Watching the Billabong Pro Rio this week has given me serious flash backs… being the pro surfer I am and all. Ha ha, I wish!

You might recall from a previous tale that I left my heart in Rio. Indeed I did. And why wouldn’t you fall in love with a magical, tropicalia city that lives for sport, beauty, sunshine… and surfing.

Since they moved the comp from Barra da Tijuca to Arpoador for round 2 of the mens – I’ve been a pesky tourist in my lounge room saying things like “we walked there!”, “they’re surfing right where we were!”, “I stood on that rock!!!” Oh my god!! I pine for Rio. I’m sure I’m not the only one.

One of these days I’ll get around to sharing some photography from the rest of our trip in Brazil, Chile & Argentina, but for now I’ll be getting my fix of the natural glamour of Rio de Janeiro with the rest of the Billabong Pro….

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The view from Arpoador, taken by me :)

Muscle beach... I say no more

netted

Fit husband blending in

Serious air

local lads

About Ingrid Schroder

A Sydney-side freelance graphic designer, photographer & yoga teacher - I find myself turning to nature for guaranteed revival from the crazy pace of city life - be it digging in my garden, capturing natural beauty through a lens, floating in the ocean, practicing yoga or out exploring this incredible planet we all call home. Follow me on twitter @Cohabitaire