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Uruguay: Montevideo, MACA and Mini Starlink
November 2024
On the road in Uruguay
Long, straight highways through huge fruit fields, lots of oncoming trucks. We found it especially when the navigation system indicated the next intersection in 100 kilometers.
Uruguay is known for political and economic stability. In addition to agriculture, the country focuses on IT- and Software- services.
Argentina: Capybaras, Ostrich & Fun
October 2024
Capybaras
are friendly and relaxed giant guinea pigs. They can weigh up to 50 kg and have a body length of approx. 1.4 meters. One of the remarkable things about Capybaras is their social behavior. They live in large groups of up to 20 individuals with a dominant male and several females and their pups.
The capybaras are excellently adapted to the wet element:
Brazil: same same but different, gas alarm, police contact
September 2024
Goiás Velho and Pirenópolis, BR
A journey into the past. These small towns with cobblestone streets are well preserved and keep the atmosphere of the 19th century with their colonial houses.
A peaceful atmosphere prevails in Goiás Velho. Which is more than can be said for Pirenopolis. As the most important recreational area in the city of Brasilia, there is a real hustle and bustle with its many restaurants and bars. Tables are set out on the Rua do Lazer (the street of leisure) and the very active nightlife is visited by many people.
Brazil: purpose built town Brasilia
August 2024
Brasilia - a positive experience
The purpose-built city of Brasilia offers many sights with amazing space and light effects - definitely worth a visit!
The speed limit in Brasilia is 60 km/h, which is enforced by many speed cameras and speed bumps. This enormously calms Brazil's otherwise hectic traffic. It is impossible to explore this city on foot, as it was built on the condition that everyone owns a car. Many streets have no crosswalks and no pedestrian crosswalks. We were parked with around 20 other motorhomes for over 2 weeks at Lake Paranoa in a public square in Brasilia. From there, we visited the sights of Brasilia by Uber.
Brazil: Marshland Pantanal
July 2024
Pantanal, magnificent marshland landscape
The Pantanal is the largest inland wetland in the world. The marshland is almost half the size of Germany and is mainly located in Brazil, while around a third belongs to Bolivia and Paraguay. The area is completely under water for up to six months of the year and serves as an important refuge for numerous animals. The entire area covers around 200,000 square kilometers. In 2000, the species-rich wetland biotope was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Brazil: Salto del Guaira, Refúgio Canaã & trucks
June 2024
Border crossing Salto del Guaira, Paraquay to Brazil
Due to the return traffic on a public holiday, there was total chaos at the border. The vehicles were no longer separated or checked, but simply waved through. Nevertheless, there were still kilometers of traffic jam in front of the customs office. As we still had some wine with us, this situation didn't make us unhappy.
We were supposed to clear migration