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Island Dreaming

This paradise is Ilha do Pelado (Pelado Island), halfway between Angra dos Reis and Paraty, about 250 km from Rio. I'm going to be hired do design a resort and a condo in this wonderful place. My challenge is finding a way not to break such harmony.

 

I thank my friends Carlos Lemos and Carlos Lemos Jr. for this trip - and for the invitation to do this job.

Ce tabblo est consacré à notre cher ami, grand voyageur, photographe doué Thierry (Chiloedream), l'homme qui écrit des poèmes au lieu de commentaires.

 

(Ce texte n'est pas écrit en Français : c'est "Eduardais", un mélange de mauvais  Français et traducteurs online.)

 

This tabblo is dedicated to our dear friend, great traveller, talented photographer Thierry (aka Chiloedrem), the man who writes poems instead of comments.
COMMENTS
Floridamolle said at 6:54 a.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
GREAT, so beautiful and such a great pictures,JUST GREAT!!!!
LatentE said at 7:02 a.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Beautiful tabblo. Definitely a paradise. And you're going to be paid to stay there! Congratulations on the gig.
Marius said at 7:38 a.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
great island .. great pics . what's the name of the island?
Liliana said at 7:39 a.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
¿¿¿¿Vas a hacer un trabajo ahí???? Ya quisiera yo tener uno así, ja,ja. El lugar es, realmente, paradisíaco... El agua tan transparente ... Y esos niños le dan una atmósfera de inocencia, pureza, ¿paraíso perdido?
Sheila said at 7:46 a.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
definitely a paradise!!! 10+++ stars for this.. :)
Chiloedream said at 8:04 a.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
En déroulant les images, je me suis dit qu'elles étaient faites pour ma sensibilité. Je les ai savourées doucement. Quand j'ai lu ta dédicace, mon émotion a encore grandi. Je suis plus qu'ému mon cher Eduardo, ce voyage est magnifique, paradisiaque, j'irai un jour à l'île Pelado, bien avant de découvrir Chiloe. Tout est beau, le ciel, l'eau les rivages, et les bateaux qui fatalement prennent des noms de femmes.... Un paradis qui va directement dans mes favoris, avec une constellation d'étoiles autour. Grand BRAVO, grand MERCI mon cher ami.
Chiloedream said at 8:09 a.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Anna-Luiza, Evelyn, quand les bateaux se prennent pour des femmes, le coeur du marin chavire de bonheur. Merci pour ce sublime cadeau, amitiés mon cher Eduardo.
Engelgrafik said at 8:12 a.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Great tabblo! Makes me want to go!
Mjpileggi said at 8:22 a.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Wow, what a great job you'll have! I'm sure it will be peaceful and will fit right into the environment. When it's all done, will you fly your friends down to see the place? ;)
Paolo said at 8:24 a.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
I would be there!!! Fantastic paradise. Very great tabblo, Eduardo. Thanks for sharing.
TeresaAnn said at 8:57 a.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Pretty place. Nice pictures.
Anjad said at 10:15 a.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Just lovely, Antonio. As Engelgrafik said, Makes me want to go too!
Anjad said at 10:17 a.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
And congratulations on this new challenge! What a wonderful opportunity.
Paul said at 10:44 a.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Very beautiful landscapes, Eduardo. I like the subtle way in which you combined the green, yellow and blue from the Brasil flag in the first image.

