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In May 2002 I caught a "last-minute" offer and a very spontainous one-week journey to Brazil. I went there alone, but luckily "bumped" into Stefan, a good friend, and his Brazilian girlfriend in Rio. It is a small world...
The plane landed in Sao Paolo. I spend a day and a night there before heading on for Rio de Janerio.
View from the "Italian" skyskraper in Sao Paolo. City, city, city as far as the eye can see - and in every direction. Amazing. |
Stefan, a local girl and me on ... Copacabana of course. |
A beautiful performance at Ipanema. |
Going native. I lasted for about 3.5 seconds. |
Rio de Janerio is filled with Favelas, or Shantytowns. Everywere, you'll find these settlements creeping their way up the hillsides - like cities inside the city. They are in many respects a comunity on their own - but a poor and often dangerous one.
A favela close to the main bus station. |
"My favela". I climbed to the top of this favela, trying not to look too touristy in the attempt. |
Simone and Stefan. Find the Brazilian! |
A nocturnal capoeria performance in Centro. |
I love the sea.
Fishing in Angra Dos Reis. |
Bahía de Flamenco. |
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