It’s been almost a week since I was in Itacaré and I have just flown into São Paulo for my last few days. It looks like it might rain all week which is a bummer because I’m itching to get out and move around. I… Read More
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Day 13 – Our visit to a Favela
The world ‘favela’ refers to a Brazilian slum in an urban area. When we first arrived in Rio (the city centre) we heard several stories of the police going into favelas and gunning down people every night. This is done by the Unidade de Polícia… Read More
CARNIVAL – Day 11 & 12
Brazilians really can party… is something I have heard repeatedly, and have thought repeatedly throughout the weekend. For me, carnival is essentially: People in costumes everywhere People singing everywhere Street vendors everywhere Block parties…everywhere And… Realizing you really can’t party like Brazilians People in costumes… Read More
Progressively Louder Laughter 