Travel News

How far did I travel this week?:

The farthest I traveled this week was to Belo Horizante. It is a four-hour car ride from the town of Lavras.

How far have I traveled on this journey so far?:

Tonight I am leaving to visit Vítoria, which is in another state in Brazil. I will take a bus that leaves at 9:00 a.m. and arrives at 5:00 a.m. This is an eight-hour bus ride!

How did I get around this week?:

This week I got around by taking buses and caronas, which is a ride-sharing network in Brazil.

What was the most interesting place I visited this week?:

The most interesting place I visited this week was the Atlético Mineiros Stadium in Belo Horizante. The stadium was filled with thousands of excited fans! What is your favorite sports team?

Other Travel News from this week:

My Brazilian grandmother is visiting Recife to visit her hometown. I am planning to travel to the north of Brazil to visit her sometime this month.

Time Zone: BRT Brazilia Time -3
Local Time: Apr 23, 2018 9:30am