Airport Hotel
March 9, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Snow at home, none here. Enjoyed plane spotting from the car park! Early start tomorrow 7.30am flight.
A day flying
March 10, 2023 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 37 °C
Flew to Madrid, quick security check before the next flight to Buenos Aires. An extremely long day.
Buenos Aires
March 11, 2023 in Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
My own 12 mile walking tour, taking in all things Eva Peron - Casa Rosada, grave and museum. Saw lots of other sights too. Hotel has a pool, going to take a dip to cool off, it’s hot here.
All Aboard
March 12, 2023 in Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Second shuttle onto the ship, very odd walking around with no people on board. Enjoying the drinks package. Had lunch in the main dining room. Savages on the next table, an elderly couple fromRead more
Punta del Este - Uruguay
March 13, 2023 in Uruguay ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Cultural visit - a couple of art galleries and a sculpture park with stops for Uruguayan landmarks.
Sea Day
March 14, 2023, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
Just eating and drinking today. Magic show tonight with the added twist of Mongolian Contortionist Hulan (from the Mongolian State Circus).
Santos
March 15, 2023 in Brazil ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
City tour including stops at the botanical gardens, coffee museum which used to be the Santos Stock Exchange and Estádio Urbano Caldeira where Pele played most of his career for the Santos team.
Ilha Grande, Brazil
March 16, 2023 in Brazil ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
A big island. Historical walking tour through the forest. Then a swim in the ocean. Found a shady spot on the black sand beach.
Buzios
March 17, 2023 in Brazil
Discovered the coastline of 23 different beaches by trolley bus. Then walked back to a few of them to find a space for my towel! Had a good swim at Praia João Fernandes.
Rio de Janeiro - day 1
March 18, 2023 in Brazil ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Took the excursion to Christ the Redeemer. The urban forest is the biggest in the world. Steep train ride to the start of the 220 steps to the top, I did not use the elevator or escalator. The tripRead more
Rio de Janeiro day 1 afternoon
March 18, 2023 in Brazil
My own walking tour to the art museum, science museum and to Escadaria Selarón - the tiled steps.
Rio de Janeiro - Day 2
March 19, 2023 in Brazil ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Copacabana - Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl! Walked up to Duque de Caxias Fort, spectacular views - Sugar Loaf.
Rio day 2 afternoon
March 19, 2023 in Brazil ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Copacobana
Rio de Janeiro - day 3
March 20, 2023 in Brazil
Sugar Loaf, cable car trip.
TravelerIt wasn’t too bad, didn’t like it by the edge! They’re installing a zip wire - something for you to try.
TravelerOooooo that does sound like fun, I know it is a world wonder, but I'm still stunned, amazed, and bloody, angry that it beat Angkor Wat as a world wonder 🙄 I'm not sure that Rio is on my list to visit. Big cities are getting less appealing after living in this bugger for a year 🤣🤣🤣
Rio de Janeiro - day 3 afternoon
March 20, 2023 in Brazil ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Unusual cathedral. The biggest medium pizza ever! Time to say goodbye to Rio.
Home
March 21, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
Just the drive from Heathrow to do. Had a truly amazing holiday.
TravelerAnother holiday!! 🤣🤣🤣
TravelerWhere now?!
TravelerThat is a great picture of Willow ❤️👌 where are you off to?