Tuesday, 10 April 2018

Remember the Sparkle in your Eyes



More than half my lifetime ago, probably during my childhood or teens, an adult - a woman - told me to always remember the “sparkle in my eyes”. A few months ago, this forgotten and archived memory suddenly resurfaced as a dream on one random weekday night.

In my dream, the woman passed me a mirror to look at my reflection. Then she asked me to close my eyes and think of something I liked, seeing someone I loved, or my favourite food. And as I was visualising and smiling, she asked me to open my eyes and look at my reflection.


My reflection was me, but yet it was different. There was a happy smile, hopeful expression, and a twinkle or sparkle in my eyes. She said: “Remember this sparkle in your eyes and don’t allow anything in life to extinguish it.”


She went on saying: “As you grow older, you will have more responsibilities, encounter negative situations, and face realities in life. These situations will dimmer the spark bit by bit, and one day, extinguish it before you even take notice.”


The younger Doris asked in my dream: “Then what should I do to keep this spark in eyes?”


The woman said: “Do the things you love, be a true friend to others, and try new things that makes you feel excited and scared at the same time.” And then, this segment of the dream ended, or at least that’s where my memory of the dream ended.


I cannot remember when this happened or who the woman was, but I am quite sure she was neither my mom nor my aunts. Maybe, it could have been my maternal great-grandma, as I remember her eyes were sparkling with life till she passed on in her sleep, 20 years ago, when she was in her mid-90s.


A few years ago, I heard about Burt Goldman, an American Monk, who claimed he can quantum jump to alternate universes through meditation. Perhaps, the woman in this dream, and what I recollected from my childhood, could have been Doris from the future?


After I woke up, this dream jolted another memory: “Don’t choose to do, or want, something your parents never had the chance to do, or own. Nor pursue it just because others had it, and you want it too. Choose it because that is something you really want to do, or have, even if no one else had or done it. You will know that is truly what you want because when you do, or have that, it feels right to you, even if no one else agrees.”


We can see others when their eyes sparkle, especially when they are talking about someone or something they love. But rarely, we can observe that sparkle in our own eyes, because our eyes are probably not all that sparkly when we are in the bathroom checking our reflection.


Ever since this strange dream, I have been reflecting on the existential, and somewhat philosophical, question “Is this it to life?”


These days, I intentionally observed the eyes of friends and strangers, adult and child, hoping to catch the spark when it occurs. This spark happens most often in babies who are fascinated with everything in life. It happens often in children who have hope for their future, but rarely in children/teens who have somewhat given up hope in their life. It occurs sporadically in adults, when they are sharing about the people they love and the things they enjoy doing, but rarely seen in office or work setting.


Perhaps, too many sci-fi movies, fantasy dramas and fictional stories are messing with my neuro-connections. Realistically, all I need is probably a break, or holiday, from the normalcy of life and responsibilities of an adult.


<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3


Everyone has different ways to regain the sparkle in their eyes. Personally, I blast the following songs, sing and dance in my room like how I did when I was a teenager. Life feels brighter, stress feels lighter and future always become more hopeful after 1-2 hours.

I wanna try everything, I wanna try even though I could fail.

Yesterday my life was duller, now everything’s technicolour.
If you can dream, the wish we’re making, on a star is coming true.

Somehow I cannot hide, who I am, though I’ve tried.
Let It Go from Frozen
Let It Go in Chinese/Mandarin (随它吧)
It’s time to see what I can do, to test the limits and break through.
我生命的选择, 别再找我, 过去已经离开我.

See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me.

A whole new world, a hundred thousand things to see.

Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast in Chinese/Mandarin (美女與野獸)
Finding you can change, learning you were wrong.
眼神能见证不是一场梦.

Such wonderful things surround you, what more is you lookin’ for?

I’m where I meant to be.

Life is road, now and forever, wonderful journey.

So if you open your heart, it will open your eyes.

Ever Ever After by Carrie Underwood
Sometimes you reach what’s real just by making believe.


禮物不需挑最貴, 只要香榭的落葉.

Hope these songs make you feel better too. :)

Tuesday, 2 February 2016

Honolulu in 21 days

By the time I reached Honolulu, I was mentally tired of traveling and all I wanted to do was rest and relax all day. Did not do much as a tourist, but lived like a local. Spent a week each at a local/university neighbourhood AirBnB apartment, AirBnB penthouse in Waikiki, and friend's mansion. 

