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The Beach At Ostio Attica Near Rome – A Photo Essay

At the end of our really lovely culture, food, fashion filled people gawking experience in Italy, we decided to spend our last day in Rome chilling out at the beach at Ostio Attica, a 45 minute train ride from the city.  It was the end of August, the beach had very few souls and we got some lovely sun and black sand.

Ostia Map

Where is Ostia Attica?
Source: utexas.edu

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The graffiti painted train to Ostio Attica

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A distant view of the water

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The colorful setup at the shore

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The blackish sand is finally visibleOstio Attica 12

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The sand up close

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A close up of the waves

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The many hued meeting of the water and sand

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A picture postcard perfect view!

Azure is no longer just a dictionary word.

Ilha Grande – Famed Brazilian Beauty at its Best

These pictures were taken during a Spring trip to Rio Di Janeiro.  We took a much recommended day trip to hike Ilha Grande and had an absolutely spectacular day.  To read more about our day, click here: http://pauperswithouttravel.com/2012/04/28/three-women-an-eduardo-spectacular-scenery-and-tough-hiking-one-memorable-ilha-grande/

Beauty from the beginning of our journey

A beautiful church

A few idyllic pousadas along the way

We saw views like this all day

We met the most talented weaver!

Gorgeous people! We looked on with envy.

What is that on the sand?

Azure is no longer just a dictionary word.

Can water look any more beautiful?

It wasn’t just the water. Look at these mountains.