Itamambuca in Ubatuba = Byron Bay of Brazil = LOVE. It was only because of google maps I decided to come here. The beaches were obviously going to be good and lots to choose from. We totally scored with accommodation and were the only people staying at the place so had it all to ourselves with our hosts Aline and Fabio to look after us. They drove us around to the beach, to town and again we got looked after for the whole time we were here. Good people. Perfect...

So I left Rio last night, leaving behind my Rio best friend, Mya. I really wasn't ready to leave. I think I needed another few days there at least. I think the people I met there are also why I didn't want to leave. Maceo was my other friend there. A very generous local Brazilian who totally looked after me and really wanted to kiss me when he got drunk. I LOVE it here! There are great beaches, beautiful landscape, lush green mountains and relaxed people. Met u...

Holy s***.. Welcome to Brazil!! Last night I got off the plane in Rio and had a pick up waiting for me - one very hot man.. Whoa! He took me back to my pad in a small favela in Leme at the northern end of Copacobana beach. I got there, checked in and was planning to eat and sleep, as I was still struggling from night before's cheap alcohol and lack of sleep. I cooked food and by the time I had finished I had been enticed to go out. And I'm glad I did.. This pla...