Life, Brazil and Resilience!!!
Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 25 degrees, hot, sunny and with blue skies. It is Sunday, and I always like to say that Sunday morning is reserved solely for me. Nobody knows my name. It is not Dad, Richard, love, etc. Nobody can call me or ask me to do anything. It is my time, and it is good. It […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 26oC, hot, sunny, clear blue sky. When I was married, I would say that Sunday was my favourite day and that Sunday morning, nobody knew my name. It wasn’t Dad, it wasn’t Richard, nobody knew it, I didn’t answer to any name. I was free to do whatever I wanted: read a newspaper or a book, […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29 °C, hot, sunny and slightly cloudy. In the past, Fridays were typically slow days, with extra classes for pupils or classes replacing cancelled ones. Today, I have a lot of classes for a Friday, 11 to be exact. It feels like a busy day, but at the same time, I struggle with feeling lazy. It’s […]
Urca, Rio de Janeiro: 30 °C, hot, and sunny with rain at the end of the day. Today was a bank holiday in Rio, and I enjoyed spending time with my daughter. We went for a stroll, walking 2 kilometres from Copacabana to the charming neighbourhood of Urca. The sun shone, and the gentle sea breeze made for a perfect […]
Nestled by the sea, adjacent to the illustrious Yacht Club, and overlooking the picturesque Guanabara Bay, Urca is a hidden gem in Rio de Janeiro that transports you to a world reminiscent of a charming coastal village. This enchanting neighbourhood, often overshadowed by its more famous counterparts, is an absolute must-visit for anyone seeking a unique and authentic Brazilian experience. […]