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24 December - 8 January '11 : Southern Highlights


RIO DE JANIERO - ILHA GRANDE - IGUAZU FALLS - BUENOS AIRES

Hi Family & Friends

This year we're exploring a bit out of our European comfort zone. We're heading South and beyond the border to Argentina and Brazil to celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year in true South American style. And.. with the greatest of pleasure, a few good friends alongside. A first for both-- this is going to be a trip to remember. Stay tuned for more!

25 - 26 December : Rio de Janiero

What better way to kick off South America than to immerse ourselves in Rio? We plan to arrive Christmas Day just in time to catch fireworks and the Floating Christmas Tree on Copacabana Beach.
Accomo: Augusto's Copacabana Hotel


26 - 28 December : Ilha Grande
Our friends P,L,R & T arrives! En route to Ilha Grande is no easy task-- 2 hours bus ride + 30 mins boat ride-- but set to be the most pictureque and relaxing leg of our trip. Secluded bungalows, pristine beaches, private charter schooner (boat), booze cruise, kayaking and snorkeling!
Accomo: Che Lagarto Hostel


28 December - 1 January : Rio de Janiero
Taking a jeep tour through Tijuca Forest up Corcovado to see-- one of the new 7- Wonders of the World-- Christ the Redeemer. And of course, celebrating with millions-- ringing in the New Year at the All White Copacabana Beach Party!
Accomo: Acapulco Copacabana Hotel


2 - 5 January : Foz Do Iguacu
Crossing the border between Argentina and Brazil en route to undoubtedly the most beautiful of all Falls-- Iguassu Falls. While here, we'll hike the trails and take a boat/ helicopter tour to see the fall from all angles for what we anticipate to be a sight to been seen and an experience like no other.
Accomo: Marcopolo Inn


5 - 8 January : Buenos Aires
Last leg of our 2- week vacation is in the heart of Argentina-- Buenos Aires-- where most revered as the Paris of the West. We'll zigzag through La Recoleta Cemetery's ostentatious tombs to pay tribute to the most famous of them all-- Evita. Ending our South America adventure with.. Tango lessons?
Accomo: Rendez Vous Hotel


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Airfare \\ American Airlines, US Airways and Continental.

Vaccination \\ Malaria and Yellow Fever.

Visa \\ Required for Brazil.

Web \\ We're using TripIt to map out our day-to-day itinerary.

Books & Language \\ Rosetta Stone- Portuguese.

Gear \\ Nikon D90 - 18-200mm lens + 50mm f/1.8D AF. Canon PowerShot S90. Fujifilm Quick Snap Waterproof 35mm Disposable.

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