And then there was Rio de Janeiro.

The Carnival.  What a damp squib that turned out to be.

I had a tour booked  for 9 am, but had to cancel,family matter back home had to be dealt with, and  when I was free just before noon I took a taxi for a three hour ride around the city.  Three hours of misery. No ventilation. Firmly locked doors and windows I was not allowed to roll down - the taxi driver was afraid of us being robbed by gunmen ( yes, this is a regular occurance in Rio).So we drove around, heavy traffic, blocked roads,piles of rubbish everywhere. Irritable taxi driver.All  photos taken through  the dirty windows I deleted.  The few I have kept are taken on approach to the city. They are quite spectacular. The Christ the Redeemer I never got to see in person. Maybe next time.

And then there was Rio de Janeiro.

The Carnival.  What a damp squib that turned out to be.

I had a tour booked  for 9 am, but had to cancel,family matter back home had to be dealt with, and  when I was free just before noon I took a taxi for a three hour ride around the city.  Three hours of misery. No ventilation. Firmly locked doors and windows I was not allowed to roll down - the taxi driver was afraid of us being robbed by gunmen ( yes, this is a regular occurance in Rio).So we drove around, heavy traffic, blocked roads,piles of rubbish everywhere. Irritable taxi driver.All  photos taken through  the dirty windows I deleted. But I have my memories.By golly, I have my memories.

Terceira island, Azores

one of my absolute favourite photos ever, a herd was being moved from a field to a field.The morning was very foggy, from a distance they appeared to be like extra terrestrials.😊

Taken 9 December,2018

Agra do Heroismo,Terceira Island

Azores,Portugal

Facebook has brought back these lovely photos from 9 December 2018,when I visited the island. Thank you.

The centre is UNESCO protected, the coffee is excellent, wi-fi free.

The Portuguese people  may often not be educated, but are always cultured, kind, I like them very much.

Agra do Heroismo,Terceira Island

Azores,Portugal

The centre if the town is a UNESCO protected site, not that it needs any protection by them, the Portuguese people  are decent, honourable, know the right from the wrong, know what needs to be done.

What can I say

I am a foodie.I love delicious food served in beautiful surroundings.

Sydney,Australia

Yes, that is how a girl sat in a coffee shop - with a curle in her fringe😊

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel arch bridge nicknamed the"Coathanger".Completed in 1932 it carries road and rail traffic,a bus lane,a cycle lane and a footpath. It is 1,149 m long and I walked it to the end and back.

The Sydney Opera House,designed by a Danish Architect Jorn Utzon,opened in 1973,is a UNESCO world heritage site,considered  a masterpiece of 20-th century architecture and I do not like it. Cold, unwelcoming,in need of TLC.

But for me it is the fair-dinkum aussies that make Sydney what it  is-a place to fall in love with and cherish.