Iguazu Falls
When Eleanor Roosevelt saw Iguazu Falls she apparently said “poor Niagra.” Well we haven’t seen Niagra, but the Iguazu Falls were absolutely spectacular! After a killer 22 hour bus ride we stayed [...]
The magical Maracana
The highlight of our last day (following a walk around a local market) was a trip to the Maracana to see the local heroes Flamengo play league leaders Cruzerio. There were 40,000 at the match, so [...]
Rio de Janiero
We arrived in Rio from Salvador after a very pleasant Gol airways experience. The Brazilian budget airline came through with the goods with a) a cheap fare, b) two rounds of drinks, a tasty [...]
Boipeba, Brazil – paradise on earth
Boipeba is quite simply paradise on earth. This amazing island off the coast of Salvador, Brazil is a mission to get to, but worth it for the pristine tropical beach and laid back atmosphere. [...]
Bahia de Salvador, Brazil
We’re back in the Southern Hemisphere! Hola from South America – except we are in Brazil where they speak Portuguese so Oi! (hello). The 11 hour flight from Frankfurt to Bahia de Salvador in [...]
