Paraguay

A story from hell.. well almost. Left Florenopolois at around 17:00 on Fri arvie and found out that the route to Paraguay takes me back the same route I had taken to get to the island. Effectively back to Igaazu falls and then another 6 hours to the Paragauyian capital.

Firstly the bus arrived around half an hour late. The bus driver felt that if he pushed 130 km /h plus the whole way that he would make up the time. We almost wiped out half an hour into the trip when the driver slammed on breaks to miss a truck. Earth to God I felt like i was on a rollercoatser with no lights. Basically manged 3 hours sleep and spent most the night clutching the chair in front of me. Finally arrived at Igaazu ( the Argentinian border) and we were all asked to leave the bus as the air conditioner had packed up. 2 hours later we got a new bus and finally arrived on a new planet when we reached the capital at 17:00 Sat. Thus 24 hours of bussing and I cant speak a word of Spanish. Between Portuguese, French, Spanish and English I am trying to work out what people are saying to me. Have decied to get 2 weeks of lessons in Boliva with Mike before I go anywhere else!!

Tomorow is going to be a lag even though I have my ticket booked for Salta ( Northern Agentina). I have to be at a local bus stop at 8:00 to catch a 1 hour 10 min bus ride to the Argentinian border. From there go through Immigration and walk to the bus stop on the Argentinian side and then catch another national bus for 17 hours to Salta.

Thank f..k my hotel here is descent. I booked into a proper hotel, private room, tv, hot water etc. So should be ready to go tomorrow.

A quick word on Paraguay. Dont ever come here!! I have basically driven the width of the country and have seen cows, trees and poverty. Was hoping to pick up a cheap PC at the local mall as prices are extremely low here but am leaving to early.

Will keep you posted on the second part of my journey.