The Wombat in Brazil

Oh, how The Wombat was looking forward to visiting Brazil! Cocktails, women in bikinis, beaches and sunshine.

The reality of his visit to São Paulo was a little bit different. He saw some palm trees, but he got stuck in one while checking for coconuts...


And then he somehow ended up in a big bird of paradise plant.



He didn't get to a beach, but he did get to sit on a sun lounger by his hotel pool.



And the views from his hotel were impressive. (The flag proves he was actually in Brazil!)



Plus, he sampled rather a lot of the local food... especially at Fogo de Chão.

Keeping The Wombat entertained

What does The Wombat do when he's stuck in an airport with ages to wait?

He has a beer.


And then he samples his companion's margarita...


Hopefully he wasn't too drunk to be allowed on to the flight!

Portland Bites (but so does The Wombat)

The Wombat had a great time at Bite of Oregon festival in Portland. He got to listen to some blues music.
 

He got to try out some local cucumbers...



And later on, he went to a local bar wearing his festival wristband as a fancy head-dress. Best not to ask, probably.
 

Taking The Wombat to the ballgame

While in Seattle, The Wombat went to watch a baseball game at the Safeco field - the Seattle Mariners v the Oakland A's.


He cheered on both teams pretty indiscriminately (after all, what does a Wombat know about baseball?) The Mariners won, anyway!


Edited: I got the away team wrong (originally put the LA Angels). Well, I did say The Wombat knows nothing about baseball...

The Wombat does Seattle

The Wombat was supposed to be visiting the scenic parts of Seattle. However, all the caffeine he consumed at a genuine Seattle Starbucks addled his little brain a bit.


Which meant that the highlights of his visit included the Giant Shoe Museum at Pike Place Market...


He also found this interesting book at the market.


Eventually, the caffeine wore off, and he fell soundly asleep on this very tasteful bedspread in his hotel.