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Apr 11, 2009

Floripa, Brazil

Our last overnight bus had us travelling for 28 hours from Bonito to Floripa, a large island on the south coast of Brasil. We settled into a great hostel at Barra da Lagoa, which overlooked a long stretch of beach where locals & tourists spent their days soaking up the sun (they are sun worshippers), playing paddle ball, surfing (de eve…

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Apr 11, 2009

Floripa, Brazil

Our last overnight bus had us travelling for 28 hours from Bonito to Floripa, a large island on the south coast of Brasil. We settled into a great hostel at Barra da Lagoa, which overlooked a …

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Apr 11, 2009

Bonito, Brazil

From Foz do Iguaçu we headed 24 hours north to a small village in the Pantanal region. It was in Bonito that we went snorkelling in the Rio da Prata, with crystal clear water enabling us to s…

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Apr 6, 2009

Iguazu, Argentina

After saying goodbye to beautiful Buenos Aires we jumped on our last Argentineon bus journey and headed to Iguazu Falls in the north of Argentina. The bus trip was one of the finest with Cham…

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Mar 24, 2009

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

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Mar 24, 2009

Ilha Grande, Brazil

Ilha Grande - Brazil

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Nic Stapo Welcome Home Gorgeous Girls! WOW, Brazil looked superb, like the rest of the trip really. Sydney will just seem so boring compared but we are so glad to have you back safe and well. Can't wait to see you tomorrow De! Love The Stapos

Mar 25, 2009 on the message board

sammi Yeah yeah... another mountain with the best view in the world... give it a rest will ya. You're obviously bored ...and should return pronto! Cant wait to see you back in Ozland - got a special bottle of Alicante Bouche waiting!!! Sammi x

Feb 25, 2009 on the message board

Gloria Hi Nic & De, You must be so fit & healthy now with all that hiking & climbing. Argentina seems to be one of your favourite places so far, such beautiful scenery. We hope that you have a great time in Brazil. The year has passed very quickly and we will be glad to see you back safely home. Love from Glo & Ro

Feb 5, 2009 on the message board

Nic Stapo Hey Nic and De Amazing stuff!!!! The mountains, lakes, glaciers, flowers, blue skies and doggies look simply awesome and you both look so fit, healthy, happy and gorgeous. Can't wiat to see you both, not long to go now. ALso noticed a few hot bods covered in foam, perhaps those details can come direct to my email........................

Feb 4, 2009 on the message board

Jacqui Rooney Hi Guys! Are you ever coming back?? It's very un-Australian as I'm in the office on January 26th. (Yeah, do you miss this?) But seriously, what are your plans? Haven't you almost been gone a year?? I love your photos and am jealous of your travels (but not of the tuna+mash). Continue to take care and have fun. I look forward to a welcome back party??? Jacqui

Jan 26, 2009 on the message board

Kym Barry Shelby and Amy Looks great but way too much exercise for me. Where are the 5 star hotels?

Jan 6, 2009 on the message board

Karen Ian Emma and Beth Happy 2009. May It be as wonderful for you as 2008!! Lots of love Karen Ian Emma and Beth

Dec 31, 2008 on the message board

Auntie Jenny Hi Nic, your trip looks fantastic. How lucky are you! We had a lovely Christmas with the family. so good to catch up with everyone. We are off on our own adventure in March. We will be going for nearly seven months and plan to buy a motorhome over there to get around. No sure of our itinerary, we hope to just see where the road takes us. May catch up with you next Christmas, till then stay safe and have a lovely time Much love

Dec 30, 2008 on the message board

Karen Ian Emma and Beth Merry Christmas!!!! Have a wonderful Christmas! Love Karen Ian Emma & Beth

Dec 26, 2008 on the message board

Beth Hi Aunty dea what are you up to? Miss you lots lots of huggs and kisses love your favourite niece Beth XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX

Dec 14, 2008 on the message board

megsy hola chickas, hope you had a great birfday De..... looks like fun out in the salt pans - the giant snickers picture is awesome! seems like you went all a bit astral out there!!! surely you must be getting close to the vineyards by now!?? megsy

Nov 14, 2008 on the message board

Beth Dear Aunty De, Have a great Birthday, Can you hear me playing Happy Birthday for you on my violin? haha I hope you find some really great food today to eat!!! We miss you!!! Lots of love and kisses from your favourite niece Elizabeth XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Nov 11, 2008 on the message board

Lisa Hey Nic, was just having a look at your site and looks like you are having an amazing trip. love the 'salar de uyuni' pics of the giant vegimite, snickers etc they are really well done. Did you happen to stay in Loki hostel when you were in Cusco [a guy i worked with is one of the owners]. All good with me. was in vietnam on hols again this year -- it was awesome went from south to north this time. Enjoy the rest of your trip!!! Lis

Nov 11, 2008 on the message board

Samuel and Zara Happy 26th Birthday Auntie De We miss you and will sing your song tonight. Eat lots of cake. Mum can't wait to take you out for dinner when you get back xxx

Nov 11, 2008 on the message board

Emma HAPPY BIRTHDAY Happy Birthday To You,Happy Birthday To You,Happy Birthay dear Aunty De Happy Brthday To You! Aunty De,i hope you are having the bestest time ever every thing that ou are doing that looks like so much fun! Love Emma

Nov 10, 2008 on the message board

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