Good luck with your project.
Pkeener said at 12:36 p.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
This is a wonderful pictoral..EDUARDO! I love the opening shot whith the perspective of yellow rail out to the horizon and then you take us through the day to the last shot, so nice with the toddler walking in the sand. I like pic #8 over the shoulder of the boy, the pic with the shells piled in the corner, and the red wheel, and , well all of them are so sweet. I am waiting for the Grand Opening! Congradulations on your new project!
Hyhoa said at 12:58 p.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Merci Eduardo pour ces belles photos qui font rêver et voyager en plein hiver parisien , ou` la spirale du travail et l'urbanisme des mégalopoles me font oublier le soleil des tropiques et ces petits moments de bonheur . Quelle chance de pouvoir travailler pour l 'élaboration des complexes touristiques et voyager au gré des vents du large ! Bonne chance à toi. J 'aime bien le dégradé de la mer et les couleurs jaune, verte , bleu gris des éléments . Une mer et une côte qui ressemble à celle du Cabo Verde ( que tu nous a présenté sur un autre Tabblo ) de Cesaria Evora , et dont voici une vidéo de "Sodade " pour toi , Thierry et tous les navigateurs amoureux des mers tropicales: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JMjNa1vuaI , à écouter en admirant les photos
Noe said at 1:21 p.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Excelentes fotos... un paradisiaco lugar, muy bello!
Leftofcenter said at 2:00 p.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Very dreamy images indeed, especially from where I am cold cold Montreal!
PS yr french translation was perfect :)
DEE-Trow said at 2:02 p.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Congratulations Eduardo on your new job designing a resort in this magnificent location. I am sure you will do it justice and not take away one bit of this beauty. Your pictures are outstanding. I love the one with all the foliage in the foreground. I would like to vist this place!
Liliana said at 4:33 p.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Ahora, recién, veo el doble sentido de la palabra "sueños": el del proyecto (debe de ser) y el del lugar en sí, ¿no?
Chiloedream said at 5:13 p.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Je pensais que mon anniversaire était en juillet. A partir de ce jour, c'est aussi le 29 janvier. Merci pour les images et cette belle musique, je les ai ajoutés à mon blog de voyage...
http://www.chiloedream.canalblog.com/ Merci et bravo encore Eduardo.
Lucemiami said at 5:20 p.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Eduardo I don't want to dream about Ilha do Pelado I want to be on Ilha do Pelado... Since I've seen your pictures my thoughts fly back and forth to this island. The mountains, the scenery are gorgeous, your pictures have captured Beauty. It's paradise on earth. What's the shortest way to get there ?
Experience said at 5:44 p.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Un'elaborazione pressoché perfetta con immagini pure che non hanno bisogno di alcuna nota descrittiva, allo stesso tempo accompagnate in chiusura da poche righe che esaltano il valore di questo tabblo. Complimenti a te Eduardo e ancora un saluto a Thierry. Amichevolmente.
Fnevesilva said at 7:08 p.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Gostei mto dos angulos e da luz!
Parabens!
Memotions said at 8:06 p.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Absolute paradise. Viewing the skies, the ocean and the mountains you can really feel nature's rhythm. Lovely tabblo.
Jigs said at 9:07 p.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Congratulations on bagging this dream project, E! I have no doubt you will create a magnificent architectural vision that will blend harmony with nature and the luxury of modern island living. Your photos of this paradise are pure inspiration.
Abking said at 10:26 p.m. on Jan 29, 2007:
Beautiful! Looking forward to seeing photos of your resort/condo designs. I'd be happy with a sleeping bag on the sand.
Jasontengco said at 4:04 a.m. on Jan 30, 2007:
beautiful beach!
Scharn said at 5:14 p.m. on Jan 30, 2007:
Eduardo, these photos are beautiful, looks like a great place
Eduardo.affonso said at 5:15 p.m. on Jan 30, 2007:
Thanks, ANDERS. It's not really difficult to take beautiful pics in such wonderful place.



LATENTE: Wish I could be paid to stay there, but all my work will be done at my office, miles away from that paradise. I'll find a way to visit it as much as possible - wouldn't you?



MARIUS: This is "Ilha do Pelado" (Pelado Island). "Pelado" means naked, hairless - but I don't really know why it is called this way. I know I'm getting bald, but I'm sure it was not named after me.



LILIANA: Paraíso encontrado, isso sim. E o tabblo se chama "Island Dreaming" por vários motivos: é uma referência ao Chiloedream, é uma ilha de sonho e o projeto também é algo que começa a ser sonhado agora. Sem contar que me lembra "California Dreaming", dos Mammas & Papas.



SHEILA: I agree - paradise must be like this, but lasting forever...



