Last night, I dreamt I went to the Vila again. It seemed to me, as I stood by the iron gate leading to the secret garden stairs, I was home again, in the heart of Sta. Teresa, and overlooking the beauty and splendor of Rio De Janeiro.
Alex was the best host, who welcomed us to his magical property. He was very helpful w/ our travel. Alex was always available, gave us ideas + worked w/ us for a smooth exit.
The Vila is a true oasis: we swam in the pool morning-night, barbequed, cooked + played Bosa Nova w/ Wi-Fi/ a perfect place to stay/ a local hood w/ streets lined w/ great local food + art. Daily, we would walk down the padaria on R. Riachuelo for fresh pao de queijo. We ate like locals + chatted w/ locals at Bar do Mineiro, Explorer B, + Casa Nossa. In the streets of Sta. Teresa dancing is boundless, as our mom sambaed ‘til dawn.
N’Y’ 2023 in Rio was a truly fantastical exp for our fam, tsk in part to a wonderous stay at Alex’s grand Vila + the living dream that is Rio De Janeijo.