I arrived in Rio just over a week ago and I have had an amazing week here. The hostel I am staying in is really cool and Ipanema is a really safe area...not like some of the other areas around here. I have met so many people in one week, got to know different people and had a really nice time, going out to dinner, to the beach, walks and tourist sites. I visited Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf mountain, Copacabana and Lapa. However, my favourite tour and place was Rochinha, a shanty town/Favela on the hill sides of Rio. I took a motorbike up to the top of the favela and then walked back down through the narrow runned down streets with wilting homes and small needy children. I was glad to know that over half
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