Brazil days 5-7: Rio de Janeiro, one of the greatest cities on earth

Have just spent a few days in Rio and all I can say is WHOA. This place is sensational, for so many different reasons. A few highlights from Rio that we got to sample …

• Staying across the road from Copacabana beach, where they had the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup finals
• Going to visit the two huge mountains in town: Sugar loaf mountain and Corcovado Mountain (where the massive statue of Jesus is), and watching the sunset
• The Rio nightlife – parties in the street, samba, and a huge 50-hour party at the showgrounds …
• Lots and lots of Brazilian food – including soft shelled crab and local beef and lamb … mmmm
• Going to see the soccer game in front a cheering crowd (and a HECK of a lot of police, mounted military and surveillance helicopters)

Will post some photos soon!

Blessings
john