We went to Brazil for 10 days with our good friends. We seriously had so much fun!
Itinerary:
April 28: 7pm fly to Rio
April 29: arrive in Rio and drive to Buzios
May 2 : Spend the day and night in Rio
May 3: Fly to Igussua Falls
May 5: Arrive back in Rio
May 7: Fly back to Dallas
The flight down to Rio was quite nice. Shawn and I were able to get business class so we had yummy food, watched a movie and then took a sleeping pill that Kristy gave us and slept like babies. I think sleeping pills are a must for over night flights.
Us in our rental car trying to figure out how to get out of Rio.....
BUZIOS
We landed in Rio and rented a car and drove to Buzios. Buzios is a little beach town about 3 hours north of Rio. It is famous for it's quaint atmosphere, pousadas, hidden spectacular beaches and delicious food. They have not let big hotels come into the area so you stay in a pousada which are privately run hotels that contain around 30 rooms. I think this was a highlight for everyone. We loved Buzios and would highly recommend going there if you ever go to Rio.
Buzios is only a 3 hour drive away but it took us about 5 hours to get there because the street signs in Brazil pretty much do not exist. We had quite an adventure trying to figure out how to get out of Rio yet alone how to get to Buzios. Everyone who we would stop to ask directions would say, "take a left, then another left another left and you will get there......" Nobody referred to streets. We finally figured out that if we ask 3 people we can finally figure out how to get somewhere. It was crazy getting to Buzios but well worth it once we arrived.
This was our area of relaxation. We spent most of our time snorkeling, relaxing at the beach, shopping, and eating the most delicious food. We enjoyed a yummy steak house, Italian restaurant, fresh coconut, coconut milk and gelato. We took a water taxi around the bay where we saw lots of sea turtles and just enjoyed the amazing scenery. Kristy and I both bought some fun dresses and jewelry. Here we really enjoyed talking and laughing with our friends. We wished we had a couple more days to enjoy the beach life. We loved the Brazilian way of life.
Relaxing
Food
Scenery
RIO
more to come...
2 comments:
I can't believe you rented a car and drove in Rio! Those drivers are CRAZY!
We just saw the movie "Rio" the other day. You'll have to go see it if you haven't yet. It's so fun to see all the places you have been on an animated film.
btw, I love your family pic at the top of your blog. Too cute.
Oh my gosh- did you seriously do Busios?!! I always have heard great things about there! And are you kidding me that you stayed in the Copacabana Palace?!! That is living!
I am dying to talk to you and hear all about your reaction to Brazil. It has definitely become my reality- however, now I'm not a tourist and it's a bit different! :) To say the least.
You guys look like you had a great time!
p.s. Can you give those sleeping pills to kids?! lol. Sounds like you had a great flight. I'm not looking forward to mine in July with the 2 small ones. I'll be that lady with screeching kids in the back and everyone rolling their eyes. ai ai.
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