Dec. 9/08) From Dave & Joanne Killey. Just updates on our travels here on the Amazon River cruise. Today we are at the port of Parintins in Brazil. We are heading in to see a local aboriginal show called the Boi Bumba Festival Show.  We still have 4 more days on the river before we cross back over the Equator and turn north back towards Florida. They have convinced Joanne & I that we should participate in the festivities on board when we cross the boarder. Apparently they cover us, and some others, with food then we jump into the pool. Does not sound like much fun unless your watching. They like to pick on the Canadians I think…LOL. We always thought the people of Mexico had a hard life style. I can say that here in Brazil, they live a way farther down the chain. In the outback area, the homes do not have doors, windows and everyone sleeps on a hammock.  Our local tour guide the other day says he came from a family of 25 siblings. We did not ask how many wives his father had. Our river cruises so far have seen a lot of pink dolphins, crock’s, and small anaconda’s but very few birds so far. I have attached a few pictures.   All the best to everyone.

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Fort Langley, B.C. Rally 2008

                                                                                        Getting set up

                                                                                        Touring the Fort

                                                                                 The art of Barrel making

                     How to preserve the pelts

                                                                                         The way it was            

                                                                                                                                A mock marriage ceremony

                              Travelled in style and comfort, limousines provided by members Jim & Willi Price    

                                                                          Arrived at Traveland for Steak Supper

                               Lucky prize winner                                                                   Happy Birthday Joanne

                       Name the" Kid " Contest                                                     Fancy Dress  -  "Guess Who"

                                                                              The Dogs want to be included too!