Beautiful And Dangerous - Road Too Steep For The Van
We sometimes pay a price for seeing some of the most amazing rare birds and wildlife and stunning scenery. These mountains and the miles and have been wearing and tearing on the van and us. We got to go by Mercedes in one of the world's largest cities, Sao Paulo to try to find a fuel filter and a air conditioning belt on our way to Paraty. After that we make a bad decision and things get intense as we end up on a road that is way too steep.
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Snow and Curt
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You don’t need to apologize for any of your journey. This is YOUR experience and trip. We are just lucky to get to be apart of it! Thank you. Enjoy all you can!
@kimjones1848
10 ай бұрын
Agree 💯 percent
@albertoalmeida3424
10 ай бұрын
The only thing they need to apologize for is not posting videos more often. 😁
@suecbrn
10 ай бұрын
I agree!
@shirleycalcagno6290
10 ай бұрын
@@albertoalmeida3424 I agree too
@orlettacaldwell
10 ай бұрын
Was coming to say the same thing!
Don't apologize! I am 71 and my husband has a lot of medical problems, so no more trips for us probably. It is wonderful to travel vicariously through both of you! Take your time anywhere!
oh my, did people actually complain about that fact that you're too focused on birds? they must not have been following y'all long enough. Thank you for sharing your travels AND the birds.
@SnowAndCurt
10 ай бұрын
Happy you enjoy the birds as much as us!
Never apologize for birds, animals, quite frankly anything! Love following your adventures! They are so full of real people and places.
Sua visão única do Brasil é o que me interessa nos vídeos de vocês. Mantenham sua originalidade e aproveitem muito essa região que é uma das minhas preferidas do Brasil.
No need to apologize Snow. I love everything you’re seeing and exploring. It’s all so beautiful and amazing! Thank you for taking us on your awesome journey. Love you both! ❤️
Absolutely do not change anything. I love traveling with you through the rain forests and the bird habitats. I wait for each episode and am never disappointed. Thank you for sharing!
Don't apologize. Show us everything. Take your time. I am living vicariously through you and Curt. I love the birds, the flora and fauna and everything else that you post.
By far, the best thing about Brazil is the kindness of people everywhere. Makes all difference in the quality of life.
Why would you apologize for bringing beauty to our lives? Yes we might see similar sites, but it’s never boring. Actually seeing similar scenes is refreshing you’re not rushing us through the experience. I love your enthusiasm for the birds and your experiences. That yellow headed wood pecker was amazing. So were the toucans. How special to feed so many wild birds.
Ao lado de Ubatuba temos um ponto turístico muito visitado chamado Ilha Bela. Com certeza irão adorar.
@JohnUsp
10 ай бұрын
Eles Já foram em Ubatuba, talvez mostrem no próximo vídeo.
Don’t apologize!! This is your life and journey and I’m so glad you have invited us along!!! You also play such beautiful music!
@SnowAndCurt
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
The experience wouldn't be complete without there being a problem with the car and having to go to a dealership far from home and not being able to find the part 🤣🤣🤣🤣. But these Mercedez people are really good. Another part of the experience is discovering that talking about food is one of the ways to open doors for communication here in Brazil. And facing São Paulo traffic with a van is not for everyone. Congratulations on completing 90% of the training in just one trip. The countryside of the State of São Paulo also has beautiful and peaceful cities, with plenty of preserved natural life. Cheers!
Can’t imagine anyone complaining about the bird watching. I am not a bird person but the birds are beautiful and this is your journey. So happy to get to go along.
You don't need to apologize at all. It's your trip, you have to do what you guys want to do. We love to see you guys enjoying our country. Stay safe and happy!
As a full-time RVer and a birder for 50 years, yours is my Go To channel...thank you for what you give us every week. ❤
Snow you don't have to apologize for anything you're channel and videos are like watching a National Geographic channel the amazing birds and wildlife you guys have shown is totally incredible so thank you to you and Curt for taking us along on you're journey them birds are absolutely beautiful there presence is very relaxing give them a banana for all of us.
No need to apologize. We choose to watch. If you don’t enjoy the content, with channels. Your vlogs are brilliant. Just keep doing what you are doing. The birds were amazing. WOW. Thank you for taking us along. ❤
@SnowAndCurt
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
Love and appreciate your videos , beautiful birds ! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊
The birds in the last few videos have been exquisite!! I've never seen (and may never see in person) such wondrous beauties. What a treat!😍
Bring on the birds....magical. Love. Hope the brakes are ok.
