Category Archives: Brazil

Today was to be a day of action at the Iguazu Falls and it was. Leonardo collected us at 0900hrs and we were off.  Firstly a helicopter flight over the Fall’s; it was Christine’s first flight in one so a … Continue reading →

After an un-godly start; would you believe it was still dark when we got up, I have only seen dark at night, not in the morning!!!! We arrived at the airport and naturally caused havoc; didn’t know where to go, … Continue reading →

Oh dear, our last full day.  We have thoroughly enjoyed our few days here in Rio, great vibrant atmosphere though most probably a young people’s city, still we did what we came to do less the Carnival.  Perhaps we will … Continue reading →

A slow start to the morning, breakfast as usual then some decisions to make, where should we go. Swimming off Copacabana sounded good but then Christine suggested the Botanical Gardens; so the Botanical Gardens it is! Before I go on, … Continue reading →

Up and at ‘em this morning, early breakfast and waiting for our “all day tour” of Rio de Janeiro to begin. We did consider a ½ day tour as it basically covered much of what we wanted but with minimal … Continue reading →

Up fairly early this morning due to there being some sort of commotion in the corridor outside our room which woke us up, well Christine actually, I didn’t hear anything, but once awake, tea pops into her mind!!! Still the … Continue reading →