Da de da de da de da da da.. the girl from Ipanema de da... Hola from lovely Rio! I'm beginning to feel like a carioca (a Rio local), have been busily exploring the city and walking MILES and MILES. The glorious sunshine yesterday drew me to Ipanema, and I found myself singing the song all day! What a difference to Copacabana beach, which whilst nice does not attract the beautiful people (to say the least). Ipanema was hosting pert chests, rock-hard abs, lots ...

Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl... Hola from Copacabana, Rio! What a difference a day makes - I woke up this morning in my spacious, peaceful bungalow on gorgeously peaceful Ilha Grande, and I'll go to bed tonight in bustling Rio de Janeiro. I loved Ilha Grande, we went to the famous Lopez Mendes beach yesterday (another boat journey) which was beautiful - miles of white beach (with squeaky, fluffy sand). It looks a bit like beaches in Sydney, lots of wav...

Hola Piglet! This one's just for you. Thanks for being a fan of my blog. Hope you like it; are you following my route on your map? Have a look at Brazil - I'm on an island called Ilha Grande now, its near to Rio De Janeiro if you look just slightly South. Pop a sticker on there! The Brazilians call this place Ilha Gran-jay, not Grond-day like we do. I'm trying to learn Portuguese but its harder than Spanish, and their accents are quite strong. More practice...

Hola Piglet! This one's just for you. Thanks for being a fan of my blog. Hope you like it; are you following my route on your map? Have a look at Brazil - I'm on an island called Ilha Grande now, its near to Rio De Janeiro if you look just slightly South. Pop a sticker on there! The Brazilians call this place Ilha Gran-jay, not Grond-day like we do. I'm trying to learn Portuguese but its harder than Spanish, and their accents are quite strong. More practice ne...

Happy birthday to the best, most fun, kindest and lovliest Grandad in the world! Thought this photo of me soaked to the skin at Iguazu Falls might make you smile, as you're in the Lakes probably getting rained on yourself. Hope you're having a great birthday and are being thoroughly spoilt. I can't get through to your mobile and my texts don't seem to be getting to Mum from Brazil, so I've left a voicemail on the house phone for when you get home. Let's skype...