Brazil, Life and Perserverence!!!
Rio de Janeiro: 31 degrees, very hot, and sunny. It remains extremely hot in Rio, significantly hotter than usual for this time of year. Sleeping without an air conditioner in this heat is not easy; fortunately, for the past two nights, I have slept reasonably well. When I lived in Copacabana, there was an air conditioner in both the living […]
Rio de Janeiro: 30 degrees, hot, Sunny and slightly overcast. Yesterday was a bank holiday, falling on a Wednesday, right in the middle of the week. So, the week is already disrupted, as today and tomorrow won’t be normal working days. Perhaps I’m saying this because my mind is already in travel mode. It’s as if I’m already on the […]
Rio de Janeiro: 28 degrees, hot, sunny and slightly cloudy. The sun was so hot this morning while I was walking in the street with Perola that, instead of taking a longer walk, we hurried home before 9:00 a.m. because I was worried about her. Rio in the summer is incredibly hot! You can fry an egg on the pavement. […]
Rio de Janeiro: 32 degrees, hot and very sunny. Today, I reserved and paid for my seat on my flight from Rio to Schiphol. I had already paid for a seat from Schiphol to Birmingham. Stupidly, I thought that it was for both flights. Then I discovered that if you want a preference for where you sit and sleep, especially […]
Rio de Janeiro: 25 degrees, warm, sunny, and slightly overcast. Tuesdays and Thursdays are my busiest days, as I’m giving presential classes to Dona Vera in Copacabana while also trying to complete my dental treatment before travelling. I had a one o’clock appointment with Dr. Thomas, the dentist. I like him very much. He clearly takes pride in his work […]
Rio de Janeiro: 26 degrees, hottish, sunny and a little overcast. Today, I got laid. I believe it’s the first time in three months and with the same person. We’ve had a story for quite a while, but I think something seems to be missing from both sides regarding being truly serious. I have a deep admiration for her. I […]
Rio de Janeiro: 29°C, hot, sunny and a little overcast. It is the eve of the first of three bank holidays in November. This is the penultimate month of the year, and I will be visiting England for the first time in 22 years. It feels like an eternity, almost a generation. The countdown has begun, and I am keen […]
Rio de Janeiro: 29°C, hot and sunny. Today has been another productive day, coming close to a milestone in my life that perhaps for some might not seem like much, but for me, it is significant. A great deal. Today I had my penultimate dentist’s appointment for the fitting of my implant teeth. I have had two large gaps in […]
As I sit here reflecting on the complexities of life against the backdrop of a sweltering Carioca day, I find myself grappling with the concept of fate. With my forthcoming journey to England after three decades in Brazil, I cannot help but ponder the intricate web of circumstances that have shaped my life. From newfound passions to the lingering questions […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29oC, hot, sunny, stuffy and slightly overcast. Today was supposed to be a productive day. I aimed to prepare and draft three or four posts for the blog. However, that didn’t happen. I managed to prepare one in the morning, but I either got delayed or distracted for the rest of the day. Nalva thinks that […]