17th Feb BA to Rio Flight JJ8013 hit a lot of turbulence. Clouds looked like cumulo nimbus. When pilot landed in Rio he was given loud Olas and everyone clapping. Another hour and half in customs/immigration. Arrived downtown and road was closed off to motel, parties and people everywhere. Cabbie said "you must walk down there" no bloody way says I. Made him park cab and escort me. Desk clerk told me there is only one key to each room and my roommate had already checked in and gone out with key? No spare keys. Housekeeping eventually let me in. Room looked like a bomb had gone off, stuff everywhere. Can't get into safe roommate has the code. Housekeeping eventually sorted it out. Missed welcoming meeting with Kumuka. What was a girl supposed to do, mmmmmm go to the bar. I met Kumukas tour ordinators and some couples from Melbourne. Our motel is next to a large square which is set up for entertainment, people everywhere. Claire, tour co ordinator , asked if I wanted to go out cos her hubby was going to bed. Yes yes yes. Party time. Met other people with Kumuka on the streets. Even met my roommate on the streets. Sally is her name, from Adelaide. We all then started to dance in the streets following a truck with a band on top. Can't explain atmosphere here, bloody awesome doesn't even come close. Danced and drank the night away. No sign of Johan maybe catch up with him before he takes of for Caracus.
18th Feb Up early Kumuka meeting this morning for those who missed last nights. Going to a footy match today.