Driving from Neuchatel to ZURICH - MIAMI ( 5 hour layover to visit with friends ) - RIO (3 hour layover ) - FORTALEZA.

Total 35.5 long hours.

A shower and a beverage in the Admirals' Club in Miami was helpful.

Arriving in 30C heat & 76% humidity FORTALEZA, I almost jumped in the pool, clothes, luggage, and all, rather than head upstairs to our condo. ( Rimowa might not have appreciated a wet luggage case claim as valid, so I showered, took a nap, and THEN swam for one hour, leaving the case out of the pool ).