So I’ve finally arrived in Rio de Janeiro after a pretty long and exhausting day-time flight from Jo’burg international. Although I haven’t had time to properly check out the city, the thing that’s impressed me the most is the great weather and the fast Wifi at the Marriot. Today it’s been 25 degrees with mild humidity and I’ve been walking around in a t-shirt and shorts – not bad for a winter climate.

In about 30 mins, Brasil plays their last group game against Japan and the ‘Ngo-In-A-Box’ workshop I’m currently involved in is ending in time so that everyone can watch the match. Apparently it gets crazy here and it’s very difficult to find somewhere to watch the game without being squashed like a breath mint in a laundry basket. As the game starts, fireworks and informal parties take-over the city apparently. Football is a religion in Brasil.

The iSummit I’m here for begins tomorrow and I’ll post more details as they follow.