Today I have no real plan but as Lilian and Leo's cleaning lady came early today I found myself up bright and early. In the morning I went to the farmers market in the next neighborhood over and picked up a few things for dinner. My body is pretty soar today after a full-on week of hikes, rides and little to no sleep so a good reason not to do anything too strenuous. After lunch I went down to Flamengo beach to get some sunshine and lay on the beach - unfortunate...

Another sleepless night and I was up bright and early to make the most of another beautiful day. I started the day with some of Brazils super-berry Acai smoothie and chatted with Lilian before she had to go to work. I then walked to the neighborhood of Gloria in the hope of finding their daily market to pick up som fresh vegetables - unfortunately I couldn't find but found some other interesting shops and markets to look at. By midday it was really hot so I heade...

Today I have organized to meet some fellow traveling Couchsurfers and do the hike up to Christ the Redeemer. As the bus drivers were on strike again today I gave myself lots of time as most buses were not running. With only a 30 minute wait I boarded my bus out to the very beautiful Park Lage where I was to meet the others. I met Alex and her friend Ada - who I was going to do the hike with; Alex loaded us up with info and told us how to get to the entrance befo...

I literally didn't sleep a wink lastnight and I am starting to wonder what the helps wrong with me. Lilian went to the gym early so I decided to make her my special oat pancakes for when she got back. It may seem like all I talk about is food but it is something so important to me as its something we do 4-5 times a day and it something very small I can give and do for all the wonderful people who let me into their life's and homes. And the look on Lilians face an...

Today I was up early again and helping Lilian make her famous homemade bread - as I have trouble with gluten she had gone and brought rice flour that is gluten free. We got creative and added Raisens, sultanas, sesame seeds and flax seeds to the mix and the result was a delicious fruity gluten free bread. Lilian had to go to work so I had a few Mates then headed down to the waterfront to get some sunshine and write my blog. I returned to the apartment for a quick...