Hello!

We have finally managed to upload some photos! We have found a good internet cafe in Rio, so hopefully we will add a few more over the next few days.

We arrived in Rio yesterday around 2pm and checked into our hotel. The hotel is just a few blocks back from Copacabana beach, which is one of three main beaches along the coastline. Our hotel is in a good location, near to the shops, supermarkets etc..

Yesterday we just went shopping for a bit and walked along the beach. The weather was quite sunny, however it is slightly overcast today but clearing up. In the evening we went out for a meal to a really good restaurant (see photos with description). After we went out with group for a few drinks.

Today we are hoping to go up on to Sugar Loaf mountain and also go up to Christ the Redeemer. We will have to see if the weather holds out.

We are moving into our first hostel today as our official tour has ended with the group. It is only a few blocks from out hotel which is handy!

Hope everyone is well!

We will update again soon once we´ve seen more of Rio!

Annabel and Sarah x x x x x x x x x