Summary of South America!!!

-We have now been in South America for 3 full months (90 days) and are off to New Zealand:

-During our 90 days we had incredible weather....86 great days - only 4 rain days!

-The 4 countries Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina are all completely different both in geography and culture. Central Chile was the only place we would say was liveable for us. (No Mom - we are not moving to Chile)

-All four countries have crazy bus and taxi drivers, same as everywhere else in the world.

-During the entire trip our greatest nemesis was poorly maintained sidewalks and gigantic piles of dog poo covering the surface of those sidewalks. Cities, towns, villages - doesn`t matter, dogs like sidewalks.

-Unlike the western world, these countries do not sell ANY beer or wine from their neighboring countries. Chile has some of the best wine in the world, but there is no chance in hell you an find a bottle of Chilean wine in Argentina, or Peruvian beer in Bolivia.

-For food specialties Peru does Chicken, Bolivia does meat pastries (Saltines), Chile does wine and fruit, and Argentina does Beef.

Looking back Renee and I were lucky to see some of the most amazing places on the planet. 

-The largest salt flats in the world

-One of the 7 wonders of the world - Machu Picchu

-Descended and Ascended the 2nd deepest canyon in the world (same day)

-Visited the largest collection of waterfalls in one location (275) and the 2nd largest waterfall in the world  (by daily volume) 

-Hiked in the shadows of some of the largest volcanoes in the world

-Of course, many many more

We will miss South America but are very excited about New Zealand (We have safely arrived). 

COLIN (updated pictures for last two posts below)