Rio de Janeiro

Today I am going to start with my unforgettable first trip to the Southern Hemisphere. Firstly, I went to Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), where I visited my lovely friend Mariana.
There is no city as Rio de Janeiro. The city is best known for its beaches, carnivals, football, music and its well preserved tropical forests. I was totally shocked when I saw that amazing city full of skyscrapers but also mountains, forests, lot of flora and wonderful beaches forming the most breathtaking landscapes.

Recently, the statue of Christ Redeemer was amongst the Seven Wonders of the World. Probably, when I was up there I couldn’t understand very well why it was one of the Seven Wonders, but believe me, it really impress being at night there and see a huge illuminated Christ taking care of such a huge city!

Two of the best beaches on earth, Ipanema and Copacabana, are in Rio and the white sands and blue waters draw a lot of attention from surfers, water sports lovers and other tourists who just want to enjoy a pleasant sun bathe. I loved the coconuts and people selling them through the beaches, I also was impressed that they sell bikinis at the beach!

There is usually any excuse for a party in Rio, whether it is for a weekend Samba party, random music jams in the streets, or festivities at soccer matches, there is always a time and a place to join a celebration in this colourful city. We went to a ‘favela’ one night; it was a safe one because a police office was just there (so don’t be scared). It’s unbelievable how people live there; they just go and build their houses without paying anything. There are people very poor but maybe happier that the rich ones.

I was impressed by such a large city where in winter they go to the beach (I would say it is always summer in Brazil). It is a city with lot of different people, they are from many cultures, people very alternative, relaxed and artistic.

The fruit is very tasty, I tried a lot of tropical fruits that I've even forgotten the names! I liked the music, people playing on the street, the food, plants and animals (my friend told me that she could see monkeys when she used to go to the school!) ... It is amazing.

I just can add that Rio the Janeiro in ‘My Favourite Cities of the World’ list ;)

Enjoy the photos!

I would like to go there again... probably in carnival?? haha ;)

Rio de Janeiro was magical, but not only the city and the people I met over there, it was also magical every feeling my soul experimented there. Being in places so different to my world helps me to become a better person and I like it a lot!

Krimly ♥
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