Mountain flowers.396 viewsThe high alpine flowers are spectacular.
Pedra do Sino.396 viewsThe trail continues another 19 km to Petropolis.
This spot is km 11.
A salad lunch in our apartment.379 views
Adding the chocolate chunks378 views
Making banana bread369 views
Hike near Teresopolis366 views
Beach scene Meaipe365 views
John is 6'3" so the tree is ???363 viewsThe Botanical Gardens have over 5000 varieties of plants.
Dedo de Deus (Finger of God) located in the center of the photo is the most famous peak in Sierra Dos Orgaos National Park, Teresopolis362 viewsWith so many peaks, this is the mountain climbing and rock climbing center of Brazil.
Pousada Paradiso, Santa Teresa.361 viewsAnd what a paradise it was! From the bird calls that woke us in the morning to the hundreds of exotic tropical fuit trees and plants, colourful hummingbirds, and the croaking frogs that lulled us to sleep at night, it was a magical place.