Every photo and movie I’ve seen over the years of this city always seem to include a flyover of Cristo Redentor or Christ the Redeemer statue. Here is a nice Youtube video to give you an idea; moreover, it’s better than my photo skills. It was only natural that I would want to visit this place located at the top of Corcovado Mountain. In terms of...
There are so many things to do in Rio that one post would not do the place justice. Continuing my tour day my next stop (and most important to me) was a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain (Portugese: Pão de Açúcar). This tour involves 4 cable car rides to the top and back. Arriving at the base of the mountains I was thrilled to notice all the mountain climbers...
I’ve wanted to visit Rio for nearly 20 years. Not for the beaches…I already have that in California. Not for the Samba…I like other genres better. Not for the 2016 Olympics hype…someday in another city maybe. No, my friends, I’ve wanted to visit Rio because of James Bond. Do you remember the 1979 film Moonraker? This is my 5th trip to...
I am back in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This is my fourth time here for work and my second time helping out a team mate who could not go. If this trip wasn’t enough, I will be back next month for 2 more weeks. I might go to Rio on that one. I enjoyed another long run in Parque Ibirapuera. From my hotel to the park it is about a mile, the loop around the...