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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Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dreaming of Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Spectacular views here, Alex. Brazil is now so close for me, so I may get there soon!
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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!
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Thoroughly fascinating photos here Alex, the most enjoyable scrolling I’ve done in a while…
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Mike, thanks for stopping by! Rio is amazingly photogenic city!
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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!
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Appreciate it, Colleen! Agree, Rio is one magical place.
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! :)
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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!
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.
Nice to see you back!
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Thank you, Marisol! The experience was awesome!
It’s good to be back [wink]
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