2 years in a row celebrating my birthday far away from home is really a no joke.. You might say that I should get used to it, but it’s really a different feeling not celebrating it in your home together with your loved ones and dearest friends.
But as I always said, happiness is always a choice. There are so many ways to become happy amidst the situation you are in now. And I think I am right to decide that I should be happy on my very special day..
Traveling by bus for almost 7 hours going to Belo Horizonte from Rio de Janeiro is really tiring if you think of it. But traveling with a reason makes the long travel worthy.
I decided to celebrate my birthday in the state of Minais Girais in the City of Belo Horizonte, there is no regret that I made the right decision. Belo Horizonte is really an amazing city. Below is the itinerary we had during our stay in Belo Horizonte:
09/26/2008 11:30pm – Departure @ Rodoviaria, Rio de Janeiro
09/27/2008 6:30am – Arrival @ Rodoviaria, Belo Horizonte
09/27/2008 9am – Igreja 09/27/2008 10am – Mineirao Stadium
09/27/2008 11am – Zoological
09/27/2008 1pm – Lunch @ Mangabeiras, courtesy of tukayo (despedida party)
09/27/2008 4pm – Praca do Papa
09/27/2008 6pm – Alta Vila tower
09/27/2008 9pm – Hard rock shopping, dinner, and party
09/28/2008 12MN – Velvet Disco Bar
09/28/2008 10am – Free Market
09/28/2008 11am – carnival and boat rides @ Centro Park
09/28/2008 1pm – Lunch
09/28/2008 6pm – Mass
09/28/2008 11pm – Departure @ Rodoviaria, Belo Horizonte
09/29/2008 6am – Arrival @ Rodoviaria, Rio de Janerio..
Though schedules are too hectic, but we managed to do all of these activities. As of this writing (09/29 4pm) I still have not enough rest. Tired but I can I say I’m happy celebrating my 26th year here on Earth :)
Sharing some photos below:
The cast..
one of my fave shot ;)
overlooking the city of Belo Horizonte
Hard Rock Belo Horizonte, Brasil
Alta Vila Tower
