The Wonders of Rio

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Hi everyone,

Well, we´ve arrived safe and sound in Rio and already we´ve much to tell......

On Day 1 we hit Copacabana beach and did a bit of altitude and heat training (a mere 32 degrees). In the 3 hours we lay on the beach front we were greeted by the many ´entreprenuers´that walk the sands. Towels, drinks, bikinis, hats, coconuts, prawns, sunglasses, basically we could have done our weekly shop right there and then.....

Much to Anna´s disappointment she was not surrounded by pec-perfect Adonis´s that she was hoping for. But on a positive note, the women displayed more cellulite and over-hangs than Chicago´s on a Friday night.....we´re hoping for better down at Ipanema.

Day 2/3 was our first spot of sight-seeing. First, we took a cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf mountain and were amazed by the sight of Rio from above. This, however, was topped by the tram ride up to Christ the Redeemer where a 360 panaramic view of Rio left us speechless.

Other things of note have been the large number of VW camper vans, dogs, hairy backs, pigeons and cheese based dishes.

Before we head down to Iguassu Falls we are planning to stay a couple of days near Flamengo, catch the Carnaval after-show and, of course, a game at the Maracana!!!

We hope you are all well. Bon dia!!!!

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Photos

We´ve Arrived!!
Anna introduces Rio from the roof of our hotel

Samba Beats
Spot the Englishman?

Comments

[Angela Sposato]

Bellissimo!
Mi racommando Anna - divertitevi alla grande!! Hugs and kisses. Miss you. Hope to meet Nate one day soon. Love always, Angela

[lizzie]

wowee
Glad to see the holiday hair is coming along! xxxx