I've been living in Brasil for 14 years. Nicest people anywhere.
If you had left São Paulo straight to the coast (east) instead of going North, there is a freeway, a big road linking the city to the beaches, that goes down that mountain very smoothly through a bunch of tunnels and bridges which feels like you're driving on the top of the canopies of the trees, very beautiful. It's a modern highway, with multiple lanes very well built and not steep at all because they built it in a way that the descent would be very smooth, and you'd also drive through a lot of nice beach towns along the way once at the bottom of Serra do Mar and start heading north towards Paraty.
@u3u36
10 ай бұрын
They should research more, this road they're going looks very local.
@anafayet2100
10 ай бұрын
I believe they prefer this way more wild. ❤
@anafayet2100
10 ай бұрын
Make sure u don’t stop in these roads for NOTHING! Thives will be in your car in seconds!😢
@Marcelo-Caruccio
10 ай бұрын
eu tentei dizer pra eles isso, mas eles nao leem as mensagens
@edrferraz
10 ай бұрын
@@Marcelo-Caruccio Eles leem sim, porém não tem como ler tudo, eu lembro de ter mandado uma msg para eles alertando-os da mudança na politica de vistos do brasil e eles reponderam a msg. O que dá para ver é que eles tem um estilo mais raiz de curtir os lugares, e é isso que eu acho show no canal deles, se eles tivessem descido pela nova serra da Tamoios teria sido mais tranquilo, mas certamente nao seria o estilo Curt e Snow de curtir a viagem, aparentemente eles pegaram a serra da Rod. Oswaldo Cruz. Só lamentei eles terem perdido o tempo deles vindo aqui para a regiao de planalto e nao encontrar o filtro que precisavam...
I am so impressed with Curt’s skilled driving and very grateful you made it down that mountain safely and in one piece. Very scary regarding the smoking brakes! BUT, I have immensely enjoyed ALL the birds! Sooooo sooooo breautiful each and every one of them! The toucans are some of the most gorgeous birds in the world! The colors of the others are so vibrant! Green, blues, reds! Just fabulous! I teach young children by the continent in my Montessori classroom and our two favorite birds for South America are the toucan and the flamingo! You have broadened my horizons for South America in all that you have shared with us on this journey! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Curt and Snow! You have made us all so thrilled to be a part of your travels! We always look forward to our time with Curt and Snow, Vanna and G! Glad you both and kitties are safe! As always, Blessings, Jojo
❤❤❤❤ Oh, my goodness, how beautiful don't ever apologize. For bringing us to such beautiful places. Those birds are beautiful in nature and not in a cage aren't they? 😂 I am not sure who enjoyed your video more. Me or my cat, he was so engrossed in those birds..lol His name is buddy, he is totally black. He said on the edge of the couch and stares at TV for the longest tight curvy roads. We also think it's going to be down in elevation His name is buddy, he is totally black. He sat on the edge of the couch and stares !!!❤
@SnowAndCurt
10 ай бұрын
You should see Vanna when we are trying to edit the bird videos!! She is all over our laps! LOL --- tell Buddy we say HI!
Loved seeing all those beautiful birds. I would of loved being there and feeding them bananas as they sit on my hand (or head). Thanks you for really showing the birds, it was so enjoyable and peaceful to watch.
This gal LOVES LOVES LOVES the birds. I will never see it like you are. Thank you!❤
Love , Love , Love,, this video. Had me on the edge while you were driving downhill. I’ve driven on so many roads in Brazil but this was the most intense. Kudos , badge of honor to you both;) Enjoy 🌺🌺🌺
Thank you for exploring the Atlantic forests and all the birds. I love your videos and I love being able to journey with you both. Please don't feel a need to apologize. If others don't appreciate it, they are welcomed to skip it and watch later.😊
I have to pop in and tell you that I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of your vlogs on this journey through the Atlantic forest and seeing those amazing birds has just been an absolute gift as I will never have the opportunity to see them for myself. Please never apologise for anything! You are giving us a trip of a lifetime. The experience you had with the toucans and the other birds who were eating the bananas from your hands was something else. Oh my gosh! That trip down the mountain was something else 😮 I am so thankful you made it down safely. Take care and will be looking out for the next episode. 🇿🇦❤️
Actually Snow I love your vids they are beautiful and educational too. I could watch these everyday if that was possible. But I understand the time and work it takes to produce you vids. Never apologize what you and Curt are doing showing the world how precious and important it is to save these areas and its inhabitants. Thank you for all you do, I would never get to see Brazil and the rain forests if it wasn't for you two. ❤❤
@albertoalmeida3424
10 ай бұрын
True. They should post videos three times a week: - yesterday, today and tomorrow. 😛
@constancegarcia7834
10 ай бұрын
@@albertoalmeida3424 would be nice but it takes hours to get them ready to upload on you tube. That is time away from filming plus factor in driving time and sleeping and they need some "personal time too". That's very important in a relationship
Love the birds - thanks for showing us x
Wow wow wow …those birds are so beautiful. It was great to see the close up of the banana eating sessions. Keep doing the videos you want, I love them all. The good, the bad, and the very challenging are all excellent to experience. ❤❤❤
It’s ok Snow..I get what your saying, and no apology is needed for me. The differences of the birds are fantasying. Thank you both for letting us be apart of your great journey. I know I’ll never see anything like this in my life time. The things y’all get to see is so..neat to me and I’m sure to others. And to have a bird sit on your hand, oh my..and the parrots. Pretty cool. Keep enjoying your journey.
