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I've mentioned a lot of names in the posts covering my trip. I may well mention some of those names again without explaining who they are. If that happens, this easy guide might help you find out who I'm referring to quicker than searching through old blog posts.
Allan Valentine Hustler who introduced himself as such. Punta Gorda, Belize
Ana Helpful (and pretty) lady at the British Embassy. Panama City, Panama
Ana One of the four girls I shared an evening drinking with. Curitiba, Brazil
Andrea Italian guy. Quite good at roulette. Puerto Iguazú, Argentina
Ariel New Yorker friend of Marta's. Studying Spanish in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Armando Fishing and snorkeling tour guide. Punta Gorda, Belize
Barbara Wife of Kraig. From Oregon. Bit of a hippy. One of the nice ones. Punta Gorda, Belize
Bill Husband of Robin. From California. Cattle rancher and catamaran fetishist. Punta Gorda, Belize
Bob American land-owner. Building a "planned community." Punta Gorda, Belize
Bob's wife I think her name was Kathy. Punta Gorda, Belize
Brendan Canadian travel writer. Boyfriend of Melanie. We shared cigarettes and a beer in an airport. San Salvador, El Salvador
Bruno German expat tour guide. Strange German/Caribbean accent. Punta Gorda, Belize
Candelaria Mayan woman. Mother of Enrique and Domingo. Friendly orange and coconut provider. Punta Gorda, Belize
Charlotte Gap-year Brit I met on a glacier. Girlfriend of Ross. Ushuaia, Argentina
Cina Sixteen-year-old daughter of Iconie and John. Very pretty. Punta Gorda, Belize
Claire Australian tourist. Partner of Keith. Panama City, Panama
Cleo Wife of Simon. Snowboarding scar on eyebrow. Puerto Iguazú, Argentina
Crockett Detective. Alligator owner. No socks. Miami, USA
Cybil Wife of Malcolm. British. Mousy. Punta Gorda, Belize
Daniel Oscar-nominated film editor. An amazingly friendly guy with an infectious smile. São Paulo, Brazil
Denise River Plate fan who thinks I'm a chain-smoker. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Doreen Name tattooed after the words "I love" on Johnny's neck. Punta Gorda, Belize
Domingo Son of Candelaria. Finished high school. Mum is proud. Punta Gorda, Belize
Elvio Taxi driver-stroke-makeshift tour guide. Panama City, Panama
Enrique Son of Candelaria. Smiles a lot. Good with a machete. Punta Gorda, Belize
Eugene Ukrainian bloke I met on a glacier. Ushuaia, Argentina
Mr Fat Guy Mysterious guest at Hickatee Cottages. Punta Gorda, Belize
Fredo see Frodo
Flavia Motorcycle-driving and fellow napkin-drawing girl. São Paulo, Brazil
Foxy Girl Possibly daughter, possibly child-bride of Mr Fat Guy. Punta Gorda, Belize
Frodo Real name of Fredo, Mónica's cocker spaniel. Ushuaia, Argentina
George Kayaking, bird-watching, and mangrove crab-catching guy. Punta Gorda, Belize
Guilherme Grêmio-supporting fellow who took me to see one of their games. Porto Alegre, Brazil
Ian Husband of Kate. Owner of Hickatee Cottages. All-round nice guy. Punta Gorda, Belize
Iconie Wife of John. Runs Casa Bonita guest house/Mangrove Inn restaurant. Very good cook. Punta Gorda, Belize
Jennifer Silvia's ten-year-old daughter. Florianópolis, Brazil
Jenny Wife of Walt. Californian retired nurse. Lovely gal. Punta Gorda, Belize
Jesus Popular dead guy from Israel. Seemingly everywhere in Central and South America
John Husband of Iconie. Runs Casa Bonita guest house/Mangrove Inn restaurant. Canadian. Would win a gold medal in the talking Olympics. Punta Gorda, Belize
John Old friend from London who I bumped into on a pedestrian crossing in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Johnny Local hustler. Many tattoos. Used to be "a sinner." Spent five years in a US prison. Punta Gorda, Belize
