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James On Gap!!
27th August Tour with Flavia. Still shattered from jet lag. Used subway (it's no Tube, Ray) and buses to get around. Had FAT buffet lunch...bled the place dry for 27 reias! Coolest part of the day: being in the Paulista district (already incredible with all its massive business buildings) and chancing upon some street Capoeira. Guys and girls of all ages performing the dance/martial art with a small crowd clapping and singing and playing special Capoeira instruments (must ask Beth - resident Capoeira guru - what they're called) around them. Seeing it done with such a buzzing metropolis as the backdrop was madness. Loved it. Will definitely try it when I'm in Fortaleza. There was also a MASSIVE procession of anti-Lula (the Braz. president) campaigners through the district, campaign bus, banners and all. Flavia told me that the elections are happening pretty soon here. Got back to the hotel at 8ish, collapsed onto the bed and slept through til morning. Cream crackered!! Beijos, J x P.S. Will get entries for the 28th and 29th (both amazing days) out to you guys asap... All this stuff is copied out from my written journal so when you've just spent half an hour typing stuff up and the connection crashes, it kiiiiiiind of angers you!!
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