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- Day 1
- Monday, December 10, 2018 at 3:17 PM
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitude: 19 m
New ZealandApata37°38’56” S 175°58’28” E
Step one. Go to airport.
December 10, 2018 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
On holiday! Shuttle to airport right now...
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- Day 1
- Monday, December 10, 2018 at 5:17 PM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 31 m
ArgentinaMinistro Pistarini International Airport34°48’56” S 58°32’24” W
Setting foot in Argentina
December 10, 2018 in Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Transit area waiting for flight to Rio de Janeiro. 9:15am NZ 5:15pm local time... Soon be bed time!
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 1:07 AM
- 🌙 23 °C
- Altitude: 36 m
BrazilCopacabana Beach22°58’12” S 43°11’4” W
Windsor Hotel
December 11, 2018 in Brazil ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Stay here 3 nights before boarding ship. Its 1am local time. Copocana beach just out the window but not much doing. Some zzzs and ready to go tomorrow!
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 11:59 AM
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Altitude: 15 m
- BrazilPraia do Diabo22°59’6” S 43°11’18” W
Copocabana beach lazy day
December 11, 2018 in Brazil ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Relaxing day here charging up batteries for the cruise. Walked half the length of copacabana beach, fresh fish lunch, then up to rooftop pool for a dip n zzzzzzz.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 8:41 AM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 529 m
- BrazilChrist the Redeemer22°57’6” S 43°12’36” W
Christ the Redeemer monument
December 12, 2018 in Brazil ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Huge statue erected to commemorate 100yrs of independence. Opened in 1931. Its 38m tall and stand atop a 730m mountain. Very lush jungle all round it. Magnificent views too.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 8:49 AM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 529 m
- BrazilChrist the Redeemer22°57’6” S 43°12’36” W
City views from statue
December 12, 2018 in Brazil ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Incredible panoramic views all around and we go there early to beat the crowds.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 10:46 AM
- ☀️ 32 °C
- Altitude: 256 m
- BrazilSugarloaf Mountain22°57’0” S 43°9’24” W
Amazing Views Sugar Loaf Mountain
December 12, 2018 in Brazil ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Awesome city views after 2 cable car rides. Not as high as the redeemer statue so more details visible. Ready for a beer at the top!
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 11:22 AM
- ☀️ 32 °C
- Altitude: 179 m
- BrazilMorro da Urca22°57’6” S 43°9’48” W
Sugar Loaf Mountain
December 12, 2018 in Brazil ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Massive upheaval mountains/rocks with cable car access.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 2:32 PM
- ☀️ 32 °C
- Altitude: 31 m
- BrazilMorro de São Bento22°53’54” S 43°10’42” W
Monastery of St. Benedict
December 12, 2018 in Brazil ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Church attached to a monastery. Extremely ornate with gold absolutely everywhere. Could feed many of Rio's poor for a long time.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 3:18 PM
- ☀️ 32 °C
- Altitude: 20 m
- BrazilPraça Onze22°54’30” S 43°11’54” W
Rio Carnival Stadium
December 12, 2018 in Brazil ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
The famous annual Rio Carnival is held here in February. It was a street but is now permanently lined with stadium seating and service rooms. Costumes can be rented other times of year. They thinkRead more
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 4:13 PM
- ☀️ 32 °C
- Altitude: 41 m
- BrazilPraça Paris22°54’54” S 43°10’48” W
Selaron Steps
December 12, 2018 in Brazil ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
A few flights of artistically decorated steps. Homes open right on to the steps. One was where the artist Jorge Selaron lived. The background red tiles are punctuated by other hand painted tiles manyRead more
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- Day 4
- Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 12:28 PM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 825 m
- BrazilPetrópolis22°30’30” S 43°10’30” W
Imperial Palace Museum in Petropolis
December 13, 2018 in Brazil ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
This was the summer residence of the Emporer and his family built in 1845. No photos inside unfortunately and had to wear slippers to protect the wooden floors. A remarkable huge old palace withRead more
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- Day 4
- Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 9:47 PM
- 🌙 26 °C
- Altitude: 13 m
- BrazilMorro Paula Matos22°54’51” S 43°11’45” W
Ginga mambo dance show
December 13, 2018 in Brazil ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
Great show of the various brazillian dance styles. Lots of variety and awesome costumes.
