Really, I can't tell you anything about what's happening that you can't find elsewhere on the internet. And as we've been discussing, it's hard to say how true some of it is anyway!
Pertinent in my world on the situation:
- Last night a car was set on fire on Farme de Amoedo in Ipanema. Getting a little too close to home for my liking.
- I can tell you that my maid told us we should not leave the house at all this weekend. Good thing I have lots of water and alcohol around here I guess... I think we'll assess the situation as we go.
- The army and air force are currently helping the police.
Here are the latest numbers on the war in Rio:
- 96 vehicles burned, 192 people arrested, 25 killed and three policemen wounded.
Here is hoping that the worst is over, the criminals who have escaped the favelas now occupied by the police will be captured swiftly and that no more innocent lives are lost.
Keep your head down and be safe. All the best.
Posted by: Igneousquill | November 26, 2010 at 01:47 PM
Been hearing an awful lot of helicopters and sirens over the past few days....
Posted by: Jean | November 26, 2010 at 01:53 PM
I have to say, I really wish you guys were back here right now. Stay safe.
Posted by: Brad | November 27, 2010 at 01:53 AM
Hey DLR, I know it's been forever since i checked out your blog but i wanted to stop by since i'll be stopping by. Confused? LOL As you may know, i've been travelling since May. What you may not know (my blog on the subject doesn't post until Friday) is that i'm currently in South America. At the moment in i'm in Uruguay and am on my way to Rio. I arrive on the 10th and will be there for 10 days before i leave for the rest of my journey.
Totally no pressure but i was wondering if you'd like to meet up for coffee or something. I'm staying in Leblon. I'll leave my email on this msg if you want to get back to me as i don't have a local sim yet. I always love meeting up with bloggers when i travel but if it makes you uncomfortable I'll totally understand. :)) Hope to hear back soon either way.
Typ0
Posted by: Typ0 | November 28, 2010 at 05:39 PM
Hey DLR, I know it's been forever since i checked out your blog but i wanted to stop by since i'll be stopping by. Confused? LOL As you may know, i've been travelling since May. What you may not know (my blog on the subject doesn't post until Friday) is that i'm currently in South America. At the moment in i'm in Uruguay and am on my way to Rio. I arrive on the 10th and will be there for 10 days before i leave for the rest of my journey.
Totally no pressure but i was wondering if you'd like to meet up for coffee or something. I'm staying in Leblon. I'll leave my email on this msg if you want to get back to me as i don't have a local sim yet. I always love meeting up with bloggers when i travel but if it makes you uncomfortable I'll totally understand. :)) Hope to hear back soon either way.
Typ0
Posted by: Typ0 | November 28, 2010 at 05:40 PM