Rio de Janeiro: Reveillon

Feliz ano novo, Amigos!

The last few memories of 2013, and the first few of 2014, may be the haziest of my trip so far. From all accounts however, and with some help from some photos that are equally as blurry, we rang in the new year with gusto!
At the start of the night, Shara and I met up with my friends Cam and Kahli, who I met in Buenos Aires. Another couple from England that I hadn't met yet were going to accompany us as well. We made our way through some champagne on the rooftop of the hotel, with incredible views of Christ the Redeemer overlooking one of Rio's largest favelas.

The view from the evening, the big guy up top

The crew for the night, in fairly good shape

We headed for the beach to join approximately two million others on the sand. This is where Cam and I came into our own.

The crew for the night, in a bit worse shape

You can see where this is going

Wow.

The stroke of midnight was approaching and the euphoria was all too much for two humble Aussies. We embraced in the water as the fireworks exploded overhead, while our respective females watched from the sand. Any romantic desires I had for the night were definitely fulfilled, in the least gay way possible.

People glimpsed the fireworks, if they could take their eyes of the dickheads in the water

My first romantic moment of 2014

January 1st was more or less a write-off, so on the 2nd we attempted to climb another mountain, this time with the aide of a cable car all the way to the top. The views at the top of Sugarloaf mountain are just as, if not more amazing than that of Corcovado. One thing about Rio over the New Year period, you need to be prepared to wait in line, for hours, in stifling heat and humidity. If its to get to the top of Sugarloaf mountain, or to buy a bottle of water at the supermarket.

Shara holding up the line so she could stand in the shade

Finally made it to the top of something!

The last few days have been very lazy for me and it will continue that way for about two more weeks until I fly to Peru to meet my Grandmother and cousin.