I began my visit to Rio de Janeiro with a local football game between Botafogo and Internacional. The result 1-1, but I was more entertained by the crowd than the game.
(this internet cafe bans youtube so I`ll try and upload the video later which gives a better idea of the animated and noisy atmosphere)
UPDATE: Maracana Football Crowd Atmosphere
Another image of Brazil is the Favela. When a man carrying a pistol in his hand strides past, the guide quickly advises ¨No Photos!¨
Favela Views
The north-eastern coast of Brazil is so long the thought of a 24 hour bus ride seemed painful so I jumped along with a shiny low-cost airline, although foreigners can`t buy the cheapest tickets from the website directly.
Continuing up the coast…
The historical centre of Salvador
The new skyline of Recife from the old town of Olinda
