Category: Brazil
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Moments & Misadventures :: A Few of the Other National Parks
There is no doubt about it-I love visiting national parks! All national parks have the same goal in mind of protecting and preserving places of rich natural beauty and historical significance. And for me there is no better way of honoring that mission than by visiting the park that they work so hard to preserve.…
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Moments & Misadventures :: Rio From the Bottom to the Top
A cool morning dawned upon Rio de Janeiro and I looked out from our hotel window onto the beautiful Copacabana Beach. It was August which meant Brazil’s wintertime, which felt like springtime in the states so the weather was perfect for exploring this beautiful city. The beach was quite peaceful with only a few beach…
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Gratitude and Miracles With the Lady of Aparecida {Brazil}
This week people across the states will celebrate Thanksgiving. Originally this day was created with the pilgrims that crossed the Atlantic and arrived safely on the shores of a new land of opportunities. They would not have survived in that new land without the generosity and guidance of the Native Americans that were there. And…
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Pedra Montada {Brazil}
One of the most pleasantly surprising places I visited in Sao Paulo was Pedra Montada. This park is not huge and does not usually have the tourist appeal, it simply offers visitors a pleasant walk among the trees and getting to see the giant balancing rocks that are there. I loved this park- the boardwalks…
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Travel Challenge- Day 4 :: Rio de Janeiro {Brazil}
I love seeing everyone’s favorite travel pictures! If you want to join the challenge, post a favorite travel picture every day for 10 days, with no explanation. I nominate you dear reader! Link back to me so I can see your pictures. Happy Sharing 🙂
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Campos do Jordão {Brazil}
One of the most wonderous areas of the state of Sao Paulo is Campos do Jordao. This area has a wealth of things to share with visitors from a train ride to the top of the mountain, a walk through stunning gardens, a ingenious waterfall, and a Swiss inspired village to wander through. This is…
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Ubatuba Beach {Brazil}
Brazil has no shortage of beautiful beaches…But my all time favorite that I visited was Ubatuba. The striking contrast of the brilliant blue waters set against the massive boulders around it was beautiful. And because it is a lesser known beach, not nearly as crowded or touristy.This is where to come to escape from it…
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Pão de Açúcar (‘Sugar Loaf Mountain’) {Brazil}
For the best views of all of Rio, make your way up to the top of “Sugar Loaf Mountain”. This peak is the highest peak, standing at 1,299 feet tall. The name comes from Brazil’s sugar cane industry. The sugar cane was placed in cone shaped clay containers called Sugar Loafs to be shipped all…
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Hall of Miracles-Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida {Brazil}
This week we celebrate Thanksgiving. And while for many Thanksgiving is a day about family, food, pie, football, parades, and shopping- at the heart of this day is the reminder to be grateful for all we have. In thinking about gratitude and giving thanks, my mind keeps going back to when I got to visit…
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Rio de Janeiro {Brazil}
I would say that Brazil could be one of my most favorite places that I have been. I have wonderful Brazilian friends who showed me all over Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. I’ve been thinking a lot about my trips to this beautiful country lately and wanting so much to go back. The people…