Tom & Lori
Happy Days
in
Brazil
2007
Colonial town of Ouro Preto, founded on gold mining in the 1700s
Over 20 churches grace the hills of Ouro Preto
The ceiling of Sao Francisco de Assis church
Perspectives on "tall"
A view down the cobblestoned streets
There's a gold mine at the end of the rainbow
Haunting view of Sao Francisco de Assis
Trolley car going down into the Passagem gold mine
The ride down
Swimming in the subterranean lake in the mine...Brrrr!
Delightful town square of Mariana
View to the Basilica which was never finished
Dueling churches in Mariana
Exploring the steep cobblestoned streets of Mariana
Overlooking town
Eating with the locals...pay by the kilo
Dirt road to Lavras Novas
Incredible rusty red hue of the local soil
Bungalows for rent in Lavras Novas
Resident of Lavras Novas
Wide open spaces
The National Park of Ilha Grande
No motor vehicles are on the island
Barefoot in downtown Abraao, Ilha Grande
Peeking inside Sao Sebastiao church
View of the defunct prison on Ilha Grande, Brazil's Alcatraz
Tom found the perfect place for his beach towel
Hangin' out
Sunset on a cloudy day
Packed up for our trek to our next lodging on Ilha...Asalem
View of Asalem, tucked away on the tropical hillside
Pussy cat
Isolated beach near Asalem
Beach bar on our sea kayak excursion
Sun seeker
Vendors of the traditional Brazilian stew, moqueca
Naptime
Local transportation
Port town of Paraty...imported slaves & exported gold
Coconuts for sale
A beautiful afternoon at Paraty's port
Panoramic view of one of Trindade's beaches
Beach bums in Brazil
Our jungle bungalow at the fabulous Hotel le Gite d'Indaiatiba
click on link below to get to their webpage
[www.legitedindaiatiba.com.br]
Funky living room in our bungalow
Stone path admist the jungle garden
Lap pool doubling as a reflection pool
Brazilian chillin'
Jungle stream by our bungalow
Nature's jacuzzi
Sports Illustrated on location in Brazil
Edible decorations at le Gite
Plus, delicious dining!
View of Rio beneath the clouds