Sunday, August 20, 2006

I´m feeling rather crappy at the moment. Colin and I have spent enough time with our group now and just really want to get back to doing our own thing, but unfortunately we can´t afford to leave, plus there is only twelve days to go and there are some pretty good things to look forward to. I know I´m being unreasonable as we have had a great time and have had access to some wild things, but you know when you´ve had enough of something and that time is now.

We are now in Brazil, but my last blog we were still in Bolivia and have also crossed through Argentina since, so it´s been a while!! One last thing we did in Bolivia was mountain biking down none other that Death Road. It was 68km downhill on a very narrow dirt path with a 300m drop on one side. This road is still being used for two way traffic by enormous trucks and it is known as death road as it has been classed as the most dangerous road in the world. It took us four hours to bike down and almost 7 hours to get back up. It was pretty treacherous, we also found out that the next day a coach, full of people, had actually slipped 100m down the side of the road and half of the people lost their lives. Scarily thinking, that could have easily been us.

I´m being kicked out of the internet place, so I´ll save Argentina and Brazil for another time.

See you all very shortly xxx

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Its not long to go now, enjoy your remaining time away. We are really looking forward to seeing you both. Harry & Viv.

Anonymous said...

You know Julie, we pray everyday for yours and Colin's safety and protection. There are often times in our lives when we think "there go I, but for the grace of God".

Try not to let this group thing rob you of the wonderful sights and experiences you can still have. Love to you both and can't wait to see you. Viv

Lizzie said...

AHA! I am so excited for your return! COME BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!!!!!! Let's get celebrating your return! LOVE u both masses, walls xxxx