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hollymathwriter
Sep 11, 20241 min read
Maned Wolf in the Cerrado
July 15, 2024 We had a 5 hour drive to Pousada Trijuncao. We checked in, had lunch and a little time to rest. Then we were off with...
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hollymathwriter
Sep 7, 20242 min read
Pantanal to Brasilia
July 14, 2024 We were able to fit in one last game drive before departing the Pantanal and flying to Brasilia-our gateway to the Cerrado....
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hollymathwriter
Sep 1, 20245 min read
Casa Caiman Day 3
July 13, 2024 This morning we did another game drive. It was just us and our guide, Luisa. Not as much luck this time, but we did go to...
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hollymathwriter
Aug 23, 20247 min read
Oncafari at Casa Caiman
July 12, 2024 We went out with Oncafari today for both the morning and evening. Oncafari is a Brazilian organization committed to...
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hollymathwriter
Aug 17, 20244 min read
From Porto Jofre to Casa Caiman
July 11, 2024 We flew in a small plane from Porto Jofre to Casa Caiman around 10 in the morning. Before that we enjoyed a leisurely...
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hollymathwriter
Aug 12, 20245 min read
Porto Jofre Day 2
July 10, 2024 Mom – Ti and two cubs, male jaguar – Bagwa We focused on finding jaguar again today. On our way out, we enjoyed the...
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hollymathwriter
Aug 8, 20247 min read
Transpantaneira to Porto Jofre
July 9, 2024 Porto Jofre has the best sightings of jaguars! You are on a boat and they are on the banks of the river. They are absolutely...
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hollymathwriter
Aug 3, 20249 min read
Pousada Piuval Day 2
July 8, 2024 We began today with an early morning game drive. The highlight was a giant anteater carrying its baby on its back. Anteater...
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hollymathwriter
Jul 29, 20244 min read
Pousada Piuval - North Pantanal
Our guide, Fabi, picked us up from Hotel Deville. He would stay with us throughout our time in the North Pantanal, guiding us through our...
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hollymathwriter
Jul 24, 20241 min read
Cuiaba, Brazil
July 5 - 6, 2024 We arrived in Cuiaba in the evening on July 5 and got a transfer to the Hotel Deville. It was a nice hotel and we spent...
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hollymathwriter
Jul 29, 20231 min read
Cruising Home
May 6 to May 11, 2023 We spent the last week of the cruise saying good-bye to the friends we made along the way. We scheduled final...
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hollymathwriter
Jul 22, 20231 min read
Irish Dinner At Sea
May 2 to 3, 2023 There were two days at sea before we reached our last destination before crossing the Atlantic. On the first night, we...
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hollymathwriter
May 2, 20231 min read
April Fools Jellicle Dinner
04/01/2023 We had a special "Jellicle" Dinner for April Fool's Day. With the supply shortage, Chefs Stephen and Tiffany had to be very...
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hollymathwriter
Apr 26, 20232 min read
Crossing the Equator
March 22 to March 24 The cloud formations were interesting on 3/22 as dawn broke. We had a Moroccan-themed dinner that evening. It was...
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hollymathwriter
Apr 22, 20231 min read
Birthday on Board
March 19, 2023 Celebrating your birthday onboard is a lot of fun. I was completely surprised when I came to breakfast and found a special...
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hollymathwriter
Jan 6, 20232 min read
An Early History of Jamaica
Xaymaca and the Arawaks Jamaica has a rich history. It was first settled over 2,500 years ago by the Arawak (Tainos) people. They named...
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hollymathwriter
Jan 4, 20231 min read
Sea Day - Fort Lauderdale and the Everglades
Today was a sea day. On sea days, I will use the time to find out a little about the places that I’ve visited or am going to. Fort...
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