Brazil

I lived in Rio de Janeiro for most of 2018 and, unfortunately, didn’t take many pictures during that time. I was more dedicated to climbing the boulders and granite monoliths scattered throughout the city. The camera came out every now and then, but mostly on climbing trips. The big exception was an excursion to the Pantanal, accompanied by my parents, where we went out looking for birds and animals for a week or so. We went with these guys who were great.

I spent my last few weeks in Brazil in Serra do Cipó, one of the best climbing spots in the country. It’s located a few hours from Belo Horizonte, the capital of the state of Minas Gerais. There are some good hiking loops, waterfalls galore, and tons of birds to admire - not to mention the limestone towers that brought me there. On rest days, I took my camera out to find some of the local species, and enjoy the scenery. I stayed with Magrão at the Abrigo G3 (info here, or just google it). It’s worth the trip even for non-climbers/birders.