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Postcards from the Transition

Postcards from the Transition.

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Tag: Rio

Cruises, M.S. Amsterdam 2020 World Cruise, S. AmericaLeave a comment

Intermission

January 26, 2020March 29, 2020 Rich McClear

January 20, 2020 Rio You know you’re in Rio when you stand on the rooftop of a Copacabana hotel.  Eyes left you see Sugarloaf.  Eyes right, you see Copacabana fort.  Eyes forward you have Copacabana Beach. Eyes down the Copa … Continue reading Intermission

S. America2 Comments

The Chrysler Building Gets Religion

February 17, 2015 Rich McClear

February 16, 2015 Sailing out of Rio “The Chrysler Building Gets Religion.”  At least that what the statue of Christ the Redeemer on the top of Corcovado reminds me of, although I think this art deco “wonder of the modern … Continue reading The Chrysler Building Gets Religion

Carnival, Lent and Easter, S. America2 Comments

Joyful Apocalypse,

February 17, 2015February 27, 2017 Rich McClear

February 16, 2015 Carnival in Rio. We were on our feet dancing for the entire performance of the Mocidade Samba School at the Sambodormo in Rio for Carnival.  This group was clearly a crowd favorite.  When they were announced thousands … Continue reading Joyful Apocalypse,

Carnival, S. America1 Comment

The Girl in Ipanema

February 16, 2015February 27, 2017 Rich McClear

February 15, 2015 Rio Dear Friends, Anyone who has traveled in India, North Africa or the Middle East knows the ritual of a visit to Uncle Tonoose’s carpet shop.  In South America there is a VERY upscale version of that … Continue reading The Girl in Ipanema

Carnival, S. America3 Comments

Manha de Carnaval

February 15, 2015February 28, 2022 Rich McClear

February 15, 2015 Rio I was so excited I couldn’t sleep.  Therefore I was rewarded as we sailed past sugar loaf just before sunrise watching the pilot boat drop off the harbor pilot on Prinsendam.  We watched the sun behind … Continue reading Manha de Carnaval

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