I loved Brazil - it has an amazing energy that is still buzzing through me! Rio surprised me - we were able to walk to Copa Cabana from our hotel and although you needed to be street wise I felt much safer than I had expected both alone and with the group. My biggest surprise was going to a football match - I don't like football but the electric atmosphere in the Maracana Stadium is an experience I wouldn't have missed for the world! I travelled with Explore worldwide - our tour leader Marie Lou was excellent - her energy and enthusiasm for Brazil quickly captivated the whole group.
The Iguassu Falls has to be seen to be believed - don't miss the trip to Argentina you must see the falls from both sides and the boat trip into the Devils Throat is well worth doing - take a (disposable) waterproof camera to get those close up shots!
The Pantanal was overflowing with amazing wildlife- my favourite are the Jabiru Storks who were nesting when we were there in August - the lodge is very comfortable and there is time to swim and relax in hammocks in between excellent meals and wild life adventures. Manaus in the centre of the Amazon with its Opera House was fun don't miss the juice bar or wandering round it's colourful streets. The Amazon lodge was far more luxurious than I imagined, with good food and the best caipirinas! Finally Salvador – what an amazing, bustling, music filled place! Click on my Brazil photos (slide show to the right) for a taste of this wonderful adventure!
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