Brazil through my eyes...

Inspired by comments on my last blog, I found myself remembering the time I spent in Brazil in 2008. I was on Parliamentary business with the Social Development Committee and we were primarily focused on substance abuse and related issues... not that you can tell from the pictures! You don't get to take the 'real' pics as camera's are not allowed to be pointed in the direction of the really poor areas where gangs and drug lords operate.

So these are some of the prettier and more spectacular memories... I am tempted to explain some of them - like the one of the 60+ year olds during latin dance classes in their community hall as part of a programme for 'older persons' - the 'older' females there are apparently in great shape! Also the soccer stadium or Copacabana Beach.. but then I think if I say something about one or two, I must say something about them all and most speak for themselves.