Tag Archives: Brazil
Monday Morning Blues – Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
I bought myself a dvd drive and software for my Apple Mac for Christmas and have been busy creating dvds using my photos & videos with an appropriate soundtrack. One of my first efforts was from our 2018 trip to South America, which featured the photo below from one of Rio’s iconic beaches.
Monday Morning Blues – Rio–Niterói Bridge In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
The Rio–Niterói Bridge in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At over 13 km long it’s the second longest in South America
My Iconic Travel Moments – 2011 to 2019 (#3) Iguaçu/Iguazú Falls in Brazil/Argentina
Number 3 – Iguaçu/Iguazú Falls, Brazil & Argentina Iguazu Falls straddle a border between South America’s two largest nations and consists of the widest set of falls in the world. Having flown in from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú, we stayed on the Argentinian side of the great divide, but were first to visit the […]
A-Z April Challenge – S Is For Sugarloaf Mountain In Rio De Janeiro
Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil The current plight of the Brazilian people due to Covid is saddening but not surprising considering the flavellas and shanty towns that we witnessed in and around Rio. Whilst the privileged locals live within their gated complexes and tourists flock to the beaches, gardens & mountains, many millions live […]
A-Z April Challenge – I is for Ipanema and Copacabana Beaches, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Ipanema Beach, Rio
Friday Photo – Brazilian Fauna in Rio de Janeiro
This fine specimen was pictured at Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro in November 2018.
My Iconic Travel Moments Part 3 – 2011 to 2019 (#3) Brazil/Argentina
Number 3 – Iguaçu/Iguazú Falls, Brazil & Argentina Iguazu Falls straddle a border between South America’s two largest nations and consist of the widest set of falls in the world. Having flown in from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú, we stayed on the Argentinian side of the great divide, but were first to visit the […]
My Iconic Travel Moments Part 2 – 2011 to 2019 (10 to 6)
Number 10 – Train Trip from Sevastopol to Lviv, Ukraine 2011 This remains as my longest train ride to date. 27-hours with one change of trains at Simferopol. The journey started in the Crimea, the disputed region that has now been annexed to Russia. It was a wonderful trip from south to north travelling in […]
Sunday Photo – Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
I took this shot from the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain as the sun was setting.
