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Rio de Janeiro

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After a few days in Rio de Janeiro I realised it is much better than you think, the city we see on the news is full of crime yet I had not experienced any danger during my time there. I went on a tour to see the big sites such as Christ the Redeemer and the Selaron steps and on the second day I watched the world cup with some new friends.

Climbing Ben Nevis

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As part of my volunteering in Brazil, I had done a fundraiser for the NGO that I will be volunteering for. On Saturday I decided to climb Ben Nevis, it took seven hours and after hurting my legs and getting sunburnt in boiling heat. It was definitely worth it for raising money for such a great cause. I am also very glad that people made such a kind effort to donate I'd like to thank: Simon Bates Gerry Weir  The Kellets Jamie Givan C RS Lewis Kennedy George McGregor Josh Carson Granny and Grandpa Mike Howard  Innes Lang Brian Fitzpatrick  Alice Cowley Mark Gibson Fraser Simpson Fraser Oliver Kenneth Wilson Dawn McCarfferty  Joy Bell Douglas Pete Duncan Teresa Kelly Wayne Alan Mackie Euan Love Sam Aimee Elder A Mills Gordon Dalyell C Dowers Kathy Annmaree, Andrew Lucas and Tansy Damian White David Nellaney Robert Kernaghan Karen Currie Gillian Williams Becky Tippett Darrell Fraser Megan U...