Category Archives: Brazil

After an odd weekend of weird people, oyster poisoning and “authority” troubles, we back in Rio and actually glad to be away from Buzios.  Don’t get me wrong, Buzios was beautiful.  It’s a small town a few hours north of … Continue reading →

Jacq and I left Rio on Wednesday afternoon to meet up with some friends in Brazio, Brazil; however, before departing the beautiful city, we indulged in one last adventure … we went hang gliding. Once strapped into the harness, my … Continue reading →

The game at Maracanã was wild! The moment Jacq and I got on the subway, we knew we were in for a ride. The game was between Rio’s two biggest rival teams, Flamengo (red and black) and Vasco (white and … Continue reading →

At the Copa, Copacabana The hottest spot north of Havana At the Copa, Copacabana Music and passion were always in fashion … We made it to Rio and it is awesome, everything you would imagine it should be.  The beaches … Continue reading →

Peaceful Quiet Beautiful Bright Those are the best words I can use to describe our snorkeling experience in Ilha Grande.  As we swam through the calm waters of the Atlantic Ocean, we grabbed hands and glided over underwater mountains coated with … Continue reading →

The celebrations on Ilha Grande have been wonderful and small.  (Small as in, they start around 6pm and last all night.  This is nothing in comparison to other areas of Brazil that are experiencing 24-hour street parties: there is an estimated … Continue reading →

Jacq and I arrived in Ilha Grande on Thursday evening.  Ilha Grande (big island) is a small island in the Atlantic;  it’s off the shore of Brazil a few hours south of Rio.  There is very little development on the island … Continue reading →

BRAZIL!!!  We flew into Sao Paulo yesterday morning.  Jacq’s friend Dan picked us up from the airport and took us directly to his house in Ubatuba.  Dan and his family have been unbelievably welcoming and kind.  The drive from the … Continue reading →