The lack of blogging can only be attributed to extreme laziness, extreme illness, extreme sun burn.

The story begins with extreme sun burn in Mancora, a town that can only be described as Laguna beach meets Bognor in scorching Peruvian sunshine. Surf most definitely was not up however the sun most definitely was. On arrival Toby's geography was only challenged by the 'road' surfaces. This was further complicated by the difference between the point of the beach and the word bridge in Spanish which caught us out on in occasion. Four days became seven, 3 in the afternoon became 3 in the morning. This was helped by meeting seven australian blokes who had taken the role of party planners and comedy act for our hostel. We always remember Mancora for it's beautiful beach, rustic beach cabin and 'welcoming' bar/hostel.

Our first night bus was the surprise of the trip so far, luxury on wheels was not quite what we had expected but was definitely what we got. Unfortunately Toby had also got another south american surprise, so after a few sleepless nights we expanded our cultural repertoire by visiting the hospital in Lima. a map would have been handy when we set off on this adventure as hospital arent generally on dual carriageways. After several conversations with shopkeepers someone took pity on us and actually sent us the right way. Charades have never seen such lengths and after enlisting the help of the English speaking receptionist we found ourselves sitting with the elderly, ill and mad waiting outside doctor fernandes' crisp White door. A few tests later all was fixed and Toby finally finished a meal. The worlds most effective diet has been found!!

Inspire of maladies the old district of Lima was tackled and a brief trip to use the Sheridan facilities, Rory took up position with a newspaper in the lobby and took full advantage of free tea and coffee. the highlight of the old town was the capital plaza, complete with riot police and anti corruption protestors. Rory took it upon himself to debate the merit of such protests culminating in a show down in the merits of British versus Peruvian organised protests. Needless to say toby had found himself a cafe by this point. Toby's coffee hadnt arrived by the time protesters had swept down a side alley so that the American tourists could absue the inside of the church with their latest Cannon purchases.

A third musketeer arrived straight off the plane from London. Fresh faced, money belt on, knee length socks, camera round neck but thankfully no computer in hand alex price started his travels. He looked like a man who didn't know what he has got himself into...