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- Tag 83
- Mittwoch, 13. Februar 2019 um 12:31
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Höhe über NN: 33 m
UruguayPlaya de la Gruta34°54’31” S 55°2’41” W
Casapueblo
13. Februar 2019 in Uruguay ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Home of the artist Vilaró. Built it himself with friends, working to avoid straight lines. He worked around the world to capture the lives of those less fortunate. One of the places he worked thatWeiterlesen
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- Tag 83
- Mittwoch, 13. Februar 2019 um 15:05
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Höhe über NN: 10 m
- UruguayPlaya de los Ingleses34°57’55” S 54°56’59” W
Punta del Este
13. Februar 2019 in Uruguay ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Upscale seaside resort city built on a peninsula where the Rio de la Plata meets the South Atlantic. The first pic is a sculpture of a hand trying to reach up out of the sand that won a competition inWeiterlesen
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- Tag 85
- Freitag, 15. Februar 2019 um 12:00
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Höhe über NN: 777 m
ArgentinienMendoza32°53’32” S 68°50’51” W
Mendoza, Argentina
15. Februar 2019 in Argentinien ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Center of the largest wine region of Argentina, although the largest industry here is oil, followed by wine and tourism. The first 3 pics are independence plaza, the main Square. Then a national parkWeiterlesen
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- Tag 86
- Samstag, 16. Februar 2019 um 16:32
- ☀️ 34 °C
- Höhe über NN: 848 m
- ArgentinienRussell33°0’49” S 68°47’58” W
Pasrai olive oil processing plant
16. Februar 2019 in Argentinien ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
It may seem strange to post about olive oil in a region supposedly famous for wine. Well, truth is, I took a wine and olive oil tour. The three wineries visited were poor. I was disappointed. However,Weiterlesen
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- Tag 87
- Sonntag, 17. Februar 2019 um 19:34
- ☀️ 6 °C
- Höhe über NN: 4.175 m
- ArgentinienDepartamento de Luján32°55’20” S 69°59’42” W
Argentinian Andes
17. Februar 2019 in Argentinien ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
We visited the region from Mendoza to the border with Chile. First is Aconcagua, just under 7,000 meters tall (over 22,500 feet). Next is Christo Redentor de los Andes, located on the border withWeiterlesen
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- Tag 89
- Dienstag, 19. Februar 2019 um 20:07
- 🌙 25 °C
- Höhe über NN: 1.175 m
- ArgentinienIglesia San Francisco de Salta24°47’27” S 65°24’30” W
Salta
19. Februar 2019 in Argentinien ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
City of about 700,000 where a major battle in the war for independence from Spain was fought. The first pic is the main square, called July 9th square, July 9 being independence day here. Next is anWeiterlesen
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- Tag 90
- Mittwoch, 20. Februar 2019 um 09:59
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Höhe über NN: 2.329 m
- ArgentinienPurmamarca23°44’47” S 65°29’56” W
Purmamarca
20. Februar 2019 in Argentinien ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Small, dusty tourist town at the seven color mountain. The first and last pics are the 7 color mountain. Then several pics of the main square with the everyday market clearly geared to tourists. AndWeiterlesen
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- Tag 90
- Mittwoch, 20. Februar 2019 um 11:22
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Höhe über NN: 2.482 m
- ArgentinienMaimará23°35’4” S 65°24’1” W
Pucará de Tilcara
20. Februar 2019 in Argentinien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
A Pucará is a fortress built mostly by pre-incan groups after they made the transition from nomadic hunter-gatherers to settled agricultural communities. People would retreat here when the communityWeiterlesen
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- Tag 92
- Freitag, 22. Februar 2019
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Höhe über NN: 205 m
- ArgentinienIguazu Falls25°40’17” S 54°28’2” W
Missiones Rainforest
22. Februar 2019 in Argentinien ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
These are area pics of the rainforest and some of the critters here. The first pic looks up a creek into the rainforest. In the second, a capuchin monkey is hiding in the shadows. Then a coati, aWeiterlesen
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- Tag 92
- Freitag, 22. Februar 2019
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Höhe über NN: 208 m
BrasilienFoz do Iguaçu25°36’30” S 54°30’31” W
Iguazú Falls, Argentina
22. Februar 2019 in Brasilien ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Spectacular place. There is a post with photos from the Brazilian side, too. Located in the Missiones Rainforest just up river from the point where Paraguay meets Argentina and Brazil in the middle ofWeiterlesen
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- Tag 93
- Samstag, 23. Februar 2019 um 09:12
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Höhe über NN: 190 m
ParaguayLago de La República25°30’33” S 54°36’55” W
Punta del Este, Paraguay
23. Februar 2019 in Paraguay ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Disappointing morning here. My only stop in Paraguay, but for only 2 hours. So pics are of the town as I walked around.
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- Tag 93
- Samstag, 23. Februar 2019 um 15:50
- ⛅ 33 °C
- Höhe über NN: 179 m
- BrasilienFoz do Iguaçu25°41’17” S 54°26’23” W
Iguazú Falls, Brazil
23. Februar 2019 in Brasilien ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
The views on this side are even more spectacular. The first pic is of the falls on the Argentinian side. It's even more extensive than I realized when I was up close. Then some pics of falls and theWeiterlesen
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- Tag 95
- Montag, 25. Februar 2019 um 10:26
- ⛅ 33 °C
- Höhe über NN: 290 m
- BrasilienSugarloaf Mountain22°56’58” S 43°9’23” W
Sugar Loaf, Rio
25. Februar 2019 in Brasilien ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
One of the well known landmarks of Rio. The first pic is of Sugar Loaf taken from the cable car, the only way to get there. The rest are various views from the top.
