Ollie, Erica and Vandana threw us a couple's baby shower for us. All our close friends came down to Ollie's house and we had a great time.

Iguazu Falls, which means "big water" in Guarana language. The falls are actually a group of 275 falls up to 70 meters high, with Iguazu river's water (Rio Iguazu) running in them. The falls are located on the border between Argentina and Brazil. Iguazu Falls stretches along a 3 kilometer (nearly 2 mile) long rim that is shared by Argentina and Brazil. It thunderously plunges the height of a 24-story building into the Iguazu gorge below. Iguazu Falls (which ranks 8 among the world's top wonders) is rivaled in mightiness only by Victoria Falls in Africa (ranks 14). The world's other two gold medal winning falls are Angel Falls (ranks 78) and Niagara Falls (87). It was nice to be in Iguazu as it was really warm and we had tonnes of fun getting soaked in the waterfalls and trying ropelling and zip-lining for the first time.

Argentina's wines have come to the world stage only recently, but are quickly growing in popularity, and most of the vineyards and the wine industry is located in the Mendoza province. Our goal in Mendoza was to learn about wine and of course taste it. We spent time enjoying the views of the Andes and even went horse back riding. We stayed at a hotel on a vineyard, which was really beautiful. There were only 7 rooms at this hotel and everyone knew you. Every night they would start the fireplace and you could unwind with tasting of the wines that they produce. It was one our favourite parts of our trip and we are certain that we will return again.

More European than South American in flavor, Buenos Aires' heart boasts bustling streets, grand avenues, old-time cafes and stylish restaurants.  40% of  BA are immigrants, who mostly came from Spain and Italy. Called the "Paris of the South," Buenos Aires is sophistication, sensual, and filled with things to do and see, including distinct neighborhoods, tango dancing, and great shopping. Enjoy!

Trujillo is a city in northwestern Peru. It is located on the lower Moche River, near its mouth on the Pacific Ocean. Nearby Huanchaco Beach is a great spot for surfers, and a friendly fishing village. The fisherman still utilize the handmade totora reed boats, called caballitos (little horses) because of the way they are ridden: riders do not sit on the boats, but straddle them on their knees. The design of these curved, peapod-shaped boats has changed little from the craft used by pre-Inca fishing tribes.

We got to have the best ceviches in Huanchaco and built a bondfire on the beach. It was great for us to take a break from visiting all the ruins and spend the day at the beach. Rahul's friend, Rajat, met us here, so that added to the fun as well.

We spent a day in Lima, it was a nice city, which is really becoming the city known for its gastronomy.

The event we have been waiting for. The Spaniards never found Machu Picchu, even though they suspected its existence, thus the Intihuatana stone and its resident spirits remain in their original position. The mountain top sanctuary fell into disuse and was abandoned some forty years after the Spanish took Cuzco in 1533. Supply lines linking the many Inca social centers were disrupted and the great empire came to an end. The ruins of Machu Picchu, rediscovered in 1911 by Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham, are one of the most beautiful and enigmatic ancient sites in the world.

Our first stop is the capital of the Incas, Cusco.  and we loved this city. It is surrounded by six mountains, some more than 6,000 meters high, and it is the oldest city in the western hemisphere.  In 1532, a hundred and twenty Spaniards, armed with horses and cannons conquered the Inca civilization, which had between 12 and 16 million people!!! Cusco had a number of palaces, but all of it was destroyed and churches were built of on top of it.

The city was filled with people from all over the world whom we got to meet on our tours.  We got to eat the local delicacy, though we werent quite fond off. 

Finally, our last stop in Africa. The Ngorongoro Crater, which is located between the Serengeti and Lake Manyara. It is believed that Ngorongoro once rivaled Kilimanjaro in size. The lava that filled the volcano formed a solid "lid," which subsequently collapsed when the molten rock subsided, forming the caldera that we see today. Ngorongoro is the largest unbroken caldera in the world.

All the lodges are built high on the crater rim and afford amazing views over and into the crater - the perfect setting for a well deserved sundowner. Within the crater are the sweeping grass plains that are home for part of the year to a vast number of game animals, some of which are participants in the greatest mass migration of large mammals in Africa.

Check out the videos from Ngorongoro

Zebras just running around. It was cool to see them in their natural habitat

View of the rim from inside the crater

Here are pictures from our biggest accomplishment in our lives, Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro. Kilimanjaro (or Kilima Njaro, which means "shining mountain" in Swahili), is a mountain in northeastern Tanzania. Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing mountain rise in the world, rising 4600 metres (15,000 ft) from the base, and includes the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 metres (19,340 ft).

There are five main routes to the top -- Marangu, Shira, Mweka, Umbwe and Machame. The most popular route is the Marangu Route which starts at the Marangu Gate at 6000 ft. and has huts and facilities along the way. There are 3 huts on the Marangu route. Mandara, Harombo and Kibo. At Mandara and Harombo, there are a group of wooden A-framed huts. Each hut features 6-8 sleeping bunks with solar generated lighting. Water is piped into the camp from springs above and there are flush toilets behind the main hut.

We have several videos from our hike, including pictures. Radhika narrates at the background and you can tell she is out of breadth due to the altitude. Check them out

Kilimanjaro Uhuru peak view from Horombo Hut

Mawenzi Peak from Kibo Hut

We are at Kibo Hut, the final base camp before the summit climb.