Day 184 - Samba Night

(Ursula) Today we are exactly seven months into our journey.

Ritoca and I went shopping at the nearby Centro Comercial de Copacabana. There was a wide choice of thongs, bikinis, and other things but nothing that I really liked or needed. I tried on nice-looking pants, but they were not my size.

Then we had lunch together and waited for Wally, Heinz, and Enrique to join us. Funny, nobody works around here. The young folks claim to be students, but I don't see anyone studying or attending school. It must be a different system - something just doesn't add up.

Around midnight we went to a Samba dance place. What excitement!

The dance scene was a lot different from what we were used to. The hall was overcrowded with young people. The whole place started to rock and jump at the first sounds of music. There was no designated dance area, really. People just danced anywhere there was little room, even on tables and between tables and chairs. The rhythm and ambiance were incredible. It was a bit too wild for Heinz.
Alcohol was flowing freely.

It was all fascinating until a violent brawl broke out. Suddenly there was fist-fighting going on. Empty beer bottles and glasses started flying through the air. The noise of broken glass was scary. Great panic ensued. Everyone pushed and rushed towards the exits. Some fell and were trampled.

We all made it outside to safety and were glad that none of us got hurt. Our friends didn't seem upset - I guess they are used to such things.

Stats: Expenses $11.70Read more