back at sea

Sunday we arrived in Santos which is a port city. We took the day tour up into Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo is an industrial city. We wanted to see this city and spend a bit of time inland. The bus trip was nice up through the mountains. It is interesting to see the country side. It was a rainy and overcast day and a Sunday so we didn't get out a lot. We ate lunch at a traditional BBQ. They have a large hot and cold buffett and then they come around with many different kinds of meat on a stick. They carve the meat off for you right at the table. It is a meat lovers heaven. This is the second time that we have indulged in this kind of dining but the newcomers to the boat needed a chance to experience the BBQ.

Monday we left Santos and are now on our way to Punta Del Este. We are spending 2 days traveling there. This stopping point wasn't in our plans but they added it when they canceled a couple of other stops. We will be going out in a little boat to a place caled Sea Wolf Island. We won't get off there but will be able to see the island. We will also explore the town.

Last night the waters became more bumpy. We really have been lucky with pretty calm seas. This morning we woke up to waves and the pounding of the ship against the waves. However, we were still able to eat breakfast outside on the deck. The temp. is a little cooler. Maybe we will start wearing our long pants soon.

We have only 11 more days left. That is hard to believe. We are still enjoying ourselves very much. I am also enjoying the time at sea a bit more. We won't have any long stretches at sea from now on, 2 days is our longest stretch. The lectures continue to be very interesting. I have managed to do a little 'trinket' shopping and managed to buy a few items for myself and others. Both of us are keeping busy at sea by reading. Bud continues to hold the record for the most massages on this trip. The fellow passengers are interesting and we have good mealtime conversations. Today we will be at sea and then on land tomorrow. I will try to continue to update you with pictures and maybe a bit more wildlife as we go south.