An analysis of Gaia DR3 data of 67 R stars is presented and 57 of them are at high galactic latitudes. Three new variable stars are found. The long period luminous variable R stars and R8 stars may be variable carbon stars on the AGB. The R stars seem to have luminosities throughout the RGB range. Several R stars are found to be high velocity stars. The determination of s-process elements abundances and C12/C13 ratio of the stars listed in Table 1 will enable us to further understand the R stars phenomenon. The process by which the
atmospheres of these stars are enriched with carbon is still a puzzle.
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