Day 126 – A step back in time, Salta

Posted on May 9, 2013 by fleesee

Nobbies are still here relishing the slow and simple pace of Salta. The tradition of siesta is strong here with the town shutting down for most of the afternoon.

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Day 125 – Brought to you by Coca Cola

Posted on May 8, 2013 by fleesee

Salta, brought to you by Coca Cola.

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Day 124 – Iglesias de Salta

Posted on May 7, 2013 by fleesee

Old world charm in these Spanish colonial churches in Salta.

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Day 123 – A charming hostel, Salta

Posted on May 6, 2013 by fleesee

Every so often there is a hostel that strikes a chord with weary travellers and makes a peaceful haven to connect and make new acquaintances exchanging travel stories, take the time to plan for the next journey ahead in the … Continue reading →

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Day 122 – Expect the unexpected

Posted on May 5, 2013 by fleesee

Not everyday is perfect in paradise. Today’s mission – fly from Rio to Salta, Argentina via Buenos Aires. Flight departs 10.30am. Nobbies wake up to a howling storm. No taxis to be found. Landlines are down so can’t book a … Continue reading →

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Day 121 – Rio’s natural beauty

Posted on May 4, 2013 by fleesee

Brazil has amazing exotic plant and birdlife so Nobbies took a few hours out from the beaches to wander through Rio’s Botanical Gardens. Giant lily pads, bamboo forest, mini monkeys, Royal avenue of 150 year old palm trees and the … Continue reading →

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Day 120 – Tall & tan & young & lovely

Posted on May 3, 2013 by fleesee

“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.

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Day 119 – Cristo Redentor, Rio

Posted on May 2, 2013 by fleesee

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 →

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Day 118 – Rio downtown by day and by night

Posted on May 1, 2013 by fleesee

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 →

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Day 117 – Viva Rochina Favela

Posted on April 30, 2013 by fleesee

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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