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User211
03-09-2019, 02:21
Just arrived. Wil post some shots over the comin' daze.

From the pad we're staying at.

Personal chef ingredients bought fresh on the day when we tell him what we want to eat in the morning.

Driving here we had repeated warnings NOT to go to various areas. Basically the slums, of which there are a few.
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struth
03-09-2019, 08:41
very pretty Justin...

User211
03-09-2019, 10:08
Obviously the only important shots will be of the coffee, Grant:D;)

From the hotel room this morning.

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User211
03-09-2019, 10:10
Pele was here. He owned this place. Really.

struth
03-09-2019, 10:12
nice view.. place will be expensive

rmcin626
03-09-2019, 10:43
It does look expensive

User211
03-09-2019, 10:57
It is expensive. And the pound is taking a dive.

Great:D

brian2957
03-09-2019, 11:05
Now that's quite a view Justin . Hope you have a great break :)

User211
03-09-2019, 11:48
The hotel balcony hi-fi. Sorted;)

Cheers Brian.

It's winter here. We have all of Pele's place for 3 days until other people arrive.
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Marco
03-09-2019, 12:03
Lol...

Looks great, Justers. What's the local food like and/or what did the chef cook? You know me, *that* is far more important than a pool and a few palm trees!:D;)

Anyway, enjoy:cool:

Marco.

User211
03-09-2019, 12:18
Dunno yet only just got here. Personally I will be in that pool every day. I was a keen swimmer and swam for Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield in my day.

Breakfast coffee was crap. The chef is going to source local Rio sausage and bacon for tomorrow.

Metal bass, though. Metallica laterz...

Marco
03-09-2019, 12:24
Nice one. If you like swimming, enjoy. It'll be fun against that beautiful backdrop:)

Can you 'escape', lol, from that (what looks like) a complex of some sort and get into the (obviously safe) areas of the town? If so, that's what I'd be doing, and mingling with the locals in their restaurants, as that's usually where you'll find the most authentic food.

Anyway, if you get a chance, post some piccies on the food thread of your chef's creations!:cool:

Marco.

struth
03-09-2019, 12:27
Was a swimmer in the day myself. It never leaves you, although you do, dare i say, slow down to a crawl

Marco
03-09-2019, 12:54
Was a swimmer in the day myself. It never leaves you, although you do, dare i say, slow down to a crawl

Lol... Swimming is extremely popular, as are pools, but just not things that have ever floated my boat (or Del's), including sailing, surfing or any other 'water sports' [no I'm not going there on this thread:eyebrows:]. or beaches. We're more 'land'/countryside, hills and mountains people.

Don't get me wrong, we love the seaside, but only as far as walking along a lovely quiet sandy beach, preferably at sunset on a warm summer's evening, and Del likes collecting shells and unusual stones, twigs, etc, from which she makes some cool things. And I can imagine such walks being quite an experience on the beaches in Rio!

So hopefully Justers will get to do that, and maybe crash a beach party/BBQ or two, where the locals are enjoying some quality ganja:peace:;)

Marco.

struth
03-09-2019, 12:58
Lol... Swimming is extremely popular, as are pools, but just not things that have ever floated my boat (or Del's), including sailing, surfing or any other 'water sports' [no I'm not going there on this thread:eyebrows:]. or beaches. We're more 'land'/countryside, hills and mountains people.

Don't get me wrong, we love the seaside, but only as far as walking along a lovely quiet sandy beach, preferably at sunset on a warm summer's evening, and Del likes collecting shells and unusual stones, twigs, etc, from which she makes some cool things. And I can imagine such walks being quite an experience on the beaches in Rio!

So hopefully Justers will get to do that, and maybe crash a beach party/BBQ or two, where the locals are enjoying some quality ganja:peace:;)

Marco.

I was a race swimmer when young. swam in Scottish championships on telly I did :ner:

Marco
03-09-2019, 13:02
Lol... Was Duncan Goodhew your hero? Bet you were into wearing the skimpiest of trunks:eyebrows:

Marco.

struth
03-09-2019, 13:07
Lol... Was Duncan Goodhew your hero? Bet you were into wearing the skimpiest of trunks:eyebrows:

Marco.

