Avoiding Rent for 22 Years, Meet the Sandcastle King of Brazil

Sandy Dwelling

Decorative sandcastles or statues are a common sight along the main beaches in Rio de Janeiro, which are made into tourist attractions by the locals who exchange photo opportunities for loose change. However, Matolias is the first to build a sandcastle as a home and his efforts reflect the reality of high housing costs for many of Rio’s people.

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Post originally appeared on American Upbeat.