This is how Julio Lopes commented the accident involving Santa Teresa's iconic tram last Saturday. [We first said Lopes was minister. Our source is wrong: Julio Lopes is just the secretary for transport in the state of Rio de Janeiro.]
The report does not mention the movie Rio (Rio de Janeiro), where one of the most captivating scenes is a ride on that tram, during which the leading blue birds flirt surrounded by elements that lovingly engage the whole audience in an idyllic atmosphere that prones all to go riding, for real, someday. Or, better, would do so before the tragedy happened.
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Latest news in national papers has reported that the tram's brakers were out of order and a piece of wire was making do. We are also posted that authorities have blamed the driver, since he took a tram in such a condition. Despite absurd, the accusation makes a convenient measure to anyone else virtually responsible since the driver is definitely silent - died en route to hospital.
There is a lot of reality in the movie and it now seems destiny has joined forces with the script to bring to air more of the civil and political life of the city that will host next Word Cup plus 2016 Olympics.
Do not ever doubt one thing: the sky is that blue, which is a strong factor in my consistently showing, to date, a resilient and cheerful caracter. I was born in Rio and only left when 29 - feeling ready to fly everywhere to inspire love and bring about justice.
And definitely, do go and see "Vista Chinesa" so to enjoy the most beautiful city view in the planet, mainly for the nature part.
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