The second day I traveled to downtown Rio to get my credentials and uniform. I took the scenic route by bus and connected with a new train called the VLT. Very few people spoke English. Thank goodness for my phone and Google Translate. The line was super long, but they pulled out the volunteers and moved us along. The uniforms are very nice. They include a lot; 2 pants, 3 shirts, tennis Shoes, 3 socks a jacket, hat, bag and water bottle.
One of the volunteers in line with me pointed out that my credentials didn’t look right, so after I got my uniform, I had to wait at the help desk to check. Indeed, he was correct and I had to get my credentials reprinted.
Also in the line I met Curry. He is also a volunteer from China and speaks English. He is in Rio about a month, but only has a 4 day assignment. Turns out that his apartment is close to mine, so we exchanged numbers. Everyone here uses an app called “Whatspp” It’s like Facebook messenger and free to communicate. Using Whatapp, I do not need to get a Brazilian telephone number.
Curry is 25 and is staying with friends at Barra beach also. He has many friends in Brazil and is doing a lot of traveling/exploring. For only 25, he has already traveled the world and is a great travel buddy. You’ll see more of Curry.
This is my new friend Curry from China. He is excited to just get his credentials. He is also staying in Barra da Tijuca.
Trying on my new uniform at the credentialing and uniform center!