MON CHER THIERRY: I thought of you as soon as I arrived at Pelado Island, because of the bateaux, the landscape, that "thierryesque" atmosphere (and a group of French tourists!)... I told myself "Thierry would make great photos here". So it was natural that I dedicated these photos to you. I've learned a lot from you: I learn every time I see your photos, I try to emulate your technique, I try to learn some French. Of course you deserve more than this, and I'm touched with your kind, warm comments. Take this as a humble homage!



JEFF: All you have to do is go the nearest airport and fly to Rio!



MONICA: I do hope my project will not disturb such beauty. I'm afraid I can't fly all of you down to Pelado Island, but I promisse to wait for you at the Rio International Airport.



PAOLO: This area is known as Costa Verde (Green Coast) and it's famous for its beauty. Hope I'll visit some mor islands and share this paradise with all of you (who are now freezing, as far as I know).



CHARLES & TERESA: Welcome to my tabblos! I'm glad you enjoyed this one.



RETA & ANJA: This is a great opportunity and I won't miss it. By the way, that's interesting that both of you called me... Antonio! That's the name I would have given to my son if had had one... Hope Experience and the Tabblo administrator won't get jealous (they are the real Antonios).



PAUL: You're a sharp observer, meu prieten. Not many people (but those who love football) know our national colors or have already seen our flag. By the way, I have a shirt that is exactly like Romanian flag (blue, yellow and red stripes) - and I took it to my Romanian trip without knowing that...



PAM: I'll send you an invitation for the "grand opening", don't worry!



HY HOA: Merci, merci beaucoup! I guess you are one of those virtual navigateurs amoreux des mers tropicales, too. And you're right: these clear waters relly remind me of Cape Verde.



NOE: Gracias, amigo. Este es un sitio paradisiaco, que nos hace piensar en lo que hemos hecho de este planeta...



LEFTOFCENTER: Is my poor French really perfect? Wow! These online translators are getting better - I was afraid my text would be a disaster. I envy you: you live in one of the most interesting cities I've ever visited. Montreal is just great (no matter how cold it might be!).



DEE: You are welcome anytime! Wish me luck, because I'll need it - plus talent and hard work.



TAMMY: Why don't you take vacations and come to Brazil? You'll see that it's easy to make some dreams come true...



LUCE: The easiest way to get there is... being my friend! The shortest way is: take a flight to Rio, then rent a car and drive 250 km South. Stop by São Gonçalo Beach, then take a boat (10 minutes) and.... welcome to paradise! I'll keep posting more photos of this place (and the area nearby) just to keep your mouth watering.



ANTONIO: Grazie! I wish I could have make a more attractive layout, but I was anxious to "deliver" this...



FNEVESILVA: Obrigado, conterrâneo (que bom poder responder em Português!). Apareça sempre!



MEMOTIONS: You used the perfect word: "rhythm". There's no noise here, but the rhythm of the waves, mountains, clouds, time passing by so slowly. Welcome to my tabblos!



JIGS: I'll count on you during this project! I've seen some interesting samples of pinoy architecture and there are several elements that I'd like to use here. Our landscapes and climate are very similar, so I plan to research a bit more. Any sugestions?



ABKING: I hope I'll post photos of the buildings sooner than you can imagine. Don't worry: I'll leave a special part of the beach reservated for your sleeping bag!



