The Godfather Well we were all wondering when you were going to re-surface... sounds like you have had an amazingly awesome time out there! Will life in Blighty ever be the same again?

the godfather Hi Paul, Our heads are starting to spin as you traverse S. America, country after country... We just hope that old 'Blighty' will not prove too much of an anti-climax when you get home... You are coming home aren't you?

geoff Nicholson Have not heard from you for a while so it was great to hear from you again...stay cool.

the Godfather Hi Paul, You appear to be zig-zagging that continent like a drunken man! Talk about coast to coast! Your trip sounds absolutely fabulous, especially the cafe caramelos. Keep the blogs coming and go easy with the dynamite!

Geoff Nicholson Agree about Rio, fantastic beaches and girls no doubt. Wish I could be with you, but would slow you down.

Steph ooooo favela tour!

Geoff Nicholson Great to hear from you, I have walked the beaches that you talked about and they are lovely. Take care and love from us.

The Godfather Hi Paul, Everything sounds amazing, albeit gruelling! Don't any of you worry about us back home under a cloud of volcanic ash. No matter how often I wash my hair, it steadfastly refuses to lose it's grey pallor. It can only be the result of this Icelandic export and nothing to do with 'Advancing Years'. Looking forward to the pictures! Kevin & Jacki.

Mum It was great to hear from you tonight. Can't wait to see the pictures. Hope you enjoy the sandboarding. Keep the blogs coming .XXX

The Godfather Hi Paul, Sounds like you are having an incredible experience... having to catch your own supper too! Who did the cooking? Deaspite all these glorious sightings, don't forget to download some pictures of the flora & fauna of Copecabana beach... your Dad wants some kind of payback for his investment... Keep Bloggin' Kevin & Jacki

Chris Whincup that was me below btw! Also I know u get back on Thursday 26th August or something, but Guns N Roses r playing leeds fest on the 29th, should get urself a ticket!

chris Alright m8, just read this, sounds like ur having an amazing time (apart from the tierdness and altitude sickness, which i know isnt nice!). Some of those views sound awesome, as does the lake. When u gonna get some pictures put online?

The Godfather Paul & All, The journey has taken on epic proportions since you dropped down into S. America. I thought it was a nice biblical touch to have ridden a donkey so close to Easter... do not get delusions of grandeur! Also nice to think all those late night binge drinking sessions at Uni' helped to acclimatize you to the effects of altitude sickness... money well spent after all eh? Keep the blogs coming... when do we get some more pic's?

Uncle Geoff Wow, you are having a great time, I only saw places by accident as I went about my business. Bye for now and thanks for the blog.