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Well, I�ve finally brought myself up to date with my diaries and am due to leave Rio this afternoon for home.
It�s difficult to describe the last six months in a few words in this last postcard from South America. I can say this though: South America is awesome. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone, or indeed, the other places I have been in South East Asia.
The continent is full of wonders that will be different for each person. During my travels, I�ve met some great people, with whom I want to stay in touch, and seen some places that will stay in my memory forever.
The entire trip has challenged me in ways I never expected it to. Many people travel to �find themselves�, and although at first I found this a bit of a clich�you can�t help but see yourself for who you are, your failings and also your better parts. Whether emotionally, financially, logistically or even romantically, it�s a long rollercoaster of a ride which is over all too quickly.
When I return to the UK, I certainly want to continue to learn and improve my Spanish. I would also like to return to the continent at some point, but I suppose that is too far into the future for me to consider. When I return to the UK, I need to find a job and settle back into life in England again.
One thing I�m sure of though, I won�t be settling in as the person I was before travelling. Not that I�ve changed dramatically, or even much, simply that I see the world and people slightly differently now.
It�s been a fun, crazy, sometimes hectic, relaxed, fulfilling time but above all, it�s been worth it.
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