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Finally in Brazil, but have a tale for you first.
The long bus journey started at 1.00am on the Thursday I believe (you loose the days) Bus finally came at 4.30am when they proceeded to load it with all sorts of wares, so much so that are seats disappeared not that it mattered they where broken anyhow.
I had actually paid for two seats being a softy thought I would get comfort, wrong !! Although Ashleigh did manage to get 40 dollars back for me (Cost of seat). This seemed like it was to be the journey from hell; finally when we got on our way I had to sit on the parcels and bags at back of coach. It was trying to catch up on on time so I got to say I did have a tear and say bye to you all. Drama Queen !!
Anyhow Ash helped me and we managed to move bags etc of seats and finally we settled down to two seats be them broken we had more room than some. When we got on the bus it had already picked up a lot of people who had spread themselves and where aslepp babies etc, so they not happy either.
The road was bumpy (although not as bad as first thought) very dusty, as we had to move them, toilet was filled with bags as well so door wouldnt shut so dust pouring in. Probably just as well no one could use it !! What happened was it pulled up every now and then when if you had your skirt on it would have been handy. You get to the stage when you no they wont reconise your ar--- again.When nature calls its a must.
Eventually we went through one border we think all offload look at your passport really dirty in the middle of now where. Not aloud to wee here. !! Even behind a tree. If you can find one.Its now about 12;00; After continuing for approx 4 hours we stop again.
Off bus get lined up with luggage, looked like they were going to shoot us all. Sniffer dogs appeared looked at passports piled us back on bus. Bye the way forgot to tell you that hours ago we picked up a broken down bus and had been towing it all the way. Just added to the fun !! They dont like tourists in this area I guess because we moan (Its not a great tourist route) Eventually when we had about 7 hours left they changed us on to another bus. That was a bit scarry as not sure when they sending us but that was smother and a better bus arriving in Ascunsion (Capital of Paraguay) at 5.30 am. Thank god that was over 27 hours later we where in are next place alive and well; Taxi took us to a resonable hostel thankfully, where I can tell you we slept a good while. We spent 2 nights here recovering . Not a bad place typical City. Very hot now. No coats needed.
We did have one worry they had not stamped our passports, which we thought might be a problem getting into Brazil. Lynsey was really worried problem was it was the weekend & it meant to go to Embassy we had to wait till Monday , we decided to risk it and move on. Worse that would happen was they would send us back to Villamontes (Horrible place) Or we would be deported which wasnt so bad mean I would just see you quicker than planned. Plus side is I would also get my roast. That since mentioning you all tell me you have just enjoyed one in many parts of the world. Im happy to join you in all of them. Plus yes a great curry would go down a treat, although my tummy has not been to happy lately & will need to improve that first. Seem to pick up Parasites along the way. So little bit of Clonic Irogation wont go a miss I reckon when I return; Sorry guys not something you can deal with .
Im getting a little worried case this crashes, so will need to sign off soon, but as we are staying here 2 nights will give you the next instalment tommorow. Just off to see the falls now on the Brazil side, yes we arrived here last night. Its 30 degrees and carrying coats around is not an option at the moment, I reckon Im going to loose a few bits along the way. Especially now Britains weather is improving. Although I hear you under a big cloud at the moment. !!
Forgive me for not individually writting but its matter of letting you all no I got here safe,
Enjoy your reading hope to be back on tommorrow. Just off to work on my tan !!! xxxxxxxxx
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gary Makes looking after the boys sound easy mum.you do know how to have a good time.love you loads and glad your safe and sound,make sure it stays that way.love you from gary,nik,tyler and big mack xxxxxxx
June Amazing journey, you are one brave lady! All the best, take care June, Frank & Ness xxx
Steph Well done honey got there at last, sounds really scarey. Glad your safe well done for letting us know you are safe. Work hard on your tan and having a good time, you deserve it. Everyone sends there love from here Love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx