Larissa's days in Rio de Janeiro

Today, Tuesday 27 October

1. 7:15amSunrise paddle cut short by a sudden gust
2. 9:30amAçaí bowl too sweet, still finished it
3. 1:05pmDancer finally felt the quad loosen under my thumbs
4. 4:40pmWind picked up again on the way to Botafogo

On her mind: Still no word on the studio lease

Monday 26 October

1. 7:28amWoke early, saw the lagoon already shining
2. 9:42amStopped on the way home for açaí, bowl almost too cold
3. 12:15pmThe dancer’s knee resisted again, fingers almost raw from massaging
4. 3:07pmTwo surfers crowded the waiting room, salt still in their hair
5. 8:48pmEmerald satin catching on the fan blades while the windows cooled

On her mind: Waiting for the landlord to confirm the new lease on the studio

Monday 3 August

1. 8:15amSand still cool underfoot at the beach
2. 11:45amAçaí bowl shared with the waves in view
3. 5:20pmDanced badly to whatever played on the bus ride home
4. 10:30pmDecided on the spot to head out again