Carlos tell us a little about you: Where are
you from and where do you live?
I was born and raised here, in Rocinha and I
still live .
How did you get involved in doing tourism?I was angry about a few things then a decided
go to the beach, working out a little bit to chill out. When I was coming back,
I've saw Zezinho close to my house. I went thank him for the wristband that he
gave to my father. He was doing a tour with a Canadian couple then I introduced
my self and we talk for almost one hour. Zezinho saw that my English was really
good then asked me if I wanna work as a tour guide.
What do you like about Rocinha?I like the way people treat each other
What don't you like about Rocinha?
I don't like the police. Don't get me wrong. I
just don't like the way they judge the people from the favela. And how violent
and corrupt they are.
What changes would you like to see in the
favela?
I would like to see more infrastructure programs,
all the sewers closed and I really like to see some improvement on the chaotic
electricity system, for example: The wires.
Explain what you like about working in
tourism?
I like to meeting people, like to explain the
things about the place a live. And a love this job because I'm finally doing
something that I like. Using my brain, not my body.
I know you mentioned about going to
University. What do you plan on studying?
It depends. If I went really good on ENEM (something like a national exam) I'll probably choose law studies. But I still
have to make my mind yet, about political science, international relationships
or history.
Will you continue to work in tourism when you
go to school?
Of course I will. I love this job and I really
wanna do this.
What hopes and dreams do you have for your
future?
I have to be honest : Im not sure yet. I guess
my "future" is the next couple years, you know? College or keep
working as a tour guide.
What hopes and dreams do you have for Rocinha?
More infrastructure programs and more
development.
What is the impression that you would like
foreigners to learn and see about Rocinha?
I wish they forget all the images they have
about us and see by their self's (in a tour) that the favela is much more
than just a place where you can find drugs and violence. There are so many good
things here and I wish the foreigners see that.