Well, I’ve had loads of fun there but that was ages ago. Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, the islands, even Paraguay which I cannot recommend but I got some amazing shopping deals. Colombia was the brightest gem having seen how much better it was than my expectations after decades of the media telling me how horrible it was. Mexico was fun as a kid but I would never go back now. Brasil? My friends are constantly sending me invites to some of the protest groups they run with and if they are doing that stuff you know it is about to burn... Glad I went there when I did because I don’t think I could do it safely now and it was dangerous back then. Such a pity I had so many hopes for them. Colombia is the only nation positioned for growth and their current leader has destroyed Uribes progress and caved to the farm socialists. So very tragic.
Damn you spell checker....”Farc socialists”...
Ship sailed around SA to change home ports in 89; carrier too big to fit through the canal. Venezuela, Chile, Rio, Acapulco, all very nice liberty calls for a single sailor,and you’re right, got some great shopping deals, exchange rate was awesome. Used cash; those who charged purchases got a big surprise when the bill came after the exchange rate went up.