Adeus Brazil!

The “ASSISTED SELFIE”
After about 29 attempts Jorgie finally got sick of it and held my arm where it needed to be;) Sugar Loaf behind me….selfie aced!;)

Arcos da Lapa- These beautiful arches are in a vibrant part of Rio that keep true to Old Rio.

At the foot of the Escadaria Selarón in the neighborhood of Lapa

Back at the hostel we celebrated Carlos’s birthday with a poolside BBQ snd some impromptu Salsa dancing;)

NINJAS ARE EVERYWHERE! I couldn’t pass him up;)

To finish up our time in Brazil….perched on a balcony in the beautiful Cosme Velho neighborhood that welcomed us, we sipped on the national drink if Brazil, the Caipirinha (pronounced kie-purr-REEN-yah…that totally threw me off)
We were told that the locals don’t drink them often because they are too strong, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying. They are pretty potent though;)  It’s one that I highly recommend you learn to make. For your tastebuds pleasure…your welcome!

Ingredients:
1 lime, quartered
2 tsp fine sugar
2 ounces cachaca

Preparation:
Place the lime wedges and sugar into an old-fashioned glassMuddle well.Fill the glass with ice cubes.Pour in the cachaca.Stir well
Note: Keep the sugar mixed in the drink by stirring often.

My time in Brazil is up and sad to see it behind me but the last several days were filled with adjustments,  new experiences,  new faces, and understanding just when you get comfortable, it’s time to move on;) Adeus!!