Sunday, May 1, 2011

Sao Paulo Traffic





1.5 hours to go from centre town to the Airport, a commuting disaster, that makes Ottawa's 174 schlmozzel look like a walk in the park

Museum of Art - Sao Paulo




A visit to Sao Paulo





Ottawa at 1 million can't compete with this subway system in Sao Paulo, the problem is, it is inadequate for the mob scene at rush hour.





Leftovers from carnival



A really bit city

Enormous Mall - top end stores, this is the new Brazil

Cheryl standing with the steps to the food court in the background.


A trip to the mall... Campinus Style

Sao Paulo is a city of 26 million people, you'd expect some big malls, and here in the suburbs of Campinas, it doesn't disappoint. This "suburb" is about 3 million in population.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

The one that got away



I´ve been looking for a second hand classic guitar from Brazil or Argentina , they would not sell me this one.

A close look at the Teatro Colon






Opened in 1810 or so, taking 18 years to complete and three architects , given than two of them could not complete the job, the Teatro is one magnificent edifice.

More Street art in Buenos Aires


Out and about in Buenos Aires


Consider these boulevards - about 150 meters wide...





The guard at Casa Rosa


A beautiful city that juxtaposes the charm and beauty of the past with an obvious desire to be modern.