Gorgeous beaches, fantastic music, great food and some incredible scenery make “Cidade Maravilhosa” (The Marvelous City) a wonderful vacation destination. Just recently I had the opportunity to travel to the city I have always dreamed of visiting – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The experience was incredible! I had attended the World Cup match on Maracana Stadium; rested on Copacabana beach; visited major attractions, such as the Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugar Loaf mountain, and Selaron Steps; toured Santa Teresa and Lapa districts; met beautiful people and made new friends. I can’t wait for my comeback to Rio!
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Spectacular views here, Alex. Brazil is now so close for me, so I may get there soon!![My Profile](http://memographer.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Thank you, Andrew! You should definitely visit Brazil. Look forward to your photos. BTW, I love your recent photo series from Argentina!![My Profile](http://memographer.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Thoroughly fascinating photos here Alex, the most enjoyable scrolling I’ve done in a while…![My Profile](http://memographer.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Mike, thanks for stopping by! Rio is amazingly photogenic city!![My Profile](http://memographer.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Some really great photos of this magical place. I don’t blame you for dreaming of Rio! I find myself similarly lost in my thoughts!![My Profile](http://memographer.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Appreciate it, Colleen! Agree, Rio is one magical place.![My Profile](http://memographer.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
Love your posts from Russia. I guess it was quite an experience for you.
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Wow!! What a wonderful surprise to have a post from you again, Alex. You have been sorely missed in the blogosphere, my friend! These photos are as stunning as ever. I watched a video a while back that was circulating on the Internet showing the men who work on the Christ statute from the top of it. That would be quite the job! I hope you are doing wonderful! :)![My Profile](http://memographer.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Thank you, Mike! Memographer was on a short break [wink] I am working on four new posts from Rio. Coming soon!![My Profile](http://memographer.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
Yes, I would love to photograph Rio from the top of the statue! not sure about the job [smile]
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Hi Alex, you just made me dream of Rio, too! I enjoyed each of your shot, especially the Chrst the Redeemer with people lining up like ants. It looked like you had a wonderful expereince.![My Profile](http://memographer.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
Nice to see you back!
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Thank you, Marisol! The experience was awesome!![My Profile](http://memographer.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
It’s good to be back [wink]
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