Rio de Janiero

Our first observation about Rio... they drive like maniacs! The journey from the airport felt like an Alton Towers ride!

But we are here and checked in to our first hostel! I have no idea what the guy at the reception desk said to us but we both got a fist pump so I think we have made a good impression!

Today we did 2 back to back walking tours around Downtown Rio and then Copacabana and Ipanema which were really good.

Highlights of Downton Rio were the 215 Selaron Steps and the delicious brigadeiro from a beautiful historic bakery where the King of Brazil used to go to make all of his important decisions on Brazilian politics. If it's good enough for him it's good enough for us right!

We have an amazing view of Sugarloaf at the end of the road from our hostel and we also caught our first glimpse of Christ the Redeemer from Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon (a stunning lake in the district of Lagoa.

We are fully embracing eating on a budget with a $1.29 (34p) packet of chicken super noodles for lunch and some pasta and tomato sauce for dinner!Read more