Letter No. 1 - Dear Lance

Dear Lance,

I know that you will grow up with a lot of beautiful memories etched in your heart someday. 

But mommy has created a section in this blog called Letters to Lance.. 

Yes, they are letters for you, my love. 

It is a treasure chest for you to remember those memories with your eyes and ears when you can no longer remember them with your mind..

It is a collection of stories your daddy and mommy cherish and love to tell.. 

Because sweetheart, we are just so fond of you..

It is a diary to remind you of those words I whisper to you everyday.. 

That I love you so much, and I will always love you, forever. 

Love, 

Mommy

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References:

Letter No. 2 - Krabi With You, Baby

Photographs - Jessie Villegas of Capturing Smiles Photography

The Blues of Santorini

I once told myself that I cannot go to Santorini, Greece with just anyone..

It is a place I have reserved for my future husband..

From the ferry.. From afar..

Skaros Rock, Imerovigli

Stepped on it.. Santorini..

Thank God, I got one! :)

The neighbours on the right..

The neighbours on the left..

Vallais Villa

Heaven on a villa..

Estia Restaurant

Souvlaki and Moussaka..

A merry Greek bliss..

In front of my eyes..

A wine not mine..

Anogi Restaurant

Tomato balls to dine..

At the highest peak of Santorini..

Monastery of Prophet Elias

A monastery..

Santo Wines Winery

Red and white flowers.. Red and white wines..

Caldera cruises..

Pyrgos Restaurant

A date at times..

Off to the beach..

Red Beach

A red, red beach..

Breakfast yoghurt and honey..

So long Imerovigli..

Oh awe..

Oia

Oh Oia..

A path so pretty..

So fresh and white..

Breathe deeply..

Blue domes.. just hug me tight!

Lost in a maze..

Another sunset to gaze..

Lovely, lovely Santorini..

Delfini Villas

You are such a beautiful memory :)

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References:

For the trip itinerary, check out: Greece - Athens, Crete and Santorini Itinerary

A Week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

One of the most beautiful cities I've ever been to..

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Not much stories.. just sharing some highlights..

Copacabana Beach from our Airbnb roof deck..

At night.. A flea market pops up in the middle of the road..

On the other side lies a military base..

The Fort Copacabana..

From there.. This view..

Where's the Girl from Ipanema (Beach)?

Not this one.. Hang gliding at Sao Conrado!

The train at Corcovado..

To the Statue of Christ the Redeemer..

Spectacular sights..

(Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon)

But too many tourists..

Like me! :)

At the City Center..

Crowded streets..

But lovely finds.. A tribute to the Brazilian people..

Artist Jorge Selaron's famous steps..

Of coloured tiles, ceramics, and mirrors..

And charming discoveries.. The Confeitaria Colombo..

A piece of sophisticated.. 100 year old history..

A couple.. of Pastries.. And a cup of coffee :)

On the way to the Sugarloaf Mountain..

The scene..

The ride..

After sunset..

And dusk..

The Rio de Janeiro life ;)

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References:

Our Budget for 8 Days Per Person with shared rooms - September 2014

(EXCLUDING INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS to and from Sao Paulo)

Domestic Flights - Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Roundtrip - USD 120

Accommodations - 5 Nights Airbnb and 2 Nights Caesar Park Ipanema by Sofitel - USD 400

Transportation - Taxis and Buses - USD 60

Food - USD 150

Activities - Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Hang Gliding - USD 170

Total Per Person = USD 900

Lencois Maranhenses, Brazil