Feasting Like Piranhas, Sleeping Like Sloths


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February 23rd 2009
Published: March 2nd 2009
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Pythagoras´Money Theory It is very fitting that in a country obsessed with soccer our adventure in Brasil is a story of two halfs, and, if we may say so ourselves, a game well played. To kick off we actually have to take you back in time to before our Paraguay trip (see previous blog) when we crossed the border from nothern Uruguay into Brasil (here it is spelt with an S not a Z). With both... Read Full Entry



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Icy Drinks To Hand On The BeachIcy Drinks To Hand On The Beach
Icy Drinks To Hand On The Beach

Dave tries an iced tea with lemon. Very Tasty
Barbequed CheeseBarbequed Cheese
Barbequed Cheese

Don't knock it until you've tried it!
FavelaFavela
Favela

The view from the beautiful house in a lovely area where we were staying. The Favelas are everywhere
Good NightGood Night
Good Night

Our airport bed
Encuentro Das AguasEncuentro Das Aguas
Encuentro Das Aguas

The Rio Negro meets the Rio Solimoes to become the mighty Amazon
Scuba KingScuba King
Scuba King

David goes ´swimming' with a manatee
Is He Smirking?Is He Smirking?
Is He Smirking?

A turtle grins as we take a snap
Hyde Park A-La-BrasilHyde Park A-La-Brasil
Hyde Park A-La-Brasil

This inner city park has monkeys, sloths and crocodiles!
Floating FuelFloating Fuel
Floating Fuel

A petrol station. Amazon style
A Very Visible LineA Very Visible Line
A Very Visible Line

Heading towards the meeting of the rivers
Say CheeseSay Cheese
Say Cheese

We travelled all the way across the Amazon to buy this squeaky 'quejo'
CristoCristo
Cristo

The Jesus pn a Hill to top all "Jesus on a hill" monuments in South America
CopacabanaCopacabana
Copacabana

As seen by Cristo
Yet Another Beach SnackYet Another Beach Snack
Yet Another Beach Snack

Chilly coconut water
Dirty SambaDirty Samba
Dirty Samba

In a basement on our last night in Rio
Samba Some MoreSamba Some More
Samba Some More

Ben, Chico's brother and us in the Samba basement (Just kidding Eduardo...thanks for a great time)
Bloco, Frat StyleBloco, Frat Style
Bloco, Frat Style

Gustavo and his frat buddies in Sao Joao Del Rei
It Was About To Get Messy...It Was About To Get Messy...
It Was About To Get Messy...

David and Tracey teach the beer drinking frat boys about vodka shots. Hee hee
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Panetoni, Tracey and Dave

One of the five beer freezers at the frat house



2nd March 2009

Piranhas!
What an informative blog! The snorkelling in Bonito must have been out of this world, and Tracey you are either brave or mad to have gone swimming with the piranhas and caimen! It really sounds as if you have had the most amazing experiences in Brasil. I know I say it in practically every comment from me, but, Wow! Thanks once again for letting us share it all with you. Lots of love, Penny
5th March 2009

A long and good journey
Hi Tracey and Dave, your journey is amazing. I hope one day to do something like this. It was a pleasure know you in Bonito. You are a very cool couple. See you in the way.... Kisses, Paulo and Betania.

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