March 15-23, 2022
After visiting beautiful Iguazu Falls, I flew to Rio where I was staying in a dorm for 8 nights located only 1 block from Ipanema Beach. Walking the beach, tanning, beer and socializing at the Hostel Bar in the evening was my daily routine. I also did a day tour that included visiting Christ the Redeemer, one of 7 Wonders of World, and Sugar Loaf Mountain.
March 9-15th.
Left Guatemala on the 9th and arrived in Rio de Janeiro early on the 10th. Few hours later I was back again at Iguazu Falls after an 11 year absence. Stayed at really nice hotel in private room with a pool for $20 a night due to low tourism. The hotel also had a dinner buffet that was crazy cheap at about $4.
The weather was not cooperating and there was rain the first 2 days. Sunshine predicted for day 4 of my trip but the Park is closed on Monday, of course. I took my next best shot and went on Sunday . While overcast, the day was perfect with no rain. I got there early by taking a bus and 2.5 hours later I left. Brazil's side of Iguazu Falls is much smaller than Argentina but supposedly has more picturesque opportunities. Good time, leaving for 8 nights in Rio on the 15th.
October 31st - November 5th.
1st time to Tunisia. Very strange as it seems I am the only tourist here. I visited the Tourist Center but they only speak French and there are NO tours available online to visit the sites I had planned on visiting my 6 days here. I visited the Medina and will try and just enjoy and observe the Culture. Decided to fly home early as it seems Morocco is also in a "tourist lull". Missing GRANDS is also a factor.
September 21-24, 2021
After 6 hour ferry ride from Naxos we are in Athens for GROUP'S final 3 nights. Unfortunately I have expiring Credit Vouchers to use on just the 3 of us instead of 7 people as planned. Is what it is. Highlight is always the Acropolis and Dinner in the Sky but Dinner in Sky ended its season 2 days before we arrived. 😥
I visited the Acropolis today for the 1st time in years. Truly Amazing. Not sure when I will visit Greece again. Don't plan a solo trip in forseeable future so most likely a GROUP REQUEST OR FAMILY TRIP.
September 17-21, 2021
Naxos is my favorite island so far. I have been here about 6 times and I love the Greek feel , wonderful food and low key vibe without the party atmosphere.
