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Brazil on the Rise Beyond aColonial Heritage

Apr i l 10 to 19, 2012

Today, Brazil – land of the bossa nova,

toucans, Carnival and legendary beaches — is

an extraordinary and colorful mix of historic and

contemporary. Stanford professor Herbert Klein,

an expert on Brazil, will lead the way for us as we

explore Brazil’s roots: the 17th-century colonial town

of Salvador and the rarely visited 18th-century gold

rush town of Ouro Preto, located in the mineral rich

state of Minas Gerais. Then, we’ll spend several

glorious days taking in the energy and excitement

of cosmopolitan Rio de Janeiro. Join us as we visit

both hidden and world-famous corners of this

up-and-coming country.

BRE T T S. THOMPSON, ’83, D IRECTOR, STANFORD TR AVEL /STUDY

HighlightsE X P E R I E N C E Brazilian dance, both at live per-formances and in dance classes where we kick up our own heels.

C O N T R A S T the “wow” and “now” of Rio with the little-changed colonial towns of Salvador and Ouro Preto.

E X T E N D the adventure on an optional trip to Iguassu Falls, which tumble 250 feet over a 1.7-mile-long horse- shoe-shaped cliff.

COPACABANA BEACH, RIO dE JANEIRO

COVER: COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE IN SALVADOR

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 & 11U.S. / SALVAdOR, BRAZIL

Depart the U.S. on overnight flights, arriving on Wednesday in Salvador. Transfer to our hotel in the city’s historic district and enjoy a walking tour of the area this afternoon. Examine the stunning gold-gilt interior of the baroque Church of São Francisco and the Afro-Brazilian Museum. Gather for a welcome reception and dinner at a local restaurant.VILLA BAHIA HOTEL (4/11: D)

THURSDAY, APRIL 12SALVAdOR

This morning, explore a local market to learn about regional fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants. From here, participate in a Bahian cooking class and enjoy our delicious dishes for lunch. Spend the afternoon exploring Salvador independently. Later this evening be dazzled by the Balé Folclórico da Bahia, the only professional folk dance company in Brazil and one of the most respected dance troupes in the world. Watch

demonstrations of dances including the maculelê, capoeira and samba de roda. VILLA BAHIA HOTEL (B,L)

FRIDAY, APRIL 13SALVAdOR

Begin the day with a percussion lesson and learn about the music of Salvador. For lunch, sample Brazilian barbeque at a local restaurant, then spend the afternoon exploring this festive, friendly city, the first colonial capital of Brazil. Visit the Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim, important to both Catholics and those who practice the traditional Candomblé religion, and learn about the African influence on religions in the state of Bahia. Next, visit the Modern Art Museum, located on the grounds of a former 17th-century sugar mill and home to works from some of Brazil’s most famous artists. Participate in a Brazilian dance class with local professionals before dinner on our own.VILLA BAHIA HOTEL (B,L)

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 SALVAdOR / BELO HORIZONTE / CONGONHAS / OURO PRETO

Rise early and transfer to the

airport for a domestic flight to Belo Horizonte. On our drive to Ouro Preto (“Black Gold”), visit Congonhas, a historical Brazilian city known for the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Built in the second half of the 18th century, the site consists of a church with an outdoor stairway and terrace decorated with soapstone statues of the prophets. These statues were created by Aleijadinho (“the Little Cripple”), considered one of the best baroque-style sculptors of the Americas, who completed the sculptures with his chisel and a hammer tied to his leprosy-ridden, fingerless hands. Arrive in Ouro Preto, another UNESCO World Heritage site and the

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center of Brazil’s gold rush in

the 18th century. Enjoy dinner on our own at one of the many traditional restaurants in town. HOTEL SOLAR DO ROSáRIO (B,L)

SUNDAY, APRIL 15OURO PRETO / MARIANA

Spend the day exploring Ouro Preto and Mariana, two important cities during the gold rush of Brazil. Ouro Preto contains well-preserved baroque architecture. Visit the historical churches of São Francisco de Assisi and Nossa Senhora do Pilar, and walk along picturesque streets lined with colonial houses that date back to the beginning of the 18th century. Stop for lunch to taste the delicious regional cuisine. HOTEL SOLAR DO ROSáRIO (B,L)

MONDAY, APRIL 16OURO PRETO / BELO HORIZONTE / RIO dE JANEIRO

After breakfast, drive to Belo Horizonte and take a short flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel overlooking Copacabana Beach. Brazil’s capital until 1960, Rio is set among jagged coastal hills lined with the legendary beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. The remainder of the day is

at leisure for independent explorations. COPACABANA PALACE HOTEL (B)

TUESDAY, APRIL 17RIO dE JANEIRO

Explore the beautiful Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, home to over 6,500 plant species. This afternoon, go on an excursion to visit a Brazilian non-government organization (NGO) in a local community. Gather for a farewell cocktail reception and dinner at a restaurant in the charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa, famous for its restaurants, arts and local culture. After dinner, hit the town for an optional evening of dancing to live samba music. COPACABANA PALACE HOTEL (B,D)

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, APRIL 18 & 19RIO dE JANEIRO / U.S.

