Ryan Joy (atxryan)

Preço de gasolina no Brasil – http://www.flickr.com/photos/atxryan/2810095492 It’s no wonder everyone drives motorcycles here. #

Finally, we went to the beach!  I think it goes without saying that the beaches are very beautiful here.  The sun is bright, sand is soft, and the water is a perfect temperature.  The waves here break very close to the shore and the current is very strong, making swimming a little more dangerous and [...]

Today we head North to Genipabu for more fun in the sun, surfing, camel riding (!!!), and dune buggy excursions. so. very. excited. #brazil #
Be glad our politicians don’t campaign in this manner http://tinyurl.com/57c4sm #

One notable cultural difference between Brazil and the United States is the method of campaigning during election time. Right now is the time to elect city councilmen and mayors throughout the country. Here in Natal/Parnamirim there are hired cars with the politicians name on them that drive around all day blasting music and [...]

Bob Marley appeared to me this morning during breakfast http://www.flickr.com/photos/atxryan/2809137594/ #
@marylemons but it´s totally bob marley… look at those squinty eyes, that smile, and those dreads. #

Posted a new Brazil entry and uploaded pics – http://tinyurl.com/5cnu8w #
Toda a gente está tendo uma soneca. Me? Estou a ler as notícias e tweeting sobre ele. Não posso deixar a Internet. #
Great photos of a favela art project & other scenes from Rio de Janeiro http://tinyurl.com/5864f8 #

After sleeping for what seemed like an eternity, we awoke to a gorgeous day here in Parnamirim. Parnamirim (´little river´) is a town just outside of Natal. We´re actually just down the street from the local airport/military airbase. As Jade noted in my previous post, Parnamirim appears to be a very poor municipality though [...]

Missed our connection in Sao Paulo last night. Stayed at a hotel here. Now at the airport again to catch our flight to Natal. #

We made it to Brazil! This, despite a couple of missed connections in both the U.S. and Brazil. Jade provides the details below:
So first flight left on time, or maybe just a few minutes late, but as we got to Charlotte (our connection to Miami) there were bad storms or maybe just communication issues so [...]

Bienvenidos a Miami. Heading to Miami Beach area for a night time stroll along the surf/boardwalk. #