The two weeks since we left England have flown by.
We started out in Rio where we satyed for a few days in El Misti Hostel - along with most of the other Europeans in Brazil. It was a bit cramped in our three bed dorm which was the size of a triple bunk, but the hostel was cool, and we made full use of the bar they had there drinking copious amounts of cuba libre and caipirinhas.
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DAWSON AT CORCOVADO. MINUS ´tache.
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PAUL AND KAT AT CORCAVADO.
Whilst in Rio we saw the sites - we took a cable car up Sugar Loaf mountain, and a cog train up to see Jesus on a hill, and took in a football game at the Maracana (which would have been a bit disappointing had the crowd not been so wild and entertaining). We´ve met a few other Brits abroad and feel very at home out here in Brazil. We´ve even become Brazillian TV sensations, being interviewed at El Misti on our opinions of Brazil so far. Unfortunately this won´t be available in the UK so you´ll just have to take our word for it ...
After Rio we headed to a tropical island called Ilha Grande where it rained every day - though we did all manage to get a bit sunburnt in between downpours. James´s feet have gone scarlet and are now peeling like copydex glue and Paul has a two-tone bottom.
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SUNBURN.
We did our first jungle trek whilst on the island and saw some wildlife, including an incredibly poisonous snake which our travelling companion, Greg, felt the need to poke with a stick. We all survived.
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TROPICAL PARADISE.
After Ilha Grande we took the seven hour bus journey to Sao Paulo where we had been told to expect street crime and gun fights on every corner. Instead we took in an art museum and a ballet (which Dawson loved and hasn´t stopped prancing since). Paul also had a tear in his eye as we left the theatre - maybe due to the groinal leaps we witnessed in the second half.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j162/dawdawiw/Travels%20SA/DSC00351.jpg
SPEEDOS. JUPEY GOT RIGHT IN FASHION.
We are now at Foz do Iguassu on the triple frontier of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay where we will be going to see some gigantic waterfalls tomorrow and spending a few days in a Butlins type resort before heading on to Argentina where we intend to stay until at least Christmas. Maybe.
We started out in Rio where we satyed for a few days in El Misti Hostel - along with most of the other Europeans in Brazil. It was a bit cramped in our three bed dorm which was the size of a triple bunk, but the hostel was cool, and we made full use of the bar they had there drinking copious amounts of cuba libre and caipirinhas.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j162/dawdawiw/Travels%20SA/DSC00301.jpg
DAWSON AT CORCOVADO. MINUS ´tache.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j162/dawdawiw/Travels%20SA/DSC00304-1.jpg
PAUL AND KAT AT CORCAVADO.
Whilst in Rio we saw the sites - we took a cable car up Sugar Loaf mountain, and a cog train up to see Jesus on a hill, and took in a football game at the Maracana (which would have been a bit disappointing had the crowd not been so wild and entertaining). We´ve met a few other Brits abroad and feel very at home out here in Brazil. We´ve even become Brazillian TV sensations, being interviewed at El Misti on our opinions of Brazil so far. Unfortunately this won´t be available in the UK so you´ll just have to take our word for it ...
After Rio we headed to a tropical island called Ilha Grande where it rained every day - though we did all manage to get a bit sunburnt in between downpours. James´s feet have gone scarlet and are now peeling like copydex glue and Paul has a two-tone bottom.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j162/dawdawiw/Travels%20SA/DSC00337.jpg
SUNBURN.
We did our first jungle trek whilst on the island and saw some wildlife, including an incredibly poisonous snake which our travelling companion, Greg, felt the need to poke with a stick. We all survived.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j162/dawdawiw/Travels%20SA/DSC00332.jpg
TROPICAL PARADISE.
After Ilha Grande we took the seven hour bus journey to Sao Paulo where we had been told to expect street crime and gun fights on every corner. Instead we took in an art museum and a ballet (which Dawson loved and hasn´t stopped prancing since). Paul also had a tear in his eye as we left the theatre - maybe due to the groinal leaps we witnessed in the second half.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j162/dawdawiw/Travels%20SA/DSC00351.jpg
SPEEDOS. JUPEY GOT RIGHT IN FASHION.
We are now at Foz do Iguassu on the triple frontier of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay where we will be going to see some gigantic waterfalls tomorrow and spending a few days in a Butlins type resort before heading on to Argentina where we intend to stay until at least Christmas. Maybe.
posted by James at 8:21 pm
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