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Lewis and Brazilian food
As you know, Brazil is a hot country so fresh fruit and vegetables are in plentiful supply. As Lewis had already discovered on his journey, there are also many strange and different types of fruits that weren’t familiar to him … Continue reading
Lewis visits the colonial town of Paraty
After leaving the idyllic island of Iha Grande, Lewis had another treat in store as he headed down the sunny Costa Verde: he was going to visit the beautiful, Portuguese colonial town of Paraty (or Par-a-chee as they pronounced it … Continue reading
Lewis the Lion visits Ilha Grande
Lewis set sail on a catamaran from Angra dos Reis to the island of Ilha Grande (or Il-ya Gran-chee as they pronounce it in Portuguese!). As he felt the wind whip through his mane as he sat on the top … Continue reading
Lewis at Rio’s Sailing Club
Lewis is an incredibly lucky lion and never was that more apparent when he was invited by some mutual friends to go to the marina at the Rio de Janeiro’s Sailing Club. What a pleasant way to spend an afternoon! … Continue reading
Lewis enjoys the Natural World in Rio de Janeiro
As Lewis the Lion and Helen were backpacking and on a budget, it meant that it was great if they could visit places for free or do things as cheaply as possible. With this in mind, Lewis, Helen and some … Continue reading
Lewis the Lion discovers a Brazilian television show
Perhaps on a Saturday night in the UK, two of the most popular television shows are Strictly Come Dancing and the X-Factor? Well, in Brazil the most popular family Sunday night show is called “Domingão do Faustão” – “Sunday with … Continue reading
Lewis the Lion learns about Capoeira at a Brazilian School
Lewis the Lion was keen to go to a meet children in a Brazilian school and so was most impressed when he visited the British School in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro. Here he met children who were learning a most … Continue reading
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Tagged Brazil, capoeira, children's travel blog, dance, educational travel blog for children, Lewis the Lion, martial art
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Lewis the Lion visits Sugar-Loaf Mountain
Like the visit to Christ the Redeemer Statue, one of the other most popular attractions for tourists to visit in Rio de Janeiro is Pão de Açúcar or Sugar Loaf Mountain. This is due to more fabulous views which overlook … Continue reading
Lewis the Lion goes to a Brazilian football match
Another thing that Lewis the Lion was excited to experience on his trip to Brazil was the opportunity to go to a real Brazilian football match. After all, the Brazilians had a worldwide reputation for their footballing brilliance. So, Lewis … Continue reading
Lewis visits a favela (a shanty town)
Lewis held on tight as the driver sped up the hill at a pace, narrowly missing trucks and cars and other oncoming vehicles. He was on the back of a motorbike taxi which is the normal way for locals to … Continue reading
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Tagged açai, Brazil, children's travel blog, educational travel blog for children, fava, favela, Lewis the Lion, Rio de Janeiro, Roçinha, shanty town
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