We hiked up to Christ the Redeemer, but there were too many clouds for us to be able to see it! We're thoroughly enjoying Brazil so far (Nick particularly loves bodysurfing in the waves off the Copacabana, despite the sunburn), but the heat in Rio de Janeiro is really getting to us both. We are looking forward to the sea breeze and higher latitude (and thus lower temperatures) of Valparaiso, Chile next week!
Edited later to add: whew! The downhill was rough! It was raining pretty steadily and instead of mud on the descent (which we probably could've handled better), it was basically hard clay and rock face. Anyway, we made it, and it was fun! On the way down we also got to see some decent views of the city. During the hike we saw monkeys, a beautiful blue butterfly, an awesomely hairy caterpillar, little copper frogs, birds, and lots of ants of course.Leia mais
Your great adventure continues. We have had spring like weather but still cold nothing like what you are experiencing.looking forward to your next installment. Lola says meow and appears to be comfortable in all nooks and crannies of the house!!! Take care and be safe. Love you
Jacquelyn Kohl Beware of the Zika virus which is now apparently "spreading explosively" in Brazil.
Jacquelyn Kohl Did you notice the faces and other carvings at Machu Picchu? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYP2BeXydkE
Your great adventure continues. We have had spring like weather but still cold nothing like what you are experiencing.looking forward to your next installment. Lola says meow and appears to be comfortable in all nooks and crannies of the house!!! Take care and be safe. Love you
Viajante Ahh the days of body surfing your dad was quite the surfer back in my Hawaii days. Keep having a great time. Love you both be safe