Sep 18, 2009 - Piranhas, Kaimane und eine Anaconda

Nach 4 Tagen im Dschungel im Pantanal in Brasilien, sind wir nun wieder heil in der Zivilisation angekommen :) Nach einer anstrengenden Busfahrt von Iguazu nach Campo Grande, haben wir dort eine Dschungel-Tour gebucht und sind nach einer wiederum mehrstuendigen und sehr holprigen Jeep-Fahrt im Camp angekommen. ... Alles war sehr einfach gehalten, wir haben in Haengematten geschlafen, was sich um einiges bequemer herausstellte, als wir urspruenglich dachten.Nach 4 Tagen im Dschungel im Pantanal in Brasilien, sind wir nun wieder heil in der Zivilisation angekommen :) Nach einer anstrengenden Busfahrt von Iguazu nach Campo Grande, haben wir dort eine Dschungel-Tour gebucht und sind nach einer wiederum mehrstuendigen und sehr holprigen Jeep-Fahrt im Camp angekommen. ... Alles war sehr einfach gehalten, wir haben in Haengematten geschlafen, was sich um einiges bequemer herausstellte, als wir urspruenglich dachten....

Sep 18, 2009 - Pantanal

Morgen Abend fahren wir ueber Nacht in die sprichwoertliche brasilianische "Pampa", ich denke da gibt es dann mal ein paar Tage kein Internet also nicht beunruhigt sein.Morgen Abend fahren wir ueber Nacht in die sprichwoertliche brasilianische "Pampa", ich denke da gibt es dann mal ein paar Tage kein Internet also nicht beunruhigt sein....

Nov 9, 2008 - The Pantanal

The Pantanal is an area of swamp, marsh and jungle in the south-west of Brazil. We took an overnight bus from Foz do Iguacu to the city of Campo Grande, from where it was another several hours by minibus and 4-wheel-drive truck to arrive at the tourist lodge where we would spend the next few days. ... Despite the remote location it was a well-equipped place.The Pantanal is an area of swamp, marsh and jungle in the south-west of Brazil. We took an overnight bus from Foz do Iguacu to the city of Campo Grande, from where it was another several hours by minibus and 4-wheel-drive truck to arrive at the tourist lodge where we would spend the next few days. ... Despite the remote location it was a well-equipped place....

Mar 21, 2007 - Wet!

Okay, so we went to one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, Cataratas do Iguacu or Iguace Falls.Okay, so we went to one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, Cataratas do Iguacu or Iguace Falls....

Mar 23, 2006 - Vers le Pantanal

Désolés pour le manque de nouvelles ces temps-ci. Tout va bien,nous venons de trasverser le brésil, et nous trouvons donc actuellement à Campo grande. ... Dans le bus nous avons recontré pas mal de gens: irlandais, norvégien, indienne(!), et anglais, et nous venons de décider de partir avec eux pour 3 jours dans le Pantanal:au programme: caimans, anacondas, piranas.Désolés pour le manque de nouvelles ces temps-ci. Tout va bien,nous venons de trasverser le brésil, et nous trouvons donc actuellement à Campo grande. ... Dans le bus nous avons recontré pas mal de gens: irlandais, norvégien, indienne(!), et anglais, et nous venons de décider de partir avec eux pour 3 jours dans le Pantanal:au programme: caimans, anacondas, piranas....

Jan 20, 2006 - BRASIL!!! Campo Grande and the Pantanal

Note: The map function on my website does not reflect the route I took from Asuncion to Campo Grande. ... After all, I didn~t come to Campo Grande to get lost, ride moto taxis, and eat dog meat. ... I came to pull down my Crocodile Dundie hat, soak myself in toxic mosquito repellent, and see some darn wildlife.Note: The map function on my website does not reflect the route I took from Asuncion to Campo Grande. ... After all, I didn~t come to Campo Grande to get lost, ride moto taxis, and eat dog meat. ... I came to pull down my Crocodile Dundie hat, soak myself in toxic mosquito repellent, and see some darn wildlife....

Aug 8, 2005 - Its been a while, and I''ve done a lot

HI everyone, Since I last wrote to you all Ive been on quite an adventure.HI everyone, Since I last wrote to you all Ive been on quite an adventure....

Jul 20, 2005 - Campo Grande - Entry point for the Pantanal

We took an overnight bus from Foz de Iguacu and expected to have a 12 hour journey into Campo Grande (an entry point city for the Pantanal). ... We arrived in Campo Grande, which is quite a large city of 700,000 people on the southwestern side of Brazil. ... With the day to kill in Campo Grande, we wandered around the city, checked out the local market (still no peanut butter for sale), and enjoyed a fish dinner with caipirinhas (the Brazilian drink). ...

Jul 10, 2005 - Brief stop in Campo Grande

Our short bus change over in Campo Grande was far longer than anticipated. ... From the Pantanal we took a bus stright to C.Our short bus change over in Campo Grande was far longer than anticipated. ... From the Pantanal we took a bus stright to C....

Jul 1, 2005 - Campo Grande

Just a quick stop back in Campo Grande to get laundry done and catch up on things before heading on to Curitiba. ... After eating healthy food in the Pantanal for the last 4 days we went out with Nick and George to an 'All you can eat' pizza restaurant which was very cool.Just a quick stop back in Campo Grande to get laundry done and catch up on things before heading on to Curitiba. ... After eating healthy food in the Pantanal for the last 4 days we went out with Nick and George to an 'All you can eat' pizza restaurant which was very cool....

Feb 18, 2005 - Everything we've done since 9th Feb....is as few words as possible!!

Hola amigos, Righty, here goes. We stayed on a ranch in Campo Grande. ... We arrived to see a mini possum and a giant anteater being released into the wild - cool! Went on a day safari and a night safari to see the animals - lots of birds, but also saw caymen, anteaters, Capibara and some more! Also tried some yummy wild fruits! On the night safari we had to wear science goggles to protect our eyes from the thousands of bugs in the air while we were driving! Nice! Weds 16th Feb: Went horse riding in the morning, across the wildlands and through some mushy muddy and wet bits! Claire's horse accidently touched an electric fence and went crazy.Hola amigos, Righty, here goes. We stayed on a ranch in Campo Grande. ... We arrived to see a mini possum and a giant anteater being released into the wild - cool! Went on a day safari and a night safari to see the animals - lots of birds, but also saw caymen, anteaters, Capibara and some more! Also tried some yummy wild fruits! On the night safari we had to wear science goggles to protect our eyes from the thousands of bugs in the air while we were driving! Nice! Weds 16th Feb: Went horse riding in the morning, across the wildlands and through some mushy muddy and wet bits! Claire's horse accidently touched an electric fence and went crazy....

Jul 3, 2004 - Campo Grande & The Pantanal

Check List: - Standing waist deep in a piranha infested river? Check.Check List: - Standing waist deep in a piranha infested river? Check....