DAY-TOUR SAN FRANCISCO FARM In Pantanal Brazil

 I woke up early to take DAY-TOUR SAN FRANCISCO FARM. The pickup was scheduled for 5 am but I was picked up almost 6 am as the last person of the group before heading to the farm 2.5 hours away. The tour included a Photo Safari, lunch, and a Barge Ride. I observed Pantanal wildlife and saw animals such as deer, capybaras, alligators, and birds like the tuiuiú—the Pantanal's iconic bird. But no luck with anteaters, tapirs, or jaguars. I met a new friend who can speak English and kindly translate for me. Most tour guides in Brazil speak Portuguese. 

We also fished for piranhas which were later used to lure the alligators to jump out of water, also an eagle to fly over to catch the fish. We came back Bonito almost 7 pm and I was exhausted. 

The Pantanal is a region in South America lying mostly in Western Brazilbut extending into Bolivia as well. It is considered one of the world's largest and most diverse freshwater wetland ecosystems. The Pantanal is also one of Brazil's major tourist draws, for its wildlife. Since I travel by myself without a car, this is the farthest I can go into the Pantanal. Wish I can visit Serra do Amolar in the Pantanal.