We arrived in Rio this morning after a stupidly early flight from Sao Paulo, requiring us to get up at 4. I had thought that when I left the Army I wouldn't need to be out of bed before the armory was open on a CFA day, ever again. (sorry, Army in joke)
It's cool here in Rio now, forgot that we were in the southern hemisphere and a fair way from the equator. Funny, but I was here in Sept last time and it was steaming hot...
This is the first time Rach has been to Rio, so on the way to our hotel in Copacabana she did the usual thing you would do in a brand new city, claimed to be one of the most beautiful in the world, and slept the whole way. lol. Rachy and busses....
I woke her up a couple of times to point out The Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer (one of the New Seven Wonders of the World – what a joke), but he was shrouded in clouds.
Slight drizzle at the moment, but hope it clears this afternoon so we can go for a walk along the esplanade to Ipanema beach and try not to get mugged on the way.
Rach just has a couple of days here before flying back to Quito for a 3 day conference but I am staying in Rio to .... ummm, not sure?? I’m just going to hang out for a bit, and visit some things I haven’t seen. Or, just drink myself silly for 3 days.. Option two more likely. Eeeeek!
Photos to follow, if I'm game to risk taking the camera out.... lol
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