Arequipa has been all it was supposed to be. Did all the town, main square, cathedral, and monestary the first day, then started hanging out with these two really lovely Aussie guys, a couple of Dutch girls, two chicks from NZ and Kent. We’ve all made really good mates with the staff in the hostel and the two girls and I are likely heading to Bolivia together tomorrow night via Lake Titicaca before landing in La Paz for Xmas.
Had to force myself to remember I’m actually on holiday and have only been here for just over a fortnight. So I’ve been just taking it easy the last few days and enjoying the rest – sunshine, reading, sleeping, watching DVDs and having a bit of fun, before setting off again.
Getting the overnight from here tomorrow to Puno to see the floating islands on the lake, then from there head to Copacabana in Bolivia. Booked into a hostel (same chain as this one, so on good reco) for a week over Xmas as didn’t want to get stuck without a place to stay over the busy period.
From there, I’ll likely try and get a few days in the jungle, but that will depend on the weather as this Kiwi chick told me yesterday, some of the trips that are supposed to be three days can extend to five or six if the weather is bad, so will need to play that by year.
After La Paz I’m thinking of heading down to Sucre/mining country and then into Uyuni for the salt flats.
Taken the pressure off myself as to where I need to be for NY as I realised I was stressing about trying to get too much in to a short space of time, and at the end of the day, NYE tends to be a bit of a let down anyway, so figured I’d have a good time wherever I was.
Off for lunch in a bit then doing admin – bus tickets etc. Until next time! xxxx
ToBeShaw 
Wow – you’ve done loads by the sound of it, Sam. All sounds very glamorous and exciting. Pleased you’ve found time for some down time, reading and relaxing too. I look forward to seeing some pix of the salt flats and, if you get there, the rainforest. I visited the salt flats in Death Valley in the US and it really looks apocalyptic – kinda cool! Enjoy…and have a fabulous Christmas/New Year xx
Great update Sam. And wise to take a hol from your hol. Jana and I rushed NZ a little which we didn’t really need to. Sounds like an epic trip so far. So proud of you aar kid. Keep safe. Hi from me Jana Max and Tobi too xxxx
Loving the blog Wifey. What a shocker that you’re having to remind yourself to slow down…… 😉 xx Stay safe and keep on keepin’ on xxx
Hiya!! Glad to hear you’re pacing yourself and taking time to appreciate the enormity of what you’re doing. Sounds like you’re meeting lots of like minded people along the way. It’s freezing here and massive storm warnings leading up to Xmas so looks like we’re in for a wet one!!! Hope you have some sunshine wherever you are. Take care darling ….. we’re thinking of you all the time xxxxx