Rio - Day Two - "The Beach"

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In the morning, we made our way to the beach. I can´t remember the name but it is just a small beach close to Pão de Açucar. There is a Naval Academy close by so there is less danger of getting robbed here (that is always a danger in Rio).

Silvestre, Gustavo and I took a walk on a path around the coastal mountains. We saw many people fishing and even someone harpoon fishing for octapus, pretty cool. When we got back to the beach I had to get a cococut to drink the refreshing water inside. How perfect is that... sitting on the beach, drinking out of a coconut! It´s what every beach holiday must have. I was only missing the little paper umbrella.

Finally it was time for me to go swimming. To the supprise of everyone there, I had never gone swimming in the ocean before. That´s like telling a Canadian you´ve never seen snow! It was great. You definitly can feel the imense power of the ocean, something that´s a little different from swimming in a swimming pool or lake. And the salt water... if you´re not expecting it its a little weird at first but soon you learn to keep your mouth shut. Other than that, I soaked up a little sun and before you know it, it was time to go.

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Photos

Paradise 1
A small beach in Rio close to sugar loaf. Not many people here because it was a cold winter day (not for me!)

Refreshing
there´s nothing like lounging on the beach and drinking out of a coconut

I couldn´t resist
Rio has some of the most beautiful women in the world!

Fisherman
Nice catch!

You Rock!
this place is heaven for rock climbers, you can see them everywhere.

Comments

[LC 2 0]

aaahhh rio...
isn't it great to be able to go to the beach even in the winter?! ooohhh how i miss my beautiful city.. :/ and yes, coconut water.. it's probably one of the best things in life to just sit and enjoy really cold coconut water at a beach.. in rio, especially :D *homesick* anyways... glad you enjoyed it!! take care

[Leanne and baby X]

Amazing
Hey, you have a great eye for photography. We're loving your stories and sounds like you are living the adventures of many years in just a few months. Keep enjoying yourself. Sounds like a time of your life. See you in the fall.