Batman Alley and Biking in Villa Lobo Park Batman Alley It’s another bright, sunny day in Sao Paulo and I am feeling better than I have since the food poisoning. It must be the fine company, good food and drink from last night…with maybe a bit of help from the travellers tummy medication.Graham arrives and we are off to Beco do Batman or Batman Alley. This is an alley that became …
Paulista Ave, Ibirapuera Park and New FriendsSunday on Paulista Avenue The day is bright and sunny. Graham comes to our apartment because the internet is out at his and he has a project due. John and I head out to Paulista Avenue and leave him in peace for a few hours to study.Paulista Avenue is São Paulo’s main street. On Sundays they close the street to traffic and pedestrians, bicycles, …
A Day in Sao PauloWalking to the Museum of Art Sao Paulo Last night John spent an hour booking tickets for the two of us to go to the Museum of Art Sao Paulo, or MASP. The reason why it took so long is because they ask for a lot of information and the English translation of the website is unhelpful. Finally we got tickets for 10am.It is close to …
Colombia to BrazilEarly Morning FlightI never seem to sleep well when I have an early morning flight. I know both John’s and my phone alarms are set, but still I worry.John and I are already awake when our alarms go off at 3:15am.The cab arrives quickly for our 4am departure from the hotel. John snaps his seatbelt on but on my seat, there is no entry clip to be …