Went on an amazing walk up past Corcovado (where Cristo Redentor sits watching the city), which meant that we had a view of what some may say is Jesus's best asset! Had the best shower ever that sprang out of the side of the hill, nearly lost my bikini bottoms, whilst getting the full massage effect of the water. Eeek! Then headed to praia de Ipanema for lunch, ice cream and a nap on the beach-whilst slyly watching the yummy guys playing volleyball. mmm mmm mmm. Have discovered that getting mango ice cream is the best option because it means i don't have to share with Virginia, as she doesn't like Mango. hehe! After showering and making ourselves look beautiful i receive a little talk from Virginia's firend about favellas. He is really worried about me going there, because i look so much like a ´gringo' it would be better if you were darker and had brown hair and your blue eyes give you away he tells me, he's very sweet and explains to me that although most people in favellas are nice, friendly, hardworking people. There are also those who are not, and are violent and scary and i have to be really careful. I was really touched by his honesty and the worry he had for me and although i've been prepared to work inside the favellas, i do have to admit i am a little scared now....
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