How to Be a Carioca

Conclusion Now What!

Valeu! You bought this book and have read it to the end (or you started at the end and don’t have a clue what it’s all about). But if you got this far, have studied the lessons diligently, and passed the test, you are probably feeling a «bit» like a stranger in your own land. That being the case, you might be a Carioca and not even know it. Chocante!

Anyway, I sincerely hope that reading this book has helped you get over any rough times you might have had being a tourist in Rio. I never said it would be easy. Just remember: I wouldn’t trade this city for any place else in the world. It’s my city and I love it.

So, if the thought of going back to wherever you came from isn’t leaving you numa boa, pô, Rio could be your city, too. Varnu nessa, mermão! Call the folks, and put your house up for sale. And when you get back here, don’t forget — Aparece la em casa, viu?