Late nights & the beach go so well together!

Spent most of today sleeping on the beach. Rio is FANTASTIC! I'm having such a good time.

I didn't get to sleep this morning till just after 6am & managed to watch the beginning of the sun rise over the bay. It looked pretty amazing.

Last night we went to a place called Lapa. It was awesome! Kinda like a big street party with clubs (rooms) that play different music. They sell alcohol on the street & its a pretty amazing vibe. Everyone is so chilled out & its a hell of a lot of fun. I was so happy to actually hear good music, I don't think I've been to a good club since I left Cusco...

This morning I got up about 11am & headed down to the beach & basically just lay there for most of the day. Someone was doing temp tattoos so I thought Id get a couple. One on either side of my real one cause I wanted to test out how they look before I do 2 more for real. But the guy did them way to big & I don't think it looks that great... Oh well, it was only R$30 ($15au) for 2... Ill take a photo of them. I got him to do trust & love in Chinese (with mine in the middle, happiness). Will think a bit more before I get 2 more done & look for some better symbol's.

I've just been to the markets but didn't buy much, just a toe ring :) We sat & watched the Brazilian dance / fidgeting thing. Not sure what its called but it looked cool.

Have to decide what I'm doing. Not sure how long I´m going to stay here. Need to figure it out, want to spend at least a week in BA, Argentina, with my friend Mora.. Need to do some reading. I fly out form BA on the 24th of June.

Well I´m gonna go have a shower now & head out :) Rio is soooo COOL!

Rio - Brazil, Sunday 22nd May 2004, 6.05pm