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It´s a place blessed by God and naturally beautiful,
and WYD Pilgrims will get to see these natural wonders up close.
and WYD Pilgrims will get to see these natural wonders up close.
This is another activity that is part the
World Youth Rio2013 programmed events.
There will be nine hikes
scattered throughout Rio de Janeiro
from July 22nd-26th,
during which pilgrims will be able to see the good
and beautiful things that God created in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Paula Garcia is
coordinator of Religious Tourism
during World Youth Day.
It was while preparing for this coming WYD that the idea of a doing a hike during the event first arose.
It was while preparing for this coming WYD that the idea of a doing a hike during the event first arose.
How exactly did the idea of doing a nature hike come about?
I think a lot has to do with the youth.
Young people always want to learn many things
and the best way is through nature.
That's why it´s great that WYD is taking place in Rio,
the 'Cidade Maravilhosa,' (Marvelous City) which has beaches, mountains, forests,
and is very, very beautiful.
It´s very interesting for them to be close to nature, able to take it in.
We will also pray the rosary during the hike.
We will have nine hikes, and it will be very cool
for young people to get to know Rio in this environment,
which is perfect for prayerful meditation.
In addition to these nature hikes,
we'll have a walking tour on an island, which was ceded to the Boys Scouts of Niterói.
It´s called the "Ilha da Boa Viagem" (Island of the Good Voyage).
There will be another walking tour which will be in a "favela" (slum),
called Morro Azul in Flamengo. A group of Boy Scouts will guide
the group through the slum as well.
These are two different options, as all the other hikes will be in the nature areas of Rio de Janeiro.
Along the trail, pilgrims will not be alone.
Boy Scouts will be with each group, hiking with them
and giving them the necessary instructions for a successful hike.
But what do pilgrims need to bring
in order to participate in WYD Rio2013 hikes?
For starters, a lot of respect and love for nature.
Food. Water to keep hydrated.
Tennis shoes.
Bug repellent and sunscreen.
Be physically prepared.
So? Ready to participate in the activities during WYD?
Then organize your group and complete your registration for WYD Rio2013 on our website.
WYD Rio2013,
the heart of the world beats here.
the heart of the world beats here.