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There are some falls in the southern region of Oaxaca commonly known as the “frozen falls”. These are the Hierve el Agua (Spanish for “the water boils”), a reference to the mineral springs that bubble up at the top and flow down the cliff. These are petrified falls, composed of mineral depositions, primarily calcium carbonate,…
Family time has finally begun in Oaxaca, Mexico! We’ve been eagerly counting down the days until my son Kyle and his girlfriend Sunny could join us. As a mother, there’s nothing quite as heartwarming as cherishing quality time with her son. I’ve been looking forward to this ever since Kyle mentioned their interest in sharing…
In Bogota, Colombia, we found a moment to pause and reflect on our nomadic journey. Our time here was intended to be a transitional phase between our exhilarating yet slightly draining Pantanal adventure and our upcoming family visits to Mexico, (Hurray!). The blueprint was straightforward: a five-day hiatus for rest, regrouping, blog updates, and simply…
Here it is—the adventure we’ve been planning for months. We’ve finally arrived at the Pantanal in Brazil, a place where wild jaguars and other exotic animals roam freely. Sure, the mosquitoes were relentless, and the heat was stifling, but the payoff? The Jaguars! Let’s backtrack a little and share the journey that led us here….
We were excited to visit the “famous” Rio de Janeiro. Thoughts of the wild parties, the larger-than-life “Bonecos” (giant paper-mâché puppets), and all the other festivities of Carnaval filled our minds. Fortunately, Rio isn’t like that all the time. We found the city to be very pleasant, especially in the winter. The days were usually in the mid-70s, the beaches were not overly crowded, and the people were very nice.
Today we prepared for a journey to the awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls, which required us to travel through three countries. Our adventure began in Paraguay, where we were staying, then took us through a Brazilian National Park, and finally to Argentina at a National Park. We returned back through Brazil to “home” in Paraguay. Navigating these…
Itaipu Dam We had heard about this great dam in Paraguay that supported the whole country of Paraguay’s electrical needs, and also quite a chunk of Brazil. This info was enough to get the attention of Rick, who, as an engineer, wanted to go see it. We were already in Ciudad del Este to take…
We recently embarked on an exciting 5-day safari adventure into the Paraguayan Chaco, a region we knew very little about. Here’s what we discovered during our excursion: The term “Chaco” originates from the Quechua language spoken by indigenous Quechua people. It is believed to derive from the Quechuan word “chaku,” meaning “hunting land” or “hunting…
It just happened that we were in Paraguay during their Independence Day celebration. We were awakened by the resounding sound of seven cannon shots. Surprised, we quickly got out of bed and stepped out onto the deck, only to discover several naval ships anchored in the bay. Okay, this is new. Today would be the…
We decided to visit Uruguay since it was only a short ferry ride from Buenos Aires over the Rio de la Plata. Having heard about Colonia del Sacramento, we were delighted to be able to visit there. We were blessed to find a cute Airbnb that was within walking distance of the old town district….
