This time I developed a very critical view of Brazil. The class-character of this society is terrible. At least from a European point of view. The middle-class and above live a secure and comfortable live whereas the underprivileged are doomed to misery and suffering. On the outside the general public considers Brazil a benign and happy-go-lucky people. True many of tehm are happy on the outsice but in reality the lives of the majority is permeated by tons of daily problems, hardships, abuse, corrpution and violence. And, the lives of the most vulnerable (children, handicapped, the have-nost, especially blacks, poor women) is hell. Favela is the most remarkable example of the Brazilian incapacity to combat misery in their society. Favelas are visible everywhere in Rio but a European tourist is very ill-advised to enter any of these. However, I will make a try to get into a real favela in a company of right locals. I'm having second thoughts about it and I don't feel completely comfortbale but my urge to experience it with my own eyes is stronger. On the left hand picure there is a view over the roofs in a Rio suburb that is not a favela, because there's rule of law, official suply with gas and electricity but otherwise it's very squalid and poor. Off the beaten track. No tourists. The local inhabitants are very curious about you but not threatening.
