+Nerves Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Now that we're losing more APE caches I'm curious if anyone plans to do the one in Brazil. Not many cachers have ventured that far to find it. I'm sort of toying with the idea of doing this maybe in 2008. Seems like a pretty exotic adventure. BTW, who maintains the cache? Or, is it really even maintained at all? Quote Link to comment
Moun10Bike Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Nerves, if you are planning to do that in 2008, I'd be seriously up for joining you! Quote Link to comment
+mtn-man Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Hmmmmm... 2008 you say. Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 Ok guys. Maybe we can get a contingent together and travel down there. I'm thinking 2008 because I'm still recuperating from my broken leg so it'll probably be another year before I can hit the trail otherwise I would plan it for 2007. I checked air fares to Sao Paulo...approx $1,000 roundtrip from the east coast. I'm serious... Quote Link to comment
+Bad_CRC Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 quite a trip for one cache... hope it doesn't get muggled the day before you show up. Quote Link to comment
+webscouter. Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 My wife has agreed that we can modify the budget so I can go. Now to find a job that pays me enough to have some money left over at the end of the month to save. Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 (edited) Nerves, if you are planning to do that in 2008, I'd be seriously up for joining you! Great! I'm thinking late 2007 or early 2008. Edited November 1, 2006 by Nerves Quote Link to comment
+ODragon Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Interesting you should pick that time... There is already plans in the works for this for me and whomever wants to go. I'm planning on making the Brazil ape my 5000th cache and that is the time I estimate I would be going. I was going to post a formal invite closer to then. I want to make sure I don't over or undershoot. When I hit about 4k I'll have an idea when I'll be going! Quote Link to comment
+The Leprechauns Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I'm planning on making the Brazil ape my 5000th cache... Wow. I am planning on marking a few waymarks today if the weather holds. For dinner, I think I will eat hot dogs. Beyond that, I haven't planned anything. Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Pencil me in also if yoiu will have me along. (I have references) Quote Link to comment
+Semper Questio Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 That's one I'd LOVE to make a special trip for, but who knows if I'll be able to that far in advance. Just have to see how things shake out. Quote Link to comment
+WolfTrekker Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 A_Friend_Of_Dorothy has just informed me that we will be making a trip to grab this cache, so why not go with other cacher's? Sounds like the OP's group could get pretty big, perhaps we'll need our own plane! Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 A_Friend_Of_Dorothy has just informed me that we will be making a trip to grab this cache, so why not go with other cacher's? Sounds like the OP's group could get pretty big, perhaps we'll need our own plane! Spoken like a person stuck in a big box full of feathers. Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I'm planning on the Washington one in the spring. It's closer. Quote Link to comment
+WolfTrekker Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 (edited) Spoken like a person stuck in a big box full of feathers. You mean like this guy? Edited November 1, 2006 by WolfTrekker Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Spoken like a person stuck in a big box full of feathers. You mean like this guy? Yeah, that one. They don't have those in Brazil do they? Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 A_Friend_Of_Dorothy has just informed me that we will be making a trip to grab this cache, so why not go with other cacher's? Sounds like the OP's group could get pretty big, perhaps we'll need our own plane! If enough go we could probably get a better air fare. Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 (edited) <snip> Sounds like the OP's group could get pretty big, perhaps we'll need our own plane! Now, this sounds like a moving event cache waiting to happen. edit: tag repair Edited November 1, 2006 by Moose Mob Quote Link to comment
Moun10Bike Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 If enough go we could probably get a better air fare. Heck, let's charter our own flight! Seriously, please put me on the list of "attendees"! Quote Link to comment
+JoGPS Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 The Mission 4: Southern Bowl by Project APE (GCC67) in Brazil has a maintenance check once a month or my checks stop going to Brazil. This was all set up before adopting the cache, oh how it was to be maintained along with other concerns from Groundspeak including a fee for it being placed with permission in the state rain forest. Never thought there was a need to explain how this all worked out, but guess it was time Remember this is not a cache hunt ya’ll are going on but an ADVENTURE Have a little fun OK Joe Quote Link to comment
+WolfTrekker Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 The Mission 4: Southern Bowl by Project APE (GCC67) in Brazil has a maintenance check once a month or my checks stop going to Brazil. This was all set up before adopting the cache, oh how it was to be maintained along with other concerns from Groundspeak including a fee for it being placed with permission in the state rain forest. Never thought there was a need to explain how this all worked out, but guess it was time Remember this is not a cache hunt ya’ll are going on but an ADVENTURE Have a little fun OK Joe ALL caching is an adventure, but he's got a point. Am I going to need shots for this? Quote Link to comment
