Pepino Beach, "our" beach.471 viewsThe boardwalk along Pepino Beach at Sao Conrado, Rio de Janeiro.
Sunset over Leblon and Ipanema beaches.470 viewsOur apartment is at Sao Conrado, behind the mountains.
Tandem hang gliders.453 viewsHang gliders and paragliders land at Pepino Beach after jumping from the mountains behind.
Praia da Barra da Tijuca - 12 km of beach - the longest in Rio.444 viewsThe suburb of Barra is the Miami of Rio with numerous huge shopping malls and health clubs. Rio is behind the mountains in the background.
On top of Pedra do Sino.442 viewsIt is a 3 hour climb to 2300m in Serra dos Orgaos National Park.
Pepino Beach at Sao Conrado.433 viewsThis is the far end of the 2 km long beach which we walked everyday.
Leblon and Ipanema beaches.431 views
Prainha Beach - 700 m of secluded beach.429 viewsOne of the best surfing beaches in Rio, located SW of Rio.
Who knew this is how cashews grow?428 viewsThe cashew nut hangs from the bottom of this juicy fruit and the seed pod must be heated to extract the nut. No wonder cashews are so expensive!