This Saturday our group decided to take a break from research AND the city. We took a day trip to Paqueta, an island in the Bay of Guanabara (bordering the northeastern section of the city). This island is frequently visited by families during the weekend to take a break from the hussle and bussle of Rio (and it is such a peaceful break since there are no cars on the island, and transport is only by foot, bicycle, or horse drawn carts). After a rather long boat ride (70 minutes), our group arrived at the beautiful tropical island. We spent the rest of the day just walking around snapping photos (aka, the reason why there are so many below). The island consisted of beaches and gorgeous colonial buildings (reminding me a lot of Italy).
Group on the ferry
Swan boats along the beach for rent
Girls being adventurous
Horse drawn carts
Tropicalness
Sea and cranes
My future house
Your house is a little too pink.
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