+medic208 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I'm seriously thinking of doing this one as well... keep me posted! Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 If enough go we could probably get a better air fare. I think you have this backwards. The more people that go on the trip, the less likely that discounted seats will be available. Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 The Mission 4: Southern Bowl by Project APE (GCC67) in Brazil has a maintenance check once a month or my checks stop going to Brazil. This was all set up before adopting the cache, oh how it was to be maintained along with other concerns from Groundspeak including a fee for it being placed with permission in the state rain forest. Never thought there was a need to explain how this all worked out, but guess it was time Remember this is not a cache hunt ya’ll are going on but an ADVENTURE Have a little fun OK Joe Thanks for the info JpGPS. Maybe you can give us a few tips on how you did the trip? Loved your logs on the cache page and have to say that they really piqued my interest in doing this cache. It will be an adventure for sure. I hope to see other sights and caches in Brazil while there. I've always wanted to get to So. America so this is a perfect opportunity. As time gets closer, we can do the logistics re: vaccinations, travel documents, travel arrangements etc. Those who are serious about going should get a passport months before the anticipated trip if you don't already have one. Quote Link to comment
+hydnsek Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 (edited) I wanna go, too! Caching in Brazil, an international APE cache, I'm so there! Seriously, put me on the attendee list. If you can give a general time frame during 2008, I can start some early vacation planning. Such a great idea, thanks for publicizing it! Edited November 2, 2006 by hydnsek Quote Link to comment
+FlyinV Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 If enough go we could probably get a better air fare. Heck, let's charter our own flight! Seriously, please put me on the list of "attendees"! Just RENT the plane and Korey can fly us all down! Quote Link to comment
+Dgwphotos Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I'm planning on the Washington one in the spring. It's closer. Add my name to that list. Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I'm planning on the Washington one in the spring. It's closer. Add my name to that list. Great! I'll start a thread in the NW forums in the early spring about it. That way we won't derail this thread, which is mostly about the Brazil Ape cache. Quote Link to comment
+OB Jets Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 (edited) Dont forget to plan ahead for your visa... Multiple entry visas have validity of 5 years and a duration of stay of 90 days. Multiple entry visas are issued at the discretion of the Brazilian Consulate and can be denied without reason by the Brazilian Consulate. Consular fees are the same for a 5 year multiple entry visa or a 3 month single entry visa. Visa Ob Edited November 3, 2006 by OB Jets Quote Link to comment
+JoGPS Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Visa ( $100.00 ) will be needed but no shots when leaving the good ole US of A The ape cache is located here: Intervales State Park The Inn at the state park is a very cool place to stay and very cheap by our standards two meals and rooms for three people cost me less than $80.00 US total The folks there are so nice Joe Quote Link to comment
Mushtang Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Just in case someone is actually making an official list, put me and my wife on it. We'll want to go too! This sounds like it's going to be a very large group if everyone that says they want to go can actually make it. When an actual date is selected someone should contact the hotel and make sure they'll have enough rooms. Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 If enough go we could probably get a better air fare. Heck, let's charter our own flight! Seriously, please put me on the list of "attendees"! Just RENT the plane and Korey can fly us all down! But then she couldn't party with us. Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 (edited) Dont forget to plan ahead for your visa... Multiple entry visas have validity of 5 years and a duration of stay of 90 days. Multiple entry visas are issued at the discretion of the Brazilian Consulate and can be denied without reason by the Brazilian Consulate. Consular fees are the same for a 5 year multiple entry visa or a 3 month single entry visa. Visa Ob Thanks for the visa info. Looks like we'll need to get visas within 90 days of our trip. Edited November 3, 2006 by Nerves Quote Link to comment
magellan315 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 With a trip planned for 2008 add me to the list of people interested. Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 I'll keep a list of people who want to go. Of course, alot can change in a year so we can do more intense planning next summer. The APE cache will be the pinnacle of the trip (for me anyway) but I'd also like to see some other sights and caches. I know there's at least one cache that hasn't been found and I believe was hidden in 2002. Might be missing but who knows? Also, MinDawg, who lives in CO, has a cache outside of Sao Paulo and that might be worth a trip if it's feasible. If you want to add any travel info or other info about the area please feel free to add it here. Quote Link to comment
magellan315 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Wanted to throw out an idea for getting group rates from travel agencies. If you live anywheres near the East Coast, you will have to get a connecting flight out of Miami. one option would be for people in that region to fly to Miami and then fly out the following day to Brazil. I'm sure a simialr option couldbe figured our for folks closer to the West Coast, like flying out of LA Quote Link to comment
Mushtang Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Dont forget to plan ahead for your visa... Multiple entry visas have validity of 5 years and a duration of stay of 90 days. Multiple entry visas are issued at the discretion of the Brazilian Consulate and can be denied without reason by the Brazilian Consulate. Consular fees are the same for a 5 year multiple entry visa or a 3 month single entry visa. Visa Ob Thanks for the visa info. Looks like we'll need to get visas within 90 days of our trip. It also looks like we'll have to send our passports along with the visa application, and hope it gets returned. Am I reading that right? Quote Link to comment
