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!”
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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!”
Landed in Rio!
I just came back from the bakery. When I turned around the corner of our street, I saw Ruben up high.. playing the guitar in the window upstairs. It felt so familiar. As if we have been here forever! The house is just us..! It couldn’t have been a better fit! Very spacious, with highContinue reading “Landed in Rio!”
The Five Gypsies 