Different strokes...

One of the best things about this trip so far, if not the best, is meeting such a variety of people all having different plans and expectations of their trip, and hearing of the various experiences.

Some people are on truly epic journeys, and it's hard not to feel timid or deficient (or embarrassed) about my own limited plans and experiences.

There are all sorts - people traveling solo for a year plus, couples or friends on 4 week trips trying to see everything, and also a lot of locals traveling in their own country on short annual leave breaks. I'd never considered backpacking in Australia, but the stuff you learn and the people you meet will make me definitely take that option when I get back.

Hearing of some of the awesome trips people are making made me think again about my decision to 'skip' 90% of south America and only visit Argentina and Panama (on this leg anyway). But, for me, it was the perfect choice. I prefer to stay in one country for a while anyway so you can get some sense of it, and I really not up to moving every two or three days, which often means spending half your last day making plans for the next days travel and accommodation. I am jealous of all the sights and experiences that many others are having, but it's just not for me.

Today for example, out of bed at 8 and moved to the bar/restaurant for breakfast, and don't plan to move for the rest of the day (except to the hammock). Nice cool breeze, cold drinks, awesome view, and today just wanting to get into my book ("The girl with the dragon tattoo" - bit boring at present but been assured it picks up after page 255). Tomorrow I will go for a walk around the island and a kayak... Mañana!

Hasta,




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Location:In a hammock with a cold beer...