Wow, a lot to update on! It´s been a hectic 3 days. We started the second day as we ended the first blog, got up a decent time and headed out with walking boots and rucksacks, thinking of maybe 5 mile stroll around town! This prety much developed into a 12 mile hike aorund Rio! And it was awesome. We go to see all aspects of the town (minus the Favelas), the good bits and the rough bits. Just a fantastic experience, with great views and reall...

Our first blog entry! We`ve obviously all made it. Pretty hassel free flight, no issues Heathrow end, the second flight was a bit mediocre but thats what you get for getting the cheapest flight to Brazil I guess! Hostel is lush, decent bed, seems to be lively too. Generally seems like a good atmosphere. Todays activities: getting the wrong bus (although it said Ipanema on the front, I reckon it would have got us near to out hostel!) Anyway en...