young, (naive?), Canadian girls living in RDJ?

[lindseyabroad]

Hello! I am interested in hearing about some real life experiences of Canadians who moved to Rio... I am marrying a Brazilian who I met here, we are getting married here, and then are planning to move to Rio for several months. I don't really know what to expect! A lot of people I know are trying to instill negative fears on me and it's starting to get me worried.... I really just want a realistic opinion from someone who has done it themselves! Can anyone illustrate for me what it's like to LIVE there as a gringo? Thanks