Dia 133 - Thursday April 21, 2011: Golf at Itanhanga in Rio

The drive around the prosperous neighborhoods and numerous scenic waterfronts was delightful. Golf was a lot of fun in most aspects. The setting was stunning. The backdrop of granitic rock escarpment changed color as the day wore on. The course had tropical fauna and flora. There were lots of birds and gorgeous palms. The golf course threw insects and some humidity at us. Obviously, Anisa is the sweetest of all of us with 44 mosquito bites. She is even talking about being defeated by the bugs. Ja! Ja! I took her by 35 Rials and she is 5 Riyal up on The Duck.

The pro at Itanhanga went to college on a golf scholarship in Georgia. He interviewed with Eddie Merrins and almost went to UCLA. His wife was the designated English speaker at the Club. Everyone was very accommodating. This is the # 1 course in Rio and a 2016 venue for golf in the 2016 Olympics. We loved the drive both during daylight and at dusk.

Back at the Hotel Santa Teresa, we got ready for a fabulous dinner and it was! See the pics.