Illustrated view of a child in a vibrant Rio de Janeiro street market, with colorful buildings, fruit stalls, and Sugarloaf Mountain.

Because the train had rattled all night, the young child felt tired but excited as they stepped onto the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Every corner seemed different, with colourful houses and busy markets stretching as far as the eye could see. Perhaps it was the warm sunlight, or the smells of fresh bread and spices, that made the city feel so strange yet special. The length of the main street amazed the child, who counted the number of people and stalls as they walked along. Favourite sights included the tall, bright buildings and the sparkling ocean beyond. Important details, like the material of the woven hats and wooden boats, caught the child’s curious gaze. Thought bubbles filled their head, imagining adventures in this whole new city. Recent festivals had left decorations fluttering in the breeze, and the young child felt eager to explore every bit of this vibrant place. See more