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A little more exploring in Iguazu, Brazil! 🦜🌿Today we visited Parque das Aves (Bird Park), located near Iguazu Falls, an...
11/11/2026

A little more exploring in Iguazu, Brazil! 🦜🌿

Today we visited Parque das Aves (Bird Park), located near Iguazu Falls, and what a fun experience! This beautiful sanctuary is home to an incredible variety of tropical birds, including colorful toucans, macaws, parrots, flamingos, and so many others.

Walking through the lush Atlantic Rainforest surroundings and getting up close to these beautiful birds was such a treat. The animals are all close enough to make you stop and admire every detail of their amazing colors!

It’s more than just a place to see beautiful birds. Parque das Aves is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation of Atlantic Forest wildlife.

If you’re visiting the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls, put this one on your list. It’s definitely worth a stop!

Another day, another bazillion photos, another amazing experience in Brazil! 🇧🇷❤️

I have some catching up to do! ❤️ The last two days have been absolutely AMAZING!We spent one day exploring Iguazu Falls...
11/11/2026

I have some catching up to do! ❤️ The last two days have been absolutely AMAZING!

We spent one day exploring Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side and the next day experiencing it from the Argentine side. And WOW… what an incredible experience!

Yes, it is possible to take HUNDREDS of photos of Iguazu Falls (who knew?! 😂). But the truth is, every turn, every walkway, and every different perspective offers another breathtaking view. You just can’t help but keep taking pictures!

I’m trying my best to narrow it down and share some of my favorites rather than flooding everyone with hundreds of photos and videos. No promises, though! 😉 These photos are from the Argentine side of the falls.

Some places are simply too beautiful to capture in a picture, and Iguazu Falls is definitely one of them. What an unforgettable couple of days! 🌎💦❤️

I have some catching up to do! ❤️ The last two days have been absolutely AMAZING!We spent one day exploring Iguazu Falls...
11/11/2026

I have some catching up to do! ❤️ The last two days have been absolutely AMAZING!

We spent one day exploring Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side and the next day experiencing it from the Argentine side. And WOW… what an incredible experience!

Yes, it is possible to take HUNDREDS of photos of Iguazu Falls (who knew?! 😂). But the truth is, every turn, every walkway, and every different perspective offers another breathtaking view. You just can’t help but keep taking pictures!

I’m trying my best to narrow it down and share some of my favorites rather than flooding everyone with hundreds of photos and videos. No promises, though! 😉. This is the Brazilian side.

Some places are simply too beautiful to capture in a picture, and Iguazu Falls is definitely one of them. What an unforgettable couple of days! 🌎💦❤️

🌧️ A Rainy Day in the Imperial City of Petrópolis, Brazil! 🇧🇷 PHOTO DUMP 2Even the rain couldn’t dampen our spirits as w...
11/09/2026

🌧️ A Rainy Day in the Imperial City of Petrópolis, Brazil! 🇧🇷 PHOTO DUMP 2

Even the rain couldn’t dampen our spirits as we spent the day exploring the beautiful and historic city of Petrópolis!

Our journey began with a scenic drive through the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, winding our way up the Serra dos Órgãos along a breathtaking mountain road through the lush Atlantic Rainforest. At 2,660 feet above sea level, we arrived in Petrópolis, known as the Imperial City of Brazil.

Despite the rainy weather, we enjoyed discovering so much history and beauty! Some of our highlights included:

🏰 Touring the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II, now an incredible museum filled with fascinating pieces of Brazil’s imperial history.

⛪ Visiting the beautiful Cathedral of St. Peter of Alcântara, the final resting place of Emperor Pedro II and his wife.

💎 Seeing the stunning Crystal Palace, along with the beautiful mansions, historic architecture, and charming streets that make this city so special.

Petrópolis is full of history, elegance, and old-world charm. While sunshine would have been nice, sometimes rainy days make for their own special memories!

Another wonderful day of exploring Brazil and adding new experiences to our travel story! ❤️✈️ Ended the day at our favorite Rio de Janeiro restaurant, Joaquina

🌧️ A Rainy Day in the Imperial City of Petrópolis, Brazil! 🇧🇷 PHOTO DUMP 1Even the rain couldn’t dampen our spirits as w...
11/09/2026

🌧️ A Rainy Day in the Imperial City of Petrópolis, Brazil! 🇧🇷 PHOTO DUMP 1

Even the rain couldn’t dampen our spirits as we spent the day exploring the beautiful and historic city of Petrópolis!

Our journey began with a scenic drive through the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, winding our way up the Serra dos Órgãos along a breathtaking mountain road through the lush Atlantic Rainforest. At 2,660 feet above sea level, we arrived in Petrópolis, known as the Imperial City of Brazil.

Despite the rainy weather, we enjoyed discovering so much history and beauty! Some of our highlights included:

🏰 Touring the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II, now an incredible museum filled with fascinating pieces of Brazil’s imperial history.

⛪ Visiting the beautiful Cathedral of St. Peter of Alcântara, the final resting place of Emperor Pedro II and his wife.

💎 Seeing the stunning Crystal Palace, along with the beautiful mansions, historic architecture, and charming streets that make this city so special.

Petrópolis is full of history, elegance, and old-world charm. While sunshine would have been nice, sometimes rainy days make for their own special memories!

Another wonderful day of exploring Brazil and adding new experiences to our travel story! ❤️✈️

What a day in Rio de Janeiro! 🇧🇷🌴After a wonderful lunch on the beach with the best pizza, we rode the trams up to the t...
11/08/2026

What a day in Rio de Janeiro! 🇧🇷🌴

After a wonderful lunch on the beach with the best pizza, we rode the trams up to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, where we were treated to absolutely STUNNING views of this beautiful city. The scenery was breathtaking, and it’s easy to see why this is one of Rio’s most iconic attractions!

But Mother Nature had other plans! ⛈️ The weather suddenly began to change as a thunderstorm moved in, forcing the trams to shut down. Some of our group ended up stranded at the top of the mountain for a while until things could get sorted out!

A little unexpected adventure, a lot of excitement, and memories we’ll be talking about for years to come! Sometimes the best travel stories are the ones you never planned. ❤️. We ended the evening at an authentic Brazilian steakhouse watching the Alabama vs LSU game. Roll Tide 🐘❤️🐘

Rio, you certainly gave us a day to remember!

Not our typically Saturday morning activities. It doesn’t even feel like a football Saturday here in Rio de Janeiro. Vis...
11/07/2026

Not our typically Saturday morning activities. It doesn’t even feel like a football Saturday here in Rio de Janeiro. Visited Christ the Redeemer this morning and then pizza for lunch. Headed to Sugar Loaf this afternoon. The people here have been so nice. Rio is growing on us. So beautiful.

Tijuca Rainforest Photo Dump 2. Rio de Janeiro
11/06/2026

Tijuca Rainforest Photo Dump 2. Rio de Janeiro

Tijuca Rainforest Photo Dump 1. Rio de Janeiro.
11/06/2026

Tijuca Rainforest Photo Dump 1. Rio de Janeiro.

How many pictures can you take of a banana plant in the Tijuca Rainforest? Obviously more that one! Between the beautifu...
11/06/2026

How many pictures can you take of a banana plant in the Tijuca Rainforest? Obviously more that one! Between the beautiful pink bloom and the little baby bananas. So pretty.

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