a entry by Suzie Barnes from a trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. What a shame it raining whilst I´m in one of the most beautiful cities in the world! When it rains it pours here, so I really haven´t seen much so far.You have to be really careful when you walk around Rio, as there is a lot of crime. The murder rate here is 700 per month! You´re told not to carry any valuables on you and to handover anything if confronted, as they´re certainly not scared to use their weapons. Despite all the warnings though I´ve felt quite safe walking around at night.Next stop Ilha Grande which has some of the best beaches in the world, then back to Rio de ... [Read full entry] ...
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