Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 27 June - 1 July 2007
Hard to believe it is already time to leave Rio De Janeiro. It feels like we only just arrived. Rio is a beautiful city with the white sandy beaches so close to the city centre, the mountains that are all around and, generally, the good weather that prevails. We had mixed weather. A few days of glorious sunshine (30'C & some overcast days). Can't complain though.. it is winter over here!Our hostel in Rio was the Alpha Hostel (Botafogo). It was a superb location, the staff were very friendly/helpful & the en-suite room was clean/comfortable!
I think we've pretty much done everything there is to see and do..... Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Copacobana, Ipanema, Santa Theresa (bohemian area), visited a favela (shanty town), Maracana Football Stadium, sipped Caipirinha's, dined in a Churrascaria (steak house).
I think we've pretty much done everything there is to see and do..... Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Copacobana, Ipanema, Santa Theresa (bohemian area), visited a favela (shanty town), Maracana Football Stadium, sipped Caipirinha's, dined in a Churrascaria (steak house).
Our mode of transport has been the local buses, we're always the only Gringos on them?! The drivers style is kamikaze, off the road driving has not got a look in. I (Claire) was sitting near the back of the bus & thought I could sniff the tyre melting as we took a corner at 120 km/h - a Carioca (idigenious Rio dweller) then starting barking at the driver - Dave & I turned around to see copious amounts of smoke behind us - the engine went on fire!
Which way now Dave????
3 comments:
Thanks for not posting pictures of Dave in his mankini.
Excellent infotainment, is the blog under new management???
F & S
Hi Dave and Claire .... the blog is a great idea .... keep up the good work .... I was thinking of creating one myself .... Monday : Work .... Tuesday : Work .... Wednesday : Work .... but didn't think it would get too many hits ;) .... Sounds like it's a great holiday so far .... and it's only just got started.... Enjoy :)
Love the blog lads. Great way to tell us all you've been up to. Sounds like Rio is done + dusted. Everything ticked off the list. Glad to see you can put photos up - keeps you fresh in our minds! Happy travels.
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