Pepino Beach, "our" beach.474 viewsThe boardwalk along Pepino Beach at Sao Conrado, Rio de Janeiro.
Sunset over Leblon and Ipanema beaches.471 viewsOur apartment is at Sao Conrado, behind the mountains.
Tandem hang gliders.455 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.450 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.445 viewsIt is a 3 hour climb to 2300m in Serra dos Orgaos National Park.
Pepino Beach at Sao Conrado.439 viewsThis is the far end of the 2 km long beach which we walked everyday.
Leblon and Ipanema beaches.436 views
Prainha Beach - 700 m of secluded beach.434 viewsOne of the best surfing beaches in Rio, located SW of Rio.
Who knew this is how cashews grow?432 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!