As others have mentioned, I am an early riser. Couple that with the fact Rio is 3 hours ahead of EST (when on DST) so at 7:00AM I am sitting up wide awake in bed. I read a book for a while, listen to 2 lessons of Pimsleur and finally get up and get ready for some coffee and breakfast. Went to Alcazar but they are nowhere near to being opened. Walked to a little café a block away and had a very nice breakfast. I was hungry as hell because I had forgotten to eat dinner the previous night. When BT suggested "don't forget to Sleep" in his report, I am now recommending "don't forget to eat". Happened to me more times than I like to think about. I guess I am a lot like an Indian anyway. I don't look at my wrist watch to tell me when to eat. I let my stomach tell me but sometimes I am not that good of a listener.

Finish eating and decide to get some money from Citibank. Good rate of 3.53:1. Head back to Alcazar and a few of the guys are there. MitchC is there. Drew is with us as well. All of a sudden this real cheerful fellow comes walking up to me and asks me if I am Sandman. It is the honorable Godfather and I can absolutely say everything UW has told me about this guy is true. Kickstand is right behind him and we sit and BS for a while. Next comes my great buddy UWphoto. There is a lot of reminiscing going on but UW has just arrived and is ready for some action. He wants 3 Termas today

The gang heads out for 4X4 but Mitch wants to go to Centaurus first. We tell him we will hook up with him at Luomo later. I am anticipating a session with Rebecca and have actually been in correspondence with her about being my NYE date. We arrive and KS is immediately at home in the place. GF is all smiles. Drew (newbie) just can't believe the place. We all have girls all over us and the gang quickly head up for a session. I am waiting on Rebecca. The waitress tells me she will be there soon. Uw, KS and GF have all had a session. Drew is still in sensory overload and I am still sitting there with a pretty little thing just talking and grabassing her body.

GF is looking around but not really interested in another session until I point out this long, tall blond stunner (he posted photos of her). He is a goner and KS has found another delight as well. I am still waiting on Becca and I finally ask the front desk when she will arrive. Shes on WHAAAT? Vacation?? When will she return? NYE date is gonna be a no show….damn it! We head over to Luomo and all have a nice session and leave for some dinner

Its getting to be around 8:00Pm so we decide to head to Marius for a seafood buffet. This place, although a little expensive by Brazilian standards has some really great food and it is all you can eat. $65R ($18.50US) plus drinks (me water…another DG experiment…later) and we are well sated. It was still early so we made a return trip to Luomo. Sandra actually waived a re-entrance fee since we just left for something to eat…he he! (remember this guys. You can leave and re-enter same day without paying another entrance fee.) After we finish up, it is time to hit Help!

Place is rocking and has a bevy of beauties. We are all kind of hanging out together and looking over the talent. I decide to walk around and bump into a beauty named Gisele. We agreed on $200R which was a little high but when you see her face, you'll know I was smitten. (12 13 14 15) Turned out to be a very hurried uninspiring session. Pretty, sexy enough in bed and willing to do anything but just had an all business attitude about her. She left and I was ready for some sleep.

Sandman,

It was GREAT hanging out with you. Man, we had some good adventures together. Part of the fun that week was hanging out with cool guys. There was always something going on. I'm looking forward to hitting Cuba with you.