We had the pleasure of hiring Jose for a whole month including Carnaval 2002.

He proved to be a valuable commodity for any tourist coming to Rio and looking for the ins and outs of this great city.

Steven and Rima's home base while in Rio

the daily ritual

Ipanema, pretty even on a cloudy day

posing with the Acaraje lady

....didn't you always want to do this?

Steven and Rima at Corcovado mountain