The previous night I toursed Lapa for an hour with an English bloke. Was not much going on and was also really tired so headed back pretty early.
Got up at 5:30 this morning when people had just come back from the funk party. Got a taxi to Tijuica again. Not a success this time. Waves were solid but not breaking at all well and all misty. I tried to get a taxi or bus further down where I had heard the banks could be better but no avail. Ended up having a quick surf one short wave with one other guy in the water. Only got outback on the second attempt as so tired. Waves were not great bouncy with a lot of backwash. Got a bus back to Leblon and had another attempt at surf. Again not a success all close outs.
Decided to head to botanic gardens which was walkable from here. Had a wander around observing the views and layout- was a bit smaller than I had imagined. Had lunch at la Bicyclette which was a recommendation of my parents. Was really good food and great service- was able to order in French.
Wandered back to the hostel. Went for a body surf at Leblon but was not a success. Firmed up my plans for tomorrow. Now going to Saquerema because the waves in RIo really aren't as good as I imagined. The surf bus that used to run to Prainha, the good beach in the area does not run anymore. So to save expensive taxi journeys and complicated busses I figured I would just crack on. Contemplated doing it this afternoon but had already booked this place for tonight.
Wandered down Ipanema for the rest if the afternoon working out a lot. I bumped into the American girls from my room at Leblon and they said I should go for another surf. Was a good decision- a short but sweets session with a fun little left and right. Was stoked to have had an alrite surf in Rio. Now doing packing leaving at 5 tomo. One of the staff at the hostel is such a twat- I asked if he selotape and he said no. Had dinner again at the Brazilian place opposite- lots of chicken and carbs for 16 reals. After spending the day in the sun and excercising am really tired.
Got up at 5:30 this morning when people had just come back from the funk party. Got a taxi to Tijuica again. Not a success this time. Waves were solid but not breaking at all well and all misty. I tried to get a taxi or bus further down where I had heard the banks could be better but no avail. Ended up having a quick surf one short wave with one other guy in the water. Only got outback on the second attempt as so tired. Waves were not great bouncy with a lot of backwash. Got a bus back to Leblon and had another attempt at surf. Again not a success all close outs.
Decided to head to botanic gardens which was walkable from here. Had a wander around observing the views and layout- was a bit smaller than I had imagined. Had lunch at la Bicyclette which was a recommendation of my parents. Was really good food and great service- was able to order in French.
Wandered back to the hostel. Went for a body surf at Leblon but was not a success. Firmed up my plans for tomorrow. Now going to Saquerema because the waves in RIo really aren't as good as I imagined. The surf bus that used to run to Prainha, the good beach in the area does not run anymore. So to save expensive taxi journeys and complicated busses I figured I would just crack on. Contemplated doing it this afternoon but had already booked this place for tonight.
Wandered down Ipanema for the rest if the afternoon working out a lot. I bumped into the American girls from my room at Leblon and they said I should go for another surf. Was a good decision- a short but sweets session with a fun little left and right. Was stoked to have had an alrite surf in Rio. Now doing packing leaving at 5 tomo. One of the staff at the hostel is such a twat- I asked if he selotape and he said no. Had dinner again at the Brazilian place opposite- lots of chicken and carbs for 16 reals. After spending the day in the sun and excercising am really tired.
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