Merry Christmas

Búzios is beauuutiful. The view from this pousada is amazing, like from a storybook. We're convinced that some of the pretty painted fishing boats are "show boats" but even so they add to the amazingly relaxed and kicked back but still luxurious atmosphere. Not luxurious like gold toilets which I would say are tacky but luxurious like, beautiful surroundings, jacuzzi overlooking the beach, an amazing chef/barstaff and restaurant. Sheer white curtains all over the place, you have to wind through them to get to the sun deck and open air, but roofed restaurant.

So, I wrote that first paragraph before I had twenty something mosquito bites on my shins. And I think I was especially allergic to these ones- so much that I sought pharmaceutical help. When Brazilians get sick they usually try the pharmacy first, because you can get pretty much any drug over the counter. They didn´t look surprised though, and just gave me some oral antihistamine and cortizone cream, so I'm less worried.

Best part of Búzios, or at least a highlight was meeting South African guys with a bottle of Johnny Walker black label. The bar had closed early that night (understandably, it was christmas eve) and I was going to go get my welcome drink and then I ran into them. Antoni, jumped across the bar and found us ice and glasses, and accidentally broke a glass- it was awesome. Kevin came and joined us too. It was one of those impromptu, timing just worked out perfectly moments that can never be repeated. People meeting people.

It definitely didn´t feel like Christmas day. Though, sharing favorite Christmas moments over a delicious meal for Christmas eve dinner at the pousada- Vila d´este- was fun, but I miss snow.

I got to Rio today, to my hostel that I reserved- It wasn´t labelled at all except for the address, and I think Kevin and his parents were a little freaked out to leave me there. It wasn´t in a bad part of town though, I feel totally safe here- the security is pretty comprehensive. The staff at the hostel is really chill, treats everyone here like part of the family. People are watching Das Experiment dubbed in portuguese and with english subtitles. Good movie, interesting in translation. I didn´t leave the hostel today, because it has been pouring rain all day. Sort of wish I was back in Búzios, making fun of Paulo the hotel manager.