After breakfast, board a cogwheel train and ascend Corcovado Mountain to the base of the iconic “Christ the Redeemer” statue. From this magnificent perch, take in a 360-degree view of Rio. Transfer to the airport this afternoon for late-night flights home, arriving back in the U.S. the next day. (B)

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Optional Post-trip ExtensionIguassu FallsAPRIL 18 TO 21, 2012

Marvel at one of the most spectacular sights in South America — Iguassu Falls. The panorama of cascades overwhelms the sounds of the surrounding jungle, one of the world’s most threatened biomes and home to approximately 20,000 species of plants and thousands of wildlife species. Experience the grandeur of the falls from all angles as we make our way to the best viewpoints on both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides of the canyon. A detailed itinerary with cost information will be sent to confirmed participants.

D a t e sApril 10 to 19, 2012 (10 days)

s i z eLimited to 30 participants

c o s t *$6,995 per person, double occupancy$8,795 per person, single occupancy*Association nonmembers add $200 per person

i N c L U D e D7 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners Welcome and farewell receptions Bottled water on excursions Gratuities to porters, guides and drivers for all group activities Visa fees All tours as described in the itinerary Internal plane flights in Brazil Transfers

and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program

N o t i N c L U D e DInternational and U.S. domestic airfare Passport fees Immunization costs Meals

and beverages other than those specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage

insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as email, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services

W h a t t o e x p e c tWe consider this program to be mildly active. Daily tours are busy, involving one to three miles of walking on city streets, which are, in some cases, uneven or cobblestoned. Some guided tours require the ability to climb up and down several flights of stairs and stand in one place for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Stairs may not have handrails and elevators may be limited or unavailable. Our busy days are complemented with several afternoons at leisure and meals on our own. Participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program.

a i r a r r a N g e m e N t sInternational and U.S. domestic airfare is not included in the program cost. Round-trip, economy-class airfare on American Airlines from San Francisco to Salvador, Brazil, with return from Rio de Janeiro is approximately $1,700 as of July 2011 and is subject to change without notice. Information on recommended flight itineraries will be sent to confirmed participants.

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Deposit & Final paymentA $1,000-per-person deposit is required to hold space for Brazil on the Rise. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure.

cancellations & refundsDeposits and any payments are fully refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. We recommend trip-cancellation insurance; applications will be sent to you.

insuranceStanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. We strongly recom-mend that you subscribe to optional baggage and trip-cancellation insurance. A brochure offering such insurance will be mailed with your confirmation about one week after we receive your deposit. The product offered in this brochure includes a special Waiver of Pre-Existing Conditions and coverage for Financial Insolvency and Terrorist

Acts if you postmark your insurance payment within 15 days of the date listed on the confirmation letter.

eligibilityWe encourage membership in the Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $200 more than the members’ price. Parents and their children under 21 may travel on one membership. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

responsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motorcoach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control.

All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in July 2011 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

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HERBERT S. KLEIN is a professor of history at Stanford, specializing in Latin American history. In addition to having taught history at Columbia University for 35 years, he has also taught full terms at several universities in South America, including Universidade de São Paulo, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais and Universidade Federal de Paraná in Brazil. Professor Klein’s current focus is 20th-century social change in Latin America and the U.S. He has authored many books on Latin America and on comparative themes in social and economic history. His recent books about Brazil include Slavery in Brazil (2011), Brazil Since 1980 (2003) and Social Change in Brazil, 1945–1985, the Incomplete Transformation (1998). During our program, Professor Klein will lecture on the history, economy and society of Brazil.

Professor of history, Stanford University Director, Center for Latin American Studies, Stanford University Fellow, Hoover Institution Has been a Guggenheim fellow, a Woodrow Wilson fellow, a Fulbright lecturer several times and a postdoctoral fellow at Yale and Oxford BA, MA and PhD, University of Chicago

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“What a wonderful way to continue the education we started long ago.”Cynthia Swain Stafford, ’62 Stanford traveler

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