Skol? Why would you?
So, Rodders, the Skol is ok. But, my mistake was to bother with beer in the first place. I mean, when there’s caipis on offer, why would you bother?
Last night we put this theory into practice and today we paid the price. Monotonal plenary lectures and shorter oral presentations will lay you down quick smart, if they’re aided by a strong rum hangover.
So, there’s not too much to report. I have a nasty cold (probably from sitting with 200 of my closest friends from Sydney to Santiago) and spent the afternoon in bed. Tomorrow we’re heading out for a snorkelling tour of the streams near Nobres (google it), which are crystal clear and full of fish.
Apparently there’s a palm grove nearby which has about 5 or 6 endemic bird species - the bus hijack plan is ready!
July 23rd, 2008 at 1:19 pm
we just miss each other! I’ll be in Brazil for a conference in a few weeks. Manaus, though.
Then I’ll be living in Sydney again! Yay- it’s been 5 years! Hope to catch up with you and Zoe soon!
July 24th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Manaus looks good, but it´s still a long way to anywhere kick-ass. You should head north-west towards Venezuela and Guiana for waterfall and endemic action! Don´t forget the caipi advice! lol.