beach volley.

I tried beach volley for the first time yesterday, which is a bit ironic considered I have the exact build to do it. I'm tall, lanky and look like I could pull it off. But it's much harder than it looks, trust me. I play a game with three other Cariocas probably at least twice my age, but three times better than me. The sports in Rio are a bit addictive.... if you are interested in trying beach volley, here are some good places:

Escola de Volei Leticia Pessoa

Avenida Vieria Souto, entre Vincius de Moraes e Farme de Amoedo, Ipanema

Monday through Friday: 8AM-10 AM, 5 PM to 8 PM.

Tel: 9841-3833; 7823-2770

Esolinha de Volei de Praia

Av. Delfim Moreira, 900, Leblon

Monday through Friday: 8-9 AM, 6-8 PM

Escola de Volei do Betinho

Av. Delfim Moreira, Leblon, Posto 11

Monday through Friday: 7 AM to 10 AM, 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Tel: 9888-1885/2246-3475

(The one I went to in Copacabana is right on Posto 3, and has classes Monday through Friday 8-9AM, 8-9 PM)

Prices: I've found that they range from 80-90 reais per month, for as many lessons as you want a week. Not bad, in my opinion, for a guaranteed 5 hours of sun and sweat and fun.