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RECIFE, BRAZIL Today, we are anchored in Recife, known as the Venice of Brazil. It got that name due to the fact that the city is crisscrossed by rivers , canals and bridges. The canals date back to the time that the dutch occupied this area in the 1600’s. Today this city is one ofContinue reading “February 28, 2020”

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SALVADOR, BRAZIL We arrived in this colonial port city this morning. Salvador was founded in 1549 and at one time was the capital of Brazil. I didn’t know that this area ones was revered to as new holland when it was under dutch rule from 1630-1654. We, ourselfs and another couple we met on theContinue reading “February 26, 2020”

ILHEUS, BRAZIL This morning around 11 AM we pulled into the port of Ilheus. Ilheus looked like one of the smaller port city’s. After the ship was cleared we ventured of on foot towards the downtown area. We had our eyes set on the old church what was situated on top of the hill. AsContinue reading “February 25, 2020”

SEADAY Today another seaday. It feels more like a rest day after several port visits in a row. Seaday’s also give’s me a chance of catching up with the blog, as it is hard to get the writing done on port days. I am still having isues uploading pictures to the blogs. I also haven’tContinue reading “February 24, 2020”

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL After a night of Carnaval, we finally got up around 9:30 this morning. By the time we got upstairs, the breakfast was all done. We had to do with just coffee and wait for lunch what is available close to noon. After a light lunch we stepped off the ship andContinue reading “February 23, 2020”

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Bom Dia. It was spectacular to sail in to Rio at daybreak. Seeing all the famous landmarks on our side of the ship, like Sugerloaf mountain, Christ the redeemer statue and Copacabana beach. After a while we got to the cruise port area and docked there. The weather was overcast withContinue reading “February 22, 2020”

BUZIOS, BRAZIL This morning we pulled in Armacao dos Buzios. (Buzios) This is a tender port. The seas were very calm, a great day to go on shore with the tender boats. We had no excursions booked in this town, as most of it is right off the pier. We ventured of on foot alongContinue reading “February 21, 2020”

ISLA ILHABELA, BRAZIL This morning we sailed up to this beautiful island. Lush green mountain sides with white sandy beaches. Large houses were dotting the hillside and lining the beach. It looked very impressive. After breakfast we took the small tender boat to the pier. There was a small city at the pier with stores,Continue reading “February 20, 2020”

SANTOS, BRAZIL Early this morning we sailed into Santos. The sky line is covered with highrises fronted by beautiful sandy beaches. We continued towards the port area, enormous rows of cranes for unloading goods and containers. This port supplies the City of Sao Paulo about 2hr drive inland. We finally docked at the passengers terminal.Continue reading “February 19, 2020”