Carlos and Sandy

Name and age: Carlos & Sandy Ruiz-Avila

Hometown: SW Western Australia

When did you start your travels?
October 2011

What type of car are you driving?
Land Rover Defender

How did you save up or finance your trip? Retired

How long do you plan on traveling?
Until we get tired of it

What were your family’s and friends’ reactions when you told them about your trip before you left?
Mild amusment

Did you speak Spanish before you left your home country? 
We both have pretty good Spanish

Do you have a favorite place or country that you have visited during your trip?
No

What was the weirdest thing you experienced on your trip?
The friendship of the Land Rover fraternity across South America

What was the worst border crossing?
Into Peru from Bolivia, corruption on the Peru side

Do you have any advice for others who may be considering driving the Americas?
Know enough Spanish to communicate with the locals, it opens up much more.

Would you do it again?
Yes