JASON: Almost as beautiful as Boracay, don't you agree?
Liliana said at 5:26 p.m. on Jan 30, 2007:
¡Meu caro amigo, quanto trabalho manter o Tabblo! Agora vejo porque nao pode responder os outros mails :) ...
Chiloedream said at 5:28 p.m. on Jan 30, 2007:
Encore merci pour tout, Eduardo, ton tabblo a fait le tour de ma famille et de mes amis, et tout le monde a été séduit. je compte un frère de plus, c'est beaucoup, c'est précieux. Amitiés.
Liliana said at 5:34 p.m. on Jan 30, 2007:
¿Ilha do Pelado sería Ilha do Nu...?¿O tiene otro significado...? Sea lo que sea, ¿a qué debe el nombre...?
Eduardo.affonso said at 6:26 p.m. on Jan 30, 2007:
SCHARN: Yes, this is really a lovely place. Wish I could have stayed there for all the weekend.
Eduardo.affonso said at 6:29 p.m. on Jan 30, 2007:
Pensa que é fácil, LILIANA? Não tenho idéia da razão do nome, já que a ilha não é pelada (sem vegetação), tampouco é reservada ao naturismo (aos pelados). Vou tentar descobrir.
Eduardo.affonso said at 6:47 p.m. on Jan 30, 2007:
THIERRY: Je compte un frère de plus, aussi! Hope one day you'll visit this part of Brazil and enjoy our hospitality. By the way, I wish you a very happy trip to Marocco!
Paul said at 6:54 p.m. on Jan 30, 2007:
:) Thanks, Eduardo. Sorry if I'll dissapoint you, but I have no interest in football. :). Funny thing about your tshirt :) When did you visit Romania?
Eduardo.affonso said at 7:12 p.m. on Jan 30, 2007:
PAUL: It was a long time ago, last century... in 1996, I guess. I visited Italy, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey. Couldn't spend much time in Romania, but visited Bucuresti, Brasóv, Poiana-Brasóv, one city which name I just can't remember now (where several people where killed on Christmas, a few days before Ceaucescu was deposed), Suceava and the monasteries. Wish I could have visited some more places, like Sibiu. Maybe next time...
Liliana said at 7:45 p.m. on Jan 30, 2007:
¿Dónde tenés una remera (camiseta) de Rumania...?
"Nada es fácil en la vida", je,je, filosofía de "lanchonete"...
"Natrismo" es "nudismo" para nosotros, ¡no tenía esa palabra enmi léxico portugués! Posiblemente hayan encontrado, mucho tiempo atrás, a un ser desnudo ("pelado")...), viviendo naturalmente, una mezcla de Viernes y Tarzán pero descendiente de tupí-guaraníes o arixós (creo que acabo de inventarlos) y de ahí el nombre.
Un excelente motivo para investigar con un excelente motivo...
Mashpee_Paula said at 6:21 a.m. on Jan 31, 2007:
Breathtaking pictures of such a beautiful island! Your pictures portray all the beauty this island has to offer. All of my favorite things are here; the sea, beautiful skies, mountains.....peace and harmony! I believe you will design a unique, exquisted resort, without destroying the "feel "for this treasured place. Thank you, Eduardo. :)
Mashpee_Paula said at 6:42 a.m. on Jan 31, 2007:
I sent my message to fast! What a kind, wonderful jesture of you to dedcate this tabblo to Thierry. You certainly chose a wonderful Tabblo to dedicate to him, Eduardo. :)
Mdsf said at 12:40 p.m. on Jan 31, 2007:
Hey "Tio Du",

I Hope you will find the delicate balance between preservation and development, which will pave your project's way. Pics are great as always.
Liliana said at 3:36 p.m. on Jan 31, 2007:
¿Qué pasó con las estrellas...?
Eduardo.affonso said at 4:10 p.m. on Jan 31, 2007:
LILIANA: Assim como vieram, as estrelas se foram. Continuando nossa série de filosofia fast-food, "así es la vida". Tenho uma camisa velhíssima, que me acompanha em todas as viagens desde.. 1992, creio. É listrada de azul, vermelho e amaralo (exatamente as cores romenas e de vários outros países). Só me dei conta disso quando vi a bandeira tremulando, em algum lugar. Como são cores primárias, suponho que a associação com a bandeira não seja imediata (como é, no Brasil, usar-se o verde-e-amarelo). Há (ou pelo menos dizem haver) uma diferença conceitual entre "nudismo" (que é ficar nu) e "naturismo" (que é uma maneira de viver em harmonia com a natureza, incluindo a nudez). A pesquisa sobre as razões do nome pode ser mesmo um excelente motivo para voltar ao local, com excelentes motivos ou não.



PAULA: A resort completely surrounded by nature and being part of it - that's my goal. And I'll do my best to make it happen. I had already dedicated tabblos to some of our friends, and this was meant for notre cher Thierry because it portrays things he loves: the sea, boats, mountains. Well, now I notice it could have been dedicated to you, too!



