Ah, Brazil. Rio de Janeiro is just what we imagined it to be. Tropical, beach, delicious drinks, laid back feel, not a care in the world. Sao Paulo was a giant of a city that made these New Yorkers a bit flustered. Here are our thoughts on Brazil.
Days in Brazil: 14 (11 in Rio and 3 in Sao Paulo)
The People:
The people we encountered in Brazil were more than happy to help us with anything we needed in both Rio and Sao Paulo. We could not speak the language and we soon found out that most Brazilians do not speak English, but they were all so willing to help you understand a menu or play a game of charades to get their point across. Life slowed down in Rio and it was perfect for our first location as we slowed down right with them. They do not bring you the bill at a restaurant unless you ask for it. People sit for hours at beachside cafes sipping ice cold beers and people watching. Sao Paulo was fast paced. Very fast, the subways were crowded, the traffic was crazy, but the people were still very friendly towards us. (Except for one woman on the metro who almost got in a fist fight with Nelson, see below).
