Hotel Pousada La Mandragora Buzios

... beach we were heading for was a bit of a disappointment. The large crashing waves made it unswimmable, and as the rain clouds drew nearer, we weren’t in the mood for sunbathing. We headed for a nearby cafe, and were once again shocked at how expensive eating and drinking is in South America, Sydney was starting to look like a real bargain.

We soon decided to head back, and we were squeezed back into a mini van and wheezing ...

... those 4 hours watching reruns of the Iran-Contra Hearings. The worst thing is I have no idea what is causing this pain. I mean it can't be appendicitis, which is what I thought it was intitially, since appendicitis takes place on one side of the stomach and this pain is coming from the entire front part. Maybe I tore a muscle kicking that stupid soccer ball around or maybe I have an hernia. Those are probably the ...

... 5 children. Now her father...who is 61 years old...is married to a 24 year old and has a child (a boy named Victor) with her who is just about 3 years old. This woman; Rosanna is rather pretty...but dumb as a post. She has a daughter; Rayssa who is listed as having an unknown father on her birth certificate. Interesting. Well, Mariana loves her father...but is not overly fond of Rosanna. I can honestly say that...after having spent 3 days with her...I can fully agree with that sentiment!

... for it, now i know exactly what happens and how mush the seats are and we can even stay down the sambarone! Lets plan Brasil Carnival 2009! Honestly if your up for it, we will have a fab time!! Let me know if your up for it, sure sabs you will be too, shake that asss! On the 26th I went to burzios for the day which is 3hours away. It was a welcome retreat from the chaos of Rio. The cobbled roads were lined with beautiful ...

... t bring myself to do it. I just want things to be simple now and I figure I will come back with Kelly to spend some time in Brazil, because I didnīt even get to be in Carnaval or visit Bahia, so there are many reasons that I will come back here in the future. So I will save the falls until then. Believe me, it is the best decision for now. I prolly wouldnīt appreciate the falls if I had to sit on a bus that long right now. Alright peep-holes - see you in Argi!!

So we arrived in Rio at 2pm today. John asked me how it feels to be back. Hmm.. dunno. I think after having yet another ****** sleep on a night bus and being so hungry, I really couldnīt care less where I was. He seemed quite excited though. He keeps asking where Jesus is... of course referring to Christ Redeemer. We got in a taxi right away and found our hostel with no problems. That is of ...

... po' dove capitava! il secondo giorno il cielo sembra piu' magannimo e offre lunghi momenti di sole alternandolo con cielo coperto e pioggerella... non é la giornata migliore pero' vado sul Pandizzucchero per la vista panoramica della cittā.. la vista č impressionante giā cosė, non voglio pensare in una giornata di cielo limpido... l'unica cosa che non si vede perche'completamente immerso nelle nuvole é il Cristo, messo sul Corcovado, sul lato opposto ...

... to English)...More stuff, too...Good to see Pam, Ken, Amy, Brett, Maria Elisa, Ruy, Lilian, Ruizinho, Vi, and Fer again. One really bad thing happened though. It was raining and lightening, and a surfer got struck. Fernanda saw him and I it was pretty bad. Clothes ripped and torn, his chest without skin. He got the works. CPR. Called the hospital later that night though and he was okay. And the previous day, someone had been pulled out of ...

... for the futbol match where trust me i swear there are few things that are more manly than a topless brazilian man-god banging on a drum in a samba....ayyyeeee we had fun at that game!!! and yes gentlemen the women are absolutely gorgeous........and as for teeny bikinis....."when in Rome..." ;) hahaha that~s it for today, send me news from canada :) xoxoxox eve

... It was in a sort of hangar in the Estácio part of town and anyone is free to drop in to watch. There were rows and rows of them all grouped according to the instruments they play and the noise was absolutely deafening! But exhilarating too, as they marched forward either banging their drums or shaking their cymbal-like things according to the instructions from the guy at the front and his helpers who loiter between the lines. They pretty much ...