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Rio de Janeiro, July 2004 |
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"It is hard for a man to make any city worthy of such surroundings as nature has given to Rio" -- James Bryce |
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Click on any picture to enlarge. |
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In July of 2004, Mike and April had a free ticket to fly anywhere that American Airlines flies. After 27 minutes of debate, we chose Rio. |
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Our hotel, the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro. Really nice hotel in a great location (one end of Copacabana Beach). |
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The view from our balcony. Unbeatable. |
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Mike in front of the Lagoa. |
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That same Lagoa had a strange effect on April. |
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Mike looking for inspiration towards Cristo Redentor. |
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The effects of the Lagoa having worn off, we ventured over to the Jardim Botanico, where April posed with some dude. |
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The entrance to the Jardim Botanico. |
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April in front of the Forte de Copacabana. |
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Mike, definitely NOT looking like a tourist. |
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Mike and April enjoying some aqua de coco (coconut water). Oh, did i say enjoying? I meant pretending to drink it for the photo. Maybe it was a bad batch. |
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The Copacabana Palace Hotel. |
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The opposite end of Copacabana Beach from our hotel. |
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Rio, page 2 |
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