Brazil 2014, who's going??

garrincha62

I'm getting excited about the 2014 World Cup, it's a while away yet but I think I'd prefer to go there than South Africa, regardless of Ireland qualifying. Who's with me?

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I voted for every option.

Multiple choice polls ftw.

peterswellman

If you want to see Brazil just come to Gort.

garrincha62

peterswellman wrote: »

If you want to see Brazil just come to Gort.

Does Gort have a tropical climate?

Carroller16

Des wrote: »

I voted for every option.

Multiple choice polls ftw.

yay!!

me too

Highsider

I'm in if you pay for my tickets

garrincha62

Highsider wrote: »

I'm in if you pay for my tickets

Class idea!! Now PM me your bank account details...

Third_Echelon

Brazil is class... Been twice before. Will defo go for the World Cup..

Benedict XVI

What is the setup in Brazil with the location of the stadiums ?

The last time the WC was held 'a long way away', in Japan and Korea, it was easy for fans to get around cos you had a brilliant public transport system and good accommodation options in each city.

I recall hearing on the radio that you would need to fly from city to city in Brazil to get around.

I reckon it would be a pain in the hole of a place to be going for a WC

I'm not excited at all.

garrincha62

Benedict XVI wrote: »

What is the setup in Brazil with the location of the stadiums ?

The last time the WC was held 'a long way away', in Japan and Korea, it was easy for fans to get around cos you had a brilliant public transport system and good accommodation options in each city.

I recall hearing on the radio that you would need to fly from city to city in Brazil to get around.

I reckon it would be a pain in the hole of a place to be going for a WC

I'm not excited at all.

Most of the proposed cities are in the south east and along the east coast and as Brasil is practically continent sized, you'd really need to fly to each city, or endure seriously long bus journeys...

Brazil is light years away from being in a position to provide a transport system as efficient as Japan & Korea did, even for a month. So comparing a developing country against a leading member of the G8 is not that helpful. The government will pump in cash to develop the required infrastructure in time for 2014. Accommodation won't be a problem.

Going to Brazil for a World Cup in my opinion would be an adventure. These people know how to party. Check out their Carnaval on youtube.

bohsman

Are they picking by countries with highest crime rate these days?

garrincha62

Didn't the Taliban put in a bid for 2022?

bohsman

Ross Kemps spent the last while travelling the world reporting back to FIFA with reports of the best locations.

Quint

bohsman wrote: »

Are they picking by countries with highest crime rate these days?

I can't wait till Haiti 2018

redout

Them Favelas look well dodgy to be honest. Drugs war going on in Rio which would be the main city football wise. The Ross Kemp in Rio didnt paint a pretty picture.

garrincha62

redout wrote: »

Them Favelas look well dodgy to be honest. Drugs war going on in Rio which would be the main city football wise. The Ross Kemp in Rio didnt paint a pretty picture.

There is only one stadium to be used in Rio, the Maracana.

Favelas are dangerous if you are the wrong sort of person there, ie police or rival drug trafficker. So if you don't fit into these then you're laughing...

Believing Ross Kemp can be dangerous, he could make the Go-Boys Gang in Galway look menacing...

missingtime

Always wanted to go to Brasil and the rest of South America too.. Perfect excuse and plenty of time to save

redout

garrincha62 wrote: »

There is only one stadium to be used in Rio, the Maracana.

Favelas are dangerous if you are the wrong sort of person there, ie police or rival drug trafficker. So if you don't fit into these then you're laughing...

Believing Ross Kemp can be dangerous, he could make the Go-Boys Gang in Galway look menacing...

While I havent been to Brazil itself I have been to some central american countries with Barrios/Favelas that would scare the bejesus out of someone. Best not to linger would be my advice. Also the Maracana would probably host the Brazil games and final, possibly a quarter and a semi also so it would be quite a busy place.

garrincha62

redout wrote: »

While I havent been to Brazil itself I have been to some central american countries with Barrios/Favelas that would scare the bejesus out of someone. Best not to linger would be my advice. Also the Maracana would probably host the Brazil games and final, possibly a quarter and a semi also so it would be quite a busy place.

You're right there. These are not places one would like to linger...
For sure the Maracana would host Brasil's games and the final. Wouldn't fancy being in Rio if the lost they final, they still haven't gotten over losing the 1950 final...

Holsten

Nope, too far and Brazil looks like a right hole.

Xavi6

I'll be giving this one a miss.

Eirebear

I'd love to in all honesty.

I was in Rio a couple of years back and i found it a wonderful friendly and vibrant city, and the short time i managed to spend outside the city had some of the most beautiful scenery i have ever seen. Even the city itself did come to think of it.

Unfortunately its a bit early to plan it for me. and probably too expensive.

Bounty Hunter

I dont know where ill be living or what ill be doing for a living in 5 years , let alone if ill travel to Brazil for a tournament Ireland may not even be in.

garrincha62

Holsten wrote: »

Nope, too far and Brazil looks like a right hole.

That's a gas attitude from someone based in Dublin!

Third_Echelon

Eirebear wrote: »

I'd love to in all honesty.

I was in Rio a couple of years back and i found it a wonderful friendly and vibrant city, and the short time i managed to spend outside the city had some of the most beautiful scenery i have ever seen. Even the city itself did come to think of it.

Unfortunately its a bit early to plan it for me. and probably too expensive.

yeah.. that's bang on the money... really nice people who know how to have a good time.. sun, beaches.. what more could you ask for?

Rio (or Brazil for that matter) is like any other massive city in the world... If you are an idiot you'll get yourself into trouble, e.g. First time I went I was in a group of 5 lads and we were fine in numbers. Some stupid american couple went for a midnight stroll on the copacobana beach and got mugged. Every guide book you read about Rio says not to go on the beach at night as its where the major 'deals' happen, where the gangs hang out etc...

In Daytime it is one of the safer places to be...

So. Don't be an idiot and you'll be grand...

monkey9

garrincha62 wrote: »

That's a gas attitude from someone based in Dublin!

Dublin's not that far for someone based in Dublin!

garrincha62

monkey9 wrote: »

Dublin's not that far for someone based in Dublin!

Indeed tisn't though I was alluding to Dubliners calling Brazil a hole!