Getting to South America....finally

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September 8th 2015

Published: September 9th 2015

After travelling on what should have been a 10.5hr flight we flew over the shore of South America and into a massive thunderstorm. So big a storm that Guarulhos airport was closed due to the Lightning and 100km/h winds. We were circling and running low on fuel so got diverted to Campos. Finally we got the all clear and flew the 85km to São Paulo. We are here and so far so good.....

Additional photos below

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Flight

Leaving the Namibian coastline To start the Atlantic crossing.

Biscuits

On SAA the 3 biscuits are actually a "wheatsworth" of eating

Campos

Rain delays play...

São Paulo by night

View from hotel window. 23rd floor.

10th September 2015

Sonja Ballenden
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Follow with interest
So thrilled you at least made it - even if it was a bit of a hairy start to the trip. Nothing like a bit of adventure to get you started. Following your blog with great interest... yay guys .. have fun !!!

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