At Veronica's, our host in Santa Teresa

My dear and crazy friend Veronica hosted us in her house in the Santa Teresa quarter, an very historical and, nowadays, alternative part of Rio de Janeiro.

Some green at the wall.

The backyard at Veronica's.

Amazed by all the appealing sceneries in Santa Teresa, all the corners, old houses and contrasts. 

Attractive scenery at Veronica's.

Keep exploring!
Cheers!

A walk in Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro

First day exploring Rio de Janeiro. Walking down from Santa Teresa, up in the hill, down to the historical quarter Lapa.

Stairs in Santa Teresa and down to Lapa.

Walking through these chaotic streets, passing between ancient buildings and tripping up on so many colours.

Walls of Lapa.

Walls of Lapa.

Walls of Lapa.

Rio is beautiful! Rio is de Janeiro.

Cheers peeps!

Crossing the Atlantic Ocean

Now sitting in the plane and crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Watching some movie and tasting the KLM board wine to pass the time. ;)

Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam: second flight.

We all, Roman, Anja and Frauke, met according to the schedule in Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam and head direct to board to Rio de Janeiro.

Anja, ...

... Roman, ...

... and Frauke.

Anja has been already four times with me in Brazil. For Roman its the second time and first for Frauke. Everyone's so excited and already defining the plans to spend the Sunday at the beach!

In the flight.

There we go! Vuuuussh!

On the way to Munich airport!

Here we go!

Subway station Karls-Platz (Stachus) in Munich.

4a.m. in  the tram.

4:00 in the morning and sitting in the bus night line on the way to the airport. Luggage is fucking heavy. The way I always do to much chocolate for friends and family.

In Munich airport.

Still have to take the tram. One hour to go till the airport!!

Vuuuuuuussh!

Ready for Brazil

The time has come!!

I can't wait to sit in that plane tomorrow and land in Rio de Janeiro. There is no better feeling than the one of being "along the way".

Presents are bought, clothes packed, electronics loaded and packed, and backpack ready.

Travel companions coming from Berlin and Frankfurt. Meeting point in tomorrow morning in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport agreed.

Just a few more hours to go!

Excited!

" The idea is to remain in a state of constant departure while always arriving. Saves on introductions and good-byes."

Wine from the "Bocksbeutel" in Würzburg

Back from Würzburg, the biggest city in Franconia after a very nice weekend meeting friends, making new ones, enjoying the local wine, sightseeing and photographing.

Center of Würzburg with the River Main and the Old Main Bridge
(Alte Mainbrücke) seeing from the Marienberg fortress.

Despite of the rainy weather and the level of the river Main getting higher and higher, my friend Roman kindly showed me a lot of Würzburg, where he has been living for almost two years.

View of the Barbarossaplatz in the Center of Würzburg.

We walked up the hill to the Marienberg fortress, crossed vineyards, entered the Residence Palace (Residenzschloss) and passed the main spots of the town.
It couldn't be different now sharing some of the impressions I could catch with my camera.

Center of Würzburg with the Cathedral (Dom).

View of the restaurant Old Main Mill (Alte Mainmühle) at the Main River.

Old mailbox: a piece of the history of Würzburg.

The Old Main Bridge (Alte Mainbrücke) with the
Fortress Marienberg on the background.

After a long walk through the vineyards, which grow along the river Main, Roman and I reached the Marienberg fortress. It's a local proud to have such an impressive construction rising in the middle of such a beautiful landscape.

Marienberg Fortress. Würzburg.

Marienberg Fortress. Würzburg.

The Princely Garden (Fürstengarten) in the Marienberg Fortress.

The Princely Garden (Fürstengarten) in the Marienberg Fortress.

The Princely Garden (Fürstengarten) in the Marienberg Fortress.

Tower of the Marienberg Fortress in the middle of the vineyards. Würzburg.

A visit to the Residence Palace (die Residenz) is a good option to get some of the historical background of Region. The entrance adult entrance fee costs 7,50 EUR and includes a guided tour through the most interesting rooms of the Residence. To take pictures is not allowed in the Museum. Below a picture take in the part of the facilities, which are used by the University.

Staircase in the Residence Palace.

Franconia is also very known for its traditional wines, which are available in the very typical Franconian "Bocksbeutel" bottle. Being there is worth tasting at least a few of the available types. There are many!

I brought these two bottles home. Really tasty!

Franconian wine in the "Bocksbeutel" bottles.

I am glad I finally accepted Roman's invitation to come along and have a look in Würzburg. It was great to meet new people, try the wine, get to know the town... Oh! and we partied. Yes we did!

Had a great time!

Definitely!

Cheers everyone!

A dinner couldn't be more German

Having a very typical German food with my hosts during my last evening in Würzburg.

My hosts in Würzburg: (from the left) Alex, Roman and Niklas.

Mashed potatoes, sauerkraut and sausages fried with mustard, and once in Würzburg, a Franconian wine in an original "Bocksbeutel" bottle couldn't miss! This is authentic German food!

Sausages, Sauerkraut and mashed potatoes.

Franconian wine in the typical "Bocksbeutel" bottles. Würzburg.

Thanks for the hospitality guys!