So far the expedition to Pantanal has been a rush of a different culture. So far we have participated many different activities ranging from dancing until midnight to holding alligators. Today the Americans, consisting of Tom, Emily, Colin, Reta, and Hannes, went on a hike along the side of the Rio Cuiba, where we fed monkeys bananas and enjoyed walking through the vegetation on the preserve (Tim and Morgan had already gone the day before). During our boat ride in the dark last night, we saw nocturnal birds, fireflies, and the red glow of many alligator eyes. The sky was "majestic" according to almost everyone who had the fortune to star gaze in the boat. We could see the entire Milky Way as we drifted down the river in silence.
Currently all 7 of us Americans are enjoying sitting by the pool tanning in the Brazilian sun, of course the girls are enjoying the pool time more than the boys who have been spending time playing fútbol with other SESC students. We are all having a great time with the students, for they have welcomed us into their lives very warmly and have immersed us in their culture.
It's time for lunch! TCHAU!
-Emily and Reta
Cutthroats South
Jun 12, 2010 9:43 PM
I would like to thank you both for forgetting about me