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No: 030 | Date: 2003-08-18 | Southamerica, Brasil, Abrolhos to Rio de Janeiro
Buzios and Cabo Frio are two of the highlights on our way to Rio de Janeiro.
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Julia relaxes on the trampoline enjoying a marvelous view into the spinnaker above her.
Photo by:
Florian Wilken
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Christian has learned quite well by now to steer WILDLIFE. Flo and Chris keep track of the right course by checking the compass frequently.
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Sebastian Wilken
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Quite a different view of the helmsman Florian. What a reflection !
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Christian Wilken
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What is JF holding there in his hand ?
Photo by:
Christian Wilken
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Well, it is a butterfly, an unexpected visitor in the middle of the ocean.
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Christian Wilken
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Christian and Sebastian preparing bate from an earlier catch. They are hoping for the Blue Marlin !
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Florian Wilken
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A new friend on WILDLIFE: G_nter from the German boat TAO who is traveling around the world by himself. He comes to visit us frequently during our stay in Buzios.
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Florian Wilken
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Amazing colors of local fruits and vegetables that have to be washed before stowing them away.
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Florian Wilken
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Our 9.9 hp dingy engine is holding up quite well. It surely is enough to have some good fun wakeboarding.
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Sebastian Wilken
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Fisher boats in the evening sun. Buzios was a very pleasant place to get some rest and enjoy the local beaches.
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Christian Wilken
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Self assembled bracelets for the girls are being prepared with beautiful shells.
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Florian Wilken
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This beach is not intended for public visitors as the sign clearly states. However, shortly after anchoring, Flo and Seba start launching our Kite surf just to find themselves encircled by 4 Brazilian marines a few minutes later.
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JF Thye
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'Captain' JF and 'First Mate' Sebastian posing in front of the passage at Cabo Frio that still is very becalmed.
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Florian Wilken
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Looking from above onto the narrow passage between the mainland and the island 'Cabo Frio'. Two days later we wouldn't be able to pass through here due to strong southerly winds.
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JF Thye
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Who is steering the dinghy ? Is it the autopilot ?
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Sebastian Wilken
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Once again checking the passage at 'Cabo Frio': There is no way of passing today. White water everywhere.
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Christian Wilken
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Powerful 'light shows' often await us on the ocean.
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Christian Wilken
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Rio de Janeiro, here we come. We can already 'see' the Jesus statue on the mountain 'Corcovado'.
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Florian Wilken
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Anchored at the foot of the 'Corcovado', from which the famous Jesus Statue overlooks Rio's beautiful setting in the mountains.
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Florian Wilken
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JF is steering WILDLIFE towards the 'Marina da Gloria' where we will stay during our visit in Rio.
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Christian Wilken
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We are looking forward to visiting all the famous sights in Rio.
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Christian Wilken
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WILDLIFE at her best. Navigating under full sail with the Flamengo beach in the back.
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Christian Wilken
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WILDLIFE once more under full sail in front of the Sugar Loaf.
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Christian Wilken
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The two captains proud to have safely arrived in Rio de Janeiro.
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Christian Wilken
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Attaching the fenders has become routine on WILDLIFE.
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Christian Wilken
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Daniel gives his 'OK' on the situation of the fenders We are ready to dock.
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Christian Wilken
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