Today, we made a stunning drive into the country side. Miguel was keen for us to see the village of Garzon. Lisa, a dear friend from the industry has her little getaway there and although she hadn’t arrived yet, she had invited us to come and see it. So we were all excited!
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Meditation and Yerba mate with Tiana..
This morning, I had an early meditation session with Tiana. Tania has proven to be more than just a friendly host. She is a real friend. From the first day onwards I connected immediately. She is such an inspiring woman and I love her approach to life.. We had a meditation session together in theContinue reading “Meditation and Yerba mate with Tiana..”
A special moment in Jose Ignacio…
Endless views and space. The coast wild with dunes that remind me of Holland and the beaches that look like this! When I saw the boys sitting there, I had to click! It is probably one of my favourite pictures of the trip so far!
In the wild!
We arrived in Uruguay and we are so overwhelmed by the beauty of this country! Especially the place where we are staying! I found it on Airbnb. We are the first guests of Tiana and Leon. A couple of Buenos Aires who have made this place their home. Since a year or twoContinue reading “In the wild!”
Bosa Nova is our thing!
Being in Brasil and not loving Bosa Nova is impossible for us. Ever since we got the guitar, Miguel has been rediscovering old songs. And tonight we have listened to so many. They are part of our play list. I think Djavan and Caetano Veloso are my favourites and Astrud Gilberto’s voice is to dieContinue reading “Bosa Nova is our thing!”
Sunset at Ipanema!
We left home in the afternoon. Today was extremely hot! So after a lunch and a siesta we walked from Copacabana beach to Ipanema. At times, I felt as if I was on a movie set. People rollerblading, jogging, skateboarding. What an energy and vibration! The beaches full of people, music everywhere and the smellContinue reading “Sunset at Ipanema!”
Copacabana!
And here we are at Copacabana beach! We were so much looking forward to have a swim in the ocean ( although cold!). It is not what we are used to in Sri Lanka but the boys loved it!!! We spent the whole afternoon enjoying the beach. I had managed to get a football forContinue reading “Copacabana!”
Lapa!
Lapa is such an iconic neighbourhood of Rio. We walked all the way from our house to the famous Escadaria Selarón. It is a set of world-famous steps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They are the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón who claimed it as “my tribute to the Brazilian people”. I had alwaysContinue reading “Lapa!”
Our house!
I couldn’t resist to dedicate a post to our house here in Santa Teresa. It is such a reflection of the neighbourhood and people who live here. Bohemian, old glory, eclectic, artistic. While the boys were doing a bit of homework, I took a few pics. It is such an inspiring place to be. TheContinue reading “Our house!”
Corcovado!
This is the little train station where we took the train up to Corcovado mountain to see the famous Christ the Redeemer! We had taken the little yellow tram around the corner from our house but then it left us stranded half way the hill!!..:( So we walked for a good half a hour untilContinue reading “Corcovado!”
The Five Gypsies 