A Love Affair From the Start

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Paraty
April 30th 2012

Published: May 2nd 2012

Little Paraty, just four hours from Brazil’s big and boisterous Rio de Janeiro, is a world away from the year round “carnival” atmosphere of its famed big city. To be brief; quaint, quiet and cobblestoned. To do it justice; a town of gorgeous colonial charm which would appeal to even the most stubborn modernist. With a pleasant community atmosphere Paraty showcases numerous charming churc... Read Full Entry

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Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Chris and Amy

We are Amy and Chris. After completing our first attempt at a round the world trip in 2012, we are currently fitting in careers around our enduring need to see the world. Our blog is primarily for family and friends, but we are always flattered to learn that others have read (and on occasion even enjoyed) our writing and photographs. With that said... Afoot and light hearted, I take to the open road. Healthy, free, the world before me. The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose...you road I enter upon and look around! I beli... full info

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2nd May 2012

TinNiE
" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

lovely :)
too bad the weather did not cooperate with you.i'm just trying to catch up with my reading :) looks like a nice place...i've also had my 'love at first site' (but with a small church up a hill).hehe.keep safe! x

7th May 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thanks!
Hi! Thanks Tinnie!

2nd May 2012

Anastasia78
Anastasia78

I'll meet you there!
Wow! Your vivid writing has planted a little seed in my wanderluster brain...when will I get to Paraty...? Once again, your photos make me green with envy. They're breathtaking! Gives me something to aspire to. Thanks again for sharing your travels.

7th May 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thanks!
We can't wait to read you Paraty blog sometime in the future Andrea :)

2nd May 2012

B and Fozzy
Barbara and Fozzy

How much are the houses selling for ?
I might just buy one myself Blossom x Lovely pictures . My bucket lists going longer x

7th May 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Do it!!
A family holiday home!!

2nd May 2012

denidax
Deni, Dax and Ella

I can't get enough of your blogs, guys! both the pictures and the text... love 'em, love 'em, love 'em!!!

7th May 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thanks!
Thank you guys! Such a lovely comment :)

3rd May 2012

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

LOVE IT
Your photos get better & better...nothing like magic locales...and heaps of practice...and a good camera helps as well...keep up the high quality...seems second nature to you considering the masses of great photos from you guys.

7th May 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thank you!
Thanks Dave- we're working on it!

4th May 2012

Sophie and Dale
Sophie & Dale

Wow!
Loving your blogs and the photos are just incredible. Great to see such beautiful photos of such a lovely place.. we fell in love with it here too, it's so so charming. Take care guys x

7th May 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thanks!
Thank you so much. I feel like I'm going to be falling in love a lot in S. America. Read that you were heading of on your travels again soon- exciting!!

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