A Search For (My) Life

I am constantly overcome with all that has come into my life while visiting this country. One of my treasured souvenirs that I hope to return home with is the sense of warmth and hospitality I’ve been shown by Rodrigo and his family. Since the day I arrived, they have stopped at nothing to make […]

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This photo is a good look at how I travel. Notice the tendency to pack more books, balloons and running shorts before making room for anything else. Sigh. At least it’s in line with my priorities…
Today I had the good fortune to get in touch with two of my best friends back home. It was […]

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Today ends a string of visitors, and tomorrow I will go back to a more tranquil Brazilian life here in Niteroi. Katie was here for three weeks and we fit quite a bit in, but managed to keep it decently low key so she could get a chance to see what my life is like […]

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Last weekend was marked with two parties, both churrascos in Steve’s Mirante do Atlantico house near Itacoatiara beach. Friday night was mostly the friends I’ve met through Rodrigo, and we had Sally (Rodrigo as well, buy known by his last name… pronounced “Sah-lee”) making his specialty on the grill.
The night included dancing, drinking and […]

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Katie arrived last week, and we have been moving around a bit, exploring Rio. It’s interesting to see it again through her eyes… I’ve almost forgotten what it’s like to be here and not speak the language. My Portuguese has taken another jump, and I find myself understanding alot more in the last few days. […]

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