Took the local bus out to Pampulha in the north of the city. The whole district is set around an artificial lake so it has a relaxed feel to the area. Visited the Zoo in the morning, which cost a massive $R2, about 60p, take note London Zoo. Mind you the infrastructure wasn`t absolutely top class. The Ecological park next to the lake had its own menagerie of creatures wandering about in the open, including some pig like things and very cute monkeys. Later want for a walk around the lake and came across a traffic jam heading towards the football stadium. Bus after bus filled with chanting enthusiasts. I don`t know who was playing but they certainly took it seriously.