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- Tag 95
- Montag, 25. Februar 2019 um 15:00
- ☀️ 34 °C
- Höhe über NN: Meereshöhe
- BrasilienPraia de Ipanema22°59’16” S 43°12’9” W
Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
25. Februar 2019 in Brasilien ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
I can say from experience that the song is right, but you'll have to really enlarge the photos to see!!
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- Tag 96
- Dienstag, 26. Februar 2019 um 11:22
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Höhe über NN: 485 m
- BrasilienSerra da Carioca22°56’50” S 43°13’4” W
Christo Redentor
26. Februar 2019 in Brasilien ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Famous statue overlooking Rio, facing the harbor with arms open in welcome and blessing. Clouds were around the statue, with one side of the mountain fully fogged in. So here are pics of the statueWeiterlesen
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- Tag 97
- Mittwoch, 27. Februar 2019 um 00:00
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Höhe über NN: 12 m
- BrasilienPraça Tiradentes22°54’35” S 43°10’51” W
Metropolitan Cathedral, Rio de Janeiro
27. Februar 2019 in Brasilien ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
I haven't posted a cathedral like this in a while. This one is modern. The architecture is said to be inspired by Mayan temples. Frankly, I find the exterior to be ugly. See the first pic. However,Weiterlesen
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- Tag 97
- Mittwoch, 27. Februar 2019 um 15:57
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Höhe über NN: 107 m
- BrasilienMorro do Curvelo22°55’8” S 43°11’0” W
Santa Teresa
27. Februar 2019 in Brasilien ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Interesting neighborhood in Rio. Maybe best known for the tram that is built on the old aqueduct in the second pic. This was built using stacked arches on the Roman style. It had been built to bringWeiterlesen
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- Tag 97
- Mittwoch, 27. Februar 2019
- ⛅ 31 °C
- Höhe über NN: 62 m
- BrasilienPraça Tiradentes22°54’34” S 43°10’46” W
Rio de Janeiro City Center
27. Februar 2019 in Brasilien ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Some looks at downtown Rio. First are several street and market scenes. 4th is a look along Carnaval Road where the parade takes place. Not a very good picture as the area is closed for finalWeiterlesen
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- Tag 99
- Freitag, 1. März 2019 um 09:43
- 🌧 27 °C
- Höhe über NN: 9 m
- BrasilienRio Perequê-Açu23°13’11” S 44°42’57” W
Paraty, Brazil
1. März 2019 in Brasilien ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
Small Town, about 4 hours drive down the coast from Rio. The old town is well preserved. The first pic is of the main street in the historic area decorated for Carnaval. The second and third are otherWeiterlesen
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- Tag 101
- Sonntag, 3. März 2019 um 10:53
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Höhe über NN: 35 m
- BrasilienArena Fonte Nova12°58’37” S 38°30’9” W
Salvador de Bahía
3. März 2019 in Brasilien ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
First capital of Brazil. Lighthouse on the point at the edge of the bay. Statues of gods of an African animist religion brought by slaves. Old governor's palace. The broken cross sculpture sits at theWeiterlesen
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- Tag 102
- Montag, 4. März 2019 um 11:48
- ☁️ 31 °C
- Höhe über NN: 16 m
- BrasilienPonta Açu da Tôrre12°34’38” S 38°0’8” W
Project Tamar
4. März 2019 in Brasilien ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Brazilian eco project for conservation of sea turtles. This is the headquarters. The site is an interpretive center about their work and the turtles, along with some other fish and rays. The first picWeiterlesen
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- Tag 102
- Montag, 4. März 2019 um 12:05
- ☁️ 31 °C
- Höhe über NN: Meereshöhe
- BrasilienPonta Açu da Tôrre12°34’39” S 38°0’12” W
Praia do Forte
4. März 2019 in Brasilien ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Lovely tourist town built up at project Tamar (see another post). Pics are of the town and the beach. The last pic is a remnant of the Atlantic rainforest preserved in a reserve that surrounds theWeiterlesen
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- Tag 103
- Dienstag, 5. März 2019 um 19:00
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Höhe über NN: 11 m
- BrasilienPicao Passage8°3’35” S 34°52’17” W
Carnaval, Recife
5. März 2019 in Brasilien ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Come with me on a journey to visit one of Brazil's pre-Lenten Carnavals, this one is in Recife. Starting from one of the gates, there are pics of the groups/bands working their way through what seemedWeiterlesen
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- Tag 105
- Donnerstag, 7. März 2019 um 13:52
- ⛅ 31 °C
- Höhe über NN: 14 m
- BrasilienPorto de Galinhas8°30’21” S 35°0’3” W
Porto Galinhas
7. März 2019 in Brasilien ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Or chicken port. Formerly Porto Rico. I'm told that when the slave trade was made illegal here, plantation owners started importing chickens. Turns out the chickens were the top level and slaves wereWeiterlesen
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- Tag 105
- Donnerstag, 7. März 2019 um 14:40
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Höhe über NN: 14 m
- BrasilienPorto de Galinhas8°30’18” S 35°0’30” W
Projeto Hippocampus
7. März 2019 in Brasilien ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Seahorse conservation project based in the Porto Galinhas region. Hippocampus us the genus for seahorses. After hatching, young are released into the mangrove swamps around the area. The seahorses inWeiterlesen