Geography and all that Jazz

Geography and Brazil http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/5342168.stm An interesting article on the BBC website which discusses the latest state of some favelas. 1 in 3 people in Rio de Janeiro live in slums, and the article suggests that there is a growing trend for turning residences into hostels to allow tourists to experience "the real Rio". Good quote: What appears to be the sound of gunshots rings out across the neighbourhood. "Oh no, that's just fireworks," explains Louis. "It's because the football is on." Wonder if they do a full Brazilian breakfast...