This particular blog follows on from part one, in that it was written in the same rambling train of thought. If you haven’t delved into that first part of my fascinating story of not quite triumph mixed with possible loss and dismay, you can find it here. Might as well…
Saturday 02nd April 2016 – I moved onto Puerto Varas, the town that Bauer had been singing praises about. A bus to Puerto Montt, followed by a collectivo, took me there. Kind of, anyway. Just as I got there I realised that my phone had decided to be stupid and…
WARNING: The following text may contain offensive language and mild references of a sexual nature. Please do not read if you feel easily offended. If you have been affected by the issues discussed please contact the BBC and blame them. Wednesday 07th October 2015 – My bum was sore. No,…
Wednesday 26th August 2015 – You can see it from far away of course, but its only once you stand right at the top, right at the edge of the falls that you realise how high it really is. Seven hundred and forty one feet if I remember correctly, and…
*CAUTION! THIS POST IS VERY LONG AND MAY CONTAIN SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF WAFFLE AND DRIVEL.* Thursday 20th August 2015 – “One small step for Doug, one giant leap for a kid who hasn’t left Europe before”. I proclaimed, echoing Neil Armstrong in a slightly long winded manner. I’d arrived in…
Tuesday 18th August 2015 – I might never see it again. The house that is. Not due to any trip caused malaise or self caused misadventure, but because it is about to be sold. My family is moving across the country and it magically coincides with me being away. I’ll…
Here you will find the (hopefully) up to date adventures of the incredibly handsome pioneering explorer, Doug. As modest as he is wise, as awesome as he is brave, Doug will endeavor to recite the tales of his travels with utmost accuracy. No embellishment whatsoever.