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Tuesday 8 December 2009
Highlights: Catching fish and swimming on a slow boat ride to Paraty, Flash flooding in Paraty
The rain didn’t stop all night and we are informed that Sao Paulo is under water which might cause problems in a few days. I got my pushups out of the way early and vowed to not say ‘mine’ for at least the next two days.
Monday 7 December 2009
Highlights: Ilha Grande Prison ruins, National park hike, ocean swimming
Kelly, Karen, Emma, Gareth and I got up early and went out to the old prison ruins undertaking a short 50-55 minute hike which was worth it to experience the rain forest on the island.
Sunday 6 December 2009
Highlights: Caipirinha (strong alcoholic drink), enjoying local football match viewing party, drinking beers under the stars
Getting up late, around 9.30 am, we packed up and left Rio with our new friends. We caught a private mini bus to a crossing point to Ilha Grande Island. The bus ride took about 2 hours during which time the group really started to get to know each other.
Saturday 5 December 2009
Highlights: Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana beach, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, meeting the tour group members
Our overnight flight from Miami got in at 11 am without any significant problems. I had allocated us exit row seats which helped Andrew with his knees not bumping into the front seat but hurt me as we had a bulk head (I couldn’t extend me feet).
Friday 4 December 2009
Highlights: Last minute Brazilian Visa Success!
We got up late (8.50 am) and headed down for breakfast which was packed with people. After breakfast I went for a short walk to get my steps up while Andrew caught up with his e-mail.
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