Surf, Samba and Shantytowns of Rio de Janeiro
Sun, sand, sea, “fio dentals” (dental floss, the local lingo for scanty bikinis)! From our first taxi-window glimpses as we roll along…
South America
Irene Butler Foz do Iguacu & Iguacu Falls – plus a Paraguay Day
The short flight from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu is a breeze! Settling into our hotel, I am raring to take…
Sao Paulo Brazil’s Bustling Beat
Our first Sao Paulo venture is along skyscraper-studded, Paulista. This financial/shopping district avenue has it all! A blitz of restaurants and cafes,…
Colombia – from Bustling Bogota to Colourful Cartagena
Bogota, Colombia – A sensational stimuli bombardment! From early morning until late in the evening, the “pedestrian only” Carrera 7 (7th Street)…
The Astounding Amazon Basin Ecuador
Our Cuyabeno Rain Forest Amazon Basin Adventure – Our excitement mounts seeing the landing strip of Lago Agrio, the first step to…
Lively Loja and Vilcabamba Village, Ecuador
Loja, Where Gringos Roost – South of Quito are three of the most popular places where ex-pats, mostly from the US and…
Gallivanting in the Galapagos
Our Galapagos Islands Adventure – On bended knee we pose behind one of Mother Nature’s wonders, both in humble recognition of a…
“Ame la Vida” (Love Life) in Quito Ecuador
Quito Ecuador – The morning dawns sunny and deliciously warm. After a fine breakfast at the Folklore Hotel, Rick and I walk…