MÁRIO: I do hope it, too. Thanks for the "as always". A gente fazemos o que podemos...
Liliana said at 6:02 p.m. on Jan 31, 2007:
¿Pero dónde vio la remera el rumano que comenta eso...?
No me desilusiones con los motivos...
Liliana said at 6:03 p.m. on Jan 31, 2007:
"Naturismo" para nosotros tiene que ver más con hábitos alimenticios, no incluye mucho más...
Liliana said at 6:17 p.m. on Jan 31, 2007:
Estrelas: hubo toda una polémica en un Tabblo, no sé si la viste, pero ¿habrá sido la causa de la cancelación...?
Mashpee_Paula said at 7:02 p.m. on Jan 31, 2007:
Merci! I am touched by your kind words. Thank you, Eduardo!! :)
NavyMom said at 7:41 p.m. on Jan 31, 2007:
eduardo. congrats on such a wonderful project !! i hope this leads to you doing many more 'exclusive resorts' in your career.
Floridamolle said at 10:40 a.m. on Feb 1, 2007:
Congrats for Tabblo of the day, you deserve it so much
Thebeautifullife said at 10:58 a.m. on Feb 1, 2007:
1) i like your comment about Theirry. 2) great pics...so lovely to view during a dark dismal colored day here in winter, no water, no sand, no sun to be seen.....great color....I feel warm and happy....I was sad after just reading DCS's tabblo "The Greatest Dad"....did you see that? After being at his people should be required to see this Tabblo to feel all happy again! Thanks for sharing!
JoanW said at 11:50 a.m. on Feb 1, 2007:
Wonderfully calm and beautiful pictures Eduardo. What a great place, it's almost a shame to think that a resort and condo will be built there, but it seems that you have in mind the beauty of the place and wish to design something to blend and perhaps enhance this idyllic place.
I really like the photo of the yellow boat with the mountains wreathed in cloud in the background, I think it's No.5 in the sequence. They are all so lovely, it makes me wish i could just walk along that lovely beach and dip my toes into that calm water, and enjoy the surrounding mountains. I always love beach shots, and also like mountains, so here we have the best of both worlds. Thanks for sharing and good luck in your venture.
Pkeener said at 12:04 p.m. on Feb 1, 2007:
Nice to see one of my Favorite Tabblos as Tab of the Day! I will dreaming of this paradise all day long as we are experiencing below freezing again in Denver. Congradulations, EDU!
Dr.Garibaldi said at 2:23 p.m. on Feb 1, 2007:
Nice tabblo, indeed. The color tones are so reach, the framing is also very good. Looks like the perfect setup to shoot a LOST episode....:D
Memotions said at 5:24 p.m. on Feb 1, 2007:
Congratulations on making the Tabblo of the day!
Love2laugh said at 6:17 p.m. on Feb 1, 2007:
Absolutely Breath taking Eduardo. It brings back some memories of childhood when we lived in Costa Rica. I'm not sure why .... but it does. It has to be so thrilling to take on that venture and to have an opportunity to do that. Blessings ... and Congrats on getting TABBLO of the Day. You certainly earned it with those pics. Thanks again for allowing me to dream with those awesome pictures. From cool wet Dallas... Sheila
Rajanigandha said at 6:40 p.m. on Feb 1, 2007:
Breath taking pictures
Veronicasuzio said at 8:12 p.m. on Feb 1, 2007:
Great pictures! The boat is so colorful. I wish your boats at that much soul. The water is so inviting. The plants are so happy with there deep green colors.
Bcmom said at 9:49 p.m. on Feb 1, 2007:
I'm in love with this place! Gorgeous pictures.
Apuch said at 10:57 p.m. on Feb 1, 2007:
With your care in expression of this natural beauty I am confident that you will do very well in preserving this beauty for those that dwell in the condos and resort.
Sanjayshetty said at 12:30 a.m. on Feb 2, 2007:
Nice Tabblo :-) I love the pictures I wanna go there........NOW :-)
Pkeener said at 9:15 a.m. on Feb 2, 2007:
Had to make another trip to this Tablbo as it is very frigid here today. I ffel the warmth already!
Artingrid said at 10:15 a.m. on Feb 2, 2007:
Wish I was there! Great impressions.
Bxrgirl27 said at 12:14 p.m. on Feb 2, 2007:
Eduardo this is breathtaking! Good luck w/your design - I look forward to seeing it "tabblo" style once completed!
GryphonHeart said at 3:42 p.m. on Feb 3, 2007:
WOW, this is going to be a challenging and probably one of the most exciting thing you do in your life. Wow, this will affect so many things in Nature. Striking a balance will be a challenge but I BELIEVE you can make it. Most importantly is to show the Before and After. And the on the way the transformation of the island too, if possible. I have faith in you my friend, nothing is possible if you believe in it. All the best for the project. ;P
EMA said at 7:36 a.m. on Feb 4, 2007:
Wonderful place! Hope you manage to make a great project not to affect this fabulous nature.
All the best!
Nmat said at 10:03 a.m. on Feb 5, 2007:
Wht a lovely part of the world, Eduardo. The water is truly dreamy, it is so clear. Good luck with your project -- I can't imagine anyone better qualified than you to preserve the pristine clarity of the island.
Jillcdunn said at 11:01 a.m. on Feb 5, 2007:
Beautiful pictures! It truly does look like paradise.
Eduardo.affonso said at 4:22 p.m. on Feb 5, 2007:
JILL: Thanks! I hope it will keep being a paradise after my project is finished...



