OLE!  South America.  First Rio, then a cruise on Holland America's Rotterdam from Rio to Valparaiso.

The Intercontinental in Rio is south from Ipanema and Leblon, nestled in its own bay.  Like an oasis.

View from room 800                             Beach walk and bike path

                  Boys and their kites

To the Rotterdam....

Penguin lecture... Library/Computer Room.  Table - beautiful marble inlay...

Suite 1877

Ahmad made me a turkey for Thanksgiving, but, it was a bit dry...

Small Pool Aft                                    Rotterdam                                   The Easter Bunny 

                Cape Horn                               The Whole Piece of Land

Florida Street Shops in Buenos Aires...Shoes, Leather Jackets... 

                     Wine Tasting Night Menu