Lens-Artists Challenge #242 – New Experiences
Mindelo, Cape Verde This week, Anne tells of a treasured trip to Australia and asks us to share some of our own. You can read her challenge post here. As this is being written, we are in Cape Verde on...
View ArticleCellpic Sunday – Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Christ the Redeemer statue, known as “Cristo Redentor” in Portuguese, is one of the most iconic landmarks in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The idea for a...
View ArticleRio de Janeiro – Copacabana to Christ the Redeemer
One of the new wonders of the world – Christ the Redeemer Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Before the pandemic, we wanted to do a transatlantic cruise. It took a couple of extra years to accomplish that goal,...
View ArticleCellpic Sunday – The Rio-Niterói Bridge
The Rio-Niterói Bridge is Brazil’s longest waterway span. Officially known as the President Costa e Silva Bridge, the second-longest bridge in Latin America connects the cities of Rio de Janeiro and...
View ArticleSelarón Steps – Connecting Two Neighborhoods
The Selarón Steps. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Selarón Steps, also known as Escadaria Selarón, are a well-known set of steps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The run-down stairway was transformed into a...
View ArticleCellpic Sunday – The Mystery Building in Rio de Janeiro
A mystery only to me. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We arrived in Rio on the afternoon of March 17 2023 and had two days to explore Rio before boarding our ship for the transatlantic cruise. That evening we...
View ArticleCellpic Sunday – Leaving Rio
Sail Away. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We enjoyed our short visit to Rio and saw most of the iconic touristy places, but on Sail Away Day, we arrived at the pier before noon ready to board. After some...
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