A misty day in Paris back in 2012 – view from the Eiffel Tower.
Category: Travel
Meat cuts in Argentina
Here is a list of 18 meat cuts from Argentina in three languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese.
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Sunset in Farol de Santa Marta
Here are some amazing shots I took back in November 2014 in a beach called Farol de Santa Marta. It was pretty much by chance as I was heading back home with some groceries before dinner and I caught this stunning view. Luckily, I had my camera with me so I stopped to enjoy it and take a few shots. Click on the pictures to enlarge them.
Sunset in Farol de Santa Marta
Sunset in Farol de Santa Marta
São Francisco do Sul
Founded by the Portuguese back in 1658, São Francisco do Sul is located in the north of Santa Catarina – the second southern most state of Brazil. The town, which has approximately 45,000 inhabitants, has kept some of its original architecture in the downtown area and around the port. The seaport of São Francisco do Sul is the fifth busiest port in Brazil (in number of containers and sixth in trade volume) and most of the economic activity in the region revolves around it.
Parque Estadual de Vila Velha
An interesting place to visit near Curitiba (about 90 km) is Parque Estadual de Vila Velha. This is a State Park which offers some infrastructure to the visitor. There are two main guided tours in the park. One to see the rock formations and the other to see two caves more than 50 mts deep (called Furnas) and a beautiful lagoon (Lagoa Dourada). If you are in Curitiba, it’s definitely worth a visit!
The Goblet is the most famous rock formation in the park
Furnas formation – click on image to enlarge!
Photo on a book cover
Recently I had one of the photos that I keep on my Panoramio profile page chosen to be used on a book cover. The photo is also featured on Google Earth. I took the photo while I was traveling in the Northeast of Brazil with my wife. She saw these trees that kind of hug one another, as if they were two lovers, near some small village on the coast, and we decided to go there and check it out.
Couples tie ribbons with their names on the entangled roots as a symbol of eternal love for each other
Exactly 10 years later, I get this email from a writer who is writing a book about marriage and marital relationships asking if he could use my photo. Well, yes!
; )
Serra do Rio do Rastro
Certainly one of the most incredible roads I’ve driven on. With remarkable landscapes and deep crags, this mountain range is located in the southeast of Santa Catarina (second southern most state in Brazil) between Lauro Müller and Bom Jardim da Serra. Its highest point is at 1460 meters above sea level.
On a clear-sky day it is possible to see the Atlantic ocean, which is about 100 kms away. Though, it doesn’t seem to be visible in the picture.
On our way up to the top!
There are many viewpoints on the way where you can stop to take photos and enjoy the view.
Road view
Serra do Rio do Rastro
Near the coast in southern Brazil
I took this photo back in 2005 in the southern most state of Brazil near the coast. I love the color combination in this photo and the way the dense thick clouds stand above the hills. Also, the shape of the hill in the center resembles a pregnant woman lying on her back, which gives a touch of peacefulness to it.
Fortaleza Canyon
Fortaleza Canyon is certainly one of the most stunning landscape views you can find in the south of Brazil. The canyon is located in the Parque Nacional da Serra Geral, 23 km from Cambará do Sul. It stands at 1240 mts above sea level and on a clear sky day, it is possible to see the Atlantic ocean. There are a few trails and viewpoints for the visitors. A must-see for those who love nature!
Two unforgettable sunsets
Back in July 2014 I traveled to Bahia with my wife and two kids. We watched two amazing sunsets there and I decided to write this blogpost to share some of the pictures I took.
The first one was in Morro de São Paulo…
…and the second in Salvador.