I had stopped before he became famous. yes, I wore skimpy speedos.. orange ones:eyebrows: was talk of me going to the commonwealth games but I stopped swimming. got fed up of 6hrs a day in pool.

Marco
03-09-2019, 13:13
Lol... Not surprised. I'd be bored after about an hour, doing it just once!

Anyway, I'm trying to mentally block out the image you've painted of those Speedos, as I'm just about to tuck into some pulled pork!:D

Marco.

struth
03-09-2019, 13:14
Hey u was a superb hunk physically in those days

Marco
03-09-2019, 14:20
Yes, I believe that the West Lothian ladeez of a 'certain age' still have your poster on their wall!:D

Marco.

User211
03-09-2019, 21:22
She was a show girl, her name was Lola...

Copacabana beach. No sign of Bazza, though:D

Despite the photo it has a vague slightly naff Torremolinos feel. Very glad we aren't in central Rio. It's all high rise living, extremely densely populated and a very alien feel in terms of culture. And very few speak English.

Very little in the supermarkets is recognisable in terms of branding. Wine is very expensive in the supermarket especially French/Italian.

Other stuff like beer and Uber are dead cheap.

The coming days are going to be interesting as we assess the culture.
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montesquieu
03-09-2019, 21:31
Guilty secret of mine nestling with the classical stuff ... I think of them as a gateway drug to Steely Dan


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqoscBTgl9U

You be able drop in on Audiopax Justin?

User211
03-09-2019, 21:37
Not checked it out fully yet Tom but if it looks easy, yes.

Ked said his Lampi worked well with your pre this time. I think that has made him happy:)

montesquieu
03-09-2019, 22:15
Yes it sounded pretty good I must say. Lots of fun with signal and rectifier tubes.

Edward
03-09-2019, 22:15
Was in Rio for a week about 4 years ago. Interesting place. Difficult if you only speak English though.

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Alex_UK
04-09-2019, 10:59
Looks lovely - enjoy your trip, Justin!

User211
08-09-2019, 13:05
It is amazing up here. Surely one of the wonders of the world.

Will post pics laterz. But they won't really do it. You have to be here.

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User211
15-09-2019, 16:43
Five

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User211
15-09-2019, 16:44
Four

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User211
15-09-2019, 16:45
Three

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User211
15-09-2019, 16:45
Two

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User211
15-09-2019, 16:52
One


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User211
15-09-2019, 17:16
Quite a few mornings Brazilian Marmocet would show up.

The idea is to get rid of them. The chateau's staff were NOT keen.

Cute, though.


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User211
15-09-2019, 21:42
Street art. It's everywhere. Literally.

These are some of the best I saw.
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User211
15-09-2019, 21:45
Surf boards. Mainly from the 70s and 80s. In a fish museum, perhaps strangely.
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User211
15-09-2019, 21:49
Snaps of Pele, quite faded, in an area of the chateau I couldn't get the camera close too.

He sold Le Chateau Joa about 10-15 years ago.

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User211
15-09-2019, 21:55
Pele slept here... our room.
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User211
15-09-2019, 21:55
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User211
15-09-2019, 21:58
But also probably in this one... which probably is the best room. But it doesn't have the best view.
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Roy S
15-09-2019, 22:05
Thanks for taking the time out to post from what looks like a fabulous holiday Justin

User211
15-09-2019, 22:25
More to come over the next few days Roy...:)

Just waiting for Marco to tell me Wrexham is better as Rio is not to his liking;)

Alex_UK
15-09-2019, 22:56
Good stuff Justin. Looks great. :)

Roy S
15-09-2019, 23:03
Just waiting for Marco to tell me Wrexham is better as Rio is not to his liking;)

:lol:

Sorry Marco, I'm sure Wrexham is great (appears to have it's own micro climate anyway).

Off to Barbados on Tuesday, been difficult deciding what watches to take.

