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Recent content by kstrating

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    SE Brazil Feb 2024

    Just wanted to re-up this message, still fishing. My 2024 plans are jelling now if anyone is interested in joining birding forces between Feb 4- March 11 2024. REGUA Feb 4-10, Itatiaia Feb 11-14, Ubatuba/Parati Feb 15-18 (have guide), Iguazu Falls for a few days. Return Sao Paulo. Intervales...
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    SE Brazil Feb 2024

    This is a fishing expedition... I mean I'm fishing for companions to do a SE Brazil trip in early 2024 ;). Thinking to start with a week at REGUA or Serra dos Tucanos (fly into Rio) and head south from there (return from Sao Paulo). Looking to bump around the parks for the next month or so...
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    Tipping guide (s) on international guided trips

    I work in the tourist industry, on a cruise ship. I never expect tips, though I do appreciate them. Tips help me in more than just monetary ways, they help me emotionally and mentally. They feel like a thank you that is more than just a handshake (though those are appreciated too). It gives...
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    Advice for Colombia - Central Andes and Mitu areas Dec 2022

    Not sure if Rodrigo is on WhatsApp, seems common in Columbia. I mostly phoned or emailed with him, so don't know firsthand. Glad you had no trouble with Rio Blanco... Sounds like things have recovered somewhat from the covid lag I experienced in March. Many lodges were still struggling to get...
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    Advice for Colombia - Central Andes and Mitu areas Dec 2022

    Manizales, not Medellin! Oops, my bad. In Manizales I hired a gentleman named Rodrigo Cortez Gil [email protected] who was recommended by Aramacao tours. He drives for lots of different birding companies in the area. He knows the stops, the day trip locations etc. Spanish only, but...
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    Advice for Colombia - Central Andes and Mitu areas Dec 2022

    I was in Columbia Jan 1-March 12 2023. Ivan Lau helped me in Medellin specifically to get on the Yellow-headed manakin and Stile's tapacoulo. +57 323 4008741 Good person, excellent guide. I would have hired him for more time, but our schedules didn't allow. He recommended, as do I, Arley Ruiz...
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    Parque Nacional Benito Juárez

    Planning a trip to Oaxaca Feb 2023... This park in Oaxaca is marked closed on Google maps, does anyone know if this is true? If true, is there any word on for how long? Thanks in advance. K
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    SE Brazil 2-3 weeks, November 2021

    Well Butty, it seems you are correct. I am having to cancel my trip to Brazil in 2021. This thread can be deleted.
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    SE Brazil 2-3 weeks, November 2021

    Now there is a coincidence, we will be on the same trip in October! I'm staying on to spend time at Itororo Lodge, then REGUA, and then heading farther south (I hope). Adrian Rupp has responded to my inquiries and seems quite professional. We are discussing itinerary options with his 18...
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    SE Brazil 2-3 weeks, November 2021

    Oh ye' of little faith... lol. Funny thing is, I'm trying to visit friends in Canada and have those very issues. To date, Brazil has not required quarantine for air travel to the country though they do limit flights from the UK. Friends in Sao Paulo are saying things are getting better and...
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    SE Brazil 2-3 weeks, November 2021

    Thanks for the reference. Don't agree with the "high risk of failure". As long as the group is vaccinated, and is flexible, then it should work out. One reason I prefer to use a local guides, they can usually think on their feet to find a "plan B". I feel this is a critical time to visit...
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    SE Brazil 2-3 weeks, November 2021

    Hello! I will be in Brazil October-December 2021 focusing on birding the Atlantic Rainforest and am trying to organize a SE Brazil trip starting in either Rio or Sao Paulo (though that is flexible). I'm in contact with a couple different birding companies with good reputations, but nothing is...
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    NE India in January

    Dr_AHD; Tried to reply to your PM regarding an India tour but your inbox is full. Was not able to get this trip going yet, but am looking at other India options now for late Feb, early March. Cheers.
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    NE India End of Feb 2020

    Looking for companions interested in tour by Asian Adventures (Iqbad Ahmed), Delhi to Delhi into NE India. 15 day itinerary here: https://travefy.com/trip/6yw9rqywcbhsqz2akz6c2vxxh4uagva It will be my first trip to Asia, though will have been in India for 6 weeks at time of departure. I do...
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    NE India in January

    Thank you Mike, this is just what I was looking for. I will respond via email. BTW, enjoyed Bubo quite a bit. Need a bit more time with it, there are a lot of different threads with good information. Cheers.
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