Had an amazing experience especially Honolulu reminds me of Singapore in the 1980s-90s. On one hand, I am ready to go home. On the other hand, Honolulu felt like home. Now that I am back to Singapore and settling down. This trip felt surreal - the last 6 months felt like a dream came true.

22 Dec (Tue)
- Miami International Airport
- Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport
- Honolulu International Airport
- Downtown and Waikiki tour on Shuttle

23 Dec (Wed)

- The Nook Neighbourhood Bistro
- University Ave
- Kapiolani Blvd

24 Dec (Thu)

- Kalakaua Ave
- Eggs 'n Things
- Christmas Party at Kailua

25 Dec (Fri)
- Waikiki Beach
- Fort DeRussy Boardwalk
- Wai'olu Ocean View Lounge at Trump Waikiki

26 Dec (Sat)
- Ala Moana Center
- Makai Market Foood Court (Poi Bowl, Japanese food)

27 Dec (Sun)

- Ala Wai Golf Course
- Kaimana Farm Cafe
- Safeway Supermarket

28 Dec (Mon)
- Stayed in to enjoy the AirBnB place

29 Dec (Tue)
- Penthouse @ Hawaiian Monarch
- Wailana Coffee House

30 Dec (Wed)
- Cream Pot Restaurant
- Pearl Harbor Historical Site
- Hilton @ Hawaiian Village (Hatsuhana Japanese Restaurant)

31 Dec (Thu)
- Foster Botanical Gardens
- Downtown Honolulu
- Cheeseburger Waikiki

1 Jan (Fri)
Atlantis Submarine 
- McCully Shopping Center Japanese Restaurant 

2 Jan (Sat)
- Stayed in

3 Jan (Sun)
- Shopping along Kalakaua Avenue
- Waikiki Aquarium and Honolulu Zoo (did not go in)
- Waikiki Beach and Marine Life Conservation District

4 Jan (Mon)
- Ala Moana Beach Park
- Magic Island
- Ala Moana Center

5 Jan (Tue)
- Hawaiian Monarch Hotel Penthouse
- House in East Honolulu

6 Jan (Wed)

- Kahala Hotel & Resort (Plumeria & Aracino restaurants, and Dolphine Quest)
- Waialae-Kahala neighbourhood (includes beach)

7 Jan (Thu)
- Kahala Mall and neighbourhood.

8 Jan (Fri)
- Koko Crater Botanical Garden
- Kahala Mall
- Stayed in

9 Jan (Sat)
- Hawaii Market Merchandise Expo at Neal Blaisdell Centre

10 Jan (Sun)
- Stayed in to use pool & jacuzzi

11 Jan (Mon)
- Honolulu International Airport

12 Jan (Tue)
- Narita International Airport
- Singapore Changi Airport

Saturday, 9 January 2016

Happy Birthday to Me

Being 1/3 century or 3.3 decades old is amazing! While I prefer to look like a 23-year-old with wisdom of a 43-year-old, today is the youngest I will ever be at 33. The magical lifestyle I am enjoying now was what I imagined at 21. I can finally say that I reached an abundance of gratitude and happiness, with inner peace and freedom.

I am grateful that I managed to check off >100 bucket list items by this year. Even if I do not make it to 40 years old, there are no regrets in my happy and fulfilling life. My biggest 2016 goal is to give more time and money, while having enough to lead a comfortable and simple financially-free lifestyle.

The best travel moments cannot be captured in photos. What you see on my social media are good moments that are photo-worthy, but they are not necessary the best or my favourite. Travel is experienced in real life and cannot be captured on photos or broadcast on social media.

Before I forget, thought I better document some information from my #180DaysOfTravel trip:

Trip objective:
I am going to be here only once in my lifetime. Assuming I will never visit again, I must do everything I can within my means at this point of time to have no regrets.

Special moments that cannot be photographed:
When locals and tourists asked me for directions/information. It happened more than 10 times in 10 different cities. I felt accepted by the society and a sense of belonging with the community.

