Brazil, Life and Perserverence!!!
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: 27 degrees, hot and very sunny. In exactly two weeks from today, I’ll be heading to England. The countdown is on. Well, I genuinely hope it is, and that the 22nd of November will indeed be the actual date of my flight. Why do I mention this? I can’t recall whether I flew to England last time […]
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: 24 degrees, warm, sunny, and slightly overcast. There are 16 days until I travel and leave Brazil, and 17 days until I arrive at Birmingham International Airport. The flights are with KLM. I have flown with them a couple of times before. They were always good, but that was 20 or 30 years ago; I’m not sure […]
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: 26 degrees, hottish, sunny and a little overcast. It is early, cool, and windy, with the possibility of rain. I went to the Portuguese bakery and made an entry in my journal. I had two coffees before returning to the flat to pick up Perola. I have some pre-planned fixed routes that I take with her. They […]
History, Culture, and Modern Vibrancy Last month, I had the pleasure of visiting Paraty with my girlfriend while she was in Brazil. I wanted her to experience this enchanting town, which holds a special place in my heart. Having visited Paraty on numerous occasions, its charm and historical significance always captivate me, and I was eager to share this cherished […]
Rio de Janeiro: 30°C, hot, sunny and a little overcast. It is likely to be a quiet day since yesterday was a bank holiday; many people will not be working today, even though it is not officially a holiday. It’s a countdown until I go to England, there are only 19 days until my flight. I don’t know if I […]
Rio de Janeiro: 25°C, hot, sunny and a little overcast. It’s a bank holiday, but it seems like a Sunday. I don’t know why. I believe someone mentioned it last week, but I can’t remember. This is the first of three, and I’m already counting down to going to England. When I was a child, if I felt shame, embarrassment, […]
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 […]