The biggest surprise about Sugarloaf mountain for me was the small rainforest tucked round the back of it. Wildlife, though I know not what. Bamboo, which surprised me, my ignorance showing there. Greenery and verdant growth wherever you looked. Interspersed with flowers blooming And beaten by the heavy rain A delightful surprise on top of … Continue reading Sugarloaf Rainforest (Rio left overs)
Murals have been fairly common on our travels so here's a sample from Rio that we came across along the way... Marcelo, Brazil's number 6 Whole side of a block of flats Brazil to win, leaving Messi crying in the corner Our innocent bystander Samba man Copacabana bikini babe, surreal twist with the arm somewhat … Continue reading Murals (Rio left overs)
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)
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
An early start to beat the queue. We made another effort to see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. And persistence paid off though the cloud cover kept us from seeing the views. Still spectacular. Looming out the cloud as I gasped my way up the final steps. And then I thought we'd have the … Continue reading Redemption
After an aborted attempt to see Christ the Redeemer, due to ticketing issues and there being a shorter day (Brazil were playing later), the day changed direction to a more relaxed focus. A trip to Copacabana beach was mooted and approved. Partly for beach activities (a one in a life time opportunity albeit likely to … Continue reading Beach Scene
By which I mean we only watched two games of football but took them in while doing some tourista activities. Morning saw us wandering from the Lapa area to the Santa Theresa neighbourhood via the Escaderia Selaron. A fantastic piece of artwork that was created and updated for 20 years by Jorge Selaron. It ultimately … Continue reading Day off
Travel, Turmoil & Tom Foolery 