Next stop: Amazon Rainforest

Last time I had a long vacation (for real!) was back in 2004, when I had the opportunity to visit Japan for two weeks. Since then, no more long trips neither far away adventures.

Well, after moving to France in 2006 I've been delighted to travel around this country and its "neighbours" like Italy or Switzerland.
But I'm like that Depeche Mode song from the 80's... because "I just can't get enough" :P

This year I've decided to make my premiere in the south american continent: Brazil. But don't you think that sun, sand and samba will be the highlights. Beach is not my thing, specially after living two years in Côte d'Azur ;)

Do you know when you promise yourself a treat, a special gift or a trip? Well, this year I'll offer myself one long waited trip: the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
Maybe the timming was not the best one, with all those mosquitoes and yellow fever striking in some parts of Brazil. Who cares about some small insects? :P

For one week I'll be in survival mode, hiking on the jungle and travelling along the huge Amazon river, like... like.... like Indiana Jones O:)

The second part of my south american tour includes visiting some brazilian cities, with a special highlight at Campina Grande.
What's so special about this town? Well, the Saint John feast on June 2th is very typical here (here's my magic word), and I want to see the similarities and differences with my favorite Saint John's celebration: the feast and party which are held in my beloved hometown of Porto (or Oporto if you prefer). :P

I'm one month away from D-Day and now I need to check the vaccines required againt tropical diseases and weird bugs! ;)
It's important to visit the tropical rainforest while it exists, because it won't last for too long! (damn you, global warning!)

Watch out Anacondas, here I come! :D