March 31, 2025

MANAUS, BRAZIL

Sunday March 16, 2025 ten of us flew from Recife to Fortaleza then onto Manaus, Brazil. It took roughly 6 hours with layover time. In Manaus it turned out that we had all booked the same hotel - so our van driver, who was part of the services  of 8 of ours tour, took us all to the St Paul Hotel. Above was in Lobby at checkin - then we all met shortly after to walk and get dinner and see their famous  Opera House. We ate at the Opera House Restaurant right across the street from the park and the most known building in Manaus. In above L to R - Gary, Callie, Scott, Me, Christy, Anna, Sara,Cherie, Jimbo and Bob. Gary & Christy going on a fancier boat next day.

By Patricia Patrick August 11, 2025
These were very tasty. The unsweeted green tea below - not so much! Imagine tree bark boiled with a used dull tea bag! I did offer a taste to my friends right after these photos, No takers! They can't all be winners!
By Patricia Patrick August 11, 2025
Rain can't stop us from exploring! 8/11 is Japan's Mountain Day!
By Patricia Patrick August 10, 2025
SENDAI, Japan is known as the City of Trees!