Travelogue, Parte the First: Rio de Jainero

Well, I'm back, safe and sound. And before I take off to have lunch, here's the first part of my promised travelogue which I typed ever since arriving. In return, I ask for some update - did I miss any kerfuffles or particular good stories? For all I know, entire revolutions have come and gone in fandoms - paratti could have declared her unlimited love for Buffy, altariel1 could have written a Faramir and Denethor comedy fluff story, nostalgia_lj could have founded the Supporters of Gul Dukat fan club, hobsonphile could have abandoned Vir in favour of writing Marcus/Ivanova songfic (which would put me in really tight spot because I have said that then I'd write John/Delenn fluff) and I would not have known. Please tell.

( Samba! )