The GSE Team
From Left to Right Standing in front of one of the tallest species of trees in the Amazon forest: Eric Sanford - Manhattan, Amanda Dura - Emporia, Ken Davis (Team Leader) - Kansas City, Christine Pearson - Emporia, and Gaelynn Wolf-Bordonaro - Emporia
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Arrived in Manaus, Brazil
After nearly 20 hours of air travel and 6000 miles we arrived in Manaus, Brazil at Noon. Our trip took us from Kansas City to Atlanta, then to Brasilia with a connecting flight back north to Manaus. We crossed the equator 2.5 hours prior to landing in Brasilia. We are just a few degrees south of the equator. It's 86 degrees and humid (like a sauna). We were met at the airport by two wonderful Rotarians (Gerson and Maxwell), who took us to lunch and helped us get settled into a hotel near the famously beautiful Opera Theater Building (circa 1890). We will visit the four Rotary clubs in Manaus before leaving by boat next Monday to Santarem. The river trip on the Amazon will take 2 days. Happy Birthday, Gaelynn!!
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I will be watching for your blogs... and through your words will see a trip of a lifetime. I will also be saying my prayers, that everyday brings you joy and wonder as you experience this adventure.
ReplyDeleteGod bless, and b.t.w. Happy birthday Gaelynn! xoxoxo