Marco
16-09-2019, 08:40
More to come over the next few days Roy...:)

Just waiting for Marco to tell me Wrexham is better as Rio is not to his liking;)

Lol - only if I drink enough wine!!:lol:

Rio does seem like an interesting place to visit (like the vids and recent fab pics you've posted), but if I'm honest there are other places I'd rather see first, which would be more my cuppa. I prefer being out in the sticks, well away from crowds, and don't really 'do' beaches, plus I like traditional architecture more than modern.

At the end of the day, we all enjoy different things:)

Marco.

Marco
16-09-2019, 08:47
:lol:

Sorry Marco, I'm sure Wrexham is great (appears to have it's own micro climate anyway).

Off to Barbados on Tuesday, been difficult deciding what watches to take.

Yes it does, which I find rather interesting. Honestly, you can go a mile down the road, and it's pissing with rain, then return to Wrexham and it's dry and/or sunny! Happens all the time... Weird.

Anyway Roy-boy, enjoy your holiday, and most of all stay safe!:cool:

Marco.

struth
16-09-2019, 08:50
bit like that here too, but in the other way unfortunately; garden usually has plenty water tho

rmcin626
16-09-2019, 09:37
Similar to Grant, we have rain with occasional sunshine

User211
16-09-2019, 09:53
Lol - only if I drink enough wine!![emoji38]

Rio does seem like an interesting place to visit (like the vids and recent fab pics you've posted), but if I'm honest there are other places I'd rather see first, which would be more my cuppa. I prefer being out in the sticks, well away from crowds, and don't really 'do' beaches, plus I like traditional architecture more than modern.

At the end of the day, we all enjoy different things:)

Marco.I think we spent a total of about 4 hours on the beaches. We aren't beach people.

We were out in the sticks in Joa.

Anyway, there's always somewhere else/better. You gotta pick somewhere.

Marco
16-09-2019, 09:54
Yes, I remember it well;)

And even when it rains here, almost never is it for a whole day. When we get rain, it's usually overnight, then dry in the morning, or it's raining in the morning and continues throughout the afternoon, but dries up at teatime. Between 5-7pm, for some reason, it's usually dry and sunny.

Whereas when I lived in Glasgow, it could rain for days on end, without ever getting bright [a constant, rather depressing 'gloom' pervaded] - and that was during the summer!:D

Marco.

Marco
16-09-2019, 10:04
I think we spent a total of about 4 hours on the beaches. We aren't beach people.

We were out in the sticks in Joa.

Anyway, there's always somewhere else/better. You gotta pick somewhere.

Lol - the *only* thing that matters dude, is that you guys had a ball! What we think about any of it is irrelevant.

Marco.

struth
16-09-2019, 10:08
Think its a great place to visit.. Wish i'd done it when younger....

Marco
16-09-2019, 10:22
Think its a great place to visit.

Absolutely, although if I'd been old enough to appreciate it, I'd love to have seen it in the 60s or 70s:)

Justers, did you visit here at all: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/parque-lage

Looks like it'd be a cool place to spend some time.

Marco.

Roy S
16-09-2019, 10:44
Anyway Roy-boy, enjoy your holiday, and most of all stay safe!:cool:



Cheers Marco. I'm ready for this break, retirement is so tiring.

(and if anyone was worried I managed to decide on just 7 watches to take with me. I may well bring 8 back though ;) )

struth
16-09-2019, 10:48
must be a bugger for folk with only one :eyebrows:

Marco
16-09-2019, 10:55
Cheers Marco. I'm ready for this break, retirement is so tiring.


Yes, I find that too... Deciding on which pub to go to for lunch can be so stressful......!

Take plenty of pics when you're there and tell me what the coconuts, pineapples and bananas taste like!:cool:

Marco.

Marco
16-09-2019, 10:57
Anyway, Justers, next time you fancy South America for a holiday, check out Cuba and tell me what it's like: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Guide-g147270-k4519-Cuba.html

Now *that* has always been one place I've loved to visit!:cool:

Marco,

Roy S
16-09-2019, 10:59
Yes, I find that too... Deciding on which pub to go to for lunch can be so stressful!!

