Weheee @wanderlass, I'm glad you've accepted the challenge.

I think our countries have the same problems, but I'm sure the good things surpass that by far. We have so much to be grateful for as travellers - Look at the opportunity we have, many people in this world spend their lifes doing incredibly tough jobs.

Btw just a couple minutes ago I was discussing here how lucky we are to be able to open the faucet and have fresh water - many brazilians take that for granted.