They say that Sao Paulo is dangerous but not with three amigos by your side. Fabio, Danilo and Jackson made my stay unique and my first days in South America just great. It’s not that I’m afraid of life but after going through Lonely Planet forum I felt like even breathing may be dangerous over there and older people are waiting to kill me.
Three nice gentlemens explained, that I’m totally wrong and if I obey few simple rules and use a bit of common sense, I’ll be just fine. In the effect I’ve been wearing not too-cool-clothes – Fabio looked like from the fashion magazine (italian style), I’ve been trying not to show around my camera – Fabio was taking pictures everywhere. We were carring a shopping bag as a backpack and the most important one – we were staring at everyone plus Fabio was talking to everyone around.
How did it turned out for us? Fabio is safe, I’m safe as well, Sao Paulo isn’t that crazy dangerous and Fabio got much better pictures.
Now I got up at 6 am. Took shower and finished packing. It’s time to say goodbye to Sao Paulo and welcome Rio. First I have to get to the bus terminal by myself with two backpack. Well, piece of cake. With a look on my face saying “I’m local going to visit my family”, I took metro, changed it, then I bought a muffin. Happy to be on my way.
