Life in Brazil and Perserverence!
Rio de Janeiro, also known as the “Marvelous City,” is the second-largest city in Brazil and is widely celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, rich culture, and vibrant history. One of its most iconic sights is the Christ the Redeemer statue, a 98-foot-tall structure that provides panoramic views of the city and the surrounding mountains. Visitors can take a train […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 23oC, hot, humid and a lot of rain. As we welcome the first weekend of the new year, rain continues to fall all day. It seems like it has been raining forever, but it hasn’t dampened our spirits. It has been a surprisingly good start to the new year. I had doubts about how this year […]
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil and the 11th largest in the world by population. It is known for its diverse culture, delicious food, and bustling energy. One of the most iconic sights in Sao Paulo is Paulista Avenue, the city’s main thoroughfare and financial centre. The avenue is home to many of the city’s most important cultural […]
The Southwest of Brazil encompasses two states and is known for its rich culture, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant history. One of the most iconic sights in the region is the city of Brasília, the capital of Brazil. Built in the 1950s, the city is known for its unique modernist architecture and urban design. Visitors can explore the city by […]
Rio de Janeiro: 25oC, overcast and a lot of rain. I’m up early, as always! I started my day with an intense workout, which left me feeling sluggish and lazy. However, I had a busy day ahead. My first task was to pick up my new glasses from Vera at Belli Occhi Otica in Centro Comercial in Copacabana, in the […]
Rio de Janeiro: 33oC, sweltering hot, overcast and muggy. I’m up at 5 am, hitting the streets before 5:30 am for exercise at the end of Leme by 6:15 am; I’m back home after a quick shower, a change of clothes, and a cup of tea before diving into my first class at 7 am. This year marks the beginning […]
Rio de Janeiro: 33oC, hot and humid. When I was a child growing up in England, we referred to it as a “diary.” But nowadays, with the advent of the internet, it seems more fitting to call it a “journal.” Whatever you choose to call it, there’s something remarkable about putting pen to paper daily, chronicling your thoughts, observations, and […]
The Southern region of Brazil is a stunning area that spans three states and is renowned for its rich culture, breathtaking natural beauty, and fascinating history. One of the most famous sights in the area is the Serra Gaúcha, located in Rio Grande do Sul, which features picturesque towns like Gramado and Canela and is known for its wine production. […]
Brazil’s Central East and West regions are renowned for their diverse landscapes, rich history and culture, and significant economic contributions to the country. The Central-West Region encompasses the states of Goiás, Mato Grosso, and Mato Grosso do Sul. It boasts a variety of landscapes, from the savannah and cerrado, a tropical savannah biome, to the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical […]
Rio de Janeiro: 29oC, sunny, hot and stuffy. I rose with the sun, eager to embrace the possibilities this year has in store. Today marks the beginning of a new year, and what better way to kick off the first working day than with a refreshing walk along the picturesque Copacabana Beach until the end of Leme? As I walked […]