And it’s another big break. It’s been nearly a year. A lot happened in
the last few months. Had few amazing family trips to Sylhet, had some solo and
group trips to different parts of the countries and had an amazing trip to
Nepal. Will try and continue this time.
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| Our Ride to Governador Island |
Since we still have one more day before we fly to Iguazu we decided
to visit another island near Mainland Rio. Moreover we really liked Paqueta Island
and decided to cover as many islands as possible and decided to visit Governador
Island in the next day [31 August 2016].
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| At the Ferry Station |
We had two options however we have decided to use the Ferry again since
we loved it and also the station was not far away from our hilltop apartment.
We took a ferry from the same ferry station from where we took a ferry for Paqueta
Island.
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| From the Ferry |
Boats and Ferries depart from
Rio de Janeiro at the XV. The trip takes around one hour and offers
breath-taking views of the Guanabara Bay, Fiscal Island, Rio/Niteroi Bridge,
Sun Island, Jurubaibas, among others. The boats and ferries operate from 5:15
am to 11pm, and depart every 2 hours approximately. The tickets cost roughly 3
dollars per person.
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| Beautiful Governador Island |
Although we have just used our Rio Card provided by the Organizing
Committee of Rio 2016 Olympic Games & Paralympic Games.
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| Governador Island |
However before our journey to Governador Island we have decided
to pay a visit to Japan House which was located near the ferry station. Since
Tokyo will the next Summer Olympic Games [Tokyo 2020] they have set us several
Japan Houses in and around Rio.
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| At the Japan House |
At these houses Japan tried to show the culture, heritages and attractive
areas of the country. Main idea was to promote Japan. This is how upcoming host
countries of Olympic try to showcase their countries since a large local and
international crows gather in one place.
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| At the Japan House. Food & Japan. |
Japan is one of my favorite countries and I always admired the people
of Japan not for World Wars but for their humble behaviors. Hosted a Japanese couple
in my house while I was in London and loved them.
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| At Governador Island |
My desire to visit Japan and especially volunteer in Tokyo 2020 doubled
after visiting Japan House. Anyway we board the ferry around 3 PM on 31 August
2016 and reached Governador Island by 4 PM.
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| Beautiful Governador Island |
Governador Island, also spelled Governours Island, Portuguese Ilha do
Governador, island, the largest island which is around 12 square miles [31
square km] in Guanabara Bay, southeastern Brazil. Linked to the mainland and
Rio de Janeiro by bridge, it is the site of a naval air station and shipyards.
The main campus of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro is located on a
smaller island between Governador Island and the mainland. The international
airport of Galeão, opened there in 1977, is about 10 miles (16 km) from Rio de
Janeiro’s centre.
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| Beautiful Governador Island |
Rio de Janeiro's main airport, Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim
International Airport, and the Galeão Air Force Base are located on Governador
Island and occupy about a third of it, in the western and northwestern parts. A
small sea inlet that once existed on the northwestern shore was landfilled to
build the airport's runway 10/28, thereby increasing the island's area.
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| Evening at Governador Island |
Ferry station is located on other side of the Island which is predominantly
a residential part. Just like Paqueta Island this is another beautiful
Island of Rio. We spent around two and half hours at the island. We experienced
our first Brazilian Rain while we were at the island.
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| Razon Bhai at Governador Island |
Just like other islands of Rio people from Governador Island suffer
from high pollution from Guanabara Bay. Although surrounded by beaches, many of
them have become inappropriate for usage even though the bay has been cleaned
up in for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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| Checking-in at Governador Island |
The island is home to only one professional football club, A.A.
Portuguesa. Its home is Estádio Luso Brasileiro, which in recent years has been
expanded so it can be used professionally by Botafogo, as Estádio Olímpico João
Havelange, its normal home, is being used for Olympic purposes.
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| Evening view of Governador Island |
Since we will be flying to Iguazu we were excited and decided to go
back to our apartment as we needed to spend some time packing. We took 19.00
ferry and came back to mainland Rio.
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| This is how it looks at night!!! |
Stay tuned since we will be exploring one of New Seven Wonders of
Nature. Foz do Iguazu.
