The Brazilian holidays

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January 7th 2006

Published: January 20th 2006

I never thought I would be so excited about landing in an airport. Rio is the first place I´ve been in a while, where I didn't have to follow the normal route (cash machine, tourist office, transit sort, accommodation sort, food needs...) as I was met by my Aunt Jojo and Uncle Peter. We were accompanied by my newly adopted gran Pene, who sensibly left the grey skies of England for the joys of B... Read Full Entry

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Fiona Scott

Coffeecat

Here begins the adventure of 12 months solo racing and chilling out around the world. Africa-Asia-New Zealand-South and North America from May 05-May06. It really is racing, 24 countries in all! So so so many stories to tell and sights to see... And now that that crazy year is over with, I have moved back to Vancouver (with a stopover in the UK, Iceland and New York!) and am launching a new life. The Babe With A Backpack travel shows have been established in Vancouver, the book is edited, and I'm planning the next trip...UGANDA IN JULY '08! Will try and keep this updated in additi... full info

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Copacabana on New Years

The innocence of the white to start the New Year wasn´t quite credible for everybody present

Ross, Pete and Blaise

Father and sons starting off the New Year

New Years with a Bang

The 15 minute firework display was supported by a lot of cheers

New Years Smiles

Cousins starting off 2006

Jo and I Ile Grande church

Sorry Jo, couldn't zoom in! This was on the day excursion on a boat

We´re Outta Here

Blaise, Ross and I opted for the beach. Please don´t concentrate on the big bum for too long.

Swimmin

With all this exercise I should be a little more svelt...oh well!

On the boat

Jojo with Ross and Blaise, sheltering from the rain

View from Sugar Loaf

And the beaches became clear

Me and the boys

All smiles at Sugar Loaf

Itchy Frustrations

Not really a flattering photo but it shows the angst those fucking little mosquitos bring!

The Long Bridge

The view from Sugar Loaf shows off the 14 km. bridge heading north

Me and a Brazilian model

I think my body shape could allow me to class myself as a Brazilian woman too!

Life on the beach

Ipanema Beach Waves

The waves were surprisingly powerful, perfect for the boogie board that Blaise and Ross mastered. Even I had a successful go!

And then the Storms Came

It was hard to leave the beach, but the looming rain was less appealing

22nd January 2006

Laura Crossley
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Beauiful
Hi Babe, went to see an amazing film called Black Orpheus today a 1950's film from Brazil it was so lovely and your there. I wish I was there with you, I love getting your emails, but they do make me very jealous. We'll have to do a trip together some day, I know we always say that, but we must do it L x

23rd January 2006

Ian
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Hi Fiona, Ypur world map is turning all red. The red tide seems to be spreading north towards North America. Brazil looks amazing it would have been hard to leave especially with all the family there. Continue with the great adventures and blogs. They sure make my day! Love, Ian

24th January 2006

pleash
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family in rio
hi....everyone looks happy in the photos altho i spoke with carrie and she filled me in on the dramas as well....what else is new? the last time i sent a comment you mentioned how good it was to have one from me...was that the only one you received becasue i have sent several.??? let me know.....much love and keep on keepin on...love....pleash

19th March 2006

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eee
so jealous tht u went 2 brazil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nxt time invite me!

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