Puerto RicoPuerto 418°27’45” N 66°6’37” W 10 marzo 2018, Puerto Rico ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
I write this with a bit of melancholy because it is the last port on this incredible adventure around South America. I feel fortunate that we have a home we love going back to, but the 60+ days weLeggi altro
BarbadosPelican Island (historical)13°5’31” N 59°37’47” W
8 marzo 2018, Barbados ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
We have been to the Barbados before and had toured the island then, so today’s stop was for taking a long walk through town and on the beach.
BrasileLago Mamauru1°56’12” S 55°24’58” W 4 marzo 2018, Brasile ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
This is our last stop both in Brazil and the Amazon. This is a very small village is located on a very small river off the Amazon and is unusual because the waters are very clear and it draws manyLeggi altro
Franz Rosenboom
Hey, you both are awesome! Ihr beide seht sehr glücklich und zufrieden aus! Miss you both.
BrasileVila Espíritu Santo2°34’38” S 56°44’47” W
3 marzo 2018, Brasile ⋅ ⛅ 28 °F
Parintins is a small village on the Amazon that was settled by Native Indians 200 years ago. The village is very rich in Indigenous culture and this is celebrated annually with the Boi-Bumba festivalLeggi altro
BrasileIgarapé da Castanha - Matinha3°8’15” S 60°1’46” W 2 marzo 2018, Brasile ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
After an overnight in Manaus, we set off on a cute, old double-decker boat named the “Amazon Explorer” to see the meeting of the waters. It is where the Amazon River (coffee with cream color) runsLeggi altro
BrasileIgarapé da Castanha - Matinha3°8’15” S 60°1’46” W
1 marzo 2018, Brasile ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Manaus, Brazil is a city that is 800 miles up the Amazon. The city has a population of2,000,000 people and is at the junction of the Amazon River and the Rio Negro.
The first day here brought us deepLeggi altro
BrasileLiberdade2°24’49” S 54°44’16” W
27 febbraio 2018, Brasile ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
So yesterday we turned from the South Atlantic Ocean into the Amazon River. To aid me in my inability to describe the scale of this river, picture this: the Amazon River basin covers an area the sameLeggi altro
Roland ZimmermanNow you know how the contestants feel on naked and afraid, and they don’t have repellent or clothes, try staying there for 21days. Not for me. PZ ha ha.
BrasileCampo do América3°43’40” S 38°30’46” W
23 febbraio 2018, Brasile ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Forteleza is our last stop before entering the Amazon River in a few days. We had intentions of going in and at least taking a walk despite the fact that it is oppressively hot and humid. There isLeggi altro
BrasilePorto De Maceio9°39’41” S 35°43’47” W
21 febbraio 2018, Brasile ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
We are headed around the “nose” of South America and this lovely city provided us with the restfulness of lovely beaches, turquoise water and warm breezes as we strolled along the pedestrianLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreDid you dare to sail in those interesting boats? Are you all wearing pedometers to log how far you have walked “around” SA?
Ali and Jeff CarithersWe did not dare to ride on those boats! And no, we have not logged specific miles because we are constantly warned to not take anything off the ship with us (bags, watches, rings, wallets) because of crime.
I’m told my colleagues in Chile that wearing any jewelry means you want someone to take it. It’s like an invitation. As if you’re offering it up by wearing it :)
BrasilePorto de Salvador12°57’38” S 38°30’53” W 20 febbraio 2018, Brasile ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Salvador is an interesting city that is primarily influenced by Africa in everything from the food preparation, the handicrafts and the music.
We had a fascinating excursion today that was aLeggi altro
Viaggiatore
Practice= 10,000 hours (Malcolm Gladwell) will make you the best WV quartet!
ViaggiatoreI wanna humnus with yall too!!!!
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Four of you on this bike in transito to WV will be worth a story or two!
ViaggiatoreGracias a todos por sus notas Durante este viaje grande! safe travels back home!