The girl from Ipanema
Bike paths all the way so very civilised. Pedestrians on these bike paths are as dopey as those in Canberra, ignorantly straddling the path in groups of 2 or 3. We're glad we didn't know the Portuguese for "move over" because it probably would have translated as "you are a bunch of fat pigs" or something. Julie and Jean were quite overdressed I have to say, mind you the combination of g-string with extreme cellulite probably could be phased out.
Back to the hotel for a swim in the pool on the hotel roof, with Christ the Redeemer giving blessings down on us from his lofty height, then lunch. This was a delicious sandwich which came with a choice of breads - brown, white, croissant, bagel etc, plus "Australian". Naturally we were fascinated about what "Australian" bread is, and here it is in the photo: dark brown and a bit sweet. The photo makes it look a little disgusting but it actually was quite nice, and we wished we could get sandwiches as tasty as this back home. Quite unlike Europe where you get sick of ham and cheese. In fact we have both been eating a lot on this trip - the food so far has been excellent.
We then caught up with 10 of the tour group for an impromptu trip back to Ipanema for Brazilian cocktails on the beach as the sun started to set. This was even tougher than it sounds. Even Julie had one of these alcoholic beverages - and the picture below proves it as well as showing how much we didn't enjoy the experience. Dinner with the group and back to the hotel via exciting honking taxi ride for an early night. Now channel surfing through the 53 stations on offer, and we may have found a movie to watch that hasn't been dubbed.
To Peru tomorrow afternoon. Long flight. Hopefully the internet access will be ok from our hotel there. Until then.
Gee, where are you finding the time to rest? Talk about full on............!
ReplyDeleteLike in good old Aus goes on as normal althought the rain (except for parts of N QLD) appears to have temporarily ceased. According to the ABC Landline program this afternoon, La Nina is now receding and we can expect a 50-50 chance of normal rainfall for the next few months. Remains to be seen eh?
Brumbies got done again - obviously the communist way of running a rugby team is not working. So, do they have 15 captains as well as 15 coaches? This is taking socialism to ridiculous heights! And the Raiders have been infected too; leading 22-16 with about 90 second left and a scrum on the Gold Coast tryline. Alford then knocks on from the scrum! Coast then score on the bell to make it 22-22. Grrrrrr. Then golden point time; winger knocks on in front of the Coast's line. Easy drop goal for them to win!
AFL - Suns got absolutely walloped by Carton; Swans won a thriller against Essendon in Sydney; funny season so far. Two draws; several close games - but the rest have been pretty much hidings. Although West Coast beat Port Powerfailure here in Adelaide for the first time in nine years.
Off down south next weekend; twins' third birthday party. Where has the time gone?
Still negotiating the Mustang build which is keeping me occupied for a couple of hours each weekend.
Apart from all of that, all good here in sunny Adelaide. Work is still bedlam (two new clowns in Canberra giving us grief) and Julie is as busy as always.
Love from the Adelaide mob (envious of your travels!). Pleased to hear you got some Australiana at the airport before you left; as you note, they're worth their weight in gold.
Ian and Julie
Dad, how many cocktails did you have before you wrote this?
ReplyDeleteLaura - that's a TERRIBLE thing to say!
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Well, I was just wondering as Dad seemed to be writing it with.... exuberance :)
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