I thought these clips were all very interesting and informational. Audio is an area that I am very unfamiliar with, so hearing some guidance from experts was helpful. I like the point that Ira Glass made in Part 1 and 2 of her series on storytelling. He explains the importance of having an anecdote...
DS106: ★★★ Once upon a time there was a cat named Rex who wanted to express her love for the other cat in her home, Fido. Rex and Fido were best friends and they spent their days basking in the sun together. Their home in Iceland had a beautiful west-facing window that allowed them...
My favorite part of the trip was the bird park in Foz do Iguacu. While on the way to the falls, we stopped at a bird park. At first I didn’t expect much, I just thought it was a regular zoo-like place, but that was not the case. There was so much to see...
The skiff excursions during the Amazon River cruise were very insightful. Even on the first day. When we first got on the boat I thought it was just going to be a normal boat ride, but boy was I wrong. It was so much more than that! And the tour guide that we had...
Traveling through Brazil is a sensory delight, with the relaxing sounds of nature serenading you at every turn. From the melodic chirping of colorful birds to the soothing rush of cascading waterfalls, these sounds transport you to total relaxation. As you immerse yourself in the tranquil symphony of the outdoors, your senses awaken,...
A highlight in Iranduba was watching a dance show performed by the Indigenous people. Many indigenous tribes have their own style of dancing and music. However, many believe that all indigenous music is the same. The song heard is played by a flute-like instrument. Listening to the song and paying attention to the notes...
One part that I regretfully forgot to include in my afternoon on the Amazon blog post was the inclusion of someone getting their finger bit off by a piranha! Our guide had told us time and time again to be careful with the razor sharp teeth that the piranha has and to be careful...
For my first sound, I ended up compiling two of our experiences into one sound for a “Sounds from the trip” compilation. The first portion of the sound is from our time in Iguazu falls, an ambient sound from the sound of the water going over. The second portion is from the night safari,...
Iguacu Falls are one of the New 7 wonders of the world. When you see these astonishing falls, you won’t believe what you see. These falls are powerful, breathtaking, mind blowing and to say the least gorgeous. Words can’t describe the beauty of these falls, and no camera can capture what your eyes see....