YOU SHOULD FEEL SPECIAL

Im back
again
within a week... i think
finally got regular FREEEEE access to the net, so i can get back to the things i like doing the best..... surfing... looking at other peoples photos, .... things i want to buy.

Got some stuff coming up too cos ive been writing. Wont spoil the show tho.

I am well. Living in a favela (slum). but this ones a good one. Really safe. Apparently only need to worry when the police come... which is when you cant get in or out. Hasnt happened yet. I dont think im tempting fate. The whole place is actually really well ordered. Theres no crime. The drug dealers enforce the law and order in the place. People who do rob/steal etc go down outside of the favela to do it.

But in fact, the majority of people here are workers, with proper office jobs, or shop assistants, or car park attendants. They work hard, but cant afford a house outside the favela. stuck.

Got my final date for leaving. 25th June. Sad, but theres many other things to be done. Looking forward to getting to UK, working etc. The countdown has made me excited tho. Finally got the courage (and some street-smarts) to get out on the street and take some photos, and around the favela too. Made some friends too who are going to chaperone me - very important.

Been giving english lessons too to keep my head above water. Really unusual look into the lives of people at different levels of brasilian society.

Let you know more about it SOON.

ps. feel special cos im writing to you.
respex

cal