Take plenty of pics when you're there and tell me what the coconuts, pineapples and bananas taste like!:cool:

Marco.

Will do ;)

I'm most looking forward to trying the rum punch again :cocktail::comatose:

Marco
16-09-2019, 11:00
Yeah baby, that'll no doubt be knockout!:D:eyebrows:

Marco.

User211
16-09-2019, 12:04
Lol - the *only* thing that matters dude, is that you guys had a ball! What we think about any of it is irrelevant.

Marco.Just stating the facts to clear up any miscomprehension implied by your post, dude, that's all.

User211
16-09-2019, 12:05
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Sorry Marco, I'm sure Wrexham is great (appears to have it's own micro climate anyway).

Off to Barbados on Tuesday, been difficult deciding what watches to take.Raise a thread in it Roy. Love to see some pics.

Roy S
16-09-2019, 12:24
Raise a thread in it Roy. Love to see some pics.

:thumbsup:

Marco
16-09-2019, 13:42
Just stating the facts to clear up any miscomprehension implied by your post, dude, that's all.

No worries... So would you fancy having a holiday in Cuba sometime?:)

Marco.

User211
16-09-2019, 15:12
No worries... So would you fancy having a holiday in Cuba sometime?:)

Marco.Nope. Narco tour of Columbia would suit me fine. But the wife? Hm.

Marco
16-09-2019, 15:23
Interesting... What's not to like about Cuba? Columbia would be also be lovely of course.

What wouldn't your wife like about it?:)

Marco.

montesquieu
16-09-2019, 15:36
bit like that here too, but in the other way unfortunately; garden usually has plenty water tho

Actually for about 7-8 years I used to commute from Glasgow to Edinburgh and miraculously it frequently dried up halfway through (just by Falkirk .. I used to go M80/M878/M9 as I lived in Lenzie at the time). Edinburgh was often a lot colder though, I used to think the coldest spot in the world wasn't Antarctica, it's Waverley Station car park when you get off shift at 2am.

User211
16-09-2019, 16:02
Interesting... What's not to like about Cuba? Columbia would be also be lovely of course.

What wouldn't your wife like about it?:)

Marco.It was a typo. See above for why.

Marco
16-09-2019, 16:09
Soz, don't see anything above, in terms of a reason why your wife wouldn't like Columbia or why you wouldn't fancy Cuba?:hmm:

Marco.

Edward
16-09-2019, 16:41
Justin, not sure if you are still in Rio but if you are do check out the Botanical Gardens (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g303506-d311277-Reviews-Botanical_Garden_Jardim_Botanico-Rio_de_Janeiro_State_of_Rio_de_Janeiro.html). Loads of wonderful species. Also good place to escape the heat.

User211
16-09-2019, 18:03
Soz, don't see anything above, in terms of a reason why your wife wouldn't like Columbia or why you wouldn't fancy Cuba?:hmm:

Marco.Narco tour? A history of Columbian drug dealers tour? Twice auto correct changed Narco to Marco. Is it trying to tell you something?:D Or us something?:)

She's not into that, but I find the whole topic super fascinating. Escobar's etc influence on Columbia and South America's job feeding North America's drug habits is a source of endless interest.

Cuba could be good but I'd need to research it with zee wife.

Anyway there's talkers and doers. Do Cuba and post some pics;)

struth
16-09-2019, 18:11
Narcos tour.. The tv program, yes they do tours of that. Columbian drug baron

Marco
16-09-2019, 18:14
Lol - ah I see... Well, I would share your fascination, in that respect:eyebrows:

We'll be doing the Cuba thing, plus Route 66 and a few other 'far flung' trips when Del retires (and my old man's no longer around), but for the moment our hols will be strictly in Europe, and mostly within driving distance:)

Have you never fancied taking the Boxy abroad?

Marco.

User211
16-09-2019, 18:33
Justin, not sure if you are still in Rio but if you are do check out the Botanical Gardens (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g303506-d311277-Reviews-Botanical_Garden_Jardim_Botanico-Rio_de_Janeiro_State_of_Rio_de_Janeiro.html). Loads of wonderful species. Also good place to escape the heat.We did go as you can see.

