A little bit about days 3 and 4 in Rio. On Monday, I returned to Deodoro (much more easier way this time) with tickets for the afternoon Women's Basketball session at the Youth Arena. Unfortunately I couldn't arrive in time for the first match, but the second one was pretty amazing. Huge presence of canadian and serbian fans, which left me a bit surprised. Incredible how Canada turned the match in its favour. Fans went wild (see the video below). Off topic: Canada's coach outfit is fierce as hell.
After the match, I enjoyed the attractions of Deodoro Olympic Park, something that I didn't have time on Saturday. Among them: the FEI stand, the Rio 2016 sign, and the Rio Fest, which surprisingly brought amazing classical music to the Park. By the end of the afternoon, I went to the Women's Rugby finals. Huge stadium for this sport, but mostly filled up with fans (a lot of people from New Zealand). Spotted: Vinicius, the mascot, first time I saw him at a venue, and he really got funny dance moves. Also spotted, Boxing Kangaroo, cheering alongside the Australian fans. Funny moment: aussie fan, clearly drunk, is interviewed, thinks Australia won the World Cup Joy for australians, sadness for kiwis, but respect above all. As far as i'm concerned, this sport has passed the Olympics "test", very entertaining.
This Tuesday was my first day without sports competitions, so I tried to visit some Rio spots and nations houses. I started the afternoon visiting the Baixo Suíça (House of Switzerland) at the Lagoa. Beautiful space and a lot to do there (also good food). Unfortunately the chocolate wasn't available anymore at the store, but I plan to return there. In the big screen, the Shooting bronze final in which Switzerland won its first medal at Rio. Not a lot of people seemed to care, at least not as much as when Brazil won its Basketball match against Spain.
At late afternoon, I went to the Denmark pavilion (Heart of Denmark) in Ipanema. The house isn't huge like the swiss one, but has some nice and interactive spaces - including the "happy wall" in which some people managed to draw "Fora Temer" Electronic music sunset session with DJ Kant, a very nice guy. Right beside it, the Lego house, a lot of children so I didn't even attempted to enter. A few meters away, the German house, but it was closed. Stayed in the beach a little bit, beautiful view. Bought some things at Ipanema stores, great neighborhood (hope to stay there when I return to Rio sometime in the future). First time I came back to the apartment before 10PM, especially because tomorrow I will have my first morning session.
This Wednesday, Archery in Sambodromo and Beach Volleyball in Copacabana.