Picture of the Moment

I'm not one to go and talk about the poverty in Brasil and advertise it to my friends, because quite frankly everyone thinks that Brasil is basically a giant version of Haiti. Obviously that is completely false, but we all know that there still is a good percentage of people living in poverty. I think this is a cool picture, I love the grit and color. It's Heliopolis, the largest favela in Sampa. Luckily, they are urbanizing this favela, like most in the city. Later on I'll post some pictures of the rendering of the new buildings they are placing in the location on former favela barracos.

Bizarre Foods: Rio de Janeiro

I just got finished watching the newest Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern. I have to say I usually love this show, but was extremely disappointed with this episode. Out of a show that runs, lets say, 50 minutes, I would estimate that 37 of those minutes were set in Favelas. They had a full 10 minute documentary about Rocinha, and then spent another segment in Pavao-Pavaozinho. They spent 3 minutes in Ipanema (only on the beach) and then headed to Zona Norte. THEY COMPLETELY FORGOT ABOUT ZONA SUL, ZONA OESTE and CENTRO. They could have gone to Santa Teresa too, but no. Here in the US the only thing they want to show us about Brasil is the poverty and violence. This bugs me to no end because I know that there is so much more than just this to show. Ughh sorry about my rant. I'm just a little frustrated.