TBH I would have been much more impressed but we went to one in Munich that on the whole we thought was much more varied and better overall.

Still, not bad. It comes over best on video but I can't be bothered to upload it tonight.

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User211
16-09-2019, 18:40
Lol - ah I see... Well, I would share your fascination, in that respect:eyebrows:

We'll be doing the Cuba thing, plus Route 66 and a few other 'far flung' trips when Del retires (and my old man's no longer around), but for the moment our hols will be strictly in Europe, and mostly within driving distance:)

Have you never fancied taking the Boxy abroad?

Marco.No, but you can buy a new 992 for £82K and do this to it for about £1.2K.

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/modified/litchfield-has-unlocked-582bhp-new-911

You could then do the West Coast of the USA pretty quickly. My parents did it in the 80s.

struth
16-09-2019, 18:42
Pick up a lot of tickets and jail time too

User211
16-09-2019, 18:49
Pick up a lot of tickets and jail time tooConsidering the speed limit out there, yes.

But dodgy plates and no police man could touch you. Providing there's no traffic:D

Marco
16-09-2019, 19:06
No, but you can buy a new 992 for £82K and do this to it for about £1.2K.

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/modified/litchfield-has-unlocked-582bhp-new-911

You could then do the West Coast of the USA pretty quickly. My parents did it in the 80s.

Lol yes, that could be a giggle! However, I'm more on chillax mode, when travelling abroad, so speed isn't in the equation. Just cruising along, taking in the sights... :hotrod:

Marco.

User211
16-09-2019, 19:14
Lol yes, that could be a giggle! However, I'm more on chillax mode, when travelling abroad, so speed isn't in the equation. Just cruising along, taking in the sights... :hotrod:

Marco.Cuba and an open top Caddy from 1960s... do it in style and comfort and ditch the Brabster for that one;)

Marco
16-09-2019, 19:27
Oh Jeezuz, yeah... I love driving abroad, but not THAT far!!:eek:

Same will apply when we do Route 66. Fly over, then hire something 'sexy' to do the journey on... Not sure exactly what! But'll likely be some sort of muscle car - Dodge or Mustang.

Marco.

struth
16-09-2019, 19:28
Brabster don't drive well on the ocean anyways

User211
16-09-2019, 19:28
This shot is cool.

Can anyone see why?
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190916/fe001f00d0dfbbc57035ff4857f764ad.jpg

User211
16-09-2019, 19:29
Clue: a big screen will really help.

User211
16-09-2019, 19:50
https://youtu.be/JuEJFjwzsbM

User211
19-09-2019, 21:29
This shot is cool.

Can anyone see why?
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190916/fe001f00d0dfbbc57035ff4857f764ad.jpgLosers.

Christ the Redeemer is most obviously visible.

User211
19-09-2019, 21:38
Some Sugar Loaf mountain shots.

Basically two mountains connected by cable car.

Pretty good up there.
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User211
19-09-2019, 21:47
Another teaspoonful.
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montesquieu
19-09-2019, 21:51
Some great shots there Justin.

User211
19-09-2019, 21:53
People should be starting to see why Rio is amazing. The terrain is outstanding. It truly is.

It gets better than this.

https://youtu.be/yvHWHtQ8r3I

User211
19-09-2019, 21:54
Some great shots there Justin.Cheers Tom.

I got an e-mail from Silvio will PM over the weekend.

Edward
19-09-2019, 22:33
Wonderful Justin. Brings back loads of memories (was there about 3/4 years ago). Managed to catch the sunset whilst on Sugar Loaf (first tier is best) with a beer in hand.

Also fascinating seeing 'planes taking off and landing from the local airfield way below the viewing points.

User211
19-09-2019, 22:50
Edward - was interesting seeing the landing pad below we saw helicopters landing on from way higher up at Christ the Redeemer a few days before.

Good to see someone appreciate it who "knows". Must bring back some decent memories.;)

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190919/85f717b86df5cd55217d3c7c5b1da094.jpg