Hello Rio

Hello RioCopacabana BeachWe start our exploration of Rio de Janeiro at 9am and it is already 28 degrees Celsius. We walk the whole stretch of Copacabana Beach (4km) from the Copacabana Fort & Military Museum to the big rock (or small mountain) at the other end. This walk sounds easy until you factor in the heat and lack of shade.The sand is soft, perfectly textured and off white. Beautiful. …

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Paraty to Rio

Paraty to RioOn the Bus After a final breakfast at Pousada Villaggio, we make the short walk to the bus station for our 9:20am bus trip to Rio de Janeiro. This time we get our tickets much quicker than in Sao Paulo.The bus was to arrive by 2:00pm (4 hours and 40 minuted) but road delays have us arriving more than an hour late. The bus drives along the coast …

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