Im officially a backpack traveler...

So its been 3 weeks already! It doesnt feel like 3 days! And so far ive had the best time of my life and ive got a whole year of it!

The iguasu falls was the best thing ive ever seen! I think we were ripped off but what we saw was worth double what we paid. We first got right up to the waterfall (the devils throat) and it was unbelieveable! It actually made my hairs stand up it was that good! I just hope the photos do it abit of justice. 
Next we did the upper trail which took us over the top of the fall which gave us a panaramic view - i took way too many photos! We were told people go to see the falls if their down to be happy - i actually believe that!
The lower trail was really cool too - we got right up to the fall! Ill have to upload the photos pretty quickly because im pretty shit at explaining! I recommend everyone who goes to south america to see the falls!

We took an over night bus from iguasu to buenos aires which was about 20 hours - and it was the best journey of my life! We were in luxury! The seats were like pods to yourself - similar to 1st class on a plane. We got a free meal (pork leg and potatoes - on a bus!!!!!) free beer and champage! Ive got a photo to prove it - i know it doesnt sound real. The films were also in english!!! Good start to Argentina!
We got talking to a swiss girl who was pretty cool. She was learning to make cotton bracelets which i managed to persuade her to give me her first one - an i think its my favourite!

BA was an amazing city! The people were really cool despite all the bad information were given about them. The highlights definitley has to be the all you can eat and drink buffet (which we went to twice), private argentinian party, pacha and the area central where all the shops are.
The private party was pretty funny - we got talking to an aussy who knew the birthday girl. We were expecting to go to a bar or something for a few drinks but she had rented a club out to herself! We were only allowed in after she ok'd it with the bouncer! So there we are... 2 English guys and over 200 argentinians! Brilliant! The music was awful though - shitty reggaton! We thought 'fuk it - lets show them how the brits do it'. We walked into the middle of the dancefloor and ripped it up - probably looking like twats! Nothing different ay? An then an english song came on! We sang it sooo loud! We got a few more looks haha! An argentinian girl came over asking if i was english - surely it wasnt the dancing that gave it away? She told me how they dance in the clubs... The guys are ment to walk over to the girls, take there hand, spin them, do some samba/salsa and kiss them.... One problem for me there - the samba/salsa!!! - maybe i should have paid more attention at city limits! Fun non the less though!

Next stop... Salta. Its a little town the north of argentina. Our initial plan was to go straight to La Paz but it was like a 50+ hour trip. Someone recommended salta so we gave it ago...and wasnt disappointed. It was a little quiet but it was nice after BA.
We took a trip up the cable car to the top of the hill which gives you an awesome view of the whole city. Photos need uploading - i no! The city was bigger than i thought though.
We decided to buy a bottle of vodka, orange juice and redbull..... For £3 each!!! Unbelieveable price! Although i no to never spunge on the price of vodka anymore! Bad times! Cant remember much of that night lol.
We shared a room with 2 swedish girls that were pretty cool - on the same wave length as us, which is hard to find haha. They were off to bolivia too, on the same route as us sonwe decided to go together. One bonus thing is that one of them can speak fluent spanish!!!
Getting to bolivia (La Paz) isnt an easy thing to do though... A bus up to the boarder (la quiaca), cross into bolivia (villazon), a train to Oruro (nice city) and then a bus ride into La Paz! All in all a 30+ hour trip!
I definitely appreciate what i have at home now though - safety, plug sockets, door locks, a toilet seat, warm water, clean sheets... But it also makes you understand what some people have to go through. Its sad in some ways but this is their lives - their happy.
The prices in Bolivia is so much cheaper! We got a room for £2 each! Ok it was great but im not here to stay in hotels!
The first view of La Paz was amazing! Its located on a steep hill which your first view is from the top! The city is unbelieveably steep! And been at altitude makes getting around alot harder - making you out of breath alot quicker.
People here though are so cool. So friendly which i hope thats not been naive. They dont no alot of english an i dont no alot of spanish but there always there to help - or maybe there to stop you stealing! Theyve always got a smile on their faces. The most popular thing it seems is the market areas - there seems to be loads around. It makes getting things alot cheaper too like wooly hats, gloves, souveniors, food. One thing i want to try is having a meal cooked on the street corner next to the road. They set out what looks like a plank of wood for the table, some sort of stump for the chairs with a gas stove infront of you. I no its got food poison written all over it but fuck it! - embrace the culture.
So far i think La Paz is my favourite city. It just seems so different but similar at them same time. We have to leave here by the end of the week to Peru because of the Inca Trail but im def heading back after!
Tomorrow we are riding down the bolivian death road! Most of you should know it from top gear! I actually cant wait for it. The views are ment to be amazing but its a tad high! And heights arent my strong point! We shall see though!

Im sorry this is so long again! I should really update more frequently! Ive started another blog at http://adammcleish.ontheroad.to/around-the-world/ which allows me to show my location, photos and abit writing which is easier for me as i can do it straight from my phone. Ive been updating this one more often.

I hope all is well with everyone! And hope your not missing me too much!

Til next time x