The forescast for this important day was for pouring rain, but as it happened, the weather was fine and sunny. Plus it was not too hot, given that the temperature had been up to 41 C in Rio over the last few weeks.
As we headed out from this beautiful town and the local gas station, I took the place behind JC into the magnificent Route Verde under all the trees and winding around many corners along the coast. It was truly a classic ride! I loved every minute of the first 120 km of 290 for the day.
We stopped for fuel and coffee and met Daniel who is a Rio local and lead the ride into the city via a slight circuitous route but one without too much traffic. This still did not stop much lane splitting and sudden stops, much of which I recorded on my GoPro, fitted to the chin bar of my helmet. I was quite happy with the footage. We eventuall arrived and drove along the famous Copacabana Beach to our hotel that was one block back. After some argy-bargy on the room, we were given an excellent one on the top floor (to replace the disable access one we were given first).
Sheryle and I then walked along most of the beach and I went for a swim in the Copacabana surf which was really rough. There were thousands of people on the beach, mostly young and families and they all appeared to be having a good time. We walked back and listened to some of the bands playing.
I took a break and walked a short distance to a self-drive Lavaderia (Laundry) and cleaned some clothes that had been really stinking out our room, so pleased Sheryle.
The two of thus then walked close by to the Marius Restaurant that appears in the book "A Thousand Places you Must Visit in a Lifetime". The theme was Pirate and the decor was completely over the top, with the bathroom urinal full of ice, and a Ford Model T car hanging from one wall! The food was first class with lots of seafood and fine meats, plus a huge smorgasbord of salads and dessert. It was the best meal that we have had in South America so far.
Now we are praying for fine weather tomorrow, Easter Sunday for our tour.
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