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- Day 5
- Friday, December 14, 2018 at 7:29 PM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- BrazilMorro da Saúde22°53’36” S 43°11’12” W
We Sail Soon!
December 14, 2018 in Brazil ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
On board and enjoying a quiet drink as the sun sets on our time in Rio.
Richard n Sheila TravelsHehe ... if we start now, we should be there by 2027! Watch out for us!
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- Day 8
- Monday, December 17, 2018 at 12:34 PM
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Altitude: 6 m
- BrazilEnseada da Estrêla23°6’48” S 44°12’18” W
Ilha Grande Brasil
December 17, 2018 in Brazil ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
A wee snorkeling excursion then an hour or two on a lovely beach. Water is so warm...ahhhhhh.
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- Day 9
- Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 6:12 PM
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- BrazilVila Macuco23°56’36” S 46°18’18” W
Our Lovely Ship, Marina
December 18, 2018 in Brazil ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
What a vessel, so nicely presented and looked after. As a floating hotel she is fantastic...no less than 6 actual restaurants from the deck cafe/grille to the intimate La Reserve where a full 8 courseRead more
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- Day 10
- Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 12:55 PM
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
South Atlantic Ocean35°4’60” S 54°11’18” W
Sea day
December 19, 2018, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
On the way to Buenos Aires
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- Day 11
- Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 2:15 PM
- 🌧 25 °C
- Altitude: 27 m
- ArgentinaPlaza Francia34°35’12” S 58°23’30” W
Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires
December 20, 2018 in Argentina ⋅ 🌧 25 °C
An amazing above ground cemetery. Those are mausoleums you see...some the size of a small house! All members of the family are placed inside ...when their turn comes of course. Eva Peron isRead more
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- Day 12
- Friday, December 21, 2018 at 4:00 AM
- 🌧 19 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
UruguayPlaya de los Ingleses34°57’48” S 54°57’6” W
Punta del Este, Uruguay
December 21, 2018 in Uruguay ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
This is a beautiful seaside city. On a peninsula much like Mt Maunganui with ocean and estuary/harbour beaches. Lots of floating real estate and hi rise living. The fingers sticking out of the sandRead more
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- Day 13
- Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 9:00 AM
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 22 m
- UruguayPlaza Independencia34°54’24” S 56°12’0” W
Montevideo, Uruguay
December 22, 2018 in Uruguay ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Really surprised how inviting this city is. Its clean, lots of beaches nice parks homes and attractions. The people are happy and well looked after by the state. Took a city tour starting in cityRead more
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Tall building was first condo tower in Sth America - converted from a failed hotel. Condos now USD150/mth.
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- Day 13
- Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 10:00 AM
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 15 m
- UruguayFacultad de Medicina - UdelaR34°53’30” S 56°11’12” W
Sights of Montevideo, Uruguay
December 22, 2018 in Uruguay ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Eucalyptus trees from Australia a few decades ago are quite common. Some monuments and views. Even the graffiti worth a pic!
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- Day 13
- Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 10:00 AM
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 38 m
- UruguayCentenarial Stadium34°53’30” S 56°9’18” W
More from Montevideo
December 22, 2018 in Uruguay ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
A few more snaps from the tour of the city...
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- Day 13
- Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 11:41 AM
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 43 m
- UruguayJuanicó34°34’24” S 56°15’0” W
Juanico Winery Tour & Tasting Montevideo
December 22, 2018 in Uruguay ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Juanita is one of the largest wineries in Uruguay. Enjoyed a nice tour, great lunch with wines and a cool tango dance show. Totally great tour! Although a bit sleepy on the way back to ship 😁
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- Day 15
- Monday, December 24, 2018 at 9:39 AM
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 27 m
- ArgentinaPuerto Madryn42°45’54” S 65°1’60” W
Puerto Madryn
December 24, 2018 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
A very sheltered harbor port that has just grown in leaps and bounds the past decade. Lovely seaside city about the size of Tauranga, here in Patagonia. Very warm 29C this avo. It looks pretty muchRead more
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- Day 15
- Monday, December 24, 2018 at 10:59 AM
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 27 m
- ArgentinaPuerto Madryn42°45’54” S 65°1’60” W
Artsy Puerto Madryn
December 24, 2018 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Lots of interesting art along the waterfront ...
TravelerHave a great trip 🙂
TravelerSo exiting!!! Looking forward to see you!!!!😍