Michael S. LibermanBrazil Day 1: DC to São Paolo
Thursday, November 21, 2019
From Newark Liberty International Airport … So you’re thinking a picture of an apple pie is probably an unusual visual to kick-off a trip to Brazil – but…
Brazil Day 2: Rio De Janeiro Arrival
Friday, November 22, 2019
From the rooftop bar of the JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro … We’re here, but today didn’t go quite according to plan. After a 30 minute delay…
Brazil Day 3: Rio de Janeiro
Saturday, November 23, 2019
From the Executive Lounge of the JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro … It’s an early start but we’re catching up after yesterday’s travel delay. We meet Marcio,…
Brazil Day 4: Rio de Janeiro to Penápolis
Sunday, November 24, 2019
From Maria Helena’s in Penápolis … It’s a transfer day. We’re leaving Rio de Janeiro and heading to Penápolis. We check out of our hotel at 7a and…
Brazil Day 5: Penápolis
Monday, November 25, 2019
From Maria Helena’s in Penápolis … The day starts with a traditional Brazilian breakfast – a French roll with requeijão cream cheese or butter and coffee. A pleasant…
Brazil Day 6: Exploring Penápolis
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
From the kiosk at Maria Helena’s in Penápolis … After a full day of activity yesterday, it’s a late start today. We begin with a trip to the…
Brazil Day 7: Penápolis
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
From the poolside kiosk at Maria Helena’s … Today we took it easy. Donna, John, and Juliana did a couple of shopping trips with John and Lori. I…
Brazil Day 8: Penápolis Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 28, 2019
From John and Lori’s in Penápolis … It’s Thanksgiving day! Donna and I begin the day with a Turkey Trot. There isn’t a 5k here and if there…
Brazil Day 9: Penápolis to São Paolo
Friday, November 29, 2019
From São Paolo … The day starts with breakfast at Maria Helena’s. Everyone is moving slowly after last night’s Thanksgiving feast. I’ve really enjoyed breakfast here. Coffee, a…
Brazil Day 10: São Paolo to DC
Saturday, November 30, 2019
From the São Paolo International Airport … It’s our last day in Brazil, but our flight is not until later tonight so we still have plenty of time…
Brazil Day 11: Back Home
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Back a home after a couple of days to unpack and catch up on sleep … Our Saturday night flight departed São Paolo on-time. And with a direct…
Brazil Gear and Workflow Overview
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Note: This post is way overdue. I usually write these post-trip gear and workflow reviews a couple of months after I get home. I’m writing this in May…
Israel Gear and Workflow Overview
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
It’s been two and a half years since my last international trip to Brazil. From global to personal, those two and a half years were filled with some…
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