Bom Dia!  Here is the view from my hostel.  I am having a great time and meeting some wonderful people.  Humility and patience are the lessons that I am learning each day.  Take a look at some of my photos.

                                      This a view down on a portion of the city from Santa Teresa.

                                                       Cristo Redento on top of Corcovado.

                                                 The view of Ipanema from the Corcovado.

                                                          Copacabana from Corcovado.

                                                               Some Carnaval Attendees.

                                                                  I am actually here!

With many, many others!

In interesting costumes.

I know you´ve got your eye on me.

A Carioica says oi!

I went out with a group from the hostel to a wonderful dinner in Santa Teresa last night.  I also navigated the public transportation system and picked up my ticket for the parade of Samba schools at the Sambodromo tonight which goes from 9:00 pm until 5:00 am!  Wish me luck.  ´brigado!