Rio
South America adventure continues.
28.03.2015 - 31.03.2015 85 °F
Santa Teresa
Rio
Pano of Rio
Painter
Sand castle
Overlooking Rio
Awesome view!
Rio
Coconut water
Old part of Rio
The beach
Spring Break couldn't come soon enough! A busy week before with conferences, report cards, performances, and the normal life stuff!Melissa, Kelly and I headed out for Brazil on Saturday morning. Made it to Sao Paulo where we headed to our first nights stay. Apparently we didn't read the fine print where it said we stayed with other people in an apartment. Interesting experience. But it worked out. Only had time to eat dinner at a yummy Japanese restaurant, and the next morning spend s little time walking to the nearby cathedral. My memories on Sao Paulo will be of the huge amount of homeless people.
Sunday we headed to Rio. Our living arrangements are in Copacabana, 1/2 block from a beautiful beach! Nearby is a lot of shopping, restaurants, and anything else you might need. We have a very small apartment, but it's complete with a kitchen, bathroom, living room and even a washer dryer. Something I haven't seen in 3 months.
We spent most the day Monday on the beach. So many interesting things to see. People watching tops it all. I have a nice conservative swimming suit, but there are so many different types, and even some without a suit! Sellers everywhere with all types of things to buy. And more homeless.
The waves were pretty rough, but it was fun to get in and swim a little. Small sunburn. Lots of exercise walking the beach. Love that part.
Today we took a cab over to an old part of the city, Santa Teresa. It's streets were cobblestone and small. Beautiful old buildings and awesome views. A "free" guide took us on a 2 hour walking tour. We tipped him. We had some lunch, sandwiches, chicken and steak. Walked more and found the history museum. Took a bus back home and collapsed from exhaustion.
A couple of sad things were when we were waking I had a water bottle that was 1/4 full and this teenaged boy asked for it. I thought it was strange, but I gave it to him and he drank it up. And last night at a sidewalk cafe the waitress was cleaning off the table and a homeless women came up and asked for all the leftover table scraps from the last diners. So sad.
I'm so blessed to be able to experience traveling. Following in my parents footsteps.
Hi Diane!
I'm so happy that you are able to have fun and travel the world. Tell me about what's happening in your teaching experience and what your long range plans are. Things are the same here. I have a super class this year and hope they do well on their testing. I had a new granddaughter born Mar. 29, so I have spent my spring break with them. Be safe and hope to hear from you.
Love, Susan
by Susan LeBaron