Matthew Hopkins

London, United Kingdom - for now....
An avid cycle tourer and Bicycle Mechanic, I also enjoy cycling, cooking, camping, cinema, computers, internet and tech.
03
May
0078: The Food pages : Desserts

0078: The Food pages : Desserts

Oops I did it again?! After a brief hiatus to recharge, rest and reconnect with family and friends. I am
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09
Apr
0077: Scroll the Credits

0077: Scroll the Credits

As much as I have tried to remember everyone who has helped me along the journey, I have no doubt
14 min read
06
Apr
0076: The End of the World, The Beginning of Everything

0076: The End of the World, The Beginning of Everything

What have I done?! I sit in a Café in Buenos Aires and try several times over, to write this
11 min read
16
Mar
0075: Beagles, Genes and The Land of Fire

0075: Beagles, Genes and The Land of Fire

http://www.adventure-life.com/patagonia/articles/tierra-del-fuego-culture Tierra del Fuego or ‘ Land of fire’ gets its name not from some
17 min read
29
Feb
0074: The Puma Hunters  of Patagonia

0074: The Puma Hunters of Patagonia

I turned on my mobile, as I have an Argentina SIM card. And sent a message to my host somewhere
11 min read
29
Feb
0073: Chile - The Carratera Austral

0073: Chile - The Carratera Austral

I had decided to cross back into Chile. The Carratera Austral [http://chile.travel/en/where-to-go/patagonia-2/aysen-patagonia/carretera-austral-southern-highway/] is
9 min read
29
Feb
0072: Into Las Pampas - Argentina Part 2

0072: Into Las Pampas - Argentina Part 2

This already feels like a completely different journey. The Road South A sad and tearful departure from Cordoba was masked
27 min read
29
Jan
0071: Argentina - Part 1

0071: Argentina - Part 1

Argentine life is like Spain, understandably. People wake late. Shops open late and families eat dinner late. "Sorry for making you have such a late dinner" I apologised as we were eating at around midnight after my arrival.
14 min read
03
Jan
0070: The Road of Little Miracles

0070: The Road of Little Miracles

Those following my blog will know the general brief for my adventures. It is to document the tales, sights, sounds,
7 min read
28
Dec
0069: Chile - Mortars and the Brick

0069: Chile - Mortars and the Brick

I sat in a small roadside Truckstop near Calama, mentally ready to bat away the standard "Do you want Coffee?" question that has been asked more or less along the entire journey. "Would you like Tea?" asked the waitress... ...Brain fade...
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