First few hours in Rio

just got into rio about 5 hrs ago - still trying to absorb it all. It's a tad bit overwhelming. Got to Rio about 11am Rio time - we were about2hrs late cause we were delayed in Houston last night.

Once i got through customs and out the gates i got hawked by a guy wanting to taxi me - but i was to meet Carlos - who Dennis had sent to pick me up. But this guy would not leave - just very persistant. I finally found Dennis and made my way to Barra da Tijuca.

got to the house - an R$80 cab ride - which i thought was going to be free; but oh well. Im here and will make the best of it.

Dennis showed me a few places here in Rio - went out for lunch and picked up a lock for my locker. Might Go train tonight at Gracie Fusion as it is just aroud the corner - like 2 minutes away while Gracie Barra is 20 minutes away.

I ws really unhappy last night cause I had gone through customs in Calgary and did not know I could not go back out and say goodbye to my family - it was a long lonely fight to houston and then to rio. I need to figure out how to call my family - mainly my parents because they dont have high speed internet and cannot access skype.

very tired and groggy right now. will write if i get to train tonight.

peace out!