Big changes take time
I’ve been working hard on some big changes for the Eat Rio site over the last couple of weeks. Because of that I haven’t had so much time to write blog posts (though I’ve been trying not to leave it too long!). The changes are ongoing, but I hope to introduce the first of them to you in the next few days!
In the meantime I’d like to leave you with this photo of the gnarled face of Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain) that I took yesterday evening. From a distance it might seem like a nice smooth stone face, but when you take a closer look you can see that this ancient rock (600 million years old apparently) has a fair bit of wear and tear.
The ancient rock of Pão de Açúcar in the background with more recent structures of Santo Amaro favela in the foreground. Notice the pipa (kite) swirling away over the rooftops.
I like the kite. :)
Me too! :)
There are so many people who would guest post for you. I would! Just give me a topic. We’ll help you fill up your blog while you fix it up :)
Ooh, thanks Rachel! That would be great – I’ll drop you a line :)
Yes, I second Rachel, and if you want to designate guest post topics according to each individual’s field of expertise then I will gladly write about diplomacy and intercultural bonding.
And please, I know that my offer has probably made you a bit emotional; but there’s really no need to thank me :-)
Heh heh, that brought
tearsa tear to my eye Gritty ;)We are here waiting to take over your awesome blog ;)
“Favela Santo Amaro” in Catete is so far away from the Sugarloaf Mountain… Yet in this pic it looks so close. I’ve always thought that the Sugarloaf was the only big attraction we have which is immune to the “slum appeal”, because there are simply no slums in Urca. But… I…. was… wrong!
Sorry BS, there’s not escaping them here either. One of the things that (in my opinion) is great about both Rio and London is that the poor areas are well mixed into the rich areas. Of course there are huge expanses of poor areas around the outside, but still, when you are in Zona Sul, you never have to go far to find a favela. Not very convenient for the rich people who want to forget that poor people exist, but I think that’s a good thing. People in society should be reminded that there are people in a worse condition than them – hopefully that will encourage all of us to try to help, or vote for politicians who make it part of their manifesto.
I will be writing about the favelas soon – hope you like it! ;)