Ponte JK

Ponte JK all lit up last year for Christmas

Full Moon Over Ponte JK with Bridge Lit Up with the Colors of Brazil

For the last few years around Christmas time I like to go down to the Ponte JK or JK Bridge here in Brasilia, to photograph it and see how they've lit it up. This year I believe because of the crisis they didn't put any color gels on it or at least the last time I saw it, it was still plain white. Maybe next year.

Rio's Street Art

Art Work at Olympic Boulevard, Rio de Janeiro  

Brazilian Folklore Character Saci

Graffiti in the Lapa Neighborhood Locate in the Center of Rio

Like all big cities in the world theirs no shortage of Colorful Street Art from Street Performers trying to make a buck to Graffiti on selective street corners. I guess its part of the Rhythm of the city.

Paqueta Island

Ferry Boat Station

Beautiful View of the Northeast side of the Little Island

Huge Boulder on the Beach

Just a 70 Minute boat ride from the the City of Rio de Janeiro lies the sleepy little Island of Paqueta aka Ilha de Paqueta. Yes, there can unwind enjoy the beach, sunshine and best of all no traffic because there are no cars there.  

Escadaria Selarón/Santa Teresa Neighborhood

Tourist on the Selaron Steps 

Defunct Trolley Station at the top of the Santa Teresa Neighborhood

More Tourist on the Selaron Steps

View of the World Famous  Pão de Açúcar from atop Santa Teresa 

I took a quick trip to vist Escadaria Selarón aka 'Selaron Steps and the Santa Teresa Neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro the other day. I really didn't know that this place existed in Rio as its over shadowed by the Christ the Redeener and Sugar loaf Mountain or Pão de Açúcar attractions not to mention the beaches. It's quite an interesting place to hang out and see a different part of Rio.    

Paralympics-Para Cyclist

Para Cyclist Competition at 2016 Rio Games 

German Para Cyclist 2016 Rio Games

Zooming Down Copacabana Beach at Para Cyclist Competition 2016 Rio Games 

Watching the Para Cyclist at the Rio 2016 Games was quite amazing to to see these athletics power their bicycles down the course on Copacabana Beach

Rio by Night

Rio de Janeiro by Night with Christ the Redeemer Over Looking the City.

Rio de Janeiro by Night with Christ the Redeemer Over Looking the City

I couldn't decide which photo I liked best so I uploaded both of these. Definitely one of the most beautiful cities I've ever been too. I love the way the light is bouncing off the Christ the Redeemer Statue into the clouds as if to say, Jesus the Light of the World.

All's Well that Ends Well

German Fans Being Interviewed by the Local Press in Brasilia.

The Long Walk to the Mané Garrincha Stadium. You had to Park 2km away for Security Purposes  

Official Flag Bearer on Opening Day

Well, thank God the 2016 Olympic Games went off without a Hitch other than the fact that a few America Swimmer had a few to many one night and came up with a tall tale of being robbed. I had the feeling that things would run smoothly and they did even though Brazil, was bombarded with negative exaggerated stories from the liberal media.