Well, I have done absolutely loads since my last journal, so this might be a long one! The match at the Maracana was really good, even if we (Botafogo) did lose 3-2! On the way there on the metro we were being taught some songs by one of their fans who spoke a bit of English. So in true Jonny fashion I adopted the English hooligan approach and was soon leading the singing myself, banging on the roof of the metro! It was a really enjoyable afternoon though...

Well I made it here ok - although it has not been without incident! On the flight from Paris to Rio we encounted some serious turbulence - to the point where drinks we spilling all over the floor! Sods law that we had literally just been given our food. Karl wasnt too pleased at all that seen as he doesnt like flying that much, but I looked after him! Then getting through customs at Rio airport was a bit of a polava, especially since by this time we were edgi...