Thank you for sharing the wonderful landscape and birds with us! Brave Snow feeding that giant beak! :-)
How cool is this trip, man. This steep road you took is the famous Serra de Ubatuba. For those who are not used to it, it is really dangerous. Ubatuba is SENSATIONAL, it has more than 70 beaches, one more beautiful than the other. I saw that they are going to Paraty, a historic city, a beautiful place too. Have a good trip, I hope you enjoy it a lot. Big hug.
I love the area that you're in right now. You're so lucky to experience the beautiful jungle and the birds are amazing. I love it! They love you those birds.❤🦜🌿
What a special bird feeding!!! Wow! It must have felt amazing to have them land on you!
Please , please, please do not apologize. I am loving the trip and LOVING the birds. Good jog.
Hey Kurt and Snow! I'm a Brazilian American from Saint Augustine, Florida. I'm watching your video from here Ubatuba on our way to Rio, as my son and I are here in Brazil for a week. We're flying back this Saturday. Let me know if you need some new break pads to be sent to you from the US, I can find a way to help you with that. The next time you drive on a road like that, and you will from here to Rio, you have to use a lower gear of your transmitting. Shift it down to 2 or even 1 so that way you won't put all the load on the breaks. Great luck to you, and be safe my friends!
I loved the birds at the beginning of the video.
Do not ever apologize for your journey. EVER !!! Ya'll do your journey and I appreciate you taking me along with you. I really enjoy the "slow down". It is hard to get a grip on an area when you "fly" through there and only show one place and one restaurant, etc. I enjoy the more in depth adventure. One reason I want to travel one day, and travel on my own terms, is take my time. Enjoy each little area. NOT RUSH. WE have rushed our whole lives.....it is time to slow down and enjoy our lives, right? I have never been a bird kinda person, but I would totally GEEK out over these birds. Such a cool experience.
So beautiful with all the wonderful birds. Thanks so much.
Snow an Curt Absolutely Loved every second of this Video. What an Amazing Adventure this Video was to me the Heart Beat of your Journey. The Birds an the interaction you guys have... Beautiful... Your Videos are by far the BEST of the BEST of any other Utube Videos out there you bring it all to the viewers. Never Apologize for your content it's your Journey an we All Love you guys for that you keep it real an how Amazing it that. Thank you for bringing the Love of Brazil to the World to see an So Enjoy.. 🌿💕👍💕🌿 I have Fallen in LOVE with Brazil from your watching your Videos Oh how I would Love to Visit it's Magical..
No need to apologize. This is your alls channel for one. Secondly you all are kind enough to take us along for the ride. Whatever you all film, I’m pretty sure the majority of us will always watch.
Aww snow & Curt lovely to see the difference species of bird they r so beautiful thank you for taking use along with you ❤️
I dreamt about a parakeet a few nights ago. Odd. I don't think I would ever see the beautiful birds if not for your videos. I can't travel. I appreciate all nature. Brazil would be one of my first destinations if I could travel. I love the people.
❤ Bird Videos All of South America has been amazing for birds.
I so love your videos and seeing beautiful birds in natural habitat is fabulous, could watch them all day. Thank you so much
I like your videos, SPECIALY because you SEE the places and slowly we can travel with you. Showing the REAL travel. Please dont rush
Idk why anyone would complain. It's where you are and what you're doing. If they don't like it, they can watch something else. I'm jealous lol I'll never get to leave the US and I'll probably not even get to travel much in the US, so the only way I'll get to see these places and different things is on videos. I love the videos, don't pay attention to anyone complaining. It's your life, your travel and experiences, enjoy it while you can and do what you love.
