Airport Hotel

Snow at home, none here. Enjoyed plane spotting from the car park! Early start tomorrow 7.30am flight.
A day flying

Flew to Madrid, quick security check before the next flight to Buenos Aires. An extremely long day.
Buenos Aires

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

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

Cultural visit - a couple of art galleries and a sculpture park with stops for Uruguayan landmarks.
Sea Day

Just eating and drinking today. Magic show tonight with the added twist of Mongolian Contortionist Hulan (from the Mongolian State Circus).
Santos

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

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

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

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

My own walking tour to the art museum, science museum and to Escadaria Selarón - the tiled steps.
Rio de Janeiro - Day 2

Copacabana - Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl! Walked up to Duque de Caxias Fort, spectacular views - Sugar Loaf.
Rio day 2 afternoon

Copacobana
Rio de Janeiro - day 3

Sugar Loaf, cable car trip.
Rio de Janeiro - day 3 afternoon

Unusual cathedral. The biggest medium pizza ever! Time to say goodbye to Rio.
Home

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?