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Tuesday, the 25th of June 2024: “Two Worlds of Reflection and Aspiration”!!!

20 de December, 2025 No Comments

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 27 degrees, hot, sunny, and slightly overcast. Julie and I haven’t been messaging since last Thursday, and it feels much longer to me. I miss her, I miss us talking and communicating, but it may be better this way, and if she really was good for me. I had always felt, when I was with […]

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Monday, the 24th of June 2024: “The Journey You Choose”!!!

19 de December, 2025 No Comments

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 30 degrees, hot, sunny, and with beautiful blue skies. It is the beginning of a new working week, and I am starting a blog revision. I am not happy with the general layout of each post, so I’m updating each one, and everyone is also to iron out any mistakes that have been overlooked. I […]

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Sunday, the 23rd of June 2024: “Reflections on What Was and What Is”!!!

18 de December, 2025 No Comments

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 33 degrees, hot, sunny, but slightly cloudy. It is Sunday. I am with a super cold. I should have had lunch at the Yacht Club, but I was too sick to go, so I had to cancel. Today, I do not want to do much—a long walk in the morning to try to open up […]

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Saturday, the 22nd of June 2024: “Disappointment That Makes a Surprise”!!!

17 de December, 2025 No Comments

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 29 degrees, hot, Sunny but slightly cloudy. Today I was meant to have lunch at the Yacht Club with Dona Regina and her husband, Roberto. They had invited both Yasmin and me for lunch there, and we had already enjoyed a meal with them at the club a couple of years ago. Because of the […]

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Friday, the 21st of June 2024: “Self-Worth”!!!

16 de December, 2025 No Comments

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 27 degrees, hot, Sunny and beautiful blue skies; a beautiful day. It is Friday and the beginning of the weekend. The conversation between Julie and me has gone down a lot over the past couple of days. I have been a little off with her since Tuesday; I had to go out, and Nalva was […]

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Thursday, the 20th of June 2024: “My Insecurity”!!!

15 de December, 2025 No Comments

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 28 degrees, hot, Sunny and beautiful blue skies; a beautiful day. It is Thursday, and while I am happy with the classes and the revision I am currently doing on all blog posts, I am tired, worried, and insecure. It hasn’t been a month since I returned to Brazil, and my thoughts are more focused […]

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Wednesday, the 19th of June 2024: “Caught Between Two Countries”!!!

14 de December, 2025 No Comments

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 27 degrees, hot, Sunny and beautiful blue skies; a beautiful day. I’ve been in England for just under two weeks, and the long-distance conversations between Julie and me are starting to feel stressful. It has become more difficult when I cannot speak to her, either because I am working, have something to do, or because […]

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Tuesday, the 18th of June 2024: “Starting to Get Back in the Rhythm in Rio”!!!

13 de December, 2025 No Comments

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 29 degrees, hot, Sunny and beautiful blue skies; a beautiful day. It has been 11 days since I returned to Rio, and I feel somewhat back in the rhythm of things. I manage early exercise in the mornings when I can, along with classes and blogging, but it still feels like it’s not enough. I […]

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Monday, the 17th of June 2024: “ A Reflection on Friendship and Personal Growth”!!!

12 de December, 2025 No Comments

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 29 degrees, hot, Sunny and beautiful blue skies; a beautiful day. It’s Monday again, the start of a new week, so there are many tasks to tackle. At the moment, I don’t have any early classes on a Monday, and I am currently in sync with Brazil, with no time difference. In England, I was […]

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Sunday, the 16th of June 2024: “Uncertainty and Change”!!!

11 de December, 2025 No Comments

Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 30 degrees, hot, Sunny and beautiful blue skies; a beautiful day. Just a simple light exercise in the morning at the park. On the way back, I stopped by the Portuguese bakers and, while having two coffees, I wrote two journal entries. A good start to a Sunday. Nalva is working today, so it is […]

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Welcome to my blog, The Long Gringo!

I am Richard George James Jackson, a British expatriate who has made Brazil his home for over 30 years.
My experiences have taught me about resilience, transformation, and Brazil's enduring spirit.
I have ventured into various business endeavours, from founding a consultancy in the boat and yacht industry to establishing an English language school.
Along the way, I've discovered the vital importance of resilience and the profound impact of transformation.
I'm eager to share my stories and insights on this blog, hoping to inspire and support others on their own journeys.
Thank you for accompanying me on this virtual adventure!

Richard George James Jackson.

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    Friday the 23rd of February 2024: “English Nature to Brazilian Chaos”!!!

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    Saturday the 5th of August 2023:“Coffee, Dogs and Unexpected Encounters”!!!

  • 12 de February, 2025

    Monday the 30th of October 2023:“Fate: Navigating Life’s Uncertainties”!!!

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