There's really not much to say as the pictures speak for themselves but I will add that it was a very rainy day with cloud coming in and moving away at speed which lent a fabulous mood to the views. Setting off to the first level. About to head for the top Glancing back thinking … Continue reading Sugarloaf Aerials (Rio left overs)
So we checked out of Fortaleza and, due to a friend's sense of adventure (and slight fear of flying), we headed for the rodoviaria (bus station) for a night bus to Recife. A mere 13.5 hours distant. These old bones aren't made for that kind of sitting so we'd opted for the leito (sleeper) service … Continue reading Buses, a Deluge and Muller Lite (Germany v USA – Game 5)
Our lowest key game in terms of football expectations, perhaps unfairly, but there's anyways something to be seen at the world cup. But first lunch. A local restaurant just across from the ground, friendly and well at up for local events judging by the great menu, though I did skip the hot drinks. The order … Continue reading Greek Bailout and Grace Jones (Greece vs Ivory Coast – Game 4)
Just in case the game is a snooze fest, bring a book and a phone to cover all your bases. Definitely a lady with a plan who likes to stay occupied. Greece vs Ivory Coast if you're asking. Tchau
Who needs the fancy dan goal line tech when a compact camera from 70 yards away at the wrong angle clearly does the business? He shoots, he scores (him and me). Greece's, at the death, winning penalty against Ivory Coast (Tuesday, June 24th).
Ghana's nickname is the black stars, as you can see on the side of their team bus here. On going out for a morning constitutional yesterday we noticed the Ghanaian team bus just a few streets over from our hotel. Not five minutes later the team walked past on there morning walk too. They were … Continue reading The Black Stars (Germany v Ghana – game 3)
A brief backtrack to note that we arrived in Fortaleza late Friday night... To wake up to these views from our hotel. Note that the pool doesn't belong to the hotel, ours is on the roof! Balcony view. And this is from the roof top area... A walk round the bay today led to a … Continue reading Fortaleza Feel
I didn't have time to post this before so a quick note on game two of our football watching extravaganzas. This was our second trip to the Maracana and no less exciting for it. A tube train across town that at every station gathered more fans till we were full to bursting. To all intents … Continue reading Espana vs Chile (flashback to game 2 of the tour)
We spent yesterday traveling to Fortaleza so here's a flashback to Rio. We managed a quick trip to the well known churrascaria restaurant Porcão (pronounced as per the title and pretty apt). A little large and impersonal but great quality. Their logo... at odds with my title I know... I'm no foodie or great reviewer … Continue reading Poor Cow
Took a trip up Sugarloaf mountain today, our first rainy day of the trip adding to the mystical look. Having seen Christ the Redeemer, up close the day before and how large and high it is, this view and sequence tries to provide some perspective. More Sugarloaf soon but we're flying today so tchau for … Continue reading Redemption Progression
Travel, Turmoil & Tom Foolery 