Our last few days in Brazil....
visiting sites in Rio de Janeiro
and touring surrounding areas
and touring surrounding areas
Church beside our hotel:at night (above)
in daylight (below)
Driving out into the country to visit
the mountain village of Maua
...interesting tree...
Captivated by the subject being photographed...
...the subject: A really cool tree frog!!!
Fresh trout lunch in Maua -- delicious!
...and afternoon coffee outside....
While we were drinking our coffee,
members of the local Catholic church walked by
as they were observing their
Good Friday Stations of the Cross
Carla sporting Daddy's new hat!
Back in Rio -- Looking out from Sugar Loaf Mountain
Interesting Cathedral -- very modern architecture
Last meal in Brazil --
exquisite dining experience at Colombo's!!
This place was amazing!!!
Farewell, Brazil.....
Fresh trout lunch in Maua -- delicious!
...and afternoon coffee outside....
While we were drinking our coffee,
members of the local Catholic church walked by
as they were observing their
Good Friday Stations of the Cross
Parati...historic town on coast
Ecalyptus harvesting....
Carla sporting Daddy's new hat!
Beautiful scenes along the way....
Back in Rio -- Looking out from Sugar Loaf Mountain
Interesting Cathedral -- very modern architecture
Time for a trolley ride through
Lapa District of Rio...
Lapa District of Rio...
Who's driving???
Who's hanging on???
Train ride to see "Christ the Redeemer"
Views from on top of Corcovado
before the clouds and rain came...
before the clouds and rain came...
,,,,and the train ride back down the mountain.
Last meal in Brazil --
exquisite dining experience at Colombo's!!
This place was amazing!!!
View from our table....
...such a delightful meal.....
...live piano music....
...the ceiling.....
...an unforgetable meal!!
One final task.....mailing a letter to an
avid stamp collector before we head to the airport!
avid stamp collector before we head to the airport!
Farewell, Brazil.....
