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NOMADIC LIFESTYLE, EARTH, United States
After getting my first passport in 2006 and traveling to climb Kilimanjaro in Tanzania my life changed. I began the process of getting rid of all my possessions and traveling the world. Traveling to over 125 countries and all 7 continents, hostels have been my home. This "new life" has taught me what is important and it was NOT accumulating money or possessions. Traveling is the best education. I hope my blog will encourage others to travel. My World Tattoo was a way for me to express my PASSION FOR TRAVEL.

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Showing posts with label Rio de Janeiro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rio de Janeiro. Show all posts

BRAZIL, Rio de Janeiro

 March 15-23, 2022

After visiting beautiful Iguazu Falls,  I flew to Rio where I was staying in a dorm for 8 nights located only 1 block from Ipanema Beach. Walking the beach, tanning, beer and socializing at the Hostel Bar in the evening was my daily routine. I also did a day tour that included visiting Christ the Redeemer, one of 7 Wonders of World, and Sugar Loaf Mountain.



















BRAZIL, Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer

1/27/11

Went to Corcordoba Mountain today to see, Christ the Redeemer, 1 of the New 7 Wonders of the World which is on the very top of the mountain and overlooks Rio. Incredible views but unfortunately the sun was behind the statute and my pictures of the statue are not great. The statue is about 240 feet tall.













BRAZIL, Rio de Janeiro, Sugar Loaf Mountain

1/25/11

After the free breakfast at the hostel, I caught the 511 bus to Sugar Loaf and caught the tram up to one of the most scenic spots in Rio. About 2000 feet high.  Pricey at about $28 but have learned to accept that Rio is just crazy expensive even if backpacking. Stayed a few hours just taking in the scenery and caught the 512 back to the hostel.









First tram used. So glad I did not have to ride up in this.









BRAZIL, Rio de Janeiro, HANG GLIDING OVER RIO

1/23/11

Regardless of the cost, I had made up my mind that I would hang glide over Rio when I went to South America. Plus, I had heard so many incredible stories. It was spectacular and breathtaking. 10 minutes of soaring over the city and landing on the Sao Conrado Beach. I also was able to watch many para gliders and hang gliders take off before it was my turn. Will post a few pictures but have a mini DVD of entire flight that I must find out how to transfer to my computer which has no place for Cd's or DVD. Hopefully I will visit Christ the Redeemer or Sugar Loaf Mountain tomorrow. So expensive here, may leave one day early.









Landing Area