I have arrived in Rio. Ended up staying at Stone of a Beach hostel afterall. First thing I did was check in, lock up my bag and head to Copacabana beach. The last day went much easier than expected, I almost shed a tear when my Mom dropped me off at the airport, but that was because I was worried about her more than I. Once I had that tear held back I was home free emotionally. All the nervousness and being scared was replaced with a sense of destiny. It feels like this is my destiny to be on this trip, and I am perfectly comfortable with it.
As far as culture goes, driving by the favellas was sadenning. Learning to say obrigado rather than thank you or de nada has also been difficult. Right now however the hardest thing is getting used to the Portugese keyboard layout.
Bom Dia,
Kevin
I like this "sense of destiny" thing. I need to try to capture some of that. When are you heading up to see Christ the Redeemer? Be sure to upload a few photos when you have time.
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