We arrived early this morning for our second World Wonder, Christ the Redeemer. We are just in awe and very blessed to be able to see these world wonders in our trek around the world. Our bus and tour guide took us up the mountain about 7 miles (11 km) from the Coco cabana beach … More Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Recife, Brazil, pronounced “ruh-see-fee”. The name itself actually means “reef”, although the nearby coral is struggling these days here in the state of Pernambuco, one of the oldest settled areas in the country. We met our guide, Sergio very early in the morning. It will be our first tour not utilizing one of the cruise … More Recife Brazil
On first glance our first stop in Fortaleza Brazil may not be much to look at since we dock in what is basically a commercial port and there is nothing to see within walking distance. We had to take a bus to the terminal. Just a short ride but no walking allowed around the commercial … More Fortaleza Brazil
The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth at an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole. Today we crossed that imaginary line. Historically, being a rookie sailor was one of the most degrading positions on a ship. Crossing the equator was a right of passage for the … More Merry Christmas at the equator crossing
Due to weather this port was canceled this morning. Chuck said it was my fault since I opened an umbrella indoors. I don’t think so. It is a tender port, meaning we have to take a life boat to shore as the water is too shallow at the port or they don’t have a dock … More Devils Island – Canceled
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