On the eve of Stage 3 - Sao Paulo

Taking care of some loose ends in Salvador tonight before heading to Sao Paulo, or Sampa as it's known to the locals. I spent the weekend away from the city in an 'eco-resort' called Praia do Forte, a little way up the coast. There's a famous turtle reserve there so everything in the town has a happy turtle on it, although none of them were of the ninja variety unfortunately. They are massive beasts though, and quite friendly. I also saw more monkeys - very wee ones indeed, scampering along a telephone wire. Smaller than a squirrel, with wide furry faces and ringed tails. Needless to say such animal antics quite made my day. I'l get some pics up when I can.

Ok, and yes, a grudging well done to Italy. The street outside this NetCafe might as well be in Roma for all the noise the local imports are making, blaring their horns and trying to get their hands on every female that happens by. Zidane's fall from grace was shocking, although the impulse to headbutt the odd Italian is one we can all relate to, I think. Shout-outs to Ano, Sebba, Lele, the two Marcos - you unbelievably lucky bastarrrrrrrdos.