Rio de Janeiro - the marvellous city

After what was described as the "flight from hell" by the BA flight attendant herself, it was fantastic to arrive in Rio for a brief 36 hour stay.

Also known as the Cidade Maravilhosa or Marvellous city, Rio is gearing up to play host for both the World Cup in 2014 and Olympic Games in 2016 and the city is an absolute stunner.

We enjoyed an amazing 6 hour "Rio Express" tour experiencing the variety of sights and weather. From the thunderstorms atop Corcovado / Christ the Redeemer to the spectacular orange sunset from Sugar Loaf mountain this city more than lived up to its billing - just marvellous.