Journalled on Monday, 13th of February 2023 | Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28 degrees, hot, sunny and overcast.
I am excited to write today. I do not know why. Is it because I am enjoying this new journaling exercise? Or is it because this morning was quite unique?
I woke up at 4:30 a.m., fully aware that I had to be back home by 6 for my first class at 7. It was still dark outside when I left home at 10 to 5. Instead of turning left toward Leme at the end of my street, facing the beach, I turned right toward Posto 6-Ipanema.
As the sun rose, the sky gradually brightened, and I was given countless opportunities to take pictures. In every direction I looked, I saw an image in my head and a photo to take.
As an amateur photographer with only a phone camera, I found it an exhilarating experience. Since there were very few people on the streets at that time, it was easy to take a great shot without anyone getting in the way. Truly sublime!
After spending some quality time alone, I did what I enjoy: walking and taking photos!
I returned home and cooked some black beans that I had soaked overnight. I really love black beans, but I’m not sure if they’re available in England now.
In the past, only red, white, and green beans were available, but not black. I don’t need meat or anything else with a well-seasoned plate of beans and rice – just a little salt, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. It’s the best!
The rest of the day was spent teaching and planning what needs to be done after Carnival. This week and next are unproductive due to the festivities.
This time, it is like a big, heavy steam train that stops at the platform and remains there for a long time. When it’s time to leave, building up enough inertia takes even more time and effort to get going again.
This is how Brazil is during Carnival.
In bed by 9:00 p.m.
Thank you.
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Richard
