Maned Wolf in the Cerrado
July 15, 2024 We had a 5 hour drive to Pousada Trijuncao. We checked in, had lunch and a little time to rest. Then we were off with...
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Sep 72 min read
Pantanal to Brasilia
July 14, 2024 We were able to fit in one last game drive before departing the Pantanal and flying to Brasilia-our gateway to the Cerrado....
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Sep 15 min read
Casa Caiman Day 3
July 13, 2024 This morning we did another game drive. It was just us and our guide, Luisa. Not as much luck this time, but we did go to...
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hollymathwriter
Aug 237 min read
Oncafari at Casa Caiman
July 12, 2024 We went out with Oncafari today for both the morning and evening. Oncafari is a Brazilian organization committed to...
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Aug 174 min read
From Porto Jofre to Casa Caiman
July 11, 2024 We flew in a small plane from Porto Jofre to Casa Caiman around 10 in the morning. Before that we enjoyed a leisurely...
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hollymathwriter
Aug 125 min read
Porto Jofre Day 2
July 10, 2024 Mom – Ti and two cubs, male jaguar – Bagwa We focused on finding jaguar again today. On our way out, we enjoyed the...
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hollymathwriter
Aug 87 min read
Transpantaneira to Porto Jofre
July 9, 2024 Porto Jofre has the best sightings of jaguars! You are on a boat and they are on the banks of the river. They are absolutely...
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hollymathwriter
Aug 39 min read
Pousada Piuval Day 2
July 8, 2024 We began today with an early morning game drive. The highlight was a giant anteater carrying its baby on its back. Anteater...
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hollymathwriter
Jul 294 min read
Pousada Piuval - North Pantanal
Our guide, Fabi, picked us up from Hotel Deville. He would stay with us throughout our time in the North Pantanal, guiding us through our...
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hollymathwriter
Jul 241 min read
Cuiaba, Brazil
July 5 - 6, 2024 We arrived in Cuiaba in the evening on July 5 and got a transfer to the Hotel Deville. It was a nice hotel and we spent...
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Aug 1, 20231 min read
Back in the United States - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
May 12, 2023 We sailed back into Fort Lauderdale early in the morning. We awaited our turn to disembark, went through customs and boarded...
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hollymathwriter
Jul 29, 20231 min read
Cruising Home
May 6 to May 11, 2023 We spent the last week of the cruise saying good-bye to the friends we made along the way. We scheduled final...
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Jul 26, 20231 min read
Praia da Vitoria, Azores, Portugal
May 5, 2023 We explored our final port without an excursion. We met up with our friends Sumi, Craig, Kelly and Polly after getting off...
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Jul 24, 20231 min read
Ponta Delgado, Azores Islands, Portugal
May 4, 2023 At Ponta Delgado, we set off on our final Cruise Specialist excursion to the Furnas Village hot springs. We boarded the bus...
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Jul 22, 20231 min read
Irish Dinner At Sea
May 2 to 3, 2023 There were two days at sea before we reached our last destination before crossing the Atlantic. On the first night, we...
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Jul 21, 20231 min read
Cobh - Cork Countryside and Kinsale
May 1, 2023 We enjoyed the peaceful drive through the beautiful Cork countryside. We stopped at Charles Fort which was built in the 17th...
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Jul 19, 20231 min read
Dublin, Ireland
April 30, 2023 "Captain William Congreve with his Son William" was Brent's favorite picture at the National Gallery in Dublin, the...
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Jul 17, 20231 min read
Oban, Scotland
April 29, 2023 We tendered into Oban. It is a small, picturesque fishing community. It is known as the "Gateway to the Islands" and is...
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Jul 15, 20232 min read
Isle of Skye and the West Highlands, Scotland
April 28, 2023 I was still under the weather when we arrived at the Isle of Skye, our first port in Scotland. I was sorry to miss the...
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Jul 13, 20231 min read
Bergen, Norway
April 25, 2023 Bergen was our last stop in Norway. I stayed on board as I had a sore throat and wanted to rest up for the Norwegian...
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