I am LOVING the region you are exploring. Do not apologize! ♥️🦜
I love seeing all the beautifully colored birds!
Thank you for taking us along. This is a disappearing world that we all must fight to save. This may well be the only way I will ever see it. Gorgeous. Mother earth is magical.
Wow Wow Wow another great video. After seeing these last two videos I do not know how you could ever want to go any further. The wildlife, the forests, the beaches, the people, the foods, the economy. I would love to stay in Brazil forever.
I'm here for the birds, kitties and your travels.
Thank you! Thank you so much for the special video of such gorgeous birds!! ❤. Loved it! You are my favorite KZread channel 🤗😊
@SnowAndCurt
10 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
Wow, the gorgeous birds and forests, it would be so hard to leave that behind. And that mountain trip back down, I got anxiety from watching that decent! Thank you again for capturing your amazing journey and sharing.
Coming down that mountain was seriously scary. My family use to travel on a curvy, steep mountain road that was only a few miles long but I still have dreams about it. The birds in this vlog were awesome!
Not sure if you did this, but it's important to engine brake when going down mountains. Use a lower gear all the way down. The engine helps to slow down the vehicle, preventing the brakes from overheating
Good morning Snow and Curt, Wow, loving all the amazing nature shots. Please, never apologize for spending your time enjoying what you guys love. We are lucky to be brought along on your epic journey, and I'm so happy you did! Sorry that road fried your brakes, that sucks. I hope you are able to get them replaced easily and cheaply 🤞 Safe travels, 🤗🇨🇦
No need to apologize. I, for one am enjoying your travels. Those beautiful birds! And such nice people at the Mercedes dealership. Hope your brakes don't take too much repair. I so look forward to your videos! 😊❤
Thank you for posting, I really enjoyed seeing all the beautiful birds .
I am not a bird lover and I say KEEP THEM COMING. I follow your travel just to see y'alls (do you pluralize y'all), day in your travel life, and if that includes extended time in one area and lots of bird, giddy-up!. So, no apology needed.
Your trip is amazing and we're thrilled you're taking us with you by providing videos at all. Of course there will be several back to back of the places you stay longer. That's just expected. Do not feel the need to apologize for giving us this wonderful adventure in any way you choose. The birds are absolutely gorgeous. How fun that they kept landing on you! And that gas station restaurant and market was like nothing I've ever seen before in my life. They'd put 7-11 out of business if they opened in the States. Thank goodness you made it down that mountain safely. That looked scary. Thanks for another great episode.
So incredible! Those toucans ❤️!!
People need to stop being back seat drivers. This is your journey, we are just passengers getting to see things many of us will never get to see. I love every minute of your travels. The sights, the sounds, the flora, the rarely seen animals and birds. Many just look down as they go through life, but you have helped us to stop and look up to see the hidden beauty in the trees, the mountains and the sky as well. Keep doing what is good for you both (and your 2 precious fur babies). We will be right there with you watching all the wonders you share with us. Happy travels and stay safe.
No apology needed as far as I’m concerned, love seeing the birds. The yellow crowned bird is a Mahratta woodpecker. Very cool, thanks for sharing and hand feeding the birds, so amazing. Cheers.
0:25 FYI. The Atlantic Forest is very beautiful and quite unique indeed. But there's a very similar forest type (vegetation wise) in New Zealand. By watching your videos, I'm very happy to see you had so many good experiences while visiting the southern part of Brazil. It's a bit unfortunately that you got the rainy season while visiting my state (Rio Grande do Sul), because the Taim Ecological Station would be a truly wonderful place for bird spotting in the right season (lots of migratory type of birds there).
For me you don't need to apologize for what you have chosen to share with us. It's not often but if I'm not interested I won't watch long. Myself I love the birds. Just beautiful!! And your right the forest is getting smaller sadly. I was very happy to enjoy every minute of the adventure.❤❤ until next time. Bless you guys. May He keep you safe.
I truly hope you keep showing these videos because I'm not a "bird watcher", but I'm an ALL species lover and love researching all the information you share that I may not know about, or have not heard of. Between the beauty, your music, and all the beautiful people you share with us, 8 can assure you, no need for apologies!!!
100% no apology needed. Love your channel, no episode disappoints.
