Cross Country magazine, issue 135, May/June 2011
Sometimes this job takes you great places. I've been to Rio de Janeiro before but never flown it in such style as with Nader Couri, a hang glider pilot and grandfather of the whole hang gliding and paragliding scene out in Rio.
Driving up to launch in his sleek 4-x-4, with one of his three hang gliders strapped to the roof, no permit – "Just tell them you are with me" – and air conditioning to keep us cool was a joy. As was flying in the same air, from the same site as the man. A genuine gentleman, who offered us the best of his hospitality for a week while we were in Rio over Carnival. Thank you Nader.
Putting the magazine together while on the road is always fun. Accommodation gets chosen based on wi-fi strength, and the mornings start early as you log on to catch up with Europe. It was Rio one day, Santa Catarina the next - down south flying the fun Florianopolis. I've travelled a lot in Brazil – from top to bottom and a chunk of the interior. Sometimes it's nice just to stay put in one place. Thanks Rio, you're my favourite city for sure.
See the rest of Nader's photos here
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