Blogs from Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, South America - page 4

Ola meus amigos, gleich vorab: Es ist diesmal etwas länger geworden, also geht besser vor dem Lesen nochmal aufs Klo und holt Euch was zu knabbern oder zu trinken :-D Also los: Nach wochenlangem intensiven studieren und grübeln war es mal wieder Zeit für den touristischen Teil der Reise, natürlich von langer Hand geplant. Da in Sachsen die Herbstferien einsetzten, war es auch für Nadine und meine Schwester (Juri HUHU :-D) nebst Freund möglich, mal in Brasilien vorbeizuSCHNEIEN. (hier könnte ich jetzt eine gemeine Anmerkung machen, ich denke sie mir aber nur) Als Reiseziel hatten wir uns den tropischen Regenwald um Manaus rausgesucht. Der liegt zwar in Brasilien, aber mit ca. 5 Flugstunden dann doch ähnlich weit wie die Kanaren von Deutschland… Hatte ich beim Buchen eigentlich gar nicht so richtig realisiert. Aber was solls, den ... read more

Manaus, the jumping off point for our Amazon adventure, was a place of contrasts. For us it was a great change of weather - sunny, hot and humid so the summer gear was donned for the first time since the Galapagos Islands. Manaus, located in the centre of Brazil near the Equator, is a river port set on the Rio Negro (named for its colour) close to where it becomes the Amazon. It is a sprawling jumble of gracious, old, colonial buildings, a reminder of its Portuguese past and most in need of restoration except for the grand old Opera House, mixed with street upon street of markets and the hive of activity at the port. From Manaus travel is either by plane or boat so all goods, commercial or personal, are transported by water through ... read more

WedOk so Tuesday is missing cause my iPhone is gubbed after nearly capsizing our canoe in a tropical rainstorm. Will write when Irecover Nextday......7.30 breakfast then canoe into the jungle and build a fire, cooking the rice in a large cauldron and barbecuing the chicken on sticks over the fire. All delicious. After, we visit an indigenous family farmhouse at the rivers edge. After a brief encounter with one of the pigs, in the orchard Kevin decides he really does enjoy sucking lemons. Finally found something he likes to eat Kev buys a blow- pipe. All we need to find is the poisonous frog, dip arrow in, and I'll get rid of Tricia for good. After tea, game of cards, some cold beer and some much needed sleep.... read more

Today started similar to the others with a nice fresh breakfast, but no bird attacks. Except of note that Chester got the nice wakeup call of Kermit jumping from behind the toilet that she was sitting on and into a small basket on the shelf. As she came running out of the bathroom, Kirsten AGAIN had to come to the rescue and get the frog out of the bathroom. Then we headed to the lobby and as usual had to wait for the inconsiderate couple that is habitually late who was just going to breakfast. After Kirsten lead the way to the restaurant to tell them they were holding up the entire group and it was rude, we headed out with our local guide for what we thought was going to be a very strenuous hike ... read more

Day 3 started early for Betty and Judy as they got up to see the sunrise with a walk along the Copacabana Beach at 6 AM. This is our 3rd day in Brazil but it makes the 4th fall by Judy. While attempting to cross the street from our hotel to the beach, a busy street we might add, Judy does a header. While Betty is trying to help her up she falls again and Betty is trying to stop traffic. Note to the elderly – do not try to “run” across the street against the light. But they finally made it to the beach and saw the sun rise along with some interesting sand sculptures. During all of this commotion, Kirsten and Chester made the better decision to sleep in and get their beauty rest. ... read more