Barb and Andy's Golf, Travel, & Life Diary
Inspired by Golf & Life and Sharing Our Experiences, Insights, & Love
Right at home with the beautiful Fernanda Peveiva at Riserva Golf finding links to Gil Hanse and golf!
I have my heart set on 70 Ridge Street & Ely Park Municipal GC in my hometown of Binghamton, NY… having said that living at the Riserva Golf right next to the Olympic Golf Course in Barra da Tijuca – Rio de Janeiro would be pretty sweet too! Thanks for an awesome tour Fernanda Peveiva! (Facebook Post with 30 pics, Andy Reistetter, 8-4-16)
Did some grocery shopping tonight at Novo Leblon… finally found the peanut butter… then came across the grand opening of a family cake shop! What fun joining in the entrepreneurial celebration! Had one tasty piece. Some other interesting things at the grocery store too. (-: (Facebook Post with 13 pics, Andy Reistetter, 8-3-16)
Rio is HUGE! Went all around the city perimeter and wound up at Maracana Stadium late in the night. Lucky to find my way back to me bed in Barra da Tijuca!
Did a round trip tour of Rio yesterday by BRT bus, Metro subway, automobile & walking! Incredibly massive & diverse city! Wide open ticket booth at Olympic Park so I bought tickets to basketball, swimming & hockey events! On off Olympic Golf days of course! TROML Olympic experience in progress! (Facebook Post with 30 pics, Andy Reistetter, 8-5-16)
CLICK HERE to see Video of Olympic Torch Passing By with my Carioca Friends!
Beautiful father and son moment to be cherished for two lifetimes!
I came for the Olympic Golf but no more inspiring moment than watching the Olympic Torch pass by last night with my Brazilian friends! Took me back to 1996 and seeing it pass by on Route 31 in Fairport with mary & the boys, ages 10 & 12. LOL, Atlanta, home of Coca-Cola and I see they are still involved with the Olympics! Bet that boy on his father’s shoulders will remember this moment for his lifetime! Go Brazil!!! (Facebook Post with 1 video, Andy Reistetter, 8-5-16)
Cheers to Rio and the 2016 Summer Olympics with my Carioca friends Branca, Fatima, and Paul! TROML Baby!
Celebrated the Opening Ceremonies at Olympic Boulevard in downtown Rio with my Brazilian friends Fatima, Branca, & Paul & tens of thousands other Cariocas… beautiful waterfront, massive, world-class tourist destination… you will see and hear about the just completed Museum of Tomorrow! After watching on large video screens, we were there to witness the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron in front of Candelaria Church by 14-year old Brazilian Olympic sensation Jorge Alberto Gomes. Hopefully this will put to rest any concerns over Rio hosting what are sure to be the best ever Summer Olympic Games! Has to be with golf included! Such a celebration that I did not get to bed until 3:30 this morning! Rest & recovery day today! (Facebook Post with video, Andy Reistetter, 8-6-16)
I surely felt the love of the world and billions of my fellow human beings tonight! Truly the Olympic Spirit was present! Let there be peace throughout the world!
More memories of the fun time yesterday visiting Cocabana Beach, celebrating the Opening Ceremony, and then seeing the Olympic Cauldron lit afterwards at the Olympic Boulevard waterfront park in downtown Rio… a must see tourist destination when you visit Rio! (Facebook Post with 30 pics, Andy Reistetter, 8-5-16)
Amazing Olympic Celebration in downtown Rio tonight… (Facebook Post with 30 pics, Andy Reistetter, 8-5-16)
Still hoping for a ticket to the Olympic Opening Ceremony tomorrow Friday night… if you know of an extra ticket I am willing to pay a reasonable price… off to check out Maracana Stadium, the Olympic Village, and other Olympic sites in Rio.. Desejamos-me bem! (Facebook Post with 1 pic, Andy Reistetter, 8-4-16)
Can you find me in this pic with my Carioca Pizza friends?
Everything in this Olympic City has a bit of flair and I don’t think it is just for the 17 days of the Olympics! Order a slice of pizza & you get Lara and Laís too! (Facebook Post with 11 pics, Andy Reistetter, 8-6-16)
Enjoying a quiet day today… watching Olympic women’s basketball… hoping for a Brazil comeback… good game! (Facebook Post with 1 pic, Andy Reistetter, 8-6-16)
Resting at Fatima’s on Saturday… then she had another airbnb guest, a golf writer nonetheless, and kicked me out after 5 nights!
Spiritual morning visiting the Union Church – Rio de Janeiro right here in Barre da Tijuca… in existence since 1886… very inspirational sermon by Senior Pastor Jay Bauman… happened to be monthly fellowship lunch… met some great people including Olympic Golf volunteers Pam & Frank… Sunday 10 am service in English… great place for worship when you are in Rio!
Jim Furyk, one of several Mr. 59s… make that the one & only Mr. 58! Congratulations to the always passionate & inspiring Jim Furyk! (Facebook Post, Andy Reistetter with 1 pic, 8-7-16)
CLICK HERE for Article: Jim Furyk, Passionate Golf Champion & Inspired Leader
Beach day today! These Cariocas are really friendly! OMG, Samba dancers at a beachside bar. Olympic fever!
CLICK HERE for a VIDEO of the view from the 20th Floor Penthouse!
Okay, this is where the TROML lifestyle gets a bit scary for me… went from maybe sleeping on the beach to having two great hosts and two awesome places to stay in Rio… this second one is a 20th floor penthouse apartment for the rest of my time in Rio! TROML Baby! TROML… no expectations in the morning… and experiences beyond my imagination by nighttime… note the ship off shore… don’t mess with Brazil during these Olympic Games!
