My flight into rio didn't land until 8.30 pm and after having to detour to a dr during the day, although I was ok, I needed the evening to go smoothly and it did. Leading up to Rio without exaggerating, every person that found out I was visiting there on my own told me how dangerous it is. Don't wear any jewellery, don't go out at night etc etc so it was rather hesitantly that I waited for a cab at the airport. There were no issues however and I was beachside after a 20 minute drive and checking into the best hotel of the trip thus far. The hotel, Miramar by Windsor, has an understated grandness about it. Giving me a welcome glass of champagne anywhere instantly lifts my mood, every single staff member I
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