The Road to Rio Day #14 “I paid for this? And Time to Head for Home.”

by reissmd, posted in Uncategorized

Today is our last day in Rio and again it looks too cloudy to venture up to see Christ the Redeemer.  So I guess we will need to come back to Rio sometime.This morning we had a walking tour of the favelas.  These are poor neighborhoods where many of the local gangs live.  The homes are rather run down and when new family members are added they build up rather than acquire new property.

It was raining during much of our tour so I kept wondering why am I doing this and did I really pay for the privilege?  See the photos below.

We are now back at the hotel and waiting for our ride to the airport.  Looking forward to being back in the US and starting plans on our next trip.

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A little wet but still with smiles on our faces.

Roberto

14 thoughts on “The Road to Rio Day #14 “I paid for this? And Time to Head for Home.””

    1. Better than skid row in that we didn’t see any people living in tents. Worse in that I don’t think you see police on skid row armed with assault rifles. Do you?

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  6. omg, that part does not sound so fun. Interesting but uncomfortable and sad. I am glad this was your last day, I am sure you looking forward to coming home, I know all of us readers ( and nieces ) are. 🙂 Love, Stef

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  10. I’m sure you and your wife are safely home and now over jet lag. Thank you, thank you for your blog. I guess I’m really glad your Mom wants to hear from her son and the rest of us luck out!!!!! I’m looking forward to your next trip. Senhora, Jay (my imitation of Portuguese….my son-in-law is not nearby)

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