: Latin America
Feb 13 2013
Romantic Destinations
As it’s the month of ‘L VE‘, there are lots of lists of romantic destinations circulating at the moment. Being a bit of a dreamer and a romantic at heart, I thought I would add my two pennies worth. I have been very fortunate over the last few years to visit many countries, towns and villages. My …
Feb 01 2013
Volcano Villarrica in Pucón
So, what do we have for today’s Foto Friday? Well, it’s Volcán Villarrica. It stands proud over Pucón at approximately 2847m above sea level. You can appreciate this magnificent view in a number of ways: whilst wandering around town (where this photo was taken), from further away in Parque Nacional Huerquehue, from a helicopter, or by …
Jan 30 2013
Things To Do In Bolivia
When I decided to travel around the world, Bolivia wasn’t on my ‘must-see’ list. In fact, it wasn’t on my list at all. That was until I spoke to a number of travellers who had either been there or were planning to go. Having listened to what they had to say, I decided to find …
Jan 23 2013
Did Pachamama Save Me On Death Road?
When I finally arrived in La Paz on my journey around Bolivia, I wasn’t sure if I really wanted to mountain bike down the infamous North Yungas Road, better known as ‘Death Road’ or ‘The World’s Most Dangerous Road’. In the end, my adventurous streak got the better of me and I decided to do …
Jan 18 2013
Potato Paradise
If you have read some of my previous blog posts, you will know that I have a propensity for the unusual and this Foto Friday is no exception. I mean, why on earth would anyone photograph sacks of potatoes? Well, there was a reason for taking this particular photograph. Firstly, I had never seen so …



