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Back from gym with Paulo in Niteroi. He worked my legs and abs so hard I puked before I could finish stretching. Must remember to bring along some food! And it was unfortunately in that toilet that doesn't flush, where I left a rather large AGB on Saturday.

Paulo and I have some trouble communicating, but Paulo has worked out that if he posts something akin to a diary entry for me on my testimonial section in Orkut, I can translate it and understand what he was on about in the gym.

Burnt a CD with his photos on it afterwards, and found out he's got photoshop at home and is going to do a wee bit of image manipulation probably. Will be interesting to see what he comes up with. Grabbed a chicken and cheese filled bun, a cup of guaravita, and walked towards the Van stop. Made a point of putting my rubbish in the bin.

The Van ride home across the bridge was interesting. I just made it in to the vanq, and was thus seated on a white plastic stool for 1/2 the trip. The front seat where I sat for the remainder was much more comfy, and I think I like the quietness and the one leg convenience it provides over the ferry and bus route.

Although my senses do scream at me for spending so much time in transit, the benefits are outweighing the time spent I think. I always learn some new words while working out, and have time to mull over them along with lots of other things on the way. It's also time away from my laptop. And my workouts are different from anything I've done before - the change is welcome. He's a good trainer and doesn't let me be a wimp. It's also interesting seeing real Brazilians outside the Copacabana and Ipanema "Zona Zul" bubble.

Words learnt today:
Stretching - Alongamento
tired - Cansado
weight (less weight, more weight) - peso (menos peso, muito peso)

Labels: workout fitness Niteroi