BRAZIL | Monday, 28 Jan 2008 | Views [907]
On returning to Sao Paulo we immediately drove to Dimas farm for more fun and action. Again we did the speed boat, BBQs, karting, Segway, loads of eating and this time some excellent partying on the lake. This time Briel could no longer be accused ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Thursday, 24 Jan 2008 | Views [1082]
Arrival in Rio was sunny and fine. Since the Copacabana was 4 Kms long, we decided that nearly every morning we would run along the beach. Between the 2 beaches was an outdoor gym which was free - so after the run we would do 20-30 min here before ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Thursday, 24 Jan 2008 | Views [1674] | Video
You are stunned as the mighty tall Chrsito gazes over the whole city in protection and hope. It magnifies the glory of the city 1000 times more. To get there (from Copacabana Ave) catch a local bus 583 for about 25 min and ask the bus attendant to ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Tuesday, 22 Jan 2008 | Views [1177]
Some tips for the Amazonas. As I mentioned flights from Rio;Sao Paulo to Manau is 800USD return. Pretty expensive. Some tips: 1. Coming from another country, fly straight to Manaus. Then youonly need a one way flight out of the city to another brazilian ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Sunday, 20 Jan 2008 | Views [1574] | Video
Commonly called Estádio do Maracanã ("Maracanã stadium"), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is one of the largest football stadiums in the world. It is named after the Maracanã neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. It was opened in 1950 to host the FIFA ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Sunday, 20 Jan 2008 | Views [1846]
Full name of the city: São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro ( "Saint Sebastian of the January River" ) and it is the second major city of Brazil, behind São Paulo. The city is capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The city was once the capital ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Saturday, 19 Jan 2008 | Views [2631] | Comments [2]
The bus system in brazil is really great. It has great connections between the states and cities. It is also much more reasonable priced than that of flights. Ofcourse the only draw back is that the travel is long and can have traffic. However the ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Friday, 18 Jan 2008 | Views [2571] | Comments [3]
Internal flights are quite expensive. The main options you have are TAM, Varig and Gol. Gol is supposed to be the new cheap airlines all over Brazil but the prices are not significantly lower than the others. There was an offer while still abroad ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Wednesday, 16 Jan 2008 | Views [823]
Last night we took a helicopter ride over Sao Paulo with Edu(a pilot). The city by night was gorgeous with the city lights extending as far as the eyes could see. Most of it was a pleasant ride, with sudden shocks of free falls that had us all screaming ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Tuesday, 15 Jan 2008 | Views [957]
Be prepared for the tropical sudden turns of weather in the early summer. It can be 28C in the morning and all day, then it is common that the late afternoon/early evening turns nasty very quick to have strong crazy storms! We got caught in such a ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Monday, 14 Jan 2008 | Photo Gallery
Pleasure Farm
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BRAZIL | Sunday, 13 Jan 2008 | Views [2510]
The Farm - this is not like any farm I know of. The farm does have plantations like : mangoes, coffee, wine, corn, eucolyptus trees, general vegetables. HOWEVER the main purpose of this farm is "FUN" for the family and friends! The Dimas ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Wednesday, 9 Jan 2008 | Views [961]
Well today Wed 9th Jan, we spent the day on the beach, jet skiing around in tabatinga (the usual) however we also headed to Sao Paulo that evening. Where we went to Deda's apartment (our base in Sao Paulo) dumoed our gear, and headed out for dinner.... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Tuesday, 8 Jan 2008 | Photo Gallery
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BRAZIL | Tuesday, 8 Jan 2008 | Views [859]
Life in Tabatinga is very difficult. Everyday for 2 weeks it was: Eat breakfast, go to the beach, get on the speed boats, get the jet skiis, go to some great little isolated beach island, have seafood late lunches or BBQs on the boats, drink up, sun ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Tuesday, 1 Jan 2008 | Views [1149]
Well sorry for the lack of news! We had no access the last 2 weeks.... In any case HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008!!!!!!! We wish for everyone a wonderful new year ahead! We had a full, crazy and happy 2007 and I hope for even better for everyone for this new ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Tuesday, 1 Jan 2008 | Photo Gallery
What a way to end a great year!
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BRAZIL | Sunday, 30 Dec 2007 | Photo Gallery
Paradise Beaches
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BRAZIL | Saturday, 29 Dec 2007 | Views [1351] | Comments [2]
Tabatinga - one of the rich persons playground here in Brazil. This is a small private town where you either are playing hard (with your yachts, jet skiis etc etc) pr you work for the people playing hard. This is so private that many Brazilians don´t ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Thursday, 27 Dec 2007 | Views [810]
Caught a flight from LAX to Miami, then Miami onto Sao Paulo-Brazil. As we flew into Sao Paulo, you could already see the vastness of this big big city set in a backdrop of amazing green mountain ranges. It was gorgeous. It was already 24C at 7am! ... Read more >
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