Rio

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After some much needed sleep I woke up to torrential rain :-( I was not impressed that the UK seemed to have swapped its weather with Rio.... But I didnt let this hold me back, so out I went and had my first experience on the local buses (and the drivers - nutters!) and an attempted pick-pocket! There is only one zip on my day pack that I cant padlock and subsequently I only have hand sanatising gel in there and plasters. When getting onto the bus I felt/heard my bag open. I looked round and the guy was starring at me innocently. I then stepped off the bus anyway as it was not the one for my hostel. When I looked the hand sanitiser and plasters were still there, so obviously this gentleman was not in need of either of these two items.....if I had had some shower gel in there though I would have kindly recommend that he takes instead as it looked like he hadnt had a wash in a while!
I also managed to pop to Copacobana beach which im sure is slightly different when its 38 degrees and your dressed in a bikini instead of a raincoat like me. Nethertheless I dipped my feet in the sea and had a nice stroll along the sand!
The weather is gradually improving as on Tuesday I didnt have to take my raincoat and managed to go up Sugar Loaf mountain without it being hidden in the clouds.

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Comments

[Daphne Jay]

Rio
Hi Charity,Perhaps in the unlocked zip pocket a mouse trap would be an idea. Glad you had a good day up the montain with good views.Look forward to reading more.Love Daphne