With The Traveling Eye in RIO
We're here! We arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil today. So excited because it's been at least 7 years since our last visit and we have been anxiously anticipating our return. Rio is such a magnetic city. It's so full of life that as soon as you leave you'll want to return.
What I immediately noticed is that it's a familiar place. Not much has changed. Of course, they're getting ready for some big events that are coming their way. The Catholic gathering in 2013, World cup in 2014 and The Olympics in 2016. There's highway expansion going on, areas inside of and just outside of Rio that are being built and renovated. The area is buzzing with excitement and anticipation of these events and for good reason.
Flying in you fly over the Christ the Redeemer statue, that iconic figure that is symbolic to Rio, Sugar Loaf, the twin peak mountain with excellent views and the city itself and massive population.
We waisted no time and headed to a BBQ lunch or Churrascia. We went to Churrascaria Palace just down the street and around the corner from our hotel (Windsor Excelsior). Oh boy, what a feast. Caipirinhas made table side with muddled limes, sugar and cachaca (a cane alcohol). This is the national cocktail and you have to be careful because it is tasty but can be lethal. A salad bar, which we, sad to say, passed by. A sushi bar that we looked at but did not partake. and the main feature, grilled and slow cooked meats brought to your table on large swords and carved on to your plate. This is what we feasted on. Lamb, steaks, pork loins, sausages, chicken, shrimp, ribs and so on and so on.
We definitely called uncle.
We will visit all the top sights, filming and doing our radio show. We will also use this trip to plan future group trips to Brazil. Stay tuned...
What I immediately noticed is that it's a familiar place. Not much has changed. Of course, they're getting ready for some big events that are coming their way. The Catholic gathering in 2013, World cup in 2014 and The Olympics in 2016. There's highway expansion going on, areas inside of and just outside of Rio that are being built and renovated. The area is buzzing with excitement and anticipation of these events and for good reason.
Flying in you fly over the Christ the Redeemer statue, that iconic figure that is symbolic to Rio, Sugar Loaf, the twin peak mountain with excellent views and the city itself and massive population.
We waisted no time and headed to a BBQ lunch or Churrascia. We went to Churrascaria Palace just down the street and around the corner from our hotel (Windsor Excelsior). Oh boy, what a feast. Caipirinhas made table side with muddled limes, sugar and cachaca (a cane alcohol). This is the national cocktail and you have to be careful because it is tasty but can be lethal. A salad bar, which we, sad to say, passed by. A sushi bar that we looked at but did not partake. and the main feature, grilled and slow cooked meats brought to your table on large swords and carved on to your plate. This is what we feasted on. Lamb, steaks, pork loins, sausages, chicken, shrimp, ribs and so on and so on.
We definitely called uncle.
We will visit all the top sights, filming and doing our radio show. We will also use this trip to plan future group trips to Brazil. Stay tuned...
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