Hostel Newton's Roof-Top, Rio de Janeiro

After two days in Sao Paulo (which as a city was more interesting than originally expected) took a 6h bus to Rio. The bus ride was very comfortable, lots of leg room.

Staying at Hostel Newton's Roof-Top, 70 BRL per double room but very bad quality, e.g. compared to Joamar. So tomorrow will probably move again. The staff here is nice though.

The afternoon has been rainy, but still walked to the Copacabana beach (made well known by the Singer Vinger song), just a few blocks away. The beach was completely empty. Touched the Atlantic Ocean. The Sugar Loaf mountain was visible although less impressive than expected. Jesus was nowhere to be found. Maybe covered by the clouds or blocked by the skyscrapers?

After sunset had a peixe frito at a Chinese place. The hill with Jesus was lit up and Jesus nicely emerged for a couple of seconds from the clouds before disappearing again. Less big than originally expected.

Activities to be done in Rio:

• Go up to Jesus, and then to the Sugar Loaf mountain
• Hang out at the beach (Copacabana or Ipanema)
• Watch a football match at Maracana (on Wed a team from Rio plays a
  team from Uruguay?)
• Visit a favela
  
• Go to the center, e.g. the places where the Sambodromo is located
  during the Carnaval

Will stay here 2-3 days before continuing to Ouro Preto.