24 Apr 2024
Local resident and tour guide Daniel (AKA "Sushi") showed me what Rocinha is really like - and community-mindedness inherent to a favela really stood out. :) He provided some excellent contextual history, show me the sites with the stellar views to the ocean, and guided me through circuitous walkways and stairs connecting everything. Sushi introduced me to pequeno Capoeira students, lanches vendors, and made me feel welcome at every site. Plus he's just dang cool (everyone knows "Sushi"!). One of the most connecting things I experienced in my month in Brazil!