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
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
When first getting to know someone while traveling, they will eventually ask you ‘SO, why did you decide to travel to ______’. Giving the answer that it is the genre of music ‘Tropicalia’ that turned you on to Brazil is just as confusing to any… Read More
Progressively Louder Laughter 