Iguazu Falls

The beginning . . .

Breakfast at the Tetris Container hostel

I will get back to my Rio photos shortly, but wanted to share the breakfast at my Tetris Container hostel

Santa Teresa

Rio has many neighbourhoods. I stayed in Ipanema my first few days, I also have bookings in Copacabana and Flamengo.

This is Santa Teresa a residential neighbourhood best know for the miles of tramways.

No lines -

In the summer the line can be 2 hours long.

Olympic Countdown

6:35 am Vancouver Time April 18th

Copacabana city streets

For Geoffrey

Every grocery store takes pride in their cheese selection.  

Rocinha Favela Tour

There are between 800 and 1000 communities in the favela style. They do not adhere to government rules. No building regulations. 1.2 to 2 million of Rios 6 million people live in Favelas.

Rocinha is the largest.

Swimming in the ocean

Sunday AM

Swimming in the ocean is an acquired skill. Unfortunately you can forget that skill. I got rolled by my first 3 waves - all at once. Then I remembered (like riding a bike) and spent a happy hour bobbing in the waves. 

The beach. . .

Walk to the beach