Aug 25, 2008 - Curitiba

Our next stop was a bit of a pit stop to break up the 28hr bus journey to Iguazu falls. We stopped off in the Southern city of Curitiba for a much famed scenic rail journey from the mountains to the coast. ... This was after much discussion – with the man who I might remind you loves a good view but will in future be known as Terry – because he thought it was too much money.Our next stop was a bit of a pit stop to break up the 28hr bus journey to Iguazu falls. We stopped off in the Southern city of Curitiba for a much famed scenic rail journey from the mountains to the coast. ... This was after much discussion – with the man who I might remind you loves a good view but will in future be known as Terry – because he thought it was too much money....

Aug 18, 2008 - Photograph Update

Greetings! Last time we updated you, we were in Sao Paulo. The next day, we took a 6 hour bus journey to Curitiba - one of the most prosperous and organised cities in Brazil, and have been passing the time eating, drinking and soaking up the sun. ... We are really tucking into the food here, which consists of 90% meat and rice.Greetings! Last time we updated you, we were in Sao Paulo. The next day, we took a 6 hour bus journey to Curitiba - one of the most prosperous and organised cities in Brazil, and have been passing the time eating, drinking and soaking up the sun. ... We are really tucking into the food here, which consists of 90% meat and rice....

Jan 28, 2008 - BRAZIL - Curitiba

Curitiba is quite an industrial city, but we stayed outside the city in an Eco-lodge. ... All very nice.Curitiba is quite an industrial city, but we stayed outside the city in an Eco-lodge. ... All very nice....

Dec 15, 2007 - Curitiba again

Porto Alegre will be the furthest south in Brasil that we will go. This trip was back to Curitiba to meet with; here we go again; Vicki's sister's husbands'sister and her husband and the wife of another brother of Vicki's sisters husband. ... On our previous stay in Curitiba we had a room where a cat could be swung at The Condor Hotel. ... Having a room at The Hotel New Lisbon in which no kitten could be swung was a cheaper option.Porto Alegre will be the furthest south in Brasil that we will go. This trip was back to Curitiba to meet with; here we go again; Vicki's sister's husbands'sister and her husband and the wife of another brother of Vicki's sisters husband. ... On our previous stay in Curitiba we had a room where a cat could be swung at The Condor Hotel. ... Having a room at The Hotel New Lisbon in which no kitten could be swung was a cheaper option....

Nov 29, 2007 - Curitiba. Brasil.

I am finding writing this 'blog'a harder task than I expected. From Buenos Aires to Foz do Iguasu to Curitiba and tommorrow we leave for Florianopolis has been our travel to date. ... Today we took the train from Curitiba to the coast and back to Curitiba. ... Very worthwhile since it was built in the late 1800's and winds its way through thick forest with the most incredible tropical plants brushing the windows.I am finding writing this 'blog'a harder task than I expected. From Buenos Aires to Foz do Iguasu to Curitiba and tommorrow we leave for Florianopolis has been our travel to date. ... Today we took the train from Curitiba to the coast and back to Curitiba. ... Very worthwhile since it was built in the late 1800's and winds its way through thick forest with the most incredible tropical plants brushing the windows....

Oct 24, 2007 - island-off-island

we've spent the last several days on ilha do mel, honey island, which i heard about from the university folks in BH as having some interesting features relating to housing and community. we are now back in curitiba which lies on a high plain above the mountains we could see from the island, the ones that caused all the rain most likely. ... we're staying with another couch surfing person tonight and then trying to get ahold of community curitiba. ... which is a possibly rather nutsy religious group which is nonetheless doing interesting things with housing which i am going to go learn about first hand.we've spent the last several days on ilha do mel, honey island, which i heard about from the university folks in BH as having some interesting features relating to housing and community. we are now back in curitiba which lies on a high plain above the mountains we could see from the island, the ones that caused all the rain most likely. ... we're staying with another couch surfing person tonight and then trying to get ahold of community curitiba. ... which is a possibly rather nutsy religious group which is nonetheless doing interesting things with housing which i am going to go learn about first hand....

Oct 4, 2007 - Curitiba and the Serra Verde Express!

The bus journey to Curitiba was long. ... We took a bus during the day to Sao Paulo and then waited for the overnight bus to Curitiba. ... almost 24 hrs after we left Paraty, we arrived in Curitiba. ... Curitiba itself is known for its architecture, multiple parks in the the city centre and historical centre - but the main reason most travellers visit is to take the Serra Verde Express train - known as the best train journey in Brazil, one of the best in South America and also called 'train journey through the clouds'. ...

Jul 24, 2007 - Day 27 -- Curitiba

Day 27 -- Tuesday, July 24 -- Curitiba Today is my last full day in Brazil. ... Despite these problems, I really liked Curitiba. ... If I had to live in Brazil, I think I'd like to live in Curitiba. ...

Jul 23, 2007 - Day 26 -- Morrettes, Brazil

The bus pulled into the station in Curitiba right on schedule at 7am. ... As soon as I arrived in Curitiba, I bought a ticket for the 9:15 "Serra Verde Express" Tourist train to Morretes (www. ... After visiting Morretes, I returned to Curitiba by bus. ... For example, when I reached Curitiba, I needed to buy a bus ticket to Sao Paulo for tomorrow. ...

Apr 6, 2007 - Curitiba

Arrived in Curitiba at about 10pm after being on the bus for 10 hours, We were so tired cause there was an accident on the road here and we ended up being 3 hours delayed. ... Then we went to our hotel which was absolutely gorgeous and went straight to bed.Arrived in Curitiba at about 10pm after being on the bus for 10 hours, We were so tired cause there was an accident on the road here and we ended up being 3 hours delayed. ... Then we went to our hotel which was absolutely gorgeous and went straight to bed....

Mar 13, 2007 - Luiz's story

Today was a travel day from Parati to Curitiba via Rio. ... After an early breakfast we were met by our driver who greeted us in English.Today was a travel day from Parati to Curitiba via Rio. ... After an early breakfast we were met by our driver who greeted us in English....

Aug 6, 2006 - Curitiba

Esta es una ciudad que mas parece europea que brasilera, tanto fisicamente como etnicamente.Esta es una ciudad que mas parece europea que brasilera, tanto fisicamente como etnicamente....