Monthly Archives: April 2013

Day 117 – Viva Rochina Favela

An incredible tour through Favela Rocinha. Thanks Zezinho of Favela Adventures for showing us an experience of Rio we will never forget and allowing us to see such a vibrant positive community full of heart and soul. Your DJ school … Continue reading

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Day 116 – Sunset over Rio, Sugarloaf Mountain

This has to be one of Nobbies spectacular city views by far. Spent almost 6 hours up here as the haze and smog was not good for viewing in the afternoon. Such a beautiful place to chill with 2 cable … Continue reading

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Day 115 – When my baby goes to Rio..

ok everyone sing..”.when my baby, when my baby goes to Rio….” Nobbies finally leave Ilha Grande and head 3 hours north by boat and van to RIO!!! Staying one block from Leblon beach. This is our home for a week.

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Day 114 – Just cruisin’ Ilha Grande

Nobbies still bumming around on the island. Schooner cruises are so cheap at $25pp for 6 hours of island hopping. Why not especially when Ben is enjoying the Brazilian scenery from his deck chair.

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Day 113 – 3 hour trek to Lopes Mendes

Nothing like a reward after trekking 3 hours over to the other side of the island to reach a stunning beach of white sands and crystal clear waters called Lopes Mendes. The colours remind me so much of Hyams Beach … Continue reading

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Day 112 – Island life, Ilha Grande

More island life for Nobbies. Another hard day at the office. Swim, sand, walking, caipirinhas, beer and of course Brazilian cakes and sweets. We will certainly miss the sweet cart each night. Piling on the kilos which is not exactly … Continue reading

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Day 111 – In transit to Ilha Grande

In transit to Ilha Grande (big island). Nobbies do love this new way of travelling to destinations sailing on a wooden schooners. Makes up for the crazy impatient Brazilian bus drivers we experienced in the morning. We have some hard … Continue reading

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Day 110 – Island hopping in Bay of Paraty

Nobbies were thinking of you all whilst we were island hopping on a schooner cruise for the day. Sorry in advance for this post. You can see why we are lingering here for a while longer in this beautiful part … Continue reading

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Day 109 – Cobblestoning in Paraty

Glad I left my high heels at home walking along Paraty’s historic streets lined with cobblestones which Nobbies now call cobble boulders! Low season here so enjoying the peace and serenity of this beautiful tourist town on the most stunning … Continue reading

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Day 108 – City to coast, Brazil

Nobbies are on the road again departing from Sao Paulo’s bus terminal Rodovi

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