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Mar 30, 2009

Homeward Bound, Brazil

And so the trip of a lifetime comes to an end. Sometimes it's hard to process everything we've seen and done over the last 6 and a half months. We can't believe how lucky we are. From developing to developed countries, from sea level to mountain tops and from both the inside and outside of planes (!), the views and cultures we've experienc…

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Becky Denham and Rob Sykes
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Homeward Bound, Brazil

To those of you that know us... welcome! And to those of you that don't, hope some of this is of use to you. We're setting off round the world in September 2008 for 6 and a half months. We'll start in Japan, then spend 3 weeks in China before travelling up the East Coast of Australia. 5 weeks in New Zealand and then trekking across South America to finish in Rio de Janeiro in March 2009. Stay tuned for updates, adventures, pictures and news - hope you like the blog! Rob and Becky xx

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Mar 30, 2009

Homeward Bound, Brazil

And so the trip of a lifetime comes to an end. Sometimes it's hard to process everything we've seen and done over the last 6 and a half months. We can't believe how lucky we are. From developi…

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Mar 30, 2009

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Paraty, Ilha Grande, but mostly Rio de Janeiro

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Mar 27, 2009

Brazil and Argentina, Brazil

Iguacu Falls

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Mar 27, 2009

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

After a busy couple of days in Foz do Iguacu, we took full advantage of a day without plans in Paraty to visit the beach. Unfortunately the clouds over Paraty took full advantage of emptying a…

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Mar 22, 2009

Hiroshima, Japan

Food for thought

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Angie Hi to you both...i have enjoyed following your adventure its been great ...all the stories and pictures are amazing...you will have to put a book together about it all...oh! happy birthday to who's it was... Take care x Angie

Mar 29, 2009 on the message board

S What do you call a man with a parrot on his head..? Answers on a postcard!!

Mar 22, 2009 re: This ones not going anywhere!

crazycrazy I love your blogs amiga- think you should publish you travel stories when you come back! You're off to Iguazu Falls where I went, hooray!!!!! You'll LOVE it there! (Prepare yourself for the bit when the boat takes you right under the fall.) Lots of love and see you soooon : ) XX

Mar 22, 2009 on the message board

The Mysterious Shouter Loving the latest batch of Pink Pooch pictures. Gee, I miss that pooch. Do you want courgette cupboard crumble for Swissmas?

Mar 16, 2009 on the message board

Nicoise Word, Mazin pics from the Galapagos islands and Peru. Berti's hair is looking very blonde - been on the sun-in! Trinick and I wishing we could get over to Rio for the finale but doesn't look too promising I'm afraid. Good luck with the M.P trek. N

Feb 19, 2009 on the message board

XOXO Is Carlos still smiling? What a jolly fellow. Galapagos' answer to Santa perhaps?! Love the animal pics! Looks like paradise. Feel like a need a piece of it right now...have got the flu, sniff, sniff. Chat soon amigos and enjoy the latino experience ! xx

Feb 13, 2009 on the message board

Teach Perhaps I should "allow it, innit" but here's another Spanish lesson ...Plaza de San Francisco ; ) C is pronounced like S in Latin America my friends!

Feb 13, 2009 re: Plaza di San Fransisco

Missy I visited the Lost Gypsy Gallery on my way through the catlins, one of my most amazing experiences while traveling through the country. My only regret--that I didn't buy one of his pieces...

Feb 5, 2009 re: Curios at the Lost Gypsy Gallery

martin gilson obbi, have a good one, me and scully went for a beer last week, he is in a rock band in hyde these days!! see you soon Gilly

Feb 2, 2009 on the message board

Wolfgang I have one beard...

Jan 31, 2009 re: Luis, our Amazon guide

Wolfgang Did you look at it from this angle?...

Jan 31, 2009 on the message board

Vides hey kids, glad to see you're still having fun. photos are great & getting me very excited about coming to NZ in 7wks... Becky, I hope you're taking the necessary precautions against contracting hepatitis c,d,e,f & g. and even h. As we learnt in 2002, NZ hostels appear to be high-risk areas for such ills. lots of love xx

Jan 15, 2009 on the message board

Jillywill Hello You Two, Your stories just get better and better .... keep them coming. Freezing fog and snow here in the UK so enjoy the warmth of NZ. Love to you both (and Pink Pooch) Jillywill xxxxxxxxxxxx

Jan 9, 2009 on the message board

Jane Beaker!! Loved to hear about your Chirstmas day with the seals - sounds so lovely. Hope you have the most amazing new year both of you and enjoy your cd's learning a bit of Espanol!! Back in Doha now - all a bit strange!! Take care and say hi to Dr Rob - my class are following your progress around the globe!! HAPPY NEW YEAR xxxx.

Dec 31, 2008 on the message board

Samwise Beaker! Do you think that this is a child of the "Great, late Magnus"? Hope you slapped your side and made appropriate seal noises when you saw him! xx

Dec 28, 2008 re: Seal on the rocks, Tora

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Tokyo, Japan 14-Sep-2008
Hokkaido, Japan 22-Sep-2008
Nikko, Japan 26-Sep-2008
Hiroshima, Japan 30-Sep-2008
Kyoto, Japan 02-Oct-2008
Mount Fuji & 5 Lakes, Japan 07-Oct-2008
Beijing, China 15-Oct-2008
Sydney, Victoria 08-Nov-2008
Byron Bay, New South Wales 20-Nov-2008
Fraser Island, Queensland 26-Nov-2008
Whitsundays, Queensland 30-Nov-2008
Cairns, Queensland 06-Dec-2008
Melbourne, South Australia 08-Dec-2008
Auckland, New Zealand 14-Dec-2008
Quito, Ecuador 20-Jan-2009
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador 29-Jan-2009