Pantanal and Porto Alegre

Our South American travelers are sure taking in the sites. They spent a few days in the world's largest area of wetlands called the Pantanal. From the email communication it sounded like the travel to and from the Pantanal was a test of patience. According to Dad it was a 2 hr bus ride, then a 2 hr plane ride, then a 4 hr van ride and the last 40km was on dirt roads into the jungle. Sounds like fun. If you're a shock absorber!

I'm really proud that they participated in some outdoor adventure while in the wetlands. They went horseback riding, canoing, hiking and birdwatching. Not all in one day but for a couple of old farts that's some pretty good activity. This is where I need an Aleve or Advil advertisement...


There is no rest for the travelers as they move to their next adventure in Porto Alegre. This is the last big adventure on their month and half long trip. They are in Porto Alegre for 10 days and then it's back to real life in the states. Before that reality though, they get to enjoy one of the largest cities in Brazil. It's a port town that has important political and cultural implications for southern Brazil. Unless they find a hotel with an internet cafe, I don't think we'll be hearing from our travelers anytime soon. I wish them a safe journey and happy endings.