Monthly Archives: April 2019

Ri-O! Ri-i-i-O! Daylight come and me wan’ go tour

Todd C. April 19, 2019
[10] comments
https://gruncleodd.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSCN2248-Two-Brothers-Parasailing-190x143.jpg

After a night’s sleep and a day to adjust to the jump in temperature, I woke up Thursday morning ready to explore Rio beyond the immediate area of the hotel. However, before I bring you along with our small group …

read more
Posted in South America 2019 | 10 Comments

A breath of hot air – part 2

Todd C. April 16, 2019
[0] comments
https://gruncleodd.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190306_204035-190x107.jpg

O Sole Rio. Given that there is no rio (Portuguese for river) near Rio and that the principal body of water abutting the city is now known by its Tupi name Guanabara Bay, whence the name Rio de Janeiro? Although …

read more
Posted in South America 2019 | Leave a comment

A breath of hot air

Todd C. April 16, 2019
[3] comments
https://gruncleodd.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSCN2239-Copacabana-Beach-143x190.jpg

A bit of personal reflection. In general, I enjoy hot weather and anyone who knows me can attest that I far prefer hot temperatures to cold. I can’t say with certainty that I carry my heat tolerance proudly but when …

read more
Posted in South America 2019 | 3 Comments