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Tom Blay »
A breathtaking view of the Brazil/Argentina border
Posted on 9:10am Monday 15th March 2010
From Rio we headed a few hours down coast to the small fishing town of Angras Dos Ries with our tour group. The village is still rebuilding after mudslides in January. From here we caught a passenger ferry that took us two hours to Ilha Grande. It is Brazil´s third largest island and has an abundance of beaches and no cars. After the crazy driving of Rio, it is a relief to be in such a place.
Tom Blay »
Rio Carnival - it doesn't disappoint!
Posted on 1:45pm Thursday 25th February 2010
The weekend of Rio Carnival has now been and gone. The anticipation that filled the streets since our arrival reached a memorable climax.
Tom Blay »
Sights ´n´ sounds ´n´ smells of Rio
Posted on 11:30am Saturday 20th February 2010
I never would have thought I would find Jesus on my travels. But I have. He is on top of a really high hill in the middle of Rio.
Tom Blay »
Arrival in Rio
Posted on 1:05pm Wednesday 17th February 2010
As we arrived at our hostel in Rio quite late a few of our new found room mates are sleeping. All the effort of unpacking a few bits without turning on the light and making the beds in silence proves futile as the moment I turn my back from my bag it comes crashing to the floor making an almighty racket. Fortunately there were minimal stirs as I announce my arrival in the smoothest of styles. They say you find yourself travelling...
Tom Blay »
It’s time already?
Posted on 3:26pm Monday 8th February 2010
When you make the decision to go travelling, it seems that the departure date is far away. For us it was the next calendar year.
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