NANCY & EMA & LAURA: Thanks, thanks, thanks. I have a good team of architects working with me, and we all care about preservation. I'm glad this project is ours, so we can do our best to prove that it's possible to build without distroying the nature.



SIMON: Hope I'll soon post our first sketches and ideas, so you can give me your opinion. Thanks for your support!



INGRID: Wish I could move my office to that place, too!



PAM: Instead of coming to the tabblo, why don't you come to the island itself? There aren't direct flights from Denver to Pelado, but two stops in NY and Rio wouldn't be that bad...



SANJAY: Thanks! Wait until the resort is finished, and then come here to enjoy the beach, warm pristine water and, of course, the great spa I'll design...



BCMOM: Thanks! And welcome to my tabblos.



VERONICA: This area is called "The Green Coast", and nature is really exuberant here.



RAJANIGANDHA: Thanks, the place is really breathtaking - my pics don't do justice to it.



SHEILA: Thanks for visiting my tabblos! I have never been to Costa Rica but I know its landscape is very similar to ours (tropical forest, luxurious vegetation, mountains by the sea...).



MEMOTIONS: Thanks! I was very surprised to be "tabblo of the day" because this tabblo had been posted some days earlier. Well, better late than never.



DR. GARIBALDI: It's the perfect place to get LOST - and never be found!



JOAN: Thank you very much for your comment! It's a great responsability to deal with such difficult question: how to touch that untouchable beauty, how to place a house or a hotel without breaking this subtle balance. But be sure I'll do my best to deserve my diploma!
KELLY: Thanks for recommending that great tabblo. It inspired me to make my next tabblo ("True stories").



ANDERS: You gave me luck! You were the first one to visit this tabblo, and it became "Tabblo of the Day". Keep being the first!!



SHIRL: Hope this will be the first of a series!



PAULA: You do deserve it, my friend.



LILIANA: Não sei nada sobre o fim das estrelas. Depois me conte essa história direito.
Liliana said at 6:56 p.m. on Feb 6, 2007:
Después te escribo un mail, creo que debe de ser medio privado...
Siagian said at 10:05 p.m. on Feb 11, 2007:
wonderful colors! the last pic was excellent! truly paradise.
Vinca said at 2:20 a.m. on May 26, 2007:
Beautiful place. You are indeed lucky to be designing there. And yes, it's a very responsible job that you have. Best of luck. And yes, great shots! :o)
Leftofcenter said at 4:56 p.m. on Dec 6, 2007:
Dec 6, 2007: minus 12 celsius in Montreal, I'm back on Ilha do Pelado!! reading yr comments, you dedicated this tab to almost everyone "come to think of it", but the truth is you really made it for me right??? LOL LOL the yellow boat, Anna Luiza, bwana!!!
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