#life - The Long Gringo

Friday, the 17th of March 2023: “Challenges and Corruption: The Dark Cloud Over Brazil’s Economy with Lula’s New Government”!!!

11 de December, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28 °C, hot, sunny and slightly overcast. It’s March 2023, and Lula, elected under suspicious circumstances, has been in power for only 2.5 months. Brazil is already in chaos. Inflation and unemployment rates are rising, leading to layoffs, business closures, and suspended investment plans. Consequently, economic forecasts for the next four years are bleak, to say […]

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Thursday, the 16th of March 2023: “A City of Contrasts and Challenges”!!!

8 de December, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28 °C, hot, sunny and slightly overcast. Summer is almost over in Rio, but it is still very hot. Every day, the temperature is above 30°C. The only difference from a month ago is that it is cooler in the early mornings and evenings. I love this type of weather. Rio de Janeiro is a unique […]

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Wednesday, the 15th of March 2023: “The Right Way: A Teacher’s Journey in Copacabana”!!!

7 de December, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 38 °C, hot, sunny and slightly overcast. It is Wednesday the 15th, and half the month has gone by. I am an English teacher; I have been one for about 25 years. In 2001, I established a small school called “Right Way English School Ltda.” In the Centro Commercial de Copacabana, an old commercial building and […]

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Tuesday, the 14th of March 2023: “The Power of Exercise and Walking for a Better Life”!!!

6 de December, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28 °C, hot, sunny, and slightly overcast. An excellent hot, sweaty and stuffy Tuesday. When I started working out about a year and a half ago, I would do seven or eight exercises; now, I’m doing between 12 and 15. The time that I have allotted for working out is almost not enough anymore. This is […]

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Monday, the 13th of March 2023: “Starting Fresh: Letting Go of Clutter and Embracing a New Life”!!!

5 de December, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29 °C, hot, sunny and slightly overcast. It is Monday and the beginning of the working week. I was able to do an exercise session as my first class was at 7:00 a.m. I am concerned that I will have to give up my freedom and live with my ex-wife for the next couple of months. […]

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Sunday, the 12th of March 2023: “A Sunday Walk Through Copacabana and Ipanema”!!!

4 de December, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29 °C, hot and sunny. What a pleasant Sunday. I got up, but this Sunday, I did not do exercise at the end of Leme. First, I did 100 push-ups at home before going out. Then, after green tea, YouTube, etc, I prepared myself to go on a walk. The weather forecast was for rain in […]

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Saturday, the 11th of March 2023: “Moving Out and Moving On”!!!

3 de December, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 27 °C, hot, sunny and a little stormy. I live in a cosy rented flat on Rua Duvivier in beautiful Copacabana. The street has a charming ambience, with lush trees flanking both sides. It also boasts an array of shops, bars, and restaurants that cater more to tourists. Additionally, a few 3- and 4-star hotels are […]

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Friday, the 10th of March 2023: “Regular Exercise: Finding Your Own Method”!!!

2 de December, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 30 °C, hot, sunny and slightly overcast. Even though I had gone to bed late the night before, I was determined to be up early to do a good workout. I cannot stress enough how much my life has changed since I began exercising regularly. I used to be somewhat active, but I never fully appreciated […]

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Monday, the 6th of March 2023: “The Importance of Exercise and a Healthy Routine.”!!!

23 de November, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 30 °C, hot, sunny, and slightly overcast. It is Monday, and I am not feeling overly excited about exercising today, but that is how I am always. I reluctantly drag myself out of the house, with little energy to work out, but I always return home feeling happy and ready to tackle the day. At 56, […]

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Sunday, the 5th of March 2023: “The Aggressiveness and Insecurity in Rio”!!!

22 de November, 2023 No Comments

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 33 °C, hot, sunny, and slightly overcast. Something happened this morning that I am not proud of, but it shows what life in Brazil is like right now. Even though it was Sunday, I woke up early to exercise. It was not as early as during the week, but still quite early. When I arrived at […]

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