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Farewell to Rio: A Journey's End

Farewell to Rio: A Journey's End

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Rio de Janeiro is the city by the shore, where carnival pulses with vibrant dance and live music. I climbed the iconic Sugar Loaf, sipped cocktails from a coconut shell, and even sought out the girl from Ipanema. My travels across South America have taken me far and wide, and here, in Rio, my journey reaches its end.


I spent my morning on Copacabana's soft sands, trying and failing to ride the waves yet savouring the beach life to the fullest. I mingled with the lively crowd—oversized men in colourful shorts, thong-bikinied women, and kids who outpaced me on rollerblades. It's comforting to know that Christ the Redeemer watches over my days and lights my nights. I stood beneath His feet, breathed the air He breathed, and felt the glory of His outstretched arms; the moment was His yet profoundly mine. 


My time in Rio, a city that never sleeps, has come to an end. I have tasted its mystique and felt its heartbeat. Though I must depart now, I leave with cherished memories and a promise to return. Until then, Rio, "Adeus."


"It's good to have an end to journey towards, but it's the journey that matters in the end." Jason Lewis


Random Thoughts

31st May 2023

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

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