Pedra do Sino.363 viewsThe trail continues another 19 km to Petropolis.
This spot is km 11.
Mountain flowers.361 viewsThe high alpine flowers are spectacular.
Adding the chocolate chunks343 views
A salad lunch in our apartment.336 views
Making banana bread332 views
John is 6'3" so the tree is ???331 viewsThe Botanical Gardens have over 5000 varieties of plants.
Hike near Teresopolis330 views
Dedo de Deus (Finger of God) located in the center of the photo is the most famous peak in Sierra Dos Orgaos National Park, Teresopolis328 viewsWith so many peaks, this is the mountain climbing and rock climbing center of Brazil.
Beach scene Meaipe328 views
The Botanical Gardens in Rio.326 views
Pousada Paradiso, Santa Teresa.325 viewsAnd what a paradise it was! From the bird calls that woke us in the morning to the hundreds of exotic tropical fuit trees and plants, colourful hummingbirds, and the croaking frogs that lulled us to sleep at night, it was a magical place.