illc Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Hi All, I'm Brazil-bound in late January and February 2013 (like a certain Founder-Nerd, no?) for some work projects. My exact destination cities for these projects aren't known at the moment but I'm pretty certain I'll be able to tack 1 to 2 weeks of vacation onto the end of my job.I know that February is the home-month of CARNAVALE! so this is exceptionally cool and a great opportunity. Beyond that though I would really like to indulge in active physical activities in wild places. I enjoy scuba. Perhaps a slow boat down the Amazon? Has anyone been to this great big country? Any reccomendations? illcDimension hopping Ranger-Cartographer, level 2STR: 6 DEX: 2 STA: 5 CON: 6 WIS: 5 CHA: 2Training LogOf Goats and Rucks Challenge (June -July 2013)~Take care. Be bold.~ Link to comment
Namednoname Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Oooooh god, I'm hopefully going to be going roughly around that time, for a few months. I can't say how excited I am lol. My plan is to get there for the Rio Carnivale, do some travelling and training in BJJ in the following months, up to the 2014 World Cup!!!! Even though I haven't been there yet. Here's some of my ideas. Go to the Carlson Gracie Academy for a few sessions of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. (I believe it is on copacabana beach in Rio, birthplace of BJJ)Rio Carnivale - Obviously!Climb up to Christ the redeemer. If your into that kinda thing. Scuba Dive - I've been looking at doing some diving for a while now. Everyone I've ever spoke to that's done diving, loved it. Other things which I haven't really planned or thought about yet Boat Ride up the Amazon (Screw walking in the jungle )Rock Climbing of some sortWin a game of beach Volleyball ( Why not? )Play 5 a side football/soccer. (I grew up playing football, so playing vs people on streets of rio would be cool) Yeah I'm running out of things now lol, plenty of little things to do! Link to comment
petekeller Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Good on you! I am 1/2 Brasilian, and I lived in Brasil a bit in undergrad. I personally love the NE coast a bit more than Rio. Rio is so big and touristy. Try Salvador or Fortaleza, maybe. Also, Bahia has fantastic food (even by Brasilian standards) plus tons of Capoeira! I alos like the interior. I lived in Belo Horizonte for a few months and while this is not one of the "exciting" cities in Brasil, I loved it. Cheers and safe travels! My Log@petekellerFBCrossFit Equipment at FringeSport (Founder) Link to comment
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