The Trip Itinerary - March 22, 2011 - April 3, 2011

March 22, 2011 - Tayson dropped us off at SFO

March 23, 2011 - Arrive in Rio, transfer to Hotel Arena, walk along Copacabana beach

March 23, 2011 - evening - performance by Soraya Ravenle

March 24, 2011 - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Dinner at Aprazivel

March 25, 2011 - Spent the day with the Manczyks

March 26, 2011 - Rio to Iguazú, transfer to Hotel das Cataratas

March 27, 2011 - Early morning walk on the Brazilian side, The Bird Park, Helicopter over the Falls, Exploring the Argentine side of the Falls trip

March 28, 2011 - Iguazú to the Cuiaba; Drive to Pantanal; Jaguar Eco Lodge

March 29, 2011 - Drive to Porto Jofre, stuck in mud several times, boat trip

March 30, 2011 - The Pantanal; transfer from Jaguar Eco Lodge to Araras Eco Lodge - afternoon boat ride on New River, Night drive

March 31, 2011 - The Pantanal - Araras Eco Lodge Early morning walk to 25 meter tower to look for monkeys

April 1, 2011 - The Pantanal - Araras Eco Lodge Horseback ride through the swamp, night ride

April 2, 2011 - Iguazú to the Pantanal; transfer from Araras Eco Lodge to Cuiaba

April 2, 2011 - Sao Paulo - AA flight to SFO via Dallas

April 3, 2011 - Arrive home, met by Yu-Jin and Natie

Travel agency: Brazil Nuts

With much thanks to Wendy's wonderful Brazilian relatives, to our excellent guides, and to our fellow travelers who all combined to make this a spectacular trip.

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