Countries I set foot on:
~ Hong Kong (airport)
~ Canada
~ United States of America
~ Bahamas
~ Panama (airport)
~ Brazil

Cities I spent more than 24 hours at:
~ Vancouver (Canada) [15 Jul – 1 Aug]
~ Seattle [1 Aug – 2 Aug]
~ Portland [2 Aug – 5 Aug]
~ San Francisco [6 Aug – 8 Aug]
~ Las Vegas [8D7N package tour]
~ Los Angeles [16 Aug – 1 Sep]
~ Madison (Wisconsin) [1 Sep – 3 Sep]
~ Milwaukee [3 Sep – 1 Oct]
~ New York City [1 Oct – 22 Oct]
~ Toronto [22 Oct – 24 Nov]
~ Orlando [24 Nov – 4 Dec]
~ Nassau [4 Dec – 9 Dec]
~ Miami [9 Dec – 11 Dec]
~ Manaus [11 Dec – 21 Dec]
~ Honolulu [22 Dec’15 – 11 Jan’16]

City I miss most:
New York City, Manhattan is fave borough to visit but Queens is fave borough to live in.

City I would like to live, study and work in (for 1-3 years):
A tie between Canada’s Vancouver and USA’s Honolulu.

Vancouver: Wonderful people, good environment, generally safe, decent transportation system, affordable necessities, mild climate, and nice Asian influence (aka food!).

Honolulu: Nice tropical weather that is not as hot and humid as SG, Oahu’s natural environment is like NZ, beautiful waterfront & beaches, nice people, tasty food (Ahi Poke rules!), decent bus system (no subways!), and touristy areas are generally safe.

Mercer liveable cities 2015: https://www.imercer.com/uploads/GM/qol2015/h5478qol2015/index.html
Having lived in Auckland (#3) for 6 months, I agree Vancouver (#5) is as good as Auckland even though Singapore (#26) is still my preference. Sydney (#10), Wellington (#12), and Toronto (#15) are better than most of the US cities I visited. Honolulu is at #36 probably because the city felt like Singapore in the 1990s, still developing.

Least favourite city:
Portland – too weird for my liking. An old man molested me by putting his hand on mine in the bus. A dodgy young man with a huge black jacket hung over right shoulder in the middle of summer (looks like he hid a gun underneath). A young able-bodied woman asked us to give her money randomly. Unlikely to go Portland again.

Favourite foreign cuisine:
Equally love both Amazonia Tambaqui Assado and Hawaiian Ahi Poke. Can’t decide which one I prefer more.

AirBnB homes:
~ House along S. New Hampshire Ave @ Los Angeles (SGD 895 for 13 nights)
~ Apartment in Cypress Fairway along Vineland Road @ Orlando (SGD 395 for 5 nights)
~ Apartment in Mystic Pointe II along Hobbit Circle @ Orlando (SGD 419 for 5 nights)
~ Apartment in Town Court Condo along Nassau Street @ Nassau (SGD 435 for 5 nights)
~ House near airport @ Miami (SGD 135 for 2 nights)
~ House in Planalto neighbourhood @ Manaus (SGD 679 for 10 nights)
~ Apartment along Laau Street @ Honolulu (SGD 522 for 7 nights)
~ Private 43rd floor Penthouse in Hawaiian Monarch Hotel @ Honolulu Waikiki (SGD 795 for 7 nights)
Check out the lovely places I stayed in and my reviews from: https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/23138751

Best stay-in moment:
Spent 1+ hour lazing on a couch with 3 doggies (Bella, Taike, and Torti) leaning against me, fat cat behind my head and skinny cat walked across my stomach. Felt loved by the pets!

Worst night:
I can’t pick a favourite home coz there are too many (maybe 16?). But my worst night was spent in Dallas Airport. It is nothing glamourous like Tom Hanks in The Terminal movie. Second worst night was a tie between overnight train from Portland to San Francisco and the backpackers at San Francisco.

How I deal with homesickness:
Drink honey green tea. Only managed to find the honey green tea that taste like home (Gong Cha’s version) in Los Angeles and Toronto.

