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From Sao Paulo to Río de Janeiro
... Mata Atlántica, and is characterized by a high species diversity and endemism. Also, beaches are crowded of white crabs. They make holes on the sand, and hide when you get close to them.
After Paraty, I went to Ilha Grande. Despite the name I imagined it as a little Island, but it´s actualy 193 km˛. I had to take a 50 minutes rustic boat from the coast to the Island. I mean rustic, because it´s made of wood, open, and a wave might pass over you. ...
The End!
... first question to me was 'Do you like Boris Becker?!' (wtf) - turns out he meant David Beckham... but still, fairly weird question when you're just about to chuck yourself off a cliff! That part of it, and the first couple of minutes being up in the air was pretty petrifying to be honest, the instructor joked i could stop holding on to his shoulder so tight, but when you're only being held up by wind (when there seemingly wasn't any) it did get a little frightening! Had just ...
At the Copa, Copacobana
... us to the Sugarloaf and realised while waiting for our tickets that we were all very hungry. We hadn't eaten since midday and it was closing on 6pm now, and also getting a little chilly. Winter here, remember? Nevertheless we trooped up the first level of cable cars which was terrifying. Not so great with heights you see, but I was glad I was there. The city looked incredible in the glow of the lights. We could see the outline of the Sugarloaf and slightly regretted not doing a ...
Rio de Janeiro
... was shut for lunch.
Undeterred, we popped back to Ipanema for the traditional Brazilian lunch of a cheese sandwich. I tried the "Matte" drink everyone else seems to be drinking. I wouldn't recommend. My best guess is it might be ice tea that's started fermenting.
Undeterred, we boarded a bus to Christo. Over the course of the hour, through Copacabana and surroundings, the clouds ...
Trying to keep up with the youngsters
... is red beans with rice which was bland but hearty. A good spread was usually put on by pay per kilo restaurants but as with most buffet food it was often not fresh. Even the famous rodizio restaurants where you are served various cuts of meat at your table ended up being a bit of an anticlimax as the meat was often dry and tough. However, the staple drinks and refreshments excelled with delicious fresh juices of all sorts on street corners everywhere. ...