December 28th, pre-New Year's Eve 2025, a Saturday that started with that typical bustling market vibe in the city center: crowded streets, people everywhere, and an almost suffocating heat. Still, the energy was good, and when the fresh breeze from the east showed up in the late afternoon, you could feel the day was about to shift. Without much planning, I ended up at Praça XV, that place that, for skaters, carries a unique vibe, almost magical, as if it’s always blessed.