Yesterday I spent the morning exploring the largest favela in Brazil. A favela is similar to a slum. It is a small area, filled with a huge amount of people, crammed in spaces we cant imagine, living in horrible conditions. The favelas are controlled by the drugdealers, who create rules and ´laws´` for their favela. It was amazing to see. It was one of my favorite things about Brazil. Which I wasnt expecting. Makes you appreciate where we were born, and what we have.
I also went to Christ the Redeemer, a neighborhood called Santa Teresa, and Sugarloaf mountain.
Today, ive spent the day getting a sunburn, and getting ready for my travels homeward. I walked up copacabana beach to Ipanema beach. I enjoyed little luxuries last night at the posh hotel, JW Marriott. 7 Pillows on my bed! And being very appreciative of it all.
Im also being appreciative of the people who are kind and patient while dealing with a foreigner, who has no comprehension of the language. there is a lot of sign language and miming going on.
Just about time for me to head to the airport, fly overnight to Houston, then on to Vancouver, where I get a short but sweet visit with one of my favorite people, then home. And one of the best parts of travelling is having such a wonderful place & people to go home to.
Obrigada for following along with me on this little adventure!
We are so very fortunate to live where we do, and it is important to remember it and not take it for granted. I am glad you had a great trip, and look forward to seeing you... perhaps next weekend.
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