Julian Indian guy who imports suits. Used to live in Benin, ie. he's got some balls. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Juliana Friend who let me stay at her place. Talented film-maker. São Paulo, Brazil
Juliana One of the four girls I shared an evening drinking with. Curitiba, Brazil
Kate Wife of Ian. Owner of Hickatee Cottages. All-round nice gal. Punta Gorda, Belize
Keith Australian tourist. Partner of Claire. Panama City, Panama
Kinkajou see Papi
Kraig Husband of Barbara. From Oregon. Great beard. Lovely fellow, just like his wife. Not that she's a fellow, you understand. Punta Gorda, Belize
Laura Splendid young lady who can nurse a drink for hours. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Laura Friend of the other Laura, confusingly. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Leila One of the four girls I shared an evening drinking with. Curitiba, Brazil
Lloyd One of Bob's workers. Looking at his belly, he's not a fussy eater. Punta Gorda, Belize
Malcolm Husband of Cybil. British. Obsessed with the boring details of life, like whether Caterpillar supplies more heavy plant machines that John Deere. Punta Gorda, Belize
Marta Ohio-born New Yorker. Scrabble whizz. Punta Gorda, Belize
Marie Big fake boobs, quite a looker in a slutty way. Getting a yellow fever shot at the same time as me. Too many calories in a Tic-Tac for her. Panama City, Panama
Massimo Italian guy. Lots of patches on his sweatshirt. Puerto Iguazú, Argentina
Melanie Canadian travel writer. Girlfriend of Brendan. We shared cigarettes and a beer in an airport. San Salvador, El Salvador
Mónica Trouser-less and tipsy B&B landlady. Ushuaia, Argentina
Naomi Friend who let me stay at her place and showed me the sights. Mexico City, Mexico
Nikolas Renata's adorable three-year-old son. Florianópolis, Brazil
Nina Ohio-born. Lives in Napoli. Wasn't impressed with photos of my dog. Punta Gorda, Belize
Ozorio Lovely man who showed me the nightlife. Curitiba, Brazil
Paco Man who shared his booze and knowledge at a bullfight. Mexico City, Mexico
Papi Kinkajou. A bit like a cuter raccoon. Little fucker that bit my face. Punta Gorda, Belize
Pat Canadian guest at Casa Bonita. 62 years old. Doesn't wear a bra. Punta Gorda, Belize
Paulo Friend of Ozorio. Ramones tattoo.Curitiba, Brazil
Mr Rafael Mayan gardener and orchid-grower at Hickatee cottages. Can't swim. Punta Gorda, Belize
Renata Graciously let me sleep on her sofa. Mother of Nikolas. Great conversationalist. Florianópolis, Brazil
Richie Sambora Bon Jovi member, who's guitar was on display in the Hard Rock Cafe. Panama City, Panama
Roberto Marie's driver. Gave me a lift back into town after yellow fever shot. Likes Tic-Tacs. Panama City, Panama
Robin Wife of Bill. Got a good laugh. Punta Gorda, Belize
Ross Gap-year Brit I met on a glacier. Boyfriend of Charlotte. Ushuaia, Argentina
Saddam John's dog. Punta Gorda, Belize
Scully Snorkeling guide. Apparently a great fly-fisherman. Punta Gorda, Belize
Mr Shal Mayan gardener and orchid-grower at Hickatee cottages. Lots of children. Punta Gorda, Belize
Silvia Mother of Jennifer, and Nikolas' nanny. Florianópolis, Brazil
Simon Husband of Cleo. Looks like the guy out of Mogwai. Puerto Iguazú, Argentina
Tits see Marie
Vanessa One of the four girls I shared an evening drinking with. Curitiba, Brazil
Walt Husband of Jenny. Californian Linux dabbler. One of life's good guys. Punta Gorda, Belize
Woman in the Copa Airlines office Very helpful smiling lady who rescued a miserable day. Panama City, Panama
Yamila Chatty psychology student who helped make a bus journey feel shorter. Posadas, Argentina
