Rio de Janeiro. Cidade Maravilhosa.
We watched the new movie Rio last time and both really enjoyed it. It was so colorful and cute, and of course all of the images brought back feelings of saudade from when we were there in 2007.
In March 2007, E and I met up for an amazing 10-day pre-marriage honeymoon. Previous to that vacation together, we'd spent 8 long months apart. Although we'd met in Manaus years before (and had been dating every since), we had to spend some time apart as we worked on deciding where we were going to live. He wanted me to stay and live in Manaus which I seriously, but was just not ready to stay longer than my contract for a number of reasons. So in the meantime I travelled back and forth between Florida and Amazonas until E finally came back with me 4 years ago.
After those 8 insufferable months apart, we finally met up in Rio de Janeiro for a honeymoon (pre-marriage). Immigration would not allow for E to leave the country right away. But this was no problem because a honeymoon is better after being apart for months vs. after the wedding. It was romantic and lovely.
Rio de Janeiro is the perfect honeymoon spot. We visited all of the "tourist-y" spots, travelled outside of the city to go snorkeling (which we love), and just relaxed - enjoying each other's company at bars/restaurants, on the beach, and just walking around sightseeing and shopping - and celebrating our love. For these reasons, Rio will always bring back lovely memories for the two of us.
And of course we'll always have pictures to remind us...
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| Cristo Redentor |
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| Rio de Janeiro |
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| Jardim Botanico |
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| Maracana |
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| Angra dos Reis - RJ |
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