Sun, Sand & Samba

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After the last bus journey we cheated and took a flight into Rio! We stayed in Rio for 10 days and so much fun...met some great people, saw the sights, laid on the beach, swan in the sea, had a few late nights (Lapa - Samba Club, Fevella Funk party), danced at the gay parade and watched Brazil play...its not a bad life!

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Photos

Ipanema Beach
Where we spent days lazing around! Our hostel, Wave was just around the corner..perfect!

Sugarloaf mountain
View from Christ Remeeder

Christ the Redeemer
Courtesy of Marcus

Fevalla
There is a hugh divide between rich and poor

Fevella Funk Party
Courtesy of Marcus

Maracana Staduim
South American world cup qualifiers. Brazil hadn´t played in this stadium for 7 years. Capacity - 94000!

The final score
We saw Kaka & Ronaldinho score!

Paul and a young Brazil boy
Local recycling officer A.K.A can collector!

Time to leave
Off to Ilha Grande with Marcus & Adele

Comments

[Craig]

Iconic images..
Well, what can i say? Simply fantastic - i wish i'd planned my two week holiday in Brazil. Football game - what??? Bet it wasn't 50 quid a shot like Highbury. Sir, its good to see that skateboard is still with you. Apologies for not emailing back. Plans have changed - off to LA and Hawaii for a two week surfing mission. Start a new job at Apple when i get back, hence no fun down under. Having said that, Hawaii is practically next door. Peace to the middle east, as you'd say. Craig

[haidee c.paduga]

Very nice view, i love to see this..