Parks/Gardens visited:
~ Van Dusen Botanical Garden (Vancouver)
~ UBC Botanical Garden (Vancouver)
~ Queen Elizabeth Park (Vancouver)
~ Stanley Park (Vancouver)
~ Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (Vancouver)
~ Nitobe Memorial Garden (Vancouver)
~ Arches National Park (Utah)
~ Mount Rushmore National Memorial (South Dakota)
~ Crazy Horse Memorial (South Dakota)
~ Devils Tower National Monument (Wyoming)
~ Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming and Montana)
~ Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming)
~ Grand Canyon West Rim (Arizona)
~ Griffith Park (Los Angeles)
~ Pacific Park (Los Angeles)
~ MacArthur Park and Westlake (Los Angeles)
~ Indian Lake County Park (Madison)
~ Olbrich Botanical Gardens (Madison)
~ Kletzsch Park (Milwaukee)
~ Lincoln and Meaux Park (Milwaukee)
~ Milwaukee River Parkway at Estabrook Park
~ Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (Milwaukee Domes)
~ Queens Botanical Garden (New York City)
~ Central Park (New York City)
~ New York Botanical Garden and Bronx River
~ Brooklyn Botanic Garden (New York City)
~ Prospect Park (New York City)
~ Battery Park (New York City)
~ High Line (New York City)
~ Bryant Park (New York City)
~ Niagara Falls (Toronto)
~ Allan Gardens (Toronto)
~ Toronto Botanical Gardens and Edwards Gardens
~ Centennial Park Conservatory (Toronto)
~ Amazon rainforest, river and basin
~ Museu da Amazonia / Manaus Botanic Gardens
~ Foster Botanical Garden (Honolulu)
~ Waikiki Beach and Park (Honolulu)
~ Ala Moana Beach Park (Honolulu)
~ Koko Crater Botanical Garden (Honolulu)

These 40 parks are the bigger and more well-known ones. I also went to/pass at least 30 smaller neighbourhood parks nestled among the residences. Visited a few places multiple times, like Central Park and Amazon rainforest.

Favourite garden:
Nothing come close to my favourite Istana Gardens, and second favourite Singapore Botanic Gardens. The closest to favourite overall experience would be VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver. The standard are pretty similar across most gardens, so I am comparing the quality of guided tour, interesting plants/themed gardens and overall size/layout.

Favourite green space:
Definitely the Amazon! The national parks are gorgeous but the Amazon is the most ‘wow’.

Science centres/museums visited:
~ Science World (Vancouver)
~ Beaty Biodiversity Museum (Vancouver)
~ Museum of Anthropology (Vancouver)
~ H. R. Macmillan Space Centre (Vancouver)
~ Museum of Vancouver
~ Vancouver Maritime Museum
~ California Science Center (Los Angeles)
~ Aquarium of the Pacific (Los Angeles)
~ Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
~ La Brea Tar Pits (Los Angeles)
~ Harley-Davidson Museum (Milwaukee)
~ Milwaukee County Zoo (Milwaukee)
~ Grohmann Museum (Milwaukee)
~ Miluwakee Public Museum
~ Discovery World (Milwaukee)
~ New York Hall of Science
~ Queens Museum (New York City)
~ Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York City)
~ Museum of the City of New York
~ American Museum of Natural History (New York City)
~ Bronx Zoo (New York City)
~ New York Aquarium
~ Brooklyn Museum (New York City)
~ Staten Island Museum (New York City)
~ 9/11 Memorial and Museum (New York City)

These are based on my Instagram photos. There are probably 10 others that I didn’t think were interesting enough and at least 10 others I decided not to go in at the last minute. The best museums are all those in New York City, their standard is way higher than everywhere else.

Favourite moment:
Hard to pick a moment since there are hundreds of them. But for solo moments, it will be the time spent in Universal Studios Orlando Wizarding World of Harry Potter, especially in Diagon Alley. I felt like a muggle-born Hogwarts student entering the wizarding world for the first time. Everything at every turn is so magical!

Least favourite moment(s):
Eating instant noodles at home. Lost count the number of times, definitely more than 30 times!

Airports visited:
Singapore’s Changi Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Las Vegas McCarran International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
Madison Dane County Regional Airport
Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport
New York’s LaGuardia Airport
Aeroport Trudeau-Montreal
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport
Miami International Airport
Panama Tocumen International Airport
Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Honolulu International Airport

After seeing 20 airports in 6 months, our Changi Airport is definitely my favourite. Even after navigating so many airports, it is still a challenge as every airport is uniquely different. LAX is the most confusing, half of HNL has no air-conditioning, got bitten by insects/mozzies in MAO and several airports has poor wifi signal/connection.

Most dramatic airport experience:
Was almost detained in Montreal airport due to my crazy itinerary. For the first time in my life, I cannot pass Customs.

