The Grand Canyon

My parents are visiting us in Rio de Janeiro this week. Last Saturday, we decided to go on a quick 2 hour boat excursion. The trip begins in Marina de Gloria, and then proceeds toward the other side of the bay to Niteroi. Once we hit Niteroi, we head north to the huge bridge of Niteroi, and then we head on back. It was a very cloudy day which is always a challenge when taking photos.

Solange and I travelled to Las Vegas to see Elton John and to see the Grand Canyon. I chose to do the bus tour because I wanted to have the whole experience as opposed to the helicopter tours which kind of whiz you in and out. A local also told me that quite a few helicopters had crashed lately.

We were not disappointed! We had to wake up at 5am, but we got to experience the trek between Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. There is nothing between Las Vegas and the Canyon except some very very poor towns. I was really struck at the poverty that these people lived in so close to one of the most luxurious and ostentatious cities on the face of the planet. Read More