Alas, speaking English wasn't all that helpful in Rio
A group of folks pose inside the gorgeous Munipal Theatre in Rio
Rio orchestra, rehearsing
Soccer area in Santa Teresa
Mmm... two caipirinhas!
Me 'n' Maria at a yummy seafood restaurant (with live samba music!)
A fab outstanding bar in the Santa Teresa neighborhood of Rio
Climbing Sugarloaf Mountain
Sun! (very different from London!)
Ah, the clouds and rain caught up with us!
Despite the overcastness, Maria and I still rented chairs to sit out on the beach by Sugarloaf Mountain
There are special women-only cars during rush hour to prevent harrassment / groping, apparently.
Lucky!
Who you lookin' at?!
Uh oh, NOW we're in trouble!
Hmm... still not sure what fruit this is. [edited to note: it's Jaca; thanks, Marcella!]
Strikin' a pose
Why are people watching TV at this fair?!
The gorgeous Munipal Theatre at night
Raquel and her father, my gracious tourguides and hosts!
Me 'n' Raquel
A wonderful home cooked lunch with Raquel and her family!
Avocado, sweet?! Surprisingly delicious!
A few out of the window of my pousada (Casa Áurea)
The colorful and delightful common area of my pousada
Maria, demonstrating fine taste!
on the beach by Sugarloaf Mountain
