All but Home

On our last night and just in from dinner.

Tomorrow we are going to relax with a wine tour!!

As per the last post Easter Island was different, probably reminded us of Vanuatu in life style, certainly not South American despite being part of Chile. Whilst the Maohi and the associated culture are fascinating, particularly the old traditional housing (not used for 200 years), after a day or so you have seen it all.

Business Class travel!!! Now Michele Bubble Belle has the taste I do not know what the future holds? It really is her (champagne) style and the trip home Economy will be tough!!

We have just been reminiscing on the trip and experience and have agreed that it was an experience that on the one hand has exceeded our expectations, if only we could define what they were, and on the other hand so enjoyable. Culturally it has been like nothing else we have experienced, so diverse, so interesting historically, and so sharp as to the differences between the rich and the underprivileged. Different even to what we have seen of Asia (although we have not been to India).

As to highlights, it has been one long highlight right from the friendship and hospitality we enjoyed with our friends in Colombia, to Amazonia, Quito, the magnificence and fascinations of Peru and Bolivia, through to Buenos Aries and Rio. Iguassu exceeded my long held expectations and Easter Island was both intrigueing and different. We have eaten well, (and drunk well, Pisco Sour is now a staple) and in particular enjoyed the variety of foods on offer.

We are looking forward to being home but will remember this sojourn with fondness and pleasure.

Just wait for the 2000 plus photos and the 3 hours of video (bet you can´t wait).

Bubbles drinks at 52 Barrabooka next Friday???

Hasta Leugo