Ipanema Posto Nove

Inspired by my stay with close friends with a Brazilian social worker whose bohemian mentality and way of life introduced me to a rich artistic sub-culture that gave me insider access to treasured spots and events. He is the one who gave me a Posto Nove rendez-vous, which at the time struck me by its unusual precision and later fascinated me by its ability to capture all at once what Rio represents to me: acceptance, hospitality, independence, and richness of culture.