It was with some trepidation that we left the easy life in Campinas and headed to Rio. I realized that this is the first time I have traveled somewhere that I am not at least familiar with the language and the idea was somewhat daunting. We flew on a made-in- Brazil airplane - Embraer - and it was the nicest plane I have ever been on - brand new - with leather seats for everyone!
We landed at Dumont airport which is right in the middle of Rio and quickly found our way to the hotel. We are on the eleventh floor and have a balcony with a view of Copacaban Beach.
Yesterday, we walked and walked and walked from one end of the beach to the other - David was looking for those dental floss bikinis - but had no luck. We waded and the water was not too cold for us - or for a few hardy souls. The waves were quite rough and we saw some surfers. The scenery was beautiful and the light in Rio is different from anywhere I have been.
Tried caipirhina and it burned going down. Cachaca is definitely fire water.
This morning we started early and actually took a tour. We headed up to Corcovado - the Christ Statue - amazing. Saw the Sambadrome where Carnival is held - and the Marcarena stadium - the home of futbol.
After lunch - Sugar Loaf - two trams which dragged us up to the top. The views were wonderful
There was a group of teenagers from Columbia with us and we enjoyed them. They reminded me of my friend at work, Ariana - and I will have the pictures to prove that.
Tomorrow we will explore more - Ipanema - David looking for that girl from there - and me taking a million pictures to bore you all when I return. I am going to bed with the french doors open to the balcony and the sound of the surf. I sleep well here. Tchau!
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