After traveling 12 hours overnight and getting into Manaus at 5am, we got into a small passenger van and drove two hours to the Maroaga Cave, in the Amazon Rainforest. We were all fairly exhausted but that also made it fun. We had all started interacting with each other heavily in the last 12...
What I love so much about travel, is just how much can go wrong, but when it goes right, it is absolute bliss. In the video above, it shows several different pieces of the trip that were so special, and really encapsulate a relaxing time. From the Amazon Rainforest, where we hiked through inches...
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...
The boat ride was interesting to say the least. Right after we checked out of the hotel we went directly to the boat. I’ve always enjoyed riding in boats. When I was younger my great Uncle would drive me and my cousins on the lake near his house. So riding on the boat while...
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,...
One of my favorite art pieces I saw at Parque Das Aves was the frog fountain. Even though it was a simple fountain sculpture, the water shooting from its mouth was appealing. Also, the green trees were a fitting background for the frog. One of my favorite birds I saw was the yellow-crowned parakeet....
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,...