Last year I set a goal of visiting 40 countries by my 40th birthday. Less than 12 months later I find myself in Brazil, celebrating reaching that goal (and early too). I’d thought my 40th country might be somewhere exotic but I couldn’t have chosen a more festive atmosphere than the home of Carnival, especially during the 2016 Rio Olympics. I’m also happy that I got to share the trip with my brother, who loves the Olympics.
Here are a few simple photos to celebrate a fantastic trip.
Eating Snow Around the World 
Congratulations Justin! I am very happy to have shared time with you in some of those countries. I am even more excited for the coming years.
Thanks Charles! I’ve also been very happy to share those trips with you, even (especially) when they turn out completely differently from anything we imagined.
Hi Justin and Michael
Well done. I liked the photos very much. I guess you are on the waay home now back to Calgary.
Safe travels and blessings, your friend Michael
Thanks Michael,
Yes, we’re on our way back to Calgary. It’s always good to get home after a great trip.
Wow, what a wonderful birthday present to yourself! So nice you could share your olympic experience with Michael too. Your pictures are great . . . and how exciting that you were able to see so many events. Happy belated 40th to you 🙂
Thanks auntie Lin! It was a great place to celebrate. I reached my goal early too – I’m not quite 40 just yet 🙂 I wonder where I’ll find myself when that birthday comes around.