>From:    Jason Willenbrock <pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM>
>
>hello all,
>i have an opportunity to possibly go cook in rio de janeiro as an >extern
>through my culinary school. if i did this i would most definetely drive >my
>westy.  anyways, before i am set on doing this i was wondering if any
>listees have ever driven their vans, or any vehicle for that matter, to
>brazil, or close to it (ie: costa rica, panama etc..)?  by this summer >my 82 westy should be up to par and ready for a trip like this.
>
What I know about Brazil is that the crime rate is HORRENDOUS. Rio is
the worst city of all. Muggings and robberies are commonplace. Tourists
are prime targets.
I hope you speak Portuguese.