We have arrived!
Rio is VAST! And pretty hot as well. The last few days we have been getting into the feel of things with numerous trips to Copacabana. On tuesday night we visited samba rehearsals ahead of the Carnivale. We didnt quite understand what was going on to be honest. Everyone lined up and started dancing in formation to a song similar to the Macarenha. The song was about 30 seconds long but went on for an hour! When we tried to join in we stuck out like sore thumbs and a local street seller quietly told us to stand down. Silly white boys.
The locals call us ^Gringos^. We havent worked out yet whether its a term of endearment or just racial hatred.
Yesterday we visited Corcovado and Christo de Redentor- The Christ the Redeemer statue. The views were amazing and I cant wait to get the photos online. After this we went out in Lapa for our first night out. Different. Live samba in a tiny club and free, FREE Caipirinha for the first two hours. Needless to say we took full advantage.
Today we have to move for a few days to Santa Theresa, so untill then... Bye
Steve x x
Glad you're having an awesome time, keep jonad topped up with sun tan lotion....nothing says 'steal from me, stab me, sexually assault me' like a bright red english man. I miss you all dearly, so great to see you're having a laff and managing to update us :)
ReplyDeleteHave a caipirinha or seven for me, they're a favourite of mine.
Love y'all xxxx