in ipanema,
numbered eight to ten, postos are often used as markers for
people to meet friends. posto 9 is right across from vinícius de
moraes street adjacen to posto 8
which, as the rainbow flags suggests, is the gay beach -
somewhat of a recent pioneer of carioca liberal thinking.
posto 9 has long
been regarded as the trendiest part of the shoreline, and is
famous for alternative gatherings, liberal political views, and
mostly beautiful young crowds.