Sunday, July 26th: Oi, Rio de Janiero!

     We woke up at 6:30 AM for an early breakfast and an early start on the travel day to Rio de Janiero. We had a four hour bus drive in front of us and most of used that to catch up on sleep. There were some pretty spectacular views drivin through the hills of Brazil. 

     After the long drive we finally made it to Rio de Januero and the drive through the city to our hotel was very beautiful. It was along many lakes and bays but the best view is from the foot of our hotel which is right on Copacabana. 

     After checking in we walked the streets of Rio and ate at a place that sold homemade hot pockets for cheap. Then we walked to a park that had plenty of street venders selling all type of Brazilian goods. I didn't get anything but Ron informed there is a cheaper vender on Tuesday at a place called Centro, so that is where the damage will be done. 

     A dinner at a very delicious Brazilian Buffett restaurant called off the night as we walked the streets and beaches of Copacababa to end this transition day from SanJose to Rio de Janiero. 

     Tomorrow will bring a lot of events, including our last game and the trek up to the top of Rio de Janiero on Sugar Loaf Mountain!