Brazil Part 1 - Carioca for a Month

The pope at Copacabana beach, just missed him!

"Neck aches, Caipirinhas and lots of Não Intendos"

Arriving in Rio de Janeiro at the same time as the pope, was a rude awakening. Amazing to see so many people cram onto Copacabana beach. Atmosphere was really buzzing! I didn't get a chance to meet the pope but would have loved to catch up with him. He had a busy schedule and so did I. :)

Stayed in Rio for a month and I opted out of visiting the major backpacking destinations around the country. This meant I had the time to learn the basics of Portuguese and also roll around at different BJJ clubs. I also got the chance to visit the Amazon! Growing up listening to David Attenburugh and and the miracles of the Amazon, it seemed a distant land and one which only the lucky could visit but here I was, in the midst of the mighty Amazon for over 5 days! Praise be to God!

Watch this space for BJJ clubs, Favellas, BOPE and the Amazon....