Buffalo's of Ilha Marajo or Marajo Island

One of the Three Different Spices of Buffalo that Live on Ilha Marajo, Brazil

Wild Buffalo's Grazing Freely in the City of Soure on Ilha Marajo

Yes, they are gentle animals and don't mind being ridden 

Here in the town of Soure, Brazil in the state of Para, the very Northern part of the Amazon Region you'll find Wild Water Buffalo's wandering around the little city without a care in the world. These gentle animals just graze on what ever vegetation and fruits, mainly mango's they can find. Oh, and they produce some really great tasting cheese and milk.

Marajo Island

Horses and Buffalo's Grazing on a Ranch Outside the Town of Soure, Brazil in Ilha Mararjo 

World Famous Samaúma Tree 

Water Buffalo Taking a Quick Dip 

Marajo Island or Ilha Marajo, an Island in the Northern Region of the Amazon in the State of Para, Brazil, is a delightful little place to take a few days off and relax and enjoy the slow pace of life that this place has to offer along with the wild life.

This Old House

Yes Someone Lives Here. Town of Soure in Ilha Marajo. Brazil 

Colorful Laundry Hanging out to Dry

While walking the dirt streets of the little Island town of Soure, on Marajo Island in the Northern part of the State of Para, Brazil I came across theses two homes and wonder if any anybody really lived there especial the top house that looks like its about to collapse. As I approached the top house I looked inside and there was a woman sitting there at what looked liked the kitchen she greeted me with a warm smile and said hello. Well, that answered my question real fast. On a positive note it looks like they where building a new house behind this one with bricks. I sure hope so.

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.