Boa Viagem

I have been in Brazil for 7 weeks. Yes, Seven whole entire weeks.
This has gone by so fast I can't really believe its been that long.
And, other than my epic trip to Bahia and Rio for Carnaval I have been completely landlocked in the city. Yes, a great, 24 -hour a day fantastic city to be in but a landlocked city nonetheless. For someone who formerly was on a plane off somewhere 2 or 3 times a month and has always lived by the water, this is actually beginning to make me restless.

So, following my sudden sense of a deadline (ie leaving Brazil in a still yet-to-be determined, but seemingly now fast approaching date), I quickly got out my laptop and travel books and started a travel project plan (ie a colour coded, prioritized spreadsheet with multi sort functions) to effectively schedule all the Brazil and South/Central America destinations that I want to hit up before I head back to the northern hemisphere. My first pass had 21 destinations. (To put that in perspective, only approximately 19 weekends remain before my estimated return). So. It was time to get serious. So far, I have only been able to pare down the list to 17 (priority 1 + 2) trips.

Hmm. This is going to be tricky. But, you all know that I am focused and determined. Once I put my mind to something I do not give up and always believe that everything and anything I put my mind to IS POSSIBLE. Plus, anytime you apply a project plan, you are sure to hit your milestones, right???

So, adventures in Panama (the redux), Florianopolis (Brazil), Iguazu Falls, and Peru (Machu Picchu) have already been confirmed, plus many more in the works to be booked shortly. I'm sure this will be more great content for your reading pleasure as well. And PS, for all of you that are coming to visit, you will be on these trips with me.

And a quick PSA for all of you that are planning to visit but haven't yet booked your flights: Time is ticking! :)