Step one. Go to airport.
10. Dezember 2018 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
On holiday! Shuttle to airport right now...
Setting foot in Argentina
10. Dezember 2018 in Argentinien ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Transit area waiting for flight to Rio de Janeiro. 9:15am NZ 5:15pm local time... Soon be bed time!
Windsor Hotel
11. Dezember 2018 in Brasilien ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Stay here 3 nights before boarding ship. Its 1am local time. Copocana beach just out the window but not much doing. Some zzzs and ready to go tomorrow!
Copocabana beach lazy day
11. Dezember 2018 in Brasilien ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Relaxing day here charging up batteries for the cruise. Walked half the length of copacabana beach, fresh fish lunch, then up to rooftop pool for a dip n zzzzzzz.
Christ the Redeemer monument
12. Dezember 2018 in Brasilien ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Huge statue erected to commemorate 100yrs of independence. Opened in 1931. Its 38m tall and stand atop a 730m mountain. Very lush jungle all round it. Magnificent views too.
City views from statue
12. Dezember 2018 in Brasilien ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Incredible panoramic views all around and we go there early to beat the crowds.
Amazing Views Sugar Loaf Mountain
12. Dezember 2018 in Brasilien ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Awesome city views after 2 cable car rides. Not as high as the redeemer statue so more details visible. Ready for a beer at the top!
Sugar Loaf Mountain
12. Dezember 2018 in Brasilien ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Massive upheaval mountains/rocks with cable car access.
Monastery of St. Benedict
12. Dezember 2018 in Brasilien ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Church attached to a monastery. Extremely ornate with gold absolutely everywhere. Could feed many of Rio's poor for a long time.
Rio Carnival Stadium
12. Dezember 2018 in Brasilien ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
The famous annual Rio Carnival is held here in February. It was a street but is now permanently lined with stadium seating and service rooms. Costumes can be rented other times of year. They thinkWeiterlesen
Selaron Steps
12. Dezember 2018 in Brasilien ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
A few flights of artistically decorated steps. Homes open right on to the steps. One was where the artist Jorge Selaron lived. The background red tiles are punctuated by other hand painted tiles manyWeiterlesen
Imperial Palace Museum in Petropolis
13. Dezember 2018 in Brasilien ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
This was the summer residence of the Emporer and his family built in 1845. No photos inside unfortunately and had to wear slippers to protect the wooden floors. A remarkable huge old palace withWeiterlesen
Ginga mambo dance show
13. Dezember 2018 in Brasilien ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
Great show of the various brazillian dance styles. Lots of variety and awesome costumes.
We Sail Soon!
14. Dezember 2018 in Brasilien ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
On board and enjoying a quiet drink as the sun sets on our time in Rio.
Ilha Grande Brasil
17. Dezember 2018 in Brasilien ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
A wee snorkeling excursion then an hour or two on a lovely beach. Water is so warm...ahhhhhh.
Our Lovely Ship, Marina
18. Dezember 2018 in Brasilien ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
What a vessel, so nicely presented and looked after. As a floating hotel she is fantastic...no less than 6 actual restaurants from the deck cafe/grille to the intimate La Reserve where a full 8 courseWeiterlesen
Sea day
19. Dezember 2018, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
On the way to Buenos Aires
Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires
20. Dezember 2018 in Argentinien ⋅ 🌧 25 °C
An amazing above ground cemetery. Those are mausoleums you see...some the size of a small house! All members of the family are placed inside ...when their turn comes of course. Eva Peron isWeiterlesen
Punta del Este, Uruguay
21. Dezember 2018 in Uruguay ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
This is a beautiful seaside city. On a peninsula much like Mt Maunganui with ocean and estuary/harbour beaches. Lots of floating real estate and hi rise living. The fingers sticking out of the sandWeiterlesen
Montevideo, Uruguay
22. Dezember 2018 in Uruguay ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Really surprised how inviting this city is. Its clean, lots of beaches nice parks homes and attractions. The people are happy and well looked after by the state. Took a city tour starting in cityWeiterlesen
Sights of Montevideo, Uruguay
22. Dezember 2018 in Uruguay ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Eucalyptus trees from Australia a few decades ago are quite common. Some monuments and views. Even the graffiti worth a pic!
More from Montevideo
22. Dezember 2018 in Uruguay ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
A few more snaps from the tour of the city...
Juanico Winery Tour & Tasting Montevideo
22. Dezember 2018 in Uruguay ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Juanita is one of the largest wineries in Uruguay. Enjoyed a nice tour, great lunch with wines and a cool tango dance show. Totally great tour! Although a bit sleepy on the way back to ship 😁
Puerto Madryn
24. Dezember 2018 in Argentinien ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
A very sheltered harbor port that has just grown in leaps and bounds the past decade. Lovely seaside city about the size of Tauranga, here in Patagonia. Very warm 29C this avo. It looks pretty muchWeiterlesen
Artsy Puerto Madryn
24. Dezember 2018 in Argentinien ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Lots of interesting art along the waterfront ...



























































































































ReisenderHave a great trip 🙂
ReisenderSo exiting!!! Looking forward to see you!!!!😍