Customs Officer: How long are you staying in Canada? *flipping through my passport*
Me: About a month.
CO: Who are you staying with?
Me: With my friend in Toronto.
CO: You went to Vancouver in July? *saw my Vancouver entry stamp in July but no exit stamp*
Me: Yes.
CO: Are you working now?
Me: No. I am on holiday.
CO: Since July?
Me: Yes.
CO: Please go straight to Immigration Office. [didn’t stamp my passport and points at the office]

The Immigration Officer confiscated my passport and phones, then asked me to bring my luggage up for inspection. By the time, I went to the luggage carousel, the conveyor belt has already stopped. Spent 15 minutes looking around stray luggage and found my hidden in a corner. *phew*

The whole session in Immigration Office took an hour and a whole lot of questions. Just summarise the memorable points here. This ordeal is only interesting on the hindsight. During the process, I actually panicked a little and felt like a criminal or suspected illegal immigrant.

Immigration Officer: Are you pregnant? *opened my checked-in luggage and started digging*
Me: No. Do I look pregnant? *peeved at the insinuation that I look fat coz I wore a baggy hoody*
IO: Routine question. Are you married?
Me: No.
IO: Are you looking for a partner to migrate here?
Me: No! Canada is too cold for me to live in long term.
IO: Who are you staying with?
Me: My friend in Toronto.
IO: How did you know this friend?
Me: We were flatmates 9 years ago when we studied in New Zealand.
IO: So when did you last meet this friend?
Me: I met up with her in New York last week. She was there for a work trip.
IO: Are you meeting her in Toronto airport?
Me: No. She is in Vegas for work trip now and coming back tonight. So I am going straight to her place to meet her sister.
IO: So you are staying with your old flatmate from New Zealand, in which you met her in New York last week, and she is in Vegas now?
Me: Yes. [The 2 IOs communicated between themselves in French.]
IO: How long are you staying in Toronto?
Me: About a month.
IO: Where are you going next?
Me: Haven’t decided yet.
IO: Where have you been? *saw my Vancouver entry stamp in July and USA entry stamp in August*
Me: I flew into Vancouver in mid-July, travelled around western USA in August. Then went to Wisconsin and New York City before coming here.
IO: Who were you staying with in New York?
Me: My friend’s mum. Not the Toronto friend.
IO: How did you meet this friend?
Me: She was my flatmate in New Zealand too, with this Toronto friend.
IO: Where is this friend now?
Me: She is working in Milwaukee. I was visiting her in September, and then went to stay with her mum in October.
IO: Are you rich? *they counted the cash [CAD 800 & USD 700] and looked through my credit cards*
Me: No.
IO: You don’t need to work?
Me: I am spending my savings.
IO: What are these for? *fished out my tactical pen, 2 metal sticks and 3 pocket knives*
Me: For self-defense. (The 2 IOs discussed a little and put the items in again)
IO: Okay, you may go now.

Most interesting transportation:
Helicopter ride at Grand Canyon and submarine at Honolulu are equally unusual.

Most expensive flight:
Costs USD 1487.37 [about SGD 2,100] one way from Manaus to Honolulu via American Airlines. Business class from Manaus to Miami and then to Dallas, Economy class from Dallas to Honolulu. My fave flight was from Manaus to Miami via TAM airlines.

Biggest challenge:
Language barrier in Manaus. Met about 5 people who can understand/speak English in 10 days. Can barely buy a slice of pizza at the airport coz everything is in Portuguese and don’t understand if I can pay with credit card.

Biggest regret:
Did not manage to experience more of Amazon Basin/Rainforest coz it is unlikely I will ever visit Manaus/South America again.

Luckiest moment:
Won Broadway Aladdin show twice within 3 days. Odds on Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings are the highest.

Most boy-crazy moment:
Watching the Chippendales show at Las Vegas Rio. It is so good that if I visit Las Vegas next time, I will watch it again. BBC Sherlock marathon is a close second (watched the whole series 3 times!).

Most troublesome moment but necessary:
Handwash laundry 50% of the time and need to wear the same outfit for more than 1 day.

Most painful moment:
Being poked by the Yellow Fever injection coz it burned!

