Day 4 -Sat 1st Nov - Rio to Ihla Grande We checked out of the hotel in the morning and headed over to meet the rest of the tour group. We then got a private mini bus to take us to the port to catch a private boat accross to Ihla Grande. It took about 3 hours on the minibus and given the very late night we had all had in Lapa the night before it was a very somber and quiet bus journey! the boat then took an hour and a half to get over to the island. Ihla Grande...

Hi Everyone, have managed to upload photos of Rio but they are in a completely random order and I have not had time to add comments. about to get on 20 hour bus ride! but should have internet access in next few days. Finally made it to an internet cafe!! After almost a full day travelling we finally arrived at the hotel in Rio at about 1am (3am UK time). Day 1 - Weds 29th Oct - Rio The first morning went for a walk around the ´Lagoa´which is a big lake in...

Hi everyone, It's 4.30pm on Thursday and I am now well on my way to getting ready to leave. It's been a hell of a week though! Finished work on Friday (and of course celebrated with a few drinks on Friday night), then the hard work really started! Well, after I had given myself Saturday off any 'chores' and decided not to stay in my PJs all day!. Spent most of Sunday on the phone and sorted out paperwork (cancelling bills, chasing new credit cards etc) and dea...