Cant see the US being happy, they got booted in the first round, even with all the heavy hitters they had backing them. Major job boost for Rio, but how much money will it cost them?
Not as much as you'd think. They held what has been widely acknowledged as the best ever Pan-American Games in 2007. Most of the infrastructure that was put in place for that, including the Olympic Stadium, will be used in the Olympics in 2016.
a great city. stunning views from the mountain tops and the copa cobana should be a great party down there.
Some spot allright, I was there a few years ago. Good for women and beer. Now we have two excuses to go, the W.C. and the Olympics!
Looks like a lovely city alright, whats the story with the crime and all that sh*t though, slums etc.?
A lot of crime allright. Looked out our hotel room window one morning and there was a woman dead on the pavement, she had been knifed and there was blood everywhere. We got robbed on Cococobana beach one evening also but only about $50 so it wasn't too bad. I'd still go back again though.