The little city of Iguazu had a cheesy casino. It was about the size of a large convenience store with … More

Vultures were always circling somewhere in the Rio area. Over the city, near the Jesus statue, over Sugar Loaf, they … More

People’s pets in Rio were generally well mannered. Here is this beast wanting his master to drop a tidbit – … More

When I first saw this store I though who would name there store after a food-borne illness. Then I remembered … More

This was a morning show I caught on Rio television. It was hosted by a scary woman and a parrot … More

Went to a great Samba show while in Rio. This show had over fifty people in the cast and told … More

This was a weird scene I saw while strolling through Rio. This is an appliance store and these gentlemen are … More

Corcovado, meaning “hunchback” in Portuguese, is a mountain in central Rio de Janeiro. The 2,330 ft granite peak is located … More

This guy had the coolest shoes. I have heard of matching your clothes to your shoes, but this is over … More

Graffiti is a new art form in Rio. Apparently, graffiti artists have been commissioned to paint many of the walls … More

While we were island hopping we came across the secret hideout where the movie “Boys from Brazil” was based. This … More

We took an island hopping trip on a small scow outside Rio. These islands were tranquil and very relaxing. The … More

Rio is an old poorly maintained city that is slowly rusting away. Infrastructure and the need to fix it are … More

We take for granted many things in America such as the organization of public utilities. In Rio and Buenos Aires … More

Copacabana Beach is one of the most beautiful and clean beaches I have visited. The sand it great and the … More

Rio de Janeiro is the third largest city in South America with a population of 7,000,000 people. It is a … More

Sugar Loaf is one of the main attractions in Rio. It rises 1,300 feet above the bay and is said … More

We had just checked in to our hotel and made the first walk into Rio. On the very first street, … More