Brazil is the place to have amazing food. I love America and the food, but the Brazilian food is just another level! That is what I miss the most!
The musics on the video were so soft and delicate, like the birds
Love, love, love seeing everything you two show us! Birds, animals, jungles, waterfalls, even long and winding roads. Thanks for it all. 😊
No need to apologize for anything. I get so into ur videos that I am 😢 when they are over.
This is your trip Snow and Curt and I am happy to travel with you via your channel. God bless and keep your and your kitties as you show us your world! 😊😊😊
Hi guys , please don’t feel bad about the videos !! I 😊 literally travel with you. I enjoy so much nature . I can’t do this , so happy I found someone that can do it for me . Enjoy life while you can . I have the money to travel but I am tight up with responsibilities. Snow and Curt keep up the amazing work !! 💕🙏🤗 Love you guys
Dont stop doing this I'm sure I am not alone in saying you have widened my world with your videos this is the only way I could get to see it thank you
Good evening snow and curt. Congratulations for the nice and beatiful videos. Enjoy our "mata atlântica" and the beautiful coast of ubatuba and paraty...many, many beautiful wild beachs...and paraty a historical city and is wondeffull island...enjoy this particular place of brazil...I am your fan since you enter for the first time in our country...have a nice trip!
Primeira, que bom.. A Mata Atlantica e´muito bonita, ja morei dentro da floresta e sinto tanta falta. Bom passeio.
We love ALL your bird videos!! So cool!! 😸💞😻💞💗👍🏻👍🏻
Wow!! What beufiful birds... great video🎉🎉🎉
❤❤❤ BIRDS 🐦🐦🐦. So glad that you had the experience of them close up!
Snow you don't nto apologize for anything you an Kurt are nice enough to take us along bless us with all the hiccups an beautiful amazing landscape and animals something we would never getaway chance to see So thank you with all my heart ♥ for sharing With love an up most respect from Grants Pass Oregon 🇺🇸
Wow! That woodpecker was incredible 🦜
This was a truly special video! I loved seeing all the birds, especially the toucans and that wonderful wood pecker. The buffet at the gas station was incredible. And that road! Yikes! You certainly don’t need to apologize for “too many birds”. It’s your adventure and I feel so grateful that you are sharing it with all of us! Good luck with getting your brakes taken care of. Safe journey ahead!
Ohh... There's the TAMOIOS road that is so much better to acess this region. But I'm glad you've arrived safely.
😂 the cats face right before arrival. Poor thing looked concerned. ❤❤
I'm not a bird watcher, but I'll certainly watch You watch birds!
You DO NOT need to apologize for anything!! This is your journey, your adventures, and your channel. You two are very inspiring to this *newbie* vanlife person. If those aren't liking it. They can go watch someone else. I have emailed you two privately about it. You two ARE AWESOME!!! ~ Shels L Pixi Let's Talk About The Music.
I thought I saw a flame coming from that wheel,I hope the brake was ok ! The green of those little birds was almost fluorescent,i do not believe that color could be achieved in captivity . Beautiful trip,never apologize for taking your time,we are just lucky to tag along.
Fantastic birds!
@SnowAndCurt
10 ай бұрын
They are!
Those birds feeding from your hand, how cool!!! Great video!
I love birds! Please continue
No need to apologize, ever! We are lucky that you two work so hard in sharing these places through your lenders and eyes. Places I will never ever be able to see. Take care and keep up the great job and enjoy! Goldie in Jacksonville Florida
Wow!!! What an adventure!!! Who could get tired of those beauties? How special that you got to actually sit and have the birds feeding from your hands!!! Just beautiful!!! Was glad that you were taken care of at the Mercedes dealership! And cool hats were a plus! I would have loved to have eaten at that buffet! Wow, never seen anything like that here! Wow! Now that mountain road descent was tough! Bet that was a headache maker. Hope the brakes are ok 🙏. And Gee Money posing on the rock at the end was priceless!❤ That was a really packed full adventure! Thank you!!
7:31 😂how cool!! I’ve sat for hours with a feeder just to get hummingbirds to come close! Such cool birds, I loved the variety of toucans!! By the way, I love the videos when you stay in place for a while because it really shows us viewers more of the area instead of just passing through no apologies needed here!! Cheers guys😊
I could study the possibility of changing the box where the air filter is located to make it compatible with air filters in Brazil.
@ericreed4535
10 ай бұрын
Fuel filter, not the air filter.
Bird lover here! And don't ya just love hearing that voice"you have arrived!"