Leblon 360˚

Praia Leblon, Rio de Janeiro

I have been sick for the last two weeks. It's an odd cold-allergy. The good, it hasn't gotten worse. The bad, it doesn't go away. Regardless, I made myself go to the beach. I lathered the sunblock and headed out to Leblon Beach. I like Leblon Beach because I find it more relaxing. Once I arrived I read one of my new books and most importantly, I just took everything in.

Beach culture here is so different than beach culture in South Florida. Here you feel comfortable. Your body type does not matter. Women and men of all sizes wear their bikinis and sungas, respectively, and look as if they're at home. Which they are, after all, that's what the beach is for.

Before I left the beach I made sure I took a 360˚short video shot with my camera. I'm not sure when I'll be returning. Hopefully soon. The video briefly illustrates people walking, taking some sun, playing volleyball, and exercising. There is a nice Shopping about two blocks in, from Rua Atlantica. It's a high-end mall with stores such as Armani and Chanel. These stores you will not find in Botafogo's Shopping.