As the title might suggest, the MV explorer is making the trek across the pond from Brazil to Ghana, Africa. We have only been on the ship for three days, and it already seems like a week, but there is something calming about looking out at the Sea and seeing no sign of civilization around me.
I recently got back from Rio De Janeiro, one of the prettiest cities I have ever been too. The days were packed and the group I went with did all the standard tourist things- Chilled on Copacabana beach, took photos by Christ the Redeemer, (which I by accident deleted…wooops) and hiked Sugar Loaf Mountain. Some less standard tourist things included a night at a Samba Club, and a trip to a Pacified Favela. Favelas are all over Brazil, and the ones, which are not pacified, are extremely dangerous. It felt invasive going into the slums and touring around as if the people living there were nothing but an attraction, but it was a mind-blowing experience. They live in shacks, but the odd time you would see one with a satellite dish, a little out of context, but the people were happy with the little they had.
I am excited for Ghana, so I am trying to get ahead on work. I better get back to life at sea.
Xx Jen.
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