Was it a dream, or was it real? The two of us, making our way to/through Rio de Janeiro…
Pulling off the runway in southern Brazil, watching Iguazu Falls pass beneath the window.
Vivid memories all flight long.
Touchdown.
Arriving in a new city, waiting to pull around a corner and catch those first, unforgettable glimpses through taxi windows. Sugarloaf Mountain. Christ the Redeemer. Copacabana Beach.
Taking a train to the top of Corcovado: watching the sun fall low and the shadows of Christ the Redeemer stretch over the hills and beaches, skyscrapers and favelas alike…
Etching memories as best we can…
Wondering what it means, to a city, knowing “We are the hem of His robe.”
Heading to the high points: Tramming to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Wondering about the pain and the beauty of such a city. The flowers, the barbed wire.
Security needed still in Paradise.
There a things yet broken that will one day be healed.
Beaches waiting for sunset. Then waiting again for dawn.
Enjoying the simple things. Like lasagna with a best friend…
We visit landmarks and gardens and non-profits, then we leave on ships.
These adventures happen in such a flash…
Thank heavens for the gift of memory.
For your own five minute visit to Rio, take a peek at The City of Samba from Jarbas Agnelli.
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Strange, mysterious land, ( by the music)..not fitting for the beauty of the land.
I love the statue of “Christ the Redeemer.” Thanks for the “post card” you sent.
You two must be in Spain now. Say HI to Mike and Tracy for us! Enjoy your stay with them!
Yay – glad that your postcard arrived! Handwritten updates are way better than a blog, anyway : ) We had a wonderful two weeks with Mike and Tracy. Such fun to see friends from home. Love to you both xx
You guys are so cool.
That’s all for now ;D.
Linda, you ROCK! : )
That video kinda sorta blew my mind.
Wasn’t it gorgeous?!!!?!
Wow! So beautiful…glad you got to experience that.
:) Ursula, Spencer & baby Marie
Baby Marie!!! You guys must just be in love : ) We can’t wait to see her when we get back to Oregon… Congratulations! xx
amazing video. love the effects. looks like a make believe land.
It’s mesmerizing! I saw the video before we arrived, and it was so fun to get to see it in real life after seeing the “make believe” version : )
My favorite picture was the one of you painting the landscape :)
I think it’s mine, too ; ) I always feel so much better when I manage to sit down and work on art for a bit… Now, how can I turn it into a postcard?
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Fantastic Rio de Janeiro!