Destination: Brazil

day at the airport

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 | By wandorion | Views [350]

Finally made it to Brazil - Sao Paulo.  We got to the airport at 0330 this morning for a 0650 flight.  We finally got in the air around 1545.  And that wasn't even bad actually - some people had been delayed FOUR days!  Yuck.  We did get to meet a really ... Read more >

Tags: Airports

Gallery: BRASIL

Sat, 9 Jun 2007 | By gilbi | Photo Gallery

Farewell Rio

Sat, 9 Jun 2007 | By pistachio_tumbleweed | Views [652]

Farewell Rio... city of atmosphere, creative parking... and did I mention the dogs that wear shoes??  City where g-strings appear to be mandatory and beach volleyball is all the go...  City of tree-lined streets and many wonderful sights that I did not ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

RIO DE JANEIRO

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 | By pistachio_tumbleweed | Views [829]

The city of beaches, sunshine, dancing, creative parking and atmosphere!  It was pouring the first day we arrived, but the city is amazing with the many mountains/hills and such like.  On our way from the island (Ilhe Grande) we stayed on (which was ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Some Thoughts

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 | By bjjgirl | Views [993]

I have about 3 weeks left in Brazil.  To me, this does not seem very long and I am already preparing myself for the goodbyes I will have to say.  There are many beautiful things I will miss here.  However, in quiet reflection and in my daily activities, ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Tips

Still here!

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 | By pistachio_tumbleweed | Views [728] | Comments [1]

Ok... I´m still here... as in alive and all!  Just not been interneting and haven´t the time for a decent article at the moment.  I am now in Rio which appears to be a fascinating city...  But more of that later. Be well all... I´ll be updating soon.... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Rio de Janeiro (Part Two)

Wed, 30 May 2007 | By bjjgirl | Views [2322]

We arrived at the gymnasium just in time for Mauricio `Zoio´ and Christian to warm up and weigh in.  Unfortunately, just before his first fight, Christian was told there was a problem with his registration and that he would be unable to fight in the ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Iguaçu Falls

Tue, 29 May 2007 | By pistachio_tumbleweed | Views [798] | Comments [1]

Hi all!  Just a quickie as I have to run for yet another nightbus in a tick.. Let´s see.  We´ve viewed the magnificent Iguacu falls from every which direction... we crossed from Uruguay to Argentina to Brazil in the space of a few hours and I didn´t ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Pantanal & Bonito

Mon, 28 May 2007 | By discovery | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Rio de Janeiro

Mon, 28 May 2007 | By bjjgirl | Photo Gallery

Rio de Janeiro (Part One)

Mon, 28 May 2007 | By bjjgirl | Views [1469] | Comments [1]

This past weekend, I traveled with Michelle, Robert and some of their students, to experience the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships in Rio.  It was an exciting adventure, and one which I will remember forever, because it was the first time I have been ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

London´s Calling!

Sat, 26 May 2007 | By kristinandchris | Views [276]

It is sadly our last day in Rio, I think you could spent 2 weeks here and not be bored and not see all there is to see. it has been raining for a few days so we have~´t had much beach time. But going to do something about that today. At last our tour ... Read more >

Some Misadventures

Wed, 23 May 2007 | By bjjgirl | Views [1080]

Not everything can go smoothly, right?  :) The weather has been beautiful, the people have been so kind to me and the food is amazing.  Everything has been great, including the `little problems` (as Michelle and I have come to call them) that crop up ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

Guajiru

Mon, 21 May 2007 | By andrewkeechy | Views [517]

Stunning!!! OK so you have probably read a thousand journals that tell you how fantastic a particular place is. But really, this place is something else. Guajiru is a fishing village on the north east coast of Brazil. If you have some understanding ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Frustration, Football and Favelas

Sun, 20 May 2007 | By kristinandchris | Views [298]

Just a real quickie as we need to go get something to eat! Arrived at our flash new hotel on the beach front in Ipanema, to find that we had no reservation, and although we had prepaid they didnt have our money. Very stressful and annoying, thankfully ... Read more >