Jodie has hi-jacked the blog. And the trip. Sadly, the bad idea bears ( you need to see avenue Q) took over over our evening at 2350 ish, as we came home for an early night, with a call of "if I were you I would go to a samba party, in a favela, and I can call you a cab" so we did. WHAT FUN. I am now in the pool (posh pond) typing. Dawn is breaking and all plans are now on hold as we have been invited to a "BIG" (seats 100,000) stadium match ...

As you can probably tell from Jodie's last posting, written under the influence last night, we are enjoying Rio. It is such a beautiful, vibrant, varied and exciting city. We leave tomorrow and feel that we have only scratched the surface of the place. We have strolled along Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema beaches, which are so important to the city dwellers and full of life. Leblon and Ipanema are where the beautiful people hang out, playing volleyball, football,...

Sadly there is not a going out dancing tab in the "activity category" supplied by off exploring. However, Rio, on a Friday night is absolutely amazing. What fun. Hope tomorrow holds up to the promise of non-stop parties till Sunday. Off to football tomorrow!! ...Then more dancing. GIVE UP YOUR JOBS and come to learn samba. xx