Step one. Go to airport.
10 décembre 2018, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
On holiday! Shuttle to airport right now...
Setting foot in Argentina
10 décembre 2018, Argentine ⋅ ☀️ 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 décembre 2018, Brésil ⋅ 🌙 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 décembre 2018, Brésil ⋅ ☀️ 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 décembre 2018, Brésil ⋅ ☀️ 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 décembre 2018, Brésil ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Incredible panoramic views all around and we go there early to beat the crowds.
Amazing Views Sugar Loaf Mountain
12 décembre 2018, Brésil ⋅ ☀️ 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 décembre 2018, Brésil ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Massive upheaval mountains/rocks with cable car access.
Monastery of St. Benedict
12 décembre 2018, Brésil ⋅ ☀️ 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 décembre 2018, Brésil ⋅ ☀️ 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 thinkEn savoir plus
Selaron Steps
12 décembre 2018, Brésil ⋅ ☀️ 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 manyEn savoir plus
Imperial Palace Museum in Petropolis
13 décembre 2018, Brésil ⋅ ☀️ 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 withEn savoir plus
Ginga mambo dance show
13 décembre 2018, Brésil ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
Great show of the various brazillian dance styles. Lots of variety and awesome costumes.
We Sail Soon!
14 décembre 2018, Brésil ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
On board and enjoying a quiet drink as the sun sets on our time in Rio.
Richard n Sheila TravelsHehe ... if we start now, we should be there by 2027! Watch out for us!
Ilha Grande Brasil
17 décembre 2018, Brésil ⋅ ☀️ 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 décembre 2018, Brésil ⋅ ⛅ 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 courseEn savoir plus
What a great looking ship. Enjoy your cruise and have a great Christmas on the water.
Sea day
19 décembre 2018, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
On the way to Buenos Aires
Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires
20 décembre 2018, Argentine ⋅ 🌧 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 isEn savoir plus
Punta del Este, Uruguay
21 décembre 2018, 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 sandEn savoir plus
Montevideo, Uruguay
22 décembre 2018, 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 cityEn savoir plus
Richard n Sheila Travels
Tall building was first condo tower in Sth America - converted from a failed hotel. Condos now USD150/mth.
Sights of Montevideo, Uruguay
22 décembre 2018, 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 décembre 2018, Uruguay ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
A few more snaps from the tour of the city...
Juanico Winery Tour & Tasting Montevideo
22 décembre 2018, 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 décembre 2018, Argentine ⋅ ⛅ 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 muchEn savoir plus
Artsy Puerto Madryn
24 décembre 2018, Argentine ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Lots of interesting art along the waterfront ...
VoyageurHave a great trip 🙂
VoyageurSo exiting!!! Looking forward to see you!!!!😍