Esplanada dos Ministérios

We opened up the first official trail of the weekend with a red dress run. Our hares set a most excellent 7 km night time trail from city center out to the venue. After an introduction, the pack was off and on their way. We made our way past several prominent government buildings, then the President's House, before crossing traffic and on in to the beer check.

Once the pack had rehydrated, we were off again for the second half to the venue (in the dark). The send half was much more fun as we navigated trail into the finish.

At the venue we had food and drinks, and some cultural entertainment that will come out in another post. Suffice it to say, the first trail was amazing, and fun was had by all. Tomorrow will be the main event . . . and THAT, will be out of this world.Read more