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We wanted to post a blog to let our friends and family know that yesterday we arrived safely in Fortaleza in Northeastern Brazil — far from the earthquake that shook Chile and on the opposite side of the continent from the tsunami threat.
There definitely seems to be one disaster after another on this cruise — first we passed by Haiti just after the earthquake there, we were trapped in Machu Picchu after biblical flooding, we missed a cyclone in Tonga (where we are going on our next outing in April with the kids), there was flooding in Buenos Aires just after our departure and then flooding in Rio just before we arrived! Let’s pray that things slow down for a while on the weather front.
We also feel for the travelers in the U.S. challenged with the crazy snow and wind on the East coast. And there was over a foot of snow at our home yesterday…but that’s why we’re taking this trip, isn’t it?
Once again, thanks for your concern. Our hearts go out to those in Chile who were/are affected by the earthquake and we are gratified that the resulting tsunamis didn’t cause much further damage.
If you would care to donate to the International Red Cross you can access their site with this link: http://www.redcross.org/
Marlene Shirley - Glad to hear that you are safe. I was worried. Amazing events happening through out the world! I love the pictures from Salvador!!! Enjoy the history lessons too, just wish I could remember everything you write about. I think if I were on this cruize my I would be totally overwhelmed with all there is to see and learn about. Thanks for keeping in touch. Love, Marlene
Ryan Glander - Hry, That is good to know that yo guys are not near Chile! That wouldn’t have been good! Glad that you guys are safe!
-Ryan
Eric glander - good thing you’re safe from the earthqauke have a good trip