Brazil
Southern Brazil is beautiful. Honestly, I didn't have any expectations coming in. But, I didn't think I would see something this lush and green at the beginning of winter . They have rolling green hills, lots of farmland, and fields that have pine trees, and palm trees side by side. It is a cool combo to see. I also went up to Gramado...a little German inspired town in the hills north of Porto Alegre. Great chocolate there!
What I enjoyed most about Southern Brazil is the green hills everywhere. Some of the most beautiful areas to drive in.
But, during my time there, I ended up have a tooth issue that needed immediate attention. Imagine trying to explain what you need to a dentist in Portuguese when you don't speak a word of it. Thank good ness for Google Translate!
I figured out how to say "desculpe, eu não falo português, mas posso chorar em 100 línguas diferentes"
Oh...and for my American friends...an emergency dental appointment on a Saturday with X-rays and a filling...cost me $40.
Gramado
When I heard there was a town in Brazil that was known for chocolate, I was on my way! When I was told it was German inspired architecture, and in the hills in southern Brazil...who could resist seeing that combination?
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Iguazu Falls
The falls sit on the border between Brazil and Argentina, so they can be viewed from either of those countries. I chose to see them from the Brazilian side. Amazing site. One of the top 10 waterfalls in the world.
