58 days before we leave home:
Well, preparing for this adventure is an adventure in itself. Preparations began in September.
Since we are entering Brazil at 2 ports we need to have a Brazilian Visa. Not so easy to get, as you must go to the Brazilian Embassy, which for us is, in Atlanta, Ga. To make it a easier??? There is a Visa service out of Florida so we have to compile a list of documentation to send to them. First is go get a shot of Yellow Fever vaccine and send the proof along with our passports and some other paperwork.
The doctor does not give it so we had to find the Board of Health. As it turned out it is only about 45 minutes from home. OK, we are vaccinated! It is highly suggested to get your tetanus shots up to date. I am beginning to wonder about this "relaxing" cruise? OK, that got done, but the CDC recommends that you take Malaria pills. Now, I am worried!!! Do I really want to go to the jungle and up the Amazon River?
As it turns out the pills are a form of tetracycline, which I believe is for bacterial infection or in this case to prevent it. I learned more about Malaria than I ever thought I needed to know. hmmmm... one pill a day starting 1-2 days before leaving then 1 a day on trip and 1 a day 4 weeks after returning. Are we making the right decision????
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