+sillygirl & jrr Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 This sounds like a great adventure, please put us on the list of potential attendees! Wonder what the best way to get there from Hawaii? Guess we'll need to find out. Quote Link to comment
+OB Jets Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Dont forget to plan ahead for your visa... Multiple entry visas have validity of 5 years and a duration of stay of 90 days. Multiple entry visas are issued at the discretion of the Brazilian Consulate and can be denied without reason by the Brazilian Consulate. Consular fees are the same for a 5 year multiple entry visa or a 3 month single entry visa. Visa Ob Thanks for the visa info. Looks like we'll need to get visas within 90 days of our trip. It also looks like we'll have to send our passports along with the visa application, and hope it gets returned. Am I reading that right? There are several hoops that you will need to jump thru in order to get the visa, one of which is sending in your passport... Ob Quote Link to comment
+WolfTrekker Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I'll keep a list of people who want to go. Of course, alot can change in a year so we can do more intense planning next summer. The APE cache will be the pinnacle of the trip (for me anyway) but I'd also like to see some other sights and caches. I know there's at least one cache that hasn't been found and I believe was hidden in 2002. Might be missing but who knows? Also, MinDawg, who lives in CO, has a cache outside of Sao Paulo and that might be worth a trip if it's feasible. If you want to add any travel info or other info about the area please feel free to add it here. Hmmmmm seeing as I work for a Travel/Insurance/Automotive company, maybe I could look into gettting a special rate. At least for those of us on the West Coast. have to get on that..... Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Hmmmmm...2008 you say. Durn it! Magellan315 told me about this thread. Now I feel the pressure to keep up with my current A.P.E. score of one minus mtn-man's. Quote Link to comment
+hydnsek Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I'll keep a list of people who want to go. Of course, alot can change in a year so we can do more intense planning next summer. The APE cache will be the pinnacle of the trip (for me anyway) but I'd also like to see some other sights and caches. I know there's at least one cache that hasn't been found and I believe was hidden in 2002. Might be missing but who knows? Also, MinDawg, who lives in CO, has a cache outside of Sao Paulo and that might be worth a trip if it's feasible. If you want to add any travel info or other info about the area please feel free to add it here. Hmmmmm seeing as I work for a Travel/Insurance/Automotive company, maybe I could look into gettting a special rate. At least for those of us on the West Coast. have to get on that..... Does it start with three A's? I'm a member on the West Coast, count me in! Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 It looks like you can only mail in your visa application if you live in one of the states listed. Am I reading that right? Quote Link to comment
+WolfTrekker Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 (edited) Edited out brain fart Edited November 4, 2006 by WolfTrekker Quote Link to comment
+WolfTrekker Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I'll keep a list of people who want to go. Of course, alot can change in a year so we can do more intense planning next summer. The APE cache will be the pinnacle of the trip (for me anyway) but I'd also like to see some other sights and caches. I know there's at least one cache that hasn't been found and I believe was hidden in 2002. Might be missing but who knows? Also, MinDawg, who lives in CO, has a cache outside of Sao Paulo and that might be worth a trip if it's feasible. If you want to add any travel info or other info about the area please feel free to add it here. Hmmmmm seeing as I work for a Travel/Insurance/Automotive company, maybe I could look into gettting a special rate. At least for those of us on the West Coast. have to get on that..... Does it start with three A's? I'm a member on the West Coast, count me in! Quote Link to comment
+budd-rdc Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 2008 is a bit too far ahead for me, but this is very interesting. I'll keep my eyes on this thread. Quote Link to comment
+OB Jets Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 It looks like you can only mail in your visa application if you live in one of the states listed. Am I reading that right? Correct. Check HERE to see which Brazilian Consular Jurisdiction you fall under. The first link was for the Embassy in D.C. Ob Quote Link to comment
+Nerves Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 It looks like you can only mail in your visa application if you live in one of the states listed. Am I reading that right? Correct. Check HERE to see which Brazilian Consular Jurisdiction you fall under. The first link was for the Embassy in D.C. Ob Thanks for the clarification. Quote Link to comment
+Airmapper Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Sounds like an awesome trip "adventure!" If it were anytime soon, I wouldn't even consider going. Since we're talking 2008, who knows, by then I may be able. I'll keep an eye open for how this progresses, sounds like to much fun not to want in on. Quote Link to comment
Mushtang Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 It looks like you can only mail in your visa application if you live in one of the states listed. Am I reading that right? Correct. Check HERE to see which Brazilian Consular Jurisdiction you fall under. The first link was for the Embassy in D.C. Ob Thanks for the clarification. It's hard to find, but the Miami site you linked to covers: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands; Bahamas. Those aren't listed on the linked page, but they're listed here. Quote Link to comment
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