Month: September 2015
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Santiago de Chile – Day 1
After a very basic breakfast (no drinks to find, so I went for the sink) I was once again on the hunt for an ATM. What I hadn’t realized beforehand was that I had arrived just in time for the big holidays (Fiestas Patrias) celebrating the independence of Chile. As a result the city was…
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Santiago de Chile – Hostel
Because of the exorbitant price of 70 USD for two nights in a room with a double bed for myself I splurged and booked me a room that I didn’t have to share. It was aptly sized for my requirements and all the wood felt quite homely. The only downside was that Santiago can get…
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Foz de Iguaçu to Santiago de Chile
This took me a whole day again. This time I took a bus to the airport – not a taxi. The flight this time was with TAM through Rio de Janeiro. And this time they had a whole cart with drinks you could choose from without having to pay extra. Even some alcoholic ones. But…
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Las Cataratas del Iguazú (Argentinian side)
At the park entrance the guide gets us our tickets and we walk in as a group. First is a short walk through the lower circuit which leads us to the docks for the river boats. After putting our stuff into a watertight bag and being equipped with life vests we go onto the river.…
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Day trip to Argentina
This time I booked a tour to go to the waterfalls. I figured it would be easier and faster to get over the border and back that way and I wouldn’t have to exchange money for the entry fee. I prepurchased a boat trip into the waterfalls as well. More expensive yes. But hassle free…
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Parque das Aves
Right next to the visitors center of the national Park there is a birdpark where you can watch birds from around Brazil. Some are in big volieres you can walk in. Others are here as part of a breeding program. Or because they were mistreated by their previous owners. That way I got to see…
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Waterfalls in Iguaçu national park
The way to the visitor center was not to hard to find. Even though the best way is to go there by bus and there isn’t a timetable or anything else at the bus stops. I wasn’t even sure that I’m at the right stop. Once at the park I got my ticket and took…
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Flight from Brasília to Foz de Iguaçu
This time the flight was in daylight and I had a layover in Sao Paulo. It was another GOL flight. So not much in terms of entertainment or snacks. But even though I didn’t book an exit row seat I had enough space. When I arrived in Foz de Iguaçu I took a taxi to…
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Pontão do Lago Sul
One of the more scenic places in Brasília is a park at the artificial lake surrounding the city. The lake has actually an important role for the people working and living here as the area is actually a plateau in the desert. The moisture from the lake makes it easier for the people living there…
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The official Brasília
Today’s trip was to see the Niemeyer buildings at the area the ministries are located at. Among other things there is a museum telling the story about how Brasília was conceived as well as showcasing a miniature version of the city where you can actually see the airplane shape it is designed to have. Another…