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“tall and tan and young and lovely, the girl from Ipanema goes walking, and when she passes, each one she passes goes…ahhhhh”. Nobbies hanging out at Ipanema Beach and we haven’t stopped singing this song since.

After seeing this famous Rio icon all my life in movies and books, Nobbies finally get up close to Christ Redeemer statue. Perched 2300 feet high on top of Corcovado mountain the statue is 100 feet high and the arm … Continue reading →

A day strolling around Rio’s CBD district centro. Interesting mix of modern, colonial and imperial architecture. After the sun sets Nobbies are checking out a samba club. Gringos like us just don’t have the dance gene but still we manage … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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.

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.

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 →

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 →

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 →