Violence is a problem in the big urban areas in Brazil. While we were crossing this bridge, two helicopeters flew in circles above our heads. Not far from there, there had been a robbery, and police were chasing a car. The two helicopters were broadcasting the whole thing live for a program ("Brasil Urgente", a popular show about criminality) at Bandeirantes TV. A woman passing by was shot and later died. We only realized what had happened when we saw the news that night. J. was almost in panic and did not allow me to take my Casio camera with me again, fearing we would be robbed or kidnapped or something. Most pictures were taken with my discrete Aiptek slimcam after this. When we remember this we seem like silly tourists. However, Brazilians are the first to warn you to be careful in the big towns.