50 useful Portuguese words to use in Manaus/Brazil:
Thank you = Obrigada (female)
Home = Casa
Food = Comida
Water = Aguas
Dinner = Jantar
Hungry = Faminto
Buy = Comprar
Pay/payment = Pagamento
Yes = Sim
No = Nao
Female toilet = Banheiro feminino
Bank = Banco
Money/Cash = Dinheiro
How much = Quanto
Handphone/cellphone = Celular
Open = Aberto (in front of shops)
Closed = Fechar (in front of shops)
Today = Hoje
Tomorrow = Amanha
Pretty = Bonita
Photo = Foto
Supermarket = Supermercado
Market = Mercado
Road = Estrada
Street = Rua (the roads are called Rua XXX and not XXX Street)
Carpark = Estacionamento
Crossing = Cruzamento (road signs only show when cannot cross)
Airport = Aeroporto
Apartment = Apartamento
Fish = Peixe [pronounce as pei-she]
Roast = Assado [Tambaqui]
Fried = Frito
Salmon = Salmao
Bread = Pao
Small = Pequena
Beach = Praia
Bridge = Ponta
River = Rio
Black = Negra
Farm = Fazenda
Botanic Garden = Jardim botanico
Rainforest = Floresta Tropical
Theatre = Teatro
Museum = Museu (the botanic gardens is also called a museum?)
Meeting = Encontro
Plateau = Planalto (the name of the neighbourhood I stayed in)
Appointment = Compromisso
Traffic jam/congestion = Congestionamento
Marriage/wedding = Casamento
English = Ingles

Biggest problem:
Putting on weight! Skinny jean was slightly loose before the trip and now it is too tight to button.

Budget:
Planned for SGD20,000, with the aim of SGD 100/day. In actual fact, it is about USD 100/day, so total spending is about SGD 26,000.

Travel philosophy:
~ Must be fun for me. My opinion is what matters most, who cares if it is a tourist must-do.
~ Safety and security first. Reach home before sun down and pay a little more for safer accommodation.
~ Travel in comfort. In a comfortable pace with basic facilities and proper meals.
~ Experience true freedom. Wake up any time I want and decide what to do for the day in the morning.
~ Be open-minded to other cultures. Accept and try all new experiences if they are not too extreme.
~ Live like a local. Achievement unlock when locals/tourists ask me for directions and recommendations.
~ Experience it myself (or not). Stay curious on all new culture and experiences.

Tuesday, 22 December 2015

Manaus in 11 days

Manaus, and probably Brazil, is the most challenging country I visited. Had less than 10 English conversations and met about 5 Asians (all of them can speak Portuguese!). It is a surprise that I went through the last 10 days almost normally.

Stayed at a wonderful local house via AirBnB. Experienced the local Manaus, Amazonian and Brazilian lifestyle. Been a foreign cuisine for local insects' feast, from inside the airport to my room. Quite sure there are biting bugs and not just mosquitoes.

The Amazon is as awesome as expected. Pity can't experience more coz December is a rainy month and not all tours run everyday. There were only 1 river tour and 1 land tour date that fit in my schedule for Amazon Eco Adventures (AirBnB host recommended).

As unforgettable as this experience had been, it is unlikely I will come back here. My airfare to and fro Manaus is about SGD 3000 for mid-range tickets. The USD 800 to and fro Miami flights felt sketchy with terrible timings.

11 Dec (Fri)
- Panama City Tocumen International Airport (Air Margaritaville Restaurant)
- Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport

12 Dec (Sat)
- Itau Bank
- DB Supermarket
- Ichiban Sushi Bar

13 Dec (Sun)
- Ponte Rio Negro
- Iranduba Fazenda Jacobina
- Praia Da Ponta Negra

14 Dec (Mon)
- Amazonas Shopping
- Hospital Beneficiente Portuguesa
- Cemon
- Planalto roadside stall

15 Dec (Tue)
- Wyndham Garden Hotel
- Rio Negro @ Estrada da Ponta Negra
- Riverboat to Igarape Taruma Mirim

16 Dec (Wed)
- La Fonata Cafe
- Peixaria Morada Do Peixe 

17 Dec (Thu)
- Indigenous tribe inside Amazon Rainforest
- Dolphin feeding
- Floating Restaurant
- Pirarucu fishing
- Meeting of the Waters

18 Dec (Fri)
- Museu da Amazonia (Manaus Botanic Gardens)
- Firenze Condominium

19 Dec (Sat)
- Downtown Manaus
- Mercado Adolpho Lisboa
- Teatro Amazonas
- Arena Da Amazonia and Governo Do Amazonas

20 Dec (Sun)
- Cancelled forest tour to stay in coz down with a litle flu :(

21 Dec (Mon)
Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport
- Miami International Airport