BRAZIL! April - May, 2008 http://balloonbill.smugmug.com/gallery/4867288_Widmh/ After returning to the US from England, I spent some fine Spring days with friends in NYC and in Connecticut with my mom, then flew to Brazil. The first phase of the good times in Brazil was a balloon event down south in Torres, followed by some special days on boats in the area of Angra dos Reis, courtesy of Bruno & Sophie, with their French family & friends. A visit to Brazil is not complete without spending time in Rio, which this time included a walk up Corcovado and into the clouds to visit Christ, followed by a free concert of some of Brazil‘s top singers on beach in front of the Copacabana Palace Hotel. There was also a very important side trip to visit with my host families of 36 years ago in Juiz de Fora, a couple hours north of Rio. For many reasons, every day I'm reminded of how fortunate I am. Being in Brazil seems to really bring that to the forefront. I'm thankful that Brazil continues to play such a big part in my life since that first visit so long ago. http://www.smugmug.com/img/feed-icon.png Other Mon, 05 May 2008 05:42:02 -0700 Mon, 05 May 2008 06:23:41 -0700 http://www.smugmug.com/ Copyright 2009, the copyright holder of each photograph. Some portions copyright SmugMug. All rights reserved. http://balloonbill.smugmug.com/Other/BRAZIL-April-May-2008/131/290065257_B5kBr-Ti-1.jpg BRAZIL! April - May, 2008 http://balloonbill.smugmug.com/gallery/4867288_Widmh/