Rurrenbaque

Survived the plane ride-it was a 20 seater, quite turbulent, no flight staff, you could see the captain, the landing strip was a field and the airport was basically a shack. This place is great. The town actually has about 15000 inhabitants but it has the feel of a remote village despite the backpackers wandering around and the internet access. The girl at the local shop asked me where I was from. She hadnt heard of Ireland or England but she thought she might know Europe. Myself and two of the Irish (the other 2 have gone on to Peru) treated ourself to one of the best hotels in town. Its got a private bathroom and even a fan. For 3.50 euro per person per night we cant complain. Best of all its hot hot hot here. Time to bare my whiter than white pins again. In Ireland I didnt relaise how bad they were because I ususally had some semblance of fake tan on. I havent been able to eat yet but hopefully by tonight I can stomach something as we are heading into the Amazon tomorrow on a 3 day trek.