In Porto Alegre

We were not allowed to walk unaccompanied due to the high crime rate, so were advised to take a taxi to the nearby park for a walk on our arrival.
A market was set up along the road peripheral to theRead more
Day two

We went to the botanical garden with birding pal Gilberto.
Our visit was lovely as the botanical garden was closed due to it being a bank holiday, but Gilberto was allowed in as he had a pass. As aRead more
Brazil

We started the trip in Porto Allegre
porto alegre

Day three
The conference.
We were asked to be in the lobby of the hotel by 7:45 to get the mini bus to the conference venue. By 8:15 we were all herded on to it and we made the journey to the privateRead more
Porto Alegre

Day 4 - second visit to Botanical Gardens.
It was a beautiful dawn. We breakfasted and were in a taxi by eight.The taxi driver was Marcel - he was the product of an Italian father and German mother -Read more
Day five

Last day of Porte Alegre. We were confined to the hotel as Paul had a stomach upset. we pretty much slept all day, and had an early night. Flight tomorrow.
Day six. first day in Regua

We got an early taxi for our flight. It was a good flight and we were met at the airport and transported to Regua.
FANTASTIC PLACE!
It was a lovely sunny day so after lunch (with Brazilian family,Read more
21 April day 2 Regua

A pleasant walk down to the wetlands at 6. Capybaras to be seen and a plethora of birds. We went back for breakfast, an eclectic mix of fruit, fruit juice, bacon and eggs and cereals. Afterwards weRead more
Sunday 22nd April Regua day 3

Somewhat marred by a stomach upset which kept me awake all night. The Italian/brazilian family also affected as the grandpa was sick all night and gave me the thumbs down when we appeared for a lateRead more
23 April Regua

We got up early and breakfasted and set off on an early morning guided walk with the bird guide. We saw loads and took lots of pictures. It last 5 hours but felt like no time at all. The weather hadRead more
24th April Tuesday Regua

A very hot six mile hike up to see an amazing waterfall. We were guided but the forest was very thick and the birds were tiny.
This is what I have learned about Regua so far:
The series of lakesRead more